?SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
Sturgeon Tales, discover the amazing white sturgeon at a sturgeon tagging station, felt storyboard and create a sturgeon craft, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. Info: fraser riverdiscovery.org.
?MONDAY, DECEMBER 3
Tillicum Toastmasters: Looking for work?, Come out to Tillicum Toastmasters and see how "thinking on your feet" can help you out in that all-important interview. Don't lose out, build your public speaking confidence with a great community club and have fun. Guests are welcome, 7: 20 to 9: 30 p.m., Unity in Action hall, 1630 Edinburgh St. Info: http: //3435.toastmaster sclubs.org or email anastasia@ ghostlyowl.com.
?THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
Coping with Natural Emergencies workshop, coping skills in the event of a natural disaster, 1 to 4 p.m. Workshop will be in English with Chinese interpretation available. Workshop cosponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program. For information or registration, call 604-438-8214 ext. 104 or email [email protected].
?SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
Volunteering and networking, free workshop will help newcomers learn job readiness skills and how to network and make connections by volunteering. Presentation will be in French, with translation available in English, Chichewa, Nyanja, Lingala and Swahili, 10 a.m. to noon, New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. The library is wheelchair accessible. For information or registration, phone SUCCESS at 604-430-1899 (ext. 110).
?SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
Service of lessons and carols, all beautifully set to music and sung by choristers from the three Anglican parishes in New Westminster. Service is at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, 121 East Columbia St. Refreshments will follow in the church hall. A free will offering will be taken at the door to support the parishes' ministries.
?MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
New Westminster Lions, meets at 6: 30 p.m. at Boston Pizza at Columbia Square. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. Information: 604525-4477.
Tillicum Toastmasters: Be a guest at potluck Christmas party, 6: 30 to 9: 30 p.m. Take advantage of this festive day to learn what Tillicum Toastmasters is all about, socialize and participate in a Christmas party potluck and games before the group breaks until Jan. 7, 2013. Info: http: //3435.toastmaster sclubs.org or email anastasia@ ghostlyowl.com. ?SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
Holiday ornaments, create a Fraser River inspired Christmas ornament for your tree or to decorate for the holidays. Come ready to be creative, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. Info: fraserriverdiscovery.org.
?ONGOING
New Westminter Public Library, ongoing sale of gently-used books not needed in the library are sold for 25 cents to $2. The library is at 716 Sixth Ave. New Westminster Family Place, drop-in at Lord Kelvin Elementary, every Thursday and Friday morning from 9: 30 to 11: 30 a.m. Drop-in includes free play, stories, songs and craft activities. Info: 604-5203666 or www.nwfamily.bc.ca.
Adult skate, Royal City Skating Club, join us on the ice for an evening of skating. Monday nights from mid-October to March, Queen's Park Arena. Drop-ins welcome, $8. Info: www.royalcityskating.com or 604-520-1052.
Literacy and beginner ESL for moms and caregivers, Mondays from Oct. 1 to Dec. 17, 9: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Olivet Church, 613 Queens Ave. Free. Childminding available. Call 604525-9144 (ext. 3628) for more information.
ESL and health for grandparents, Tuesdays from Oct. 2 to Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to noon, Olivet Church, 613 Queens Ave. Free. Child-minding available. Info: 604-525-9144 (extension 3628).
Single mothers support group, Wednesdays from Oct. 3 to Dec. 5, 5: 30 to 7: 30 p.m., Olivet Church, 613 Queens Ave. Free. Child-minding available. Info: 604-525-9144 (extension 3628).
Parenting in Canada (in Spanish), Thursdays from Oct. 4 to Dec. 6, 9: 30 a.m. to noon, Olivet Church, 613 Queens Ave. Free. Child-minding available. For more information, call 604-525-9144 (ext. 3628).
Parenting in Canada (in English), Thursdays from Oct. 4 to Dec. 6, 9: 30 a.m. to noon, Olivet Church, 613 Queens Ave. Free. Child-minding avail-able. Info: 604-525-9144 (extension 3628).
Parents Connect, ESL for moms with high beginner English, Fridays from Sept. 28 to Dec. 14, 9: 30 a.m. to noon, Olivet Church, 613 Queens Ave. Free. Child-minding available. Info: 604-525-9144 (ext. 3628).
The Canadian Club of New Westminster and the Fraser Valley, meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Justice Institute, 715 McBride Blvd. Meet and greet at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and guest speaker at 8 p.m. Info: Earl at 604-520-388 or www.ourcan adian.blogspot.com.
New Westminster Photography Club, meets first and fourth Tuesday of each month from September to May, 7: 30 p.m., Centennial Lodge in Queen's Park. Info: nwphoto.org.
Overeaters Anonymous, Are you out of control when it comes to food? We can help. Meetings on Wednesdays from 7 to 8: 15 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 335 Seventh St. For more information, call 604-524-5244.
Free citizenship classes at the library, first Wednesday and Thursday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, phone MOSAIC at 604-5223722 ext. 155. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
