Royal City residents are invited to drop by the New Westminster Public Library and check out the winners of the My New West photo contest.
The public library has announced the winners of the photo contest that ran in May and June. The winning photos can be viewed on the library's website (www.nwpl.ca) under the Events section.
Tatum Wulff took first prize for her black and white photo, Living the Good Life on the Quay. Runners up were: Brooke MacDonald's Blue Wall; Janet Kvammen's Twilight Mist; Sean Gorsuch's Rollin' through Royal City; and Brenda Fairfax's Old Car Parade on 12th Street.
The city received more than 60 entries for the contest that was part of the celebration for the opening of the new branch of the library at Queensborough Community Centre in May. All of the photographs entered in the contest will displayed at the main library in August.
Who loves pie?
Royal City Farmers Market is inviting residents to enter or cheer on amateur bakers taking part in its second annual pie bakeoff.
This year's contest will take place on Thursday, July 25 at 5: 30 p.m. and is open to all levels of bakers. Once the judging is complete, people will be able to buy a slice of pie by donation.
"We're super excited to be holding this event again this year," said Jodi Appleton, the market's operations manager. "Last year's contest was a huge success, and it's a great way to bring the community together while showcases some of our local bakers."
Bakers can register in advance through the Royal City Farmers Market website at www.rcfm.ca or in person at the information booth during its weekly markets that take place every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. in Tipperary Park, which is located next to city hall.
There is no limit to the number of pies that a baker can enter, but they must be fruit pies. Bakers will be required to supply an ingredient list for food safety reasons.
The market is also requesting a minimum registration fee of $2 for each pie entered, which will be payable upon arrival.
All proceeds from the contest registration fees will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.
Judging will take place from 5: 45 to 6: 30 p.m. so contestants should arrive with their pies no later than 5: 30 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded in five categories: Best Flavour; Best Crust; Most Unique; Best Use of Local Ingredients; and Best Overall.
Each winner will receive $20 in Royal City Farmers Market money and one of the market's new tote bags.
For more information on the contest, contact Jodi Appleton by phone at 778928-7236 or by email at [email protected].
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