We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. This weekend, we have a civic election, some music, a bowling fundraiser and an art sale.
1 Get voting on Saturday, Nov. 19 for your mayor, city councillors and school trustees. Voter turnout is notoriously low in municipal elections, so The Record is encouraging you to get out and exercise your civic duty. For information on the candidates, go to The Record's election coverage section at www.royalcityrecord.com/news/ municipalelection.html. The city also has online election information at www.newwestcity.ca.
2 Get musical on Saturday, Nov. 19 as the West Coast Symphony presents Peter and the Wolf, with narrator David Adams, and Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The event is at the Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Info: 604-522-1606. Tickets are on sale at the church. The show is at 7: 30 p.m.
3 Get celebrating for national Child Day on Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Sapperton Pensioners Hall at 318 Keary St. The event, sponsored by the New Westminster Early Childhood Development Committee, runs from 2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m. and features activities, crafts, entertainment and snacks. The event is free.
4 Get shopping for Christmas on Saturday Nov. 19 at the Van Dop Gallery from 10: 30 a.m. to 5: 30 p.m. The gallery is hosting an open house and art sale, which includes glass-blown ornaments, paintings and pottery. The gallery is at 421 Richmond St.
5 Get bowling in the dark on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event is at Lucky Strike Lanes, 1205 6th Ave. Proceeds go to support the Biennial Guide and Assistance Dog Conference. For tickets, call Wendy at 604-464-9133. ($25 covers bowling, shoe rental and snacks.)
Email your Top 5 ideas to calendar @royalcityrecord.com or jmoreau@ royalcityrecord.com. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings on our website's homepage at www.royalcityrecord.com.
