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Border official at Probus meeting
The South Delta Probus Club will welcome insight from a Canadian Border Services officer next week.
HOMELESSNESS ACTION WEEK GRANTS
Non-profit organization with ideas for raising awareness and responding to issues on homelessness are invited to apply for a 2013 Homelessness Action Week grant.
Check out Queen's Park garage sale
It's Mother's Day weekend and a wonderful time to enjoy the many entertainment and community offerings in the Royal City. We're continuing with our popular feature, The Record's Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend and offer the following suggestions for the May 10 to 12 weekend.
Serving through Rotary feels good
As an enthused Rotarian and past president of the Rotary Club of Langley Central, I'd like to express my personal appreciation for the recent article the Langley Advance ran celebrating Rotary's 100 Years in B.C.
Community events
Car clubbers wanted The Chilliwack Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada meets the first Tuesday of each month (May 7) at 7: 30 p.m. at the Atchelitz Threshermen's building on Luckakuck Way. Newcomers welcome. For details call Barb or Ross at 604-824-1807.
Local students honing culinary skills at school
Students at Burnaby Central Secondary can learn the fine art of cooking, while earning credits towards graduation.
Sign up for mayor's golf tournament
Duffers, you're invited to sign up for Mission Mayor Ted Adlem's second annual charity golf tournament, on June 30 at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course.
McKinnon throws hat into the ring
As the deadline to register as a provincial election candidate loomed Friday, it looked like the one declared fringe party might not make it in.
Burnaby prof and carb expert nets major award
Congratulations to Burnaby resident and SFU chemistry professor David Vocadlo, who has just landed a major award for his research in carbohydrate chemistry. Vocadlo is known for his work in applying carbohydrate chemistry and chemical glycobiology to research that may lead to treatments for cancer and Alzheimer's disease. The Horace S. Isbell Award, from the American Chemical Society, is for a scientist under the age of 45.
Clubs at your service
Many residents volunteer their time to benefit the community through one of the service clubs in South Delta.
City's recent off-leash survey goes to the dogs
Do you have any thoughts about the City of New Westminster's off-leash dog areas?
'Dream kitchen' from Rotary
The New Westminster Rotary Club is teaming up with the Cliff Block in New Westminster to serve nutritious meals to Lookout Emergency Aid Society clients and tenants.
Charter member still active
One of Maple Ridge's longest-running service clubs is marking a milestone on Saturday.
Delta plans week long Earth Day celebrations
The Corporation of Delta is hosting a number of Earth Week events starting this weekend.
Vinegar, oil tasting April 20
The Kiwanis Club of White Rock/South Surrey co-hosts an Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting event at All of Oil, at The Shops at High Street, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Tickets are $20; for more details, call Clifford, 604-542-0170.
Enjoy a glass or two at annual Wine, Food and Music Festival
One of the city's biggest annual fundraisers is coming up this month: the Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown is hosting the annual Wine, Food and Music Festival on Saturday, April 20, and local residents are encouraged to eat, drink and be merry - all for a good cause.
Elks' generosity appreciated
Some local folks are grateful for the generosity of the Elks Club of New Westminster.
Eight will battle for two spots as writ drops Tues.
Chilliwack's two provincial electoral districts have eight candidates ready to fight it out when the writ drops on Tuesday.
Rescue team invites all to open house
LIKE the Dark Knight's Batcave or Superman's Fortress of Solitude, the "superheroes" of North Shore Rescue now have a lair to call home.
