QUEENSBOROUGHLife & Times Fall 2015

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QRA UpdateQRA (Queensborough Residents’

Association) – Fall 2015Keep your finger on the pulse of what is happening in your community by attending QRA monthly meetings! We encourage all residents to attend, membership is only $5.00 per year. Meetings are held at the Queensborough Community Centre on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.

Fall 2015 meetings are scheduled for September 8, October 13,

November 10 and December 8.There are lots of PROJECTS being planned or already in the works to be discussed: • Upgrading of Ewen Avenue from

Derwent Way to Howes Street• The (Q2Q) Quay to Queensborough

Bridge, for pedestrians and bicycles• Railway Crossings - Whistle Cessation -

7 crossings to be done in our areaIssues of concern:• Transport Truck traffic and subsequent

congestion, along with unsightly container storage yards

• The new TransLink Bus Depot at Boundary and Boyd (under construction) and how this may contribute to vehicle congestion on Boyd Street and Hwy 91A interchanges

• Our drainage system and the ditches that handle rainwater run-off

• Lack of direct bussing for Queensborough teens attending NWSS

• Fraser Surrey Docks’ application to load coal direct to ship rather than barge

How can you get involved?• Follow our city online by signing up for

City Page • Contact city hall - www.newwestcity.ca• Contact the QRA - qbresidents@yahoo.ca• Check out the QRA website -

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Come out to meet your neighbors and participate

in our dynamic community!

Sundown Youth FestivalNew Westminster’s own youth festival! Musical perfor mances, festival activities and a concession are on-site. This event is for all ages and free! You can upgrade your experience for $5, which gets you an all access pass to enjoy all the festival has to offer. Get your tickets now for this party on the pier! Tickets can be purchased at the Youth Centre, Youth Services drop-in and the Queensborough Community Centre.New West Pier Park - 604.515.3801Friday, September 18 5:00 - 8:00 pmTickets: FREE! Or Upgrade for $5

Shoreline CleanupSunday, September 20, hosted by NWEP. Sign up online, see info on following page. The QSPC challenges all Queensborough residents and QRA members to join in to make a difference to our community’s Fraser River shore. See you at 9:30 am.

Lantern Festival in the BoroJoin us in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, a popular harvest festival celebrated in Chinese and Vietnamese cultures. Create beautiful lanterns under the full moon light while feasting on traditional moon cakes and connecting with neighbors.Port Royal Park - 604.525.7388Sunday, September 27 5:00 - 7:00pmFree Drop-in Event

Family Monster Mash Bash! Join our super fun monster mash bash! Goolish games, tasty treats, creepy crafting, costumes and awesome entertainment! Pumpkins are available for purchase by donation.Queensborough Community Centre - 604.525.7388Friday, October 30 6:00 - 8:00pmFree Event but RSVP Required by October 26

Queensborough Open Mic NightCalling musicians of all abilities! The emphasis is on different jam circles, with a small seating area for breaks and spectators. Microphones, PA and some instruments are available for those who want to learn or try something new. There will be chord and lyric’s pages if you want to play some covers. A small coffee bistro area will have refreshments and snacks to purchase.Queensborough Community Centre - 604.525.7388Fridays 6:30 - 9:00 pmSeptember 18, October 16, November 20 & December 18Free Event

Diwali CelebrationCelebrate Diwali at the Centre! Diwali, a traditional Indian celebration also known as the “festival of lights”, celebrates positive energy, prosperity, knowledge and hope. There will Bhangra dancers, traditional dancers, tasty snacks and kids’ activities.Queensborough Community Center - 604.525.7388Sunday, November 8 1:00 - 4:00 pmFree Event

Queensborough Community Centre NewsYouth LeaderDjordje Leposavic has worked for the City of New Westminster for 2 years. He started working as a tennis coach and soon a� er began working as a youth leader and facility attendant. Djordje is strongly connected with Q u e e n s b o r o u g h Community Centre

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Artists in the BoroThanks to everyone who att ended our second annual Spring Fling for Art in April, as well as the recent Art in Bloom & English Tea Party Cultural Crawl event at Port Royal Community Garden in August.

The Arti sts in the Boro were thrilled to have so many kids creati ng cards at our art acti vity tent at the Queensborough Children’s Festi val, and now look forward to again parti cipati ng in the Arti sts on the River Market, part of the RiverFest celebrati ons at Westminster Quay on September 26th – always a fun day! Following that, a pop-up art show at The Gallery at Queens Park on the Thanksgiving weekend – come and see us!

We hope that you enjoyed the Waterworks display in the Art in the Atrium gallery space at the QCC, and will have fun looking at the new exhibit enti tled Abstracti ons! Come and meet us anyti me as we celebrate creati vity and the visual arts on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the QCC’s Poplar Room…

Queensborough Community Centre 920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster V3M 5C8 • Phone 604-525-7388

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Queensborough Café Grand Opening

Queensborough is welcoming a new café in September, with a new menu that you are sure to love. Come check out updates on old favorites and try some of the new loaves, bagels and other specialty items.Queensborough Community Centre Monday, 8:30 - 10:00 amTuesday, 8:30 - 10:00 amWednesday, 8:30 - 10:00 amTh ursday, 8:30 - 10:00 amSeptember 8 – December 17 (Closed Oct 12, Nov 11)

Volunteer OpportunityQueensborough Café is looking for volunteers that are interested in helping out in the mornings to bake and run the cafe. Th e shift s are 7:30-10:30 am and there are opportunities from Monday to Th ursday. Volunteers benefi ts.• Meeting new people in the community• Providing a service to families and neighbours• Gain experience in food services• Improve customer service skills

Please call 604-525-7388 for more information

Art in the Park:Picnic Table Edition

Th is year Youth Services was lucky enough to acquire funding to complete an art installation in Ryall Park. Youth staff worked in partnership with Queensborough youth to put together a proposal for a neighbourhood grant from Vancouver Foundation and was awarded a $1000! With the money they took two plain picnic table kits and transformed them into urban art. Th e tables spent the summer outside in the front lawn by the outdoor stage and the infamous piano. Th e youth involved in the project were able to share the experience with their families by using the tables throughout the summer. Th e community moved the tables around the park to fi ts their needs which included picnics, photoshoot, and lazing about in the sun. If you have not yet seen these creative art pieces head over to Ryall Park; summer is not over yet!

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QSPC AGM is on Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 pm at the Queensborough Community Centre. We need new members to continue our projects and programs in Queensborough.Come out to meet your neighbours!Refreshments!

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The Queensborough Life & Times is a publication of the Queensborough Special Programs Committee in partnership with the Queensborough Residents Association and the City of New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation. It is meant to foster community living in Queensborough. QSPC and QRA are nonprofi t societies founded to provide for the needs of Queensborough residents. Monthly QRA meetings are held the second Tuesday, QSPC meetings are held as needed; both meet at the Queensborough Community Centre. For more information contact the Queensborough Community Centre or attend our meetings. All residents are welcome to attend meetings and become members.

Queensborough Community Centre 920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster V3M 5C8 • Phone 604-525-7388

If you have something you would like to contribute to this publication please send your announcements or comments to the Queensborough Community Centre (attention Editor) or email queensboroughspecialprograms@gmail.com and include your name and phone number. Deadline for Winter Edition: November 15, 2015.

Sunday, September 27th 5:00 to 7:00 pm Port Royal Park, New Westminster, East End of Ewen Ave. Join family, friends and neighbours to enjoy lantern decorating

and light refreshments in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival

For more information contact the Queensborough Community Centre at 604-525-7388

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