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Got Tools?

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The New Westminster Community Garden Society got the green thumbs up recently from New Westminster City Council to proceed with a community garden at Simcoe Park. The Society had already recently entered into an agreement with St. Mary’s in Sapperton to start up a garden. Now the Society needs some help to get growing!

NWCGS is seeking donations of used garden tools, and at the final winter market this Saturday, April 17th, we are happy to collect those tools! So please bring them down to the market when you come to stock up on your supplies. Here’s some details on the final winter market of the season.

RCFM and the New Westminster Community Garden Society appreciates your support!

Tools are cool., photo by podchef on Flickr

FYI: French Marketplace

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Those of you who missed your chance for some maple treats or a buckwheat crepe this past Saturday still have a chance to grab a little snack here in New West. We just received this info:

5th Annual Marché français/French Marketplace 2010

Mark your calendar! Canadian Parents for French – New Westminster Chapter is preparing for the 5th Annual Marché français/French Marketplace . Come and experience a bit of French culture at the Marché français . Meet vendors of hard-to-find French resources (books, music, electronics, games and more) and interesting French-themed items. Listen to French and French-Canadian accordion music performed by Chris Messytone (4 pm – 6 pm) while enjoying delicious crêpes and maple treats.

There will be a children’s activity and craft area as well as a raffle. Free admission. Everyone welcome!

The Marché français will be held at École Herbert Spencer School Gym (605 Second Street, New Westminster) on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 2:45 pm – 8:00 pm. Info: 604-526-6630.


Call for Artisans and Crafters!

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We’ll be holding our jury for this summer’s 2010 season arts and crafts vendors (limited to 10% of the market mix) and want to invite you to apply. The jury will be held April 20th and interested parties need to apply before April 18th to be considered.

You’ll need to fill out and send in the Summer 2010 Vendor Application Form and you need to make sure you’ve read and understand the Summer 2010 Guidelines. There is a $10 application fee. Once we receive your application, you will be given an appointment time to bring us samples and tell us about your craft!

Accepted craft vendors will be required to become members in the organization ($25 annually) and pay stall fees, just like all other vendors.

For more information about the Craft Vendor Jury or the Art in the Park program we also run (an open air gallery for artists), please email marketmanager@newwestfarmers.ca.

Seeking: That Special Someone

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RCFM is looking for a special candidate to take on the task of Volunteer Coordinator. Could that be you?

We need help to schedule, organize, and attract volunteers to help us with various events – both at the market, and at other events. Time commitment will be approximately 3 hours a week in the summer. Experience with Excel, and email would be an asset. Benefits include working with a great and active board, contributing to making the market a fun and lively community event, meeting new people, and flexing those organizational skills!

If you’re comfortable talking to strangers, and are interested in this position, please email marketmanager@newwestfarmers.ca. We’d love to hear from you!

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Our market is grateful to operate on the unceded land of the Qayqayt, Kwikwetlem, and other Halkomelem speaking Peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We acknowledge the incredible gift this land is to our market and BC Agriculture. We commit to the ongoing work of decolonization and allyship.