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Historical Records for Today - Record high 16.0 2024 - Record low -2.8 2020

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March 15, 2025
👩🏫 Authentic Indigenous Solidarity: A Holistic Approach for Early Childhood Educators – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
🔎 Spring Discovery Days – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🗣 English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
🖼 Drawings that come to life! A workshop with Red+Blue Stories – 11:00 AM at Kinder Books
🧑🤝🧑 The Integration Circle – 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
🧵 Rug Tufting – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
🧘 Silent Insights: A Sensory Stillness Experience – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
🧶 Craft Supply Swap (all ages) – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
☕ Ethiopian Coffee Festival – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
🚲 Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth – (For youth ages 13 - 18) 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
🙏 Upper Room Experience – 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
🍷 Sip, Sing & Celebrate: St. Patrick’s Day at Sapperton District Taphouse! – Doors open at 7:00 PM
🎭 PechaKucha New West - Volume 35 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
🧑🎤 Singing Can Be A Drag 2025 – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
⛸ Youth Skate – 8:15 PM to 9:45 AM
🕺 Saturday Dance Party at Georgie's – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
🔍 New Westminster Scavenger Hunt – 11:00 PM
🍽 St. Patrick’s Day – at Itilia Kitchen & Bar
🏆 2025 Al Hughes Memorial U13 C Tournament – Queen's Park Arena & Moody Park Arena
🏆 2025 Bobby Love Memorial U11 C Tournament – Queen's Park Arena & Moody Park Arena
🕹 Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley
March 16, 2025
🔎 Spring Discovery Days – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🔍 New Westminster Scavenger Hunt – 11:00 AM
📖 Ruth Kozak Book Launch. "Dragons in the Sky" – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
📷 Behind the Lens with Paul Newton – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
⛸ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM
🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 2:00 PM
🧘 Aerial Fun-Mate Builder - Vancouver Duo Aerial Yoga Workshop 2.0 – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
🧘 Learn to Meditate – 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
🎨 Linocut Print Making – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
👗 Angling4Autism 4th Annual Reel Hope Gala – 6:30 PM to 11:59 PM
🏆 2025 Al Hughes Memorial U13 C Tournament – Queen's Park Arena & Moody Park Arena
🏆 2025 Bobby Love Memorial U11 C Tournament – Queen's Park Arena & Moody Park Arena
🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub
March 17, 2025
⚽ Spring Break Camp – March 17 to March 21, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🏕 Day Camp Junior – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🍳 Cooking – 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM
🏈 Spring Break Football Camp! – March 17 to March 21, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
🔍 Spring Discovery Days – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
🧘 Peace, Be Still Monday Meditation – 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
🔍 New Westminster Scavenger Hunt – 11:00 AM
👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
🍽 St. Patrick's Day Party – 11:00 AM ‘til late
🧩 Puzzle Mondays at Steel and Oak – Starts at 5:00 PM
🕺 Hip Hop Adult – 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
🎼 New West Community Choir – 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM
🍸 Shamrock and Roll Monday at Georgie's Local Kitchen & Bar – 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
🎙 Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
🏆 2025 Al Hughes Memorial U13 C Tournament – Queen's Park Arena & Moody Park Arena
🏆 2025 Bobby Love Memorial U11 C Tournament – Queen's Park Arena & Moody Park Arena
🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

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📅 March 19th | Reserve your free spot today!

he first-ever Waves Wednesday on April 2nd from 7:30–9:00 AM at Waves Coffee House Columbia! ☕️
This new monthly event series, presented by the New West Chamber of Commerce and Downtown New West BIA, is your chance to connect, learn, and grow—over free drip coffee (thanks to Waves Coffee House!).
🔹 When? First Wednesday of every month
🔹 Where? Waves Coffee House Columbia
🔹 What? A fresh networking topic each month!
April Topic: "How to Network"
Making a strong impression at in-person events is a game-changer in business. Our expert panelists will share their best networking strategies, insights, and tips to help you build meaningful connections.
👥 Meet the Panelists:
🎤 Patrick Von Pander – Founder of The Big Picture Coach, a networking pro who seems to be everywhere at once!
🎤 Gurmandeep Kaur – From Juuga Marketing, an expert at bringing people together, especially Women in Business circles.
Event Schedule:
✅ 7:30 AM – Open networking, coffee & submit your questions
✅ 8:00 AM – Welcome & introductions
✅ 8:10 AM – Expert discussion
✅ 8:30 AM – Audience Q&A
✅ 8:45 AM – More networking
✅ 9:00 AM – Event wrap-up
Cost:
🎟 FREE for New West Chamber & Downtown New West BIA members
🎟 $10 for Non-Members (BIA members, email [email protected] for your promo code!)
📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Don’t miss this opportunity to build connections, gain insights, and kickstart your morning with great company. See you there! 🚀.
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