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 💝 You’re So Sweet - Thank you, Ennessa G.!

 🗓️ New West Events - Variety

 🎟️ Enter The Draw Today - Free Heritage Homes Tour Tickets Last Day

 🗞️ New West Local News - Beerlympics + Road Closure

 😆 Meme of the Day

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May 22, 2025

🙊 English Conversation Circles for All Levels – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New Westminster Area – 1:00 PM

🏓 Intro to Pickleball Drop-in (add every thurs until June 26) – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

👨‍🌾 Gardening: Invasive Species – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Night at Georgie's – 7:00 PM

🥍 Salmonbellies Home Opener – 7:00 PM

☕️ Councillor Cafe - Queensborough Edition with special guest MLA Steve Kooner – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎙️ Colossal Thursdays Karaoke at The Terminal Pub – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Notorious Grey Fox – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

May 23, 2025

💃 Dance Fit – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

🧒 Toddler Time (12-36 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) – 12:00 PM at 1:30 PM

🍃 DIY Air Cleaner Workshop – 12:00 PM at 2:00 PM

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New Westminster Area – 1:00 PM

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Friday Sessions – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🌹 New Westminster's 155th May Day – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

🍔 Between 2 Buns  – 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – Doors open at 6:00 PM

🎨 Brush Hour Paint Night - Majestic Deer – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎙️ Weekly Karaoke Every Friday – 7:00 PM at 11:00 PM

🎸 Live Music at The Terminal - Mike Van Eyes – 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Friday Nights at Notorious Grey Fox – 9:00 PM until Close

🎲 Board Night Game – Phantom Alley

May 24, 2025

🎥 PIPSC IT and SP Subgroup's Vancouver Movie Event – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🔍️ Investigation: Migration! – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

🧶 Knitting & Crocheting Circle – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🧶 Rug Tufting – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🤹 Hyack Multicultural Parade Festival – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

📚️ Storytime and Book Signing with Haida Author Kung Jaadee – 1:00 PM at Kinder Books

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New Westminster Area – 1:00 PM

🌺 New Westminster's 155th May Day – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

📖 Ukrainian Storytime (All ages) – 3:00 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

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Friendship Circle for Tots – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

👨‍🍳 Culinary Kitchen – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🛸 Drone Day New West – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🕺 Saturday Dance Party at Georgie's – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

Win FREE Tickets to the

Heritage Homes Tour Event!

Last Day Today

We are giving away two tickets to the New Westminster Heritage Homes Tour event happening on May 25, 2025. Entering the draw is super quick and easy!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAW

🕓 Entries close TODAY, May 22 @ 2:00 PM
🎫 Don’t miss out—enter now!

 🍻 Beer, Games, and Good Times: 7th Annual WTF Beerlympics Bubbles Back for a Cause 🍻

Get ready to raise your glass—and your game face! On Saturday, June 7, the Royal City Curling Club in New Westminster will once again come alive with laughter, friendly competition, and incredible community spirit at the 7th Annual WTF Beerlympics—a wildly popular charity bash where fun meets purpose in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

And here’s the kicker: This year’s event is already SOLD OUT! That’s right—all 10 team spots were snapped up faster than you can say “beer pong champion.” It’s a testament to just how loved this feel-good, high-energy evening has become. If you scored a spot—lucky you! If not, come soak in the atmosphere and cheer on your favorite team from the sidelines.

Kicking off at 6:00 p.m., teams of four will square off in a series of beer-fueled, brain-teasing, and belly-laughing challenges. From quick-thinking antics to wobbly motor skills, it’s all in good fun and good cheer. The blind-seeded round robin ensures everyone gets their shot at victory—and the ultimate prize: a shiny keg of “magic elixir” (aka liquid courage for impromptu dance-offs and celebration toasts).

Entry was $180 per team, including two complimentary drinks, bragging rights, and endless good vibes. Participants have been told to bring their party spirit and leave the drama at the door—because this night is all about raising glasses and awareness.

A huge shout-out goes to local beer heroes Steel & Oak Brewing and Steamworks Brewing, whose support helps make this epic night possible. Every dollar of profit goes straight to CMHA, fueling mental health programs and support systems across the country—because no one should face their struggles alone.

Spectators 19+ are welcome, and while you may not be in the games, you’ll be part of something special. Just remember: plan ahead and party safely—public transit, rideshares, and taxis are highly encouraged.

So, whether you’re competing, cheering, or just vibing with the community, get ready for a night where beer, joy, and purpose come together in the most beautiful way.

Sold out, but never sold short—this is Beerlympics, and it's back for a cause.
Let the games—and the giving—begin! 🍻💙

Get more info here

🚗 Parade Day Prep: Road Closures and Towing for Hyack Multi-Cultural Festival

Get ready, New Westminster! The vibrant Hyack Multi-Cultural Parade & Festival is making its return on Saturday, May 24, 2025, bringing together dazzling performances, cultural pride, and joyful community spirit.

To ensure the safety and success of this city-wide celebration, please be advised of street closures and parking restrictions that will be in effect throughout the downtown core.

🚧 Street Closures

To accommodate the parade route and festival activities, the following street closures will be in place:

🎭 Parade & Festival Highlights

• Parade Starts at 11:00 AM
  Don’t miss the colourful procession of cultural groups, music, and dance as it winds through downtown!

• Festival at Tipperary Park: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  After the parade, join the fun at Tipperary Park for live performances, food vendors, and community booths that celebrate the city’s incredible diversity.

🚗 Parking Restrictions & Towing Notice

Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced:

• No-parking signs and barricades will go up late on May 23 or early May 24.

• Towing begins at 6:00 AM sharp on May 24. Vehicles parked along the parade route or in staging areas will be relocated to nearby streets.

• Drivers are encouraged to check for signage indicating courtesy tow zones.

✅ Plan Ahead & Stay Informed

Residents and visitors are encouraged to:
✔ Use alternate routes
✔ Allow extra travel time
✔ Follow posted signage
✔ Support a safe and joyful event for all

Let's make this a safe, festive, and memorable celebration for everyone in New Westminster!

The New West Spotlight has a booth at the festival. Our beloved subscribers who drop by and say “Hi” will receive the coveted New West Spotlight pen with a stylus. 🖊️ 

See you at the Hyack Parade & Festival! 🎊

View the full list of road closures and parking restrictions here

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

💧 Why did the raindrop join the circus? 🎪

🤹‍♂️ It wanted to be a “splash” performer! 🌊 

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