Colour Me Blue + Bengali Food Festival

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 😜 Rain Joke - Why did the umbrella bring a friend to the park? 🌂 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 

 🗓️ New West Events - A calm start to the year, setting the stage for what’s next.

 🗞️ New West Local News - Colour Me Blue + Bengali Food Festival

 😆 Meme of the Day

 ⚱️ Obituaries

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January 05, 2026

🧘 Peace, Be Still Monday Meditation – 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

🧩 Steel & Oak Puzzle Mondays – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎙️ Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

January 06, 2026

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🍺 Steel & Oak Beer and Board Games – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hot B*tch Rock & Roll Bingo – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎭️ Notorious Grey Fox Trivia Tuesdays – 7:00 PM

🎸 Georgie's Local Tuesday Night Jam Session – 7:00 PM

🎤 Itilia Kitchen Karaoke Nights – 8:00 PM

January 07, 2026

💰️ Financial Aid (Welfare) Worker at NWPL – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

👨‍👩‍👦 Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program – 12:30 pM to 2:00 PM

🧔‍♂️ In-person Dark Horse Men’s Group Meeting – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🙋 Downtown Residents Association Public Meeting – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

❓️ Georgie's Local Trivia Night – 7:00 PM

🏃 Steel & Oak Run Club – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

❓️ Frankie G’s Trivia Night – 7:30 PM

Gerald Wade Soper (1952 - 2025)— died December 09, 2025 in New Westminster.

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🎨 Colour Me Blue (In a Good Way!) Invites New West to Create, Connect, and Beat the January Blues

As winter settles in and the days grow shorter, a new community event is inviting New Westminster residents to turn the January blues into something meaningful, creative, and uplifting.

“Colour Me Blue (In a Good Way!)”, presented by Will You Be My Neighbour?, is an Art & Expression Night designed to celebrate creativity, connection, and belonging. The event takes place on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Downtown’s Living Room, located inside the Anvil Centre (777 Columbia Street).

The evening will feature a variety of interactive creative stations, including colouring, Lego building, beading, origami, and digital drawing, offering something for all ages and comfort levels. At 5:30 p.m., the night kicks off with the Neighbour Bingo Connection Game, a fun and easy way to meet new people and spark conversation.

Later in the evening, at 6:45 p.m., attendees are invited to participate in “Tiny Stories, Big Heart,” an open mic storytelling session where community members can share short, heartfelt stories or simply listen. Options for anonymous sharing and collective storytelling help ensure a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

The event also encourages local businesses and nonprofits to light up their spaces blue in solidarity, recognizing that winter can be challenging, but connection makes a difference.

Everyone is welcome to attend this free, inclusive evening — a reminder that even in the colder months, community warmth shines bright in New West.

Join Your Neighbours and Create Together

🍽️ BongMilanti Brings Metro Vancouver’s Biggest Bengali Food Festival to New West 🎉 

New Westminster is set to welcome the tastes, traditions, and togetherness of Bengali culture this winter as BongMilanti – Metro Vancouver Bengali Cultural Association hosts its much-anticipated Poush Parbon Khaibar Pass (Khana Khajana) Festival.

Taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. at New Westminster Secondary School (835 8th Street), the event is celebrated as the largest Bengali food festival in Metro Vancouver. The evening promises a vibrant showcase of traditional Bengali cuisine alongside games, prizes, and activities designed for all ages.

Poush Parbon marks a special seasonal celebration rooted in food, harvest, and community. Festival-goers can look forward to a wide variety of authentic dishes served at food stalls, live music to set the mood, and interactive entertainment for children and families. The event offers an opportunity not only to enjoy delicious flavours but also to experience the warmth and cultural richness of the Bengali community.

The festival is free for BongMilanti members and open to registered guests only. Community members are encouraged to register in advance to secure their spot.

With food, music, games, and shared celebration, the Poush Parbon Khaibar Pass Festival promises to be a lively and welcoming winter gathering in the heart of New West.

Save Your Spot for This Community Feast

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ Why did the umbrella bring a friend to the park? 🌂 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 

🍾 It wanted to have a “shade” party! 🎉 

Meme of the Day

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