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Issue #290
Carla McNeil
July 12, 2025
Inside the New West Spotlight
😜 Rain Joke - What did one raindrop say to the other? 💧🗣️💧
🗓️ New West Events - Such a busy city!
🗞️ New West Local News - Digital Commute Upgrade + Swing Team
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Local New Westminster Weather
Historical Records for Today - Record high 26.6 2014 - Record low 11.3 2020
Check out all of our local New Westminster Events
July 12, 2025
🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
♻️ Recycling Pop-Up – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
😎 Summer Picnic 2025 – 10:00 AM at Port Royal Park
🗣️ Spanish Conversation Drop-in – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
🎶 Uptown Live Summer Series – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🪄 Wacky Weekend Magic Show – 1:00 PM
🧩 Print making cards with Lego - All Ages! – 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
🍢 Family Fun Day BBQ – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
🎨 Collage & Mixed Media Workshop – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
🛍️ New West Craft Night Market – 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🚲️ Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth Ages 13-18 – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
🎸 Creative Sessions 2.0 – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
🎶 Live Music Saturday's with Angie Faith – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📖 Night at the Bookstore-PJ Storytime and More! – 6:00 PM at Kinder Books
🙏 Byzantine Night – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🎭️ The Ladies Foursome – 8:00 PM at Bernie Legge Theatre
🕺 Saturday Dance Party at Georgie's – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley
July 13, 2025
🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
🧶 Knitting & Crocheting Circle – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
🎶 Queen's Park 2025 Summer Concert Series – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
⚓️ Summer Sundays @ the Samsom V – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
⛸️ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM
🏘️ Iolanda Esposito Open House – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
🧘 Meditation Class – 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM
🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM
🎙️ Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
🎭️ The Ladies Foursome – 8:00 PM at Bernie Legge Theatre
🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub
July 14, 2025
⚽️ 2025 NWPD Kids Summer Soccer School – 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
😎 Summer Day Camp (2025) Week 2: July 14 - July 18 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🧘 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
🧩 Puzzle Mondays at Steel and Oak – Starts at 5:00 PM
🎙️ Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
🥋 Karate Summer Camp – at Hawkes Martial Arts
Image via TransLink
TransLink’s newly announced partnership with PATTISON Outdoor is set to deliver high-tech improvements to transit services across Metro Vancouver, with New Westminster among the first communities to benefit.
Starting August 1, PATTISON Outdoor will manage all advertising across the transit network, including local buses and SkyTrain stations in New Westminster. As part of this system-wide refresh, outdated paper ads and older digital displays will be replaced with modern high-definition screens capable of broadcasting real-time service alerts, emergency messages, and customer updates.
For New Westminster commuters, these upgrades mean faster access to transit information, improved wayfinding, and a cleaner, more streamlined station environment. Key hubs like New Westminster and Columbia SkyTrain stations are expected to be among the early sites for the digital rollout.
The move also supports broader goals to reduce operating costs and minimize the need for physical ad replacements. TransLink says the shift will allow staff to focus more on transit service and safety rather than routine poster changes.
Transit advertising is a major source of non-fare revenue, and this new agreement is expected to increase financial support for local transit improvements. The modernized advertising system will also create new opportunities for local businesses in New Westminster to reach thousands of daily riders with digital promotions.
PATTISON Outdoor, one of Canada’s largest out-of-home advertising providers, brings over a century of experience in transit-based advertising and will lead the modernization effort across the region.
Get ready to tap your toes, twist, and swing out—Jazz Cats Social is roaring back into town on Saturday, July 26, and it’s shaping up to be one unforgettable night of live jazz, social dancing, and vintage vibes!
📍 Where? Century House – 633 8th St, New Westminster
🕕 When? Doors open at 6:30 PM
💃 Live Music, Dancing & Good Times: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $21 early / $25 last minute (includes lesson + refreshments)
Hosted by the Uptown Swing Collective, this event welcomes all dancers, jazz lovers, and curious newcomers. Whether you’re a total beginner or seasoned Lindy Hopper, you’ll feel right at home in this friendly, inclusive space.
🕺 What’s Happening?
A fun Beginner Lindy Hop dance lesson at 6:45 PM (no partner needed!)
Live jazz all night from the amazing Joe Abbott's Swing Team
Band break tunes spun by DJ Michel
A chance to join in the jazz jam—musicians, bring your instruments! 🎺 (Check in on arrival; jammers get in FREE!)
The social takes place at Century House, right in the heart of Moody Park. It’s easy to get to by transit (buses 101, 105, 123, 128 & 155 are all nearby) or car, with street parking and a small lot available.
🎷 Heads-up on Tickets!
$21 until 1:00 PM on event day
$25 after 1:00 PM & at the door (if space allows)
Capacity is limited—buy early to secure your spot!
Light refreshments are included, and while it’s not a licensed event, you're welcome to bring your best dance moves and vintage flair!
✨ Health & Safety Note:
Feeling unwell? Please stay home. Mask-wearing is optional and respected. Be kind, dance safe, and keep it classy!
So dust off those dancing shoes, grab your glad rags, and join us for a night of rhythm, community, and serious swing at Jazz Cats Social!
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🌧️ What did one raindrop say to the other? 💧🗣️💧
👋 “Catch you later, alligator!” 🐊🤣
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