DIY Mosaic Coasters + Birdhouse Paint Night

Issue #549

Author

Carla McNeil
March 28, 2026

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Saturday March 28, 2026

🌊 Spring Discovery Days: Learning from the River – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎵 2026 Leigh Brandt Muscle Classic – 10:00 AM

🗣️ Spanish Conversation Drop-in – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🌿 Glenbrook Ravine Restoration - Weed Pull – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

 ☕️ Java with Jake - Delicia Cafe & Bakery - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

🛍️ Ukrainian Easter Market – 12:00 PM

💻️ Fraud Prevention: Free Data Destruction – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🧵 Rug Tufting at Arrieta Art Studio – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

📖 Ukrainian Storytime (All Ages) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

📚️ Silent Reading Club – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🎸 Jazz Cats Social - Impressions Big Band – 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

🎭️ HEDGELORE: Stepping into folklore Art Exhibition – 6:30 PM to 12:00 AM

🎶 INVENTED FOLKSONGS: Album Release + Exhibit – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Saturdays at Kelly & Carlos O’Bryan’s – 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM

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

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

Sunday March 29, 2026

🌊 Spring Discovery Days: Learning from the River – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🧶 Loom Knitting – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

👪️ ADHD Support Group at Arrieta Art Studio – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🎤 Cindy's Art and Karaoke Cafe – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

 🏘️ Queensborough Open House - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

📿 March Beading Workshops – 2:00 PM 4:00 PM

🙋 Heritage New West Annual General Meeting – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🎙️ Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎭️ Stand Up For Recovery New Westminster – 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

🎭️ HEDGELORE: Stepping into folklore Art Exhibition – 6:30 PM to 12:00 AM

Monday March 30, 2026

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

📖 Cantonese Storytime (all ages) – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

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

🎨 Downtown’s Living Room at Anvil Centre – 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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

Get ready to tap into your creative side at this hands-on DIY Mosaic Coasters workshop hosted by Arrieta Art Studio in New Westminster.

This relaxed and beginner-friendly session invites participants to design and create their own colourful mosaic coasters — perfect for adding a personal touch to your home or gifting to someone special.

No experience is needed. Each participant will receive two wooden coasters, along with all the materials required to design, glue, and grout their unique creations. Want to make more? Additional coasters are available for a small extra cost.

Whether you’re looking for a fun solo activity, a creative outing with friends, or a new hobby to explore, this workshop offers a welcoming space to create and unwind.

Create Your Own Birdhouse at Paint Night

Looking for a fun and creative night out in New West? Brush Hour’s Birdhouse Paint Night is bringing art, music, and a relaxed social vibe together on Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Hosted at Kelly O’Bryan’s / Carlos O’Bryan’s Pub, this beginner-friendly event invites you to paint your own wooden birdhouse — no experience needed. With guidance from a professional artist, you’ll be able to explore your creativity while enjoying a laid-back evening.

Your ticket includes all painting supplies, an apron, and your very own birdhouse to take home. Plus, with plenty of colour options and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s perfect whether you’re coming solo, with friends, or looking to meet new people.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the night, making it easy to turn this into a full night out.

Spots tend to fill up quickly, so early booking is recommended.

🔔 Weekend challenge time

The Tin Man is hiding somewhere new, and the prize is still up for grabs. 👀

🎁 This week’s prize (Mar 26 - Apr 01):
$50 Gift Certificate from Vita Felice Medi Spa 

Visit Facebook and Instagram and drop your guess.

🎉 Congratulations to this week’s “How Well Do You Know New West?” winner:

Michael Bernier

Our latest winner has scored One Ukulele with Two Lessons from Neil Douglas Guitar Shop. Michael, you have until 6:00 AM Sunday to claim the prize.

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ Why did I regret white shoes immediately? ⚠️👟

Surface deception. 🌊 

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