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February 21, 2026
☕ Men's Breakfast at New West Community Church – 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
🗣 Spanish Conversation Drop-in – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
👪 Runoff Race! at FRDC – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🗣 English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
💑 Intro to Non-Monogamy Workshop – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
🛍 New West Craft at River Market – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
💼 Franchising As A Business Decision – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
🎭 New West Improv's improv comedy jam! – 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM
🎨 Building an Art Piece at The Gallery at Queen’s Park – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
🚲 Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth Ages 13 - 18 – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
🎩 Cabaret of Wonders – 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
🎭 Notorious Comedy at Notorious Grey Fox – 7:30 PM
🎶 Forever Seger – The Silver Bullet Experience – 7:30 PM
🎭 Vagabond Presents Moon Over Buffalo – 8:00 PM
🎙 Karaoke Saturdays at Kelly O’Bryan’s – 9:00 PM
🕺 Saturday Dance Party at Georgie's – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
🕹 Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley
February 22, 2026
👪 Runoff Race! at FRDC – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🧑🤝🧑 ADHD Support Group – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
🪥 Healthy Smiles at The Cove Indoor Play – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
📖 My Language is a Garden -Storytime and Workshop – 1:00 PM
🎨 Exploring Oil Pastels at Arrieta Studio – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
🎤 Cindy's Art and Karaoke Cafe – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
🎭 Vagabond Presents Moon Over Buffalo – 2:00 PM
📿 World of Art Beading Workshop – 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM
📜 Poetry and Art Salon at Anvil Centre – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
🥁 THE RHYTHM CIRCLE - Black History Month Special – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
✨ Glow & Play at The Cove Indoor Play – 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
🎩 Cabaret of Wonders – 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
February 23, 2026
🧘 Peace, Be Still Monday Meditation – 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
🎻 Echoes of the Heartland at Anvil Theatre – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📖 Cantonese Storytime – Lunar New Year Celebration – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
🧩 Steel & Oak Puzzle Mondays – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
🎹 Group Piano Adults at Mechanics of Music Studio – 5:30 PM to 7:00 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
Douglas College is inviting employers to connect with students and graduates at its 2026 Career Fair on March 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Westminster campus.
Organized by the College’s Business Development Department and Career Centre, the in-person event offers organizations an opportunity to promote job openings, strengthen brand awareness, and recruit talent for spring and summer hiring needs.
The five-hour career fair will bring together motivated students and recent graduates eager to explore employment opportunities and begin building their professional careers. Employers will have the chance to engage directly with potential candidates, expand their teams, and showcase their organizations.
The event will take place at Douglas College, 700 Royal Avenue. Set-up is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., with the fair running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration is now open. Participation fees start at $210. Organizers note that the event is non-refundable.
Soccer Spirit Shines
Get ready for a night of celebration, connection, and club pride as the New Westminster Soccer Club hosts its 2026 Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 7.
Taking place at Roma Hall in Queensborough, this high-spirited evening brings players, families, coaches, and supporters together to celebrate the season’s achievements and the incredible community behind NWSC. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 6 p.m.
Expect an upbeat atmosphere filled with recognition, laughter, and team spirit as the club honours players and volunteers who made the season unforgettable.
Tickets are just $25 for adults, and children attend free — making it the perfect family night out. Tickets are available now through PowerUp.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the club’s most exciting nights of the year!
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