Fall Tree Sale + Facility Holiday Hours

Issue #370

Author

Carla McNeil
September 30, 2025

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September 30, 2025

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🍺 🎲 Beer and Board Games – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🪡 Sewing Beginner(16+ years) at təməsew̓txʷ – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Tuesdays at Howe Sound New West – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

October 01, 2025

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

🏃 Run Club – 7:00 PM

👦👧 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Bully’s Studio – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Night at Frankie G’s – 7:30 PM

October 02, 2025

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

📝 The Library Board Information Session – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🪡 Sewing Beginner(50+ years) at təməsew̓txʷ – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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

🪡 Creativity Workshop - Hand Stitching – 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

🎭️ Vagabond Players Presents Making A Killing – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🌳 Fall Tree Sale Returns October 9 🌳

The City of New Westminster’s bi-annual Tree Sale is back on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 10 a.m.—offering residents the chance to bring more greenery to their yards at a reduced cost.

Each household can purchase up to two trees through this popular program, designed to make it easier and more affordable to plant at home. By participating, residents help the city work toward its goal of achieving 27% canopy cover, creating a cooler, greener, and more sustainable community for future generations.

🍂 Key Details:

  • 🌱 A maximum of two trees per residence

  • 💻 Online sale only

  • ⏰ Starts at 10 a.m. on October 9

  • 🏡 First-come, first-served — quantities are limited

  • 🔑 Residents should confirm or create their account before the sale begins

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this eco-friendly initiative.

Today, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, New Westminster observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours Survivors of residential schools, remembers the children who never returned home, and recognizes the ongoing impacts on Indigenous communities.

As part of this observance, facility hours and drop-in schedules are adjusted. Residents are encouraged to review today’s schedule before visiting recreation centres, arenas, or pools.

Holiday Hours

Some facility hours change on holidays and long weekends. If no change is listed, the facility is operating under its regular schedule. Washrooms and programs remain available during facility hours. Please also check the drop-in schedule for updated program times.

📍 Facility Hours for Tuesday, September 30

  • Century House – CLOSED

  • Hume Park Outdoor Pool – CLOSED

  • Moody Park Outdoor Pool – CLOSED

  • Moody Park Arena – 6:00 am – 10:30 pm

    • Reception: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

  • New West Youth Centre – CLOSED

  • Queen’s Park Arena – 6:00 am – 10:30 pm

    • Reception: Closed

  • Queen’s Park Sportsplex – 9:00 am – 9:30 pm

  • Queensborough Community Centre – 8:30 am – 8:00 pm

  • təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre – 8:00 am – 8:30 pm

This day is a time for reflection, learning, and commitment to reconciliation within our community.

For the most up-to-date information, visit: Facility Holiday Hours & Drop-in Schedule.

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