Family BBQ Festival + Jazz Night

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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

🫖 Kids Pottery Classes at Pottery Works – Call to Register 604-349-4109

🥋 Karate Summer Camp – at Hawkes Martial Arts

July 15, 2025

⚽️ 2025 NWPD Kids Summer Soccer School – 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

📖 Storytime and Craft (2-6 years) – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

🎨 Art in Moody Park: Live music ft. Etienne Siew – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🧶 Youth Knitting and Crochet Club (6-18 years) – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🍺 🎲 Beer and Board Games – 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎭️ Ladies Trivia Night – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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

🎭️ Trivia Tuesdays at Notorious Grey Fox – 7:00 PM

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

🤰 Labour and Childbirth Education Series – 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

 🥋 Karate Summer Camp – at Hawkes Martial Arts

July 16, 2025

⚽️ 2025 NWPD Kids Summer Soccer School – 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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

👶 Babytime (0-23 months) – 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

🤸 Zumba Class for Tots – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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

📝 Work BC Employment Services Drop-In – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

🎨 Queensborough Crafternoon (5-12 years) – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Building Free Play (All ages) – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

📜 Poetry in the Park – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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

🎶 TWILIGHT & TEA Sound Bath Meditation – 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM

🥋 Karate Summer Camp – at Hawkes Martial Arts

🎉🔥Join the Fun! AmEnough’s Family BBQ Returns July 26 with Food, Music & More 🍽️🎶

Get ready for a vibrant afternoon of food, culture, and connection at the 2nd Annual Village Square Family Summer BBQ! Whether you're new to New Westminster or have called it home for years, everyone is invited to this joyful gathering designed to bring together newcomers, refugee families, and the wider community.

Here’s what’s in store:

• 🍽️ Free BBQ & Refreshments – Enjoy a delicious mix of multicultural dishes and snacks.

• 🎶 Live Entertainment – Music, drumming, dance, and performances from diverse cultures.

• 🎈 Kids’ Zone – Bouncy castles, games, face painting, and storytelling for the little ones.

• 🧠 Wellness Support – Free naloxone training with take-home kits, plus mental health and settlement resources tailored for newcomers.

• 🎁 Community Vendors & Giveaways – Explore local services, network, and win prizes.

This event is all about celebrating culture, creating community, and sharing support in a fun, relaxed, and inclusive setting.

📍 Free on-site parking | Transit accessible
🌦️ Rain or shine – indoor and outdoor spaces available

👐 Everyone is welcome – come with your family, friends, or just yourself and enjoy a day of meaningful fun!

👉 More info and updates: www.amenough.org

🎷 Jazz Night Returns: Swing into Summer on Hamilton Street 🕺🌆

Get ready to let the good times swing—Jazz Night in the West End is back for its fifth sensational year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 26, 2025, when the 1800 block of Hamilton Street transforms into an open-air stage pulsing with timeless jazz, laughter, and community spirit.

From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the talented Hamilton Street Swing band will light up the evening with two toe-tapping sets of traditional jazz. Picture it: warm twilight skies, neighbours swaying to the rhythm, and the joyful hum of horns and drums filling the air—all completely free and family-friendly.

This beloved summer tradition is more than just a concert—it's a gathering of old friends, new faces, and everyone in between. Bring a lawn chair, grab your dancing shoes, and settle in for a night of vibrant melodies and easygoing vibes. Whether you’re a longtime jazz fan or just looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday evening, this is a musical moment you won’t want to miss.

Proudly presented by Family Place and the Vancouver Foundation, this event reflects the community’s shared love of live music and connection. Come early, grab a good spot, and enjoy one of the West End’s most cherished summer evenings.

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