Fireworks Festival + Dot-Painting Workshop

Issue #326

Author

Carla McNeil
August 17, 2025

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Historical Records for Today - Record high 29.3 2020 - Record low 11.9 2018

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August 17, 2025

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

🛼 Terminal City Roller Club Summer Slam VII – 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

🚢 West Coast Tug Project Exhibit – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🧶 Knitting 101 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🛝 Leader in the Park at Westminster Pier Park – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

🍏 Volunteers Appreciation Picnic, Vancouver – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🏠️ Summer Sundays @ the Irving House – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

⛸️ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

📜 Origami with Yuki Anthony (3-6 years) – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

🧿 World of Art Beading Workshop – 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM

📜 Origami with Yuki Anthony (Ages 7-12) – 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM

🧘 Meditation Class – 3:15 PM & 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

🍽️ SLAYSIAN: Pride Closing Dinner at El Santo – 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

August 18, 2025

😎 Summer Day Camp (2025) Week 6: August 18 - 22 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🐩 Scoop Up New West at Centennial Lodge – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🚢 West Coast Tug Project Exhibit – 10:00 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

🏓 Drop-in Pickleball at RCCC – 7:00 PM

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

August 19, 2025

🔍️ 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

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🗞️ Save Our Local News: Meet the Founders – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

🍔 🍺 NWP Summer Burger and Beer at Kelly O'Bryan's – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

New Westminster, it’s time to celebrate summer in style! On Saturday, August 23, from 3:00–9:30 p.m., the New Westminster Quay will come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Hyack Summer Music & Fireworks Festival — and you’re invited to the party.

🎤 Live Music All Day — From soulful singers to high-energy bands, a vibrant lineup of performers will set the soundtrack for an unforgettable evening. Bring your friends, grab a spot by the stage, and let the music move you.

🛝 Kids’ Zone Fun — Little festivalgoers can enjoy activities and play spaces designed just for them. Parents can relax knowing the kids are having a blast.

🍔 Food & Market Vendors — Follow your nose to sizzling food stalls and explore a variety of local vendors offering unique treasures, handmade goods, and delicious treats.

🎆 Fireworks Finale — As the sun sets, gather by the water for a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the Fraser River — a perfect way to close out a summer night.

🎟 50/50 Raffle — Try your luck and support local initiatives at the same time. Who knows? You might go home with more than just memories.

📅 Date: Saturday, Aug 23
🕒 Time: 3–9:30 p.m.
📍 Location: New Westminster Quay
💲 Cost: Free entry for all

Summer only comes once a year — let’s make this one sparkle!

Get ready to sprinkle your evening with color, creativity, and a dash of relaxation! 🪶 On Wednesday, August 27, from 6–8 p.m., Dotable Mandalas is bringing its Peacock Rock Dot-Painting Workshop to the cozy Notorious Grey Fox restaurant in New Westminster.

This beginner-friendly, all-supplies-included workshop invites you to create your own vibrant 4-inch handcrafted rock, pre-painted black and marked with easy-to-follow guidelines. Using vivid paints and specialized dotting tools, you’ll learn simple techniques to build stunning, layered patterns inspired by the bold beauty of a peacock’s feathers.

It’s more than just an art class—it’s an evening to unwind, sip a drink, enjoy a tasty meal, and let your imagination shine. Whether you’re brand new to dot art or a seasoned enthusiast, you’ll leave with a unique keepsake and maybe even a new creative hobby.

✨ Included with your ticket:

  • 🎯 4" handcrafted rock with guidelines (yours to keep)

  • 🎨 Paints and dotting tools for use during the workshop

  • 📜 Step-by-step printed instructions to take home

📍 Location: Notorious Grey Fox, 319 Governors Court, New Westminster, BC
💲 Cost: $40 + tax | 🎟 Limited spots — pre-register now!

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🌧️ Why did the puddle sit down? 🪑 

It was feeling a little “drained!” 😫 

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