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August 30, 2025

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

😎 Summer Discovery Days: The River’s in Our Hands – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🛍️ Hyack Square Market Days – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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

🎶 Uptown Live Summer Series – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🧘 Stillness: Binaural Breathwork at təməsew̓txʷ – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

💃 The Dimes Concert – 2:00 PM at Bernie Legge Theatre

📚️ The Path to Healing: Sayer Cedar Book Launch event! – 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Stand in the Gap at Douglas College – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🚲️ Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth Ages 13 - 18 – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

️ 🚘️ Greater Vancouver Cars and Coffee- Queensborough - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

👻 The Ghosts Of New Westminster – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

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

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

August 31, 2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spectrum Strong Parents – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at The Cove Indoor Play

😎 Summer Discovery Days: The River’s in Our Hands – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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

🍽️ Ra’s 4th Drag-versary Brunch – 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM at El Santo

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

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

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

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Hustle Detox Series: 3-hour Family Flow Experience – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

⛸️ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

💃 The Dimes Concert – 2:00 PM at Bernie Legge Theatre

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🧵 Arrieta Art Studio: Solidarity Quilt – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎙️ Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

September 01, 2025

😎 Summer Discovery Days: The River’s in Our Hands – 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

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

🐶 Free Pet Health Clinic Coming to New Westminster on September 14 😺 

A special pet health clinic is coming to town, thanks to the amazing team at Paws for Hope Animal Foundation! 🐶🐱 Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 14, from 1–5 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church in New Westminster.

✨ This is a fantastic opportunity for pet guardians who need a little extra support to access essential veterinary care.
📋 Appointments are required – book your spot by contacting Kathy at 604-396-9297 or [email protected].
💙 Don’t forget: proof of income is needed for your appointment.

Paws for Hope is known for their dedication to keeping pets happy, healthy, and safe with their families. This clinic is just another example of how they’re making a difference in our community. 🐾💖

🐶🐱 Secure your appointment and keep those tails wagging!

🥗 Celebrate, Connect, and Support: Greyhaven’s Greek-Themed Gathering Returns 🎉 

OPA! Get ready for an afternoon bursting with flavor, music, and fun as Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary hosts its Lunch & Social on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Stefanos Restaurant in New Westminster.

Picture it: tables filled with steaming platters of classic Greek dishes, glasses raised high, and laughter echoing through the room. From savory souvlaki to fresh vegetarian and vegan delights, there’s something for every palate. Each ticket includes a refreshing drink—whether you fancy wine, beer, or a cozy cup of coffee.

More than just a meal, this lively gathering is a chance to celebrate community, connect with fellow animal lovers, and support the sanctuary’s feathered residents. The afternoon runs from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and promises plenty of good food, music, and spirited conversation. Tickets are $38.74, and space is limited—so grab your spot and join the celebration!

👉 Click here to reserve your seat at Greyhaven’s OPA! Lunch & Social

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ My favorite exercise is a cross between a lunge and a crunch 🤸

—It’s called “rain dodging. 🏃

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