Gifts for Shelter Pets + Holiday Sing-along

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December 11, 2025

⛸️ Parent and Tot Skate at Moody Park – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🎅 Santa Photos at Royal City Centre Mall – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📝 SFU Writing Consults – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

💬 Misinformation Moment: What’s at Stake for Canada? – 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM

🎨 Paint and Create at Century House – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎅 The Trial of Santa at NWSS Theatre – 7:00 PM

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

🎭️ Howe Sound New West Bingpot! Thursday Trivia – 7:00 PM

🎙️ The Terminal Pub Colossal Thursdays Karaoke – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎤 Notorious Grey Fox Open Mic Jam – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🧥 Ugly Sweater at Craft Cafe – 7:30 PM

🦌 The Maltese Reindeer at Bernie Legge Theatre – 8:00 PM

🎭️ Comedy Exposed at Flapper Lounge – 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

December 12, 2025

🧒 Toddler Time (12-36 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🎅 Santa Photos at Royal City Centre Mall – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

💑 City Love Scavenger Hunt For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Friday Sessions – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🛍️ Holiday 2025 Play & Shop (4-Days of Mini Market) – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

✝️ Christmas Market - Freedom Church – 5:00 - 8:00 PM

🍿 Children’s Night Out - Mindcraft the Movie – 6:00 - 9:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM

🎨 Brush Hour Paint Night - Emerald Lake – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

🎙️ Howe Sound New West Karaoke Night – 7:00 PM

🎙️ Weekly Karaoke Every Friday – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎸 Live Music at The Terminal - Mike Van Eyes – 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM

🎙️ Notorious Grey Fox Karaoke Friday Nights – 9:00 PM until Close

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

December 13, 2025

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

🎁 New West Farmers Market Holiday Market – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

🎄 Holiday Origami with Yuki Anthony – 11:00 AM

🎁 New West Craft Holiday Markets at River Market – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🛍️ Merry and Makers Market at Shops at New West – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🎅 Santa Photos at Royal City Centre Mall – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🎄 Holiday at Irving House – 12:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🤝 Tête-à-tête : a friendly meetup – 12:30 AM to 1:30 PM

🎶 4th Annual Holiday Sing-along – 1:00 PM

💑 City Love Scavenger Hunt For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

🎉 New West–Burnaby–Maillardville NDP Community Holiday Party – 1:00 PM

🎅 Queer Santa for Dogs at Wildfires Bookshop – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🧝 Noel Pour Les Petit Lutins Francophones – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

🦌 The Maltese Reindeer at Bernie Legge Theatre – 2:00 PM

💰️ Bangon Cebu: Cebu Relief Fundraiser Event – 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🎨 Natural Paint Making Workshop – 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

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

🎺 SFU Choir Concert - Fall 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🪡 Bubble Tea and Needle Felting Workshop – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🖼️ Drawing from Life – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

⛸️ Youth Skates (Ages 11-18) – 8:15 PM to 9:45 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Saturdays at Kelly O’Bryan’s – 9:00 PM

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

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

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🐈️ NWAS Invites Community to Help Fill Holiday Wishes for Local Pets 🐶 

The animals at New Westminster Animal Services are celebrating the holiday season with a little extra sparkle this year—they’ve officially shared their Holiday Wish List, filled with the treats, toys, and comforts that help keep them healthy and happy while they wait for their forever homes.

The list includes favourites for dogs, such as durable chews, dehydrated treats, puzzle bowls, and soft toys. Cats are hoping for cardboard scratchers, Churu tubes, interactive puzzle feeders, treats, cozy tents, and climbing trees. The shelter’s small animals are wishing for healthy snacks, timothy hay mats, cardboard hideouts, enrichment toys, and Oxbow adult rabbit pellets.

New Westminster residents have long supported local shelter animals, helping ensure warm beds, full bellies, and plenty of enrichment throughout the year. As the holidays approach, NWAS is expressing heartfelt gratitude for the community’s ongoing compassion and generosity.

With every donation—large or small—New West continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals who depend on this collective kindness.

Help Make a Shelter Animal’s Wish Come True!

🎶 New West Invited to Raise Their Voices at 4th Annual Holiday Sing-along 🎄 

New Westminster residents are invited to lift their voices and celebrate the season at the 4th Annual Holiday Sing-along, taking place on Saturday, December 13 at 1 p.m. at the Sanctuary on 6th, located at 6th Street and Queens Avenue. This community gathering brings neighbours together for an afternoon of festive music and feel-good holiday spirit.

Guests are encouraged to bring new socks in support of The Purpose Society, helping local residents in need during the winter months. The event will also feature treats for sale and a selection of silent auction items, offering a fun opportunity to pick up a unique holiday gift while supporting community programs.

Designed as a warm, welcoming celebration for all ages, the sing-along aims to spark joy, connection, and seasonal cheer in the heart of New West.

Bring New Socks and Share the Holiday Spirit!

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ Why did the umbrella need to go to the therapist? 👓️🗒️ 

🌂 It was told it had trouble opening up. 💬 

Meme of the Day

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