Glow Date Event + Fraser in Focus

Issue #509

Author

Carla McNeil
February 16, 2026

Inside the New West Spotlight

 🌧️ Weather - Mixed with possible 1 cm of snow overnight

 😜 Rain Joke - Why did the raindrop join a band? 🥁🎹 

 🗓️ New West Events - Make room for what’s next.

 🗞️ New West Local News - Glow Date Event + Fraser in Focus

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Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 12.8 2016 - Record low -3.9 2024

📆 It’s Monday and the Tin Man is back!

A fresh mystery photo is live. 🖼️ 
Head to Facebook and Instagram to drop you guess.

Big congratulations to our first How Well Do You Know New West? winner: Yuan Min

You’ve won two tickets to the Rotary Bevies & Bites happening on February 28, 2026. Please send an email to [email protected] to organize the ticket pickup. 🥂🍽️

Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

February 16, 2026

🌱 Caring in Nature at FRDC – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🧘 Peace, Be Still Monday Meditation – 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

🧩 Steel & Oak Puzzle Mondays – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎨 Downtown’s Living Room at Anvil Centre – 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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

February 17, 2026

🗣️ English Conversation Circles at the Welcome Centre – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

📖 Storytime (3-5 years) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🌶️ SPICE Club! – 12:30 AM to 2:00 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🎤 Ukulele Level 1 at Mechanics of Music Studio – 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

🍺 Steel & Oak Beer and Board Games – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hot B*tch Rock & Roll Bingo – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎭️ Notorious Grey Fox Trivia Tuesdays – 7:00 PM

🎤 Itilia Kitchen Karaoke Nights – 8:00 PM

February 18, 2026

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

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 CaRT Peer Navigators – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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

👪️ Nobody's Perfect Parenting – 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

📝 Work BC Employment Services Drop-In – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

🎒 After-School Drop-In (5-12 years)– 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

📚️ Reading Buddies (6-9 years) – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

🎤 Find Your Voice at Mechanics of Music Studio – 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

📖 Pyjama Storytime (all ages) – 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

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

🏃 Steel & Oak Run Club – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

❓️Frankie G’s Trivia Night – 7:30 PM

Looking for a little self-care without the childcare scramble? ✨ Glow & Play is coming to The Cove Indoor Play on Sunday, February 22 from 3:00–5:00 pm — and it’s designed with families in mind.

This vibrant afternoon blends Korean beauty discovery with relaxed community connection inside The Cove’s welcoming, neurodivergent-friendly playspace. Guests can explore RIMAN skincare, learn about the latest K-beauty trends, and enjoy a refreshing, low-pressure beauty experience.

The best part? Child play passes are available, so little ones can stay and play with a trusted caregiver while you enjoy the event worry-free. Whether you attend solo, bring a friend, or make it a mother-daughter glow date, this event is all about feeling good — inside and out.

📍 The Cove Indoor Play (610 6th St #250)
🅿️ 4 hours free parking
🎟️ Tickets start at $10

Still thinking about entering this year’s Click: Photos of the Fraser Photo Competition? There’s still time!

The Fraser River Discovery Centre is inviting photographers of all levels to explore the beauty, power, and diversity of the Fraser River and its watershed through this year’s theme: Four Seasons. From misty winter mornings and spring freshets to sun-soaked summer shores and vibrant autumn colours — how does the Fraser change through your lens?

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or simply love snapping moments on your phone, this is your chance to showcase your perspective on one of our region’s most iconic natural landscapes.

🗓 Submission deadline: February 28
🔗 Enter here: https://forms.gle/wFLnUEvCVcmQMACn7

Let the river inspire you — and don’t miss your shot.

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

💧 Why did the raindrop join a band? 🥁🎹 

It wanted to play the water guitar! 💦 🎸 

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