Holiday Craft Market + Dance Nation

Issue #409

Author

Carla McNeil
November 08, 2025

Inside the New West Spotlight

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 🗓️ New West Events - Great events happening this week

 🗞️ New West Local News - Holiday Craft Market + Dance Nation

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Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 19.4 2016 - Record low -2.4 2020

Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

November 08, 2025

🔍️ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - New West – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

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

🧵 Visible mending with Punjabi embroidery – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

📝 Amnesty International: Write for RIGHTS – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

☕️ Cacao y Otoño: Una ceremonia para reconectar – 1:45 PM to 3:30 PM

🐟️ River Basin Days: Spawntaneous Salmon – 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🎭️ The Real Inspector Hound at Douglas College – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

🍽️ Bishop's Gala Dinner at Holy Eucharist Cathedral – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🎉 12th Annual Chefs Charity Dinner – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

November 09, 2025

🔍️ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - New West – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🧶 Knitting & Crocheting Circle – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🪦 Veterans and Commonwealth Grave Cleaning – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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

🎨 Screen Printing at Arrieta Art Studio – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🎨 Silly Art at təməsew̓txʷ – 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM

❤️ Gong Cha Loyal Love Boba Speed Dating Party – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🧾 End of Year Strategic Financial planning – 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

🎙️ Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Be sure to add your name to the list for advanced access to the New Westminster Digital Christmas Cookbook! Watch the video to see what it is all about.

November 10, 2025

🔍️ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - New West – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🛝 Remembrance Day Learn & Play Camp – 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

🎭️ The Real Inspector Hound at Douglas College – 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

🎨 Clay Creations at təməsew̓txʷ – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

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

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

Working on the Christmas list, expect to see it November 15, 2025

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Get into the festive spirit and shop local at the Holiday Craft Market, happening Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 920 Twelfth Street, New Westminster (corner of 12th & London, inside Gastaldo Tailors Retail Store).

This cozy community market will feature local New Westminster artisans showcasing their handmade holiday treasures, including:
🕯️ Rolled beeswax candles
🪴 Succulent garden design candles
🍪 Homemade holiday baking
🧶 Crochet collections & novelties
☕ Designer mugs, coasters & tote bags
💌 Greeting cards & holiday décor
🎣 Children’s fishpond and more!

It’s the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting talented local makers.

💵 Payment Info:
Market tables accept cash only. The retail store accepts debit, credit, and cash for regular gift shop purchases.

📍 Location: 920 Twelfth Street, New Westminster
🗓 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

Bring your holiday cheer — and your shopping bag — for this festive local favourite! 🎁

Get ready for a wild, witty, and wonderfully unfiltered look at ambition and adolescence with The Search Party YVR’s Dance Nation — coming to Anvil Theatre from November 13–23, 2025.

Set in the high-stakes world of competitive pre-teen dance, Dance Nation follows a troupe of determined young dancers as they claw their way toward victory at the Boogie Down Grand Prix in Tampa Bay. Beneath the sequins and choreography lies a story bursting with humour, heart, and raw honesty — exploring identity, confidence, and the cost of chasing perfection.

Don’t miss this hilarious and ferocious production that audiences and critics are calling bold, brave, and unmissable.

🎟️ Early Bird Offer: Save $10 on tickets for the 2025–26 Anvil Theatre Presents Series when you book before September 15!
📅 Dates: November 13–23, 2025
📍 Location: Anvil Theatre, New Westminster

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