Holiday Heritage Tour + Holly Jolly Jazz

Issue #436

Author

Carla McNeil
December 05, 2025

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 🗞️ New West Local News - Holiday Heritage Tour + Holly Jolly Jazz

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Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 12.5 2023 - Record low -6.0 2013, 2022

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December 05, 2025

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

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 12:30 PM to 1:30 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 7:00 PM

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

🤸 Open House for Fit on 6th – 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🎄 Ladies’ Night: Parol Making at The Cove! – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

🎨 Brush Hour Paint Night - Bearly Keeping Up – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

🍸️ Cocktails and Conjuring at Flapper Lounge – 7:00 PM to 9:00 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 06, 2025

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

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

☃️ Winter Market at Queensborough Community Centre – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

💃 Future Flow - Battle at Sapperton Hall – 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

🎁 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

🧶 Place-threading (collective embroidery) – 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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

🤣 New West Improv's Comedy Jam! – 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM

📸 New West Xmas Lights - A Photo Walk – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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

❄️ S&O Holiday Market at the Brewery – Steel and Oak

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

December 07, 2025

🎅 Meet and Greet Santa – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

👪️ Spectrum Strong Parents – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

📚️ Book Club led by Lindsey Munson – 11:00 AM

🛍️ 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

🍅 Community Food Market at Delicia Cafe – 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

🍪 Community Christmas Baking Party – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

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

👕 Arrieta Art Studio: Solidarity QuiltClothing Swap – 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🎅 Light Up Sapperton – 12:00 to 6:00 PM

🥂 Last Door New West Recovery Holiday Party – 1:00 to 4:00 PM

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

🎄 Homes for the Holidays – 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

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

❄️ S&O Holiday Market at the Brewery – Steel and Oak

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

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Heritage New West is gearing up to celebrate the season in partnership with the Queen’s Park Healthcare Volunteer Society as they prepare to present one of the community’s most treasured traditions: Homes for the Holidays. This much-loved fundraiser invites residents to step inside beautifully decorated heritage homes, soak in festive inspiration, and support vital long-term care programs—all in one magical evening.

The 2025 tour is set for Sunday, December 7, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., offering a cozy and uplifting experience just as the holiday season begins. Guests can expect warm lights, charming architecture, creative decor, and a chance to give back to the residents of Queen’s Park Care Centre, whose well-being is supported through the event’s proceeds.

With the community’s continued generosity, Homes for the Holidays remains a meaningful celebration of both festive beauty and heartfelt care. More details will be shared soon as organizers prepare another unforgettable holiday tradition.

A festive new addition is hitting the holiday calendar: Have A Holly Jolly Jazzy Christmas, presented by Piva Modern Italian, will take the stage at Anvil Theatre on December 8, 2025. This encore performance brings together the Tom Keenlyside Quartet with featured vocalist Angela Kelman for an evening of smooth seasonal swing and classic Christmas favourites.

The all-star ensemble—featuring Tom Keenlyside on sax, flute, and clarinet, Michael Creber on piano, Nino Di Pasquale on drums, and Brent Gubbels on bass—promises a lively mix of jazz energy and holiday cheer. Designed to lift spirits and kick off the festive season, the concert blends musical mastery with nostalgic charm.

The show is part of the Jazz at the Anvil series, which showcases exceptional Metro Vancouver musicians while building community appreciation for jazz and strengthening the local arts scene.

Tickets are now available, and music lovers are encouraged to secure their seats for an evening sure to brighten the season.

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