Indigenous Harvest Dinner + Haunted Harvest Stage Musical

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October 19, 2025

👪️ Spectrum Strong Parents – 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM

🥋 New West Judo Club - Giant Killer – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🍃 Fresh for Fall – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

☠️ Day of the Dead Paint Workshop – 11:00 AM

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

🎶 Concert in the Square – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🎭️ A Poetry + Art Salon – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🍞 Baking (Ages 6-12) at Queensborough Centre – 2:15 PM to 3:45 PM

🎉 Fiestita de las Americas – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

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

October 20, 2025

🧘 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

🎼 Lines of Longing – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🧩 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

October 21, 2025

🗣️ 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

📚️ Getting the most out of LIBBY ebooks – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

📑 Young Readers Book Club (9-12 years) – 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM

📕 Cantonese Storytime (all ages) – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

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

❓️ Howe Sound Trivia Tuesdays – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎭️ Notorious Grey Fox Trivia Tuesdays – 7:00 PM

🎸 Georgie's Local Tuesday Night Jam Session – 7:00 PM

🤝 Brow of the Hill Residents' Association AGM – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

🪡 Sewing Beginner(16+ years) at təməsew̓txʷ – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎸 One Night Only Tour: Dallas Smith & His Band – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Anna Pielak (1929 - 2025)— died October 07, 2025 in New Westminster.

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🍅 🍽️ Indigenous Harvest Dinner Brings Community Together for Reflection and Healing

On October 25, 2025, Mount Zion Lutheran Church (930 Cumberland Street) will host a meaningful evening of cultural sharing and community gathering at the Indigenous Harvest Dinner, taking place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall.

Guests will be served a warm, traditional meal of hearty venison stew and fresh bannock — a nourishing way to mark the fall harvest season. This free event invites people of all backgrounds to come together in a spirit of learning and reflection. Donations are welcome, with all proceeds going to support the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS).

The evening will also feature teachings from Steven Seegerts, Director of Urban Aboriginal Ministry, who will guide attendees through the symbolism and wisdom of the Medicine Wheel. A smudging ceremony — an Indigenous spiritual practice for cleansing and connection — will also be held as part of the evening’s program.

Blending food, culture, and ceremony, the Indigenous Harvest Dinner offers an opportunity to engage with Indigenous traditions in a welcoming and respectful space while supporting an important cause.

👉 Register now to reserve your spot at the Indigenous Harvest Dinner.

🎶 🎃 Haunted Harvest Brings Spooky Fun and Music to New Westminster 👻 

Families and community members are invited to experience a festive fall afternoon at The Stage Musical Theatre Academy's annual Haunted Harvest, taking place on October 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 50 Lorne Street.

The academy will open its studio doors to the public for an afternoon packed with seasonal activities, perfect for children aged 5 and up. Attendees can enjoy hands-on crafts, dress up in costumes, sip cozy fall drinks, and take in live musical performances by the academy’s talented students.

The event is open to everyone — whether you're a current student, a local family looking for weekend fun, or just curious about the world of musical theatre. Entry is $2 per person (cash only), and warm beverages will be available by donation. Official merchandise from The Stage will also be on sale, offering fans a chance to bring a piece of the magic home.

Haunted Harvest promises an engaging, family-friendly way to celebrate the season while exploring what The Stage Musical Theatre Academy has to offer.

👉 Learn more and join the Haunted Harvest fun here! 🌟

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ What did the raindrop say to the flower? 💧🌹 

“You make me bloom!” 🌼 

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