KCDS Fundraising + 90’s Sportbike Show

Issue #590

Author

Carla McNeil
May 08, 2026

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Friday May 08, 2026

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

👶 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

💃 Ukrainian Folk Night – 6:00 PM at River Market

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

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

🤸 Youth Services Drop-in - Gymnastics – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎭️ The Taste of Me Tour Michael Blaustein – 7:00 PM & 10:00 PM

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

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

Saturday May 09, 2026

🛍️ 29th Annual Queens Park Garage Sale – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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

🎨 Into A River, Weaving Art Workshop – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

📸 Photo Outing - Alouette Lake Reflections – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🌱 Spring Plant Sale – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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

🫶 Mother’s Day Henna at You N Me’ Cafe – 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM

🏍️ 90's Sportbike Show and Tour – 1:00 PM

📓 Club de Junk Journaling en Español – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🪡 Needle Felting Workshop – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

👩‍🦰 Childrens Art Workshop - Draw Your Mom – 3 PM at River Market

🎙️ Karaoke Saturdays at Kelly & Carlos O’Bryan’s – 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM

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

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

Sunday May 10, 2026

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

🫧 Mother's Day Bubbles, Brunch and Bracelets – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

💗 Celebrate Mom with a Tropical Twist – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🫖 Black Girl Network Mother's Day High Tea Event – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🎨 Mother's Day Special: Tote Bag Painting – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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

🎉 Condom Packing Party in New West with HIM – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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

🎲 Sunday Funday Bingo at RCCC - – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

For a group of young dancers in New Westminster, this summer’s trip to Scotland is about much more than competition. It is about perseverance, passion, and finally getting the chance to live out a dream years in the making.

The Kathleen Carlsen Dancers Society (KCDS) is fundraising throughout May to help send dancers, ages 5 to 18, to compete in several Highland Games across Scotland this July.

Before the pandemic, these trips were a tradition every two years. But for many dancers, those plans were suddenly put on hold. Some were still in middle school when they first began preparing for the journey. Now, as some approach graduation, they are finally getting the opportunity they have waited years for.

Behind every performance are countless hours of practice, commitment, and support from families who have worked hard to keep these dancers moving forward.

Throughout May, dancers and parents will be out in the community fundraising through events like the Queen’s Park Garage Sale and the Hyack Parade. They are also collecting bottles, cans, clothing donations, and hosting a 50/50 draw to help cover transportation and competition costs in Scotland.

For many families, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity — and every donation, ticket purchase, and act of support helps bring that dream closer.

How You Can Help

🎟 Support the 50 50 Draw:
Single tickets are $2, with bundle options also available.
Visit the KCDS “Send Us to Scotland” raffle page to purchase tickets and support the dancers.

💛 Make a Direct Donation:
Direct donations are also being accepted through the same fundraising page.

♻️ Donate Bottles, Cans, or Clothing:
KCDS dancers and families are happy to arrange pickup for recyclables and clothing donations throughout the community.

📧 To arrange a pickup or learn more:
[email protected]
[email protected]

For these dancers, Scotland represents years of hard work, resilience, and dedication. And thanks to the support of the New Westminster community, that dream is finally within reach.

Rev up your weekend — a unique throwback event is cruising into Downtown New Westminster.

The 90’s Sportbike Show and Tour returns on Saturday, May 9, bringing together riders and enthusiasts to celebrate classic sportbikes from the 90s era.

The event kicks off with a casual meet up in front of Waves Coffee on Columbia Street, where participants can check out vintage bikes, connect with fellow riders, and share stories before heading out on a group ride.

This is the third edition of the tour, and it is designed to be welcoming and beginner friendly, making it easy for riders of all experience levels to join in.

After the meet up, riders will head out together, with kickstands up at 2:00 p.m., for a group ride through the area.

📍 Meet up near Waves Coffee, Downtown New Westminster
🗓 Saturday, May 9
🕐 Meet up at 1:00 p.m. | Ride begins at 2:00 p.m.

Whether you are riding, showcasing your bike, or just stopping by to take a look, this event brings a mix of nostalgia, community, and local energy to the streets of New West.

🤖 This week’s Tin Man stops:

🧺 Genie’s Stitch & Drycleaning

🍵 Great Wall Tea Co

🖼️ New West Photo Lab - 12th

👗 Grand Central Consignment

🏫 New Westminster Secondary School

💇‍♀️ Viton Hair Studios Inc

🍨 Tre Galli Gelato Caffe

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