Market Season Begins + Used Book Sale

Issue #534

Author

Carla McNeil
March 13, 2026

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March 13, 2026

🌲 Spring Tree Sale – 10:00 AM

🧒 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

🎉 Spring Party at 940 Ewen Ave – 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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

🏀 Douglas College Women's Basketball ID camp 2026 – 5:30 PM to 9:300 PM

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

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

🎸 Connecting Queer Communities TALENT SHOW!!! – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

🔍️ Friday the 13th New West Tour – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

March 14, 2026

🍾 Charity Bottle Drop – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

🌊 Spring Discovery Days: Roots of the Fraser – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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

🏞️ River Basin Days: Ferns and Nature Art – 2:00 PM to 3:00

🖼️ Collage Workshop at Arrieta Art Studio – 2:00 PM to 4:00

🎨 Paint & Boba Party at Gongcha New West – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

⛸️ Youth Skates at Moody Park Arena – 8:15 PM to 9:45 PM

🎙️ 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

March 15, 2026

🦋 Team Limitless - Revealing New Art of Living – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🌊 Spring Discovery Days: Roots of the Fraser – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🙋 RCLAS Annual General Meeting – 1:00 PM

🎨 Chai & Colours - Canvas Painting - You N Me Cafe – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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

📽️ New West Film Society Oscar Viewing Party – 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

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

Get ready, New West — the New West Farmers Market is back for another vibrant season at Tipperary Park!

Starting Thursday, March 26, the beloved community market will run every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. through October 29. Residents and visitors alike can look forward to an afternoon filled with fresh local produce, artisan goods, delicious food vendors, and the lively community atmosphere the market is known for.

To kick off the season, the market will also host a special block party, bringing even more excitement with activities, entertainment, and surprises for the community.

Whether you're stocking up on farm-fresh ingredients, grabbing dinner from local food trucks, or simply enjoying the park with friends and family, the market is a perfect midweek outing.

Mark your calendars — market season is almost here!

📚 EVENT Magazine’s Annual Used Book Sale Returns

Book lovers, mark your calendars! EVENT Magazine is bringing back its annual Used Book Sale fundraiser from March 16 to March 20, offering five days of great reads at affordable prices.

Held daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the sale features a wide selection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, textbooks, graphic novels, children’s books, and more. Shoppers can also browse DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, magazines, and other media — perfect for building your personal library without breaking the bank.

The fundraiser supports EVENT Magazine, one of Canada’s oldest literary journals, helping continue its work showcasing outstanding writing and literary talent.

Whether you’re hunting for your next favourite novel, a hidden gem, or a stack of books for the family, this sale is a great opportunity to discover something new while supporting the literary arts.

📍 Location: Douglas College, 700 Royal Avenue
📅 Dates: March 16–20
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
💳 Payment: Cashless only

🤖 This week’s Tin Man stops:

🦷 New West Smile Dental

🍽️ Papa Johns on 6th ave

🛍️ E-Exit Escape Room

👀 London Eye Centre - 12th

🔧 Columbia Auto Repair

💆 Vita Felice

📚️ Main Library Branch

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Jacob Eastwood

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