Mayoral Bid + Craft Market Applications

Issue #330

Author

Carla McNeil
August 21, 2025

Inside the New West Spotlight

 🌞 Weather - Sunny

 😜 Rain Joke - I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. 📖 

 💝 You’re So Sweet - Thank you, Lindsay C.!

 🗓️ New West Events - So many exciting events happening in New West!

 🗞️ New West Local News - Mayoral Bid + Craft Market Applications

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Thank you, Lindsay - you are so sweet!

Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 27.0 2018 - Record low 10.4 2023

Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

August 21, 2025

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

👶 Babytime (0-23 months) at NWPL – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🎥 Midday Movie: Late Bloomers at NWPL – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

👜 Tote Bag Decorating at Tipperary Park – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🌱 Sprout Club at Tipperary Park – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🎨 Paint n' Sip Workshop – 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🚲️ Bike New West Meet at New West Youth Centre – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Night at Georgie's – 7:00 PM

🎙️ Colossal Thursdays Karaoke at The Terminal Pub – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Notorious Grey Fox – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

August 22, 2025

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Friday Sessions – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🧘 Yoga in the Park with Yoga at the Quay – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – Doors open at 6:00 PM

🎮️ Sidequest New West! Video Game Culture & Play – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🍡 Men's BBQ at New West Community Church – 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM

🎲 Hitmix Bingo - Howe Sound – 7:00 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

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

🎲 Board Night Game – Phantom Alley

August 23, 2025

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

🏞️ Explore Queen's Park: Guided Nature Walk (All Ages) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

🛍️ New West Craft – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🛍️ Hyack Square Market Days – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🛝 Leader in the Park – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Westminster Pier Park

🎶 Uptown Live Summer Series – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🎨 The Embodied Art Workshop – 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

🎆 Summer Music Fireworks Festival – 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM

🎨 D & D Miniature Painting Workshop – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Century House

🎲 Drop-In D&D Nights @ New West Youth Centre – 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

🎶 Live Music Saturday's with Rocky Riobo – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

🎷 Jazz Cats Social - MacRae & Co! – 6:30 PM at Centruy House

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

🎉 BC Lions Party – Kelly O’Bryan’s

🎆 Fireworks Night – Itilia Kitchen

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the New Westminster Progressives (NWP) will take the stage at Metro Hall to reveal their official candidate for the 2026 mayoral race.

This announcement is more than just a name reveal—it’s the starting gun for a year of conversations, debates, and community visioning. The chosen candidate will set out their vision for the city, shaping discussions on key issues such as housing, transportation, public safety, and the local economy.

About this event:
This is a free event, but donations are always appreciated.

Evening Agenda:
6:00 PM – Doors open
7:15 PM – Program begins
9:00 PM – Event ends

A cash bar will be available and light appetizers will be served. We encourage you to take transit; paid parking is available at Douglas College, New Westminster SkyTrain Station, and the Anvil Centre.

Please note: Metro Hall is a heritage building with no elevator and a few stairs at the entrance. If you require additional accessibility accommodations, please let organizers know.

📅 Date: September 18, 2025
📍 Location: Metro Hall, New Westminster

It’s that time again, New Westminster! ✨ Applications are now open for the New West Craft Fall/Winter 2025 markets, hosted by Arts New West. If you’re a maker, artist, designer, or small business owner with handmade or small-batch goods, this is your chance to shine!

This season brings the beloved Holiday Markets, where thousands of community members come to shop local, discover treasures, and support independent creators. By joining, you’ll:
🎨 Showcase your craft in a welcoming, community-driven setting
🤝 Connect with shoppers who truly value handmade goods
🌟 Build connections with fellow vendors and small businesses

🗓️ Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a jury selection process—so the earlier you apply, the better your chances! Successful vendors will hear back within about two weeks.

Don’t wait—spots fill quickly, and this is your moment to be part of one of New West’s most celebrated markets.

Let your creations take the spotlight this fall and winter!

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

I’m reading a book on anti-gravity.. 📖

..it’s impossible to put down, just like a good rain! 🌧️ 

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