New Liquor Rules + Community Clothing Drive

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Friday June 05, 2026

🎭️ We All Need A Home at Massey Theatre – 12:30 PM

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

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

🍻 Burger & Beer Social at RCCC – Doors open at 4:00 PM

🐶 Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids – 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM

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

🎉 Friday Night Fever - Festa Junina (50+ years) – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

🎶 What is Love? A Musical Revue – 7:00 PM

🎙️ Howe Sound New West Karaoke Night – 7:00 PM

🎲 Georgie’s Local Hot Bitch Rock & Roll Bingo – 7:00 PM

🎸 Sip n’ Strum Fridays at Mechanics of Music – 7:00 PM

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

🍸️ Cocktails and Conjuring at the Flapper Lounge – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

🎭️ Hans Christian Andersen JR.: A Musical Fable of Copenhagen – 8:00 PM

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

Saturday June 06, 2026

🪴 Summer Sparkle 2026: Bringing Sparkle to Our Business Districts – 10:00 AM

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

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

⚽️ Fired Up for Football Kickoff Festival – 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM

🛍️ New West Craft Indigenous Market – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🐶 Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids – 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM

🚢 Samson V Museum – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🎨 Cyanotype Exploration at Arrieta Art Studio – 1:00 PM

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

🎶 Hans Christian Andersen JR.: A Musical Fable of Copenhagen – 1:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke - The Wild West (50+ years) – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

🎭️ We All Need A Home at Massey Theatre – 4:00 PM

🚲️ Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth Ages 13 - 18 – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

🎸 Live Music Saturday at the Legion Branch 2 – 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🍻 8th Annual WTF Beerlympics – Doors open at 6:00 PM

📜 Poetry Flood Night and Open Mic at Arrieta Art Studio – 6:00 PM

🎶 What is Love? A Musical Revue – 7:00 PM

🎭️ On the Ropes at S&O – 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM

🎸 Ed, Salve and Friends at the Terminal Pub – 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM

🎶 Saturday Night Live Music at The Terminal Pub – 9:00 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

⚽️ The Annual Kelly Duke Memorial Tournament

Sunday June 07, 2026

🚴 CAPs Club Ride | Two-Wheeled-Bike Museum – 9:00 AM

💃 Dance Fit (50+ years) – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

🚶 Walking Tour: Our Working Waterfront – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

🚢 Samson V Museum – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🎨 Rainbow Harmony Dot-Painting Workshop – 1:00 PM

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

🍽️ Community Lunch at You N Me' Cafe – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Brow of the Hill Spring Gathering 2026 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 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

🍻 Frankie G’s All Day & Night Happy Hour

🍻 New Liquor Rules Could Give New Westminster Restaurants a Much-Needed Boost 🍷 

A new provincial liquor policy could bring welcome relief to restaurants, pubs, and hospitality businesses across New Westminster.

The B.C. government has launched a three-year pilot program allowing restaurants, bars, and pubs to purchase alcohol directly from both BC Liquor Stores and private liquor retailers, rather than relying solely on the Liquor Distribution Branch.

For New Westminster businesses, the change could help operators respond more quickly during busy weekends, special events, and unexpected supply shortages. Instead of waiting days for deliveries, establishments will be able to restock popular products locally, helping avoid lost sales and disappointed customers.

The policy may be especially beneficial for the city's growing hospitality sector, including independent restaurants, craft beer venues, pubs, and event spaces that often need greater flexibility to meet customer demand. Industry leaders say the change could also free up cash flow by reducing the need to purchase large quantities of inventory in advance.

With summer festivals, community events, and patio season now underway, many hospitality operators see the new rules as a practical step that supports local businesses while improving customer choice and service.

View the Original Global News Report

👕💙Spring Cleaning for a Cause: Support the New West Hospice Society

Got clothes you no longer wear? They could make a difference right here in New Westminster.

The New West Hospice Society is inviting residents to take part in a Clothing Donation Drive on June 14, offering a simple way to declutter while supporting a meaningful local cause.

Community members are encouraged to donate gently used clothing during the one-day collection event, with proceeds helping support the programs and services provided by the New West Hospice Society. The organization plays an important role in supporting individuals and families facing serious illness, grief, and end-of-life journeys.

Whether you're tackling a spring closet cleanout or simply looking for a way to give back, every donation helps support compassionate care in the community.

The donation drive takes place June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 318 Pine Street in New Westminster.

Drop Off Donations at the June 14 Clothing Drive

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