New West Clothing Swap + Arts Community Celebration

Issue #437

Author

Carla McNeil
December 06, 2025

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Historical Records for Today - Record high 11.5 2024 - Record low -7.6 2013

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December 06, 2025

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

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

☃️ Winter Market at Queensborough Community Centre – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

💃 Future Flow - Battle at Sapperton Hall – 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

🎁 New West Craft Holiday Markets at River Market – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🛍️ Merry and Makers Market at Shops at New West – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🎅 Santa Photos at Royal City Centre Mall – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🧶 Place-threading (collective embroidery) – 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM

🎄 Holiday at Irving House – 12:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🤣 New West Improv's Comedy Jam! – 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM

📸 New West Xmas Lights - A Photo Walk – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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

❄️ S&O Holiday Market at the Brewery – Steel and Oak

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

December 07, 2025

🎅 Meet and Greet Santa – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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

📚️ Book Club led by Lindsey Munson – 11:00 AM

🛍️ Merry and Makers Market at Shops at New West – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🎅 Santa Photos at Royal City Centre Mall – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🍅 Community Food Market at Delicia Cafe – 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

🍪 Community Christmas Baking Party – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

🎄 Holiday at Irving House – 12:00 AM to 4:00 PM

👕 Arrieta Art Studio: Solidarity QuiltClothing Swap – 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🎅 Light Up Sapperton – 12:00 to 6:00 PM

🥂 Last Door New West Recovery Holiday Party – 1:00 to 4:00 PM

🎨 Silly Art at təməsew̓txʷ – 2:30 to 3:15 PM

🎄 Homes for the Holidays – 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

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

❄️ S&O Holiday Market at the Brewery – Steel and Oak

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

December 08, 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

🧩 Steel & Oak Puzzle Mondays – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎙️ Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

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Ready to clear out your closet and find some new favourite pieces? Join the community for a fun, eco-friendly Clothing Swap on Sunday, December 7, from 12–5pm at The Literary Lounge (connected to Wildfires Bookshop), 712 12th St.

Bring gently loved clothing (or don’t—donations aren’t required!) and browse for new-to-you items in a welcoming, judgment-free space. All ages, sizes, and styles are encouraged.

This swap focuses on community sharing, reducing textile waste, and making fashion accessible—not reselling. Leftover items will be donated or upcycled into new projects.

Why join?
✨ Refresh your wardrobe for free
✨ Help reduce textile waste
✨ Meet neighbours who care about sustainability
✨ Support a creative local studio

Clothing donations can be dropped off on the day of or arranged early by messaging @arrieta_art on Instagram.

Let’s swap, save, and keep clothes out of the landfill — together!

The holiday season is set to shine a little brighter as New West Artists and the Royal City Literary Arts Society come together for their annual Christmas Mingle—a festive gathering that celebrates creativity, community, and connection. Members, friends, families, and supporters of the arts are all invited to join an evening designed to bring people together in the spirit of the season.

The event takes place on Wednesday, December 10, with guests welcome to drop in anytime between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Visitors can look forward to light refreshments, door prizes, and music, creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere perfect for conversation and catching up.

Whether you’re hoping to reconnect with familiar faces or meet new creatives, the Christmas Mingle offers a warm and welcoming setting to celebrate the arts community in New Westminster. Everyone is encouraged to join in and enjoy a night of festive camaraderie.

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