New West Spotlight Turns One + Rugby Watch Party

Issue #365

Author

Carla McNeil
September 25, 2025

Inside the New West Spotlight

 ⛅️ Weather - Cloudy with sunny breaks

 😜 Rain Joke - What did the puddle say to the grass? 🌿 

 🗓️ New West Events - Plenty of options to enjoy!

 💝 You’re So Sweet - Thank you, Pat G.!

 🗞️ New West Local News - New West Spotlight Turns One + Rugby Watch Party

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Thank you, Pat - you’re awesome!

Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 22.3 2021 - Record low 6.1 2018

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September 25, 2025

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) at NWPL – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) at NWPL – 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

🗣️ The Talking Circle at Anvil Centre – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

👮 NWPD Recruit Networking Event – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

🎭️ Game On with Melody Mangler at Flapper Lounge – 7:00 PM to 10:00 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

🎭️ Vagabond Players Presents Making A Killing – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

September 26, 2025

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

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) at Anvil Centre – 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) at Anvil Centre – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

🎶 Live Music with Rocky Riobo at Flapper Lounge – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

🎲 Hitmix Bingo - Howe Sound – 7:00 PM

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

💃 Live Band Swing Dance at Sapperton Hall – 7:30 PM to 10:30 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

September 27, 2025

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

🎉 Fraser River Discovery Centre: RiverFest 2025 – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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

🪩 RiverFest: DJ O Show – 11:00 AM

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

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

🎨 New West Craft at River Market – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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

🎭️ RiverFest: Shan E Punjab Arts Club – 12:00 PM

🎉 Ukrainian NewWestFest 2025 – 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🥌 Try Curling (Ages 5-20) at RCCC – 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM

🪡 Needle Felting Workshop at Arrieta Art Studio – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

📖 Ukrainian Storytime (All ages) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🎶 Live Music Saturdays at Flapper Lounge – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

🏊️ Youth Swims at təməsew̓txʷ – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎭️ Vagabond Players Presents Making A Killing – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

🎂 Today, We Celebrate 1 Year of New West Spotlight! 🥳 

From day one to year one — thank you, New West, for being part of our journey! 🌟

Today, September 25, marks a very special milestone—New West Spotlight turns one! ✨

From day one, our mission has been to shine a light on the incredible stories, businesses, and people that make New Westminster such a vibrant community. Over the past year, that light has grown brighter because of you—our readers, our partners, and our amazing community.

To our issue sponsors, thank you for believing in us and making every edition possible. To our community, thank you for opening your doors, sharing your stories, and walking with us on this journey. This milestone is not just ours—it’s something we built together.

As we celebrate this first anniversary, our hearts are full of gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead. With your continued support, we look forward to more collaborations, more stories, and more reasons to celebrate New Westminster.

💛 Help us grow in Year Two!
If you’ve enjoyed a story, discovered a new local gem, or smiled at a morning joke, please forward today’s email or share this link with a friend, neighbour, or family member: https://www.NewWestSpotlight.com/subscribe
Every share brings another neighbour into the circle and helps keep New West stories thriving.

Here’s to Year One—and to many more years of spotlighting our community, together.

🎉 Get ready, New Westminster—Parks and Recreation is rolling out the big screen for a community watch party you won’t want to miss!

🏉 On Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 a.m., two local venues—Queensborough Community Centre and Century House—will open their doors for fans to cheer on Team Canada’s Women’s Rugby squad as they face England at the World Cup Championships in London.

✨ Admission is absolutely FREE, making it the perfect morning outing for families, friends, and rugby fans alike. Attendees can look forward to light refreshments, a lively crowd, and the chance to celebrate our national team as they take on one of the toughest opponents in the game.

🇨🇦 Bring your team spirit, wear your red and white, and join your neighbours in cheering Canada on to victory. Let’s turn New Westminster into a sea of support!

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ What did the puddle say to the grass? 🌿 

“You’re my favorite spot to relax!” 🌴🧘 

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