NWFF Celebrating a Win + Art in Moody Park

Issue #297

Author

Carla McNeil
July 19, 2025

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Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 27.3 2015 - Record low 12.5 2022

Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

July 19, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

👕 Vintage & Streetwear POP-UP Shop – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🦴 Bark and Brew Party – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

📜 Origami with Yuki Anthony (3-6 years) – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

🍎 PIPSC CP Subgroup Hume Park Picnic – 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📜 Origami with Yuki Anthony (Ages 7-12) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🎶 Outdoor Bhangra Dance Workshop – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🎸 New West Summer Patio Sessions – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🙏 Monthly Gathering – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🚴‍♂️ Honda Celebration of Light Bike Ride – Meet at Century House at 6:30 PM

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

🖌️ Egg Tempera Painting Workshop – The Gallery at Queen's Park

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

July 20, 2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spectrum Strong Parents – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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

🎶 Queen's Park 2025 Summer Concert Series – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

🚢 Summer Sundays @ the Samsom V – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

⛸️ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

🧿 Beading Workshop at World of Art – 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🎙️ Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal PubThursday

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🧘 Meditation Class – 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM

🍎 Community Picnic! – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

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

🎭️ LADY GAGA: ARTPOP vs. MAYHEM- Drag Dinner – 7:00 PM to 10:30 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

🎭️ The Ladies Foursome – 8:00 PM at Bernie Legge Theatre

🖌️ Egg Tempera Painting Workshop – The Gallery at Queen's Park

July 21, 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

📖 Cantonese Storytime (all ages) – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

🧩 Puzzle Mondays at Steel and Oak – Starts at 5:00 PM

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

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The New Westminster Fire Fighters proudly brought home the Bronze Medal in Division 2 hockey at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) held in Birmingham, Alabama.

The WPFG is an Olympic-style competition that brings together thousands of First Responder athletes from across the globe. Participants include law enforcement, firefighters, and officers from corrections, probation, border protection, immigration, and customs. The Games are held every two years and typically feature 60+ sports in the official program.

Representing New Westminster with heart and determination, our firefighters showcased exceptional grit, teamwork, and skill on the ice, ultimately securing a spot on the podium in a fiercely competitive division.

👏 Please join us in congratulating our members for their remarkable achievement. Thank you for representing New Westminster with strength, spirit, and pride on the international stage!

Let’s get crafty, New West! 🌞🌿

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? ✂️✨ Head over to Moody Park on Monday, July 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. for a joyful burst of hands-on creativity at our Summer Ornament Workshop with artist Merril Hall!

Hosted in partnership with Senior Services, this free event invites everyone—young or young at heart—to come together and make charming summer-themed tree ornaments. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a curious first-timer, this workshop is all about imagination, connection, and community joy.

🖌️ No experience? No problem! All supplies are provided, and the only thing you need to bring is your creativity. Take a break from the hustle, soak up some fresh air, and enjoy the relaxing rhythm of making something beautiful with your hands.

👫 Come solo or bring a friend, and meet fellow makers in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. It’s the perfect way to unwind, try something new, and add a little sparkle to your summer.

📍 Moody Park, July 22 | 1–3 PM
🎟️ Free | All materials included
💡 No experience needed — just show up and create!

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🌧️ Why did the rain start a cooking class? 🍳🧑‍🍳

🥣 It wanted to learn how to make a “soup-er” meal! 🍽️ 

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