Paint & Plant + Greener New West

Issue #276

Author

Carla McNeil
June 28, 2025

Inside the New West Spotlight

 🌦️ Weather - A mix of sun and clouds

 😜 Rain Joke - I love how rain brings out the best in flowers. 🌸💐 

 🗓️ New West Events - We are a busy city!

 🗞️ New West Local News - Paint & Plant + Greener New West

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Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 31.7 2021 - Record low 10.9 2020

Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

June 28, 2025

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

🧸 The Cove Indoor Playground DCS Elf Program – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 😽 📖 Early Canada Day Blow Out Sale! -Groove Cat Books & Records - 10:00 AM

 🔥 Summer Discovery Days: Fire Wise Fraser – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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

🎭️ Welcome to My Renaissance in The Habitat – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

🏌️ Making the Cut Charity Golf Classic – 1:00 PM to 7:15 PM

🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎊 Celebration of Franci Louann’s Life – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🚲️ Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth – (For youth ages 13 - 18) 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

👻 The Ghosts Of New Westminster – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

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

🎲 Playlist – at The Starlight Casino

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

June 29, 2025

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

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

🚲️ Cap's Flat Repair Clinic – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

🔥 Summer Discovery Days: Fire Wise Fraser – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎭️ J’Lo Drag Brunch – 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

⛸️ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

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

🧵 Solidarity Quilt - Monthly Quilting Club – 5:00 PM to 8:00 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 Pub

June 30, 2025

🔥 Summer Discovery Days: Fire Wise Fraser – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🧘 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 City of New Westminster is celebrating a major milestone in its efforts to grow a greener, healthier city. Phase 1 of the Urban Reforestation and Biodiversity Enhancement Initiative (URBEI) is now complete, and it’s exceeded expectations with over 2,300 trees planted across 40 parks and public spaces.

Thanks to $1.7 million in provincial and federal funding through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Program, this initiative is helping boost local biodiversity, cool urban areas, and fight climate change.

🌱 Why it matters:

  • Increases tree canopy cover citywide

  • Removes an estimated 4,050 tonnes of carbon pollution annually

  • Improves air quality and supports wildlife

  • Adds long-term shade and beauty to public spaces

The trees will be cared for with dedicated watering and irrigation support for the next three years, ensuring healthy growth and survival.

And there’s more to come — Phase 2 kicks off later this year, intending to plant 6,000 additional trees on streets and boulevards by 2030.

Looking for something fun, free, and family-friendly to do in New Westminster this summer? 🎉 Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 6, and head to Queen’s Park Picnic Shelter #1 for Unity in a Pot — a joyful outdoor event filled with creativity, nature, and community spirit!

🖌️ Get Creative:
Each guest gets to paint their own flower pot and plant a seed with intention — a simple, meaningful activity to symbolize growth in yourself and your neighborhood. It’s hands-on fun for all ages!

🌼 What’s Included?
Everything you need is 100% free thanks to a generous community grant:

  • Flower pots

  • Paints & brushes

  • Soil & seeds

  • Plenty of smiles! 😄

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Can Join?
Everyone! Families, seniors, kids, teens, and solo adventurers — if you live in New Westminster, this event is for you.

🔔 Important Note:
Spots are limited and supplies are prepared per person, so please register one ticket per person (e.g., 3 family members = 3 tickets).

🤝 Why You’ll Love It:
This event is about more than painting pots. It’s about planting roots, meeting your neighbors, and sharing a moment of togetherness in the sunshine. 🌞

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️I love how rain brings out the best in flowers; 🌸💐 

🌻 It’s like they have a blooming good time! 🌼 

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