🌞 Weather - Mainly Sunny

😜 Rain Joke - What’s a raindrop’s favorite season? ☀🍃🌸 ❄

💝 You’re So Sweet - Thank you, Sandra F.!

🗓 New West Events - Lots to choose from

🗞 New West Local News - Pie for Pride + Poetry Floodlight

😆 Meme of the Day

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

👶 Babytime (0-23 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

🛍 Kids Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🌱 Sprout Club – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🎨 Oil Pastels – 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

📚 Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🎸 Ukulele Jam – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

🎭 New West Bingpot! Thursday Trivia - Howe Sound – 7:00 PM

🎶 Queen's Park 2025 Summer Concert Series – 7:00 PM to 8:00 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

🥍 Thunder vs Salmonbellies – 7:30 PM at Queen's Park Arena

📽 Through A Film Darkly – 7:30 PM at Anvil Centre

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

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

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

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

🍡 Christmas in July BBQ (fundraiser) – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

🎉 Car Free Retro Rewind – 6:00 PM to 10:00 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

📽 Through A Film Darkly – 7:30 PM at Anvil Centre

🎸 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

🎉 Car Free Days of Summer – Downtown New West

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

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

🛍 Community Market – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

🌞 Summer Discovery Days: Rockin’ the River – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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

📖 Storytime and Art with Anne and Nick – 11:00 AM

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

👜 Banner to Bag Workshop – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

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

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Monthly Meetup – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🧸 Puppet Making with Kellie Haines (5-8 years) – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

🍡 AmEnough Society - Village Square Family BBQ – 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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

🎶 Live Music Saturday's with Rocky Riobo – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

🎆 Honda Celebration of Light Bike Ride to Vanier Park – 6:30 PM

🎶 Jazz Cats Social - Joe Abbott's Swing Team! – 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

🎶 Jazz Night in the West End – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

👻 The Ghosts Of New Westminster – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

📽 Through A Film Darkly – 7:30 PM at Anvil Centre

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

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

🕹 Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

Calling all legendary bakers, pie lovers, and kitchen daredevils—Pie for Pride is back and tastier than ever! Whether you’ve perfected a classic blueberry pie, inherited a top-secret family peach recipe, or want to test your pastry skills with something bold and new, this is your moment to shine.

Hosted by the New West Farmers Market in support of New West Pride Society, the 2025 Pie for Pride contest is more than just a baking battle—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and, of course, pie. Your masterpiece will be judged by beloved local personalities, and slices will be sold by donation to raise funds for Pride programming.

🥧 Winner takes home:
• $50 in Market Money
• Bragging rights as New West’s Best Pie of 2025
• The pride of seeing your pie support a great cause!

Think your pie has what it takes?

Enter the competition now and claim your shot at pie glory!

Get ready for a day of inspiration and togetherness! APTPOP and Arrieta Art Studio are teaming up for a special edition of Poetry Floodlight, blending hands-on creativity, heartfelt poetry, and neighborly warmth—all absolutely free.

This vibrant event invites the whole community to gather for art workshops, a community potluck, and the ever-popular Floodlight Poetry Night. Whether you’re an artist, a poet, or simply looking to connect, this day has something for everyone.

🖌️ Art in the Afternoon:
From 12–3 PM, kick things off with a Cyanotype & Mixed Media Workshop. Discover the magic of this historic sun-printing technique, then explore color and texture with oil pastels and watercolors.

📚 DIY Zines & Shared Stories:
From 4–6 PM, join a guided Zine Making Workshop. Express yourself while enjoying great food and even better company.

🎙️ Poetry After Dark:
From 6–10 PM, the stage lights up for Floodlight Poetry Night. Experience an evening of powerful voices and open mic magic. Interested in reading? Reach out in advance to join the set list!

🍽️ Ongoing Potluck:
All day long, the table is open—bring a dish, share a meal, and spark conversation.

Space is limited for workshops—if plans change, kindly release your spot for others.

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot, Grab Your Free Tickets Here!

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