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Monday September 07, 2026
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🧩 Steel & Oak Puzzle Mondays – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
🎹 Group Piano Adults at Mechanics of Music Studio – 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
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Tuesday September 08, 2026
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📱 Bring Your Own Device Tech Café! – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
📚 BYO Book Club – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📝 Work BC Employment Services Drop-In (Queensborough) – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
🎤 Ukulele Level 1 at Mechanics of Music Studio – 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
🍺 Steel & Oak Beer and Board Games – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🙋 Brow of the Hill Residents' Association Meeting – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
🎲 Howe Sound Hot B*tch Rock & Roll Bingo – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
🎭 Notorious Grey Fox Trivia Tuesdays – 7:00 PM
🎸 Georgie's Local Tuesday Night Jam Session – 7:00 PM
Wednesday September 09, 2026
💰 Financial Aid (Welfare) Worker at NWPL – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🧑🤝🧑 CaRT Peer Navigators – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🎸 Kids Rock Band Jr. at Mechanics of Music Studio – 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
🎤 Find Your Voice at Mechanics of Music Studio – 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
❓ Georgie's Local Trivia Night – 7:00 PM
🎲 Howe Sound Drag Bingo & Trivia – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🏃 Steel & Oak Run Club – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🧑🤝🧑 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
New Westminster’s Q to Q Ferry will switch to its fall/winter schedule beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026, bringing adjusted sailing times on weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.
On weekdays, ferries will leave Quayside at 7 a.m., running every 30 minutes until the final sailing at 7:30 p.m. From Queensborough, service begins at 7:15 a.m., with the last departure at 7:45 p.m.
On weekends and statutory holidays, service from Quayside starts at 10 a.m., with departures every 30 minutes until 7:30 p.m. Saturday service extends later, with the final Quayside sailing at 8:30 p.m.
From Queensborough, weekend and holiday service begins at 10:15 a.m., continuing every 30 minutes until 7:45 p.m. On Saturdays, the final sailing is at 8:45 p.m.
The City is encouraging residents to share the schedule with friends and neighbours and check online for the latest Q to Q Ferry information.
Young hockey players can keep their skills sharp through the winter with the New Westminster Minor Ball Hockey Association's Fall/Winter program, starting September 12 at Queen's Park Sportsplex.
Weekly Saturday evening sessions will run from September 2026 through February 2027, giving players a chance to stay active and build their skills during the off-season.
The program is open to three age groups:
U10: 2018–2019 birth years — 5 p.m.
U12: 2016–2017 birth years — 6 p.m.
U14: 2014–2015 birth years — 7 p.m.
Girls can also participate free of charge by contacting the association directly to claim a spot.
As an added bonus, every registered player will receive a free custom Knights dry-fit shirt.
Registration is now open, but spots are limited. Families can register and view the full schedule through the New Westminster Minor Ball Hockey Association.
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