Salmon Spring Fun + Sip & Paint Session

Issue #547

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Carla McNeil
March 26, 2026

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Thursday March 26, 2026

🌊 Spring Discovery Days: Learning from the River – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

👪️ Family Place Storytime & Play Lab – 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

💆 K-Pop Facial Party at Mukasi Coffee Roasters – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

🎉 New West Farmers Block Party – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🌱 Gardening: Worm Composting – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

🔈️ Community Dialogues: Isolation – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

🎭️ HEDGELORE: Stepping into folklore Art Exhibition – 6:30 PM to 12:00 AM

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

📚️ Book Launch: Portals The Colours of our Longing – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

❓️ Steel & Oak Thursday Trivia Night – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎙️ The Terminal Pub Colossal Thursdays Karaoke – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

🎤 Notorious Grey Fox Open Mic Jam – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Friday March 27, 2026

🌊 Spring Discovery Days: Learning from the River – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

📕 Teen Anime and Manga Meetup (Ages 11-18) – 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

🍸️ March Business Social Sips – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📕 Club de Junk Journaling en Español – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM

🎭️ HEDGELORE: Stepping into folklore Art Exhibition – 6:30 PM to 12:00 AM

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

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

🎶 Douglas College Choir & Concert Bands – 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

🎙️ Notorious Grey Fox Karaoke Friday Nights – 9:00 PM until Close

Saturday March 28, 2026

🌊 Spring Discovery Days: Learning from the River – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎵 2026 Leigh Brandt Muscle Classic – 10:00 AM

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

🌿 Glenbrook Ravine Restoration - Weed Pull – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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

🛍️ Ukrainian Easter Market – 12:00 PM

💻️ Fraud Prevention: Free Data Destruction – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🧵 Rug Tufting at Arrieta Art Studio – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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

📚️ Silent Reading Club – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🎸 Jazz Cats Social - Impressions Big Band – 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

🎭️ HEDGELORE: Stepping into folklore Art Exhibition – 6:30 PM to 12:00 AM

🎶 INVENTED FOLKSONGS: Album Release + Exhibit – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Saturdays at Kelly & Carlos O’Bryan’s – 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM

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

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

Salmon-Themed Family Fun Returns

Spring is a time of new beginnings — and at the Fraser River Discovery Centre, it’s all about celebrating the incredible journey of salmon.

From April 3 to 5, families and visitors are invited to dive into a weekend of interactive, salmon-themed activities and games that explore how these fish grow, survive, and navigate the Fraser River.

Each day features hands-on experiences that bring science to life. In the morning, participants can test water quality in the Fraser River and learn how it impacts salmon survival. In the afternoon, visitors can explore the salmon life cycle and even design their own fish ladder, discovering how these structures help salmon overcome obstacles on their journey.

Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this event offers a fun and educational way to connect with local wildlife and the river that shapes the region.

Looking for a creative and relaxing way to spend your Saturday? Step into an afternoon of art and music at the Sip, Paint & Sketch Session on March 28 at the Gallery at Queen’s Park.

Inspired by Taylor Swift’s folklore album, this unique session invites participants to create their own visual interpretation of the music in a cozy, gallery setting. Surrounded by the HEDGELORE: Thirteen Verses exhibition — a collection of oil paintings inspired by the same album — you’ll have plenty of inspiration to spark your creativity.

Bring your own art supplies, whether it’s a sketchbook, paints, or tablet, and enjoy a self-guided creative session with a full album listening experience. Complimentary beverages will be provided to keep things relaxed and flowing.

Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind, this welcoming session is all about creativity, connection, and inspiration.

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🤖 The Tin Man is back with a fresh mystery today.

🎁 This week’s prize (Mar 26 - Apr 01):
$50 Gift Certificate from Vita Felice Medi Spa

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