Smartphone Filmmaking Workshop + Paw Parade Is Back

Issue #652

Author

Carla McNeil
July 09, 2026

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Thursday July 09, 2026

🌊 FRDC Summer Camps: Journey Down the River – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

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

🍅 New West Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🎙️ Rock Room Karaoke Nights at The Legion – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🎸 Ukulele Jam (8-adult) – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

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

🎭️ Comedy Exposed at the Flapper Lounge – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

💃 Salsa In The Park – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

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

Friday July 10, 2026

🌊 FRDC Summer Camps: Journey Down the River – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🧒 Toddler Time (12-36 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

⚕️ Nabat's Open House – 2:00 PM

🎉 Friday's on Front: Filipino Night – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

💃 Café Dance Nights at You N Me Cafe – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

🎸 Brewpub Sessions: Johnny TooNice – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

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

Saturday July 11, 2026

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

🎉 Quayside Boardwalk Sale – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

⚕️ Nabat's Open House – 11:00 AM

🎶 Uptown Live Summer Series – 12:00 PM to 4:15 PM

🚢 Samson V Museum – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🛍️ Fandom Bazaar 2026 – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🛍️ Hyack Square Market Days – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🎸 Buskers on the Boardwalk – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Last Door Family Fun Day BBQ – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

😎 Summer Patio Sessions at Howe Sound Brewing – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

📖 Under the Sea Storytime (All Ages) – 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM

🎸 Live Music Saturday at the Legion Branch 2 – 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🎶 Heated Rivalry Soundtrack Release Party – 6:30 PM to 8:00 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

Turn Your Phone Into a Filmmaking Studio

Ready to turn your smartphone into a creative powerhouse? This FREE workshop is your chance to shoot, snap, and create like never before!

Calling all kids and teens with big imaginations! Inarte Society is hosting an exciting Smartphone Filmmaking + Photography Workshop where you'll discover how to capture incredible photos, film eye-catching videos, and tell amazing stories—all using the phone already in your pocket.

But that's not all! Once you've learned the basics, you'll head outdoors for a fun-filled photowalk and on-site filming session, putting your new skills to the test while exploring, creating, and connecting with other young creators.

Whether you're dreaming of becoming the next filmmaker, photographer, YouTuber, or content creator—or you just love taking great photos—this workshop is for you.

✨ No experience? No problem! Just bring your smartphone, your creativity, and get ready to have fun.

🎟️ Best of all? It's completely FREE!
⚠️ Spots are limited, so don't wait!

Dress Up Your Pet for the NWFM Paw Parade

Calling all four-legged fashionistas, fluffy companions, and even feathered friends—it's time to hit the runway!

Get ready for one of the cutest events of the summer as the New West Farmers Market brings back its second annual Paw Parade on Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Whether your pet loves dressing up in a superhero cape, a princess outfit, or simply showing off their natural charm, everyone is welcome to join the fun. A panel of market-famous judges will be on hand to award prizes, celebrate creativity, and, of course, admire plenty of adorable contestants.

Dogs, cats, rabbits, and other well-behaved, leashed pets are all invited to take part. Costumes are encouraged but not required—after all, every pet is a star!

The Paw Parade promises an evening filled with wagging tails, smiling faces, and unforgettable photo opportunities at one of New Westminster's favourite community gatherings.

🐶 Date: Thursday, July 16
🕠 Time: 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: New West Farmers Market, Tipperary Park

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