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August 11, 2025

😎 Summer Day Camp (2025) Week 5: August 11 - 15 – 9:00 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

⚽️ Women’s Soccer Celebration Game! – 3:00 PM Kickoff

🧩 Puzzle Mondays at Steel and Oak – Starts at 5:00 PM

🎭️ Van Gaymers Trivia Night at Kelly O’Bryans – 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM

🎨 Rainbow Pride 1 - Day Wonders:təməsew̓txʷ Centre – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🎙️ Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

August 12, 2025

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

📖 Storytime and Craft (2-6 years) – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

📚️ BYO Book Club – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

📱 Bring Your Own Device Tech Cafe! – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

📝 Work BC Employment Services (Queensborough) – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

☕️ Queer Cafe at Delicia – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🧶 Youth Knitting and Crochet Club (6-18 years) – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🥍 Lacrose Pop-up – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🍺 Limited Keg Pride x S&O Release Party at Steel and Oak – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🍺 🎲 Beer and Board Games – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Tuesdays at Howe Sound New West – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎭️ Trivia Tuesdays at Notorious Grey Fox – 7:00 PM

🎸 Georgie's Local Tuesday Night Jam Session – 7:00 PM

🛋️ Free Lounge & Learn Series – 7:30 PM at Wildfires Bookshop

August 13, 2025

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

🌈 Pride Storytime – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

🌈 Annual Pride Hoedown at Century House – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

🛝 Play in the Parks: Upper Hume Park – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

💃 Dancing Queens at təməsew̓txʷ Centre – 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM

🎨 Family Paint Party – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

❓️ Trivia Night at Georgie's Local – 7:00 PM

🏃 Run Club at Steel and Oak  – 7:00 PM

🏃 Pride Run Club in Memoriam at Steel and Oak  – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎲 Drag Bingo w/ Justin Abit at Metro Hall – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

👦👧 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Bully’s Studio – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Night at Frankie G’s – 7:30 PM

🎭 Theatre Season Sparkles: Royal Canadian Theatre Returns to New West!

Get ready, New Westminster! The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is making a grand return for its 2025–2026 season, bringing big laughs, enchanting tales, and a whole lot of local charm. Whether you're a die-hard theatre lover or just looking for a great night out, this season promises something for everyone.

🎬 Kicking things off at Anvil Theatre this October is the hilariously titled and wildly entertaining They Came From Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church Hall in Time for the Townswomen’s Guild’s Coffee Morning—a quirky comedy full of unpredictable fun.

🐚 Come January, families can dive under the sea with the always-popular The Little Mermaid, staged at the Massey Theatre in Uptown. Expect dazzling costumes, catchy tunes, and a whole lot of mermaid magic.

🧸 And to wrap up the season in March, return to the Anvil for the heartwarming and beautifully staged The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane—a moving tale that’s sure to leave audiences spellbound.

✨ Bonus! Subscribe before September 2nd and get 20% off all three shows. That’s your ticket to a full season of unforgettable theatre—at a sweet discount.

📍 Learn more and grab your seats here: anviltheatre.ca

 🏒 New West Knights Launch Skill-Packed Fall & Winter Hockey Program

The New Westminster Minor Ball Hockey Association is thrilled to announce the return of our Knights Fall & Winter Ball Hockey Program — a perfect way for young players to stay active, build their skills, and prep for the upcoming Spring 2026 season!

🏒 Beginning Saturday, September 13, sessions will run at the Queen’s Park Sportsplex, offering a high-energy indoor environment where players can level up their game — rain, shine, or snow.

Each session is designed with skill development at its core, focusing on fundamentals like stickhandling, shooting, and strategic play. Scrimmages are also included, giving players a chance to apply what they’ve learned in a game-like setting while having a blast with teammates.

🛡️ This program isn’t just about staying in shape — it’s about building confidence, teamwork, and passion for the game, all in a supportive and fun environment.

👟 Gear Up for Game Day
To ensure a safe and full-participation experience, all players must come with proper equipment, including:
✔️ Helmet with cage or shield
✔️ Hockey gloves
✔️ Shin pads
✔️ Hockey stick
✔️ Water bottle

📍 Where: Queen’s Park Sportsplex, New Westminster
📅 When: Saturdays starting September 13
🔗 More info & registration: nwmbha.ca

Let’s keep the Knights spirit strong this season! 💪

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