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January 12, 2026

📖 Sensory Storytime (2-6 years) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🧘 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

🧩 Steel & Oak Puzzle Mondays – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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

January 13, 2026

🗣️ English Conversation Circles at the Welcome Centre – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

📖 Storytime (3-5 years) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

📚️ BYO Book Club – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

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

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🍺 Steel & Oak Beer and Board Games – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🧘 Re-Learning Self-Love Group Therapy – 6:30 PM to 9:00 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

🎷 Get Jazzed! Winter '26 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎤 Itilia Kitchen Karaoke Nights – 8:00 PM

January 14, 2026

💰️ Financial Aid (Welfare) Worker at NWPL – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

📝 CRA & Service Canada Clinic – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

☕️ Coffee & Real Estate Chat – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

📝 Statistics Canada Information Session – 2026 Census Hiring – 11:00 AM

📖 Babytime (0-23 months) – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 CaRT Peer Navigators – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

🧮 Free Tax Help for Small Businesses – 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

🍽️ New West Fun-loving Retirees Lunch – 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM

🎒 After-School Drop-In (5-12 years) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🌃 Pyjama Storytime (all ages) – 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

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

🏃 Steel & Oak Run Club – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

❓️ Frankie G’s Trivia Night – 7:30 PM

♻️ Everything You Need to Know About Waste & Recycling in 2026

A new year is the perfect time to refresh your recycling habits, and the City of New Westminster’s 2026 solid waste collection brochure is here to help make it easier than ever. This handy guide goes far beyond pickup dates, offering clear, practical tips to help households recycle smarter and reduce waste all year long.

Inside, residents will find easy-to-follow information on what belongs in each cart (and what doesn’t), how to avoid contamination, when and how to set carts out properly, recycling depot locations, and answers to frequently asked questions. The brochure is designed to support both single-family and multi-family homes, with guidance that reflects the diverse living situations across New Westminster.

Whether you’re new to the city or simply looking to fine-tune your routine, this resource is a great way to start 2026 on the right track. Small actions at home can make a big difference for our community and the environment.

📍 Paper copies are available at City facilities
💻 View or download the digital version at newwestcity.ca/collectionschedule

Let’s make 2026 a cleaner, greener year for New Westminster!

Get the 2026 Solid Waste Collection Guide

🌈🎶 Be the Change: An Evening of Music, Reflection, and Empowerment

This January, the Rainbow Chorus of New Westminster invites the community to an inspiring night of music with “Be The Change: Songs of Reflection and Empowerment.” Taking place at Sanctuary on 6th, this uplifting concert celebrates growth, unity, and hope through the powerful shared experience of choral music.

The program weaves together stirring works that encourage reflection and resilience, anchored by Chris Maunu’s May We Not Return and Jacob Narverud’s Be the Change. Each piece amplifies authentic voices and meaningful stories, creating an inclusive musical landscape that speaks to courage, transformation, and community connection.

With rich harmonies and thoughtful texts, the Rainbow Chorus invites audiences of all ages to pause, reflect, and imagine new possibilities—both individually and together. Whether you’re a longtime choral music lover or attending your first concert, this evening promises warmth, inspiration, and a sense of belonging.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Come early, settle in, and be part of a night where music truly moves hearts.

Join the Rainbow Chorus for a Night of Inspiration

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ What did the raindrop say when it was asked to dance? 💃 

“I’m ready to groove!” 👯 

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