Youth Power + Basketball Court Resurfacing

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July 18, 2025

⚽️ 2025 NWPD Kids Summer Soccer School – 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

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

🧸 Afternoon Playtime – New West Family Place – 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Friday Sessions – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – Doors open at 6:00 PM

🎉 Fridays on Front: Bollywood Night – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🥍 Salmonbellies vs Shamrocks – 6:45 PM at The Q Centre

🎲 Hitmix Bingo - Howe Sound – 7:00 PM

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

🎸 Live Music at The Terminal - Mike Van Eyes – 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM

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

🥋 Karate Summer Camp – at Hawkes Martial Arts

🎲 Board Night Game – Phantom Alley

July 19, 2025

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

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

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

🎨 Drawings that come to Life! With Red and Blue Stories – 11:00 AM

🛍️ New West Craft – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎶 Uptown Live Summer Series – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

👕 Vintage & Streetwear POP-UP Shop – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

🦴 Bark and Brew Party – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

📜 Origami with Yuki Anthony (3-6 years) – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

🍎 PIPSC CP Subgroup Hume Park Picnic – 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📜 Origami with Yuki Anthony (Ages 7-12) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🎶 Outdoor Bhangra Dance Workshop – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🎸 New West Summer Patio Sessions – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🚲️ Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth Ages 13 - 18 – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

🙏 Monthly Gathering – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🚴‍♂️ Honda Celebration of Light Bike Ride – Meet at Century House at 6:30 PM

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

🖌️ Egg Tempera Painting Workshop – The Gallery at Queen's Park

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

July 20, 2025

🧘 Align Your Body Mind & Soul - Breathwork & Bodycode Workshop – 4:00 AM

🏞️ Explore Queen's Park: Guided Bird Watching (16+ years) – 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spectrum Strong Parents – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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

🏞️ Explore Queen's Park: Guided Nature Walk (All Ages) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

🎶 Queen's Park 2025 Summer Concert Series – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

🚢 Summer Sundays @ the Samsom V – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

⛸️ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

🧿 Beading Workshop at World of Art – 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🎙️ Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub Thursday

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🧘 Meditation Class – 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM

🍎 Community Picnic! – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

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

🎭️ New West Bingpot! Thursday Trivia - Howe Sound – 7:00 PM

🎭️ LADY GAGA: ARTPOP vs. MAYHEM- Drag Dinner – 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM

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

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

🎭️ The Ladies Foursome – 8:00 PM at Bernie Legge Theatre

🖌️ Egg Tempera Painting Workshop – The Gallery at Queen's Park

🌟New West Teens: Join the Conversation and Shape Your City🌟

Hey New West teens—this is your chance to speak up, share your ideas, and help shape your city’s future… all while enjoying some tasty perks!

The Community Advisory Assembly is looking for youth like you to join a diverse team of local residents who meet regularly with City staff and Council. Whether you're passionate about climate action, parks and public spaces, or local culture, this is the place to be heard.

Here’s why you’ll want in:

🍱 Free meals at every meeting
💸 Honorarium for youth under 19
🗣️ Real talk on issues that matter to your generation
🤝 Make friends and connections from across New West
🎓 Volunteer hours, résumé boosters, and experience that stands out
📄 Reference letters for school, work, or future opportunities

Meetings are welcoming, collaborative, and a real chance to make a difference while building your skills and network. Whether you're a future changemaker or just want to dip your toes into civic life, this is a fun and meaningful way to start.

🗓️ Deadline to apply: July 20
🔗 More info + application

🏀 Moody Park Basketball Court to Undergo Resurfacing This August

As part of the City of New Westminster’s ongoing commitment to enhancing community recreation spaces, the Moody Park Basketball Court Resurfacing Project is scheduled to begin on August 18, 2025, weather permitting.

The resurfacing work includes fresh pavement and line painting to improve play quality and safety for users. The project will take approximately seven days to complete, and the basketball court will be closed for the entire duration.

🛠️ Construction Hours
Monday to Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🎾 The adjacent tennis and pickleball courts will remain open throughout the project. Visitors can continue to access them via the north side of the courts.

🚧 The City is working to minimize any disruption and thanks all residents and park users for their patience during the improvement period. Regular updates will be shared through official City communication channels.

📞 Have Questions?
Contact the Parks & Recreation team:
📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 604-527-4567

🔗 Learn more: newwestcity.ca/mp-basketball-court-resurfacing

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🌧️ What do you call it when it rains on your birthday? ☔️🎂 

🎉 A “wet” and wild celebration! 💦 

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