9 things to do in New West on the Nov 23 to 25 weekend

Holiday offerings, live entertainment and community events are among the offerings in New West this weekend.

Here are the Record’s picks for fun in New Westminster on the Nov. 23 to 25 weekend.

Saturday, Nov. 23

Recycling Pop-Up

Drop off your depot-only recyclables at the City of New Westminster’s recycling pop-up event, where solid waste staff will be able to answer questions and help guide you on how to recycle right in the city’s ongoing effort to minimize recycling contamination. Items being accepted are: soft and hardcover books; soft, flexible plastics; Styrofoam; textiles and clothing; small household appliances (ex. Toasters, coffee makers, etc.); and small scrap metals (ex. pots and pans, broken hammers, etc.) The city will not be accepting glass, garbage, large appliances or electronics, large scrap metals or other items not mentioned above at this popup.

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Engineering works yard, 901 First. St.

Herbert Spencer Christmas Craft Fair

Get into the holiday spirit at Herbert Spencer’s annual Christmas craft fair, which features more than 60 professional artisans and vendors, a bake sale and bistro serving food, drinks, and sweets. Be sure to drop by Candy Cane Lane, where Herbert Spencer students will sell their own handcrafted items.

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: École Herbert Spencer Elementary School, 605 Second St.
Details: Free admission.

Vicky Chow at Anvil Centre

Enjoy an evening of incredible music when Hong Kong/Canadian pianist Vicky Chow takes to the Anvil Theatre stage. Chow, who has performed on stages around the world, has been described as “brilliant” by the New York Times.

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Anvil Theatre, 777 Columbia St.
Details: Tickets are available online.

Winter Market

Get some holiday shopping done at the Queensborough Winter Market, which includes a variety of vendors selling crafts.

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave.
Details: Free admission.

Small Masterpieces exhibition

Enjoy a cup of hot apple cider and festive treats while you shop from the many treasures at the Van Dop Gallery’s annual Small Masterpieces exhibition. The Van Dop Gallery, a unique home-gallery founded in 1996, exhibits a curated multi-collection of contemporary artworks by Canadian artists in-house and online.

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Van Dop Gallery, 421 Richmond St.
Details: To reserve a time or get more information call Trudy at 604-521-7387.

Drop off your depot-only recyclables at our pop-up event on November 23, 10am - 2pm, at the Engineering Works Yard. Accepted materials include books, soft plastic, styrofoam, clothing, small appliances and more. Details at: https://t.co/HvYtsN9drA pic.twitter.com/ZvW2DCQMEs
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Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24

Super Weekend

Learn about common, local mushrooms and their many roles around the Fraser River (including how mushrooms and fungi act as nature’s communication system, connecting plants through the “wood wide web”) at this weekend’s family-friendly Super Weekend.

When: Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr.
Details: Super Weekend activities are included in admission to the Discovery Centre. Admission rates and details are available online.

Sunday, Nov. 24

The Grandmothers Canoe Journey

Attend The Grandmothers Canoe Journey film screening and discussion, where you follow a special cedar chest on an interconnected journey of wild salmon and Indigenous peoples from Cheam to Sapperton Landing. You’ll hear from the filmmakers of Love Intersections Society, Nadine Spence (who curated the Downstream Where the Waters Mix exhibition) and more.

When: Sunday, Nov. 24, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
Details: Free, but RSVP to [email protected].

RCLAS free online workshop

Get writing inspiration and tips at the Royal City Literary Arts Society’s free online workshop: Jump-Starting your Creative Writing Life. Hosted by Sarah Wethered, the event features authors Eileen Cook and kc dyer, who will share how they have reinvigorated their writing lives, from finding new inspiration, to developing a different process, or even changing genres.

When: Sunday, Nov. 24, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Online on Zoom
Details: Free. RSVP to [email protected].

Queen’s Park Residents’ Association AGM

Attend the Queen’s Park Residents’ Association’s AGM, which includes guest speaker, Mayor Patrick Johnstone. Everyone welcome.