Summer doesn’t officially end until Sept. 22 but the coming week marks the unofficial end of summer 2024 for many folks.
With students and teachers heading back to the classrooms this week, many families will start settling into their new routines. But that does not mean the summer fun is completely done for the year.
Here is a look at what’s happening in New West in the week ahead – from Monday, Sept. 2 until Sunday, Sept. 8.
For weather watchers
Sunny skies and warm days are coming up this week in New West. The forecast shows sunshine with some clouds, with daytime temperatures ranging from the early to high 20s throughout the week.
For meeting watchers
No city council, school board or police board meetings are scheduled for the coming week. With summer soon ending, meetings will return to their regular schedules this month.
For folks concerned about city services and/or taxation
You’ll have to act fast for this one: The City of New Westminster has been encouraging community members to complete an online survey about the 2025 budget – but the deadline is tomorrow (Monday, Sept. 2). You can read our story about it here and find the link to the survey (which should take about 15 minutes to complete) here.
For families looking for some end-of-summer fun
☀️The City of New Westminster is hosting Wet and Wild, which includes giant games, water balloons and other family-friendly activities. This free event is happening on Monday, Sept. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ryall Park spray park, 920 Ewen Ave.
☀️Fraser River Discovery Centre is hosting Summer Discovery Days on the Labour Day long weekend. With a focus on the various types of harvests of the Fraser River basin, the programming gives folks a chance to participate in a simulation activity of harvesting and weaving to understand how cedar is used by Indigenous communities across the Fraser River basin, attend a story time about the language of seasons, do a beading activity, and use a phenology wheel to learn about the seasonal changes related to harvests. It is happening on Monday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. Admission rates apply.
For foodies, shoppers and folks seeking a sense of community
The New West Farmers Market’s weekly market features activities and live entertainment, and – of course – vendors selling produce, meat, baked goods, artisan products and much more. It is on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 3 to 7 p.m.in Tipperary Park (next to city hall).
For folks looking for some live music and good, clean fun
The Recovery Day BC Festival returns to uptown New West on Saturday, Sept. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. The street celebration includes more than 100 community booths from local businesses, artisans, and non-profit groups, food, family-friendly activities, and live music. The festival takes place at Sixth and Sixth.
Sept 7: @RecoveryDayVan, Canada's largest mental health & addiction recovery event, is in Uptown at 12-5pm. Live music, a kids zone, and more importantly, booths providing information on mental health and addiction recovery. https://t.co/QWApdBOiS0#newwest #uptownnewwest pic.twitter.com/YzmURpIYNH
— Uptown New West (@MyUptownNewWest) August 30, 2024
For community-minded folks
Parkinson Super Walk 2024 is taking place in New Westminster on Saturday, Sept. 7 in Moody Park, 600 Eighth St. The walk around Moody Park – one of more than 20 taking place across B.C. – is raising money for life-changing programs and services provided by Parkinson Society British Columbia. Registration begins at 11:30 and the walk starts at 2 p.m., with the event wrapping up at 2 p.m.
For folks searching for a fun night out – or a bit of inspiration
PechaKucha New West returns for another evening of inspiring presentations, great tunes and community connections. It’s happening on Friday, Sept. 7 at the Sapperton Community Hall, 318 Keary St. DJ Machinale of Social Medium will start spinning tunes when the doors open at 7 p.m. and presentations will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $11.98 and available online. You can read more about it in this Record article. The concession will be stocked with beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages – with proceeds helping PechaKucha New West put on more events.
For art lovers
Art Sundays, a series of free arts programming, presents an acrylic painting workshop facilitated by artist Gayatri Yelegaonkar. All art supplies will be provided. Registration is not required, but space is limited. It’s happening on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Studio Room 411 at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
For board game fans
Friendsday Night is a reoccurring casual gaming group featuring board games and party game fun. It strives to provide a cozy space where you can meet new friends, support other local gaming clubs and nearby community events. This LGBTQIA2S+ friendly event is open to all ages, but minors under 13 years of age must be supervised by a guardian. It’s taking place on Friday, Sept. 6 from 6 to 1130 p.m. at 527 Front Street Mews. The venue has a 32-person capacity. The venue fee is $2. More details are available online.
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