Recycle Pop-Up + Gogo's Craft Sale and Please Let the Weatherman Be Wrong Again!

  Inside this New West Spotlight Newsletter…

 🌧️ New West Weather - maybe the weatherman will be wrong again today??

 Rain joke of the day - Why did the raincoat go to the doctor?

(answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

🗓️ New West Events - What are you doing today?

🕵️‍♂️ New West Local News - Recycle Pop-Up + Gogo's Craft Sale

 😀 Viral Meme

November 09, 2024

 🍾 Community Bottle Drop – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 🎨 Poppy Painting – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

 📖 RCLAS presents Tellers of Short Tales and Poetic Justice: In Honour of Remembrance Day – 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM

 🚲️ Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth – (For youth ages 13 - 18) 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

 🥿 Faetful Events Present Starfall Ball – The Metro Hall at 6:00 PM

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

 🎸 A Celebration of Classic Rock with The Michael Dunn Project – Anvil Theater

November 10, 2024

 🖋️ Write for Rights – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

 🎨 Comics Journaling Art Workshop with PJ Patten – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 🐎 Lest We Forget the Animals Too – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 🎭️ Kisi Ko Batana Mat – 7:30 PM

 🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

November 11, 2024

👪️ Family Playtime Drop-in (Quayside) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

👪️ Uptown Playtime Drop-in (Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

🚶 WWI New Westminster Self-Guided Veterans Walking Tour – 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

💐 Remembrance Day Ceremony – 10:25 AM to 11:30 AM

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

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

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

 ♻️ Recycling Pop-Up: Dispose of Depot-Only Recyclables with Ease

On November 23, 2024, New Westminster will host a special recycling pop-up event at the Engineering Works Yard, located at 901 First Street, to help residents dispose of certain items not accepted in regular recycling bins. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members can drop off a range of depot-only recyclables and receive guidance from the city's Solid Waste and Recycling Team, who will be available to answer questions and provide recycling tips to reduce contamination.

Accepted Items for Drop-Off Include:

• Soft and hardcover books

• Soft, flexible plastics

• Styrofoam

• Textiles and clothing

• Small household appliances (such as toasters and coffee makers)

• Small scrap metals (like pots, pans, and broken tools)

Items that are not accepted at this event include large appliances, large scrap metals, large electronics, glass, garbage, and any other non-listed recyclables. Residents are encouraged to use the Recycle Coach app to find alternative locations for recycling or disposing of these items.

Residents can visit New West's recycling page for more information on recycling guidelines and ways to reduce contamination.

 🎁 Discover Unique Crafts and Holiday Treats at the Royal City Gogos’ Annual Sale

The Royal City Gogos’ annual Artisan Craft Sale is back, offering an expanded selection of locally-made crafts and seasonal treats on November 23. This year, visitors will find 15 “departments” brimming with handmade items, including new offerings like men’s beard oils, Parisian-inspired pendants, designer fabric cushions, and handwoven scarves. Festive Christmas décor is also on display, alongside the ever-popular vintage and collectibles section, making it a one-stop holiday shopping experience.

This year, the event introduces a Thrift Department, where shoppers can find upcycled fashion accessories at bargain prices. Food lovers are in for a treat, with options like Christmas cakes, loaves, cookies, and more. Shoppers can even place special orders for porch planters, charcuterie boards, and portable tea parties.

Event Details:

• Admission: Free

• Parking: Free

• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

All proceeds support the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers Campaign, which aids African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS.

See You There! We have a full Christmas Schedule coming out on November 12, 2024.

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

Why did the raincoat go to the doctor?

Answer: Because it was feeling under the weather!🌧️

Meme of the Day

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