Overpass Repaired + Farewell to Tree

  Inside this New West Spotlight Newsletter…

 ☔️ New West Weather - Showers ☔️ 

 Daily Rain Joke - Why were the rain and the lightning bolt in the news? (Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

🗓️ New West Events - a few events to choose from! 😆 

🕵️‍♂️ New West Local News - Overpass Repaired + Farewell to Tree

 😀 Viral Meme

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November 21, 2024

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

 ⛴️ Christmas Lunch Cruises on the Fraser – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 🎨 Mixed Media Craft and Create (Nov 18 to Dec 16) – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

 🌺 Integrating Native Plants – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

 📱 💻️ Parents Seminar: Keeping Kids Safe Online – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

 🧧 New West Progressives Fall Fundraiser – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

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

November 22, 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

 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 📖 Tigrinya Story Time – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

 🍔 Between 2 Buns  – 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 🎨 Mixed Media Craft and Create (Nov 18 to Dec 16) – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

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

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

November 23, 2024

 ♻️ Recycling Pop-Up – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

 👗 Herbert Spencer Christmas Craft Fair – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

 🕸️ Wood Wide Web – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 🎁 Winter Craft Market – 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

 🛍️ Queensborough Winter Market – 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

 🖼️ Van Dop Gallery’s Annual Small Masterpieces Exhibition – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 ⛴️ Christmas Lunch Cruises on the Fraser – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

 🧘‍♀️ Good Brown Girl or Badass Queer Aunty? – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 📖 Author Visit with Kallie George  – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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

 🧵 Rug Tufting: Learn to make your own rug – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 📸 SOLOHA. Festive Photo Evening at Stephanos – 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM

 🎹 Vicky Chow Philip Glass Piano Etudes – 7:30 PM

 🎶 Douglas College Fall Concert Series: Chorus and Chorale – 7:30 PM

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

Have you seen our full list of Christmas events?

Check it out HERE.

If we have missed anything,

mail [email protected], we will add it to the list! 

 🥳 Good News at the Quay: River Market Overpass Repaired

Residents and visitors to the Quay can now celebrate the long-awaited repair of the second-level overpass at the River Market. Although the restoration faced delays due to the project requiring more work than initially anticipated, the results are worth the wait.

The repair has brought renewed functionality and appeal to a key feature of the River Market, a hub for community and commerce in New Westminster. While the process took longer than expected, the completion of this project underscores the market's dedication to enhancing the Quay experience for all.

This improvement at the River Market is a welcome development, showing how perseverance and commitment can lead to positive changes in the community.

 🌳  A Farewell to One of Simcoe Park’s Big Trees

Aftermath from the storm…

Simcoe Park, one of New Westminster’s largest and most picturesque neighborhood parks, has lost one of its iconic large trees. Known for its vibrant community garden, tennis courts, adventure playground, soccer field, and open green spaces, the park offers scenic views of the Fraser River and serves as a beloved gathering place for locals.

The loss of the tree has left a noticeable void, but a thoughtful gesture left behind has touched the hearts of many. A sweet poem placed at the site honors the tree and its role in the park’s beauty and charm. This heartfelt tribute reflects the deep connection the community feels to the park’s natural landmarks.

Parting Words

Dear Tree, dear Tree

You were always with me

Even though I was new

You left me, askew.

Dear Tree, dear Tree

How tall you used to be.

But you went way low,

After the wind's great blow.

Dear Tree, dear Tree

You were always with me.

But you have left us now,

In a great feeling of sorrow.

Love

Author not known

While the absence of the tree is felt, the message serves as a poignant reminder of the joy and memories these towering giants provide in neighborhood spaces like Simcoe Park. life.

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

 📺️ Why were the rain and the lightning bolt in the news? 🌧️⚡️ 
Answer: Are you sure you want to know? It’s shocking! 

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