NYE Georgie’s Local +Pilot Car Free Zone Near Schools

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December 31, 2024

 🏕️ Winter Break Camp – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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

 🍺 🎲 Beer and Board Games – 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

 ❓️ Trivia Tuesdays at Howe Sound New West – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

 ⛄️ Winter Discovery Days 2024 – 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

 👯‍♂️ 👯‍♀️ Legion Branch 2 Dancing - 6:00 PM

 🌟 2025 New Year’s Eve Rewind Party – 7:00 PM

 🎆 New Year's Eve - Comedy House – 7:00 PM

 🍾 Starlight Casino - Match Eatery –  7:00 PM

 🌟 New Year's Eden - A Famous 5 – Pre-party starts at 7:30 PM

 🧨 Cheers to the New Year - Kids Welcome – 7:30 PM to 11:59 PM

 🍾 Kelly O’Bryans & Carlos O’Bryans – 8:00 PM

 🎆 New Year’s Eve Party 2025 - The Sapperton District Taphouse – 8:30 PM

 🍷 Itilia Kitchen & Bar – 9:00 PM

 🍾 NYE 2025 at Georgie’s Local – 9:00 PM

 🍻 Begbies Tavern – 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

January 01, 2025

👪️ 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

❓️ Trivia Night at Georgie's Local  – 7:00 PM

🏃 Run Club  – 7:00 PM

👦👧 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

January 02, 2025

🏕️ Winter Break Camp – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 New Year Holiday Movies – 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

📎 Resume Clinic with BCNSP – 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

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

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

 🍾 Celebrate 2025 in Style at Georgie’s Local: No Cover, Great Vibes!

Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable celebration at Georgie’s Local, the perfect spot for great drinks, delicious food, and incredible company. Situated along the scenic Columbia Street in New Westminster, this neighborhood favorite offers a high-energy New Year’s Eve bash you won’t want to miss.

Kick off the night with DJ Twix spinning the hottest tracks from 9 PM, setting the vibe for an evening full of dancing and fun. Sip on delicious drinks and shooter specials designed to keep the party going all night long 🎶. Best of all, there’s no cover charge, so you can celebrate without worrying about your wallet.

Whether you're catching up with old friends or meeting someone new, Georgie’s Local is the perfect place to toast to an amazing 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to make New Year’s Eve memorable with breathtaking river views, good vibes, and affordable fun.

When: New Year’s Eve, December 31
Where: Georgie’s Local, 250 Columbia St, New Westminster

Gather your crew, put on your dancing shoes, and let’s welcome the new year in style at Georgie’s Local!

 🎒 City to Explore Car-Free Zones Near Schools to Boost Safety

The City of New Westminster is considering the implementation of the School Streets program to improve safety around local schools and encourage physical activity among students. The program would temporarily close streets in front of schools to vehicular traffic during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times, creating car-free zones.

The initiative was brought forward by Councillor Tasha Henderson, who highlighted traffic concerns raised by parents from Herbert Spencer Elementary, Qayqayt Elementary, Fraser River Middle, and other schools. Henderson noted that a similar temporary street closure at Lord Kelvin Elementary proved effective in encouraging active transportation, reducing congestion, and fostering community interaction.

City council has directed city staff to collaborate with the Society of Children and Youth BC and School District 40 to identify suitable schools for a pilot program. Staff will report back with recommendations, including details on locations, costs, and potential transportation impacts. Updates to New Westminster's Safe Routes to School maps will also be part of this initiative.

Support for the program was expressed during the Dec. 16 council meeting by local resident Karen Crosby, a member of the New Westminster Climate Action Hub. Crosby emphasized the dual benefits of enhanced student safety and reduced environmental impact through increased active transportation options like walking and cycling. Citing examples from other Canadian cities, she noted that such initiatives have successfully decreased risks of injury near schools while fostering long-term behavioral changes.

The pilot project, which could run for as little as a week, would provide an opportunity for the community to offer feedback and assess its effectiveness. Crosby underscored the need for "space equity" in transportation planning, emphasizing that prioritizing active transport could lead to reduced traffic congestion.

Councillor Nadine Nakagawa expressed strong support for the program, seeing it as an investment in safer neighborhoods for students, families, and school staff. However, Councillor Daniel Fontaine stressed the importance of understanding how temporary road closures might affect surrounding streets and neighboring residents. Fontaine also reiterated his support for the Walking School Bus program, which he believes complements the goals of the School Streets initiative.

The council unanimously approved moving forward with the exploration of the pilot project, signaling a commitment to improving school zone safety and promoting active transportation for local families.

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