Elvis! + City Council Changes

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 Rain Riddle - How does one raindrop ask another out?

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  🎀 Announcing Milestone Celebrations 🎁🎀 - New Feature Added - 😯 

  🗓️ New West Events - Looking Good

🕵️‍♂️ New West Local News - Elvis! + City Council Changes

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Celebrate Life's Big Moments in the New West Spotlight!

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Let’s come together to celebrate the amazing people who make New West such a vibrant and cherished community. Start sharing those milestone stories today!

January 12, 2025

⛪️ I Decided to Change. Now What? – 1:00 PM at Unity Church

🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 ⛸️ Public Skate at Moody Park - 1:15 to 2:45 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

🎭️ Someone Like You – 2:00 PM

📱 Tech Drop-in with Teens Teach Technology – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

🎨 Art Sundays - Free Arts Programming – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

January 13, 2025

👶 Baby Talk Drop-ins – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

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

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

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

January 14, 2025

📖 Storytime (3-5 years) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

📚️ NEW BYO Book Club – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

💰️ Littératie financière : maîtrisez vos finances personnelles!  – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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

👩‍💼 Naloxone and Overdose Prevention Training  – 6:30 PM

👼 Death Conversation Game X Phoenix – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🎭️ Trivia Tuesdays at Notorious Grey Fox – 7:00 PM

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

👪️ Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program (January 14-February 18)  – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

🧘 FREE Gentle Flow Yoga @ Vista Royale  – 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 👨‍🎤 👨‍🎤 Legends Show: Stunning Tributes to Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley Live

North America’s most celebrated tribute performers to the stage, accompanied by the dynamic Rockin’ Royals Band. This extraordinary event features stunning tributes to music legends Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley, offering an electrifying trip down memory lane.

Portraying Roy Orbison is Jesse Aron, hailed as one of the USA’s top Orbison tribute artists. Hailing from Wisconsin, Jesse captures the essence of the legendary performer with his effortless voice and striking resemblance. Relive timeless hits such as “Crying,” “Pretty Woman,” “Only The Lonely,” and “Running Scared” as Jesse takes you back to the golden era of rock and roll.

Performing as Elvis Presley is the world-class tribute artist Pete Paquette, celebrated as one of the most captivating Elvis performers in the industry today. With his powerful voice, high-energy stage presence, and playful connection with the audience, Pete delivers a performance that honors the King of Rock and Roll while leaving fans thrilled and wanting more.

Don’t miss this incredible celebration of two iconic artists brought to life on stage by world-class talent. The Legends Show promises a night of timeless music and entertainment for all generations.

Get Your Tickets Now!

 🏙️ New Westminster Council Meetings to Begin with Delegations Starting January 2025

Beginning January 2025, the City of New Westminster will implement changes to its council meeting structure, placing greater emphasis on community engagement by starting meetings with delegations and presentations. Starting January 13, council meetings will begin at 6 p.m. with delegations addressing the council immediately, eliminating the need for them to wait until later in the evening.

Community members or organizations wishing to address the council must submit a “request to speak” form online, granting them up to five minutes to present their issues or concerns. Delegates can choose to participate in person at New Westminster City Hall or virtually via telephone or video conference. The city’s procedures allow up to 10 individuals to speak at regular council meetings unless a public hearing is scheduled for the same evening.

This change is part of a broader update to council meeting procedures aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility. Other adjustments include a revised meeting schedule for 2025 and procedural changes such as allowing the acting mayor to preside over workshop meetings.

Revised Council Meeting Schedule

Under the new schedule, council meetings and workshops will alternate on Mondays, reducing the number of workshops by two each month. The revised structure ensures a total of four council-related meetings per month, including regular evening meetings, closed meetings, and workshops.

The updated schedule aims to balance efficiency in handling official city business with the need to address strategic priorities effectively. Mayor Patrick Johnstone and Councillors Ruby Campbell, Tasha Henderson, Jaimie McEvoy, and Nadine Nakagawa supported the schedule, citing its potential to prevent meetings from running late into the night and ensuring a thoughtful approach to issues.

However, Councillors Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas opposed the schedule. Fontaine expressed concerns about the impact of frequent Monday meetings on those with full-time jobs and questioned the value of the workshops, suggesting that they could instead be held on an as-needed basis.

Summary:

Starting January 2025, New Westminster city council meetings will begin with delegations at 6 p.m., giving presenters priority. The new meeting schedule reduces workshops while alternating them with council meetings on Mondays. While most council members supported the changes for efficiency and engagement, some expressed concerns about the frequency of meetings.!

Read the full article here!

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

 💧 How does one raindrop ask another out?

☔️ Water you doing tonight? 💧

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