Miss Filipinas + NW Photography Club

Issue #110

Author

Carla McNeil
January 14, 2025

  Inside this New West Spotlight Newsletter…

 🌤️ New West Weather - Mixed

 Rain Riddle - Why do you call dangerous precipitation?

 (Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

 💝 You’re So Sweet - Thank you, Sabah T.!

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

  🗓️ New West Events - a little something for everyone

🕵️‍♂️ New West Local News - Miss Filipinas + NW Photography Club

 😀 Viral Meme

 📰 Advertise with New West Spotlight - Buy One, Get One Free

Thank you Sabah - you are so sweet!

Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for today - Record high 12.3 2018 - Record low -7.5 2016

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

Do you know a New Westminster resident (or a former long-time New West resident) celebrating an incredible milestone? Whether it’s a 90th (or more!) birthday or a 60th (or more!) anniversary, let’s honor them in style!

Nominate your loved ones or friends to be featured in our daily digital newsletter, the New West Spotlight, and share their joy with the entire community. It’s a wonderful way to make their milestone moment even more special!

Submit the details through our quick Google Form here, and we’ll include their celebration on their big day.

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!

Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

January 14, 2025

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

💰️ New Westminster Scavenger Hunt – 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

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

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

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

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

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

January 15, 2025

💰️ Financial Aid (Welfare) Worker at NWPL – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

💰️ New Westminster Scavenger Hunt – 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

👶 Babytime (0-23 months)  – 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

🧑‍💼 Work BC Employment Services Drop-In – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

🎒 After-School Drop-In (5-12 years) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🌃 Pyjama Storytime (all ages)  – 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

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

🏃 Run Club  – 7:00 PM

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

🎭️ Drag Trivia hosted by Scarlett Rosé – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Notorious Grey Fox – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎭️ Stim City Mental Health Comedy – 7:30 PM

January 16, 2025

👶 Baby Social (0-23 months) –11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

💰️ New Westminster Scavenger Hunt – 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

📖 Tigrinya Storytime – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

🎙️ Table 29 Karaoke – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

📱 Tech Café - Bring your Own Device! – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

💃 Perfect (NWSS Dance Show) – 6:30 PM

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

🎭️ Bees Knees Burlesque – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

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

🎹 Dueling Pianos Vancouver – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎭️ Comedy Free for All – 7:30 PM

Join us for an extraordinary evening on January 25, 2025, at the Anvil Theatre, as 20 exceptional Filipina candidates from across Canada compete for the prestigious title of Miss Filipinas Worldwide. This groundbreaking event will determine Canada’s official representative to the Miss Universe Philippines Pageant, showcasing beauty, talent, and cultural pride on a global stage.

✨ Event Highlights:

  • Host: Miss Pauline Amelinckx, 2023 Miss Supranational 1st Runner-Up

  • Date: January 25, 2025

  • Time: Doors open at 6 PM

  • Location: Anvil Theatre

This is your chance to witness history in the making as the first-ever Miss Filipinas Worldwide is crowned. Celebrate the vibrant culture of the Filipino-Canadian community and cheer on these incredible candidates as they take the stage.

🎟 Limited seating available! Reserve your tickets now: Get Tickets Here

Presented by the United Filipino Canadian Associations in British Columbia, this event promises to be a dazzling celebration of unity, diversity, and cultural pride. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

Did you know that the New Westminster Photography Club has been active for over 70 years? To celebrate its legacy and reintroduce the club to the community, we’re thrilled to invite all photography enthusiasts to an exciting event:

🌟 Gear, Tips, and Tricks for Capturing Great Images of Birds
Presented by: Elizabeth Gray, a talented local photographer and educator.

🗓 Event Details:

  • Date: January 21, 2025

  • Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM

  • Location: Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park, New Westminster, BC

Join us for an engaging talk as Elizabeth shares her expertise in bird photography. Her presentation will cover:

  • The gear and camera settings needed to capture stunning bird photos

  • Tips on using focus modes and when to apply them

  • Techniques to transform ordinary bird shots into captivating images showcasing behavior, flight, and portraits

🐦 Tired of photos of birds flying away? Elizabeth’s tips will help you take your bird photography to the next level!

📌 Check out her nature photography and learn more about her classes here: Elizabeth Gray Photography

About the New Westminster Photography Club:

The New Westminster Photography Club is a community of photographers passionate about improving their skills and sharing knowledge through club activities. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, the club provides a welcoming space for everyone with a shared love for photography.

📅 Club Details:

  • When: Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays from September to early June (the schedule may vary in December and June).

  • Where: Meetings are typically in person in New Westminster, BC, with occasional sessions held on Zoom or other platforms.

🎯 What We Offer:

  • Workshops & Guest Speakers: Learn from experts in a variety of photography genres.

  • Photography Outings: Explore new locations and hone your skills in the field.

  • Competitions & Exhibitions: Participate in internal and external contests or showcase your work in the community.

  • Member Sharing: Connect with fellow photographers who have a wide range of interests and expertise.

🔗 Learn more about the club here: New Westminster Photography Club.

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

💧 What do you call dangerous precipitation? 💧 

🌧️ A rain of terror. 😱 

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