New West Comic Fest + The Perfect Pairing

Issue #135

Author

Carla McNeil
February 08, 2025

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February 08, 2025

🍾 ROTARY Community Bottle-Drop – 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN

🖊️ S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Settlement Service Drop-In – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

🥐 Perogy Making Bee  – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🧵 Joy of Mending  – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

🎭️ Ballet Jörgen’s Sleeping Beauty  – 4:00 PM Massey Theatre

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

🎨 Colours of the Night – 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM

🎭️ King Musu An African Play – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

⛺️ Youth Overnighter  – 8:00 PM to February 09, 8:00 AM

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

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

🧒 Inner Child Running Your Life  – Heart to Heart

February 09, 2025

📽️ VSC Movie Day - Dogman – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🎨 ADHD Expressive Art Therapy – 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

⛸️ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 2:00 PM

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

📽️ New West Film Society AGM – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM  

🥳 Condom Packing Party in New West – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

🏈 Super Bowl Party 2025 – 12:00 NN at RCC Lounge

📚️ Explore Wordbuilding & Storytelling with PJ Patten – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🏈 Super Bowl Party 2025 – 2:00 PM at The Thirsty Duck Public House

🏈 Super Bowl Party 2025 – 3:00 PM at Legion Branch #2

🏈 Super Bowl Showdown – 3:30 PM at Itilia Kitchen & Bar

🏈 Ball Super Bowl Party 2025 – at Kelly O’Bryan’s New West

🏒 Try Ball Hockey – Queen’s Park Sportsplex

🏈 The Big Game at Red Bar – Starlight Casino

🏈 Super Bowl Party 2025 – Georgie’s Local

🏈 Super Bowl Party 2025 – Frankie G’s

🏈 Super Bowl Party 2025 – Howe Sound Brewing

🏈 Super Bowl Party 2025 – Sapperton District Taphouse

🏈 Super Bowl Party 2025 – Begbies Tavern

February 10, 2025

👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

🎶 Couloir – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Anvil Theater

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

🥍 Bring a Buddy Intro to Lacrosse – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

Comic fans, collectors, and pop culture enthusiasts won’t want to miss New West Comic Fest 2025, happening on Saturday, March 22, 2025! This exciting event will feature 50 tables filled with comic books, artwork, posters, stickers, toys, and more, making it the perfect spot to find rare issues, discover local creators, or pick up some unique collectibles.

Located just a 7-minute walk from Sapperton Station, the event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow fans and support independent artists and vendors. Whether you’re hunting for a key title or just browsing, there’s something for every comic lover.

Vendor tables are still available! Those interested in booking a table can apply here: https://forms.gle/HzBrXNFhGMM1GdtCA.

Mark your calendar and get ready for a fun-filled day of comics, collectibles, and creativity at New West Comic Fest 2025!

Whether single, coupled up, or in a "complicated" situation, Pacific Breeze Urban Winery has the perfect way to celebrate this Valentine’s and Galentine’s season! Two exciting events are lined up for wine and chocolate lovers:

🍷 Singles & Galentine’s Mingler – February 13, 2025
Gather your best friends or meet new ones at this fun-filled Singles & Galentine’s Mixer! Enjoy a welcome drink, a wine flight featuring three 2 oz. pours, and a chocolate pairing from Star Choco-Bar with each wine. Light snacks will also be provided.

💖 Couples' Valentine’s Celebration – February 14, 2025
For those spending the holiday with a special someone, Pacific Breeze Winery is hosting a romantic evening for couples. Enjoy a selection of their locally made wines, along with a gift box of chocolate-dipped strawberries, making for the perfect date night experience.

🎟️ Tickets & Reservations

  • Singles & Galentine’s Mixer: $35 for members / $40 for non-members

  • Couples' Valentine’s Event: Ticket details are available via Pacific Breeze Winery’s bio link

  • Limited spots are available! Be sure to purchase tickets in advance to secure your place.

📍 Event Location: Pacific Breeze Urban Winery
📞 Questions? Contact (604) 522-2228 or [email protected]
🚨 No refunds. Chocolates may contain nuts.

Raise a glass to love, friendship, and great wine—don’t miss out on these unforgettable Valentine’s events!

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🦉 What do you call a baby owl stuck in the rain? 🌧️ 

🦉☔️ A moist owlette.

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