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April 28, 2025

🧘 Peace, Be Still Monday Meditation – 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

🕯️ Day of Mourning – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

📖 Cantonese Storytime (all ages) – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

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

🎶 New West Community Choir – 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM

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

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

April 29, 2025

🌺 Hanging Basket Workshop – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

🗣️ English Conversation Circles All Levels – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🍺 🎲 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

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

🎸 Georgie's Local Tuesday Night Jam Session – 7:00 PM

🗣️ English Conversation Circles All Levels – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

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

April 30, 2025

🌺 Hanging Basket Workshop – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

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

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

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 CaRT Peer Navigators – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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

📕 Reading Theatre Series "The Coronation Voyage" – 1:45 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

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Bully’s Studio – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Night at Frankie G’s – 7:30 PM

 ❎ It’s Election Day! Cast Your Vote in New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville by 7 p.m.

Voters in the new federal riding of New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville are heading to the polls today, April 28, 2025, to elect their next Member of Parliament. This newly redrawn riding includes the Maillardville area and replaces the former New Westminster—Burnaby district.

There are five candidates vying for your vote:

• Peter Julian (NDP) – Incumbent MP

• Jake Sawatzky (Liberal)

• Indy Panchi (Conservative)

• Tara Shushtarian (Green)

• Lourence Almonte Singh (Independent)

Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. today.

Voters are reminded to check their registration card for polling station details, or use the Voter Information Service at elections.ca to confirm their location and eligibility.

This election offers residents the chance to shape the future of their riding and have a say in Canada's federal leadership. Don't miss your chance to vote!

Unsure of where to vote? Click Here

 🐰 New Westminster Animal Services Hosts Free Small Pet Adoption Event on May 10

Animal lovers, mark your calendars! New Westminster Animal Services is hosting a special Pink Critter Club Open House and Adoption Event on May 10, inviting the community to meet and adopt some of the city’s cutest small animals.

Guests will have the chance to meet adoptable rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters, all looking for loving homes. As a special promotion, adoption fees will be waived, and new adopters will receive a free adoption kit to help their new pets settle in comfortably.

The event promises a fun and family-friendly atmosphere with crafts for kids and delicious refreshments for everyone to enjoy. It’s a perfect day out for families, animal lovers, and anyone interested in supporting local animal welfare.

The Pink Critter Club is part of New Westminster Animal Services' mission to find homes for small animals and promote compassionate care. With the theme "where all the boys and girls can be queens every single day," the event is all about celebrating the joy these little critters bring.

A big thank you goes to Bosley’s by Pet Valu for contributing to this special day.

Join New Westminster Animal Services and make a difference—whether by adopting a furry friend or simply showing support..

Check out the details for Pink Critter Club

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️I told the rain to lighten up…

but it just got heavier!☔️ 

Meme of the Day

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