We’ve got an eclectic range of offerings for you to consider this weekend, whether you’re into sports, community connections, entertainment or sweet things.
We are continuing with our popular feature, The Record’s Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend and offer the following suggestions for Jan. 31 to Feb. 2:
1. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Sticky’s Candy, which opens Saturday, Feb. 1 in Uptown New Westminster. The shop will feature all sorts of sweet treats including Pez, Fun Dip and Pop Rocks. Longing for a nostalgic candy from your childhood? Check out the new Sticky’s store at 618 Sixth St.
2. Meet author Evelyn Bensonas she celebrates her 80th birthday with a book signing at Black Bond Books in Royal City Centre. The New Westminster native will be signing copies of her new book, A Century in a Small Town – One Family’s Stories, from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1.
3. Enjoy some yummy pancakes at the Canadian Parents for French – New Westminster family pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at École Glenbrook Middle School. The event, which celebrates 25 years of late French immersion and 10 years of early French immersion in local schools, includes a morning of pancakes, magic shows, singing and a French book resource fair. Breakfast tickets are available at the door (701 Park Cres.) for $4 per child and $6 per adult.
4. Head to one of the local watering holes and take in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 2. The Seattle Seahawks will be taking on the Denver Broncos in one of the biggest games in sports.The game gets started at 3:30 p.m. local time, but you can bet the pubs will be filling up earlier as locals soak up the game day atmosphere.
5. Get involved with the Royal City Farmers Market Association, which is having its annual general meeting on Sunday, Feb.2. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting that’s being held in the upstairs conference room at River Market (810 Quayside Dr.). Doors open at 2:15 p.m., with guest speakers Jen Rustenmeyer and Grant Baldwin of The Clean Bin Project set to speak at 3 p.m. and election of new board taking place at 4 p.m. Memberships are available at the door for $10 cash. Nominations for board of directors were due by Jan. 29 and won’t be permitted at the meeting.
6. Dive into an afternoon of affordable fun at the $1 family swim at Canada Games Pool on Sunday, Feb. 2. The swim, held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is just $1 for each swimmer. For more information, call 604-526-4281.
Email your Top 5 ideas to [email protected] or send them to [email protected]. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings at www.royalcityrecord.com.
