1. Recycle your Christmas tree, support local charities and have fun at the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s annual tree chipping on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Canada Games Pool parking lot. In addition to bringing trees to be chipped and recycled, folks can also watch fire extinguisher demonstrations, listen to live music and enjoy a barbecue, popcorn and hot chocolate. Everything is by donation, with proceeds going to the charitable society, which helps those in need in the community.
2. Clean house and help charity at the same time. The New Westminster Lions Club is hosting a used clothing and bottle drive at the firefighters tree chipping this weekend to raise funds for its charitable endeavours. (See details above.)
3. Check out Sinbad and The Pirates and the Dinosaur, a traditional British panto that’s taking to the stage at Massey Theatre on Friday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 6 at 3:30 p.m. This Royal Canadian Theatre Company production is suitable for all ages, but take note: it includes pyrotechnic effects, simulated battles and hypoallergenic fog. Tickets are available at www.ticketsnw.ca.
4. Attend the Arts Club on Tour’s presentation of Misery on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St. Based on the book by Stephen King, the production contains mature content, violence, gunshots and some coarse language. Tickets are available at www.ticketsnw.ca.
5. Start the year off on a healthy note and pick up some fresh seasonal produce (and all kinds of other goodies) at the New West Farmers Market’s first winter market of 2018. It’s on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Belmont Street in uptown New Westminster.
6. Head to the New Westminster Public Library for help with all those new year’s resolutions you’ve made. Whether you want to get fit, improve your finances, take up a new hobby or enjoy life more – the library has resources that can help you achieve your goals. The New Westminster Public Library’s main branch is at 716 Sixth Ave.
Email your Top 5 ideas to [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings at www.newwestrecord.ca.
