1. Show your pride at the New West Pride Columbia Street party 2017 on Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. on Columbia Street between Fourth and Eighth streets. It features a spoken word stage, a DJ stage, a drag stage at the Heritage Grill, a live band stage, a substance-free dance party, vendors and more. You can also check out VIBE 11: PRIDE at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
2. Take a spin around the ice at Moody Park Arena, where you can enjoy a loonie skate on Fridays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. Moody Park Arena is at 701 Eighth Ave.
3. Stock up on books at the New Westminster Public Library’s big blowout book sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 716 Sixth Ave. Fill a bag for $5 or bring your own box and fill it for $10.
4. Hunt for treasures at the Quayside Boardwalk Sale on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 am. to 3 p.m., where Quayside residents will be holding a community yard sale. The Quayside Community Board has invited buildings along the Fraser River boardwalk and Quayside Drive to participate in the event, so you never know what you’ll find.
5. Cruise down to Fraser River Discovery Centre and take in a Faces of the Fraser presentation by historian Archie Miller, who will discuss some colourful and intriguing stories from the history of the Mighty Fraser. The event, taking place on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 788 Quayside Dr., includes a one-hour presentation, a Q&A session and light refreshments. It’s free, but pre-register at Eventbrite.ca (search for Faces of the Fraser).
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