1. Head to Anvil Centre to see BRIDGE, the latest exhibition at the New Media Gallery. Running until July 16, this exhibition containing video, sound and electronic media art looks at the interplays between the physicality of a familiar structure, its haunting sonic characteristics and a rich network of metaphoric and symbolic connections. The New Media Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays) on the third floor of Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
2. Expose kids and youth to the world of an entrepreneur at Tinypreneurs, where they’ll get access to some basic financial education concepts and learn the value of helping others along the way to success, and have a chance to win up to a $1,000 cash prize. Tinypreneurs takes place on Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the boardwalk between River Market and Fraser River Discovery Centre.
3. Support activities for residents at Royal City Manor at the long-term care home’s sidewalk sale on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 77 Jamieson Ct. All items are $5 or less.
4. Listen to the winning stories and poems of the Royal City Literary Arts Society’s fifth annual Write On contest, when winning authors read their words. The afternoon of winning stories and poems is taking place on Saturday, June 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Old Crow Coffee Co., 655 Front St.
5. Drop in to Moody Park or Queen’s Park arenas and check out the John Witt Memorial Bellie Bowl, the New Westminster Minor Lacrosse Association’s annual tournament for novice players (aged nine and 10.) The action takes place June 2 to 4 at both arenas, but the impressive raffle table is only at Queen’s Park Arena.
6. Check out the JCC Community Celebration, a free, family-friendly community event featuring Tzofim Friendship Caravan Band from Israel, music, dance, family activities, food and more. It’s on Sunday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park.
7. Drive 4UR School in support of New Westminster Secondary School on Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 835 Eighth St. For every test drive, Ford will make a $20 donation to NWSS. To pre-register, go to www.forddrive4ur.ca/en/newwestminster
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