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What's happening in New West this weekend? Top picks for Nov. 4 to 6

1. Shop and support the Royal City Gogos at the fifth annual Artisan Craft for Africa sale that’s raising funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.
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Royal City Gogos
Cathy Goss, left, and Arlene Lacroix checked out merchandise at a one of the Royal City Gogos' popular Artisan Crafts for Africa sales. While some women have expressed interest in joining the group they've been unable to do so as the group normally meets in the day, but they're planning to have some evening meetings this year - starting in April.Contributed/File

1. Shop and support the Royal City Gogos at the fifth annual Artisan Craft for Africa sale that’s raising funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. You’ll find hundreds of unique, handcrafted items at the sale, which takes place on Friday, Nov. 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Unifor Hall, 326 12th St. Admission is free.

2. Check out the many offerings at the Century House Association’s craft sale and tea on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 620 Eighth St. In addition to crafts and gift ideas galore, the event includes an afternoon tea, bake sale, raffles and white elephant.

3. Get inspired at Pecha Kucha New West,where presenters will share their passions in presentations featuring 20 slides for 20 seconds. Volume 13 is taking place on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at River Market. For tickets and info, go to www.pechakucha.org/cities/new-westminster/events.

4. Reach out and brighten a senior's day on Rise Sunday on RISE SUNDAY on Sunday, Nov. 6. Social isolation and lonliness increase with the shorter days, so make today the day you call or visit an aging parent, friend, neighbour or relative. Invite them for coffee, go for a drive or take them on an outing. Do something that lets them know they’re not invisible.  

5. Attend love and information at the Douglas College Studio Theatre.This fast-moving production features 10 actors in 40 scenes portraying 80 characters. Shows run to Saturday at 7:30 p.m., as well as a matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m. For more info and tickets, go to www.douglascollege.ca and search for Love and Information.

6. Meet popular CTV news reporter and bestselling author Mike McCardell at Black Bond Books in Royal City Centre, where he’ll be signing copies of his new book None of This Was Planned. The book-signing event is taking place on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. Books will be for sale at the event.

7. Fall behind and set back your clocks an hour on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m., when Daylight Saving Time ends. Fire Prevention Canada reminds residents that this is a good time to check the batteries on their smoke alarms.

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