1. Keep the new year’s party going at Starlight Casino, where the Young Executives will perform a repertoire of rock, dance and pop songs from the past six decades at Redbar Lounge on Friday, Jan. 8 and Saturday, Jan. 9.
2. Chip your tree for charity at the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s annual tree chipping. It’s taking place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Canada Games Pool parking lot. Tree chipping is by donation. The event also includes a barbecue, entertainment, popcorn, face painting and fire extinguisher demonstrations.
3. Support local kids at the New Westminster Scouts bottle drive. It’s taking place at the firefighters’ tree-chipping event. Bring your empty bottles and cans to the Canada Games Pool parking lot to help local kids experience outdoor adventure and friendship.
4. Drop in to the New Westminster Public Library and view art by Angela Emsley on the second floor. The New Westminster resident specializes in acrylics and mixed media. While you’re in the library, why not pick up a book to assist you in keeping those new year’s resolutions?
5. Find photographic inspiration at Longevity, an exhibition by 25 members of the New Westminster Photography Club. The exhibition, which features a variety of subjects and styles, is taking place in the Community Art Space on the third floor of Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. If you can’t catch it this weekend, it’s on until Jan. 29.
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