1. Help the Royal City Gogos help grandmothers in Africa who are raising their grandchildren. The Artisan Crafts for Africa features works by more than 20 local crafters. Proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign. Artisan Crafts for Africa takes place on Friday, Nov. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unifor Hall, 326 12th St.
2. Check out the flicks featured a the New West Film Fest, which takes place Nov. 5,6 and 7 at Landmark Cinemas at the Shops at New West Station. Formerly New West Doc Fest, this year’s event aims to show cutting-edge films and documentaries including This Changes Everything, How to Change the World, CitizenFour, Rosewater, Borealis, Labyrinth of Lies and Victoria. For times, tickets and details, visit www.newwestfilmfest.ca.
3. Celebrate the Royal City Farmers Market’s winter market’s big move to uptown New Westminster on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Belmont Street (just off Sixth Street). Farmers, food trucks, artisans, gourmet food producers will be gathering to create a truly authentic winter farmers’ market experience. The grand opening celebration includes a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. and fun giveaways for the family.
4. Pick up some goodies at the annual craft sale and tea at Century House on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day includes an afternoon tea, crafts, a jewelry table, home baking, raffles and a white elephant area. Century House is located at 620 Eighth St. Still want to shop? Mount Zion Lutheran Church is having its annual fall tea and bazaar from 2 to 4 p.m. at 930 Cumberland St., while Knox Presbyterian Church is having a Christmas tea and bazaar from noon to 2:30 p.m. at 403 East Columbia St.
5. Venture to the Shadbolt Centre in Burnaby for the New West Artists Fall Classic art show on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You’ll find Shadbolt Centre at 6450 Deer Lake Road – just off of Canada Way.
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