Sunny skies are forecast for the weekend, so it’s a perfect time to get out and enjoy the springtime atmosphere in the Royal City. Here are the Record’s top weekend picks for the March 6 to 8.
1. Drop by River Market and check out the impressive talents of local jewelers, knitters and crafters attending the New Westminster Arts Council’s Artisans Fair. The fair takes place on Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of River Market, 810 Quayside Dr.
2. Check out the offerings at the Royal City Farmers Market, which is taking place on Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Along with a cool atmosphere, you’ll find fresh produce, baked goods – and much more.
3. Go back in time – musically speaking – at the Back to the 80s Retro Dance Night at The Columbia, which is part live band and part DJ music. The show takes place on Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at 530 Columbia St. in downtown New Westminster. Tickets are $20 online or $23 at the door. For tickets, visit www.thecolumbia.ca.
4. Get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. While parts of the country are blanketed under snow, spring is in the air in the Lower Mainland. Take advantage of the weekend’s sunny forecast and go for a walk and soak up the spring like surroundings. Wander through one of the neighborhoods and check out the cherry blossoms or head to one of the parks or waterfront trails.
5. Spring forward and turn your clocks forward by an hour this weekend. Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m.
6. Head to Langley and cheer on the New Westminster Secondary School junior girls’ basketball team, who are competing in the B.C. high school girls provincial championships at the Langley Events Centre this weekend. The girls are seeded Number 6. The final games will be played on Saturday. For game times, visit www.bchighschoolbasketballchampionships.com/jrgirls.
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