1. Shred all your unnecessary documents and help local causes at the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s annual shred-athon. It’s taking place on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Canada Games Pool parking lot. Shredding is by donation, with proceeds being dispersed to a number of charities and programs in New West.
2. Check out the action at LitFest New West, which features readings, interviews, performances, discussions, workshops, community events, a marketplace and more. From May 13 to 19 events are taking place at venues across New Westminster. Saturday’s lineup includes a literary marketplace featuring local author at vendors, author workshops, author readings (including former premier Ujjal Dosanjh at 4:30 and Grant Lawrence at 5:30) and a singer/songwriter panel discussion on the art of songwriting. For a full schedule of events and locations, visit litfestnewwest.com.
3. Enjoy a blast from the past when 70’s rockers Stonebolt (I will still love you, Don’t you hide it) performs at the Union Jack Public House and Carvery on Saturday, May 14. Union Jack is located at 525 Seventh St.
4. Check out the Re-Cycle Rodeo at the Queensborough Community Centre on Sunday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The free event includes a kids’ bike obstacle course, community yard sale, bike-maintenance tips, kids crafts, barbecue fundraiser and entertainment. The Queensborough Community Centre is at 920 Ewen Ave.
5. Celebrate 50 years of play the Queen’s Park Preschool’s 50th anniversary reunion. Taking place at the preschool in Queen’s Park from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, the event includes carnival games, a bouncy castle, a photo booth, a bake sale, a barbecue, a children’s art show and entertainment.
6. Pop into the Sixth Street Pop-Up and Gallery this weekend to see work by children at the Queen’s Park Preschool. As part of the preschool’s 50th anniversary and Childcare Month (May), artists aged three to five have contributed 75 individual paintings and four group pieces. It’s taking place on Friday, May 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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