1. Watch The Age of Love, a humorous and poignant documentary-romance by Steven Loring that follows the adventures of seniors who sign up for a speed dating event for 70- to 90-year-olds. It’s being screened at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Festival at Century House.
2. Experience how seniors rock at the 2016 Seniors Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth St. The day’s highlights a keynote presentation by CTV personality Mike McCardell, workshops, presentations, an information fair and a free lunch.
3. Attend Literacy New West’s book fair on Sunday, Oct. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. at Century House. All gently used books are available by donation and money supports literacy initiatives in New Westminster.
4. Sip on hot apple cider and take home some fresh apple juice at the New West Apple Press Fest. It’s taking place on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lord Kelvin Elementary School, 1010 Hamilton St. If you’d like you can bring apples to put through the cider presses, but it’s not mandatory. You must bring a clean jar if you’d like to take home some cider.
5. Listen to The Music of Junk – a show in which 11 singers and musicians play original compositions with junk and recycled materials like a garbage can cell, a bed frame harp and a wheelbarrow bass. The all-ages show takes place at Massey Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $7 for children five and under, and are available at www.ticketsnw.ca.
6. Enjoy a night out on the town and support autism programs at El Santo restaurant’s five-course fundraising dinner on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. The evening includes live music and entertainment, guest speakers, silent and live auctions and surprises. Tickets are $125 and are available at the restaurant at 680 Columbia St. or via eventbright.ca (search for El Santo). Proceeds will go to the Canucks Autism Network.
7. Sate your taste buds at the final weekend of Feast on the Fraser, which features a Pizza & Beer night on Friday, Sept. 30 at Boston Pizza, a dinner cruise with Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours and Rise & shine with Good 2 Go on Saturday, Oct. 1 and An Ode to Lulu (the wrap-up event) at Match Eatery and Public Houses. Tickets range from $25 to $65 and are available at www.tourismnewwestminster.com.
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