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1. Check out Cartooney, the latest exhibit at the New Media Gallery in Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. The exhibit, which run until Feb. 2, features works by six international artists and explores the impact of animated cartoons.

The New Westminster Museum and Archives’ latest exhibition explores and celebrates the Sikh community of New Westminster. An Ocean of Peace: 100 Years of Sikhs in New Westminster opens Jan. 15 and runs until May 31 in the New Westminster Museum.

The New Westminster Police Department is looking to recruit more volunteers for its crime prevention unit this year.

New Westminster firefighters were pretty blown away by their 2020 tree-chipping event.

1. Recycle your Christmas tree and support local charities at the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s annual tree chipping on Saturday, Jan. 4 and Sunday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mayor Jonathan Cote is taking on the world in the next decade. Cote is embarking on a walking challenge starting on Jan. 1, 2020.

Century House is a great place to head in the new year to help with your New Year’s resolutions. Whether you want to get more active, make new friends, get more tech savvy or take up a new hobby, there’s no shortage of offerings at Century House.

Christmas tree chipping event continues in New West By Theresa McManus It’s business as usual for the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s 2019 tree-chipping event but plans for future years are yet to be determined.

1. Check out all the action at Winter Celebrations at Anvil Centre, featuring free live entertainment, a lantern labyrinth, activities for the family and more. It’s on until Jan. 5 (closed Jan. 1), beginning at 3 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.