In the Community

Enjoy tea, treats, entertainment, art and kids' activities, all in the beautiful shady surroundings of the Port Royal Community Garden. Check out the Mad Hatters Tea Party during the New West Cultural Crawl on Aug. 12.

What do you know about 12 th Street? You can discover the street in a whole new way with Homes, Hangouts and Hidden History, a walking tour set for Saturday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Popular O Canada Crosswords are just one of Annie Boulanger's recommendations for summer reading this year. Check out her list.

1. Check out a classic when the Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company brings William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the stage of the Queen’s Park bandshell at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug. 5.

An eclectic lineup of artisans descended on New West for the annual Artisan Market at Anvil Centre.

Century House is seeking seniors (and youth) to get involved in intergenerational projects that will appeal to a variety of interests.

What's happening Around Town

New West kids are being invited to get adventurous. The Spare Parts Adventure Society is returning to Tipperary Park on Sunday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Any New Westminster resident with a valid New Westminster Public Library card can access, in addition to the library’s physical materials, a wide selection of online resources.

The British Columbia Girls Choir has taken home an award for an international choral competition with the help of young singers from New West.