In the Community

Evening in Tuscany fundraiser for Seniors Services Society

What's happening Around Town

1. Visit the animals at Queen’s Park petting farm before they head back to their winter homes. The animals’ last day in New West is Labour Day – Monday, Sept. 5. 2.

It’s not too late to indulge in one last afternoon of summer fun. Royal City Community Church is hosting its Last Blast of Summer family event at the church, 601 Eighth Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 3. The second annual event, which runs from noon to 3 p.

More money will be available for New West residents hoping to attend Douglas College.

Fall is a great time to make a fresh start and try something new, and New West seniors don’t have far to go to get some inspiration as Century House has a classes and programs getting underway in September.

1. Have a doggone good time at this year’s Doggy Fun Day, which includes free events for dogs and their people, including the dog/owner look-alike and bobbing for wieners contests. The event, which takes place on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 11:30 a.m.

Seniors Festival

With weekend temperatures predicted to soar as high as 32 C in our fair city, it's gonna be a scorcher this weekend. So how are you going to beat the heat? Never fear, we've rounded up the top 5 ways to beat the heat in New West.

Eat to your heart’s content at this year’s Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Festival, which takes place on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 4 to 10 p.m. on Columbia Street.