Welcome to Thursday, New West!

Sadness has been looming in our home over the last few days with word that Spring Garden will be shutting down next Monday. There is something so comforting about a good dim sum spot that’s right here in New West.

Maybe it’s the ability to sit around a table and pick bites from different steamers and plates. Maybe it’s the good conversation around the table. Maybe it’s just the friendly reception you get when you come in. Or—as is typically the case when indulging in dim sum—it’s getting a little bit of everything.

👀 In this edition:

• The latest from the New West school board

• Why is Spring Garden shutting down?

• Why the farmers market is more than just a farmers market

🎊 CONGRATULATIONS

Shawn S. is the winner of our latest New West Anchor giveaway!

Shawn, we’ll be in touch to give you your two free tickets to the Rainbow Chorus performance happening this Sunday!

Thanks to all who entered the contest. Keep watching our newsletters and Instagram feed to see when the next one is happening.

And don’t forget to show your support for this wonderful group of singers by giving them a follow on their Facebook page.

FEATURE STORY

Going further than food

What words come to mind when you hear the term “farmers market?” There’s a good chance you’re maybe thinking about fresh fruits and veggies, along with other nutrition options.

But the New West Farmers Market is going beyond that: it’s already offering naloxone workshops and will offer yoga on select dates. Learn more about how this not-for-profit endeavour is balancing it all.

📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

😢 Spring Garden is closing. The owners announced Tuesday they’ve sold the 12th St. restaurant. This family-owned business, best known for its made-to-order dim sum, will serve food for the last time on Monday, June 26.

🚴 The City of New Westminster is looking for community input to help inform a new city-wide eBike Share program. Take their short survey to weigh in!*

🤚🏼 Heads up. If you’re planning to be in the area of East 6th Ave. and Glenbrook Drive between June 29 and Aug. 4, there will be some traffic disruptions in the area. Storm and sanitary sewer installations are set to take place then. This is work is related to təməsew̓txʷ.

🔨 Columbia Square. EDGAR, the developer behind the proposal to transform the Downtown space, is hosting two open houses today. You must register if you’re attending either one.

*Sponsored Listing

SCHOOL BOARD

Next steps in the Dee Beattie Twitter situation

If you want for the most up-to-date info on this story, look no further. We’ll share with you what happened at Tuesday night’s meeting, and why the board has said there won’t be any further investigations.

Condo of the Week

Doesn’t get more waterfront than this. This top floor, 1500sqft, 2-bedroom penthouse is a 2-level loft style home with 16-foot vaulted ceilings. Comes complete with a patio plus rooftop deck. Take a look inside.

🗓️ New West events

Today, June 22

• New West Farmers Market. Find food, fresh fruits and veggies, and artisan wares. 3 to 7pm. Tipperary Park.

• Perkele Power. Enjoy a kettle bell workout outside. 5pm. East field corner, Queen’s Park.

• Royal City Concert Band performs. 7pm. Bandshell, Queen’s Park.

• Hidden Wonders. Tickets start at $50. 7pm. (Sold out)

• Karaoke night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Trivia night. 7:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.

Friday, June 23

• Storytime and art in Spanish. 10am. Second floor, River Market.

• Hidden Wonders. Tickets start at $50. 7pm. (Sold out)

• Paint Night. Tickets start at $40. 7pm. The Paddlewheeler.

• Hidden Wonders. Tickets start at $50. 9:30pm.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Saturday, June 24

• Philippine Independence Film Festival. Various times. Anvil Centre.

• Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo. Tickets are $25. 11am. Anvil Centre.

• Bike Day. 11am. Moody Park.

• New West Craft. 11am. River Market.

• Hidden Wonders. Tickets start at $50. 7pm. (Sold out)

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Hidden Wonders. Tickets start at $50. 9:30pm. Secret location.

Sunday, June 25

• Philippine Independence Film Festival. Various times. Anvil Centre.

• The Nutcracker auditions. Interested dancers should email the Royal City Youth Ballet: [email protected] 

• Storytime with arts and crafts. 9:30am. Second floor, River Market.

• Bosley’s Columbia fundraiser. 12pm. Bosley’s at Columbia Square.

• Steel & Oak 9th Anniversary Party. 12pm. Steel & Oak.

• Hidden Wonders. Tickets start at $50. 3pm. (Sold out)

• Hidden Wonders. Tickets start at $50. 7pm. Secret location.

• Rainbow Chorus of New West presents The Road Less Travelled. Tickets start at $17. 7pm. Sanctuary on 6th.

• Movie Night. 7pm. Hops Northwest.

Monday, June 26

• Final day: Spring Garden. This is the restaurant’s final day. 832 12th St.

• Storytime for babies and toddlers. 10am. Second floor, River Market.

• Poker night. Registration starts at 6:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.

• Trivia night. 8pm. The Terminal Pub.

Tuesday, June 27

• Perkele Power. Enjoy a kettle bell workout outside. 6pm. East field corner, Queen’s Park.

• Open Mic night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Name that Tune! 7pm. Hops Northwest Pub.

Wednesday, June 28

• Trivia night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Trivia night. 7pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.

Ongoing

• Tying it All Together. An art exhibit featuring NWSS grad class of 2023. Happening until June 25. Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 2pm. Queen’s Park gallery.

• Our Town. Presented by the Vagabond Players. Tickets start at $12. Until June 24. Bernie Legge Theatre.

• Bike drive. Donate your used bikes until June 30. Cap’s in Sapperton.

• Dust. Dust is interpreted through complex technologies, data collection, augmented videography and sound. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday: 10am to 5pm. Thursday: 10am to 8pm. New Media Gallery.

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