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- ⚓ New West singing group takes home multiple awards
⚓ New West singing group takes home multiple awards
And NWSS's Shrek: the Musical celebrates a win, too
New West Anchor Staff
March 21, 2024
Welcome to Thursday, New West.
Big congratulations for Quayside Voices for representing New West at an a-capella competition across the border. Scroll on down for all the details!
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🌡 Temperature check
Today: ⛅️ 13°
Friday: 🌧️ 13°
Saturday: 🌧️ 9°
Sunday: 🌧️ 10°
Monday: 🌧️ 11°
LOCAL NEWS
Quayside Voices does New West proud
Stephanie Lam, Troy Martell, Danjel Young, Aerhyn Lau, and Elyse Kantonen participated last weekend at the 2024 Pacific Northwest Harmony Sweepstakes in Washington state. The group took home top honours for best original song and best original arrangement.
“To all the groups that participated, you are amazing. The amount of talent in the theatre last night was incredible. We gave our best, made new friends, and continued to strengthen our bond as a crew,” the group states in a post on Instagram. Congrats on doing New West proud!
SPONSORED BY THE VANCOUVER CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Celebrate cherry blossoms at The Big Picnic
The Big Picnic is a special event that brings people from all over Metro Vancouver together to share in the beauty of the cherry blossoms and experience why “there are no strangers under the cherry tree”. The event is inspired by the long-time Japanese cultural tradition of hanami which literally translates to “cherry blossom (hana) viewing (mi)”.
Join other Vancouverites and visitors at The Big Picnic on March 30 at David Lam Park. You’ll be able to relax under cherry blossoms right in the heart of the city in the Yaletown neighbourhood while enjoying a superb line-up of local talent on the Cherry Jam Stage as well as a variety of interactive arts activities, workshops vendors and food trucks.
📣 Neighbourhood bulletin
⭐️ Don’t forget. There’s a magic festival coming to the city, as we first reported in our Mar. 12 newsletter. Learn more about the different magic-related events coming to New West!
🐰 Easter block party. This block party will also mark the start of the New West Farmers’ Market’s 2024 season. Join in on the fun on Thursday, Mar. 28 from 3 to 7pm at Tipperary Park, just outside New West City Hall.
🎊 Ukrainian Cultural Event. This is taking place over two days—Mar. 29 and Mar. 30—and is organized by Ukrainian Blue Yellow Art volunteers, in partnership with Ukrainian Cultural Society. Events include egg decoration, doll-making, and an array of craft demos. Join the fun at Queen’s Park!
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🗞 In other news
Help needed. The New West Farmers’ Market says it’s in desperate need of afternoon volunteers. The shifts take place on Thursdays from 1:30 to 5pm. Learn more about how you can help.
Crossover. If you happen to be visiting the Richmond Night Market this year, New West-based Kimshaker’s Food Hub—which operates out of Royal City Centre—will be selling food there this year.
Childcare forum. The New West Progressives are planning to host a childcare forum on Apr. 11 from 7 to 9pm. It will take place at Unity of New Westminster, 1630 Edinburgh St. (New West Record)
Air pollution. Canada has surpassed America when it comes to poor air quality, according to a recently released report by IQ Air. (CityNews Vancouver)
THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT GOLDEN PLATES
Vote for the best restaurants!
After collecting thousands of nominations, the Georgia Straight team has put together a list of the top contenders in each category for the 2024 Golden Plates Awards.
Vote for all your favourite restaurants here, including a new category: Best New West restaurant!
🤩 Community spotlight
Members of the team that put together Shrek: the Musical, including Rebecca Vander Zalm (far right) who played Shrek. (nwssmusicaltheatre on Instagram)
The Canada Young Theatre Awards celebrates the best in Metro Vancouver productions featuring young talent. This year, Shrek: the Musical took home “The Birdy” for outstanding school production.
The Anchor previously spoke with some of the cast of this amazing play, and learned all about what it took to put on such an incredible production.
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🗓️ NEW WEST EVENTS
Today, Mar. 21
EVENT Magazine’s annual used book sale. 10am. Douglas College.
Spring Discovery Days. 10am. Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Blood donation event. 1pm. Anvil Centre.
Friendsday night board games. 6pm. 527 Front St. Mews.
Karaoke night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.
Cheaters. Sensory-friendly performance. 7:30pm. Anvil Theatre at the Anvil Centre.
Trivia night. 7:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.
Friday, Mar. 22
EVENT Magazine’s annual used book sale. 10am. Douglas College.
Spring Discovery Days. 10am. Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Cheaters. 7:30pm. Anvil Theatre at the Anvil Centre.
Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.
Saturday, Mar. 23
Rotary bottle drive. 9am. 166 6th St.
Spring Discovery Days. 10am. Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Leigh Brandt Muscle Classic. Morning edition. 10am. Massey Theatre.
Stamp Something Blue. 11am. Kinder Books.
Cheaters. 2pm. Anvil Theatre at the Anvil Centre.
Leigh Brandt Muscle Classic. Evening edition. 5pm. Massey Theatre.
Boardientation. Pre-registration through the Fraser River Discovery Centre is required. 6pm. Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Cheaters. 7:30pm. Anvil Theatre at the Anvil Centre.
Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.
Sunday, Mar. 24
Spring Discovery Days. 10am. Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Cheaters. 2pm. Anvil Theatre at the Anvil Centre.
Storytime with arts & crafts. 9:30am. Kinder Books at the River Market.
Monday, Mar. 25
Spring Discovery Days. 10am. Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Poker night. 6:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.
Open mic night. 7pm. Begbie’s.
Trivia night. 8pm. The Terminal Pub.
Tuesday, Mar. 26
Spring Discovery Days. 10am. Fraser River Discovery Centre.
WorkBC workshop. 4pm. Queensborough Community Centre.
Open mic: standup comedy. 6pm. The Terminal Pub.
Trivia night. 6:30pm. Kelly O’Bryan’s.
Jazz at the Anvil: R&B Allstars. 7pm. Anvil Theatre.
Open mic night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.
Name that tune! 7pm. Hops New West.
Wednesday, Mar. 27
Spring Discovery Days. 10am. Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Spring Break origami. Ages 4-5 + beginners. 10am. Kinder Books.
Spring Break origami. Ages 6 and up + intermediate and advanced skill levels. 2pm. Kinder Books.
Trivia night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.
Ongoing
The Natural Flow Meets Art. On until Mar. 24. Gallery hours. The Gallery at Queen’s Park.
Fusion Perspectives. On until Mar. 27. Third floor, Anvil Centre.
Vytynanka. On until Apr. 9. The Plaskett Gallery at the Massey Theatre.
Beloved of the Sky. On until Apr. 15. Amelia Douglas Gallery.
ZOOVEILLANCE. On until May 5. Gallery hours. New Media Gallery.
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