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Kids Page 20
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Recipe 14
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Fun Page 24
Gallery 7 Theatre 18
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YOUTH WEEK EVENTS MAY 1 – 7 2018 Young people are important and need to be recognized in a constructive and positive manner. Their contribution need to be acknowledged and celebrated. Support the youth in our community! For more details http://www.abbyyouth. com/events/youth-week TUESDAY MAY 1ST URoc Awards and Ice Cream Social 3:30pm, Location: Youth Centre at ARC WEDNESDAY MAY 2ND 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament THURSDAY MAY 3RD Dodgeball FRIDAY MAY 4TH Youth Appreciation BBQ SATURDAY MAY 5TH Youth Paint Night and Pizza 12:00pm - 2pm Location: Youth Centre at ARC Cost: $20, includes all supplies to create painting in your choice of colors, as well as pizza! SUNDAY MAY 6TH Toonie Swim and Skate Swimming at ARC: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Swimming at MRC: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Skating at ARC: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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MAY UNTIL MAY 22, 2018 The Goldn Years Kariton Art Gallery House 2387 Ware St • 6-8pm The Goldn Years is a collaborative effort highlighting the engagement of the short “golden” years between a mother and her children. Combining the photographic skills of Britt Menzie, and artistic skills defined through theory and painting of Chalie Howes, The Goldn Years have emerged. Captivating images of a mother adorned in gold with her children engaged in playful gestures of love. TUE MAY 1, 2018 Bloom Abbotsford Tulip Festival 36737 Parallel Road Ongoing, check website before heading out. Outdoor event, mixed weather to be expected. http://abbotsfordtulipfestival. ca/ for info. THU MAY 3, 2018 Dirty Dancing Abbotsford Centre, 33800 King Road. 8pm Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage features an eight piece band that performs the timeless hits on stage, led by Conductor Jonathan Marro (Keyboard). Tickets @ ticketmaster.ca or in person At Abbotsford Centre Box Office. www.abbotsfordcentre.ca
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MAY 2-17, 2018 Annual Spring 2018 Art Show Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way The Fraser Valley Watermedia Society is excited to host their Annual Art Show.The show will feature a wide range of new watermedia paintings by local artists, open to the public during library hours with the Opening of the Show at 5:00 pm Wed May 2, 2018. The artists will be present at an Artists’ Reception on Thu May 3, 2018 from 7-8pm. There will be a free draw on Thu May 17, 2018 at 3pm for an original painting. 604859-7814 for library hours. For more information Carol Portree at (604) 850-9694. www.fvwatermediasociety.com
artisan crafts. RBC is hosting a kid’s activity centre. Lots of music and opening day cake to share. Come join the fun. Real farmers. Real food. Real fun. http://www.afcm.ca Brushstrokes of Life Book Signing & Sale with MyrtleAnne The Reach 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford 1:30-3:30pm Author and world-renowned artist Myrtle-Anne Rempel and The Reach invite you to a Brushstrokes of Life Book Signing & Sale with MyrtleAnne. Refreshments. Proceeds of the book sales go The Reach public programming.
SAT MAY 5, 2018 Abbotsford Farm & Country Market - Opening Day At Montrose Ave, Historic Downtown Abbotsford 9am-1pm It’s Opening Day of our 2018 season for our farmers market. Local produce, produce,
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Vetta Chamber Music Matsqui Centennial Auditorium 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford 7:30pm Joan Blackman, violin, Abbotsford native John Friesen, cello, and Jane Coop, piano, will conclude a marvelous season with some of the greatest trios ever written. Mendelssohn and Beethoven will highlight what must surely be anticipated as a climactic ending for the Valley Concert Society’s thirty-fifth anniversary season. $15-28 Gateway Community Church 7pm-10pm 2884 Gladys Ave. Abbotsford Sharing in Song ft. Calvin Dyck An evening of inspiring music, heartwarming stories and a window into the work of MCC in East Africa. Prepare to see, hear and taste a little bit of East Africa. Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors & Students $15, All tickets at the door $25, Free admission kids under 12. Tickets purchased in person at the MCC BC Office, King’s Music and House of James in Abbotsford. MAY 5-26, 2018 How to Monetize your Art Seminar Kariton Gallery • 9-10:30am Four Sessions to help you get rid of overwhelm and reach your mountaintop goals. Clients benefit from their combined 20+ years of experience as freelancers, entrepreneurs, digital strategists, marketing consultants, and content creators. https://www. eventbrite.ca/e/howto-monetize-your-arttickets-44385742952
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SAT MAY 6, 2018 1:30pm Mill Lake, Bevan Park, Site 4 As part of the National Hike for Hospice, the Abbotsford Hospice Society is uniting with other hospice palliative care organizations across the country to raise funds and awareness in our communities. All funds raised will stay here in Abbotsford. This event is also about celebrating those you love. Each participant will have an opportunity to wear a blue butterfly with the name of the loved one they are walking for. https://www. abbotsfordhospice.org/hike Serenata Singers Spring Concert ‘Singing Ourselves Home’ 7:30 pm Calvin Presbyterian Church 33911 Hazelwood Ave, Abbotsford. Come celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with the Serenata Singers Spring concert. A Concert Celebrating Canada (doors open at 7pm) Tickets: $15 adults, $12 students/seniors, $6, under 12, free under 6. Refreshments included. Contact Deborah Handley for more info: dahandley@ hotmail.com MAY 6-13, 2018 Abbotsford Arts Centre 8am – 9pm Peak Invitational Dance Competition at the Abbotsford Arts Centre 2329 Crescent Way. www.peakinvitational.ca for more details.
FORT LANGLEY MAKERS MARKET Fort Langley's Hottest New Market is here! Twice a month from 10-4 you will find makers, bakers and growers showcasing their wares at the Fort Langley Lions Hall, on the corner of 88th and Glover. Also features a food and coffee truck. April 14 & 28 May 5 & 26 June 9 & 23 July 7 & 28 Aug 11 & 25 Sept 8 & 22 Bring in the ad for a free draw entry of a basket of amazing handmade items.
WED MAY 9, 2018-7PM THU MAY 10, 2018-7PM FRI MAY 11, 2018-7PM SAT MAY 12, 2018 MEI Secondary School Performing Arts - Gulliver’s Travels Matinee 2pm, Evening 7pm Tickets are available beginning April 9th at MEI Secondary main office for $12. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time, tickets sales are available at the door 1 hour prior to show time. Open festival seating. FRI MAY 11, 2018 Fraser Valley Blues Society presents Friday Night Blues Jam, Doors 7pm at the Eagles Hall, 33868 Essendene. No Cover –Cash only. www. FraserValleyBlues.com SAT MAY 12, 2018 Run for Mom, 5K or 1K Kids Fun Run Canada Education Park 8:00am Registration 9:00am 5K Walk or Run 9:30am Kids Run Run for Mom is a Mother’s Day celebration and fundraising event for the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation supporting Chilliwack General Hospital. Participants and their families help raise money that directly
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MAY 12-20, 2018 RBC Cup National Junior A Championship: Prospera Centre, 45323 Hodgins Ave., Chilliwack Game(s) every day The National Junior A hockey championships are in Chilliwack! See all 13 games in the RBC Cup tournament as the best teams in Canada battle for supremacy. $179 for a 13-game ticket package, including both semi-final games and the championship game. RBC Cup ticket hotline, 604-702-0062, andrea@ chilliwackchiefs.net
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THU MAY 17, 2018 Virtual Reality Experience Abbotsford Community Library 10:30am-4:30pm Experience the thrill of virtual reality (VR) at the library! Participants will be able to move freely around a 10x10 space and try out a mix of virtual games as well as educational experiences. This is a drop-in program and no registration is necessary, each play experience will be approx 15 minutes long, intended for those ages 10+ or 48”+ tall. MAY 18 & 19, 23 – 26, 2018 @ 7:30 PM Matinees: May 19 & 26 @ 2:00 PM THE MOUSETRAP Matsqui Centennial Auditorium 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford Mystery and intrigue surround six strangers stranded at an English boarding house during a snow storm when one among them is murdered. The job of solving the murder falls to a policeman, who’s investigation rattles nerves and shakes many a skeleton in the closet. Will leave you guessing until the very end! MAY 19, 2018 Fort Langley Beer + Food Festival noon to 6pm Don’t miss out on the 2nd Fort Langley Beer + Food Festival! Enjoy local food and craft beer on the Fort grounds outside the palisade.
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Breweries and food vendors will come together to thrill your taste buds for a oneday-only event that’s sure to please. Arrive early and visit the Fort from 10 a.m. Parking will be limited for this event, so please carpool or take transit – the C62 and C63 can bring you to Fort Langley. 19+ event. Advance tickets are recommended: $35 a ticket and that includes access to the Fort. WED MAY 23, 2018 A Day Of Wool Spinning with Birkeland Bros. Wool & Abbotsford Spinners And Weavers Guild Trethewey House Heritage Site 2313 Ware Street 1-3pm Birkeland Bros. Wool & the Abbotsford Spinners and Weavers Guild will be partnering on-site at Trethewey House Heritage Site to provide a FREE dropin hands-on demo for those looking to learn more about (or watch!) wool spinning and fiber arts. Come prepared for wool, laughter, and fun. Free. Exhibition at The Reach Chris Reid, Davida Kidd, Rebecca Chaperon May 24-Sep 2, 2018 Opening reception: May 24 @ 7:00 pm After/Work/Shop: May 25 @ 5:30-7:30 pm (with artist Chris Reid) Brunch with the Artists: May 26 @ 10:30 am
Artists Rebecca Chaperon, Davida Kidd, and Chris Reid all use elements of narrative to conjure intense and imaginative worlds through a variety of media. Although stylistically different, all the work in this exhibition shares a common bond through the artists’ relationship to literary structure and storytelling.
SUN MAY 27, 2018 BeYOUtiful Bridal Wedding Show 12-3pm Best Western Plus Abbotsford (Marshall Rd) Find YOUR Wedding Dress & Meet Top Industry Professionals and Brand Partners. www. beYOUtifulbridal.ca
Exhibition at The Reach Saskia Jetten May 25-Sep 2, 2018 Opening reception: May 24 @ 7:00 pm Brunch with the Artists: May 26 @ 10:30 am Saskia Jetten’s work is grounded in printmaking but includes drawing, soft sculpture, and stop-motion animation. In this new body of work, Jetten continues to explore familiar themes through a series of stylized, ungainly figures.
MAY 31, 2018 Spring Wine and Art Walk 2018 Historic Downtown Abbotsford 4pm-8pm Everyone’s favorite event is back! The Wine + Art Walk returns with more wine and new artists. $25-$35, Aimee Castle 604-850-6547
SAT MAY 26, 2018 The CREATIVE CHANGEMAKING Conference Fort Langley Community Hall 9:30am - 6pm If you’ve discovered that your path is not heading towards happiness and fulfillment – and you don’t know how to change that – then The CREATIVE CHANGEMAKING Conference may be exactly the people to meet! $65 + $5.23 fees, https:// passiontopurposeevents.ca/
JUNE JUNE 3, 2018 Gutsy Walk Mill Lake Park (Bevan side) 32997 Bevan Ave Registration 9am 2.5K or 5K. Dogs are welcome on leash. Walk, jog or run with us towards a future free from Crohn’s and colitis. Have questions? For more information, please contact us:gutsywalk_BC@ crohnsandcolitis.ca 1-800513-8202
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30th Annual Model A Sunday 10-2pm BC Farm Museum, Fort Langley All vehicles pre 1932, live band, food available. For more info Mike 604-856-9796 www.vccc.com
Bouquet, Prize Draws. The Broad with the winning hat wins a fabulous prize! Be inspired by the young Royals, a blossoming Spring/ Summer or your closet! 604864-8087 x 0, programs@ thereach.ca
JUNE 7-10, 2018 Royal Canadian Family Circus SPECTAC!® 2018, Tradex Under the Big Top from for 8 shows that will mesmerize, astound, and thrill audiences beyond the extraordinary. Providing fun activities and entertainment for kids… and for the entire family! http:// www.royalcanadiancircus.ca/
JUNE 10, 2018 Aboriginal Arts & Culture Day Trethewey House Heritage Site Join us for a free family event celebrating Culture. Storytellers, Drummers, Artisans, Singers and activities for children.
FRI JUNE 8, 2018 Dave Holmberg Sr. Golf Classic Ledgeview Golf Course 11am-8pm The event supports AHS in continuing to provide palliative patients in Abbotsford with a wide range of end-of-life services, as well as providing their families and loved ones with immediate and long-term grief support tailored to their specific situations. Time and time again, our services result in personal transformation and renewed hope. Marion Keys 604-852-2456 www. abbotsfordhospice.org $275 / person. Registration: 11am. Shotgun Start: 1pm. Dinner: 6:30pm.
FRI JUNE 22, 2018 3rd annual Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation Golf Tournament. Chilliwack Golf Club 41894 Yale Rd, Chilliwack 11:30am – Registration opens 12:00pm – Tailgate Lunch 1:00pm – Shotgun Start 6:00pm – Dinner Banquet & Program We are excited to announce that comedian Cliff Prang will be Emceeing this year’s Golf Tournament! $150 – Early Bird before June 1st, $175 – After June 1st, Foursome Rates: $500 – Early Bird before June 1st, $600 – After June 1st, $60 Banquet only. Contact Trish at trish. neufeld@fraserhealth.ca for more information.
SAT JUNE 9, 2018 Broads Brunch @ Brambles Bistro 11am 29985 Downes Rd Cultivating the Art of Living Tastefully Fundraiser for The Reach Dare to wear a fashionable HAT this year! Brunch Buffet, Mimosa Champagne Cocktail, Make & Take Floral Spring
Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Bus Tour, Starts and Ends at Farm Credit Canada 1439 Sumas Way. Visit www. abbotsfordchamber.com for info and to register.
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Abbotsford” Canada Day! For more details https:// www.abbotsfordcity.ca/ canadaday2018
ONGOING EVENTS OLD TIME DANCES O. A. Pensioner’s Hall 3015 – 273rd Street, Aldergrove Saturday’s 1–4pm May 05 Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers May12 Ukrainian Prairie Band May 19 Hazelmere Heritage Fiddlers May 26 Mike Sanyshyn Band June 02 Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers June 09 Mike Sanyshyn Band June 16 Cancelled Line Dancing June 23 Hazelmere Heritage Fiddlers June 30 Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers SUNDAYS Flea Market, 6am – 4 pm at the Abbotsford Exhibition Grounds 32470 Haida Dr. www.abbotsfordfleamarket.com
Suburban Swing Dancing, 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm at the ASAA Hall, 33889 Essendene Ave. Beginner East Coast Swing Lesson. www. suburbanswing.com The Abbotsford Legion hosts Weekly Breakfast, 8:30 am -11:30 am at Abbotsford Legion, 2513 West Railway Ave. www.abbylegion.ca TUESDAYS Alateen, a part of Al-Anon Family Groups, is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking, whether it’s a parent, sibling or friend. 7:15pm at H.O.M.E. Society, 31581 South Fraser Way. Contacts: 604-855-1942 or 604-826-5100 3RD TUESDAYS Abbotsford Valley Women’s Network Monthly Luncheon, (September - June) at The Phoenix Ballroom, 33780 King Road from 10:30am -12:30pm (come early for networking). $24 for luncheon. Reservations required: vwnabbyreservations@gmail. com or www.abbotsfordvalleywomensnetwork.com
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MONTHLY ON THE LAST TUESDAY Kariton Art Gallery 2387 Ware Street, Abbotsford 7pm-9pm Drawing Sessions with the Central Fraser Valley Graphic Guild: The Graphic Guild holds open studio drawing sessions with a model once a month (4th Tuesday) that are open to anyone. Model fee per evening session is $5.00. Some of the times may be subject to change, so please contact the guild to verify. WEDNESDAYS Toast of City Toastmasters 6683, Weekly meetings Wednesdays at Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way. Meeting rooms vary so follow signs to 2nd floor or Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. Meeting time: 12:05-1pm and begins promptly. Visitors always welcome! 1ST FRIDAYS Fish and Chips, 5 pm – 7 pm at the Abbotsford Legion. More Info at 604-853.1711. www.abbylegion15@shaw.ca FRIDAYS Karaoke, 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm at the Abbotsford Legion. More Info – 604.853.1711 or visit www.abbylegion.ca Rise and Shine Toastmasters Club 9453 Weekly Meeting, 7:00am – 8:20am at the University of Fraser Valley Building A. Visitors are welcome. www.9453.toastmastersclubs. org
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SATURDAYS Abbotsford’s Farmers Market, 9am - 1pm at Montrose Ave., north of George Ferguson Way. Every Saturday starting May 5th. Buy local. Real Farmers. Real Food. Real Fun. Find us on Facebook. Abbotsford Farm & Country Market. www.afcm.ca The Abbotsford Legion Hosts A Meat Draw, 2pm – 5pm at the Abbotsford Legion, 2513 West Railway Ave. www.abbylegion.ca Call 604.853.1711 EVERY OTHER SATURDAY French Conversation Salon, 1-2pm, Mission, Open to all adults who are learning French Contact Michelle at 778-982-3626 or michellelanguagetutoring@hotmail.ca. www.tutoringbymichelle.ca WHAT’S ON! AT THE ABBOTSFORD LIBRARIES For a complete schedule of events happening at all 25 Fraser Valley Regional Libraries, visit us at www.fvrl.bc.ca and click on events! Al-Anon Family Groups Strength and Hope for Friends and Families of Problem Drinkers. Meetings are held Monday thru Friday - evenings and weekdays. Please check the following websites for locations and times BC/Yukon Al-Anon or al-anon.org Local Contacts: 604-855-1942 and 604-859-6566. ABBOTSFORD LEARNING PLUS FALL 2018 SEMESTER September 13 - December 11, every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-12 noon Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford. $5 + $2 ARC entrance fee, www.learningplus.ca, abbylearnplus@gmail.com
WHAT’S ON! AT THE REACH The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford Tuesday-Friday: 10am-5pm Thursday: 10am-9pm (open late!) Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-5pm Closed Monday, www.thereach.ca General Admission to The Reach is always free. This is an all-day indulgence! Come to The Reach and enjoy art slowly! In this age of fast paced digital imagery it’s important to stop and slowly absorb some art at The Reach!
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 15 located at 2513 West Railway welcomes any member of our community to stop in at any time and check out our monthly calendar of events. There is always a deck of cards to play crib, an open shuffleboard table, dart boards and always someone to visit with. See you there.
SUNDAY FAMILY ARTS AT THE REACH Free | Pre-Registration Required | 1 – 2:30pm or 3 – 4:30pm To register call 604 864 8087 x 0 or visit The Reach in person. This is an arts & crafts class that the whole family can participate in! There are two classes offered on each date listed below. The first class begins promptly at 1 pm and ends at 2:30 pm, the second class begins promptly at 3 pm and ends at 4:30 pm. Both the 1 pm class and the 3 pm class are the same. ABBOTSFORD “GRAND” SQUARES Abbotsford Social Activity Association 33889 Essendene Avenue Abbotsford Grand Squares host Square Dancing, at the ASAA, 33889 Essendene Ave. Mondays 7-8:30pm, 10 Week West Coast Square Dance Program. 8:45-10pm Continue Mainstream Teach, Thursdays, Mastering Mainstream into Plus 7:30 to 9:30pm. Members $6 Guests $7 Teens $4. Contacts: Otto 604-856-5267, David 604864-7435
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Roast Cod with a Lemon, Garlic and Parsley Crust Quick, easy and delicious! Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 to 30 mins Serves: 4
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Ingredients 675g / 1lb 8oz cod fillet, 1¼ in / 3cm thick
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3/4 cups / 85g / 3oz white breadcrumbs, soft or slightly stale 3 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed Finely grated zest ½ lemon 1/4 cup / 60g / 2¼ oz butter, melted Squeeze of lemon juice Salt and pepper Lemon wedges, to serve
Method Season the cod well with salt and pepper to taste. Mix the breadcrumbs with the parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper, then add butter and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly with your fingers. Place the cod in a shallow, ovenproof dish and press the buttered crumbs firmly onto the cod to make an even crust. Bake at 220C/425F/Gas 7 for 20-25 minutes until the crust is browned and the fish just cooked through. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and green salad or steamed asparagus.
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World-Famous Murder Mystery Takes to Gallery 7 Stage in May Mystery and intrigue will descend on the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium in Abbotsford when Gallery 7 Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s most famous play, The Mousetrap, this May. Six strangers stranded at an English boarding house during a snow storm are perplexed when one among them is murdered. The suspects include the newly married couple running the guest house, a spinster with an obscure background, an architect more suited to be a chef, a retired Army major, and an unexpected arrival whose car has skidded out in the snow. The job of solving the murder falls to a policeman, whose investigation rattles nerves and shakes many a skeleton in the closet. This riveting and highly entertaining thriller will leave audiences guessing until the very end! “In a theatre season dedicated to exploring the mysteries of life, it was only natural that we include a play by master mystery writer, Agatha Christie,” explains Gallery 7 Theatre’s Executive/Artistic director, Ken Hildebrandt. “I think audiences of all ages are in for a real fun night trying to solve the case before the characters do.” The Mousetrap holds the title of the longest running show in history. It opened in London in 1953, celebrated its 25,000th performance in 2012, and continues to be performed at the St. Martin’s Theatre today. The play also holds the distinction of being the longest running play in Canada, opening at the Toronto Truck Theatre in 1977 and running until early 2004. After 26 years, the play had received over 9,000 performances. Gallery 7 Theatre’s production will feature performers from across the Fraser Valley. Playing Mollie and Giles, the guest house novice proprietors, will be played by Claudia Fraser & Adriel Brandt respectively. Christopher Wren, a hyperactive young man, will be played by James Xavier Lam while Mrs. Boyle, the crotchety retired judge, will be performed by Tamara Charman. Andrew Abrahams will take on the role of Major Metcalf, while the astute young detective, Trotter, will be played by Thomas Smith. Returning to the stage after a 7-year hiatus will be Gallery 7 Theatre’s artistic director, Ken Hildebrandt, in the role of Mr. Paravicini. The Mousetrap will be directed by Kate Muchmore Woo, theatre department chair at Trinity Western
University. Set design is by Reg Parks, costume design is by Heather Davis, lighting design is by Phil Miguel, sound design is by Gabe Kirkley, props design and production photography is by Dianna Lewis and make-up & hair design is by Miranda Martin. The Mousetrap will run for two weekends only, May 18 & 19, 23 26, 2018 at 7:30 PM with matinees on May 19 & 26 at 2:00 PM at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. For tickets and more information, please visit www.gallery7theatre.com or call House of James, 604-852-3701.
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Wednesday, May 2 to Thursday, May 17 The Clearbrook Library hosts the Fraser Valley Watermedia Society’s Spring Show featuring recent works by the artists. • Show Opening Wednesday, May 2, 5 pm – 9 pm • Artists’ Reception Thursday, May 3, 7 pm – 8 pm • Draw for a Free Painting Thursday, May 17, 3 pm The display will be open during regular library hours. For more information contact the library at 604-859-7814 or the Fraser Valley Watermedia Society at 604-850-9694.
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CMA gets involved in many Christian and secular motorcycle gatherings offering our services for crowd and traffic control, security and other duties. Some of these events include motorcycle shows, swap meets, Christmas Toy runs, charitable runs like the Prostate Cancer rides and other fund-raising events. Every year, CMA gets involved in rallys such as the Sturgis motorcycle rally, one of the largest motorcycle gatherings in the world with over 750,000 people in attendance held the first week of August each year in Sturgis, South Dakota, as well as the Oyster run. A rally in Anacordes, WA with over 35,000 people coming out. The Oyster Run is held on the last weekend of each September. CMA holds one major fund-raising event each year called “Run For the Son”. Chapters from all over the world participate in R4S. Money collected goes to three major ministries that we support. These are, Open Doors Ministries, supplying bibles and study material throughout the world, Missionary Ventures, where we provide motorcycles or bicycles to pastors in remote parts of the world, and to the Jesus Film Project, where they take the Jesus Film to many parts of the world.
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If anyone would like to learn more about CMA or become a member, they can come out to Tim Horton’s at 1255 Sumas Way in Abbotsford, Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm, contact us at the web site, www.cmacanada.ca, our Messengers of Hope Face Book page, email us at messengersofhope@gmail.com, or call Bernie at 604-799-2061. Come ride with a purpose & meet new friends.
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DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE GREAT PROGRAMS? Father Involvement Program Programs, activities and support for Abbotsford Dads. Fathers play a crucial role in the development of their children. Abby Dads provides supports and activities for dads and their children as well as for dads only.
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Drop-Ins Monday Morning Community Drop-in For moms, dads and caregivers with children aged 0 – 6 Mondays from 9 – 11:15 am. Precious Baby Drop-In For moms, dads and caregivers with children aged birth – 12 months Tuesdays from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Toddler Time Drop-In For moms, dads and caregivers with children aged birth – 36 months Tuesdays from 10:45 – 11:45 am. Tuesday Morning Drop-in For moms, dads and caregivers with children aged 0 – 6 Tuesdays from 10 - 11:30 am Facilitated in Punjabi at the Khalsa Diwan Society Sikh Temple. Wednesday Morning Community Drop-in For moms, dads and caregivers with children aged 0 – 6 Wednesdays from 9 – 11:15 am. All Drop-In programs are located in the Old Court House building at 33780 Laurel Street.
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Go on, join in they’re waiting for you! Ensuring People Have The Basic Necessities The mission of the Abbotsford Food Bank is “to strive to ensure that all the people of Abbotsford have the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter on a daily basis.â€? The Food Bank operates solely on donated food, money, supplies & services. In partnership with Abbotsford Community Services and other amazing businesses, organizations and volunteers, the Abbotsford Food Bank offers their clients: • free dental care at our on-site clinic, • kids’ soccer camps, ‡ VWDUĂ€ VK EDFNSDFN SURJUDP ‡ IDUP IRRG EDQN SURJUDP • special Christmas Hampers, • and other exciting programs. ‡ PHQWRULQJ JURXS FRRNLQJ OHVVRQV Ă€ QDQFLDO PDQDJHPHQW ZRUNVKRSV In 2017, they gave out over a million dollars of food, which was only possible because of everyday heroes like you. :H DFNQRZOHGJH WKH Ă€ QDQFLDO VXSSRUW RI WKH 3URYLQFH RI %ULWLVK &ROXPELD
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Providing Easy to Store, Nutritious Meals Meals on Wheels has 32 years of experience serving Abbotsford and the surrounding area. Meals on Wheels provides: • Fresh wholesome and affordable meals delivered Monday to Friday • Easy to store meals - Our packaging enables you to transfer them to the freezer • Oven and microwave safe • Variety - Menu changes and rotates for the best variety and selection to suit all dietary needs
Enjoy Lunch With Others Connect with others and listen to guest speakers while having lunch! Lunch with the bunch provides: • activities, guest speakers, and companionship in a comfortable environment • an enjoyable nutritious meal in the company of others Volunteers are available to transport participants to and from the Lunch with the Bunch program. Held every Monday in Room B100 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Call Nancy Deba for a reservation - 604.870.3764
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Join Us! 3rd Annual Smart & Caring Golf Classic Date: Thursday September 20, 2018 Registration: 10:00AM Shotgun Start: 12:30PM Dinner: 6:30PM Golf: Ledgeview Golf & Country Club 35997 McKee Rd, Abbotsford, BC Banquet: Quality Hotel & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford, BC
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