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Welcome to What’s On! Abbotsford PUBLISHER’S NOTE

We are so excited to be launching What’s On Abbotsford this month and have had so much fun learning about the community of Abbotsford over the summer! It has been a glorious summer with lots of sun and lots of activities in and around town!

from our readers so drop us line with ideas, thoughts and suggestions.

The What’s On! Abbotsford Team is a conﬁdent and able gang that has worked in the Fraser Valley for years. Cory Cassel is one of the Valley’s premiere event planners and is the force behind the very successful What’s On Mission Magazine. An avid community supporter, Cory loves meeting new people and discovering the best of The decision to expand What’s On! Magazine to local activities and events. Bronwen Sutherland has been Abbotsford was an easy one as we received many requests a stalwart of the Mission cultural scene for more than a over the last few years from residents for a publication that decade and is passionate about the arts at every level. puts local events, artists and community groups front and The outstanding distribution team working under the centre. After a few forays into the community, we realized management of Yosuke Nitta and Mark Sutherland is that the time was right to answer the call and What’s On! dedicated to keeping the publication in the hands of Abbotsford has become a reality. all Abbotsford residents. If you can’t ﬁnd a copy please contact us immediately and Yosuke and Mark will ensure We have attended so many wonderful events over the you know exactly where to get your hands on one! summer including the Jam in Jubilee Concert Series & Art Market, the Pride Celebrations at Tretheway House, the What’s On Abbotsford staff will continue to explore all Abbotsford Air Show, The Envision Financial Coffee House Abbotsford has to offer and we hope to see you at an Concert and Concert in the Park Series, and the AgriFair! event this fall! We have met so marvelous people and especially had a blast speaking to the community’s many talented and dedicated volunteers working so hard at these events. Volunteers are the mortar that keep any community together and improve the quality of life for everyone.

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Despite our busy summer, our work has only just begun as we strive to make What’s On! Abbotsford the largest publication listing all the events happening around town each month. And, there are many! If you have an event that your organization is hosting please contact us at whatsonabbotsford@gmail.com to take advantage of our free listing program. We would love to hear from you! Look for the magazine at many local businesses and organizations in Abbotsford. It will keep you up to date on what is happening and just how many extraordinary events being hosted in your community! We love hearing about events in the community and try to attend as many as possible! We also love hearing Whats On! • www.whatsonabbotsford.ca

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SEPTEMBER Abbotsford Arts Council presents Art of Marketing Series September 3rd The Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way www.thereach.ca 2015 Envision Financial Concert in the Park Series double concert evening! September 5th, 1st concert from 4pm - 5:30pm features Topaz / 2nd Concert from 6pm - 7:30pm features Total Rewind.. Kariton Gallery Stage in Mill Lake Park For more info www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com Abbotsford Only Farmer’s Market – Historic Downtown Abbotsford September 5th, 9am Montrose Avenue, Downtown www.downtownabbotsford.com Nagar Kirtan Procession September 6th Kalgidhar Park, Various Road Routes More info at www.abbotsford.ca Surburban Swing Dance September 6th, 7:30pm 33889 Essendene Avenue For more info www.suburbanswing. com Abbotsford public schools open for the year September 8th More info at www.sd34.bc.ca Connect Now Abbotsford Lunch And Learn September 8th, 11:15am 30835 Peardonville Rd. Register at www. connectnowbusinessnetwork.com Marketing Mastemind with Jennifer Henczel September 8th, 2pm 30835 Peardonville Rd Register at www. connectnowbusinessnetwork.com CanWest Horticultural Show September 9th & 10th, 10am – 6pm TRADEX Info at www.canwesthortshow.com

Third Annual Wine and Art Walk September 10th, 4pm Historic Downtown Abbotsford For more info www.downtownabbotsford.com Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Golf Tournament September 11th, 11am - 9:00pm Ledgeview Golf & Country Club More info at www.abbotsfordchamber.com The Abbotsford Arts Council is excited to announce that they will be partnering with the Fraser Valley Plastic Model Club September 12th, 10am Kariton Art Gallery, 2387 Ware Street. For more info www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com 2015 Envision Financial Concert in the Park Series double concert evening! September 12th, 1st concert from 4pm - 5:30pm features J.D. Miner / 2nd. Concert from 6pm - 7:30pm features Madﬂower Kariton Gallery Stage in Mill Lake Park. For more info www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com After Dark @ The Reach September 12th, 7pm The Reach Gallery Museum Info at www.thereach.ca All Star Wrestling September 12th & 13th Abbotsford Arts Centre Art Addition More info at www.allstar-wrestling.com Kiwanis Family Fun Day September 12th, Mill Lake Park More info at www.centennialpark. sd34.bc.ca Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath September 12th - 13th Various Road Routes More info at www.bcla.convio.net Mathew’s House Giving Gala Under the Tents at Mt. Lehman Winery 5094 Lehman Rd For further info call Communitas at 604-850-6608

What’s On! Abbotsford Events Calendar Submit events for FREE to whatsonabbotsford@gmail.com. All events submitted that are in Abbotsford and open to the public will be included in the Events Calendar, at whatsonabbotsford.ca, on Facebook and Twitter.

BC SPCA Paws for a Cause September 13th, 9 a.m. Mill Lake Park. More info at www.support.spca.ca

MCC Pedaling for Hope Cyclathon September 19th, 8:30am - 12pm Various Road Routes More info at 604-850-6639

Lok Virsa Mela September 13th, 11am - 8pm Rotary Stadium

Terry Fox Run September 20th, Tradex/Albert Dyck Park. More info at 1-844-786-2873 info@terryfoxrun.org

Inspired Inﬂuencer Speaker Series September 16th, 6:30pm Red 21 Restaurant inside Abbotsford Chances Playtime Casino. More info at www.inspiredinﬂuencer.com

Battle of Britain Remembrance September 20th. Thunderbird Memorial Square. More info at www.abbylegion.ca

Social Smart Start September 16th, 1 pm. 30835 Peardonville Rd. Register at www. connectnowbusinessnetwork.com Drop In Free Learn about the programs September 17th, 10:30 – noon. Abbotsford Learning Plus Society, ARC 2499 McMillan Rd More info at www.learningplus.ca Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Business After Business at Kariton Art Gallery September 17th, 4:30pm - 7pm Kariton Art Gallery, 2387 Ware Street. More info at www.abbotsfordchamber.com MCC Festival For World Relief FREE Event September 18th, 5pm – 2pm September 19th, 8am - 2pm TRADEX More info at http://mcccanada.ca Abbotsford Arts Council presents Myriame Gabay and Bill Stewart: Medium: Encaustic, Wax and Sculpture. September 19th – October 13th, Reception 6pm - 8pm More info at www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com Cambree Lovesy September 19th, 7:30pm - 9:30pm Clayburn Gourmet Gallery, #320 3303 Immel St Join us for an acoustic array of popcountry originals and upbeat popular songs performed live! Presented as part of the 2015 Envision Financial Coffee House Concert Series. More info at www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com

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The Wandering Eye: Photo Arts Exhibit. August 22nd - September 15th. Kariton House 2387 Ware St More info at www.apac.bc.ca Arbour Day September 23rd, 9:30pm - 2pm Clearbrook Park Abbotsford Chamber Luncheon – UFV 2025 Initiative September 23rd, 11:30am - 1:30pm Azalea Room, Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Road More info at www.abbotsfordchamber.com All Candidates Meeting Abbotsford Riding September 24th, 7pm - 9:30pm Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, Abbotsford City Hall. 32315 South Fraser Way. More info at www.abbotsfordchamber.com Snowbird R.V. Show and Sale September 24th – 26th, 10am – 9pm September 27th, 10am – 5pm TRADEX More info at www.rvshowbc.com Afternoon in Paradiso 2015 Sept. 27th, 2pm Phoenix Lounge Supporting the B.C. Cancer Foundation Info at 604-851-4736 or rmitchell@ bccancer.bc.ca Non-instructional day (no classes) in Abbotsford public schools September 25th More info at www.sd34.bc.ca

60,000 people are coming,

where will they live? As part of the City’s Ofﬁcial Community Plan (OCP) update, we’re planning for a city of 200,000 residents. This means growing our population by 60,000. As part of the four stage process, in Stage 1 we studied Abbotsford’s current condition and made several observations to address through the new OCP. In Stage 2 we went out into the community to hear what your vision for Abbotsford’s future is and received over 4,000 interactions! These helped us create 7 Big Ideas that we showcased at our Big Ideas Fair in Historic Downtown on June 12 and 13. Now in Stage 3, we’re beginning to prepare a draft OCP and we need your help again!

To make sure Abbotsford remains a great place to live with diverse jobs and many recreation opportunities, we’ll be asking you where and how we should accommodate the next 60,000 residents. With three different ways to grow, you’ll have a chance to tell us more speciﬁcally how you want Abbotsford to evolve. This Fall, look for our Road Show events with Planners in pink shirts, take an interactive Online Survey, join us on a Neighbourhood Walk and organize your own Citizen Circle! For more information: www.abbotsforward.ca info@abbotsforward.ca

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26th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Historic Downtown Abbotsford

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A Special Benefit Concert for the Royal Canadian Legion. Abbotsford.

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Just follow the Scenic 7 highway - 30 minutes east of Mission to the Harrison River/Harrison Mills

November 21 st & 22 nd, 2015 Join our 20th annual celebration and view hundreds, if not thousands of eagles in their natural environment. • Eagle Viewing • Eagle Viewing Boat Tours • Exhibitor’s Hall • Expert Speakers • Wildlife Displays • Green Businesses • Delicious Food • Festival Souvenirs • and MORE! Nature will continue its awesome display for many days, and the Season of the Eagles and Salmon events continue to early December

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FOLLOW OUR EVENTS ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER F - WHATSONABBOTSFORD T - @WHATSONABBY Submit events for FREE to whatsonabbotsford@gmail.com All events submitted that are in abbotsford and open to the public will be included in the events calendar, at www.Whatsonabbotsford.ca, on facebook and twitter. Abbotsford Entertainment Centre presents Dean Brody & Paul Brandt September 25th, 7pm. For ticketing information, please visit: www.livenation.ca and www.roadtriptour.ca. Please note there are a limited quantity of VIP ticket packages available in each market. 3rd Fraser Valley Biennale Walking Distance September 25th. The Reach Gallery Exceptional work produced by artists in the region over the past two years. Walking Distance is the final of the 3-part exhibition that spans June 23rd – October 4th. FREE Event. More info at www.thereach.ca Nine day celebration of culture in the Fraser Valley held at The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford - Begins September 25th. Presenters in dance, music, literary arts, theatre and performing arts, etc. provide one hour performances or workshops at select times throughout the week. FREE Event More info at www.thereach.ca AYC Red Cross Babysitting Training (11 – 15 yrs) September 25th, 9:30am – 4:30pm Pro-D Day. Location TBA Learn the skills to care for infants to school age children and become a responsible babysitter. Certificate provided upon completion. More info at www.abbyyouth.com Envision Financial Concert Series In The Park presents Topaz and Total Rewind September 25th, 4pm Kariton Art Gallery Stage More info at www.abbotsfordartscouncil. com/2015-envision-concert-series Panic Squad and Friends – SuperClean, Super-funny Comedy September 25th & 26th, 7:30pm Abbotsford Arts Centre, More info and tickets at www.gallery7theatre.com/box-office

creatiValley at The Reach September 25th - October 4th, The Reach Gallery Museum More info at www.thereach.ca Abbyfest September 26th, UFV. More info at www.abbyfest.com Gibson & Gretsch Combo September 26th, 7:30pm - 9:30pm House of James, 2743 Emerson St Cool, smooth jazz with a bit of vintage rock & roll performed live by! This concert is in celebration of Culture Days 2015 and part of the 2015 Envision Financial Coffee House Concert Series, proudly sponsored by the Abbotsford Arts Council in partnership with Envision Financial. More info at www. abbotsfordartscouncil.com Sevenoaks Shopping Centre LEGO Creative Challenge in support of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice September 26th - 27th Sevenoaks Shopping Centre More info at www.shopsevenoaks. com/events Kidney Walk September 27th, 7am - 1pm Mill Lake Park. More info at info@ kidney.bc.ca or 604-736-9775

OCTOBER All Candidates Meeting – Mission, Matsqui, Fraser Canyon October 1st, 7pm - 9:30pm Creekside Centre, 35131 Straiton Road. More info at www. abbotsfordchamber.com The Tenors October 2nd, 7:30pm Abbotsford Centre Tickets at the Box Ofﬁce Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm Or at Tickemaster.ca. More info at 604-743-5027 Abbotsford Only Farmer’s Market October 3rd, 9am Historic Downtown Abbotsford, Montrose Ave More info at www.downtownabbotsford.cam

Fiddlin’ Frenzy October 3rd, 7:30pm – 9:30pm SippChai Cafe, 11-31205 Maclure Rd Old time ﬁddle from the young generation performed live! This concert is part of the 2015 Envision Concert Series, proudly sponsored by the Abbotsford Arts Council in partnership with Envision Financial. More info at www. abbotsfordartscouncil.com AYC Employment Readiness (13 – 17yrs) October 3rd, 9am - 4pm Location TBA This fun interactive course will help you prepare a resume, take you through the interview process and give you the competitive edge you need to get a job. More info at info@ abbyyouth.com Vintage Retro & Antiques Market October 3rd, 9am - 5pm October 4th, 9am - 4pm TRADEX. More info at www. antiquesbydesignshows.com Habitat for Humanity Gala October 3rd, Abbotsford Entertainment Centre More info at www.habitatufv.ca CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th, 6am - 12pm Rotary Stadium/Clearbrook Park More info at 1-888-836-9786 info@terryfoxrun.org Canada Workworking West October 7th & 8th, 9am – 4pm TRADEX. More info at www. canadawoodworkingwest.ca Craft Market Success, Tips and Tricks October 8th The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, 32388 Veterans Way The latest of a series of presentations in the 2015 Art of Marketing Speaker Series, sponsored by the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and hosted in partnership with the Mission Arts Council. The featured speaker will be Patti Lawn, Executive Director of the Chilliwack Community Arts Council. More info at www.thereach.ca

Fraser Valley Stage presents Office Hours by Norma Foster October 8th - 10th, 15th - 17th Evenings – 7:30 p.m. Saturday Matinees – 2 p.m. Community Arts Addition, Abbotsford Arts Centre Get your laugh on this fall as Fraser Valley Stage brings the hilarious comedy Office Hours to Abbotsford for eight performances in October. Six 20-minute skits take the audience on a lively ride through the antics of a TV newsroom to the offices of a lawyer, a psychiatrist and beyond. Tickets $20 on sale Sept 1st at Prospera Credit Union, West Oaks Branch, 3071 South Fraser Way or online at www.fraservalleystage. com or by calling 604-854-5463. General seating, licensed concession, some adult content. Frank David Jazz Band October 10th, 7:30pm - 9:30pm Clayburn Gourmet Gallery, #320 3303 Immel St Sinatraesque jazz standards performed live! This concert is part of the 2015 Envision Financial Coffee House Concert Series, proudly sponsored by the Abbotsford Arts Council in partnership with Envision Financial. More info at www. abbotsfordartscouncil.com AYC “Food Safe” (14 – 18 yrs) October 10th, 9am – 5pm Location: AYC youth centre at Abbotsford Recreation Centre This Level 1 course is for food service front line workers such as bus persons, servers, dishwashers and cooks. With completion you will received a Foodsafe certificate. More info at www.info@abbyyouth.com Abbotsford Only Farmer’s Market October 10th, 9am Historic Downtown Abbotsford, Montrose Ave. More info at www.downtownabbotsford.com The Reach presents Sunday Family Arts October 11th, 1pm – 3pm The Reach Gallery Museum For families of all shapes and sizes, a 2-hour exhibition-based art-making class. Free Event. More info at www. thereach.ca/events-programs/learn

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Connect Now Abbotsford Lunch and Learn October 13th, 11:15 a.m. 30835 Peardonville Rd. Register at www. connectnowbusinessnetwork.com Brilliant Mindset Mastermind with Jennifer Henczel October 13th, 2 p.m. 30835 Peardonville Rd. Register at www.connectnowbusinessnetwork. com The Abbotsford Arts Council presents Tracie Stewart & Len Jellicoe: Medium: Mixed Media & Photography October 17th – November 10th, 6:00pm - 8pm Reception October 17th, 6pm - 8pm Kariton Art Gallery, 2387 Ware St More info at www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com 2015 Extreme Freestyle Motorcross World Tour October 17th, 2 Shows – 2pm & 7pm Abbotsford Centre Tickets at Box Ofﬁce Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm or Ticketmaster.ca Abbotsford Only Farmer’s Market October 17th, 9am Historic Downtown Abbotsford, Montrose Ave Valley Concerts present ‘Ensemble Caprice’ October 16th, 7:30pm Matsqui Centenial Auditorium More info @ 604-289-3377 West Coast Women’s Show October 16th, 1pm - 10pm October 17th. 10am - 9pm October 18th, 11am - 5:30pm TRADEX More info at www.westcoastwomen.net/ The Cares Run October 17th, 9am - 11:30pm Rotary Stadium/Clearbrook Park More info at cares.info@gmail.com or 604-853-8916

Live performance by Rae Dawn @ the Eco Systems October 17th, 7:30pm - 9:30pm House of James, 2743 Emerson St An alternative native/jazzy folk gospel crossover with vocalist Rae Dawn sharing the word and the land with her own songs! This concert is part of the 2015 Envision Financial Coffee House Concert Series, proudly sponsored by the Abbotsford Arts Council in partnership with Envision Financial. More info at www. abbotsfordartscouncil.com Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Business After Business October 20th. Location to be determined. More info at www.abbotsfordchamber.com Inspired Inﬂuencer Speaker Series October 21st, 6:30pm. Red 21 Restaurant inside Abbotsford Chances Playtime Casino. More info at www.inspiredinﬂuencer.com Social Smart Start - 4 hours with a Social Media Expert October 21st, 1pm - 5pm 30835 Peardonville Rd. Register at www.connectnowbusinessnetwork.com AYC Red Cross Babysitting Training Course October 23rd, 9am – 4:30pm (Pro-D Day) Location TBA More info at info@abbyyouth.com The Reach presents The Radcliffe Line and Other Geographies – Sarindar Dhaliwal October 23rd, 2015 - January 10th, 2016. Toronto-based artist Sarindar Dhaliwal was born in the Punjab, India and raised in London, England before moving to Canada in 1968. Free Event More info at www.thereach.ca Abbotsford Only Farmer’s Market October 24th, 9am Historic Downtown Abbotsford, Montrose Ave. More info at www.downtownabbotsford.com Baby And Tot Show October 24th, 10am - 5pm October 25th, 11am - 5pm TRADEX. More info at www.babyandtotshow.com

Kat & Tony October 24th, 7:30pm – 9:30pm SippChai Cafe, 11-31205 Maclure Rd Original and old-time swing, folk, roots, blues and the occasional protest song performed live by Kat & Tony! This concert is part of the 2015 Envision Financial Coffee House Concert Series, proudly sponsored by the Abbotsford Arts Council in partnership with Envision Financial. More info at www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com Abby/Mission Alpine Club – OCTOBERFEST October 24th. Community Arts Addition at the Abby Arts Centre More info at www.amgac.com The Reach Presents - Sunday Family Arts October 25th, 1pm – 3pm. The Reach Gallery Museum. For families of all shapes and sizes, a 2-hour exhibition-based art-making class. FREE Event. More info at www.thereach.ca/events-programs/ learn African Children’s Choir October 28th, 7pm Salvation Army Cascade Community Church. More info at www.africanchildrenschoir.com/ shows Inspired Inﬂuencer: Isabelle Mercier Turcotte October 28th, 6:30pm 30835 Peardonville Rd Register at www. connectnowbusinessnetwork.com The Reach presents Kesh (Always Pure): Diasporic Girlscapes – Suvi Bains. October 29th, 2015 - January 10th, 2016. Opening Reception: Thursday, October 29th, 7pm. Fraser Valley artist Suvi Bains examines the lives of contemporary Sikh-Canadian girls in a multi-media exhibition. FREE Event More info at www.thereach.ca The Reach presents Drawing and Colouring: A Visual Diary – Heinz Klassen. August 6th – October 4th The Reach Gallery Museum FREE Event. More info at www. thereach.ca

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Fall Festival October 30th - 31st Trethewey House More info at 604-853-0313 MSA Museum Society presents Fall Festival/Halloween Costume Contest. October 31st, 11am– 5 pm 2313 Ware St More info at 604-853-0313 Abbotsford Only Farmer’s Market October 31st, 9am Historic Downtown Abbotsford, Montrose Ave. More info at www.downtownabbotsford.com

RECURRING EVENTS FREE Happy Events for Kids Tuesday’s, 10am - 11am Sevenoaks Shopping Centre Food Court More info at www.sevenoaks.com/events GUYS NITE (12yrs – 16yrs Boys) Tuesdays, October 20th - December 8th, 7pm – 8:30pm Activities are at various community locations. Come out and play Laser Tag, Corn Maze, Skating and more! Guys Nite is a recreational program that introduces guys to a variety of activities in the community. More info at www.abbyyouth.com Drawing Sessions with the Central Fraser Valley Graphic Guild 4th Tuesdays, 7pm – 9pm Kariton Art Gallery, 2387 Ware Street. Open to anyone. Model fee per evening session is $5.00. More info at www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com Abbotsford Learning Plus Society Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 22nd – December 10th, 10:30am – noon. Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road Abbotsford Learning Plus Society is a non-proﬁt organization, open to participants of all ages, although most of our members are seniors. We hold two-hour leisure classes covering many topics with a variety of presenters. $5 Fee. More info at www.learningplus.ca or 778-808-7377

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AYC GIRLS NITE OUT (12yrs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16yrs Girls) Wednesdays, October 14th December 9th, 7pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30pm *no program Nov 11 Mondays, October 19th - December 8th, 7pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30pm Corn Maze, Dance, Laser Tag and more . . . sound fun? Girls Nite Out encourages girls to try new activities as a fun way to practice healthier living. Activities are held at various community locations. More info at www.abbyyouth.com

FREE DINNER NIGHTS One Friday a month at both youth centres, the AYC provides a free dinner. Dinners are sit down family style and include great dinner conversation. Youth help with set up, cooking, cleaning and serving. Dates and time can be found at www.abbyyouth.com AYC Open Gym (12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 yrs) Saturdays starting September 26th, 7:30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30pm ARC Youth Centre at ARC More info at www.abbyyouth.com

The Abbotsford Flying Club Meets 2nd Saturdays of each month, 7:30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30pm Abbotsford Flying Club, 30540 Approach Drive Contact Stephen Head at 604-7030360 System Sessions Saturdays, Doors at 9pm - 1am Foundation Bar in Abbotsford powered by Emengy The nights feature both local and international DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the electronic music world. More info at www.emengy.com

AYC Drop In Floor Hockey Thursdays starting September 24th, 3:30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30pm Ag-Rec Centre More info at www.abbyyouth.com

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Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown is in one of Mission historic buildings that has undergone many changes over the years. Built in 1929 it was the original Mission Town Hall and was used as such until 1974 when it was renovated and has since housed PDQ\ JRRG UHVWDXUDQWV 0DUWLQÂˇV 'RZQWRZQÂˇV DWPRVSKHUH LV VW\OLVK VRSKLVWLFDWHG ZDUP DQG ZHOFRPLQJ VRIWO\ OLW WKH DLU Ă&#x20AC;OOHG with beautiful music, with the distinct sound of a martini shaker in the background. Kerry & Laurel Martin invite you to be their guest for Classic Cuisine at Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown or Valley Casual at The Blackberry Kitchen in Fraser River Heritage Park.

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The Sumas Regional Consortium for High Tech, also known as SRCTec, is nestled in the downtown core of Mission and has been recently deemed the most resourceful tech hub for the Fraser Valley. SRCTec is proud to unveil their continued support to start-ups and existing tech-based businesses through membership, networking, training, access to capital, ofﬁce rental, and two new programs to help enhance growth in our community. The District of Mission is teaming up with SRCTec this summer to launch the “TECH STARTS HERE” campaign. This initiative is to help draw tech businesses to Mission and provides them with the necessary information they need to establish roots in our community. It’s time to start erasing the “bedroom community” statement attached to Mission and offer employers and start-ups an easy way to bring business out to the valley. One program that is grabbing attention is the Agri-Tech Venture Acceleration Program. Funded through the BC Innovation Council and the Ministry of Agriculture, SRCTec manages the administration of this new program that allows entrepreneurs who have the next big tech idea in agriculture to establish and market their idea successfully. Our Resident CEO, Peter Briscoe and Program Director, Mike Manion have guided close to 20 individuals through training, mentorship and supplying them with a healthy network to feed from. This team is always on the lookout for new ventures and orientations happen often. Information on this program can be found at www.srctec.org/avap. A secondary program offered is the Innovator

Skills Initiative. This program offers BC techbased employers up to $7,500 in funding to hire BC post-secondary students for project support. This funding is to be used towards their wage and the next hiring set is taking place in September. If you are a postsecondary student or tech employer please visit SRCTec’s information on ISI at www. srctec.org/isi. SRCTec matches employers with students if they don’t already have one in mind. SRCTec is opening their doors on Wednesday, September 16th at 3-5pm so the members of this community and beyond can learn about or programs and offerings. Stop in to introduce yourself, bring a friend and in the meantime please visit us online at www.srctec. org. Building companies, creating jobs and investing in futures – that’s what SRCTec is all about. Bottom line, SRCTec hopes to have ideas turn into business, become established and grow locally.

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KESH Suvi Bains examines a personal article of faith among Sikh men.

OCTOBER 29–JANUARY 10, 2016

new body of work explores the outer boundaries of a personal article of fatih among Sikh men – unshorn hair (kesh). Bains explains, “Since Sikhs should not cut their natural hair, it is a defining and most visible part of a religious and cultural ethos. My project captures the unfurling, grooming, tying, and wrapping of hair with a turban, embodying both a moral and spiritual response to the Sikh faith and illustrating its purity. It is significant that these men were willing to engage in portraiture that exposed the stark, natural beauty of unshorn hair, and their

of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, where she studied photography for four years. In her recent artistic output, Bains has concerned herself with portraiture as a means to explore identity on several levels. “Photography is that medium which allows me to explore both myself and the subject at the same time. I am drawn to the idea that our lives are fluid yet rigid, flexible yet taut, always moving and yet still in so many ways. As a second generation Canadian born of immigrant parents, my photographs straddle many worlds – sometimes with ease and sometimes with a whole lot of angst. Living in two cultures within a

Living in two cultures within a double consciousness as a Canadian Sikh woman, my images take me to where I know part of me lives. private dedication to the faith. Sikh men do not publicly expose their hair due to cultural norms of privacy, this project pushes the boundaries of self and faith.” Bains was born in the Fraser Valley where she was raised on her family’s blueberry farm. Of her roots in the region, she has commented that “Abbotsford’s landscape gives me the energy to explore my passion.

his fall, The Reach Gallery Museum hosts an exhibition that highlights the intercultural intricacies of Abbotsford’s community. Fraser Valley artist Suvi Bains’

I recognize that I am blessed to be living in a community where there is an appreciation of the arts and an opportunity for artists to present their work.” Bains is a graduate of the University

double consciousness as a Canadian Sikh woman, my images take me to where I know part of me lives.” Bains is hopeful that this exhibition will generate dialogue in the community, but is aware that the subject matter may challenge some cultural norms “I think the audience will openly engage with and explore images of a hitherto unseen subject in the public sphere – a Sikh man interacting with his uncut hair in a very personal and intimate manner. They might question the motivation behind a female artist wanting to portray such an intimate and private feature of a Sikh man’s identity. I question whether the older Sikh generation would appreciate how I have portrayed the younger Sikh men. In the Fraser Valley there is a stigma about what a Sikh man embodies and my hope is that this exhibit will challenge those falsehoods.” Laura Schneider, Curator

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EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS SARINDAR DHALIWAL

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The Radcliffe Line and Other Geographies Curated by Marcie Bronson Exhibition organized and circulated by Rodman Hall Art Centre October 29, 2015 to January 3, 2016 Opening Reception: Thursday, October 29, 7pm Artist Talk: Friday October 30, 7pm

Kesh Curated by Laura Schneider October 29, 2015 to January 3, 2016 Opening Reception: Thursday, October 29, 7pm

The Writing Dance In this adaptation of Fernandes’ Still Move, dancers will interpret new scores for choreography created by workshop participants. Workshop: November 12, 6-9pm Artist Talk & Dance Performance: November 13, 7pm

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The Fraser Valley Blues Society Filling the Valley with Live Music Contributed by Cora Price Sitting around the tiki hut at the Mount Baker Blues Festival, I asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why not start a Blues Society so Abbotsford and surrounding area could enjoy the type of live music we were experiencing here and travel less to see live blues music? It could be somewhat of a collaboration with other Blues Societies giving touring and local musicians and bands a place to play and expose their music to a larger audience.â&#x20AC;? I began the process of the QDPH VHDUFK DQG LQFRUSRUDWLRQ RI WKH QRQ SURĂ&#x20AC; W Â˛ 7KH )UDVHU 9DOOH\ %OXHV 6RFLHW\ )9%6 ,W PHDQW , KDG WR DOVR VHHN WKH KHOS RI D IHZ RWKHU PXVLF lovers who were willing to put time and effort into this as volunteers, to get it going and eventually be successful. 2Q 2FW WKH RIĂ&#x20AC; FLDO SDSHUZRUN DUULYHG PDNLQJ LW D UHDOLW\ Â˛ WKH )UDVHU 9DOOH\ %OXHV 6RFLHW\ ZDV ERUQ 1H[W VWHS PHHW DV D JURXS GHFLGH RQ RXU IXOO PDQGDWH DQG ERRN RXU Ă&#x20AC; UVW VKRZ +DUSGRJ %URZQ FRQWDFWHG PH GLUHFWO\ WR VD\ KH ZRXOG IHHO KRQRXUHG WR EH SDUW RI RXU Ă&#x20AC; UVW VKRZ +H ZDV D JUHDW FKRLFH 2XU Ă&#x20AC; UVW VHOO RXW LQ $SULO WZR ZHHNV EHIRUH the show date, indicated just how thirsty Abbotsford was for some live PXVLF :H GHFLGHG RXU PDQGDWH ZDV WR VXSSRUW \RXWK LQ PXVLF &RXOG ZH Ă&#x20AC; QG a cause that incorporated youth, music and a need? We came across the Devon Clifford Music Foundation. Devon Clifford was the drummer for <RX 6D\ 3DUW\ +H ZDV FDOOHG KRPH HDUO\ DW WKH WHQGHU DJH RI ZKLOH performing on stage. In his honour and memory, his family formed the 'HYRQ &OLIIRUG 0XVLF )RXQGDWLRQ 7KH IRXQGDWLRQ SURYLGHV LQVWUXPHQWV DQG LQVWUXFWLRQ WR \RXWK DW %DNHUYLHZ +LJK 6FKRRO WKURXJK WKH IRUPDWLRQ RI %DQG &DPSV 7KH VWXGHQWV OHDUQ DERXW EHLQJ D PXVLFLDQ UHFHLYH instruction in music, form bands and after six weeks of practice they do WKHLU Ă&#x20AC; UVW OLYH VKRZ 7KH )UDVHU 9DOOH\ %OXHV 6RFLHW\ UDIĂ HV DQ DXWRJUDSKHG JXLWDU FRQWULEXWHG by Long & McQuade each year and those funds go to the Devon Clifford 0XVLF )RXQGDWLRQ 7KH JXLWDU WUDYHOV WR VKRZV DQG IHVWLYDOV :H PDQDJH WR get some of the best blues and R&B musicians around to sign it boosting WKH YDOXH RI WKH JXLWDU 7KLV \HDU ZH KDYH .HEÂˇ 0RÂˇ 'DYLG :LOFR[ &KULV $QWRQLN $QD 3RSRYLF .LUE\ 6HZHOO %DQG 3DSD &KXEE\ (OYLQ %LVKRS 6DPDQWKD )LVK /DG\ Â´$Âľ -LPP\ ' /DQH -LP %\UQHV 7KH %OXH 9RRGRR 'XII\ %LVKRS )RJKDWÂŤ WKH OLVW JRHV RQ &RQWDFW WKH )9%6 WR JHW D WLFNHW )9%6 VKRZV DUH UHJXDOUO\ KHOG DW WKH (DJOHV +DOO DW (VVHQGHQH LQ $EERWVIRUG 7KH QH[W VKRZ ZLOO EH KHOG LQ D QHZ YHQXH Â˛ 7KH 6WDJH LQ 0LVVLRQ 8QFOH :LJJO\ÂˇV +RW 6KRHV %OXHV %DQG D VL[ SLHFH EDQG ZLOO EH KLWWLQJ 7KH 6WDJH RQ 6HSW WK DW SP 7KH )9%6 LV H[FLWHG WR EH hosting a show in this larger space and introducing 0LVVLRQ WR ZKDW ZHÂˇYH EHHQ GRLQJ IRU WKH ODVW PRQWKV 8QFOH :LJJO\ÂˇV SOD\V VRPH PHDQ ERRJH\ ZRRJLH DQG DOZD\V SDFNV WKH GDQFH Ă RRU 7LFNHWV DUH DQG FDQ EH SXUFKDVHG DW ZZZ )UDVHU9DOOH\%OXHV FRP RU ZLWK FDVK DW WKH (DJOHV /RXQJH (VVHQGHQH RU LQ 0LVVLRQ DW WKH 0LVVLRQ 6SULQJV /LTXRU 6WRUH 2OLYHU 6W &LW\ +DOO /LTXRU 6WRUH 6WDYH /DNH 6W RU FDOO Monthly JAM Session! 2nd Fridays at the Eagles Hall Info at www.FraserValleyBlues.com

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Welcome to the inaugural issue of Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On! Abbotsford The Executive and membership of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #15 are proud to serve the veterans and other community organizations in our neighborhood, and are pleased to be able to contribute to this magazine. November is approaching and as we always have, we will be counting on the communities support for our Poppy Campaign. 100% of your donations go towards your local Veterans and programs that aid Veterans and their families. We are very grateful for the support Abbotsford has given us in the past and promise to continue to serve all your Veterans. Many people are aware of our Poppy campaign and our mandate to aid all veterans as well as their dependants, but may not be aware of all the other programs we support throughout the community with funds raised from other sources than the poppy campaign. Our organization membership allows our members to visit the Branch and take part in the many activities we offer. These events in turn raise funds for the Branch to assist groups like the Silver Fox Air Cadet Squadron, and individuals with bursary donations for post secondary education. Many think of the Legion as the place where Dad, or Granddad went after work to have a

few drinks and hang with their military buddies from the war. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legion offers a great deal more. Special events such as Canada Day, provide an opportunity for a good meal at a fair price with live entertainment to enjoy. Darts, Euchre, Crib, and many other social games are regularly happening, and many have tournaments that challenge our best against the elite of other Legions in the province and country. A misconception is that one must have served in the military to be a member, this has not been the case for some time. Our membership offers different classes of membership depending on if you are a veteran, are related to one, or just believe in the same ideals that our Veterans need respect and support. Everyone that supports the work we do is welcome to join, and will be welcomed. I invite all readers to drop by the Branch, and see what we are all about. There is so much more to the Legion then you might think. Yours in Comradeship,

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Joshua Beamish

It is my strong belief that dance is a vital vehicle for instilling a plethora of valued qualities in all who encounter it. As the rare art form that encompasses creative expression and athletic exertion, committed participants are able maximize their investment of time and physical focus into one activity. Dance teaches determination, dedication and responsibility. It allows for equivalent focus on both independent personal objectives and teamwork strategies. The true beauty of dance however, is that it exists in an immeasurable number of cultures and genres, and there is always an accessible entry point for any person of any age, size or background. If you do a grand balletic leap, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re most certainly dancing, but we also sometimes forget that if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re simply tapping your foot to music, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still dancing. %DOOHW WHDFKHV JUDFH HIĂ&#x20AC; FLHQF\ ERG\ DOLJQPHQW DQG awareness and proper posture. It manages to deliver the ultimate balance between an incredible level of virtuosity and the subtlest of gestures. In contrast, the study of abstract and free movement teaches sensory awareness and freedom of both journey and destination. Surely the sheer number of cultural dances associated with various countries around the globe illustrates the overwhelming integration of dance into our human existence.

For me, dance was more than an outlet. Dance became my identity. Growing up as a young male disinterested in sports, I found myself a constant subject of ridicule amongst my school peers. It was only through dance, and the success that I found ZLWKLQ LW WKDW , IRUPHG DQ\ VWDWXUH RI FRQĂ&#x20AC; GHQFH ,W was a place where I could escape being made to feel less than others solely because my passions didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t align with the status quo. The older I got however, the PRUH , VDZ WKDW RWKHUV HQYLHG WKH VSHFLĂ&#x20AC; F VNLOOV WKDW I held as a result of dance. My ability to learn quickly and adapt to any situation are leadership qualities that have proven useful time and time again. I have made a career in dance, and one that has spanned every continent across the globe in just ten short years. Dance is a universal language. It bonds us to each other and it connects us to our truest selves. I feel fortunate to have made dance my life and to have had many opportunities to share my knowledge with audiences across the world and with young people at home in BC. Joshua Beamish founded MOVE: the company in 2005 and his works have since extensively toured throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Outside of the company, he has created in collaboration with The Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet Principals Wendy Whelan for Restless Creature and Ashley Bouder for The Ashley Bouder Project, among many others. www.joshuabeamish.com

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