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COPS FOR CANCER

Community Calendar Meadows Maze Farmers Markets Cops For Cancer Breastfest Hockey Day Library BC Rivers Day Success Spotlight Sponsor a Pig Heritage Nominations Pause for a Cause

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Contents

ECO SCHOOL

Phenomenal Women Artists in the Park Sports Day Tee Ball Eco School Vancity Movie Night Lunchtime Concerts The Great Outdoors GETI Fest Music on the Wharf Movies by Moonlight Summer Serenade

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MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT

You can pick up your copy from…Safeway, The West Coast Express in Haney, Canadian Tire, The Library, Visitors Centre, Both 7/11’s, The ACT, Flying Wedge Pizza, The Lottery Booth in Valley Fair Mall, A&W, McDonalds, The Keg, Swiss Cottage, Fox’s Reach, Marino’s Gelato, Bruce’s Market, Kanaka Coffee, Albion Pizza, Dino’s Restaurant, Roast Bistro, Dairy Queen, Shoppers Drug Mart, Blenz Coffee, Fit City, Fitness Unlimited, The Lunch Doctor, Stomping Grounds Coffee House…plus many, many more locations look out for our holders!

For more info call us on:

1-604-287-4428 or send us an email: whatsonbc@live.ca

EVENT Calendar Every Tues, Weds & Thurs in August

August 4th Thursday 4pm to 11:59pm

August 13 - September 6

DMRBIA Lunchtime Concert Series

Vancity Outdoor Movie Event

Meadows Maze

Bring a picnic! From 12pm – 1pm Memorial Peace Park.

Call 604.467.2420

See page 27

See page 8 Sunday to Thursday - 11am to 6pm Fri, & Sat - 11:00am to 10:00pm

August 6th

Art in the Park See page 23 August 8th at 7:30

August 16th at 7pm

Ladies Night Shopping Party Buffalo Club – see page 16

Music in the Wharf See page 30 August 10th Wednesday 7:30pm to 9pm

Summer Seronade

The Bruce James Orchestra Pitt Meadows Spirit Square www.brucejamesorchestra.com

August 17th Wednesday 7:30pm to 9pm

Summer Seronade

The Bruce James Orchestra Pitt Meadows Spirit Square www.brucejamesorchestra.com Three Thursday in August August 19th 11:30am

Movies By Moonlight

22nd Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters

See page 31

Charity Golf Classic See page 26 August 13th Phenomenal Women

August 22nd at 7:30

Art & Garden Party

Music in the Wharf

See page 21

See page 30

August 13th Saturday 9am to 4pm

August 24th Wednesday 7:30pm to 9pm

Through August & September

Mystical Bazaar

Summer Seronade

Haney Farmers Market

CEED Center 11739 223rd Street, Maple Ridge Email rmlightgroup@gmail.com

The Bruce James Orchestra Pitt Meadows Spirit Square www.brucejamesorchestra.com

August 13th Saturday 12pm to7pm

August 28th

Breastfest

Street Hockey Day

Pitt Meadows Farmers Market See page 9 August 3rd Wednesday 7:30pm to 9pm

Summer Seronade

The Bruce James Orchestra See page 31

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See page 11 Memorial Peace Park For details, Chad: breastfest08@gmail.com

To advertise call 1-604-287-4428 or e-mail whatsonbc@live.ca

See page 12 Meadowtown Centre Parking Lot 10am – 2pm

August 31st Wednesday 6pm to 8:30pm

September 17th Saturday 6pm

Heart Link Women’s Only Ridge Meadows Hospice Society’s 3rd Annual Networking Evening www.v2w1a9.theheartlinknetwork.

“Hoe Down for Hospice” com or call Sarah at 604.612.5844 September 3rd 12:30 – 2pm

Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre, 224th St, 604.463.7722 or www.ridgemeadowshospicesociety.com

Yogathon See back page

September 18th Sunday

Whonnock Lake Day 27871 – 113th Avenue For details call Cheryl at 604.462.8212 www.whonnock.ca

September 25th Sunday

BC Rivers Day Kanaka Creek For details call KEEPS at 604.463.8643 www.keeps.org September 27th 7pm – 9pm

Celtic Sessions

September 7th - October 10

Meadows Maze

See page 8 Friday & Saturday - 11:00am to 10:00pm Sunday 11:00 to 6:00pm

September 21st Wednesday 6pm to 8:30pm

Heart Link Women’s Only Networking Evening

The ACT, Maple Ridge September 28th Cops For Cancer Bike Ride passing See page 10

To register visit www.v2w1a9. theheartlinknetwork.com or call Sarah at 604.612.5844 September 24th, Saturday 8:30pm

Best of the West The ACT, Maple Ridge September 24th Noon – 9pm

GETI FEST See page 29 September 25th Sunday

BC Rivers Day Allco Park

September 11th Sunday 10am

See page 15 604.467.6401 www.alouetteriver.org

BCSPCA Paws for a Cause See page 19 Albion Fairgrounds

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Meadows Maze Fun For The Whole Family!

Welcome to Hopcott Farms, home of award- winning Meadows Maze, one of the largest corn mazes in the Pacific Northwest. Located in the quiet and beauty of rural Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Meadows Maze is a comfortable drive from all points throughout the Lower Mainland.

More that just a maze, other attractions include a Petting Zoo, Bee Observatory, Lions “Goat” Bridge, hay wagon rides, full concession and Cranberry Meadows Country store.

Take a thrilling slide down Meadows Mountain or an exciting ride through the maze on the Barrel Train or Corny’s Maze Train!

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www.meadowsm aze.com Check website fo r opening times.

Come to Meadows Maze and challenge your navigational skills as you make your way through 6.3 kms of this years new maze design. It’s great fun for kids, mom, dad and grandparents too!

CEDAR VALLEY MANOR THE MISSION ASSOCIATION FOR SENIORS HOUSING’S (MASH) NEWEST PROJECT.

Cedar Valley Manor will provide quality and affordable housing for independent and active seniors in the community of Mission. As a Life Lease, Cedar Valley Manor will bring you the opportunity to be a part of a unique community while also enjoying the comfort and convenience of contemporary apartment living.

Please visit our booth and come learn more at the

11th Annual Celebrate Mission Event

at the Fraser River Heritage Park

For more information please call: 1-877-432-9393 Visit our website at: www.cedarvalleymanor.com or email us at: info@cedarvalleymanor.com

Saturday, September 17th 9am to 5pm

This is not an offering for sale. Such an offering may only be made by disclosure statement. E&O.E.

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To advertise call 1-604-287-4428 or e-mail whatsonbc@live.ca

Haney & Pitt Meadows

Farmers Market

Haney Memorial Peace Park, Lougheed Hwy and Dewdney Trunk Rd on 224th Street, Downtown Maple Ridge Every Saturday from 9 - 2, May to October. 604-467-7433 • www.haneyfarmersmarket.org • hfminfo@haneyfarmersmarket.org • First Saturday in every month, Garibaldi Art Club display and exhibition.

• Indoor/Outdoor Autumn and Winter Markets St. Andrew’s Haney United Church, Dewdney Trunk.

• Children’s crafts at every market. - Story Time at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m

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September 3

Art at the Market. Eat Local Lots of produce! Corn! And more!

Support local growers, Bring a friend, receive a gift. Our market is about more than food, come and find out.

Art at the Market. It’s a Mini Teddy Bear Picnic – join in the fun! Bring your favourite Teddy. Tallest plant and largest head sunflower contest – prizes - adult, children 10:30

August 13

September 10

At the Farm, the market goes to Brookfield Farm - 4-H displays and animals, food, music, hay maze.

20981 – 123 Ave., Maple Ridge

Tomato/Basil Festival - see the numerous varieties of both, Cooking Demo 10:30

September 17 August 20

Shake the Hand that Feeds You – Hug a Farmer

Garlic Festival, Cooking demonstration 10:30 with Chef Richard Morrant of the Pitt Meadows Golf and Country Club.

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August 27

Food Bank Day donations. Help us support the Friends in Need Food Bank

Doggie Days - Best dressed dog - prizes, parade + competition 10:30 Sponsored by BeCuzWeCare Doggie Day Care

As of July 2011 • Subject to change without notice

Pitt Meadows 2011 Market Events Spirit Square next to City Hall, 12007 Harris Road.

Every Sunday from 10 – 2 p.m, June 19 to September 11, 2011.

604-467-7433 • www.haneyfarmersmarket.org • hfminfo@haneyfarmersmarket.org • vendorinfo@haneyfarmersmarket.org

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September 4

Shake the Hand that Feeds You – Hug a Farmer

Doggie Days, your pooch could win a prize for the best dressed, biggest, smallest, longest ear, shortest tail and more 11:30

August 14 Multicultural Day with a great cooking demonstration 11:30 With Vikram Bajaj

September 11 Last day of the Market, celebrate at the Tomato Festival. Displays and cooking demo 11:30

August 21 Seniors Day at the Market

Join us for a cup of tea!

As of July 2011 • Subject to change without notice

August 28 Garlic Festival – Let’s cook with GARLIC demonstration 11:30

Who won $100?

The winners of the $100 Farmers Market Shopping Spree are: Haney Farmers Market, Sue Wheeler; Pitt Meadows Farmers Market, Jan Davidson.

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Cops for Cancer Inspiration for the Ride Cops for Cancer is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a life changing event that brings Cops and communities together for a very special cause.

These children are the inspiration for Cops for Cancer. Each year, the cops visit Camp Goodtimes, tour the facility and meet the kids who have sparked the cause for the tour. This gives the cops the drive to persevere, put the pedal to the metal and finish two challenging weeks of cycling.

Over a hundred members of law enforcement and emergency services across BC are cycling thousands of kilometers to help kids fight cancer.

Proceeds from Cops for Cancer allow the Canadian Cancer Society to invest in pediatric cancer research and caring support programs, like Camp Goodtimes, for children living with cancer and their families.

Watch for the cops riding through Langley on September 22 and Maple Ridge on September 28 and be sure to cheer them on!

Camp Goodtimes, located beside Loon Lake in Maple Ridge, is committed to creating a safe environment where kids with cancer have the freedom and support to enjoy their summer vacation just like any other kid.

Find out more or donate at www.copsforcancerbc.ca

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To advertise call 1-604-287-4428 or e-mail whatsonbc@live.ca

Breastfest

Breastfest 2011 .

United Circle of Arts Society is proud to present the fourth annual

This event is free, all-ages, and drug & alcohol free.

Festival Stage August 13th Activities Ninjaspy Take the Earth Beneath Us Molasses Catastrophe The Jen Huangs The Hot Moonbeams Wild Boys

Music, Haircuts for cancer, Kids Zone, Art Sale, Craft Sale, Silent Auctions, Food vendors, Raffles. & Booths to provide information about cancer, causes and our sponsors.

Acoustic Stage Cambridge Brass David Parent Echo Park Rory MacRory Jesse Williams

Purpose: Breastfest is a music festival that will promote cancer awareness among the community. We wish to create a safe and fun environment where we can bring the community together and do our part to combat this disease. We will use music and entertainment as a vehicle to deliver our message, and through donations, vending and raffling we will also raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Thanks to our sponsors...

Canadian Cancer Society, Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows Arts Council, Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure, Rotary Club/ The Wine Festival, Albion Tireland, Sure Copy, Domino’s Pizza, Kelso’s Kustom Screen Printing Special thanks to all of our volunteers and coordinators.

We need your help: Become a fan: www.facebook.com/breastfest We’re on Myspace: www.myspace.com/breastfest08 And Twitter: www.twitter.com/#!/UnitedCircleArt Whats On? • August / September 2011

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KIDS GUEST STORYTELLER: Pamela Sunshine Tuesday, August 9, 10:15 am Special guest Pamela Sunshine will lead a splendid storytime filled with music and stories for the whole family.

GUEST STORYTELLER: Lorre Gibson Memorial Peace Park Bandstand Tuesday, August 16, 10:15 am Join Cree elder Lorre Gibson in the Bandstand for traditional stories and see her Aboriginal artifacts and regalia.

Puppets in the Park Memorial Peace Park Bandstand Wednesday, August 3 & 17, 6:45 – 7:15 pm Pack your dinner and come and meet the library’s smallest stars. Our talented puppets and puppeteers will tell all types of tales to amuse the whole family!

Fun on the Farm, August 3 Fairy Tale Fun, August 17

SUMMER READING CLUB

TEENS

Savour the Salads!

Teen SCR Wrap-up Party!

Thursday, August 4, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Do you love to eat? More importantly, do you love to cook? Come and learn how to make some scrumptious salads and eat them too! All school-aged children are welcome. Space is limited, so please call or visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk to reserve your spot.

Wednesday, August 24, 3:00 pm Wind up your summer reading with the Teen Summer Reading Club wrap-up party. Bring a book to trade with other club members, enjoy snacks and games, and help us pick the winners of the local Teen SCR prizes!

Reading is Delicious!

The Purple Pirate Memorial Peace Park Bandstand Monday August 8, 2:00 pm In this 45-minute interactive show, awardwinning performer Dustin Anderson will have kids of all ages thrilled about reading for pleasure. Not to be missed!

Food and Friendship Around the World with Mr. I Memorial Peace Park Bandstand Wednesday, August 24, 11:00am Musician, Mr. I, will have the audience singing their way around the world with songs filled with laughter and friendship.

Summer Reading Club Finale!

Memorial Peace Park Bandstand Tuesday, August 30, 11:00-1:00 pm All members of Read to Me and the Summer Reading Club are invited to join in on the celebration with face painting, balloon animals and crafts, and most importantly, receive your medal! The Kiwanis Club of Golden Ears will be there serving hotdogs. Don’t forget to bring a book for the book swap!

ADULTS The Cariboo Road to Gold Saturday, August 27, 1:00 pm Join British Columbia historian John Mitchell (bcghosttowns.com) on a trip back to the 1860’s for an expedition along the challenging Cariboo Wagon Road. Experience travel by sternwheeler, stagecoach and freight wagon on a quest to the fields of gold. We’ll check roadhouses that offered shelter along the route, and meet some eccentric characters of the day.

Eid Celebration Saturday, September 10, 11:30 am Come and celebrate Eid, which marks the end of Ramadan on the Muslim Calendar. Learn about the culture, see calligraphy demonstrations and taste delicious food. Drop in.

Long Term Care: Navigating the System Wednesday, September 28, 7:00 pm In this second installment of the Aging Gracefully series, the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Katzie Seniors Network will discuss topics of interest to seniors and their families.

Maple Ridge Public Library 130 - 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road | 604-467-7417 Read. Learn. Play. | www.fvrl.ca

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Success Spotlight Matthew Toren is an award winning author, serial entrepreneur and local Maple Ridge resident. Along with his brother Adam, he has bought and sold many companies over the past several years. He co-founded YoungEntrepreneur.com in 1999 which has grown to become the largest social networking forum for entrepreneurs in the world.

Matthew is co-author of the book: Small Business, Big Vision: “Lessons on How to Dominate Your Market from Self-Made Entrepreneurs Who Did it Right” And also the co-author of the award-winning book: Kidpreneurs - Young Entrepreneurs with BIG Ideas!

Matthew and his brother Adam have a very large portfolio of websites and domains including 100WaysToMakeMoney. com, VancouverBC.com, BreakingNews.ca, Blogtrepreneur.com and even a local site: MapleRidgeRestaurants.com – A directory of Maple Ridge Restaurants with star ratings of all the restaurants. You can follow Matthew on twitter.com/ MatthewToren.

We sat down with Matthew and asked him a question:

small business,

What’s on Magazine: What’s the one piece of advice that you would want to make sure that every young person knows when it comes to business?

Matthew: There are actually two things.

Firstly: follow your passion. If you’re doing what you love, nothing can stand in your way.

Secondly: I think what sets successful entrepreneurs apart more than anything else is perseverance. I would want young entrepreneurs to know two things about perseverance: 1, You will have challenges and obstacles. They’re inevitable, they’re part of life, and if you look at them right, they can actually be fun!

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2, You can overcome any obstacle if you truly want to. You’ve got the power within you to make it through anything and come out better on the other side – if you just persevere and refuse to quit.

ADAM TOREN AND MATTHEW TOREN

Heart Link Network Get your business back on track this fall by networking in your community with local women business owners!

Come and connect in a fun, relaxed environment where you get to share who you are and what you do in a way that will have a huge effect on your business and create great relationships.

Our events are industry exclusive, only one woman per business category so make sure to register early to reserve your spot.

Visit www.v2w1a9.theheartlinknetwork. com to register or email Sarah at anythingispossible@shaw.ca Call 604.612.5844 for more info.

Heart Link Evening Event Dates: August 31st September 21st Whats On? • August / September 2011

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Paws for a cause

Join the largest event supporting animals in BC!

September 11th Albion Fairgrounds, Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge.

Registration from 10am – Walk starts 11am Join in the ‘Doggy Games’ after the walk. BBQ. Live music. Face painting.

Lots of fun for a fantastic cause.

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You are invited... Join our Health & Wellness Challenges! /RVH :HLJKW 5HJDLQ <RXU +HDOWK %HFRPH¬/HDQHU This challenge is guaranteed to help you achieve your goals in a fun and supportive environment.

August Challenge Start Date: August 14th / September Challenge Start Date: September 18th

Challenge Highlights: Personal Health Assessment, Weigh & Measure by Personal Trainer, Before & After Pictures, Free Coaching & Group Support Sessions, Prizes!

INFO SESSION: Mon Aug 8th, at 7pm Wed Aug 24th, at 7pm

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A complete system with superior quality nutrients that cleanse the body of impurities while replenishing your health.

To learn more about nutritional cleansing and replenishing visit: www.fflhealth.com/scopland or contact Sarah at anythingispossible@shaw.ca 604.612.5844 Join us on Facebook: www.facebook/riseandshinewellness for all the challenge details.

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Artists in the Park

Celebrating B.C. Provincial Parks 100th Anniversary

Inspired by the natural beauty of the park, artists from different art mediums will treat guests to handsͲon children’s art stations presented by local artists, Maple Ridge Park & Leisure, and artists from The ACT. Come and enjoy art displays, demonstrations from local artists, and great entertainment with various talented local performers, including Rick Tippe.

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Alouette South Beach at the dayͲuse area Saturday, August 6 2011 11 am – 5 pm

Visit www.artintheparkmapleridge.com www.theactmapleridge.org Thank you to our Supporters

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Tee Ball Upon signing our daughter Elexus up for T-ball earlier this year never did we imagine that we would end up coaching her team.

With very little experience under our belts other than the fact that coach Chris Sterling and his assistant coach Gavin Lovitt played ball as children, we rallied up our ambitions and our skills to create the best season for the kids as we could.

oďŹ&#x20AC; with a dragon race, something that turned out to be the favorite part for most of the kids.

We witnessed the development of batting skills, throwing technique and great team work in all eleven of our team members.

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A New School Comes to Town The Environmental School Project

Imagine … learning activities that are outdoors, experiential, hands-on and in context. The natural and cultural environments provide the place for learning; the connections to community enhance and broaden learning. The Environmental School Project is a journey through Placebased, Imaginative and Ecological Education.

This fall, sixty kindergarten through grade seven students begin the journey. Building on their strengths and talents, they will grow relationships with the natural world, as well as learn the stories, histories and knowledge of Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. They will learn as a community with multi-age families and integrated curriculum.

Over the last 3 ½ years, the Project has taken shape through extensive communication to ask what it means to learn

ecologically and strengthen relationships. People are passionate about contextual and experiential learning, are excited about learning possibilities with and in the natural world, and are extremely committed to a flourishing, sustainable community.

Imagine … A group of students walking and balancing along a log. They stop to direct each other’s attention to the different patterns and feelings of the mosses. They jump off the log’s end to examine an ancient cedar stump. They ponder its age, while an Elder begins the tree’s story. They have many questions. The “learning journey” begins.

Clayton Maitland - Project Coordinator cmaitland@sd42.ca 778.549.4620

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Abbotsford - Mission - Ridge Meadows

22nd Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Charity Golf Classic Friday August 19th at Ledgeview Golf and Country Club $200 Traditional Golfer Package Includes: 18

holes with cart at Ledgeview Golf & Country Club start 11:30am, scramble style Golfer Gift bag and T-Shirt for each registered golfer Light Lunch provided Many great on-course activities Snacks and refreshments provided on-course Participation in on-course challenges: men’s & women’s longest drive, closest to the pin, hole-inone, and best team score Dinner, Auction and Awards Event after golf at The Phoenix Lounge (bring a guest for dinner for $50 extra) Charitable tax receipt of $100 A sincere thank you from Big Brothers Big Sisters Shot-gun

Assante Wealth Management is pleased to once again be Title Sponsor for the 22nd Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Charity Golf Classic

New!! On Line Registration Simply Click this link to register yourself or your team http://www.2mevents.com/event/22nd-annual-big-brothers-big-sisters-charity-golf-classic

“Building a child’s future through the friendship and guidance of mentoring” For further information please contact Janis Mitchell at Janis.Mitchell@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or 604-852-3331(phone) 604-852-2518 (fax).

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Vancity Movie Night Vancity Fresh Air Movie Tour in partnership with Fresh Air Cinema brings the movie “Rio” to the community of Pitt Meadows in celebration of our credit unions 65th anniversary. Free valet bicycle www.facebook.com/outdoormoviesbc parking available from BEST the bicycle valet.

WHERE? Harris Road Park, 12027 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows

WHEN? Thursday August, 2011 · 8:30 - 11:30pm *Come early to enjoy the celebrations

WHO? People of all ages are invited to bring their chairs, blankets and community spirit to enjoy the fun movie “Rio’ under the stars.

In addition to the large screen feature movie activities will also be provided to entertain guests of all ages. The Vancity tent will host the popular Plinko game for a chance to win some great prizes.

Popcorn stands will be open with all proceeds going to local charities in the community.

Vancity will also be hosting community not-for-profit organizations and other social enterprises who will have tents set up for attendees to learn more about the difference these organizations are making in the community and how others can support them or become involved.

STAVE FALLS SCOTTISH DANCERS Stave Falls Scottish Dancers teaching Highland & Scottish Country dance.

Celebrating 52 years in the community. Very family oriented. Classes taught in 3 home dance studios. Watching day for parents once a month.

Non - competitive programme, SDTA exams with examiner from Scotland.

Dance Trips: Spain 2011, Disneyland 2012, Scotland 2013 Scottish Country Dance Ball Christmas and Valentine Parties Christmas parades in Mission & Maple Ridge Performances at Community events, Senior homes, weddings Robbie Burns Suppers Canada Day and more!

Year end Recital in June, performances at the Kitsilano Showboat & PNE. Ages 3 years and up. No need of kilt outfit to start.

Cost $52.00 per month including taxes.

REGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER CLASSES NOW! Contact director Cheryle Macdonald 604.462.9935 email: stavefallsdancer@aol.com

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Lunchtime Concert Series From 12pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm, residents are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy a live musical act.

The Downtown Maple Ridge BIA is proud to announce the Lunchtime Concert Series, an hour of free musical entertainment in Memorial Peace Park on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in August, from noon until 1 pm. (August 2,3,4,9,10,11,16,17,18,23 ,24,25th ) Bring your lunch to the Park and enjoy up-and-coming Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows-based talent!

With performances by: Ibhendi, Echo Park, Graham & Carly Strang, Peter Tam, Natasha Zimbaro, Lydia Querengesser, Scott Sparrow, Denis Leclerc and Aurelius.

Chairs are provided.

For more information, call 604 467 2420 or stop by www.downtownmapleridge.ca This is a DMRBIA initiative, supported by the District of Maple Ridge/Parks & Leisure Services

Outdoor Club Rides the Rails Six members of the Ridge Meadows Outdoor Club (RMOC) took to their bikes and spent 5 days cycling the Columbia Western Railway trail. This rail line built between Midway and Castlegar by the CPR at the end of the 19th Century is now an unpaved recreational trail.

On day 1 we cycled 32 kilometers to the beautiful, heritage city of Greenwood, famous for their amazing well-maintained 1900 era style houses and businesses.

Next day, a 41- kilometer trek brought us to the historic Russian city of Grand Forks, where we camped at the city site and dined on cabbage rolls, perogies and borscht.

good condition, and although quite a grunt cycling 35 kilometers on a packed bike on a 2% grade, it was attainable by going at a steady pace and taking breaks.

We camped on a ďŹ&#x201A;at ridge near Bulldog Tunnel.

We put on our headlamps and headed for the long (1 kilometer), very dark, watery, Bulldog Tunnel on Day 5.

It was all down hill after that to Castlegar, the end of our journey. It was a fascinating 200-kilometer trip through B.C. history, and a physically challenging, but rewarding cycle.

On Day 3 we managed to get into our spandex biking shorts for a short 21-kilometer cycle to the Cascade Gorge on the Kettle River. We camped on top of the gorge with an amazing view of the river carving its way through the canyon down to Christina Lake.

We had our work cut out for us on Day 4, a 52-kilometer ride with a 500-metre elevation gain, spread out over 35 kilometers. Thanks to a local biking group in Castlegar, this part of the trail is in very 28

Shirley Nikiforuk, member RMOC Check out our website to see the schedule of events: http://www.rmoutdoorclub.ca

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Music on the Wharf Over-looking the beautiful Fraser River, the “Music on the Wharf ” concert series has something for everyone in the family.

It started with a local band offering to play a onetime concert and has become one of the Maple Ridge Historical Society’s most popular annual events.

This year’s concert schedule is below. All concerts are at the Port Haney Wharf and began at 7:30pm (with exception of August 22nd which starts at 7pm).

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Movies by Moonlight An event for the whole family! Come out to Memorial Peace Park and enjoy a movie set under the night sky. All movies are rated G. Start times vary depending on weather and lighting. Movie begins no later than 8:30pm. Cost is FREE!

August 4th- Megamind

August 11th- Over the Hedge

August 18th- Monsters V Aliens

Summer Serenade An evening of musical entertainment, Wednesday nights, through July and August Presented by: The Bruce James Orchestra Contact: bruce@brucejamesorchestra.com Background information: Now that Pitt Meadows has built an outdoor concert area (Spirit Square, 12027 Harris Road) this is the time to start entertaining the community with local/ interested talent.

We would hope this will grow into an annual event, and become an event the people will look forward to each year.

audience, plans to mix in numerous other groups. To see what groups will be playing on any particular Wednesday night, please visit www.brucejamesorchestra.com.

This is the first annual event of this kind in Pitt Meadows. Bruce Flello is a Pitt Meadows resident and leads the Bruce James Orchestra.

He plans to have his group play for some of the events, but to keep it interesting for the

Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM

Event Schedule: If it rains, the performance will be cancelled (as there won’t be an audience) Dates to include: Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Whats On? • August / September 2011

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