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PUBLISHER’S NOTE So many great events happening over the next two months! We will be at The Health and Wellness Show March 9th and 10th. Be sure to stop by our booth to say Hi! We will be handing out the March/April issue of the magazine. If you have a local community event happening in 2019, please forward us the information. We would love to help spread the word!

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ABBOTSFORD EVENTS CALENDAR MARCH MARCH 1, 2019 Panic Squad & Friends 7:30–9pm Matsqui Centennial Auditorium 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford One Night Only! Gallery 7 Theatre & Performing Arts presents Super-Clean, SuperFunny Comedy Improv! Sit up and be amazed as The Panic Squad takes audience suggestions and invents hilarious scenes right before their eyes. A riotous night of fun for the entire family! Tickets House of James, Phone Orders: 604-852-3701 or 1-800-665-8828, www. gallery7theatre.com. www. gallery7theatre.com/panicsquad MARCH 1-3, 2019 BC Sportsmen’s Show Friday 12pm-9pm Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 10am-5pm Event for boating, ﬁshing hunting and the outdoors. This is the best place to be for everything you need for your upcoming outdoor adventures, join us and shop the show! More info www. bcsportsmenshow.ca/ MARCH 2, 2019 Shape Your World Society Amazing Race 9:30am. This is a yearly event in Abbotsford & Langley to raise money for Shape Your World Society and the local food bank Create a team of 4 or 5, create a theme for your team, and dress-up! Race around your city to collect signatures for your passport. For more info visit shapeyourworldsociety.com MARCH 2-3, 2019 Donate Your Gently Used Jigsaw Puzzles Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way 11am – 2pm. Drop off your

gently used puzzles today to be sold at the upcoming Book and Puzzle sale fundraiser. MARCH 3, 2019 Zajac Ranch Beneﬁt Dance 1:30 to 4pm. ASAA Hall – 33889 Essendene Avenue Admission by donation. Square dancing, silent auction, door prizes, beverages, snacks. Spectators welcome. Contact Carol 604 807 2281 MARCH 5, 2019 Navigating the Mental Health System 6 – 8pm. Abbotsford. A FREE 2-hour information session for families, friends, and/or natural support persons to learn about the Adult Mental Health services provided by Fraser Health. Contact Esther, 1-833-898-6200. Fraserhealth.ca/mental health MARCH 6, 2019 Bowl for Kids’ Sake 3-5pm/ 6-8pm. Galaxy Bowl/ $50 per bowler (includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental and pizza) Help us celebrate 50 years of mentoring at our annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser. Sign up teams of 4-6 players and have some fun while supporting our work! Contact for more infoRegister here: fraservalley. bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ event/bowl-kids-sake/ MARCH 7, 2019 Meet And Greet For Spirit Abreast Dragon Boat Team Sardis Library, 5819 Tyson Rd., Chilliwack 7pm. JOIN OUR TEAM! Spirit Abreast Dragon Boat Team is a group of women breast cancer survivors and supporters from the Fraser Valley who paddle for fun and ﬁtness on Cultus Lake. We are looking for new paddlers for the 2019 season. We provide all equipment and coaching. Our goal is healthy, active living

and breast cancer awareness. Come to our annual Meet and Greet and ﬁnd out more. www. spiritabreast.org, Contact: 604-847-9166 (Delrose). MARCH 8, 2019 Panel Lecture 33844 King Road – Abbotsford University of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford Campus room B101 4pm - 6pm. Join us on International Women’s Day for a President’s Leadership Lecture Series featuring a panel of three inspiring women and their stories, with the united theme of Deconstructing Gender and Race. Dr. Kim Bolan, Robyn Maynard, and Dr. Gina Starblanket will share their personal experiences. A student political science gender display and refreshments will precede the lecture from 2-4pm. Free. https://events.ufv.ca/events/ presidents-leadership-lectureseries-international-womensday-panel/ Double Double Duo Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (City Hall) 7pm. A delightful concert featuring Calvin Dyck and Christine Lin on violin, Michael Bridge on Accordion, Kornel Wolak on Clarinet and the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra. Tickets at House of James or King’s Music. MARCH 9, 2019 Moonliters Big Band Dance Brander Hall 7:30-11:30pm. The music of the Big Band era is alive and well in Abbotsford! Join the Moonliters Big Band for a swing dance at Brander Hall for an evening of fun. Tickets only $20 and are available at King’s Music 604-853-5996 info@ kingsmusic.com or order online at moonliters.net. Includes a light lunch at 9:30.

MARCH 9-10, 2019 Valley Festival Singers and TWU Masterworks Concerts Ttwo concerts featuring sublime eight-part choral harmony. “I Have Had Singing” will be presented on March 9 at 7:00 pm at Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church in Surrey, and again on March 10 at 3:00 pm at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Abbotsford. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.ca, House of James, or in cash at the door. For info 450-7757955. MARCH 9-10, 2019 The Sky’s No Limit- Girls Fly Too Abbotsford International Airport 9am-5:30pm. Come out to this epic event and help inspire future female leaders in aviation, aerospace, marine and defence! Wherever you live, whatever your age or gender- everyone is welcome FREE! Volunteers needed too! www.girlsﬂy2.ca MARCH 9-10, 2019 The Health and Wellness Show Tradex 10am-5pm both days. $10, kids under 18 free (tickets at the door and on Eventbrite). Over 200 exhibitors from the health and wellness industry will share with you ways that you can improve your physical and mental well-being. Learn, discover, shop and try something new! www.thaws. ca MARCH 10, 2019 Cascadia Wind Ensemble Concert Matsqui Centennial Auditorium 3pm. Cascadia Wind Ensemble is performing a concert with an all Irish Theme. Adults $18, Senior/ Child $13 and Family $40. For more information contact: cascadiawindensemble@gmail. com

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MARCH 12, 2019 Mental Health - Self-Care & Recovery 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8pm. FREE education series provided by Fraser Health for families & friends who are supporting an adult with a Mental Illness and/or Substance Use concern. To register 1-833-898-6200. MARCH 13, 2019 Nature Club Monthly Meeting Ravine Park Hatchery, 2395 Crescent Way 7:30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00pm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before We Lost the Lakeâ&#x20AC;? A Natural and Human History of Sumas Valley by Chad Reimer writer of several books on local history. MARCH 14, 2019 Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards 6pm-9:30pm. The Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards started in 2003 to recognize the best practices of Fraser Valley organizations, initiatives and businesses in recognizing the diversity of our community. Tickets available at www. diversityawards.ca Patricia Driessen cda@abbotsford communityservices.com 604308-5673. $67/person. www.diversityawards.ca Mother Earth / Becky Billock, piano Abbotsford SDA Church, 1921 GrifďŹ ths Rd 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30pm. A walk in the forest, a mountain stream, a dog chasing squirrels, a polar bear sauntering across the ice--all these and more are explored in the solo piano performance â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mother Earth.â&#x20AC;? Sure to ignite the imagination, the program will feature a premiere of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sounds of a Fjordâ&#x20AC;? by Norwegian composer Kaja BjĂ¸rntvedt. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this musical and poetic journey through earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spectacular landscapes. Contact beckybillock@gmail.com

MARCH 15, 2019 Lynyrd Skynyrd Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour, with guest Randy Bachman. Abbotsford Centre, All Ages, reserved seating, Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm. MARCH 19, 2019 Mental Health - Self-Care & Recovery 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8pm. Abbotsford. FREE education series provided by Fraser Health for families & friends who are supporting an adult with a Mental Illness and/or Substance Use concern. To register 1-833-898-6200. MARCH 21, 2019 Enchanted Forest Aldergrove Regional Park (27240 8th Ave., Aldergrove) 10:30 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 pm. FREE. Experience the forest through the eyes of a gnome on a 1-hour nature quest. Bring food to roast on the campďŹ re. Costumes welcome. Info: www.metrovancouveronline. org or 604 432-6359 MARCH 22-23, 2019 Creativ Festival WEST Tradex Sewing and Crafting events showcasing, Sewing, Scrapbooking, Quilting, Knitting, Needlework, Fibre Arts, Beading and Paper Crafting, with Hands On Classes, Educational Seminars & Free Stage Shows!! More info www. creativestitchesshow.com

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and his coat of many colors, this irresistible musical by master composer Andrew Lloyd Webber explodes on to the stage in a stunning kaleidoscope of colour, promising an exciting theatre experience for the entire family. Tickets, House of James, Phone Orders: 604852-3701 or 1-800-6658828, www.gallery7theatre. com. $25.00 Adults, $20.00 Seniors & Students, $20.00 Groups (8+), $12 Children (12 & under). MARCH 27, 2019 75th Anniversary Celebration Legacy Sports Centre 3270 Trethwey St Please join us for dinner & celebrations of our Abbotsford Lions Club 75th anniversary! Guest speaker The Honourable Judith Guichon, Past Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Doors open 6pm. Tickets 40$. RSVP 604-9961536, marylynnehutsul@ gmail.com.

2019 March Annual General Meeting Quality Hotel & Conference Centre 11:30am-1:30pm. The meeting will be called to order at 12:01 pm. Fees/Admission: Members: $40, Non-Members: $45 www.abbotsfordchamber. com

APRIL APRIL 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6, 2019 Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair UFV Envision Athletic Centre Do you love science and have questions about how processes around us work? Each year the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair invites students from the public, private and home schools in the region to present. At the regional level students compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. ufv. ca/science-fair/

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APRIL 5, 2019 O-Celli Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Tickets $28, Students $15. This unique ensemble of eight cellists has come together from Belgium, France, and Germany. They bring their rich sonorities to an enchanting variety of arrangements and original music ranging from the classics to movie tunes. Contact for more info www.valleyconcertsociety.com Anna Walker 604-289-3377 APRIL 6, 2019 Butterﬂy Ball 5:30-11:55pm. Abbotsford Hospice’s premiere fundraising event of the year, presented by The Cooperators, offers guests delicious food, wine, laughter, games, and prizes – all for an important cause! Quality Hotel & Conference Centre, www. abbotsfordhospice.org, Patricia Driessen - 604-5561031, Fees/Admission: Early bird tickets are $150 per person. APRIL 6-7, 2019 Donate Your Gently Used Jigsaw Puzzles Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way 11am – 2pm. Drop off your gently used puzzles today to be sold at the upcoming Book and Puzzle sale fundraiser. APRIL 7, 2019 Theresa Caputo Abbotsford Centre Doors: 6:30pm, Show 7:30pm. From TLC’s hit show, Long Island Medium, will be appearing live. Theresa will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver healing messages to audience members and give people comfort knowing that their loved ones who passed are still with them, just in a different way. www. ticketmaster.ca

APRIL 9, 2019 Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase 2-6pm. Join us for our 12th Annual Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre in Abbotsford. APRIL 10, 2019 Nature Club Monthly Meeting 7:30pm – 9:00pm. Ravine Park Hatchery, 2395 Crescent Way, Abbotsford Topic and speaker to be determined. Winners of the Science Fair will present their projects at this club meeting. Refreshments will be served but please bring your own mug. APRIL 12-14, 2019 BC Gem Show History of Mining Ag-Rec Building Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM The British Columbia Lapidary Society hosts the BC Gem Show in Abbotsford, BC each year. On the Saturday of our show weekend, we also host the Rocklovers-Round-Up Tailgate Sale, an additional building of 80+ dealers, Madras-style! www.bclapidary.com APRIL 12-14, 2019 BC Classic & Custom Car Friday 5pm-10pm Saturday 10am-10pm Sunday 10am-5pm Tradex Indoor custom car show. 604.539.7223, customcarshow@shaw.ca, www.bccustomcarshow.com

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APRIL 12-14, 2019 Bradner Flower Show 5305 Bradner Rd 10 am to 5 pm daily. Admission: $2. Join us for another special year of celebrating all things gardening. Bradner is known as the “Daffodil Capital of Canada” and this is our 91st year! View 100’s of varieties of daffodils, plus plants, flowers, shrubs, crafts, art, music & special speakers. Fun for the whole family! Proceeds donated to Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre. bradnerflowershow@ gmail.com, facebook.com/ bradnerhall or 604-8568441. APRIL 13, 2019 East Abby Kids Swap Creekside Center 9am-noon. Bring your gently used kid’s items to sell at a vendor table (you keep the profits). Small businesses are also permitted. Vendor tables are $20 and small businesses are $25. Table sales eastabbyswap@clcc.ca. Free child care for shoppers, concession, and door prizes and tons of great deals! Admission $1. All proceeds from rentals and admission will be going to support an Abbotsford school. Broads Brunch @Brambles Bistro Tanglebank Gardens, 29985 Downes Road 3:30pm. Ticketed event: for more information visit www. thereach.ca. Ladies! Bring your friends and join us for a sumptuous brunch, some practical how-to gardening tips, a floral make-and-take and fabulous prize draws. All in the name of fun(draising) at The Reach! Indoor Demolition Derby Abbotsford Centre Noon and 6:30pm. All your favorite events: Fully welded big car derby, un-welded big car derby, small car & small truck figure 8 racing and demo derby, minivan derby, and Roll

over stunts, featuring Crazy Smurf Brent Shetler of the Pacific Northwest, we will be featuring the ever-popular KIDS POWER WHEELS DERBY. We will also be raffling off a custom painted Power Wheels to kids. Child must have tickets purchased for both the early and later show to qualify to win. Tickets www.ticketmaster. ca or the Abbotsford Centre Box Office. Abbotsford Curling Club (upstairs) 2555 McMillan Road Abbotsford BC Next to the Skateboard Park Ticket reservations, e-mail the Tourney Director at abbylionspoker@shaw.ca Or call 604-308-6037. Doors Open 6:00pm Tournament Starts at 7:00pm. Starting Chip Value 5000 Blind Levels 20 minutes starting at 25/50. Maximum 100 Players You must be 19+ to play. Guaranteed Prize Pool $2000.00 1st Prize Cash Value $800.00 7 other prizes paid Plus $100.00 for high hand. Ticket reservations, e-mail the Tourney Director at abbylionspoker@shaw.ca Or call 604-308-6037. Door prizes – and – 50/50 Draw BC Gaming Licence #108972. No-Host Bar and Food Service provided by the Abbotsford Curling Club. More information at http://www.abbotsfordlions. ca/charity-poker-tournamentinformation-3. Know Your Limit Play within it www. bcresponsiblegambling.ca. TICKET PRICE – $50.00 each APRIL 13-14, 2019 Book and Puzzle Sale Fundraiser Clearbrook Library Remember those books you dropped off for donation? Stop by today to see all the great finds at the Book and Puzzle Sale Fundraiser. The sale is a semi-annual fundraiser for the Friends and helps keep puzzles and books in circulation.

APRIL 14-20, 2019 Annual Easter Egg Writing Walmart on Vedder St 1-8 pm. Personalized Easter egg writing by donation to the Abbotsford Lions Club. APRIL 25, 2019 Luncheon Meeting Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Garden Park Tower 11:30am-1:30pm. How to make the most of apprenticeship: support from Apprenticeship Advisors and working with local Indigenous communities. 604-859-9651 ext. 304, more info www. abbotsfordchamber.com APRIL 26, 2019 Bergmann Duo Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Tickets $28, Students $15. Recognized as one of Canada’s premier piano duos, Marcel and Elizabeth Bergmann have established international careers which include highlyacclaimed recordings and enthusiastic concert reviews. They will present a program honouring the centenary of Leonard Bernstein. www. valleyconcertsociety.com Anna Walker 604-289-3377 APRIL 26-27, 2019 Abbotsford Quilt Show Quilts in the Valley Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly Church 10am–5pm. Rafﬂe Quilt made by Karen Brewer, 3x Winner of the 2018 CQA Juried Quilt Show. Merchants Mall, Tea Room, Wheelchair Accessible and Ample Parking. $5.00. Contact JoAnne Murray, topaz6792@ gmail.com, 604-746-2535. abbotsfordquiltersguild.org APRIL 27, 2019 Game of Throws Dodgeball Tournament Envision Athletic Centre at UFV Abbotsford Campus 8:30am – 3pm. Game of Throws lets you return to the days of recess in a fun, but competitive, tournament that raises money for the Fraser

Valley Health Care Foundation. Individual - $15, Team (8-10) - $150. More info, Tracey at info@fvhcf.ca Spring into Summer Luncheon & Fashion Show The Abbotsford GoGos Garden Park Towers Noon-3pm. A delicious luncheon and the beautiful fashions provided by Suzanne’s for women of all ages from 18-88, there will be games and prizes galore! Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance. Come! Bring your friends! Have a blast! All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign which helps provide support for grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa whose children have died in the AIDS pandemic and who are struggling to raise their grandchildren without the help of any social welfare. Help us to help them!! For more info and/or tickets, please contact Jeannie Hunt at 604-746-7019.

ONGOING 3 SLICES OF SUMMER Friday, July 26th (6-9pm). Please mark your calendars for this delightful event (now in its 3rd year!). Tickets are not on sale yet, but artists and venues are conﬁrmed. Attendees from last year asked us to give more notice on the date, so here you go! Monthly meeting at the Abbotsford Social Activity Association. It takes place on the 1st Wed of every month at noon in the ASAA Main Hall on 33889 Essendene St, refreshments to follow. There will be interesting speakers. Dates-March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, and Dec 4. People in Pain Network Do you struggle with persistent pain? Do you feel like life is holding you hostage? Find it difﬁcult

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to talk about your pain? FREE Pain Self-Management Educational Support (P.S.M.E.S.) Group that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (from 10:30am 12:30pm) at The Church of the Valley 23589 Old Yale Road in Langley. Our next Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19th and our Education Segment will feature “The Roll Stress Plays in Creating Nerve Pathways” - based on Author Dr. Howard Schubiner’s Best Selling book: - “Unlearn Your Pain”. Upcoming Tuesday Meetings: April 16, May 21, June 18 (10:30-12:30). Check website for details: www. pipain.com/ FraserValley@ pipain.com or phone Dick: 604-928-0486 Or Call Toll Free: 1-844-747-7246

things deﬁne us and inﬂuence our lives and our art. Thirteen artists are represented in this show. Listen to its story and let it touch your heart. Discover for yourself, the gift of wonder and joy that is there for you, as you get to know the artist.

Langley Small Farm Network 1-2 times per month, Free. Collaborate with other smallscale farmers to access and develop resources, like our regular speakers (ex: how to ﬁle farm income taxes or how to improve drainage). Join our e-mailing list to hear about our next events or join the Facebook group to keep up to date on other Fraser Valley farm news too. facebook.com/groups/ LangleySmallFarmNetwork Mailing list: eepurl. com/dM53BA Contact: agriculture@leps.bc.ca or 604-546-0337

Abbotsford Horseshoe Club- 2308 Adanac StreetMembers Wanted Singles, Couples and girls or boys (Age 9+). League play Tuesdays and Wednesdays, tournaments across lower mainland, Banquets, draws for prizes and 50/50, Fun, laughter, and great socializing. Free Horse Shoe Lessons! Contact Jim Williams 604 463 2200

Until Apr 16, 2019 Every Tuesday and Thursday Abbotsford Learning Plus Spring 2019 Semester Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 10am-12 noon, A volunteer organization offering daytime leisure and learning programs to seniors, retirees, and enquiring minds of all ages. More info: www.learningplus. ca, abbylearnplus@gmail.com, $5 + $2 ARC entrance fee.

Abbotsford Farm & Country Market- Abbotsford’s original farmers market! On Montrose Ave, north of George Ferguson Way. Historic Downtown Abbotsford. 9am to 1pm. Saturdays - starting May 4th. Real farmers. Real food. Real fun. www.afcm.ca

Connect Now Abbotsford, Lunch & Learn, 3rd Wednesday of each month. Make connections, expand your community and grow your business! Join us for our monthly networking lunch to meet other professionals www. ConnectNowBusinessNetwork. com

Abby Mission Nature ClubMeetings are held the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Ravine Park Hatchery, 2395 Crescent Way, Abbotsford by the Abbotsford Arts Centre email: haroos12@gmail.com

Art exhibit “This is Us” at the Kariton Art Gallery - until March 5th, 2019. This show is all about who and what we are, how we ﬁt in, how we differ, what we choose to show the world and how we see ourselves in it. All these

Every Other SaturdayFrench Conversation, 1-2pm, Mission, Open to all adults who are learning French. Michelle at 778-982-3626 or michellelanguagetutoring@ hotmail.ca. www. tutoringbymichelle.ca

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Sundays- Flea Market, 6am – 4 pm at the Abbotsford Exhibition Grounds 32470 Haida Dr. www. abbotsfordﬂeamarket.com Sundays - Suburban Swing Dancing, 8:30 pm – 11 pm at the ASAA Hall, 33889 Essendene Ave. www. suburbanswing.com Sundays - Suburban Swing Dancing, 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm at the ASAA Hall, 33889 Essendene Ave. Beginner East Coast Swing Lesson. www. suburbanswing.com Sundays - The Abbotsford Legion hosts Breakfast, 8:30 am -11:30 am at Abbotsford Legion, 2513 West Railway Ave. www.abbylegion.ca

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and Friends of Problem Drinkers. Meetings are held Monday thru Friday - evenings and weekdays. Please check the following websites for meeting locations and times. BC/Yukon Al-Anon OR al-anon. org. Local Contacts 604-8551942 or 604-859-6566. Alateen is for young people, ages 11-18, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking, whether it’s a parent, sibling or friend. Alateen is part of the Al-Anon Family Groups. Alateen meets every week Tue at 7:15pm, at the H.O,M.E. Society, 31581 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Contacts: 604-855-1942 or Mission 604-826-5100.

Abbotsford Grand Squares host Square Dancing, 1:304pm, at the ASAA, 33889 Essendene Ave, info Heather 604-644-2849 Al-Anon Family Groups Strength and Hope for Families

Abbotsford Social Activity Association (ASAA) seniors’ programs are now in full swing. The Hall at 33889 Essendene is one of the best dance ﬂoors in the valley. Activities include line dancing Mon 9:00 am/ Wed 6:00 pm; seniors exercise Tues/Thurs 9:30 am; pool Mon/Thurs 8:15 am; square dancing Mon/Thurs 7:00 pm; ballroom dance lessons Tues 7 pm; Fri Night Social Dance 7:30 pm and afternoon card games. All programs and times www. abbysocialactivityassoc.com abbysocialactivityassoc@ gmail.com Ron 604-3096719 or Lonnie 604-3099919 Abbotsford “Grand” Squares- Abbotsford Social Activity Association33889 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 Tuesday Night Meditation Classes- Kadampa Meditation Centre Fraser Valley -Tuesdays from 7pm8:30pm- $12 per class or $45 for 5 classes- Learn to meditate and overcome stress, improve your relationships, solve daily problems and ﬁnd inner peace. Welcome to attend any class at any time. No pre-registration is required. Everyone is welcome! https://kmcfv.ca/weeklyclasses/tues-eve/, email: epc. kmcfv@gmail.com Tuesday Morning Meditation ClassesKadampa Meditation Centre Fraser Valley- Tuesdays from 10:30am-12pm- $12 per class or $45 for 5 classes- Learn to meditate

and overcome stress, improve your relationships, solve daily problems and ﬁnd inner peace. Welcome to attend any class at any time. No pre-registration is required. Everyone is welcome! https:// kmcfv.ca/weekly-classes/tuesam/, email: epc.kmcfv@gmail. com Friday night meditation classes- Inner Peace and Pie!- Kadampa Meditation Centre Fraser Valley Fridays from 7pm-8:30pmJoin us for meditation, a Dharma talk and meaningful discussion over pie and tea. $12 per class or $45 for 5 classes. email: epc.kmcfv@ gmail.com, https://kmcfv.ca/ weekly-classes/peace-n-pie/ Drawing Sessions with the Central Fraser Valley Graphic Guild Monthly on the fourth Tuesday Kariton Art Gallery 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 $5.00. (from 7:009:00). Some of the times may be subject to change, so please contact the guild to verify. Marjatta Itkonen: timomarjatta@gmail.com Table Tennis- Tuesdays & Thursdays- 7pm -Drop-In, 5$ fee, 10yrs+. Table Tennis Club is held at Fontaine Fitness, 2427 Pauline St, beside Dragon Fort Restaurant. Contact Andy 604-309-3256. Are you a man who’s Gay, Bi-sexual or just not sure? HOMINUM Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. We meet on the last Monday of every month. For info and meeting location, call Art 604-462-9813 or email aapearson@shaw.ca.

The Mood Disorders Association support group in Abbotsford meets the ﬁrst and third Thursdays of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Abbotsford Community Services (2420 Montrose Ave.) It is open to those who have mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and panic attacks. Friends and family are also invited. Info: Christine at 604854-9404

every Wednesday. Come hear interesting speeches along with supportive and helpful feedback during a fun and informative meeting. Guests Always Welcome!

Knit One! Knit All! Bring your needles and yarn to the library and join this weekly gathering of knit wits! Drop in. Thursdays, 2-4pm at the Mount Lehman Library 604856-4988, fvrl.bc.ca

Music bingo Thursdays from 2 to 5pm at the Abbotsford Legion. Info – 604.853.1711 or visit www.abbylegion.ca

Abbotsford Lions meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month (Sept-June) doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7pm. Chances Casino-Abbotsford www. theabbotsfordlions.ca Looking for men and women 55 and up who love to sing. We are the Happy Gang Choir and we get together weekly for singing, coffee and friendship. General meetings and practice are on Tuesdays and we sing at Senior Homes on Wednesdays throughout the year. Abbotsford Recreation Centre bride930@ yahoo.com Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild- Meet every 2nd Thursday, Sept to June at 6:30pm in the Wood Shop at the Robert Bateman Secondary School 35045 Exbury Ave, Abbotsford. Visitors/Newcomers welcome! www.fvwg.ca What’s On! at the Abbotsford Libraries- For a complete schedule of events happening at all 25 Fraser Valley Regional Libraries, www.fvrl.bc.ca and click on events. Toastmasters Abbotsford City Hall 12:05-1:00pm

Karaoke is played every Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 5pm with a breakfast draw taking place from 3 to 4 at the Abbotsford Legion. More Info – 604.853.1711 or visit www. abbylegion.ca

Karaoke every Friday, 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm at the Abbotsford Legion. Info – 604.853.1711 or visit www.abbylegion.ca Fish and Chips, 1st Fridays 5 pm – 7 pm at the Abbotsford Legion. Info 604-853.1711. www.abbylegion.ca The Abbotsford Legion Hosts A Meat Draw with entertainment, Saturdays, 2pm-5pm at the Abbotsford Legion, 2513 West Railway Ave. www.abbylegion.ca 604.853.1711 3rd Thursdays of the Month- Abbotsford Better Breathers, 10am -12pm, Cascade Community Church, 31590 Delair Rd., Abbotsford. Better Breathers is a support group for people with Lung conditions (COPD, asthma, pulmonary ﬁbrosis or other chronic lung diseases) and is sponsored by the BC Lung Association. Monthly meetings feature educational and social activities. For further information contact: B.C. Lung Association at 1-800-6655864 or (604) 731-5864, betterbreathers@bc.lung.ca Abbotsford Stroke Recovery ProgramAbbotsford Recreation Centre, Monday and Thursday 12:30 - 3:30. The Stroke Recovery Association runs

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a FREE recovery program for stroke survivors. The program works through the 7 Steps of Recovery including; physical exercise, supportive communication, social interaction and recreation, thinking and memory exercises, support for stroke survivors and caregivers, healthy lifestyle education, and information on various community resources. Whether your stroke was recent or years ago, recovery can continue! contact info: Joni abbystrokerecovery@gmail. com 604-746-9264

University of Fraser Valley Building A. Visitors are welcome. www.9453. toastmastersclubs.org

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - 30635 Blueridge Dr. For more info: Magna Goerke, 604-7516369 www.daysforgirls.org

Friday Blues Jam- 7pm – 11pm- Eagles Hall, 33868 Essendene- Finish your week off with some live music & dancing! A no-cover event (donations accepted). Blues musicians bring your tools – axe, sticks, harp, sax, horn, ﬂute, etc. –backline, PA, amps, drum kit provided. Cash only venue. Info www.fvblues.com

Abbotsford Spinners & Weavers Guild- 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of month- 10am, Birkeland Bros (back room), 33739 Essendene Ave. New members are always welcome. Info abbotsford spinnersandweavers@gmail.com

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, dart boards and always someone to visit with. See you there.

Rise and Shine Toastmasters Club 9453 Weekly Meeting, 7:00am – 8:20am at the

3rd Thursday of the MonthDays for Girls Sewing and Prep Kits Event, 6:30 - 9pm,

National Association of Federal Retirees, is a nonproﬁt organization open to all federal retirees and current employees nearing retirement. Our organization supports and assists members with pension and health care/dental beneﬁt information. We have six general meetings and two luncheon banquets a year, where we share information and have speakers from interesting support agencies. Once a member, you have access to exclusive savings from our many preferred partners. For more information on our local branch which serves both Abbotsford and Mission members, contact Central Fraser Valley Branch BC-01 at 778-344-6499, or visit the national website www.federalretirees.ca.

Reading Buddies Program The Reading Buddies program is seeking adult or high school volunteers to give 45 minutes of their time once a week. The volunteers are called, “Big Buddies” and the child readers are called, “Little Buddies”. The Little Buddies are children in grades 1-4 who are struggling with their reading skills. The Big Buddy and the Little Buddy will spend 45 minutes together one on one. If you are interested in being a mentor to a young child, you can pick up an application from the Clearbrook library (32320 George Ferguson Way) or the Abbotsford library (33355 Bevan Ave.) front desks. This is also an excellent way for students to get credited for volunteer hours. Orientations are held every Thursdays between 3:305:00 pm at the Clearbrook library meeting room. For more information please email Suzanne McKay, Reading Buddies Program Coordinator at mlim.Suzanne@gmail.com

JR. WARRIORS SPRING 3ON3 HOCKEY - ABBOTSFORD ICE RINK

Each week players will receive Professional Skating & Skill Development by Beaudies Academy of Hockey Coaches and will conclude with a 3 on 3 Pond Hockey Game. All registered goalies play for free. Female Tyke & Novice: Coed 2012 / 2013: Monday April 1 at 5:15-6:45pm Sunday April 7 at 8:15-9:15am Female Atom: Wednesday April 3 at 5:15-6:45pm

Coed 2011 / 2010: Sunday April 7 at 9:30-10:45am

Female Peewee: Wednesday April 3 at 7:00-830pm

Coed 2009 / 2008: Sunday April 7 at 11:00-12:30pm

Female Bantam & Midget: Monday April 1 at 7:00-8:30pm

Coed 2007 / 2006 : Sunday April 7 at 12:45-2:15pm

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Highstreet Marshalls Storytime and Craftstorytellers from Play Abby on a themed and interactive journey of crafts and fun with your little ones. Story Time & Craft runs every Tuesday inside Highstreet Marshalls Lobby on the Podium Level from 9:30 – 10:30am. Free. For more info, visit Guest Services or call 604.381.3934 The Port Kells Arts Club Start the New Year Artistically! Membership to the PKAC is available to all people interested in working with other artists. We welcome all levels of ability and encourage members to strive to reach their potential through classes, workshops and local Art Exhibitions. We meet weekly from September to June at the Masonic Hall, 20701 Fraser Hwy. in LANGLEY. Offering 3 sessions of painting classes lasting 9 to 10 weeks each. With guest instructors in oil and acrylics. For membership information please contact Susan Black at 604-592-2357 or susan. black@shaw.ca Highstreet- Steve Nash is hosting a free group ﬁtness class every Wednesday evening from 5:30pm – 6:30pm in Unit J165 (beside Bank of Montreal). Classes run until May 29, 2019. Experience the fun in ﬁtness with this boot camp! Classes are totally free. Don’t forget to bring a yoga mat.

ABBOTSFORD ARTS CENTRE AND/OR COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE MARCH: 3rd Abbotsford Mission Alpen Club - ‘Kaffeestube’ 2pm in the Community Arts Addition 604-859-8057 or www.amgac.com for more info.

15th Seussical Jr. -Clayburn Middle School presents Seussical Jr. and brings to life all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all the Whos of Whoville! The score emerges as a Seussian Gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk. So, let your toes tap, your ﬁngers snap, and your imagination run wild for “Oh, the thinks you can think, when you think about Seuss!” 604504-7007 for show times and ticket prices.

APRIL: 10th – 12th - The Lion King Jr Another exciting production from the very talented students of Chief Dan George Middle School. Tickets are only $4. Purchase your tickets at the school ofﬁce. 604852-9616 13th – 14th - Star Talent Dance Competition www.startalentdance competitions.com 21st – Baha’i Gathering in the Community Arts Addition 10am – 5pm 25th – 29th - Romeo and Juliet: The Dance Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts – Sumas Mtn Campus 604850-5207 for show times and ticket prices. 28th - Abbotsford Mission Alpen Club - ‘Kaffeestube’ 2pm in the Community Arts Addition 604-859-8057 or www.amgac.com for more info. 29th – 30th Abbotsford School District ‘Nights of Music’. 7 pm, An evening celebrating the talented students of our schools in Abbotsford. Each evening showcases different schools.

SOME PRC EVENTS Spring Break Inflatable Playtime (NB - 12yrs) Come celebrate the start of Spring Break at our inflatable playtime! We will have crafts, colouring and games and the inflatable to get your spring break started! Abbotsford Recreation Centre Gym Friday, March 15 10am - 12:30pm Giant Inflatable Swim Join us at the pool for an extra Special Giant Inflatable Swim! The lifeguards will be in the water with the kids and the giant inflatable all afternoon! Matsqui Recreation Centre Pool Saturday, March 16 1pm - 4pm Spring Break Madness Join the awesome Aquatics team for fun, active games throughout Spring Break. Don’t spend your time sitting around at home – come join in the action at the pool! Tons of games and activities for all ages! Abbotsford Recreation Centre Pool Matsqui Recreation Centre Pool Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 29 2pm 4pm Tropical Inflatable Playtime (NB - 12yrs) Burn off some energy and shake off your sillies with our Community Recreation Leaders at ARC! We will have crafts, colouring and our inflatable obstacle course to brighten your morning. Abbotsford Recreation Centre Gym Friday, April 12 10am - 12:30pm Easter Egg Hunt Join us at the pool for a fun filled time searching for Easter Eggs and playing fun games! Take part in contests to win some prizes! Abbotsford Recreation Centre Pool Matsqui Recreation Centre Pool Saturday, April 20 1pm - 3pm

Did you know? Kids Night Out (7yrs - 12yrs) Parents, do you need a break? Send your kids out for a fun night at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre while you enjoy some well-deserved time off. Your kids will have a blast swimming, playing games, and enjoying fun activities. Did we mention we also have pizza? Book early as space is limited! Abbotsford Recreation Centre Mar 8, 6:00pm - 9:00pm 1/$22 3127 -Apr 26, 6:00pm - 9:00pm 1/$22 3128. direct2rec.com

MARCH/APRIL EVENTS & PROGRAMS @ THE REACH ALL PROGRAMS & EVENTS ARE LOCATED AT THE REACH UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. For more information or to register for any of the “registration is required” events please go to thereach. ca/calendar or phone: 604.864.8087x0. The Reach address is 32388 Veterans Way Abbotsford, BC, V2T 0B3. Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon March 9 | 12-5pm FREE | Everyone Welcome Did you know that less than 10% of editors on Wikipedia are women? Help us change that! To mark International Women’s Day, join us at The Reach to learn how to create and edit Wikipedia articles about female artists. Come with your own laptop (a limited number of laptops will be available to borrow) and ideas for entries that need creation or updating. We’ll provide help in turning your research into online content!

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To make the dough: Heat the milk in a pan until hot but not boiling. Remove from the heat. Add the butter stir until melted. When the liquid has cooled to tepid, beat in the egg and half the orange zest. Mix the strong flour, yeast, 1/2-1 tsp salt (depending on taste) and the sugar in a large bowl. Pour in the liquid and stir to make a soft dough. Knead the dough for 5-10 mins on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. (you can use a mixer with a dough attachment if you have one). Oil a large bowl and place the kneaded dough inside it, then cover with oiled cling wrap. Leave in a warm place for about 1 hr or until the dough has doubled in size. Place the raisins and half the orange juice in a small pan and simmer gently for a few minutes. Allow to cool completely. Mix the cinnamon with 2 tbsp sugar and the remaining zest. Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface and press it out to a large rectangle, approx 12” x 9”. Scatter it evenly with the drained raisins, and cinnamon-sugar mix. Roll the dough around the filling, then knead it well for a few mins until the fruit and spices are evenly spread. Grease and line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a bun making the top as smooth as possible. Place the buns, smooth-side up, on the baking sheet, leaving room for rising. Cover loosely with oiled cling wrap and leave in a warm place for 30-45 mins or until the dough has risen and doesn’t spring back quickly when prodded gently. Meanwhile preheat oven to 190C/170C fan - 375F/350F fan - gas 5. Make the paste for the crosses by gradually stirring 6-7 tbsp water into the flour to make a smooth, thick paste, then put in an icing bag or small plastic food bag then snip off the corner to about 0.5cm / 0.2”. Pipe the crosses, then bake for 20-25 mins until the buns are risen and dark golden brown. Mix the remaining orange juice with the remaining sugar and let it dissolve. Brush the syrup over the buns while they are still hot, then leave to cool. Eat on the day of baking or serve toasted the next day.

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Spring Break Art Camps Mar 18, 19 - $60 Mar 20, 21, 22 - $90 Mar 25, 26 - $60 Mar 27, 28, 29 - $90 10:30am–2:30pm each day | Ages 6 to 12 Pre-registration required Want to learn how to break the mold? Become a contemporary art kid? Learn fun facts about art history? Get messy and make new friends? Then you’ve come to the right place! Have your kids wear clothes that can get messy, bring a nut-free lunch and a water bottle, as well as weather appropriate clothing as we like to go outside too! NYTC Block Party V3 March 21 | Doors 6:30pm | Event 7pm FREE | Everyone Welcome March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and what’s a better way to eliminate hate than to throw a party? The Reach in partnership with Abbotsford Community Services presents Not Your Typical Canadian Block Party (NYTC Block Party) Vol.3: Intersections on the Block. We have a fullyloaded night of highlight performances showcasing a variety of talents. Mark your calendars, because you won’t want to miss this event! Adult Art Class: Study The Masters Instructor: Amy Guenther Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 | 1-3pm $150 for 6, 2hr classes | Supplies included Any skill level | 16+ Pre-registration required. Journey through art history and learn about artists we now consider the “Masters” like Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh and Mary Cassatt while developing your own artistic abilities with different mediums! You will leave this class feeling conﬁdent in your art history knowledge as well as in your technical ability. We will be using watercolour, oil

pastel, chalk pastel and pencil. We will also have a chance to get inspired by an artist of your choosing in mixed media. Lifewriting Workshops Instructor: Philip Sherwood Writing Your Life Story February 23 (Part 1) | 1-4:30pm March 2 (Part 2) | 1-4:30pm $95 (10% off for Reach Friends) | Pre-registration required. Learn how to plan a lifewriting project, master the writing process, and identify best writing practices and strategies. Book And Cover Design And Self-Publishing March 9 | 1-4pm $40 (10% off for Reach Friends) | Pre-registration required. Learn what is involved in getting your life story designed in book form and self-published. Interviewing Skills March 16 | 1-4pm $40 (10% off for Reach Friends) | Pre-registration required. Learn how to effectively interview family members and others for a life story or family history project. Sunday Family Art Class March 3, 31, April 14 & 28, May 26, June 9 and 23 | 1–2:30pm or 3–4:30pm FREE | Pre-registration is required Generous sponsorship from Prospera Credit Union allows The Reach to offer free family art classes on two Sundays each month. These instructorled classes are usually based on The Reach’s current art exhibitions, giving kids and parents a chance to learn some new techniques and have fun together!

C3 - Culture, Coffee & Cookies Every Wednesday until May 2019 10:30–11:30am FREE | Pre-registration is required. Enjoy weekly, stimulating, one-hour cultural presentations in a relaxed, social setting. See website for upcoming topics. Voices Of The Valley Permanent Exhibition Voices of the Valley tells the story of the Abbotsford community through the eyes of individuals who have shaped it and features onsite educational activities and interactive technologies. thereach.ca/exhibitions for upcoming exhibitions. Exhibitions at the Reach Remote Gardening with DysfunctionED Tools: A Mohsen Khalili Retrospective Until May 5, 2019 This exhibition is a comprehensive survey of Khalili’s abundant creative output including several major series of paintings, sculpture, and prints.

Stephanie Patsula Until May 5, 2019 This exhibition presents several large-scale photos that document some of Patsula’s performances, in which she manipulates her body using mirrors and multiple exposure techniques to create uncanny, manipulated forms that express a bodily unease and lost identity in relation to the natural environment. The Docent Is Present Fridays | 10am–3pm + Sundays | 12–5pm FREE | Everyone welcome Enliven your experience of current art exhibitions with a gallery tour or dive into Abbotsford’s history with a museum tour. This program provides a general overview of exhibitions and an opportunity for lively discussion.

Cindy Baker: Crash Pad and Trucker Bombs Until May 5, 2019 This exhibition includes two distinct but related bodies of work. Crash Pad is a combination of drawing, video projection, and patterned wallpaper that depicts scenes of loving, domestic intimacy between everyday women with disabilities and chronic health issues. This is accompanied by Trucker Bombs, a series of lightbox installations that speak to the pressures put on even able bodies to perform productivity under capitalism. Each image depicts the kind of glowing, yellow water bottles often thrown onto highways when long-haul drivers, under pressure to drive ever longer hours, have to forego regular pit stops.

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Tech-Up With Ozobots

Makerspace Drop-Ins

Abbotsford Community Library Wednesday, March 13, 3 pm – 4 pm Meet the Ozobots – the pocket-sized coding robots that come with inﬁnite ways to play, create, and share. For kids in grades 4–6. Please register by March 11.

Clearbrook Library Monday, March 25, 3 pm – 7 pm Tuesday, March 26, 1 pm – 5 pm Drop in to our fun and crafty Makerspace! Choose from a variety of projects that engage kids in STEAM learning.

SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS

Bricklayers Club

Science World on the Road

Clearbrook Library Tuesday, Mar 19, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Wednesday, Mar 20, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm We have the LEGO, you bring your imagination! For ages 6+

Abbotsford Community Library Monday, March 18, 10:30 am – 11:15 am Clearbrook Library Friday, March 22, 11 am – 11:45 am Experience the power and spectacle of chemistry, physics, and more.

Family Storytime and Craft Abbotsford Community Library Friday, March 22, 2 pm – 2:45 pm Celebrate Spring Break together as a family, with stories, songs, and a craft.

Donate Your Gently Used Jigsaw Puzzles Clearbrook Library March 2 & 3, April 6 & 7, 11 am – 2 pm Drop oﬀ your gently used puzzles to be sold at the Book & Puzzle Sale fundraiser.

Kids Coding Workshops

Spring Book & Puzzle Sale Fundraiser

Abbotsford Community Library Monday, March 25 (phone to reserve your timeslot) Code Mobile workshops are a combination of kinesthetic ‘unplugged’ and ‘plugged’ activities using visual coding tools. Registration required by March 22. For kids in grades 1-7.

Clearbrook Library Saturday, April 13, 10 am – 4 pm Sunday, April 14, 10 am – 3 pm Choose from a great selection of gently used books, puzzles, magazines, CDBooks, DVDs, and more for all ages at very aﬀordable prices. Hosted by the Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries.

ONGOING DROP-IN PROGRAMS Keep Calm and Hobby On Mount Lehman Library Thursdays, 2 pm – 4 pm

LEGO Club Mount Lehman Library Wednesdays, March 6 & 20, April 3 & 17, 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Adult Colouring Club Clearbrook Library Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 3 pm

Knit ‘n’ Stitch Club Clearbrook Library Mondays, 6:30 pm – 8 pm* *no gathering on Monday, April 22.

Kept in Stitches Abbotsford Community Library Saturdays, 1 pm – 3 pm Plus Storytimes, Toddler Times, Babytimes, TAG (Teen Advisory Group) Meetings, Book Clubs, and much more. Visit us at www.fvrl.ca and click on Events for our full event schedule.

SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS

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Dave Rosborough

Samara Judd

allery 7 Theatre is thrilled to continue their 2018-2019 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Back to Classicsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Theatre Season with the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical sensation, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

This favourite musical extravaganza follows the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. After being sold in to slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph gains favour with Potiphar, the Egyptian noble. Rejecting the amorous advances of Potipharâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Joseph winds up in jail where he discovers an ability to interpret dreams. His new-found talent catches the attention of the Elvis-inspired Pharaoh, and Joseph is promoted to right hand man.

Tony James

will be performing multiple roles in the show. He is supported by a talented design team hailing from across the Lower Mainland. Set design is by Matthew Piton, costume design is by Jina Chatterton, lighting design is by Calvin Baker, make-up design is by Amelia Trottier and props design & production photography is by Dianna Lewis. Choreography is by Samara Judd, the musical director is Dave Rosborough and the stage manager is Nelly Fargeon.

Gallery 7 Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production will feature new and veteran Fraser Valley performers: Reuben Leonard will play the title role of Joseph while Karina Falk will perform the role of the Narrator. Michael Holman, who last appeared in Gallery 7 Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of The Miracle Worker, But during a famine, his family needs his help and Joseph will play Potiphar, while Dianna Fast will play Potipharâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is forced to decide whether to forgive or take revenge. One wife. Keegan Zaporozan will play the highly entertaining, RI WKH PRVW SRSXODU VKRZV RI DOO WLPH WKLV IXQ Ă&#x20AC; OOHG DQG Elvis-impersonating Pharaoh. Rounding out the cast is irresistible musical by master composer, Andrew Lloyd Alexa Davis, Will Davis, Leina DeBoer, Danica Domay, Webber, promises to be an exciting theatre experience for Angel Duran-Heon, Ethan Falk, Rachel Fischer, Teagan the entire family! Gibson, Sophie Heinrichs, Todd Klassen, Sophie Koloska, Rebecca Laurenti, Morgan Loewen, Miles Merry, Brady â&#x20AC;&#x153;People of all ages will delight in this entertaining classic,â&#x20AC;? Moore, Dalton Nelson, Deanne Ratzlaff, Elizabeth Seaman, explains Gallery 7 Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Executive/Artistic Director, Ken Karen Street and Nikola Trotzuk. Hildebrandt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joseph also marks our 100th production in our 28-year history as a theatre, and what a perfect show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs to celebrate the occasion. Our team is pulling out the stops for two weeks only, March 22 & 23, 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30, 2019 @ to bring Fraser Valley audiences a theatre experience they 7:30 PM with matinees on March 23 & 30 at 2:00 PM wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t soon forget.â&#x20AC;? at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. For tickets and more information, please International director and producer, Tony James, is visit www.gallery7theatre.com or call House of James, directing the cast of nearly 30 performers, many of whom 604-852-3701.