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ACROSS 1. Judge the value of (8) 6. Exclusive, only (4) 8. Possible danger (6) 9. Clarify, explain (6) 10. Shock _____, car part (8) 13. Delight, joy (4) 14. Paddle-wheel driven river vessel (9) 17. 100th of a Euro (4) 18. Awful, terrible (8) 19. recreational gambling (6) 21. Deep purple-blue (6) 23. Dowels, pins (4) 24. Hotchpotch (8) DOWN 2. Threadbare (6) 3. Period of time (3) 4. Decorative cupboard or burea (9) 5. Faulty (3) 6. Protect, shelter (9) 7. Joined, connected (6) 11. Surpasses, exceeds (9) 12. Burglaries (9) 15. Anaesthetise 16. Yeast, mushroom, mildew (6) 20. Sticky substance, rosin (3) 22. Dike, barrier (3)

How to Play Sudoku, It’s Simple! Fill in the grid so that each row and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 with no repetition. You don’t need to be a genius, These puzzles use logic alone. Watch out! Sudoku is highly addictive.

22 To advertise call 604.349.0886 or e-mail info@whatsonlangley.com 1. The word 'mascot' comes from the French term 'mascotte' meaning lucky charm. 2. There are around 372 different parrot species. 3. Praia do Cassino Beach in Brazil is the longest beach in the world at roughly 150 miles. 4. An elephant's molars, necessary for grinding up plant material, are replaced six times during its lifetime. 5. Originally the company Starbucks was to be called Pequod, after a whaling ship from Moby-Dick, but it was rejected. 6. New Zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. 7. Bees are found on every continent except Antarctica. 8. Tortoises can live for up to 150 years, they have one of the longest lifespans of any animal. 9. Research carried out in 1996 found that by the age of three 95% of American children had watched Sesame Street. 10. The technical term for sense of smell is ‘olfaction'. 11. Male honey bees are called drones, they do not have stingers & do not participate in nectar & pollen gathering. 12. The Queen made her first public speech in October 1940 at the age of 14 in a radio address on BBC's Children's Hour. 13. The national symbol of India is the endangered Bengal Tiger. 14. There are more volcanoes on Venus than any other planet within our solar system. 15. Every time we take a step forward we use 54 muscles.

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basic knowledge of the rules, strategies and game play. Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays: 1-4pm New Player Orientation: 12:30- 1pm. langleycity.ca, Timms Community Centre, Free with valid Games & Track Pass ($10/year).

Duplicate Bridge- Calling all bridge players! Join us for some friendly competition in a social atmosphere. Newcomers are welcome but should have a basic knowledge of Bridge (no experience in duplicate bridge required). We have a seat for you! Wednesdays: 1-4pm. langleycity.ca, Timms Community Centre, Free with valid Games & Track Pass ($10/year). Texas Hold’em DropIn Learn to Play Texas Hold’em- Learn the rules, strategies and basic game play in a social, stress-free, small group environment. Tuesdays 1-4pm Everything is supplied, just show up ready to learn and have fun! Timms Community Centre Free with valid Games & Track Pass ($10/ year) 604-514-2940 or recreation@langleycity. ca

Texas Hold’em Tournament- Play For those who already have a good understanding of the rules, strategies and game play! Thursdays 1-4pm. Timms Community Centre Free with valid Games & Track Pass ($10/ year). 604-514-2940 or recreation@langleycity. ca

Whats On! • www.whatsonlangley.ca Langley Field Naturalist Society Meeting- 3rd Thu of the month, except July and Aug, at 7:15pm at the Langley Music School. A brief business session is followed by the evening program and refreshments, 604 888 1787 langleyfi eldnaturalists@ shaw.ca, www. langleyfi eldnaturalists.org

Adult Literacy Volunteers Needed!- Help someone learn to read or write in the free Community One on One Learning program. Info: Kailey at kailey@ encompass-supports.com

Synchronized Swimming Club- Meets Tue and Thu evenings at Walnut Grove pool. Ages 19+. Experience welcome but not necessary. Contact: Suzy at 604-888-7549 or Brenda at 604-888-4825

C.A.R.E.S. Cat Shelterpromotes fostering and providing loving forever homes for our kitty family. Shelter offi ce at 604-532-5632.

Old Time Dance Club- O. A. Pensioner’s Hall- 3015 – 273rd St, AldergroveSaturday’s 1-4pm.

Fraser Valley Orchid Society- On the Tuesday before the 4th Wed each month there are presentations from vendors and growers. 7:30pm every month except Dec. July & Aug. George Preston Recreation Centre, Dianne 604-744-1100 fraservalleyorchidsociety. com