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Saturday December 5, 2015 4pm | Main Theatre

Friday November 20, 2015 • 8pm

Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII No Tweed Too Tight: A Grant Canyon Mystery

Saturday November 21, 2015 • 2pm & 8pm

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Free Pre-Show Celebration The ACT Lobby • 1–4pm

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Sunday November 22, 2015 • 8pm

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE The saying goes “time flies when you’re having fun”, and 2015 has certainly flown by while we were privileged to experience another busy year of great fun and wonderful events in Ridge Meadows.

If you are someone who chooses to make a New Year’s Resolution, perhaps the idea of joining one of our local non-profit groups could be at the top of your list. They all need more members and more helping hands to continue their good in the community.

There are still two more months to enjoy even more fun, and for you to be able to assist others I’m looking forward to a terrific New Year and I in our community. As we head into the Holiday wish everyone a very Merry Christmas plus best Season, also known as a time of giving, I hope wishes to you for a Happy and Healthy 2016. you’ll take opportunities to participate in the many events that our local organizations host.

High attendance numbers at these events ensure they happen again, and our attendance is a very simple way to thank the many volunteers who give up countless hours of personal time to entertain us and to help others.

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WHAT’S ON! RIDGE MEADOWS EVENTS CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2015 REMEMBER TO KEEP VISITING OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR TOO – IT’S UPDATED DAILY. VISIT: WHATSONRIDGEMEADOWS.CA Linda Jones at RCL Branch #88 November 1, 3pm Tickets $5. Purchase in advance at the Legion Office 12101 224 Street, Maple Ridge RMACL Greenwood Creations Woodshop “Christmas 2015 Grand Reveal” Happening November 2nd on Facebook Facebook.com/ greenwoodcreationswoodshop Check out this year’s very special Christmas Creation by the member artists from Greenwood Creations Woodshop on their Facebook page.

Orders for this and any other item from the Greenwood Collection can be placed anytime on Facebook or by phone at 604-462-7663.

Children’s Clothing Freecycle Drop Off At The Hive Neighbourhood Centre at Eric Langton Elementary Between November 2 to 27, during school hours, drop off your clean, gently-used children’s clothing donations at Eric Langton, 12138 Edge St, Maple Ridge Freecycle event is November 28.

Contact Elaine: 604-306-0627 It Won’t Byte November 3, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Held at: Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224 St World Films November 3, 6pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Holy Wow Poets Meeting & Open Mic November 3, 7pm - 9pm The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Local Voices November 5, 7pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd

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Murder at the Banquet presented by Emerald Pig Theatrical Society Dinner Theatre held at North Fraser Centre November 5 – 7, 6pm – 9:30pm Ticket info: www.emeraldpig.ca or 604-785-1405

Church Tea and Sale at Webster’s Whonnock United Church November 7, Noon - 3pm Baking and Bargains Galore!

25102 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge Contact: 604-476-1718

Canadian Blood Services Mobile Blood Donor Clinic November 6, 12pm - 7pm Held at: Maple Ridge Alliance Church 20399 Dewdney Trunk Road Book a donation appointment online at www.blood.ca or by using our GiveBlood app.

Family Drop-In Lego at the Library November 7, 1pm – 3pm Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road

The Stave Falls Artist Group 10th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale November 6, Opening Night: 7pm - 10pm with Live Music & Door Prizes November 7 & 8, Show continues: 11am - 4pm Held at Meadow Gardens Golf Club, 19675 Meadows Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows www.stavefallsartistgroup.com The Art of Forgiving Wellness Series November 6 - 27, 10am 12noon Four part series to learn the art of forgiving and cultivating lasting peace within.

Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave Cost: $60. Call 604-457-4771 to reserve your seat Classy Bazaar Artisans, jewelry, refreshments, home baking and preserves.

November 7, 9am - 2pm Held at Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge Haney Farmers Market November 7, 9am - 2pm Held at Grow & Gather, 24565 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

Diwali: Festival of Light November 7, 2pm - 4pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Eric Langton French Immersion class trip to Quebec – Pub Night Fundraiser November 7, 6:30 at the Legion in Maple Ridge. Tickets must be bought in advance.

19+ Raffle and door prize to be won!

For tickets call Liz 778-8334859 or email pqtrip2016@ gmail.com Ray’s Dance and West Coast Swing lesson November 7, 6:30pm 7pm, beginner; 7pm - 8pm, Intermediate; 8pm - 11:30pm Dance held at Maple Ridge Seniors Centre, 12150 224 Street Dine & Dance- $20.00 pp, $10 after 9:30 Find info at: www.ilovetodance. ca World Films November 10, 6pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Songstage with Ivan Boudreau November 10, 7pm - 9pm An evening with special guest songwriters followed by an open mic.

The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge

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Gone Hooking November 10, 7pm - 9pm Explore the craft of traditional rug hooking. Hoops and hooks will be available for use.

The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Remembrance Day Ceremony November 11, 10:30am parade starts; 11am Ceremony starts In Maple Ridge at Memorial Peace Park, 224th Street In Pitt Meadows at Spirit Square, Harris Road Women’s AM November meeting November 12, 7am - 8:30am Held at Fraserview Village Hall, 22538 116th Ave, Maple Ridge $15pp. Register in advance at: www.womensam.com Ridge Meadows Ex-Service Women’s Meeting November 12, Lunch at noon; Meeting at 1pm Held in the Downstairs meeting room at RCL Branch 88 12101 224 Street, Maple Ridge For info call Margaret at: 604467-4082 Friends of the Library BOOK and PUZZLE Sale Thursday, Nov 12, 5:00-8:30 pm Friday Nov, 13, 10:00 am-8:30 pm Saturday, Nov 14, 10:00 am3:00 pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Murder at the Banquet presented by Emerald Pig Theatrical Society Dinner Theatre held at North Fraser Centre November 12 – 14, 6pm – 9:30pm Ticket info: www.emeraldpig.ca or 604-785-1405 Haney Farmers Market November 14, 9am - 2pm Held at Grow & Gather, 24565 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

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WHAT’S ON! RIDGE MEADOWS EVENTS CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2015 CONTINUED REMEMBER TO KEEP VISITING OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR TOO – IT’S UPDATED DAILY. VISIT: WHATSONRIDGEMEADOWS.CA Maple Ridge International Potluck hosted by Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) Bring a dish to share and make new friends!

November 14, 5pm to 8pm -Held at Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church, 20245 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. Registration: Yumiko King, 778-284-7026 Ext 1582, OR yumiko.king@issbc.org

Or maybe you’d like to pass them down to future generations. Pay $40 for up to 100 photos scanned and placed on a disc or USB drive.

25% will go to RMSS to support services and programs.

HELP Portrait Pub Night Fundraiser November 14, 6:30pm At The WELL in Chances Gaming Centre, 227th & Lougheed Hwy Tix: $20pp. Contact: www. helpportraitridgemeadows.com/ fundraiserbash

A talk with Khenpo Samdup, a teacher in the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

November 19, 10:30am - 11:30am. Learn basic instruction and insight into methods of meditation that help promote a happier and healthier life. Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave. Call 604-457-4771 to reserve your seat. FREE

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Shoe Box Drop Off November 16 to 22, 10am4pm. Drop off your full shoe box or donate the supplies and use one of our shoe boxes.

Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted. All at Maple Ridge Baptist Church, 222 and Lougheed Hwy. Info: Barb 604-467-9794 Pyjama Storytime November 16, 6:45pm – 7:15pm. Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road Golden Ears Writers November 17, 7pm – 9pm A series of workshops designed to build and nurture our local writing community.

Go to www.facebook.com/ goldenearswriters for details.

The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Family History Workshop: Casting the Net. November 17, 7pm – 8:30pm Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road Photo Scanning Fundraiser for Ridge Meadows Seniors Society November 18 Held at Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224 Street. Call 604-457-4771 to book your time slot Would you like to preserve your family photos from disasters like fires or floods?

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Teen Advisory Group Meeting (TAG) November 18, 7pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd.

Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting November 19, 5pm Held at West Coast Ford Lincoln dealership, Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge Register at: 604-457-4599 or ridgemeadowschamber.com Celebrate A Life with Ridge Meadows Hospice Society November 19 - November 22 Mall Hours At ValleyFair Mall Also November 23 - November 26 Mall Hours At Haney Place Mall Hospice Office number: 604463-7722 National Child’s Day Storytime November 20, 10:30am – 11:30am Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road Canadian Blood Services Mobile Blood Donor Clinic November 20, 12pm - 7pm Held at: Maple Ridge Alliance Church 20399 Dewdney Trunk Road. Book an appointment online at www.blood.ca or by using our GiveBlood app.

Garibaldi Art Club 2015 Fall Show & Sale Exhibiting original works by members of Garibaldi Art Club November 20, 7pm - 9pm,

Opening Reception November 21, 10am - 4pm November 22, 10am - 4pm Held at Fraserview Village Hall, 22610 116 Avenue, Maple Ridge. www.garibaldiartclub.com St Luke’s Christmas Market November 21, 10am - 3pm Vendor Market Place; Gift Shoppe; Christmas Café; Mrs. Claus Workshop. At 20285 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. If interested in booking a vendors table, contact Rose: 604-466-5584 Awaken the Force at the Maple Ridge Library Nov 21, 11am - 2pm. Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Job Search Strategies for Students. November 23, 9am - 12pm. Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. You Can Do It With Duct Tape November 23, 11:30am 1:30pm. Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road Photo Scanning Fundraiser for Ridge Meadows Seniors Society November 24th. Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave. Call 604-457-4771 to book your time slot. Would you like to preserve your family photos from disasters like fires or floods? Or maybe you’d like to pass them down to future generations. Pay $40 for up to 100 photos scanned and placed on a disc or USB drive.

25% will go to RMSS to support services and programs.

Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker November 24, 7pm - 9pm Join in the spirit of Celtic muse.

No experience is necessary and only the love of music required.

The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Golden Ears GoGos African Dinner Fundraiser November 24. Door Open: 5pm, Dinner Served: 5:30pm At Samuel Robertson Secondary School, 10445 245th Street, Maple Ridge Tickets: $25 each. Contact Linda: 604-467-2688 or Carol: 604-467-3768

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Maritime Radio Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC) Course Through the Alouette Power and Sail Squadron Three Tuesday Evenings, starting November 24 through to December 8, 7pm - 9:30pm Held at Maple Ridge Secondary School, 21911 122 Ave Lorena Brady: brenlor@telus. net. www.boatingcourses.ca/ cities/MapleRidge ALL OVER THE MAP A Maple Ridge Concert Band event conducted by Ed Dumas with Guest Band MRSS Senior Concert Band. November 24, 7:30pm. ACT tickets available on-line www.mrcb.ca or mrcb@ telus.net eBook and Audiobook Seminar November 25, 7pm - 8pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. SFU Philosopher’s Café November 26, 7pm - 9pm Guest moderators host informal public discussions on various topics, stimulating dialogue and passionate exchange of ideas.

The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge The Downtown Maple Ridge BIA Businesses present Win Your Wish From November 27 thru to December 31, 2015 Every receipt from a downtown Maple Ridge business qualifies as an entry to win. Visit www. downtownmapleridge.ca for more details.

The Downtown Maple Ridge BIA presents Shop The Neighbourhood November 28, during individual shop hours. Join the Shop Local movement by taking advantage of the special one-day-only deals on this special day! Visit www.shoptheneighbourhood.ca for more details.

Breakfast with Santa November 28. Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119b Ave Call 604-457-4771

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13th Annual Christmas Country Benefit Concert for Meals on Wheels Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services is proud to host its 13th Annual Christmas Country Benefit Concert for Meals on Wheels on Saturday, November 28. The concert provides essential funding for our Meals on Wheels program.

The primary goal of Meals on Wheels is to support seniors to live independently in their homes for as long as possible. It is an essential service in our community that provides healthy, well-balanced, nutritious meals to seniors and others in need who are unable to prepare meals due to health or disability. In addition to the provision of a nutritional meal, another benefit of Meals on Wheels is the social contact seniors receive when our volunteers deliver the meals. Close to 75% of the seniors are over the age of 80, with many living alone and at risk of isolation.

For many seniors the visit from a volunteer is, at times, the only contact they have in a day and it’s an opportunity to check on their safety.

Don’t miss the opportunity to support Meals on Wheels and attend this great family event, featuring modern country music sensation Rob Hess. During the concert a Silent Auction (free to attend) is held in the foyer.

Previous attendees have said “This is the best Silent Auction I’ve ever attended!” and “I finished my Christmas shopping with all these great auction items.”

November 28 (1:30 -4 pm) at The ACT Theatre. All tickets just $14.

For more info call 604.467.6911 or see our Events Page at comservice.bc.ca.

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WHAT’S ON! RIDGE MEADOWS EVENTS CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2015 CONTINUED REMEMBER TO KEEP VISITING OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR TOO – IT’S UPDATED DAILY. VISIT: WHATSONRIDGEMEADOWS.CA The Hive Neighbourhood Centre Children’s Clothing Freecycle November 28, 11am - 2 pm. All welcome to select clothing for their families Eric Langton Elementary, 12138 Edge St, Maple Ridge Contact Elaine: 604-3060627 13th Annual Christmas Country BeneďŹ t Concert for Meals on Wheels A fundraiser for the Meals on Wheels program offered through Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows Community Services November 28, 1:30pm 4pm At The ACT Theatre. All tickets $14.

For info call 604.467.6911 or visit comservice.bc.ca.

Rainbow Church November 28, 2pm – 4:30pm. A fun Messy Church experience with storytelling, activity tables, worship, singing, ďŹ nishing with the sharing of a pizza dinner together. At Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge 604 463 9611 www.geuccan.com

Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild 35th Annual Exhibit and Sale November 29, 11am to 4pm Whonnock Lake Centre at Whonnock Lake Park, Maple Ridge Contact: realqueenofeverything@ gmail.com

Ray’s Dance and Night Club 2-step lesson November 28, 6:30pm - 7pm, beginner; 7pm – 8pm, Intermediate; 8pm -11:30pm, Dance held at Maple Ridge Seniors Centre, 12150 224th Street. Dine & Dance$25.00 pp, $10 after 9:30. Find info at: www. ilovetodance.ca and www. facebook.com\RaysDance

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WHAT’S ON! RIDGE MEADOWS CALENDAR FOR ONGOING EVENTS! Christmas Kettle Campaign November 20 - December 24 10am - 8pm (varies by location) 14 locations from Pitt Meadows (Harris Rd) to Maple Ridge (240 St) Volunteer for a kettle shift and help raise funds for The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows.

Shifts are 2 hours, give however much time, and as often as you wish.

Interested volunteers to contact Sharon: bellringer@ caringplace.ca OR 604-4638296 x 104

Drop In Computer, Tablet, Laptop Help for 55+ - $1 Fee Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 9065 119B Ave. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am - noon

Golden Ears Christian Toastmasters Haney Presbyterian Church, 216 Street, Maple Ridge Tuesdays, 7:30 pm

Golden Seniors Wellness Clinic, 9am - noon Maple Ridge Seniors Centre, 12150 224 Street 1st Tuesday – Optometrist; 2ndTuesday - Skin care; 3rd Tuesday – Pharmacist; 4th Tuesday - Alzheimer’s Society representative

Community Discussion & Coffee CEED Centre, 11739 223 Street, Maple Ridge Wednesdays, 10am - Noon

Stay Fit 2 for 55+ Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave Mondays

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Caregivers Support Group Parkinson’s Society B.C. Support group for caregivers, family and friends of people with Parkinson’s disease.

For information contact Julie: 604-459-9071, djlloyd1@ shaw.ca or Joanne: 604-462-9735, joanne.long@shaw.ca First Tuesday of the month, 10am - 12pm

Table Tennis for people 55+ Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Babytime Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Mondays, November 2 to November 23, 10:15am -10:45am Drop-in Tech Help Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Mondays, November 2 to December 14, 2pm - 3pm Down To Business Toastmasters The Heron Room, Pitt Meadows City Hall, 19047 Harris Rd Contact Andrew: 604-4600339 Monday evenings (except holidays), 7pm - 9pm The Edge of the Page poetry club + Open Mic At Bean Around Books & Tea, Maple Ridge Every 2nd Monday from November 2, 7pm - 9pm Port Haney Seniors Activity Group Social activities for people with dementia and their caregivers.

CEED Centre, 11739 223 Street, Maple Ridge Tuesdays, 9:30am - 11:30am

Babytime Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Rd Wednesdays, November 4 to December 2 (except Nov 11), 10:15am - 10:45am Storytime Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, November 3 to December 4, 10:15am - 10:45am Warren’s Free Art Workshops CEED Centre, 11739 223 Street, Maple Ridge Tuesdays, 12:30pm - 3pm Drop in Chess Club Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm 5pm

Kanaka Open Mic/Stage At Kanaka Creek Coffee, 24155 102 Ave, Maple Ridge Wednesdays, 5pm - 7:30pm Positively Speaking Toastmasters Maple Ridge Municipal Hall Council Chambers Wednesdays, 7:30pm Storytime Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road Thursdays, November 5 to December 3, 10:15am -10:4 5am The BAMA Bluegrass and Old Time Music Jam Session At Bergthorsen’s Pitt Meadows Studio, 12229 Harris Road Gordie Sadler, 604-8099814 Every 2nd & 4th Thursday evening, 7:30pm - 9:30pm Like to Sing? Join us!

At Pitt Meadows United Church, 12109 Harris Road Call 604-465-6233 for info Thursdays starting September 10, 7:30pm Blue Heron Toastmasters Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Rd Thursdays, 730pm - 930pm

Business Card Social Meeting Held at Home Restaurant, 21667 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. Contact Deborah: 778895-6045. Every 2nd Friday from November 13, 9:30am - 11am Tai Chi for people 55+ Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave Pitt Meadows Fridays, 10:15am-11:15am English Conversation Circle At ISS of BC Maple Ridge Office, 320 - 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road Fridays, 11am - Noon Come Write In: National Novel Writing Month!

Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Fridays, November 6 to December 4, 6pm - 8:30pm Rising Star Karaoke Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224 Street Saturdays, 1pm - 4pm Museum Sundays, 2pm – 4pm At Pitt Meadows Museum, 12294 Harris Road. Open to children and families of all ages and skill levels. Admission is by donation. For more information visit: facebook/ pittmeadowsmuseum OR call 604.465.4322. November 1 – Last Chance at Museum After Dark!

November 8 - Needle Felting November 15- Candle Making!

November 22 - Deck the Halls.

November 29 - Ginger Shacks.

Bring a $2 donation, some candy to share and we supply the rest!

December 13 - Stained Glass Ornaments!

Maple Ridge Lapidary Club Workshops At 23750 Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge. Tuesdays: 6:30pm 9pm, jewelry. Wednesdays: 6:30pm - 9pm, stone carving Fridays: 6pm - 9:30pm, all activities. Fee: $2/per member Guests are encouraged to visit on Friday evenings Visit: www.mrlclub.com

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Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Ceremonies Lest we forget...

On November 11 Canadians wear poppies and gather at war memorials across Canada to pay tribute to those who died in war. At the 11th hourr of the 11th day of the 11th month, the time the Armistice of Wo World War I was signed in 1918, we observe two minutes of silence to remember.

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Each ceremony includes reading of the names of soldiers from the community who have died in wars, the Laying of the Wreaths (from organizations or individuals in the communities), a blessing, a reading of the poem “In Flander’s Fields�, and the playing of the Last Post.

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If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders ďŹ elds

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As the world changes, so does Kanaka We are transforming at Kanaka! We want to be more creative, and focus on what we do best, make beautiful jewellery!

As we embark on this journey, we want to keep connected with our clientele, to let you know what we’re up to, what we are creating and the changes to our business!

Follow us on facebook or provide your email address for updates and specials!

As our business is changing, we are happy to pass on the savings to you, our customers!

For the month of November & December we would like to extend a 15-35% discount on all in stock jewellery, including all name brands such as Kanaka, Simon G Jewelry, Thomas Sabo and Trollbeads!

A very nice savings for our clientele and just in time for Christmas!

Open seven days a week beginning December… until Christmas!

RING 604-465-3777 info@kanakadiamond.com Tues - Thurs 10-5, Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5 Closed Sun. & Mon. Unit 5 Westridge Centre - 20691 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC

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WHAT’S ON! RIDGE MEADOWS EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER 2015 REMEMBER TO KEEP CHECKING OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR TOO – IT’S UPDATED DAILY! VISIT: WHATSONRIDGEMEADOWS.CA It Won’t Byte December 1, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224 Street Dignity Breakfast (4th Annual) The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows December 2, 7:30am - 9am South Bonson Community Centre, Pitt Meadows, BC Tickets $60 for individuals, $400 for a table, sponsorship information available upon request. For information visit: www.caringplace.ca, or contact Amelia 604-463-8296 x 106, amelia.norrie@caringplace.ca Timberline Ranch Country Christmas December 2 - 6, 9 - 13, 16 20 Open to all ages. Pricing ranges from $7 - $11 per person Enjoy a visit to a 73 acre horse ranch in Maple Ridge that has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland.

Contact 604-463-9278, registration@timberlineranch. com, or visit www. timberlineranch.com Interfaith Dialogue Series December 2, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd A Time to Remember Hosted

by Ridge Meadows Hospice Society December 2, 7pm Held at St. George’s Anglican Church, Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge Family Christmas Movie December 4, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Chamber of Commerce Christmas Luncheon December 10, 11:30am - 2pm Pitt Meadows Golf Club, Harris Road, Pitt Meadows Register at: 604-457-4599 or ridgemeadowschamber.com

HELP Portrait December 5, 1pm – 8pm A community of photographers, editors, make-up artists, hair stylist, and volunteers will come together as one to professionally photograph the people in need in communities all across the globe, including ours. At Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

Dart Shoot at RCL Branch #88 December 6, 12:30pm Held at 12101 224 Street, Maple Ridge Register in advance

Family Drop-In Lego December 5, 1pm - 3pm Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road

Ridge Meadows Ex-Service Women’s Christmas Lunch Meeting December 10, Doors Open at 11:30am, Lunch in the Upstairs Lounge at 12noon Register in advance. Contact Margaret: 604-467-4082

The Nutcracker presented

by Fraser Valley Academy of Dance December 5, 2pm and 7pm A full length ballet performance Held at Clarke Theatre in Mission.

For tickets visit: www.fvad.ca or call 604-826-0097

Adult Evening Christmas Celebration December 9, 7pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Night Time Tales: Christmas Countdown December 10, 6:45pm 7:15pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd West Coast Auto Group Football Club Car Raffle Draw!

December 12, 11am Held at West Coast Ford Lincoln in Maple Ridge

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Christmas in the Park & Santa Claus Parade December 5, 4pm - 8pm In Memorial Peach Park, 224 Street, Maple Ridge Enjoy FREE hot chocolate, popcorn and more.

The Parade begins at 6pm.

Kid’s Christmas Party at RCL Branch #88 December 6, 9am Held at 12101 224 Street, Maple Ridge Register in advance Eric Langton Elementary Holiday Craft Fair Hosted by Eric Langton PAC December 6, 10am - 4pm At 12138 Edge St, Maple Ridge. Contact: ericlangtonpac@gmail.com Browse and shop hundreds of items made by over 75 local vendors.

Concession, door prize, raffle and lots of fun!

West Coast Auto Group Football Club 4th Annual Car Raffle Tickets are $10. each and there are only 10,000 tickets available for sale!

Grand Prize: Choice of 1 of 5 vehicles from one of the following manufacturers: Ford, Kia, Mazda, Nissan or Toyota. ($25,000 value) 2nd prize: Choice of 1 of 3 Dormeo Octaspring Sleep Systems ($5,000 value) 3rd prize: Home Audio Gift Card Package ($1,000 value) 4th prize: Whitecaps Ticket Package ($750 value) 5th prize: Round of Golf at Golden Eagle Golf Club for a foursome ($500 value) Purchase tickets through any WCAGFC team, at any West Coast Auto Group location, or through our Raffle Manager, Jeff Dumont at jeff.dumont@westcoastfc.ca The Draw takes place at 11am, December 12, 2015, at West Coast Ford Lincoln in Maple Ridge.

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derHeart KinMontessori Join us for Brunch with Santa on December 20, 2015.

Call 604-465-5474 for full details and to make a reservation.

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Ring in the New Year at Meadow Gardens!

Enjoy dinner and then dance in the New Year.

Our Gala evening features local band, The HITZ. Call 604-465-5474 for full details and to make a reservation.

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Meadow Gardens Golf Club is the perfect setting for birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, corporate events and more.

KinderHeart Montessori is currently registering for preschool at Edith McDermott Elementary in Pitt Meadows for September 2015.

We offer an authentic Montessori environment with trained Montessori teachers.

Montessori education is a very real, organic way of showing your child respect. Maria Montessori encouraged adults to recognize and respect the child’s need for truth and reality. She emphasized providing real, child-sized tools to acknowledge and support the child’s need for work which develops order, concentration, coordination, and independence.

Call or email to register:

604-460-8558 info@kinderheart.ca www.kinderheart.ca

Book your Sunday – Thursday 2016 event with us, prior to December 31, 2015, and receive a 50% discount off the room rental charge.

Contact Kayla Bell, Events Coordinator, 604465-5474 Ext 205

To book your personal tour please contact Kayla Bell, Events Coordinator 604-465-5474 Ext 205

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WHAT’S ON! RIDGE MEADOWS EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER 2015 CONTINUED REMEMBER TO KEEP CHECKING OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR TOO – IT’S UPDATED DAILY! VISIT: WHATSONRIDGEMEADOWS.CA RCL Branch #88 General Meeting With Branch Election to Follow December 13 12101 224 Street, Maple Ridge

Brunch with Santa at Meadow Gardens Golf Club December 20 Call 604-465-5474 for full details and to make a reservation.

Pyjama Storytime December 14, 6:45pm 7:15pm Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road

Christmas Pageant December 20, 10am Children are invited to be part of our pageant as we reexperience the Christmas Story in a pageant with the Handbell Choir.

At Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge 604 463 9611 www.geuccan. com

Annual Christmas Dinner at The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Join The Salvation Army for a community supper celebrating the Christmas season.

The event includes a full turkey dinner and a visit from Santa December 18, 5pm at 22188 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge To volunteer, contact Connie at connie.mcgonigal@caringplace. ca, 604-463-8296 x 112 To donate, contact Amelia at amelia.norrie@caringplace.ca, 604-463-8296 x 106 Gift Wrapping – A fundraiser for Ridge Meadows Hospice Society December 19 to December 23 Mall Hours at Haney Place Mall Call the Hospice Office to schedule a shift: 604-4637722 Rainbow Church December 19, 2pm - 4:30pm A fun Messy Church experience where children and their caregivers can experience God’s love in community with storytelling, activity tables, worship, singing, finishing with the sharing of a pizza dinner together.

At Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge 604 463 9611 www.geuccan. com

Longest Night Service December 21, 7pm On the longest and darkest night of the year, people who have a hard time at Christmas are invited to gather for comfort and support and to be reminded that they are not alone.

At Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge 604 463 9611 www.geuccan. com

Candlelight Communion December 24, 10pm Enter the mystery of Christmas in a reflective service with Carols, Communion, and Candlelight Silent Night.

At Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge 604 463 9611 www.geuccan. com Christmas Eve Services, December 24 4pm: Come and Experience the Christmas Story. A Celebration for Children and families.

7pm: A Taste of Tradition.

Christmas Story, Carols and Candlelight.

Pitt Meadows United Church, (little white church, corner of Harris & Ford roads) Pitt Meadows

PUSS N Boots presented by The Royal Canadian Theatre Company December 31 – January 3 At The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Call 604-476-2787 Visit: www.rctheatreco.com Ray’s Dance – 11th Annual New Year’s Eve Dance Party December 31. Visit: www. ilovetodance.ca for full details Ring in the New Year at Meadow Gardens!

December 31 Enjoy dinner and then dance in the New Year featuring local band, The HITZ. Call 604-465-5474 for full details and to make a reservation.

Happy Birthday Jesus December 24, 4pm Join to celebrate Jesus’ birthday with a retelling of the Christmas story and birthday cake.

At Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge 604 463 9611 www.geuccan. com Family Christmas December 24, 7pm A family celebration of Christmas with Carols, Scriptures, Stories and more.

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Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society www.mrpmchristmashamper.org Families In Need If you think your family will be in need this Christmas Season please register for a Hamper at one of the following events: Sundays, November 22, 29, December 6, 13, from 10am to 2pm. At: The Christmas Hamper Office— at Maple Ridge Fairgrounds, 23448 105th Avenue

Drop off Gifts “Kids Only” Gift Shoppe is desperate for items suitable for adult Christmas gifts. The children have the opportunity to shop for a FREE gift for their mum, dad or caregiver on December 19th.

“Rudolph’s Recycle Shoppe” will be open from November 17th – December 15th to accept your used toys, household items, clothing for all ages, and warm blankets.

We’re always desperate for teen gifts. Often teen gifts are

Friday, November 27 from 10am to 2pm At: The Randy Herman Building (Hilton Hader Room), 11960 Haney Place/224th St, Maple Ridge Wednesday, December 3, from 10am to 2pm At Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall (downstairs), Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows

not on people’s minds when they think about Christmas.

We have hundreds of teens in our registered families and we believe they deserve to be part of the family gift opening. Fuzzy blankets, sports items, hair straighteners / curling irons, teens crafts and gift cards (movie theatres, music stores, local malls and clothing stores are the most requested items).

Please Help PLEASE HELP, however you can, to give financially disadvantaged families in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows a wonderful Christmas.

Toys can be dropped in our donation boxes at Valleyfair Mall and Haney Place Mall plus at Otter Co-op Pitt Meadows, the Christmas Hamper Office at Maple Ridge Fairgrounds, and the

offices of the Maple Ridge News, and the Maple Ridge Times.

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Cash can be donated at the Christmas Hamper Office at Maple Ridge Fairgrounds, Otter Co-op or by the Paypal link on our website (www.mrpmchristmashamper.org)

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Spicy Baked Apples with Walnuts Preparation time: 15 mins - Cooking time: 30 mins - Serves: 4

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Method Preheat the oven to 350°F /Gas 4. Carefully cut a 2.5 cm / 1 inch slice from the top of each apple and set aside. Using an apple corer or a small, sharp knife, remove the core from each apple.

Place the walnuts, raisins, sugar, butter and cinnamon into a food processor and pulse several times, to produce a coarse, textured mixture. If you don’t have a food processor, chop the walnuts roughly and mix thoroughly with the other ingredients. Stuff each apple cavity with the mixture and replace the reserved tops. Arrange the apples in a shallow, RYHQSURRI GLVK VR WKDW WKH\œUH XSULJKW DQG WKHQ ¿OO WKH SDQ FP LQFK GHHS ZLWK ZDWHU 3ODFH WKH GLVK LQ WKH SUHKHDWHG RYHQ DQG EDNH IRU PLQXWHV RU XQWLO WKH ÀHVK LV WHQGHU ZKHQ SLHUFHG ZLWK WKH SRLQW RI D knife. When slightly cooled, carefully remove the apples from the baking dish, transfer them to serving plates and serve hot with ice cream.

Toffee Apples Ingredients 12 small dessert apples, Cox’s or Spartan are good 12 wooden lollipop sticks ‡ 450g / 1lb Demerara sugar 2 tbsp golden syrup ‡ 60g / 1/4 cup butter ‡ 4 tsp lemon juice ‡ 4 tbsp water

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Daddy and Me Program January 20 till April 6, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Hosted by Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services At Family Place, 22359 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge Darren Watts, Facilitator, 604467-6911 ext. 155 Biggest Little Bridal Show January 24, 11am - 5pm At Pitt Meadows Golf Club, 13615 Harris Road See page 29 for more details Opening Reception: Exhibition Under Development (Exhibition runs January 9 – February 27, 2016) Mixed media artists Aaron Moran and Amelia Epp share the space in an experimental project that includes an exciting new commissioned component.

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