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PUBLISHER’S NOTE The magazine’s online events calendar is also updated every single day, so visit us there to get the latest details on any new events added after we go to print. Events are also promoted on our Facebook page (facebook. com/whatsonridgemeadows) and on Twitter It’s really an honour and privilege for (@WhatsOnRM) so join us there and never miss me to be connected to so many great a notification of What’s On in Ridge Meadows!

Year three has started for me! Yes, this issue of the What’s On! Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows magazine is the start of my third year as Owner and Publisher!

organizations and businesses, throughout Ridge Meadows, who work with and support Cheers to another great March and April! Enjoy the magazine. Thank you! this issue!

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CONTENTS: Community Network 17 Events Calendar for March 12, 13 Events Calendar for April 14, 15 Events Calendar for Ongoing Programs 22, 23 Haney Farmer’s Market Fundraising Dinner 7 Historical Society Annual Heritage Tea 17 Kids Page 18 Library - Maple Ridge 20

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Whether you’re a long time resident of the Community, or newly arrived, I hope you’ll attend some (or all!!!) of the events listed in our Calendar pages. From annual and traditional events to first timers, this is a great way to visit with and meet others, as well as support the wonderful volunteers who give so much time to organizing and hosting each one.

Library - Pitt Meadows 19 Lions Club Vision/Hearing Resources Open House 4 MEET The Community Heritage Commission 16 Photo Page 26 Recipe Page 8 Save The Date for May events 24 The ACT Arts Centre events 2

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Spring is in the air... ...in this case, in our mouths at the Haney Farmers Market’s fundraising dinner at Maple Ridge Senior Secondary School, Wednesday, April 13, at 6 pm. With a warm winter, produce is early; delicious dishes are planned to showcase the farmers of Maple Ridge.

Chef Trevor Randle and his Culinary Arts students are welcoming Chef de Cuisine Mark Hills of Hills Foods into their kitchen. Together they will create a dinner for you to enjoy.

and alternative meat sources as well as support to young aspiring chefs.

Haney Farmers Market is a lively Saturday morning market in Memorial Peace Park on 224th whose vision encourages a healthy community providing the public with direct access to food producers, along with stimulating and supporting the local economy, providing opportunities to inform and entertain and to encourage environmental sustainability.

Chef Randle is a proponent of Agriculture in the Classroom and Take a Bite of BC programs teaching his students about the vital connection between farm and food.

There will be a cash bar, lively music by Shades of Green, silent auction and time to have a wacky photo taken of you and your friends in the popular Black Box Photo Booth. All proceeds go to the work of the Haney Farmers Market.

“The school has a thriving kitchen garden, strong support from SD 42 and the community”, said Chef Randle. “Our public dinners on Thursdays are always full.”

Tickets are $35 for an elegant dinner and a complimentary drink and must be purchased by April 5.

Chef de Cuisine Mark Hills, a BC Restaurant Hall of Fame recipient, is well known for his continuing effort to promote and provide sustainable, organic

Call Eileen at 604-467-8424 for tickets and other details. www.haneyfarmersmarket.org

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Knob of butter, melted 1 1/8 cup / 220g super fine sugar 1 cup / 220g butter, + extra for greasing 4 free-range eggs, beaten 1/2 cup salted chopped pistachio nuts 1 3/4 cup / 220g self-raising flour 1 tsp vanilla extract

6 tbsp strawberry or raspberry aspberry jam berries or a carton of fresh rasberries 500ml/1 pint whipped cream

Decorate Fresh rasberries, chopped pistachio nuts, whipped cream

Method Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.

Grease and line two 23cm/9in cake tins with the melted butter.

Line the bottom of the two cake tins with a circle of greaseproof paper.

Inn a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy, using an eelectric whisk or a wooden spoon. Beat well to get lots of air into the mixture (this should take a couple of minutes). Beat in the eggs one at a time and the (thi vanilla extract. Add a tablespoon of flour if the mixture curdles. Fold in the flour van and then the pistachio nuts (leave some for decorating). Pour the mixture equally between the two cake tins. Place in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or bet until the cakes spring back when pressed gently with a finger and are pale golden in unt colour. Remove from the oven and take them out of the tins after about 5-10 co m minutes. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely (for about half an hour). Spread the sponge with the jam or fresh raspberries and whipped cream, then carefully sandwich together. Decorate the top with whipped cream, a sprinkle with chopped pistachios and dot with fresh raspberries.

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For individuals, helping your family and friends find their way in Canada: • Visitor Visas • Work permits • Study permits • Family and Spousal Sponsorships • Permanent Residency • Investment Immigration For Canadian employers, helping you find or retain great international talent: • Local and international recruitment advertising • Recruitment of international workers • Acquiring or extending work permits

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Treat your furry friend to a fun filled adventure while you focus on your career!

I am a Dog*Tec & DogSafe Certified, plus a Licensed, Bonded and Insured Dog Walker ready and willing to pick up your fur kid for exercising!

I focus on their physical, mental and emotional needs during our hike and then return them to your home happy, as well as clean and dry!

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WHAT’S ON! RIDGE MEADOWS EVENTS CALENDAR FOR MARCH 2016 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS. WHATSONRIDGEMEADOWS.CA It Won’t Byte March 1, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Maple Ridge Seniors Centre, 12150 224 St Holy Wow Poetry recital with special guest, Jaz Gill March 1, 7pm The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge Open mic for all.

Sarah Hagen Classical Coffee Concert with Seren Bebe March 2, 10am The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge 604-467-2787 In Control of Your Money: Home Ownership March 2, 7pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Local Voices March 3, 7pm - 8:30pm Fraser Room, Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Speakers: Val Patenaude (Maple Ridge Museum and Community Archives); Bev Mill (Civil Rights); Roxanne Hooper (Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Times Editor) RMMBA Umpire Clinic March 5, 8am – 4pm At Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, Harris Road Visit: www.rm-baseballbc.ca/ training

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L.E.A.S.H. Garage Sale Fundraiser March 5, noon – 4pm Church hall on the corner of Harris Road and Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

Golden Ears Gogos Monthly Meeting March 9, 6:30pm Fraser Room, Maple Ridge.

Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Opening Reception: Tidal Pull – Laurie Rolland and Jane Duford Johnston March 5, 2pm – 4pm At The ACT Art Gallery, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Ceramic artist Laurie Rolland and painter Jane Duford Johnston both observe humankind’s imprint on sea and shoreline with images of ocean-going vessels, and the mysterious life forces within the sea. Exhibition runs March 5 to April 23.

JOB FAIR March 10, 4pm – 7pm Held at Open Door Church, 11391 Dartford Street, Maple Ridge. FREE to attend. Job seekers should bring a supply of resumes with them

Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health March 8, 6:30pm - 8pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Spin in with the Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild March 8, 7pm – 9pm At the ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge. For anyone interested in learning about fibre arts.

Bring your own supplies.

Songstage with Ivan Boudreau March 8, 7pm – 9pm Special guest songwriters perform, followed by an Open Mic showcase. At the ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge

Wonderland performed by Cast and Crew Youth Theatre Society March 10, 11, 12 at 7pm and March 12 at 2pm North Fraser Centre, 9975 272nd Street, Maple Ridge Tickets at: www. castandcrewtheatre.ca LOVE, SEX & THE I.R.S. A hysterically funny comedy presented by The Royal Canadian Theatre Company March 11, 8pm and March 12, 4pm and 8pm The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge. TICKETS $10 - $28.

Call 604-476-2787 www.rctheatreco.com CNIB TECHNOLOGY FAIR March 11, 10:30am - 12noon Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224 Street A special presentation catered towards those who are blind or partially sighted to learn more about the Canadian National

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Institute for the Blind and the services they offer.

A selection of devices will be available for demonstration.

RSVP at 604-467-4993 ART SHOW by the Group of Nine March 12 and 13, 10am – 4pm. At Fraserview Village Hall, 22610 116 Avenue, Maple Ridge Ring In The Spring Bell Concert March 13, 2pm At Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge Featuring music from TV, radio, stage and screen plus a few classics. Tickets: $15, seniors $10, children 5 and under – free. Tickets are available at the door or from the church office Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to 1 pm. Patricia Cano at The ACT. March 13, 7:30pm The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge Call 604-467-2787 Super Mario Maker Camp Hosted by Alouette River Management Society March 14 – 18, 9:30am – 2pm (Monday – Friday) Age: 6 -10 At Rivers Heritage Center (ALLCO Park), Maple Ridge Contact: recreg4u.ca to register your child today www.facebook.com/ alouetterivermanagementsciety

MARCH 2016 CONTINUED VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS. WHATSONRIDGEMEADOWS.CA The Ta Daa Lady March 14, 11am - 11:45am Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Teen Film Series March 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Ta Da Lady (Family Entertainer) March 14, 2pm - 3pm Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road

POSTCARDS FROM ABROAD March 18th Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave Be transported around the world without even leaving the Seniors Centre. The third Friday of each month we will host a new destination. Join Ron Darcus as he presents on Beijing: Back in the Day. RSVP at 604-457-4771

Drop-in Family Makers Space March 15 - March 24, 10am4pm. Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road Guest Storyteller: Shayna Jones March 15, 10:15am - 10:45 am Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Golden Ears Writers March 15, 7pm - 9pm At The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge. A series of workshops designed to build and nurture our local writing community.

Facebook.com/ goldenearswriters Paint-a-Thon!

March 16, 2pm - 4pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Teen Advisory Group Meetings (TAG) March 16, 7pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge Garden Club March 16, doors open at 6:30pm At Fraserview Community Center, Maple Ridge Speaker: Club President Greg Polovick, who will be speaking about his recent trip to Europe and the gardens toured there.

Drop-in fee is $2.00.

For more info check out our website at: mrgardenclub.wix. com Springtime Tales Puppet Show March 17, 11am - 11:30 am Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd

LEGO Club March 18, 3pm - 4pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. St. Paddy Party Hosted by the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society March 18, 6:30pm - 10pm The Haney Public House, Lougheed Hwy events@ridgemeadowshospicesociety.org ridgemeadowshospicesociety. com Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club Annual Garage Sale March 19, 9am - 1 pm 11445 232rd Street, Maple Ridge Ray’s Dance Ballroom, Latin, Country & Swing dancing, $20pp At Maple Ridge Seniors Centre, 12150 224 Street March 19, 7pm -8pm Dance lesson; 8pm - 11:30 - Dance www.ilovetodance.ca / rayj@ ilovetodance.ca / 604-8367295 Splatoon Camp Hosted by Alouette River Management Society March 21 – 24, 9:30am – 2pm (Monday – Thursday) Ages: 8 -12 Held at Rivers Heritage Center (ALLCO Park) Contact: recreg4u.ca to register your child today www.facebook.com/alouetterivermanagementsociety

GEMS Movie Series presents REMEMBER March 21, 7:30pm The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge 604-467-2787 Guest Storyteller: Elspeth Bowers March 22, 10:15am - 10:45am Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd EASTER BONNET TEA March 22, 2pm Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224 Street Tickets are $5 Call 604-467-4993 for more details Spin In with the Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild March 22, 7:30pm At Whonnock Lake Centre, Maple Ridge For anyone interested in working with and learning about fibre arts.

Bring your own supplies.

Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker – a special St. Patrick’s Day Jam with Special Guests!

March 22, 7pm - 9pm At The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge No experience is necessary, only the love of music required.

Rick Scott and the Kanaka Creek Kids Choir March 23, 7pm The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge 604-467-2787 Family Movie Afternoon March 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd SFU Philosopher’s Café March 24, 7pm – 9pm The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge Guest moderators host informal public discussion on various topics.

Cops for Cancer Annual Albion Easter Egg Hunt For children ages 12 and under.

Minimum Donation is $5 March 26, Held at the Albion Fair Grounds.

The Easter bunny is planning to lay over 2000 eggs for this event!

Watch Facebook for updates, or contact: Albioneasteregghunt@ gmail.com Osprey Village Spring Fling March 27, 11am – 1pm At Waterfront Common Park, Osprey Village, Pitt Meadows Model Railway Open House March 27, 1pm – 4pm At Maple Ridge Museum (Lower Level), 22520 116th Avenue The Dewdney – Alouette Railway Society hosts this open house. Discover the world of model railroading and diorama building from the experts.

The Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society (DARS) diorama, centred on Port Haney in 1926, is a labour of love that has spanned over 25 years, and the club members continue to work on this display. Some members like making the trains, while others focus on the buildings, and some prefer to do scenery and backdrops. The diorama displays the CPR along the Fraser River from Hammond to Ruskin and the recent addition of sound brings back memories of the old steam locomotives.

During the open house, the Members run several trains at once and can answer questions for those interested in building layouts of their own.

Children’s Easter Fest Crafts, activities, Easter egg hunts and more!

March 27, Kids aged 0-9 years Hunt at 9am; Kids aged 10 – 12 years Hunt at 11am Rain or Shine, at Harris Road Park, Pitt Meadows For info contact: Lara McCreedy at 604-467-7453 or email lmccreedy@mapleridge.ca

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WHAT’S ON! RIDGE MEADOWS EVENTS CALENDAR FOR APRIL 2016 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS. WHATSONRIDGEMEADOWS.CA Ridge Meadows Minor Baseball Association Opening Day April 2, All day At Pitt Meadows Athletic Park, Pitt Meadows Visit: www.rm-baseballbc.ca Heritage Tea Hosted by Maple Ridge Historical Society April 2, 1pm – 4pm Held at Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224 Street Tickets $10 at the door.

Volunteer Orientation For North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association April 3, 1pm - 3pm 13345 Park Lane, Maple Ridge 604-462-7786 | programs@ nftra.ca | www.nftra.ca Student Job Search Workshop April 4, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Held at: WorkBC Employment Services, 170-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge Kanaka Elementary School Day Camp Hosted by Timberline Ranch April 4 - 6. Ages 7-12. Costs $139. Contact 604-463-9278 or visit www.timberlineranch.com

Getting to Know Dementia April 5, 6:30pm - 8pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Holy Wow Poetry recital with special guest, Alan Hill April 5, 7pm – 9pm The ACT Arts Theatre, Maple Ridge. Plus open mic for all.

In Control of Your Money: Taxation April 6, 7pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Local Voices April 7, 7pm - 8:30 pm Fraser Room, Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Speakers: Annette Fulford (Historian); Kerry McLaren (Art Tour); Alberta McNamara (Health Care Capital Project Manager)

6th ANNUAL VISION / HEARING RESOURCES OPEN HOUSE Sponsored by The Maple Ridge Lions Club April 9, 1pm - 4 pm Held at the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224 Street FREE ADMISSION Contact mapleridgelionsclub.org or Brian Hetherington at 604 467 2696 Drop-in Family LEGO April 9, 1pm - 3pm Pitt Meadows Public Library, 12099 Harris Road Jane Coop, Pianist Hosted by the Maple Ridge Music Society April 9, 8pm At Westacres, 23575 124 Ave, Maple Ridge For tickets call: 604-467-3162 / www.mapleridgemusicsociety.ca

Food Crawl Hosted by Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce April 13, at Various Locations. Contact Laura-Beth for more details. 604-4574599 Golden Ears Gogos Monthly Meeting April 13, 6:30pm Fraser Room, Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd LEGO Club April 15, 3pm - 4pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Grateful Executor presented

by Pitt Meadows Public Library April 8, 1pm - 3pm At Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave

Spin In with the Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild April 12, 7pm – 9pm The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club Open House April 16, 9:30am - 1:30pm 11445 232nd Street, Maple Ridge Fun for all age groups

Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club Open House April 9, 9:30am - 1:30pm 11445 232 Street, Maple Ridge Fun for all age groups

Songstage with Ivan Boudreau April 12, 7pm - 9pm Guest songwriters followed by an open mic showcase for writers of original music.

Ray’s Dance April 16, 7pm -8pm: Dance lesson; 8pm -11:30pm: Dance Dine & Dance- $20 p/p Held at RMSS Ballroom, 12150 - 224th St Maple Ridge www.ilovetodance.ca OR 604836-7295

It Won’t Byte April 5, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Maple Ridge Seniors Centre, 12150 224 St

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Haney Farmer’s Market Fundraising Dinner April 13, 6pm Held at Maple Ridge Secondary School, 21911 122 Ave Tickets are $35 and must be purchased by April 5.

Call Eileen at 604-4678424 for tickets. www. haneyfarmersmarket.org

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APRIL 2016 CONTINUED VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS. WHATSONRIDGEMEADOWS.CA Golden Ears Writers April 19, 7pm - 9pm At The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge A series of workshops designed to build and nurture our local writing community.

Boating Basics - Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card (PCOC) Hosted by the Alouette Power Squadron Three Tuesdays beginning April 19, 7pm - 9:30pm. At Maple Ridge Secondary School Room 2022. Register online at http://www.boatingcourses.ca/ squadrons/alouette Info: Bob Schnider 604 4673038 bschnider@mac.com First Steps on the Ancestral Trail April 19, 7pm - 8:30pm Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road Toilet Tales April 20, 10:15am - 10:45am Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Teen Advisory Group Meetings (TAG) April 20, 7pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Maple Ridge Garden Club Meeting April 20, 7pm (doors open at 6:30). At Fraserview Community Center. Speaker: Pam Erikson, of Erikson Daylillies.

Drop-in fee is $2.00.

For info visit: mrgardenclub. wix.com Teen Film Series April 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Wonderland performed by Cast and Crew Youth Theatre Society April 21, 22, 23 at 7pm; April 23 at 2pm At North Fraser Centre, 9975 272 Street, Maple Ridge Tickets $12 each. Contact: CastAndCrewTheatre.ca

Ridge Meadows Minor Ball Hockey Opening Night April 22, Doors open at 6pm At Planet Ice Cam Neely Arena, Maple Ridge Opening night Junior ball hockey game. Prizes, 50/50 draw and many giveaways all night long. Fun for the whole family!

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE. April 23, 9:30am - 2pm Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224 Street Call 604-467-4993 Celebrate Earth Day in Maple Ridge April 23, 10am – 2pm At Memorial Peace Park, 224th Street, Maple Ridge Includes: a special Earth Day Haney Farmers Market, the Earth Day Poetry & Photo contests, HUB’s Cycle Recycle Free Bike Draw, lots of kids’ crafts, electric vehicles courtesy of VEVA, roving entertainers & flash mobs, and, of course, the popular Family Freecycle, where gently used books, toys, & clothes will be available for free to the public at the Greg Moore Youth Centre at the Earth Day event.

Also the Earth Day Food Truck Festival organized by Hunger Management and great entertainment with music stages, surprise flash mobs, roving performers. Make some crafts, get your face painted, or check out artists from the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour.

Maple Ridge Library at Earth Day in the Park April 23, 10am - 2pm Memorial Peace Park, look for the library tent Family Festival Hosted by Timberline Ranch at Timberline Ranch April 23, 10am – 4pm All ages. Costs $5 per person or $20 per family (pre-registration is required) Meet all 45 horses and numerous petting zoo animals, enjoy a home-style hamburger, watch the live “Western Show,” try out the Challenge Course, and see if you can win a prize in the golf putting contest!

Most activities are included in the small admission price.

Contact 604-463-9278 or visit www.timberlineranch.com As Time Goes By...

A women’s breakfast for women of all ages (bring your daughters) April 24, Doors open at 9am; Breakfast is served at 9:30am Haney Presbyterian Church, 11858 216 Street, Maple Ridge Includes Music, a parade of decades, devotional message, and a sing-along. By donation.

RSVP: 604-467-1715 Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild April 26, 7:30pm At Whonnock Lake Centre, Maple Ridge Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker April 26, 7pm - 9pm At The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge. No experience is necessary, only the love of music required.

Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase at Abbotsford Ramada Hotel April 27, 3pm to 7pm Contact Laura-Beth at Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce 604-457-4599 Ridge Meadows Home Show/ Outdoor Lifestyle & Leisure Show Produced by The Maple RidgePitt Meadows Home Show Society April 29, 4pm - 9pm

April 30, 10am – 8pm May 1, 10am – 4pm At Planet Ice/Albion Fairgrounds - Maple Ridge.

23588 105th Ave (Lougheed and 105th). Phone : 604467-3950, website: www. ridgemeadowshomeshow.com Email: info@ ridgemeadowshomeshow.com More than 375 exhibitor booths on site and the Outdoor Lifestyle & Leisure Show plus, ongoing seminars and demos.

Parking is free! Cost: $4 for single tickets and $7 for families.

Family Fest Produced by The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Children’s Festival Society April 29, 4pm - 8pm April 30, 10am – 8pm May 1, 10am – 4pm At Planet Ice/Albion Fairgrounds - Maple Ridge.

23588 105 Ave (Lougheed and 105th). Phone : 604-4673950, website: http://www. ridgemeadowshomeshow.com/ family-fest/ Email: familyfest@shaw.ca 5th Annual Cruise For Your Cause April 30. Pick the charity of your choice to support, make a donation, and then join in on a memorable 200km drive throughout the Lower Mainland.

All unspecified proceeds raised will benefit the BC Kidney Foundation. Find out more at: www.cruiseforyourcause.org Get regular updates at: facebook.com/ cruiseforyourcause Email: info@ cruiseforyourcause.org

Maple Ridge Music Society Candlelight Concert Series 2015-2016 At Westacres, 23575-124th Avenue in Maple Ridge Sat., Sept.26, 8 pm

Sun., Jan. 24, 3 pm

Maximilian Hornung, cello, Benjamin Engeli, piano

The UBC Chamber Players

Sun., Oct. 25, 3pm

Richard Mingus, horn David Gilham, violin Chiharu linuma, piano

Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet

Sat., Apr.9, 8 pm Jane Coop, piano

To purchase tickets: Call 604.467.3162 or Email: eikelenboom@telus.net Find out more at www.mapleridgemusicsociety.com

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MEET THE MAPLE RIDGE COMMUNITY HERITAGE COMMISSION The privilege of recognizing and celebrating the rich historical legacy of Maple Ridge is the mandate of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission.

The Commission (CHC) supports the sustainable development of our urban and rural spaces and participates in the growth of our healthy community.

CHC members are appointed by City Council and the Maple Ridge Historical Society to connect our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past to its future through programs and partnerships that acknowledge tangible and intangible heritage. The Annual Heritage Awards are a feature of February Heritage Week. In 2016, Golden Ears Transition Initiative was commended for choosing heritage as a theme in the 2015 GETIFest celebrations. Maple Ridge Family History Group was also commended for excellence in producing the Edge Legacy family history project to enhance our understanding of community history.

7LP :RRGODQG UHFHLYHG WKH $ZDUG IRU 6LJQLĂ&#x20AC; FDQW Contribution to the Preservation of Historical Collections. Tim has brought several important items to the Maple Ridge Museum and Community Archives from private collections. For maintaining the health of a cultural institution since 1901, and for staging CountryFest for more than a century, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association was recognized with the Stewardship of a Community Cultural Asset Award. ,Q )UHG %UDFKHV UHFHLYHG WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVW +LVWRU\ +HUR Award. This year Daphne and Francis Sleigh were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Maple Ridge and British Columbia history.

In the last two years the CHC has undertaken several projects. A local historian was commissioned to compile a history of the Heritage Awards. The Tenth Anniversary of the Maple Ridge Heritage Plaque Program book was digitized and added to the mapleridge.ca website. We are creating an inventory

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of heritage plaques, art, signage and information panels to track installation maintenance history. We look forward to seeing how the public may also make use of the data to tell new stories about Maple Ridge.

We initiate and support services and educational opportunities to enrich community life. An ongoing project is the digitization of our municipal records from 1874 on, enhancing access by researchers to our earliest history. We are also preparing to update the Heritage Inventory of Maple Ridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heritage Assets.

You can plan on joining the CHC in April for a heritage Ă&#x20AC; HOGWULS WR 1RUWK 9DQFRXYHU The CHC is part of a wonderful partnership with Fraser 9DOOH\ 5HJLRQDO /LEUDU\ 0DSOH 5LGJH +LVWRULFDO 6RFLHW\ DQG *ROGHQ (DUV :ULWHUV WR SUHVHQW /RFDO 9RLFHV DQ ongoing series of conversations with our neighbours.

The CHC works in the wider context as a member of both Heritage BC and the BC Historical Federation.

7KH &+& PHHWV RQ WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVW 7XHVGD\ RI HDFK PRQWK and delegations and visitors are welcome.

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PDSOHULGJH FD +HULWDJH 1HZVOHWWHUV You are invited to consider joining the Community Heritage Commission. For information about participation and programs, contact Lisa Zosiak at 604-467-7383 lzosiak@mapleridge.ca and visit www.mapleridge.ca/128/Community-HeritageCommission

By Brenda L. Smith, CHC Chair

The Heritage Tea is a chance for people who have lived in Maple Ridge for many years to see old friends and remember how the community has changed. The event features historical display panels from the Maple Ridge Museum; this year’s theme is “Travel through Time”, selections of the

Annual Heritage Tea

Improving the Lives

of All Citizens The Community Network (CN) works together to improve the lives of all citizens.

CN members build relationships that connect individuals and families with the supports and services needed to live healthy lives.

The CN’s broad membership base – government, social services, health, education and employment, etc - allows us to respond to local needs in a holistic manner.

HOW DO WE HELP BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY? The Maple Ridge Community Chest: By partnering with the Maple Ridge Community Foundation and building on the strengths of each organization, the Community Chest connects neighbours facing a crisis with the help they need. It is about neighbours helping neighbours. Join us to celebrate Community Chest week, March 14 – 18, 2016 at local businesses and be sure to make a donation!

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Join us as we celebrate our Community Superheroes!

Learn more about the CN and these initiatives at:

www.resourceyourcommunity.com • Facebook / resourceyourcommunity info@resourceyourcommunity.com

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WHAT’S ON! RIDGE MEADOWS CALENDAR FOR ONGOING EVENTS! WWW.WHATSONRIDGEMEADOWS.CA Ongoing Registration at Golden Ears Preschool Offering 2 and 3 day programs.

Golden Ears Preschool is a non-profit organization that has been in the community for 28 years.

Located at 11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Until June 30, Visit goldenearspreschool.ca for info or call 604-463-4752 to book an appointment

New Rider Intake for Spring Session At North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association Located at 13345 Park Lane, Maple Ridge 604-462-7786 | programs@ nftra.ca | www.nftra.ca On-going throughout March and April

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Tidal Pull – Laurie Rolland and Jane Duford Johnston At The ACT Art Gallery, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Ceramic artist Laurie Rolland and painter Jane Duford Johnston both observe humankind’s imprint on sea and shoreline with images of ocean-going vessels, and the mysterious life forces within the sea.

Gallery open: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11am to 4pm Exhibition runs March 5–April 23, 2016 Opening Reception: March 5, 2pm – 4pm Spring Treasure Hunt Search for hidden eggs in the 20 participating businesses around Downtown Maple Ridge for a chance to win 1 of 5 HUGE Easter prize baskets!

Participation is free.

THIS EVENTS CALENDAR IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

March 9 - 23rd, during opening hours of each participating business Prize Draw is March 24th www.facebook.com/ ShopMapleRidge Stay Fit 2, Ages 55+ Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave Mondays, 8:30am - 9:30am Table Tennis, Ages 55+ Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:30am – 11:30am Memory Workout, Ages 55+ Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave Mondays, 10am - noon Babytime Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Mondays, March 7 and again April 4 to 25, 10:15am 10:45am Drop-in Tech Help Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Mondays, March 7 to April 25 (except March 28), 2pm - 3pm Down To Business Toastmasters Heron Room, Pitt Meadows City Hall, 19047 Harris Rd Contact Andrew: 604-4600339 Monday evenings (except holidays), 7pm - 9pm

CALLISON FINANCIAL SERVICES Ltd 106 – 20690 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge 604-460-3650 Clint Callison, CIP clint_callison@cooperators.ca

Coverage for the important things in life.

The Edge of the Page poetry club + Open Mic At Bean Around Books & Tea, Maple Ridge Facebook.com/Edge-of-thepage-poetry-club Every 2nd Monday, 7pm - 9pm Port Haney Seniors Activity Group CEED Centre, 11739 223 Street, Maple Ridge Tuesdays, 9:30am - 11:30am

Home Autoplan Life Investments Group Business Farm Travel

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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 Storytime Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, March 8 to 11, then March 29 to April 29, 10:15am 10:45am Grumpy Grandmas Weekly Coffee Meet Up A Ridge Meadows social and activity group of ladies aged 50+. Facebook.com/ grumpygrandmassocialgroup Call Avis: 604-380-2253: grumpygrandmas@shaw.ca Every Tuesday, 10:30am, location varies 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 Maple Ridge Lapidary Club Workshops At 23750 Fern Crescent 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 Maple Ridge Choral Society Choir Weekly Rehearsal At St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 12145 Laity Street, Maple Ridge For info call Isabelle Wegener: 604-479-2649 Tuesdays, 7pm - 9:30pm

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Golden Ears Christian Toastmasters Haney Presbyterian Church, 216 Street, Maple Ridge Tuesdays, 7:30 pm Performance Band Rehearsals For Maple Ridge Concert Band Perfect for those with some band instrument experience Tuesdays, 7:30pm Contact Ed Dumas for more info: 778-887-7115 Email: mrcb@telus.net / www.mrcb.ca Community Discussion & Coffee CEED Centre, 11739 223 Street, Maple Ridge Wednesdays, 10am - Noon Guided Meditation for Ages 55+ Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave Pitt Meadows Wednesdays, 11:45am – 12:15pm Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parkinson’s Support Group Maple Ridge Senior Centre, 224 Street Contact: Chris 604-463-1242, chrisolsen@live.ca OR Edith 604-463-6018, elliotte12@ telus.net. 2nd Wednesday of month, 2pm - 4pm Daddy and Me Program At Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services 22359 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge. Darren Watts, Facilitator 604-467-6911 ext. 155 Wednesdays, until April 6, 5:30pm to 7:30pm Square Dance with the Town & Country Square Dance Club At Maple Ridge Seniors Centre, 12150 224 Street Call Gloria: 604-467 0951 www.tcswingers.squaredance. bc.ca Wednesdays, to April 20, 7pm – 8:15pm

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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 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Caregivers Support Group Parkinson’s Society B.C. Contact: Julie 604-459-9071, djlloyd1@shaw.ca OR Joanne 604-462-9735, joanne.long@ shaw.ca 1st Thursday of the month, 10am - 12pm Learn how to use Facebook, for Ages 55+ Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 9065 119B Ave Thursdays, 10am - noon Kids Chess Club – Grades 3-7 Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd Thursdays, March 3 to April 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Adult Beginning Concert Band Rehearsals For Maple Ridge Concert Band Learn to play. No experience required Thursdays, 7:30pm Contact Ed Dumas for more info: 778-887-7115 Email: mrcb@telus.net / www.mrcb.ca Intermediate Concert Band Rehearsals For Maple Ridge Concert Band Perfect for those with some band instrument experience Thursdays, 7:30pm Contact Ed Dumas for more info: 778-887-7115 Email: mrcb@telus.net / www.mrcb.ca 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, 7:30pm Blue Heron Toastmasters Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Rd Thursdays, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Business Card Social Meeting Held at Home Restaurant, 21667 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. Contact Deborah: 778895-6045 Every 2nd Friday from March 4, 9:30am - 11am Tai Chi for ages 55+ Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Ave Fridays, 10:15am-11:15am Grumpy Grandmas Monthly Meeting A Ridge Meadows social and activity group of ladies aged 50+. Facebook.com/ grumpygrandmassocialgroup Call Avis: 604-380-2253; grumpygrandmas@shaw.ca Last Friday of each month, 11:30am, location varies English Conversation Circle At ISS of BC Maple Ridge Office, 320 - 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road Fridays, 11am - Noon Canadian Blood Services Mobile Donor Clinics Book an appointment and save a life today!

Held at: Maple Ridge Alliance Church, 20399 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. Book a blood donation appointment online at www.blood.ca or by using our GiveBlood app. Every other Friday, from March 11, Noon - 7pm

HOMINUM Fraser Valley An informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexuall and questioning men with challenges of being married, separated or single.

For information and meeting location, call Art 604-4629813 OR Don 604-329-9760 Last Friday of every month 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 Admission is by donation.

Visit: facebook/ pittmeadowsmuseum OR call 604.465.4322 Garibaldi Art Club Meetings and Ongoing Displays Monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (September to November and January to June) at 7 pm in the Craft Studio, on the third floor at the ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge.

PASSAGIO EXHIBITIONS - Rotating displays are set up on the 3rd floor Balcony of the ACT Arts Centre and Theatre, with a new show every 2 months.

SWAN-E-SET BAY RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB, Pitt Meadows - Rotating displays of art work are shown on the first and second floors, with new displays approx. every 3 months.

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For these events in May 2016

We’ve already started to work on our May/June What’s On! Ridge Meadows Magazine.

If you are a non-profit or not-for-profit community group, hosting an event in the Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows area during May or June 2016, send us the details.

Your event information will be printed, at no cost, in the May/June magazine as well as noted on our website events page. Find us at: www.whatsonridgemeadows.ca If you are a business interested in advertising in the magazine, please email: whatsonridgemeadows@live.ca Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour Mother’s Day Weekend May 7th and 8th 10am to 4 pm Self guided tour of Art Studios throughout the community Maps available online: www.artstudiotour.ca

The Annual Mother’s Day Not Just Pancakes Breakfast. Hosted by The Maple Ridge Lions Club May 8, 8am – NOON Join this fundraising event put on to benefit the Maple Ridge Community! It’s an all you can eat breakfast of pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs and more.

At Maple Ridge Seniors Centre, 12150 224 Street Free for kids 3 and under.

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Mother’s Day Tea at Haney House Museum May 8, 11am – 3pm Join us for tea and treats on the veranda of Haney House Museum for our annual Mother’s Day Tea. There will also be guided Tours of the house, showcasing artifacts from the Maple Ridge Museum.

Contact: 604-463-5311 or mrmeventplanner@gmail.com

Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Concert Present by The Maple Ridge Concert Band May 10, 7:30pm At The ACT Art Centre & Theatre, Maple Ridge Phone: 604-467-7115 Visit our website: www.mrcb.ca

Local Voices - Neighbours Talking with Neighbours May 5, 7pm – 8:45pm Presenters: Loretta Jackson (Bee Keeper), Roy (Blacksmith), Chris Dickson (Chess Club) Maple Ridge Public Library Fraser Room, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road 604-467-7417

The Haney Farmers Market Season starts Each Saturday beginning May 7, 9am – 2pm Held at Memorial Peace Park, 224th Street, Maple Ridge For a full schedule visit: www. haneyfarmersmarket.org/marketcalendar

To advertise call 778.240.8025 or e-mail whatsonridgemeadows@live.ca

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RUN, WALK â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N ROLL Fundraiser for Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living May 15, 9:30am start time South Bonson Community Centre, 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows A Run, Walk â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Roll event for all athletic abilities. The Run Walk â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Roll (RWR) offers 2 scenic courses to choose from.

The 1km LOOP is a fully accessible course while the 5km Course LOOP offers some variety in terrain.

Registration details at www.rmacl.org To volunteer, call Kevin Austin at 604.467.8700 Want to support our cause? Donate online or in person at 11641 224th street, Maple Ridge Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living (RMACL) is a not-for profit organization providing services and support for people with developmental disabilities, children at risk of developmental disability or delay and their families.

All funds raised at this event will go towards our Family Support Program.

6th Annual Maple Ridge Secondary School Show â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Shine May 29, 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm At MRSS, 21911 122nd Avenue, Maple Ridge Vehicle Donation $10 Vendor Space available Food, Music, Prizes, Raffles and lots of great rides!

Proceeds go to Dry Grad celebrations for MRSS students.

Contact Susan at clascarr@shaw.ca for vendor information.

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The BAMA Bluegrass

Old Country Music Jam Session

Do you like to play Bluegrass, Old Time, or Classic Country Music?

If you do câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mon out and join in at the BAMA Bluegrass Music Circle held every 2nd and 4th Thursday night September through June in Pitt Meadows.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a friendly, casual, acoustic music, jam session suitable for beginner and intermediate players who would enjoy an evening of making bluegrass and old time country music with other amateur musicians. %ULQJ \RXU JXLWDU EDQMR Ă&#x20AC;GGOH PDQGROLQ GREUR RU EDVV DQG KDYH IXQ playing along with like minded pickers. You can join in with your own favorites, or just have fun playing along with the rest of the pickers and singers.

Not sure if this is for you? Come by and listen in any night, but bring your instrument along too because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll likely want to join us.

The fun starts at 7:30 pm and goes till 9:30 on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts, located at 12229 Harris Rd. in Pitt Meadows.

A $5.00 donation is requested.

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A big THANK YOU to all the Maple Ridge locations who welcome the

What’s On! Ridge Meadows Magazine in to their business and make it available for their customers to pick up!

A&W – 228th & Lougheed Albion Pizza Alouette Dental Alouette Pharmacy Big Box Outlet Store Big Feast Billy Miner Pub Blenz Coffee – Dewdney/224th Booster Juice, Westgate Mall Booster Juice, ValleyFair Mall Bosleys Bruce’s Market Burger King Buttons and Bows Caldwell Banker Real Estate Canadian Tire Champion Athletic Club Chances Maple Ridge Chartwell Willow Retirement Centre China Kitchen City of Maple Ridge Economic Development Office Coast Dental Centre Co-Operators Insurance – 207th & Lougheed Co-Operators Insurance – 230th & Dewdney Crazy About Clothes Curves Dairy Queen – 22490 Lougheed Hwy DeDutch Dee’s Things Delize Coffee Shop Doug Bing’s MLA Office Europe Bakery & Deli Fitness Unlimited Fitwells Gym Fox’s Reach Fraser Medical Clinic Frogstone Grill FX Dance Golden Ears Cheesecrafters

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Great Clips – 240th & Dewdney Green House Restaurant Haney Animal Hospital Haney Builders Supplies Haney Place Mall – Food Court Hansel & Gretel Bakery Head To Tail Vet Clinic HOME Restaurant Hunger Management Food Truck Johnston Meier Insurance Kanaka Creek Coffee Ken’s Bookcase Kingfishers Langley Farm Market on Lougheed Hwy Langley Farm Market on 207th Street Little Ceasars Pizza Little Cricket Gift Gallery Lordco Lotto Booth – Valleyfair Mall (eastside) Lotus and Lemongrass Gifts & Décor Lupita Mexican Foods MacDonald Realty Maple Meadows Brewing Co. Maple Ridge Legion – in the Lounge Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Maple Ridge Liquor Store Maple Ridge Library Maple Ridge Seniors Centre Marc Dalton’s MLA Office Markos Kouzina Greek Marv Jones Honda Maternity Clinic Medlandia Pharmacy Menchie’s at Westgate Mall MOZs Hair Salon Outpost Liquor Store Papa Greek at Valleyfair Mall Papa Johns Pizza Papa Leo’s Pizza Pizza Hut RE/Max LifeStyles Realty

RE/Max Results Realty Ridge Brewing Co. Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Head Office Ridge Meadows Hospital ROOTS Natural Foods Royal Le Page Brookside Realty Safeway Sango Restaurant Save On Foods - Westgate Mall Save On Foods – Dewdney/240th Scotiabank – 22529 Lougheed Hwy Service BC Office Shoppers Drug Mart – Dewdney/224 Shopping Addictions Snap Fitness Starbucks – Westgate Mall Starbucks – 227th & Dewdney Starbucks – Valleyfair Mall Starbucks – 240th & Dewdney Subway – 240th & Dewdney Sylvan Learning Centre The ACT Arts Centre The Bookcase The Pantry Thrifty Foods Tim Hortons – 224th & Lougheed Tim Hortons – Dewdney & 230th Tim Hortons – Dewdney & 248 T’s/Once Upon a Tea Leaf Trevi Gelato Valleyfair Mall Admin office Waves Coffee – Lougheed & 207th Warrior Spirit Martial Arts West Ridge Drycleaners Westgate Flower Shop Westminster Savings – 224th Street & 202nd Street locations

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A big THANK YOU to all the Pitt Meadows locations who welcome the

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Meet James Corea the new Owner Publisher of Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On! Coquitlam South blisher James Corea, Owner Pu uth Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On! Coquitlam So

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My family, consisting of my wife, three daughters and I arrived in Canada on the nines. The 9th day, of the 9th month, of 2009. Coming to Canada my goal was always to be in the media industry as it was my background in Trinidad & Tobago. After working for two of the largest and wonderful media organizations in Canada, Corus Entertainment, owner of radio stations including i l di CKNW and d CFOX, CFOX and d Glacier Gl i Media, M owner of newspapers including the former TriCities Now, the TriCity News and the Burnaby Now, the opportunity has presented itself for me to utilize the training and experience that I have received, and marry that with the world of entertainment that I have always loved.

Being an avid movie buff, even at one point hosting my own movie review website, having this magazine will be a great way to marry my expertise of media sales, with my love of the entertainment industry, that includes movies, music and local events. Also, being an entrepreneur in the industry that I have known for more than two decades will mean that it is more than just a job for me. I will be doing something that I intensely love to do. And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad to realize that dream with Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On! Coquitlam South.

Working with Glacier Media I was able to work within the Coquitlam community and assist in producing publications including the Coquitlam Program Guide put out by the City of Coquitlam, the TriCities Health Guide, and the TriCities Chamber of Commerce Map, so getting to know the various business and establishing those connections and servicing their needs are a great part of why I look forward to providing a new outlet to help them establish their goals. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also looking forward to meeting all the community groups in a community I love and am proud to call home! Our Mission Statement: To provide an entertaining voice to the community and to deliver a viable additional outlet for local businesses to reach and interact with potential customers.â&#x20AC;?

To get into the historical launch issue please contact James on 778-938-2413 or e-mail info@coquitlamsouth.ca Got a great community event happening in Coquitlam? Give James a call or drop him an email, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to hear from you!

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