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Innovation | Ballet Kelowna

Le Vent du Nord JUNO Award-winning Le Vent du Nord know how to turn the lost past into intensely listenable performances that push their roots in striking global directions. Drawing from yesterday and today, their performances stir emotions and touch the heart and soul!

“Just between us, may we say that Le Vent du Nord is THE best traditional Francophone band in this country?” pierre therrien, espace musique, plaisirs therrien

Come expecting more than tutus and tiaras with choreography by dance icons Kay Armstrong and Brian Macdonald, former Ballet BC star Simone Orlando and Ballet Kelowna’s Artistic Director David LaHay. Composers including Kelowna’s own jazz composer Neville Bowman, Vancouver’s Marcus Goddard, Toronto’s Linda Catlin Smith and Quebecois singer-songwriter Gilles Vigneault set a different tone for each work.

Sunday March 16, 2014 7:30pm | Main Theatre

Sunday March 23, 2014 7:30pm | Main Theatre

tickets: Adults $35 Seniors $32 Students $15

tickets: Adults $35 Seniors $30 Students $15

One Man Lord of the Rings Charles Ross Canadian actor Charles Ross, using a pair of elbow pads as his only prop, plays every character, casts every spell, fights every battle and shrinks Peter Jackson’s epic film trilogy down to a hilarious fantasy-filled homage to one of the most popular series of all time. Ross races through the entire Middle-earth trilogy at breakneck speed in just 3,600 seconds.

If you are a fan—and better yet an über fan—of Lord of the Rings, this is a performance you will not want to miss.

“If you liked Lord of the Rings, you’ll love the Charlie Ross version.” sir ian mckellen (yes, gandalf! )

Ballet Kelowna launches its second decade with a ground-breaking program featuring Canadian choreographers and composers. From pioneering works to a cutting edge commission, Innovation will challenge ideas of contemporary ballet.

Thursday April 3, 2014 7:30pm | Main Theatre tickets: Adults/Seniors $28 Students $15

www.theactmapleridge.org

Jesse Peters With rave reviews as a singer-songwriter from distinguished jazz artists Ingrid Jensen and Diana Krall, Jesse Peters’ texture honours influences like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. The result is a modern fusion of sound he recreates every time he sits in front of a piano and microphone. Let go and let the music and performance draw you in for the ride.

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Saturday April 26, 2014 8pm | Studio Theatre tickets: Adults/Seniors $28 Students $15

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The next two months in Maple Ridge and Pitt

Thanks for making Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows the great place it is. I will continue to serve everyone here with the most outstanding magazine possible. Enjoy the issue!

MEET KATE MANCER

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CONTENTS:

Where can I get a copy?

ACT Events BAMA Bluegrass Music Circle Jam Sessions Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Cheers to The Planet - Event details CountryFest 2014 EARTH DAY - Save the date!

Events Calendar 4 Golden Ears Movie Series at The ACT Haney Farmers Market Kate Mancer - Seniors Housing Katie’s Place Kids Page LEASH Library - Maple Ridge

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Having lived here for over 20 years, I know how amazing our community is. Throughout the past two months I’ve received an overwhelming amount of support and encouragement from everyone I have visited with or spoken to. Thank you for embracing me as the new owner and publisher with such open arms! I would also like to thank Jane Marshall for the opportunity, and for her continuous support and guidance since beginning this endeavour. Jane has clearly created something special in What’s On! that is valued by readers and advertisers alike.

I’m honoured to be able to build on her creation.

Meadows are filled with activities and events.

I commit to keeping you up to date with all of the things going on. Watch for details of Centennial Celebrations as the City of Pitt Meadows comes together to celebrate 100 years of community; the Maple Ridge Library has something happening for all ages throughout the Spring; and don’t forget about Earth Day at the end of April. Also, be sure to keep an eye on The ACT calendar so you don’t miss a show!

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What a journey it has been since taking over What’s On! Ridge Meadows. I’m beyond excited to have my first issue finally on stands and moreover, looking forward to building the magazine, along with lasting partnerships, and serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows for years to come.

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Library - Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge Lions Club Maple Ridge Historical Society’s Annual Heritage Tea Museum Sundays at Pitt Meadows Museum North Fraser Air Show Photo Page Recipe Page Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Seniors Centre Calendar - Pitt Meadows Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Womens AM Xtreme Theatre

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WHAT’S ON! RIDGE MEADOWS EVENTS CALENDAR Submit events to whatsonridgemeadows@live.ca. Events submitted that are in Maple Ridge and open to the public will be included in the Events Calendar, at whatsonmapleridge.ca, on Facebook and Twitter.

March Holy Wow Poets - Spring Has Sprung Recital! Wear Your Green for St. Patrick’s!

March 4, 7-9pm The ACT Classical Coffee Concerts March 5, 10-11am The ACT It Won’t Byte March 6, 3:30-5pm Maple Ridge Seniors Centre See Page 14 Maple Ridge Lions Club Vision and Hearing Resources Open House March 8, 1-4pm Maple Ridge Seniors Centre See Page 22 The Art of Horses - Dinner & Silent Auction March 8, 7-930pm Maple Ridge Legion See Page 21 Songstage with Ivan Boudreau March 11, 7-9pm The ACT Spin In with the Whonnock Weavers • March 11, 7pm The ACT Womens AM - EI for Self-Employed March 13, 7am Fraserview Village Hall See Page 11 Friday Night Dance with Robyn Picard March 14, 7pm The ACT Multicultural Food and Craft Fair March 15, 1-3pm Maple Ridge Library See Page 14 ARTS Club on Tour: Chelsea Hotel March 15, 8-11pm The ACT Le Vent du Nord March 16, 7:30pm The ACT See Page 2 Golden Ears Writers March 18, 7pm The ACT

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April Innovation: Ballet Kelowna March 23, 7:30pm The ACT See Page 2 Big hearts for small animals workshop - BC SPCA March 24 & 25, 930am - 330pm Maple Ridge BC SPCA Branch Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker March 25, 7-9pm The ACT Family Movie Afternoon March 26, 3:30-5:30pm Maple Ridge Public Library See Page 14 Elvis, Elvis, Elvis March 26, 7:30pm The ACT Snowbird - Tribute to Anne Murray March 27, 7pm The ACT SFU Philosopher’s Café March 27, 7pm The ACT Candlelight Concert Series March 29, 8-10pm Maple Ridge Music Society mapleridgemusicsociety.com Model Railway Open House March 30, 1-4pm Maple Ridge Museum GEMS Movie - Unfinished Song March 31, 730pm The ACT See Page 8

“Holy Wow Pets - APRIL FOOL’S FROLICS AND EASTER POETIC PARADE RECITAL” April 1, 7-9pm The ACT One Man Lord of the Rings: Charlie Ross April 3, 7:30pm The ACT See Page 2 Spin-A-Thon 4 the Health of it April 5, 9am-5pm Ridge Meadows Hospital See Page 7 Historical Society Annual Heritage Tea April 5, 1-4pm RMSS Activity Centre See Page 30 Songstage with Ivan Boudreau April 8, 7-9pm The ACT Womens AM - Wills & Estates April 10, 7am Fraserview Village Hall See Page 11 Always Be Yourself, with Norm Foote April 10, 7-10pm The ACT Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards April 11, 6:30pm Meadow Gardens Golf Club See Page 12 Pitt Meadows Museum Society’s Heritage Reunion Tea April 12, 1-4pm Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall pittmeadows.bc.ca Golden Ears Writers April 15, 7pm The ACT Xtreme Theatre- Willy Wonka April 16, 17, 19 The ACT See Page 26 Aging Gracefully - Ask the Expert: Panel Discussion April 17, 6:30pm Maple Ridge Public Library See Page 14

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

Friday Night Dance with Robyn Picard April 18, 7pm The ACT Spring Fling & Easter Parade at Osprey Village April 20, 11am start Osprey Village, Pitt Meadows pittmeadows.bc.ca Candlelight Concert Series April 21, 8-10pm Maple Ridge Music Society mapleridgemusicsociety.com Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker April 22, 7-9pm The ACT SFU Philosoper’s Café April 24, 7pm The ACT Friday Night Dance with Robyn Picard April 25, 7pm The ACT EARTH DAY Celebrations April 26, 10am to 2pm Memorial Peace Park See Page 25 Haney Farmers Market - Earth Day Celebrations April 26, 10am to 2pm Memorial Peace Park See Page 19 Pitt Meadows Centennial Gala April 26, 6pm-1am Meadows Gardens Golf Course pittmeadows.bc.ca Jesse Peters April 26, 8-10pm The ACT See Page 2 Model Railway Open House April 27, 1-4pm Maple Ridge Museum Centennial Mural April 27, 2-4pm Pitt Meadows Museum See Page 23 Cheers to the Planet April 27, 6pm-9pm South Bonson Community Centre See Page 8

WHAT’S ON! RIDGE MEADOWS EVENTS CALENDAR Weekly Events

Save the Date

Community Dinners Saturday Night, 530pm Golden Ears United Church Call 604.463.9622

Ridge Meadows Home Show May 2 to 4 Planet Ice, Maple Ridge

Pitt Meadows Day June 7 Various locations in Pitt Meadows

Womens AM - 26th Anniversary May 8, 7am Fraserview Village Hall See page 11

Womens AM Networking & Mini Market June 12, 7am Fraser View Village Hall See page 21

Lunch in the Dining Room Tuesday/Thursday Pitt Meadows Senior Centre See Page 17 Drop in Computer Help Tuesday/Thursday Pitt Meadows Senior Centre See Page 17 Documentary Film Series Tuesdays, March 11- April 15, 6-8:30pm Maple Ridge Public Library See Page 14 BC SPCA Maple Ridge - Kids After School Programme Wednesdays, 3pm - 5pm Maple Ridge BC SPCA Branch Phone 604.463.9511

Haney Farmers Market May 10 to Oct 11, 9am to 2pm Memorial Peace Park See page 19 Lions Club Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast May 12, 8am-12pm Maple Ridge Seniors Centre Xtreme Theatre- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers May 14,15,16,17 The ACT See page 26

True North Fraser Blue Grass Festival August 30, 31 & Sept 1st Albion Fairgrounds

Canada Day July 1st Music on the Wharf July 14 & 28 + Aug 11 & 25 Port Haney Wharf North Fraser Airshow July 20, 12-4pm Pitt Meadows Airport See page 28 CountryFest July 26 & 27 Albion Fairgrounds

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Karen Duffield CAIB Financial Advisor 105-22971 Dewdney Trunk Rd Maple Ridge 604-463-4535 karen_duffield@cooperators.ca

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KANAKA 604.465.3777 Tues - Thurs 10-5, Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5 Closed Sunday & Monday Unit 5 Westridge Centre - 20691 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC

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The BAMA Bluegrass

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Old Country Music Jam Session

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

If you do c’mon out and join in at the BAMA Bluegrass Music Circle held every 2nd and 4th Thursday night September through June in Pitt Meadows.

It’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.

Bring your guitar, banjo, ďŹ ddle, mandolin, dobro or bass and have fun 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 you’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.

For more information call 604 809 9814 or email us at: info@bergthorson.com

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Spin-A-Thon

for the ‘HEALTH’ of it!!

Saturday, April 5, 2014 • 9:00am – 5:00pm

LET’S GET READY TO PEDAL! Details: 8 hour spin-a-thon onsite at RMH. Registration fee of $120 per team (one form). Teams are minimum 6 & maximum 12 members. Each team member must collect a minimum $50 in pledges.

Fun hourly themes to dress up and party! • Cowboy • Glam • Hawaiian

• Pirate • Circus • Anything goes!

Lots of food, camaraderie & fun!

Payments can be made at RMH Foundation ofďŹ ce: Cash, cheque, credit or debit accepted.

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Cheers to the Planet; Eat, Drink & be Eco The CEED Centre eco-gala features a variety of tastings from restaurants focusing on local food paired with local, sustainable and organic wine, beer and spirits as well as great entertainment, Swag Bag and an extensive silent auction.

$60. per ticket Location: South Bonson Community Centre, Pitt Meadows.

For more information contact: Christian Cowley or Wendy Rairdan at 604-463-2229 or visit www.cheerstotheplanet.com

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

ARE YOU READY TO BE A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN TOWN? HAVE YOU GOT OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS STAYING WITH YOU AND NEED TO KEEP THEM BUSY? VISIT WITH US AND LET US HELP YOU PLAN TO EXPERIENCE YOUR WONDERFUL HOMETOWN, AND SEE SITES YOU DIDN’T EVEN KNOW EXISTED HERE! • Try Skydiving at Pitt Meadows Airport • Play golf at one of the many courses available in our community • Enjoy a self-guided, self-drive tour to a variety of special farms and markets • Discover the world of 1000 colonies of Honeybees • Take a self-guided walk along the Fraser and stop in at historic sites along the way • Test your strength on the Rock Wall • Spend the afternoon on a guided horseback ride • Try your luck on some slot machines at the Gaming Centre • Take in fabulous live Theatre or an award winning movie • Enjoy a day on one of our many waterways, in a canoe or kayak • Watch some local teams playing hockey, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball and more

CALL: 604.460.8300 OR TOLL FREE: 1-877-465-8300 WWW.MAPLERIDGE-PITTMEADOWS.COM Located at 12492 Harris Road in Pitt Meadows, the Visitor Centre is a resource for locals, new residents and travelers. We’re open 7 days a week during July and August, 9am to 5pm, and 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) the rest of the year, 10am to 4pm.

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July 26th & 27th Albion Fairgrounds, Maple Ridge www.mrpmcountryfest.com 604-463-6922 lorraine@mrpmcountryfest.com “A Party Blast – FROM THEN TO NOW”

INVITING NEW VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

Student Volunteers

• Home Arts & Gardening building • Fun Til You’re Done Farm • Set up & Tear down of fair • Social Media & Marketing • Volunteer Kitchen • Hospitality

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A women’s business networking group serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows The morning meeting program includes networking opportunities, a guest speaker presentation and a light breakfast.

The meetings are held the second Thursday of the month from 7:00 – 8:30 am at Fraserview Village Hall, 22610 – 116 Avenue, Maple Ridge. There are no meetings for July and August. The December meeting is an evening Christmas Party and Fashion Show.

Program for March to June 2014: March 13, 2014 EI for the Self-Employed, Vivian Chan, Citizen Services Specialist Service Canada April 10, 2014 Wills & Estates, Sherri Robinson, Lawyer & Notary, Becker & Company Lawyers May 8, 2014 26th Anniversary Celebration June 12, 2014 Breakfast Networking & Mini Market

For more information contact Women’s AM at womensam@gmail.com

Helpful Drycleaning advice fromDrycleaners: Brenda at West R idge How often should I have my wool items drycleaned?

Can I spot out stains from clothing?

There’s no definitive answer to this question.

Someone wearing wool items to an industrial site is going to get them soiled faster than an office worker wearing the same outfit.

We suggest that whenever spot cleaning and airing the outfit will no longer suffice, take your garments to a Drycleaner.

Some stains require quick attention, such as mustard and red wine. If light coloured silk fabrics become stained they should be taken to the drycleaners right away. For any fabric that can’t be washed, avoid trying home stain remover remedies such as club soda and salt, and, never rub the stain. If you’re not sure what can and can’t be applied then it’s best to leave it to the drycleaning professionals.

It’s much cheaper to pay a professional drycleaner than it is to replace the garment.

Have more

questions?

Feel free to stop in and ask Brenda. With over 30 years of drycleaning and pressing experience she’s your fabric and drycleaning expert.

Call: (604) 459-1147 ww.westridgedrycleaners.com In West Ridge Centre at Lougheed & 207th Street #13 20691 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge Hours: Monday - Friday 7am to 6pm • Saturday - 9am to 5pm Same Day Service if dropped off by 10am!

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Friday, April 11, 2014 Meadow Gardens Golf Club Doors open at 6:30pm

Get Your Tickets Early & Save!

First 50 tickets $75 + TAX Next 50 tickets $85 + TAX Remaining tickets $95 + TAX Table for 8 $600 + TAX Includes admission, dinner & an evening to celebrate excellence

Nominate a Local Business To nominate a local business in Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge based on the following categories, please contact Chrissy at the Chamber office. o Business Excellence 1 - 20 Employees o Business Excellence 21 plus Employees o Customer Service o Innovation Award

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Nomination Deadline: February 7, 2014 Contact the Chamber to purchase your tickets today!

604.457.4599 or chrissy@ridgemeadowschamber.com

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Meet Kate Mancer one of Canada’s most respected authorities in the seniors’ housing field.

Cedar Valley Manor in Mission

Based in the Lower Mainland, Kate is the author of the book The Future of Seniors’ Housing: Planning, Building and Operating Successful Seniors Housing Projects. She’s a frequent presenter at industry events and her company counts as its clients major QRW IRU SURÀ W DQG IRU SURÀ W VHQLRUV housing operators throughout BC. Her book was based in part on faceto-face conversations with 160 seniors living in retirement communities that provide meals and other services. In Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, that would include communities such as Willow, Sunwood, Maple Ridge Seniors Village, Greystone and The Wesbrooke.

Kate talks to seniors at every opportunity about housing issues Currently, Kate is talking to people about life lease housing, which she has been an advocate of since 1999 when she wrote a report for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

called Alternate Tenure Arrangements.

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funding, which has basically dried up.

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Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre We offer seniors 55+, over 20 drop-in programs each week. Come and get inspired by joining computer classes, chair yoga, snooker or any other program.

Here’s a Glimpse of What’s On in March & April…

March Events:

April Events

March 7 and March 21 9am -11am Wellness Program with Blood Pressure testing.

April 8 Spring Fling lunch 12:30 tickets available at the reception desk.

March 21- 9am-11am Speaker Series - The Alzheimer’s Society will be presenting a seminar on accessing services.

April 4 and 18 9am-11am Wellness Program Blood Pressure testing.

March 17, St Patrick’s Day Pub from 1-3pm.

April 25 Community Birthday party and Heritage Fair for Pitt Meadows.

March 20 Italian Lunch 12:30 tickets available at the reception desk.

Renew your membership!

When you renew your membership it is for both Maple Ridge Senior Centre and Pitt Meadows Senior Centre.

Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre 19065 – 119B Avenue Pitt Meadows Phone: 604.457.4771

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Ongoing Programs Lunch in the Dining room Every Tuesday and Thursday Menus are posted, meals are pre ordered and prepaid.

Computer Programs - Tuesdays and Thursdays. Drop in if you have any questions or need help with your computer, Laptop, etc.

Exercise Programs - Nine different exercise programs are offered weekly Monday to Friday, call the centre for more information.

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The Haney Farmers Market Calendar!

April 26

Special Earth Day Celebrations 10 – 2 p.m.

Come for lunch!

Then Every Saturday from 9am – 2pm May 10 to October 11 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31

Celebrate our Tenth Anniversary Join the Food Revolution, Fraserview Art Club Museum Goes to Market with a Blast from the Past, Flower Market Start Senior’s Week with ‘T’ in the Bandstand, Variety Plus Dancers entertain BIA Summer Market

Music and Children’s crafts at every market: Story Time at 11 a.m. during the summer. Lots of vendors to serve you, many food concessions and so much more

$10 Gift certiďŹ cates are available.

Be a Friend of the Market for $10 and receive market shopping coupons. You will be eligible for market specials at participating vendor booths on Member $SSUHFLDWLRQ 'D\ WKH À UVW 6DWXUGD\ RI HDFK PRQWK

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It’s the 4th ANNUAL VISION / HEARING RESOURCES OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Held at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre • 12150 224 Street, Maple Ridge

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS CNIB Services and CNIB Shop: Skills, services and equipment for the vision impaired Outreach Services of Fraser Valley Regional Library: 6000 audio books delivered to homebound FVRL customers Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians: WR SURPRWH DZDUHQHVV IRU HTXDO DFFHVV WR EHQHÀ WV DQG RSSRUWXQLWLHV Canadian Council of the Blind:-guidance, education, resources, public awareness, social, recreation Blind Beginnings:-encouraging, enriching, empowering blind children to reach potential BC Guide Dogs Services:-providing vision, hearing & special skills dogs VCC –programs for Visually Impaired Adults:-programs, courses, guidance for those with vision loss Able Tech:-help to see what you’ve been missing Clarity Canada: YLGHR PDJQLÀ FDWLRQ FDPHUDV Future Aids:-braille books and useful products for those with vision loss VocalEye:-audio description for live theatre BC Blind Sports:-participate in a healthy, active lifestyle through physical activities Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Parks and Recreation Services:-HQMR\ UHFUHDWLRQDO DQG À WQHVV DFWLYLWLHV Maple Ridge Municipal Advisory Committee:-explore accessibility issues Soft Feet: -in the home foot care Fraser Health Lifeline:-help at the push of a button The Seniors Network:-community members to improve the health, well-being of seniors Transit MVI Canadian Bus Inc. HandyDART:-accessibility and scheduling for your transportation needs Crystal Vision and Hearing Centre:-providing vision & hearing services in Maple Ridge since 1996 Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing:-equipment, products and services to help cope with hearing loss Canadian Hard of Hearing Association –BC Region:-reduce barriers by supportive environments, education, resources VCC –Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults:-courses for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind & deafened adults Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind Well Being Program BC Provincial Deaf, Hard of Hearing Services

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Once she had some time to settle down and relax she started using the litter box regularly and her “temperamental� side is rarely seen. Bijou is very affectionate, but when she’s had enough of the mushy stuff she lets you know with a quick swat. She’s not aggressive just assertive. Come on in and have a closer look at this little gem. We are sure you will see she’s feline royalty.

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APRIL 16th through 17th at 7PM and APRIL 19th at 2PM & 7PM live at THE ACT MAPLE RIDGE tickets TICKETS ARE $14 EACH. PURCHASE ONLINE AT WWW.THEACTMAPLERIDGE.ORG or call: 604.476.2787 X T R E M E T H E AT R E . C A WORDS & MUSIC BY LESLIE BRICUSSE & ANTHONY NEWLEY • ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY LESLIE BRUCUSSE & TIMOTHY A. MCDONALD • BASED ON THE BOOK CHARLIE AND THE CHOLOLATE FACTORY BY ROALD DAHL • ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA JR IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. 421 WEST 54TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10019 PHONE: (212) 541-4684 FAX: (212) 397-4684 WWW.MTISHOWS.COM

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BOOK BY LAWRENCE KASHA AND DAVID LANDAY LYRICS BY JOHNNY MERCER MUSIC BY GENE DE PAUL NEW SONGS BY AL KASHA AND JOEL HIRSCHHORN BASED ON THE MGM FILM AND “THE SOBBIN’ WOMEN” BY STEPHEN VINCENT BENET ORIGINALLY DIRECTED FOR BROADWAY BY LAWRENCE KASHA ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY KASLAN PRODUCTIONS, INC. • SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. 421 WEST 54TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10019 PHONE: 212-541-4684 FAX: 212-397-4684 WWW.MTISHOWS.COM

Xtreme Willy Wonka Junior in April Theatre Seven Brides and Presents Seven Brothers at in May As Xtreme Theatre gears up for its 14th season, this grassroots troupe is busy preparing to wow audiences once again with outstanding choreography, sets, costuming, singing and acting rivaling professional theatre companies. What’s most amazing is that Xtreme is a tightknit community of more than 130 home learners, aged 5-to17, from throughout the lower mainland including as far away as North Vancouver.

Producer Wendy Holm says she launched Xtreme Theatre to provide her theatrical daughter

with a wholesome creative outlet. In the beginning, there were 18 children. Then as word of the top-quality productions grew, there was such a long waiting list to join they decided to split the juniors and seniors into separate productions.

Holm says this gives all the cast members a chance to shine.

This year’s junior production is based on Roald Dahl’s classic book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and is sure to be fun for everyone.

“Willy Wonka Junior” runs at

the ACT Wednesday April 16, Thursday April 17 and Saturday April 19 at 7pm. There is also a 2pm matinee on Saturday.

Tickets are $14.

Xtreme Theatre’s senior production is “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” based on the 1954 MGM musical set in 1850s Oregon. The show runs May 14 to 17 at 7pm, with a 2pm matinee on Saturday.

Tickets are $16.

Tickets can be purchased online at theactmapleridge.org or by phoning 604-476-2787.

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Call for Musicians The Maple Ridge Historical Society is seeking musical groups to submit applications to perform at the 2014 Music on the Wharf Concert Series: July 14, 28 and August 11, 25.

Music on the Wharf Concert Series is a unique performance opportunity held on the Port Haney Wharf. In its 18th year, the concert series is well established and well attended. The Maple Ridge Historical Society is ORRNLQJ IRU PXVLFDO JURXSV WR ÀOO RXW this year’s roster.

Interested groups should meet the following requirements: • Be established with proven performance record • Have their own instruments and equipment for performance

Interested groups should submit the following information: • Name of group and contact information • Brief resume of performances • Brief group biography • Sound recording with at least three selections on CD

Please submit this by Friday March 14, 2014 by 4pm.

Other Critical Information: • A Hardcopy CD and biography is required: We will accept burned CDs • Must be sent by MAIL to Maple Ridge Museum • You may also drop off submission package to the Maple Ridge Museum located 22520 116th Avenue.

Thank-you in advance for your interest in our event.

If you have any questions please contact Alison at 604-463-5311 or mrmeventplanner@gmail.com.

Attn: Music on the Wharf Committee 22520-116th Ave Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0S4

s ’ y t e i c o S l a c i or t s i H e g d Maple Ri ual Heritage Tea Ann The Maple Ridge Historical Society’s annual Heritage Tea will take place on Saturday, April 5th from 1-4pm at the Seniors Activity Centre (12150224th Street). The event includes tea, sandwiches and desserts. 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, a slideshow of historic photos from the museum

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archive, and selections of the Museum’s gift shop items will also be available for purchase.

This is one of our most popular events and everyone who attends enjoys the food and the friends!

Admission to the tea is $10.

Please contact Allison at:

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Summertime Dance Dance Camps ◆ Ballet Intensives Full-Day Intensives for the serious ballet student

July 14-18, 21-25 Aug 11-15, 18-22

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fun-filled sessions Ages 3+

Fraser Valley Academy of Dance 33219-33221B 1st Avenue Mission 604-826-0097

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