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Here are our picks for annual Christmas events in Mission: Arts Council’s Craft Fair November 7th & 8th Candlelight Parade December 4th The Nutcracker at the Clarke Theatre December 5th Christmas at the Clarke December 16th Winter Wonderland at the Leisure Centre December 19th - 23rd We’ve got Craft Fairs! Check out the events calendar listings to see all of the great craft fairs happening! Windebank Elementarty, All Saints Church, Mission Coop Housing, St. Joseph’s and others are all hosting craft fairs/bazaars this year - support local organizations and find unique gift ideas! No better way to shop local!

And finally, what’s on at the Clarke?! This is one of the busiest times of the year at the Clarke Theatre at Heritage Park Centre. The events calendar is packed with great live entertainment, community events and concerts - be entertained and support your community theatre. www.clarketheatre.ca From the What’s On! Mission team - Merry Christmas! We have thoroughly enjoyed serving our community this year and look forward to What’s On in 2016!

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It is also the time of year when we need to remember those less fortunate and support the efforts of the Mission Christmas Bureau to ensure that everyone in Mission has a Merry Christmas. So many ways to give - check out how you can help your neighbours on pages 24 and 25.

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November Grant Application Deadline November 1st. Mission Community Foundation Ph: 604.826.5322 www.missioncommunityfoundation.org/grants.html Zinio for Libraries November 2nd, 2pm 3:30pm Mission Library 604-8266610 Reel On The River - JIMMY’S HALL November 2nd, 7pm SilverCity in the Junction Info at reelontheriver.ca Osteofit –Level 1 November 3rd, 9am 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Low Impact November 3rd, 10am 32444 Seventh Avenue 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Osteofit –Level 2 (Osteofit for Life) November 3rd, 11am 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Chair Yoga November 3rd, 11am - 12pm 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Mission Community Services presents The Diwali Festival November 3rd, 5:30pm Enjoy this special celebration of lights with food, culture and crafts

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Celtic Revival! - The SKY Family November 3rd, 7pm Cedar Valley Mennonite Church, 32860 Cherry Ave For more info call 604-8262445 Remembrance Day Tea November 4th, 1pm - 3pm 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Mission Friends of the Library meeting November 4th, 2pm - 3pm Mission Library 604-8266610 Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP) Workshops November 5th, (6 sessions) 1pm - 3:30pm 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Piano Recitals with Tracey Tobin November 5th, 1pm 2pm Cedarbrooke 3233 7th Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Music Appreciation: North American Folk Music November 5th, 10am - 12pm 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Windebank Elementary School PAC Holiday Craft Fair November 7th, 10am - 5pm 33570 11th Ave Email: windebankpacmission@gmail.com for more information Non-perishable food donations will be collected at event

The Mission Arts Council presents The 34th Annual Christmas Craft Market November 7th, 10am – 5pm November 8th, 10am – 4pm Heritage Park Centre, 33700 Prentis Ave. Information – 604-826-0029 The DRAG Show: Female Impersonators & Adult Comedy November 7th, doors at 7pm, show at 9pm. The Stage 32298 1st Ave www.thestageinmission.ca French Conversation (Beginner) November 9th, 11am – 12pm 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net French Conversation (Intermediate) November 9th, 9:30am – 10:30am. 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net “Prosperity is…” - a juried exhibition of local artists November 10th - 28th Opening Reception, November 13th, 7pm - 9pm. MAC Rock Family Gallery 33529 First Ave Public Skate Park Meeting November 10th, 6:30pm 8:30pm Multi-Purpose Room #3 - Mission Leisure Centre. For more info contact 604.820.5357 The Royal Canadian Legion (Mission Branch) Remembrance Day Service November 11th, 11am Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave

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Christmas Shopping at All Saints Anglican Church Craft & Vendor Fair November 14th, 10am - 2pm Home-made Crafts, Sewing & knitting. Discovery Toys, Tupperware, Avon and MORE Philanthropy Day Pop-Up Store November 14th. Mission Community Foundation hosting at Friendship Centre. Ph: 604.826.5322 Donations of used clothing accepted Tuesdays & Thursdays at MCF office.

Mission Coffee House Series presents: Brennen Sinclair November 14th, open stage at 7pm, Main act at 8pm Clarke Theatre Cafetorium 33700 Prentis Ave. $5.00 at the door RockitBoy Entertainment presents Brent Kissel November 15th, 7:30pm Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave Charge by Phone – 1-855-985-5000 • Ticketmaster.ca Reel On The River - WILD TALES November 16th, 7pm SilverCity in the Junction Info at reelontheriver.ca Mission Christmas Bureau Office Opens for Registrations & Donations November 17th. Junction Shopping Centre. (between the Dollar Store and Black Bond Books)

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Travel: Route of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela November 18th, 10am 12pm 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Mission Downtown Business Association presents Downtown Mission Customer Appreciation November 19th, 5pm - 8pm Start your festive shopping at your favourite Downtown merchants with sales, prizes, treats and more! www.downtownmission.ca Free Preschool Event – National Child Day November 20th, 10am - 1pm Mission Leisure Centre. www. mission.ca/leisure, 604-8205350 Fraser Valley Youth Society Gala November 20th The Stage 32998 1st Ave www.fvys.ca Jester’s Theatre presents The Prince’s Bride November 20th& 27th, 6:30pm November 21st & 28th, 1:30pm and 6:30pm St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church on Cedar St tickets@jesters.ca Bus Tour: 19th Annual Eastside Cultural Crawl in Vancouver November 21st, 9:30am 4pm 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net

Manga Village (ages 1218) November 21st, 2:30pm 4:30pm Mission Library 604-8266610 Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival November 21st & 22nd Locations throughout the Fraser Valley www.fvbef.ca for more info Mission Co-op Housing 4th Annual Craft Fair November 21st & 22nd, 10am - 4pm St Andrews Place 7365 Cedar St 3rd Ave and Cedar St - Park in the top lot and walk down to our hall located in the middle of the complex.

Annual Christmas Bazaar & Tea November 21st, 12pm - 3pm All Saints Church 33077 Second Ave at James St in downtown Mission Sports Day in Canada November 21st, 11am 2:30pm Mission Leisure Centre www.mission.ca/leisure, 604820-5350 Rotary Choir Festival presented by The Rotary Clubs of Mission Featuring local community and school choirs.

November 24th, 7pm Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave Admission – A Donation to the Mission Christmas Bureau

Soap -Making November 25th, 12pm - 3pm 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Tech Time November 25th, 1pm - 3pm 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Free Family Swim November 25th, 6:30pm - 8pm. Sponsored by the Mission Friendship Centre.

Mission Leisure Centre Pool www.mission.ca/leisure, 604820-5350 Baby Play Date (ages 0-2) November 26th, 10:30am 12pm. Mission Library 604826-6610 Rockit.Boy Entertainment presents Natalie McMaster & Donnel Leahy: Two Pianos Two Fiddles November 26th, 7:30pm Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave. Charge by Phone – 1-855-985-500 Ticketmaster.ca Three’s a Party Tour 2015 featuring Jason Blaine, Tebey, & James Otto November 27th, doors at 7pm, show at 7:30pm Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave. Tickets at ticketmaster.ca Jr. Christmas Retreat (ages 7-12) November 27th, 7pm – November 29th, 1pm Camp Luther - 9311 Shook Road, Mission www.campluther.ca

Fraser Valley Humane Society Bake Sale November 27th, 10am - 5pm November 28th, 10am - 1pm Prospera Credit Union - Mission Branch www.fraservalleyhumanesociety.com Panago Pizza Mission Christmas Bureau Benefit Promo November 27th - 29th Panago Mission B104 32471 Lougheed Hwy Call 604-310-0001 to order Mission City Farmer’s Market Christmas Market November 28th, 10am - 2pm Heritage Park Centre 33700 Prentis Ave www.missioncityfarmersmarket.com St. Joseph’s Parish Bazzar November 28th, 10am - 3pm Tea Room opens at 1pm 32550 Seventh Avenue

December The Best of the Banff Mountain Film Festival December 1st & 2nd, 7pm Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave Tickets available at UFV Campus Offices Marilyn Fraser & Cherle Sibley: Exhibit December 1st - 19th MAC Rock Family Gallery 33529 First Ave For more info 604.826.0029 Christmas Tea Party and Carol Sing Along December 2nd, 1pm - 3pm 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net

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Breakfast with Santa December 3rd, 9:30am. Mission Leisure Centre. Registration required www.mission.ca/leisure, 604-820-5350

Gingerbread House Decorating (ages 12-18) December 5th, 2:30pm - 4pm Mission Library 604-8266610

Me and My Paws Santa Photos December 3rd, 10am - 2pm All Starts K9 Training Centre 32929 Mission Way www.fraservalleyhumesociety. com

Lutefisk Dinner December 5th, 4pm Camp Luther 9311 Shook Rd www.campluther.ca

Film Screening: Shameless: The Art of Disability December 3rd, 10:30am 12pm Mission Library 604-8266610 Piano Recitals with Tracey Tobin December 3rd, 1pm - 2pm Carrington House, 32700 7th Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Mission Hospice Society Annual Christmas Open House December 3rd, 3pm – 7pm 32180 Hillcrest Street www.missionhospice.bc.ca Mission Candlelight Parade December 4th, 7:30pm Parade route First Avenue from Horne Street down to Park Street For more information contact Allison Jack 604-826-6914 Warm Up: Parade After Party December 4th, doors 7pm, entertainment begins when the last float rolls by.. The Stage 32298 First Ave - Admission by donation.

Proceeds to the Mission Christmas Bureau and the Mission Folk Fest Society. www.thestageinmission.ca Santa at the Park December 5th, 2pm - 4pm Fraser River Heritage Park 7494 Mary St. For more Info visit www.heritageparkmission.ca

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The Fraser Valley Academy of Dance presents The Nutcracker December 5th, 2pm & 7pm Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave Tickets at fvad.tix.com The DRAG Show: Female Impersonators & Adult Comedy December 5th, doors at 7pm, show at 9pm. The Stage 32298 First Ave www.thestageinmission.ca Mission Hospice Tree of Remembrance Safeway, December 5th – 13th Save on Foods, December 14th – 20th. www.missionhospice.bc.ca 3rd Annual Festival of Trees & Dramatic Reading of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” In support of the Mission Christmas Bureau, December 8th - 12th, 3pm - 8pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Santa’s Grotto: December 10th - 12th, 3:30pm - 5pm, Saturday 2pm - 4pm. Dramatic Reading: December 12th, 7pm All Saints Anglican Church Email at JMJmission@telus. net for more info Deck the Halls Puppet Show December 8th, 6:45pm -7:30pm Mission Library 604-8266610

Joy Vox Community Choir and Voce Destino present Surrounded by the Music Christmas Concert in support of the Mission Christmas Bureau December 11th & 12th Matsqui Lutheran Church, 5781 Riverside St. Matsqui Village Tickets will be $15.00 available through www.steppingstonemusic.ca The Good, The Bad, and The Showdown at the Panto Corral

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by Trevor Crosby December 11th - 20th, January 1st - 10th. Opening Nite Theatre 33223 Railway Ave. For tickets and info go to www.openingnitetheatre.com or call 604-826-ONTS Bus Tour: Bach Choir: Messiah December 12th, 3pm - 12am 32444 Seventh Ave 604-820-0220 inf.ltlc@ telus.net Mission Clay Works Studio Pottery SALE December 12th & 13th, 11am - 4pm 33038 2nd Ave (entrance & parking via the alley) www.missionclayworks.com Christmas at the Clarke Benefit Concert for the Christmas Bureau & Women’s Resource Centre December 16th.

Clarke Theatre Tickets on sale London Drugs, Junction; Shoppers Drug Mart, Lougheed Hwy & Prospera Branch, Mission www.clarketheatre.ca for details Mission Chamber of Commerce Christmas Luncheon December 17th, 11:30am 1pm Best Western Mission Ball Room 32281 Lougheed Hwy www.missionchamber.bc.ca

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Winter Wonderland December 19th - 23rd, 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 6pm 8:30pm Mission Leisure Centre www.mission.ca/wonderland, 604-820-5350 Mission Chamber of Commerce Luncheon November 19th, 11:30am - 1pm Rockwells Bar & Grill Chapel Room 32281 Lougheed Hwy www.missionchamber.bc.ca New Year’s Countdown Skate December 31st, 11am - 1pm Mission Leisure Centre www.mission.ca/leisure, 604820-5350 2015 Bursary & Scholarship Deadline December 31st - Deadline for 2014 recipients to claim bursaries. Mission Community Foundation Ph: 604.826.5322

Recurring Events Sunday Blues Jam Sundays from 3:30pm -7:30pm The Historic Dewdney Pub 604-826-4762 for more info Mission Drop-in Centre General Meeting 1st Monday of each month at 11:30 am. Senior’s Centre 33100 10th Ave Call 604.814.2188 for more info Mission Drop-in Centre Bingo Mondays, 1:30pm Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188 Senior’s Mixed Bridge Mondays, 12:30pm Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188 Mission Scrabble Club Monday’s, 1pm - 4pm Craft Room, Cedarbrooke Chateau 32331 Seventh Ave Contact: Sandra Gjertsen 604-826-0459

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Mission Book Club Mondays, November 2nd, December 7th, January 4th, 7pm - 8pm Mission Library 604-8266610

Stories in the Park Wednesdays July 8th – August 26th, 10:30am – 11:30am Mission Library 604-8266610

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Wiggle Time Wednesdays, November 4th, 18th - December 2nd, 10:30am - 11:30 am Mission Library 604-8266610

Mission Drop-in Centre Line Dancing Tuesdays, 9:30 am Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188 Crafts / Knitting Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188 Senior’s Health and Wellness Tuesdays, 10am Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188 Floor Curling Tuesdays, 10am Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188 Rotary Club of Mission Mid-day Luncheon Tuesday’s, 11:45am - 1pm Martin’s Downtown Call 604.826.6914 for info LEGO Club Tuesdays, November 3rd 17th, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mission Library 604-8266610 Breakfast with the Rotary Club of Mission Wednesday’s, 7am - 8am Cedarbooke 32331 Seventh Ave Call 604.826.1382 for more info Chair Fitness Exercise Wednesday’s, 9:15am Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188 Senior’s Drop-in Crib Wednesday’s, 10:15am Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188

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International Knitting Club Wednesdays, November 4th, 18th - December 30th, 12pm - 2pm Mission Library 604-8266610 Walking Club Wednesday’s, 12:30pm Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188 Drop-in Bingo Wednesday’s, 12:30pm Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188 Mission Ukulele Circle Wednesdays, 1:30pm 3:30pm St. Andrews Place, 7365 Cedar St. For further details contact Richard at percman54@ gmail.com Mission on the Fraser Lions Meeting 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:45pm - 7pm. Mission Station Grill Banquet room. For information email moflions@ gmail.com Mission Word Keepers Wednesdays, November 18th, December 16th, 7pm 8:30pm Mission Library 604-8266610 Shining Spirit Reiki Wellness 2nd Wednesdays, 7pm 10pm Oasis Rejuvenation Centre 203 - 32331 7th Ave www.healbc.com

Whiskey Jack” Hosts Karaoke Wednesday nights at 7:30pm Historic Dewdney Pub 604-826-4762 for more info

Mission Chair Fitness Exercise Fridays, 9:15am Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188

Mission Drop-in Centre Line Dancing Thursdays, 9am Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188

Storytime Fridays, November 6th - December 4th, 10:30am - 11am Mission Library 604-8266610

Mission Midwifery PostPartum Drop in Open to all mothers of babies 0 - 12 months Thursdays 9:30am -11am September - June (closed for December) 7514 Welton Street For more info missionmidwife@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page -search Mission Midwifery

Mission Drop-in Crib Fridays, 11am Senior’s Activity Centre More info at 604.814.2188

Fraser Valley Needlearts Guild Day Meeting 4th Thursday of every month (except December), 9:30am 1:30pm Cherry Craft Room at Chartwell Cedarbrooke Retirement Residences, 32331 7th Ave Bring your lunch, or order it on arrival. Contact for more info: fvngbc@gmail.com Mission Seniors Activity Centre Assoc General Meeting 1st Thursday of each month at 10:30 am Mission Senior’s Centre 33100 10th Ave. Call 604.814.2188 for more info

Healing Connections 3rd Fridays, 7 pm – 9 pm Oasis Retreat Spa B&B 11734 Allan St. Stave Falls For info or tickets, call 604.462.7780 www.oasis-retreat.com

Conversation Circles Thursdays, September 10th, October 8th, November 12th, Noon - 2pm Mission Library 604-8266610 Larry Vollans hosts ‘Acoustic Open Mic’ Thursdays, 7:30pm Historic Dewdney Pub 604-826-4762 for more info Ladies Defense Workshop 1st Thursdays, 7:30pm 8:30pm Seung-Ri Mission Taekwondo Academy www.missiontaekwondo.ca

Old Age Pensioners General Meeting 2nd Fridays, 1:30 pm Senior’s Centre 33100 10th Ave Call 604.814.2188 for info

Old Age Pensioners Birthday Party 4th Fridays, 1:30 pm Senior’s Centre 33100 10th Ave Call 604.814.2188 for info Mission City Farmers Market Saturdays, 9am - 1pm Library Parking Lot on 2nd Ave www.missioncityfarmersmarket.com Mission on the Fraser Lions Club Meat Draw Saturdays, 2pm - 4pm Captain’s Cabin Pub 33331 Harbour Ave French Conversation Salon Every other Saturday, 1pm 2pm Open to all adults who speak French or who are learning French Call Michelle for info 778982-3626

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Santa Claus is Coming To Town Friday December 4th 7:30pm Find him in Mission at the Annual Candlelight Parade Parade route First Avenue from Horne Street down to Park Street For more informa on contact Allison Jack 604-826-6914 MissionChamber.bc.ca 12

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Many homeowners feel the spring is the best time to sell, but there are deďŹ nite advantages to selling in the off-season, some beneďŹ ts include: - Buyers that look for homes in the off-season are usually serious and more motivated to buy.

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Recipes from The Blackberry Kitchen

` Chocolate Pots de Creme Serves 6 Pronounced poh de krem or pot filled with chocolate

Ingredients: 12 ounces of semi sweet chocolate Pinch of salt 1\4 cup white sugar 3 large eggs 2 cups whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions: 1) In a food processor bowl, combine chocolate, salt, sugar and eggs.

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5) Pour mixture into small cups or ramekins, cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator.

6) When ready to serve, garnish with whipped cream and fresh berries.

THE BLACKBERRY KITCHEN CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL SPRING 2016 Thank you to all our Blackberry Kitchen Guests, we appreciate your loyalty and will miss seeing you there.

We and our staff invite you to join us at our sister restaurant Martin’s Downtown at 33157 1st Ave., Mission BC For any inquiries regarding The Blackberry Kitchen during our renovation please call us at 604-820-0789.

See you at Martin’s this winter and The Blackberry Kitchen in the spring!

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DOWNTOWN Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown is in one of Mission historic buildings that has undergone many changes over the years.

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SPOTLIGHT

Profiling individuals and businesses who have completed the Agri-Tech Venture Acceleration Program…

JEFF KRAHN of CEA Innovations Corp. recently graduated from the Agri-Tech Venture Acceleration Program (AVAP) through the Sumas Regional Consortium for High Tech (SRCTec). Acting as the newest agri-tech and technology hub for the Fraser Valley, SRCTec hosts this program to help those with the next big idea in agriculture. Through training, mentorship, offering access to capital and networking opportunities, the Agri-Tech Venture Acceleration Program which is funded through the Ministry of Agriculture and the BC Innovation Council has given close to 25 new “ventures” an opportunity to succeed in the agri-tech business world.

handle the packaging of fruits and vegetables primarily in a greenhouse setting. Our longterm goal is to automate harvesting as well.

How did you hear about the Agri-Tech Venture Accelerator Program?

I originally heard of SRCTec when it was featured in a local newspaper article earlier this year. However, it was Shawn Halter who ultimately put us in contact with Mike Manion.

When you went through the training what part of it did you find the most beneficial?

All of the information has been beneficial in one way or another. Of particular interest to us was the methodology to finding a customer Here’s an insight into Jeff’s experience with who has the need for our technology along the Agri-Tech Venture Acceleration Program. with the background behind setting system pricing.

What made you interested in the Agri-Tech Venture Accelerator Program?

How did you find the one-on-one mentoring?

As designers and engineers we have the What kind of information did you pull from it? technical background to design and build a Peter Briscoe SRCTec’s Executive in Residence wide range of automated systems. The Agri- has been very helpful in guiding us along Tech Venture Accelerator Program has provided the steps we need to take in order to build a us with tools, guidelines and methodologies to potential customer base and in ensuring we take our ideas from the prototype development focus on the steps we need to take in order to phase and begin the process of taking our ensure we meet our business goals technology from the research lab and built it into a basis for a sustainable business.

Have you taken advantage of any of our networking opportunities? If so were they Can you explain to us it is what you do? beneficial?

We have designed and built a soft robotic As a recent graduate of the program, I have gripper that is designed to grasp and hold an not yet had the chance to take advantage of object and apply less force to the object than the networking opportunities that SRCTec has what a human can. The gripper is inherently to offer. We did however exhibit at the Agrigentle and can handle a wide range of delicate Tech Trade Show + Mixer on October 21, objects such as tomatoes, apples etc. We 2015. are currently developing a robotic system to 22

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SRCTECH WORKSHOP & EXHIBITION January 13th, 2016 from 12 - 5pm 7337 Welton St, Mission

FREE EVENT Featured Speakers:

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Ann Harper Inc Chartered Accountant Accounting Business Setup Ally Bharmal from Frasken Martineau - Legal Structure Setup Walter Wardrop - NRC IRAP Coreen Moroziuk - IAFBC Abigail Shakespeare from Shake it Up Solutions - Marketing Post workshop there will be an orientation session so individuals with the “Next Big Agri-tech Idea” can learn about the Agri-Tech Venture Acceleration Program.

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The

Mission Christmas Bureau needs your help!

ast year the Mission Christmas Bureau helped more than 660 households have a little happier holiday season. Our community has a large number of people who are on a limited or very low income and struggle every day to meet even the most basic needs.

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The Christmas season brings a particularly difficult time for these families as it is simply another occasion with too little to eat and no resources for gifts to share with their children or any of the little things that make the holidays merry. While the rest of us enjoy our bounty and celebrate with all the usual trimmings, these families and their children can only imagine such joy.

The Christmas Bureau has helped these families in the past, but only with the help of our community. There is so much satisfaction and fulfilment in helping these families each year for those who give so selflessly. The smiles, hugs and even tears that are often shed when these families receive their hampers are perhaps some of the best gifts of all. Each year one or two of our donors tell us that they were once recipients of the hampers and now that they are able they want to give where once they received.

It is truly the season when giving is far better than receiving, and The Mission Christmas Bureau can certainly use your help.

Here are some ways you can help your neighbors in need this Christmas…

• Donate - cash, non-perishable food items, new, unwrapped gifts for children (toys) and teens (gift cards), baby items including baby food, diapers, and formula

• Volunteer - every year, it takes approximately 400 volunteers to serve the families in need • Support a community event in support of the Mission Christmas Bureau Christmas at the Clarke December 16th at the Clarke Theatre Tickets at Fraser Valley RONA, Prospera Credit Union, House of James and Rex Cox Rotary Choir Festival November 24th at the Clarke Theatre Admission by donation to the Christmas Bureau Mission Fire & Rescue supports the Christmas Bureau every year by collecting donations in neighbors around Mission - watch for them coming to your neighborhood in December and please give generously Donations can be dropped off at the Christmas Bureau headquarters at 32646 Logan Avenue, at Mission Community Services Society headquarters at 33179 Second Avenue, at Firehall #1 on 7th Avenue or at a seasonal, satellite office like the one it featured at The Junction Mall last Christmas. Our seasonal office at the Junction Mall will be between the Dollar Store and Black Bond Books.

Call 604.814.3333 or 604.826.3634 for more information regarding the Mission Christmas Bureau and Food Centre.

3rd Annual Festival of Trees & Dramatic Reading of Charles Dickens â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; In support of the Mission Christmas Bureau, All Saints Anglican Church (Corner 2nd Ave & James St) will host the 3rd Annual Festival of Trees and a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;?, Tuesday to Saturday, December 8th to 12th, 2015.

â&#x20AC;˘ Festival will be open December 8th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12th Tues - Fri 3pm to 8pm, Sat 2pm to 4pm Â&#x2021; 6DQWD¡V *URWWR 'HFHPEHU WK WK 7KXUV )UL SP WR SP 6DW SP WR SP â&#x20AC;˘ Dramatic Reading Sat, December 12th at 7pmTrees Trees will be displayed and voted on by all visitors to the Festival of Trees. Admission to the Festival of Trees and the Dramatic Reading will be by cash donation. There will be musical entertainment provided while folks are enjoying WKH EHDXWLIXO WUHHV FKLOGUHQ¡V DFWLYLWLHV DQG visits and photos with Santa in his Grotto in the afternoons; and refreshments for all. After the event, all decorated trees will be given to the Christmas Bureau to be distributed to families/seniors in Mission. If you have questions/need more information, please contact a Co-ordinator: -R\ &R[ or 0DUJDUHW 3HDNH

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UFV Graphic & Digital Design program helps Relaunch Missionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biz-e-news For those of you who are unfamiliar with the name, the Mission Biz-e-news is a publication focused on the business, investment and development community in the Lower Mainland. Subscribers include business owners, managers, realtors, developers, investors and interested local community members who like to stay engaged with local business activity and growth.

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Check out the Biz-e-news for yourself? www.missionbizenews.ca

For further examples of the Graphic & Digital Design programs work the community is invited The University prides itself on giving students the to attend their next fundraising event â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Stay opportunity to do class assignments based on real Home Aloneâ&#x20AC;? on November 28, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. world projects. The group added â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would like at Finneganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub in Abbotsford

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Mission Arts Centre Fall & Winter Hours Gallery, Tea Room, Gi Shoppe Tuesday to Sunay noon to 4 pm MAC OďŹ&#x192;ce Hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm

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Marilyn Fraser & Cherie Sibley Marilyn Fraser has been a silversmith artist for 3 years. She had started studying her craft in Vancouver, Chilliwack and proceeded pro p rocee ce ded to take extensive courses in San S an Miguell Allende, Allende Alle nde, Mexico.

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Marilyn has her studio on the second floor M off the MAC and has been offering classes to o share techniques that she learned internationally. She also has done custom work, markets, selling locally in a couple of quaint boutiques.

Marilynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission statement is to take the ordinary and turn it into the extraordinary, often using recycled bits to create a truly unique piece of art jewellery. To continue to share and have fun with her art.

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The Princess Bride?

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The Princeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bride!

-HVWHUV LV UXQ E\ <RXWK 8QOLPLWHG D QRQ SURĂ&#x20AC; W Christian organization that has been in Mission since 1994. Our aim is to provide caring relationships and developmental opportunities for youth (mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual). Annually, Jesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth gather Jesters Theatre has been in operation since 2011. donations at our shows. Our global cause has Our actors and crew are students grades 3-12. been Operation Christmas Child, and in fact, we They come from all kinds of backgrounds and packed our 700th shoe box last year! Locally, we draw creativity together to present a play in 10 are thrilled to support MY (Mission Youth) House. weeks! We are proud of their accomplishments and have been rewarded with sold out crowds for the past two years! Currently we are running six shows!

We are having a little fun with the original characters from the movie, while adding unexpected twists and turns. Whether you have seen the original or not, this comedy will have the entire family laughing!

For more, visit jesters.ca.

For a fantastic evening out, in support of our community youth, please join us in November! (bring change for concession!)

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# 1 33225 First Ave, Mission (Inbetween The Gold Bin & Akasaka Japanese Restaurant) 5 Days of Holiday Magic on Ice! December 19-23

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Regular rates apply. Leisure pass not valid. $2 viewing rate.

¥ Visits from Santa ¥ Snow Box Fun

Rental opportunities available.

¥ Carollers & more!

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Sports Day in Canada Saturday Nov 21, 11am-2:30pm Mission Leisure Centre Celebration of Sports!

Demos & Try-it Sessions in the gym, courts, pool & arenas Local Sport Group info Free Swimming (12-2:30pm) Free Skating (1:30-2:30pm) Prizes & more!

Call 604-820-5368 for more information.

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Mission/Oyama Cultural Exchange 2016 The Mission International Cultural Association (MICA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to continuing and growing cultural relations with Oyama, Japan. MICA was founded in 2010 with the intent to create a group comparable to the Oyama International Friendship Association (OIFA): a community group dedicated to maintaining the cultural exchange focus of civic sister city relationships. Among others, MICAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities include having coordinated tsunami relief fundraising in 2011, organized 2013 Oyama/Mission Sister City Exchange with fantastic support from Mission Chamber of Commerce and community members, and facilitates annual Oyama to Mission Student Exchange.

The District of Mission signed a sister city relationship agreement with Oyama-cho, Shizuoka, Japan in 1996. Community leaders from Oyama initiated discussions with Mayor Randy Hawes as they felt that the similarities between the two communities warranted a special relationship; both communities are considered small to medium sized towns, have similar proximity to a major urban centre, and share geographic elements with major rivers and large mountain views. The relationship has developed into one of sharing cultural experiences and developing lifelong friendships through a series of 9 delegate visits with each delegation consisting of 20 to 30 community leaders and residents.

Members of the Oyama International Friendship Association have extended an invitation to the members of the Mission International Cultural Association to visit Oyama in October of 2016. The basis of the visit will be to attend and participate in the Oyama Cultural Festival on October 15th, 2016. The Mission/Oyama Cultural Exchange is an opportunity for citizens of Mission to share their experience and culture with citizens of Oyama.

The delegation will likely be a 7 - 10 day stay in Oyama and will work via a â&#x20AC;&#x153;billetingâ&#x20AC;? system of accommodation, where participants stay with a family in Oyama for the duration of the exchange. OIFA organizes tours of the community and surrounding locations, and Mission citizens participate in activities intended to demonstrate aspects of Japanese culture. Outside of coordinated events, participants may also engage with their host family for tours of local points of interest or other activities.

This exchange is open to any citizen of Mission who is over 18 years of age (or receives special permission from MICA and OIFA). Exchange participants are required to pay their own transportation costs to Japan (this will be coordinated with a travel agency instead of each participant organizing their own transportation).

Also, participants will be expected to manage their own spending money (a good lower limit to expect is Y5000/day, or approximately $50CDN/day). Participants will also need to participate in a number of preparation meetings with MICA prior to the exchange. These meetings are expected to begin in April 2016, and will likely increase in frequency as we get closer to the exchange.

When in Oyama, participants will need to engage in cultural exchange events, which will include tours, cultural demonstrations and activities, and performances (both by Oyama and Mission citizens).

Above all, participants must remember that they are guests of OIFA and Oyama, and are representatives of Mission in every aspect.

Those interested in joining MICA for this unforgettable cultural experience are invited to email MICA Chair Brian Wilks at info@missionica.com and visit the Mission International Cultural Association on Facebook. Follow MICA at www.facebook.com/missionica

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REMEMBRANCE DAY November 11th The poppy IS:

The poppy is NOT:

• A symbol of Remembrance and hope • Worn by millions of people • Red because of the natural colour of field poppies

• A symbol of death or a sign of support for war • A reflection of politics or religion • Red to reflect the colour of blood

Wearing a poppy is a personal choice and reflects individual and personal memories. It is not compulsory but is greatly appreciated by those it helps – our beneficiaries: those currently serving in our Armed Forces, veterans, and their families and dependants.

Join Us for our Remembrance Day service being held at Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave: parade to start around 10:30; Remembrance Service begins at 11am.

Please support the 2015 Poppy Campaign Our mission is to serve Veterans, which includes serving military and RCMP members and their families; to promote Remembrance; and to serve our communities and our country.

The Legion is a big part of many communities. Legion members volunteer their time to help local Veterans and charitable organizations. We’re here to help.

The Legionnaires of Mission are proud of their accomplishments and their service to our Veterans in our community. The executive and membership of the Mission Legion would like to let extend an invitation to everyone to come visit us. Find out first-hand what today’s Legion is all about and how you can help us.

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Rotary Winter Gala The Rotary Clubs of Mission wish to express their gratitude to everyone who made the annual Rotary Winter Gala a huge success!

THANK-YOU With the support and generosity of this community, the Rotary Club of Mission Mid-day and the Rotary Club of Mission AM are able to continue to support projects in Mission and around the world.

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CPR Challenge Day Saturday, November 21st Heritage Park Centre 33700 Prentis Ave This November, be the somebody who saves a life If you witnessed a family member in cardiac arrest, would you know what to do?

Although the majority of Canadians say they would recognize the signs if someone were experiencing a heart attack or another cardiac emergency, fewer than half say they have the skills to help in this common and life-threatening emergency.

November is CPR Month and the Rotary Club of Mission Mid-day and Immediate First Aid challenges everyone to get the training they need to help save a life. Effective bystander CPR, when used in conjunction with an AED and administered immediately following cardiac arrest, can double a person’s chance of survival.

More than 50,000 Canadians die of heart disease every year.

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All Saints Anglican Church Craft & Vendor Fair

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Joy Vox Community Choir and Voce Destino present

Surrounded by Holiday Music!

Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12th Starts 7pm Matsqui Lutheran Church, 5781 Riverside St. Matsqui Village

Tickets $15.00 and are available at Kings Music, #114-2669 Langdon Street, Abbotsford & Pantry Natural Foods, 33051 1st Ave, Mission (Advanced Tickets Only)

Event Sponsors: Stepping Stone Music Co., The District of Mission Proceeds from this event support the Christmas Bureau

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