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BACK TO SCHOOL The kids are heading back to school, and suddenly you’ve got free time. Why not put that time to good use and do some projects around the house? Here are a few ideas if you’re having a hard time figuring out what to do!

Build a picture ledge! School photos are coming out soon, and they need a prominent spot to sit on display. A simple shelf with decorative moulding works wonders for displaying your favourite photos, art works and diplomas.

Choose just the right spot in your living room, bedroom

or office, and let your decor evolve as you vary your displays. This is a project that can be completed in a few hours. This easy-to-build picture ledge will hold most types of frames. Finishing moulding makes all the difference, transforming a simple ledge into an attractive, and decorative element.

Design a workstation for you or your kids!

Everyone likes their own personalized space, so why not take the time and invest in a better home office? va home office environment that's free of distraction and conducive to concentration. Whether for home-based work, telework, schoolwork or for centralizing the general paperwork, the home office has become an essential part of our lives.

We’ve got everything you need here to help make the ideal space for you. Need an example? Ample storage is essential for a productive workspace. Keep the following in mind: ● Shelves above the work station for active files, frequently referenced material

● Compartments (trays/ boxes/holders) for pencils, paper clips, sticky notes ● A filing system for organizing important documents and client files ● Bookcases for books and anything else which is used fairly frequently, but perhaps not daily ● A closet for records or files Order online or come see what we’ve got in store!

We’re here to help you make your life easier when it comes to home improvement.

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Publisher’s Note Publisher: Ellen Nguyen 604-308-6380 whatsonmission@live.ca www.whatsonmission.ca

Table of Contents: Fraser Valley Rona’s Summer Tips September & October Events Mission Arts Council Community Futures Business Tom Osterberg, Lighthouse Realty Ami’s Totally BOOK-ish Review Downtown Mission Mission Community Skills Spotlight English Tarts Recipe Manny Knows Mission World Odyssey Travel Tips Mission Chamber of Commerce Cory’s Food Journal Mission Memory What’s On! At the Library Life of an Artist

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Disclaimer: While we strive to provide the most up-to-date information on events and activities in Mission, all details of the events and activities are subject to change. We recommend that you contact the organizer directly to confirm details and avoid potential disappointment. The published material, adverts, editorials and all other content are published in good faith. Any opinions or claims expressed or made in any article or advert is the opinion/claim of its author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of What’s On! Magazine. All rights reserved and nothing can, partially or in whole, be reprinted or reproduced without a written consent. What’s On! magazines are individually owned and operated, and published under license from Blueberry Publications.

Deadline for next issue: October 1, 2021

GoByBike Week September 27 – October 10

DUE TO COVID-19 ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS

MISSION'S NON-PROFITS ARE WORKING TOGETHER

The last 18 months have been enormously challenging for the non-profits that provide so many wonderful programs and services to Mission residents. Fundraisers were cancelled, galas postponed, and then everything was postponed again. The capacity and modes to raise funds were severely limited, nega vely impac ng the budgets, and thus, programming abili es of so many non-profit organiza ons that serve children, seniors, and residents throughout Mission. From there, this idea was born:

“What if we asked every resident of Mission, all 40,000 of them, to just donate one dollar, on one day, with one Mission – to support Mission?

The Op mist Club teamed up with the Rotary Clubs of Mission and together they developed a plan. On Saturday, November 20th businesses all over Mission will be asking patrons to donate a dollar towards the Mission – our Mission.

In September, we will be selec ng 8 addi onal not-for-profit organiza ons to partner with us in this ini a ve.

With their members, they will be out in the community on Saturday November 20th reminding all Mission residents about the many sports groups and service organiza ons that con nue to work relessly to enrich our lives. All of the funds raised in retail establishments throughout Mission will then be evenly divided by these groups.

But, wait. There’s more! We will also have a website: www.OneDollarOneDay.ca where Mission residents can donate either to the overall fundraiser or to the specific non-profit they would like to support.

As a community, we would be well served to rally behind the non-profits that support us.

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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER August 17 – September 4 “WEST COAST WILDLIFE”, an art exhibition by Wendy Schmidt. An exhibition of original watercolour and oil paintings of West Coast wildlife. COVID-19 protocols are in effect at the Mission Arts Centre, www.missionartscouncil.ca or call 604-826-0029 September 3 - 5 International Conference of Sports Car Clubs Road Race, 9am-4pm each day, Mission Raceway Park Road Course. www.icscc.com www.sccbc.net (Tentative as this is a U.S. based road racing series that will only be running if the borders are open.)

September 7 – 25 “NEW ICONS”, an art exhibition

by Leo Labelle. Visions of Leo Labelle’s inner world. A collection of colourful, highly imaginative paintings, drawings and sculptures.

COVID-19 protocols are in effect at the Mission Arts Centre, www.missionartscouncil.ca or call 604-826-0029 September 8 Among Us Online Game Meet Up (Teens ages 13-18, registration required), 3:30 - 5pm, Online – register at fvrl.ca. Call or visit the Mission Library for more info, 604-826-6610 September 9 Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation’s 6th Annual Golfing ‘FORE’ Your Hospitals Tournament, Sandpiper Golf Course, more info at https://www.fvhcf.ca/golf/ September 9, 16, 23 & 30 Tarot with Carrie Besko Garn, 7 9pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $300/8 hours. 604-287-1345 www.gallery202.net September 11 NEW Fall Artisan Outdoor Market at McConnell Creek Hall, 10am – 3pm, McConnell Creek Hall, 35483 Hartley Rd. For more information, please email Emma at cnoccarne@ shaw.ca or check McConnell Creek Facebook page.

September 16 Cookbook Club (Online), 2-3pm, Online – register at fvrl.ca. Call or visit the Mission Library for more info 604-826-6610

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September 18-19 Sports Car Club of BC Road Race #3, 9am-4pm each day, Mission Raceway Park Road Course. www. icscc.com www.sccbc.net September 20, 21 & 22 Mission Granite Club Wants Curlers - Free Curling Clinic, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7pm each day, Mission Leisure Center - Curling Club. Bring clean shoes - equipment provided. If you have not curled before or want to sharpen your skills, come out & join us. www.missioncurling.ca info@missioncurling.ca 604-826-7444 September 23 Mission Genealogy Club, 1 - 3pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 LTLCMission@outlook.com September 24 Culture Days: Presenting the “Life at TWO Metres: Mission, BC” Postcard collection! 11 – 11:30am, https://bit.ly/2VxDOnA How has COVID-19 impacted your life? Nearly 300 Mission residents have contributed to the historical record of the pandemic through the Archives’ Life at Two Metres Postcard Project. Ranging from age 6 to 70+, participants have written messages, drawn pictures, and created collages, all expressing their experience of the past year.

September 24 – 26 Mission Minor Lacrosse Club’s Mission Mud Bowl Tournament (U15 Tier 1 & 2), Fall Ball Opening Day Celebration. Cool swag.

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Come hear Phyllis Webstad speak for the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation!

WHERE: Fraser River Heritage Park (gather at the north hill by 10:45am) WHEN: Thur, Sept 30 at 11am Please wear orange and bring a lawn chair, water, snacks and if you wish, a drum.

Elder Parking available onsite.

Contact marcy.buell@mpsd.ca or 604-826-3103 for Elder Parking Pass.

Additional Parking at Heritage Park Middle School and Windebank Elementary

For more info, contact vivian.searwar@mpsd.ca Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) Residential School (1891-1981) Commemoration Project and Reunion events that took place in Williams Lake, BC in May 2013. Former student Phyllis (Jack) Webstad told her story of her first day at residential school when her shiny new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother, was taken from her as a six-year old girl.

PARTNERS Siwal Si'wes Indigenous Department, SD75, City of Mission, Mission Friendship Centre

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September 24 – October 24 Culture Days, celebrate a month of arts, culture and diversity in Mission. Both in person and virtual events will be featured this year. Events will be updated at www.culturedays.ca or www. mission.ca/culturedays September 25 Culture Days: Short Film Festival, 5 – 9pm, Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave. For more info, email smrproductions@gmail. com or www.filmfreeway.com/ missionshortfilmfestival2021 Soroptimist Int’l AbbotsfordMission Garage Sale Fundraiser, 10am - 3pm, raising funds for “Live Your Dream” Awards, Soroptimist Int’l Abbotsford-Mission, 33860 Pine St, Abbotsford, BC September 26 Mission Hospice Society Hike for Hospice 5K or 10K, 10am – 12pm, www.missionhospice.bc.ca.

Collect pledges and help support Mission Hospice Society’s Palliative Programs. Registration is $25.

Registration fee is waived if you collect over $200 in pledges.

September 27 – October 10 GoByBike BC Week Begins (Monday), Register and commit to ride in Fall GoByBike Week, which runs Sep 27 – Oct 10. Ride your bike to work, to school, for fun, for exercise, to stretch your legs between Zoom meetings, to clear your mind…no matter the reason, just ride your bike and log your bike rides online. For more info and to register, go to!https:// gobybikebc.ca/ or https://www. missionridesbikes.org/gobybikeweeks September 28 – October 16 “FRASER VALLEY VISTAS”, an art exhibition by the Central Fraser Valley Graphics Guild.

The members of the CFVGG bring their diverse views to life in their respective mediums.

COVID-19 protocols are in effect at the Mission Arts Centre, www. missionartscouncil.ca or call 604826-0029 September 29 Mission Coalition, safe community initiative awareness session. Join us as we simplify and clarify information regarding human trafficking and exploitation as it is here in our community and discuss how to eliminate human trafficking and exploitation in Mission.

Please contact Kate Pankratz for more information and rsvp at we.thrive.communicate@gmail. com

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September 30 Come hear Phyllis Webstad speak for the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, 11am, Fraser River Heritage Park (gather at the north hill by 10:45am). Please wear orange and bring a lawn chair, water, snacks and if you wish a drum. For more info, contact vivian.searwar@mpsd.ca RIVER’S EDGE HORROR SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (Deadline for entry). All residents who live in the Lower Mainland are invited to shoot and edit their own horror short films and submit to the River’s Edge Horror Short Film Festival. Films will be shown on our YouTube channel on the weekend of October 8-9. Details and entry forms: http://haunted. missionartscouncil.ca/contact. html October 1 Returning to Bliss? Exploring beliefs & values after Covid, 9:30 11:30am, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave.604-820-0220 LTLCMission@ outlook.com October 3 GoByBikeBC – Mission Cycling Sunday, Register and commit to ride in Fall GoByBike Week, which runs Sep 27 – Oct 10. Ride your bike to work, to school, for fun, for exercise, to stretch your legs between Zoom meetings, to clear your mind …and log your bike rides online. For more info and to register, go to!https://gobybikebc. ca/ or https://www. missionridesbikes.org/gobybikeweeks October 4 – November 12 Manufacturing Youth Skills Training (MYST). Mission Community Skills Centre - 6 Weeks of Paid Training for young adults aged 17 -29. Call 604-826-0626 or apply online at www.missioncsc.org October 5 Mission Granite Curling Club Leagues start. Refer to the website for further league or contact via email. www. missioncurling.ca info@ missioncurling.ca October 6 BC Culture Days: Concert with Rafael Brisebois, 10:30 - 11:30am, On-line via Zoom and YouTube, 604-820-0220 LTLCMission@ outlook.com October 7 Sunflowers in Art – before & after Vincent van Gogh, 11am – 12pm, On-line with Zoom, Lifetime Learning Centre, 604-820-0220 LTLCMission@outlook.com

Mural: Mission, BC, 11 – 11:30am, Online by Mission Community Archives. https://bit.ly/3jvglvk October 8 - 9 RIVER’S EDGE HORROR SHORT FILM FESTIVAL. Films will be shown on our YouTube channel.

Details: http://haunted. missionartscouncil.ca/contact. html October 9 & 10 Sports Car Club of BC Road Race #4, 9am-4pm each day, Mission Raceway Park Road Course. www. icscc.com www.sccbc.net October 9 & 10 Thanksgiving: Bringing in the Harvest (and Thanksgiving Dinner), 11am - 4pm, Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills, BC. www.kilby.ca 604-796-9576 October 10 GoByBikeBC – Last Day to add KM to your account (Sunday), https:// gobybikebc.ca/ or https://www. missionridesbikes.org/gobybikeweeks October 12 Cedar Mat Weaving with Camille, 7-9pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $40/2hrs. 604-287-1345 www.gallery202.net

October 13 Travels in Wales, 10:30am – 12pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 LTLCMission@outlook.com Among Us Online Game Meet Up (Teens ages 13-18, registration required), 3-4:30 pm, Online – register at fvrl.ca. Call or visit the Mission Library for more info, 604-826-6610 October 14 Sunflowers in Art – before & after Vincent van Gogh, 11am – 12pm, On-line with Zoom, Lifetime Learning Centre, 604-820-0220 LTLCMission@outlook.com Cookbook Club (Online), 2-3pm, Online – register at fvrl.ca. Call or visit the Mission Library for more info October 16 Mission Coalition: silent walk for freedom. Join us as we participate in a multinational walk of silence to bring awareness and raise support for counter exploitation and counter trafficking work here in our community of Mission.

Please contact Kate Pankratz for more information and to rsvp at we.thrive.communicate@gmail. com

October 27 Container Gardening, 10:30 – 11:3am, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-8200220 LTLCMission@outlook.com

October 19 Falls Prevention Mobile Clinic with Fraser Health Fall Protection Team, 8:30am – 4pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 LTLCMission@outlook.com

October 28 Diwali Festival, 5 – 8pm, Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave. For more information, 778-549-4508

October 19 – November 6 “ECHOS OF NATURE IN GLASS”, an exhibition in fused glass by Victoria Urbich. This exhibition is a representation of Victoria’s relationship with nature and the creatures inhabiting the wilderness she loves to visit. The show will also feature fused glass jewelry and functional art for the home and garden. COVID-19 protocols are in effect at the Mission Arts Centre, www.missionartscouncil. ca or call 604-826-0029

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October 29 & 30 Kilby After Dark: Halloween Howl, First Tour begins at 6pm. Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills, BC. www.kilby.ca 604-796-9576 October 30 & 31 Kilby Family Pumpkinfest, 11am - 4pm, Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills, BC. www. kilby.ca 604-796-9576

October 21 Mission Genealogy Club, 1 – 3pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 LTLCMission@outlook.com

November 19 The Mission Downtown Business Association presents Customer Appreciation Night, 5-9pm, Downtown Mission. Take photos with Santa at the Candy Shack, 33186 1st Ave. Please bring a donation to the local food bank. www.downtownmission.ca

October 23 10,000 Steps to End Polio – Walk.

Run. Bike. Roll. 9am – 12pm, Fraser River Heritage Park. All proceeds go to the Rotary Foundation End Polio Now Campaign. For more info or to pick up a sponsor sheet, call 604-615-8084

Enjoy a variety of at Silver Creek Enjoy a variety of salads at Silver Creek Café

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Fall GoByBike Weeks Sept 27 - Oct 10 2021

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Participate in GobyBikeBC Week.

Visit gobybikebc.ca or www.missionridesbikes.org for events and details.

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November 19 Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation 3rd Annual Grand Gala, Copper Room at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort, info@ fvhcf.ca, 1-877-661-0314, https://www.fvhcf.ca/gala/

Happy Diwali

FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

November 20 One Dollar One Day Fundraiser.

The Optimist Club has teamed up with the Rotary Clubs of Mission and together with local businesses all throughout Mission will be asking patrons to donate a dollar towards Mission – our Mission.

Open to businesses and residents alike. If you wish to support community initiatives and local sports or service organizations, donate at www.OneDollarOneDay. ca

BRINGING LIGHT TO LEARNING

RECURRING EVENTS EVERYDAY Silversmithing Classes (Intro, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced), COVID-19 Safety protocols in place – one on one classes. To book your private class today, call Marilyn of Recapture Jewellery Design at 604-226-5655 or email at jkingwhelpton@yahoo. com

THURS, OCTOBER 28 5—8 pm Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission, BC Questions? 778-549-4508

MONDAYS French Conversation-Advanced (October 4), 9 – 10am, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 LTLCMission@outlook.com

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Nordic Walking Group, 9 – 10am, Fraser River Heritage Park, 604-820-0220 LTLCMission@ outlook.com Mission Community Services Society Early Years – Baby Steps, 9:30 - 11:30am. To register, email earlyyears@missionmcss.com or call 604-826-3634

You’re invited to celebrate Diwali!

Mission Literacy in Motion: Mother Goose Mornings, 9:30 – 10:15am or 10:45 – 11:30am.

Registration Required: literacyprogramreg@gmail.com

Delicious food, entertainment, and a multi-cultural community bazaar. Admission is free! Non-perishable food items greatly appreciated.

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Mixed Media Art Workshop, 3:15 – 4:30pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $100/4 classes. 604-2871345 www.gallery202.net Dungeons & Dragons, 6 – 7:30pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $125/6 sessions.

604-287-1345 www.gallery202.net Dungeons & Dragons, 7:30-9pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $125/6 sessions. 604-287-1345 www.gallery202.net MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS MCSS Food Centre - Provides food hampers from 9 am to 12:00 pm on Mondays & Fridays and from 2:30-4:30 on Wednesdays; patrons can use the hamper once a month. 3-32618 Logan Ave. For more info, email foodcentre@ missionmcss.com or call 604-814-3333 MONDAYS & THURSDAYS Mission Community Services Society New Directions Men’s Group (open to all men 19+), 6pm, https://www.facebook.com/ MissionND BootyCamp, 7:15 – 8pm, Perseverance Fitness in Mission. $84/month or Drop-in $12. www. perseverancefitness.ca , Phone 604-855-5786. Monthly Memberships including 13 new classes a month - $39/month BootyCamp, 8:15 - 9pm, Perseverance Fitness in Mission$84/month or Drop-in $12. www.perseverancefitness.ca , Phone 604-855-5786. Monthly Memberships including 13 new classes a month - $39/month MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS The Cottage Thrift Store is looking for Volunteers, All proceeds go to the Mission Health Care Auxiliary for Mission Memorial Hospital. For more up-to-date information, (604) 826-5209 | https:// missionhealthcareauxiliary. wordpress.com/ | cottageinmission@hotmail.com

Storytime (Online), 11-11:30am, Online – register at fvrl.ca. Call or visit the Mission Library for more info 604-826-6610

TUESDAYS Mission Literacy in Motion: Tuesday Club at St’at’xwaya. This is for children who live at St’at’xwaya and focuses on the 7 sacred teachings and is also a homework club. Register with literacyprogramreg@gmail.com

Mission Community Services Society’s South Asian Parenting Program, Online on Zoom from 11am-1pm. Program is offered in Punjabi, Hindi and English. To register,email earlyyears@ missionmcss.com or call 604-226-1131.

Mission Literacy in Motion: Ladies Conversation Circle via Zoom, 9am. Just wanting to practice your English in Conversation with other women? For more info, contact our coordinator at cloc@ literacyinmission.org or 604-820-2027

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Thank you To our sponsors!

Pure Play Child Care provides a safe and nurturing environment for children 0 to 5 years old. We are committed to learning about, acknowledging and respecting each child’s uniqueness.

phone: 604-226-3714 5824 Riverside St., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1V1 info@pureplaychildcare.com www.pureplaychildcare.com

CURLERS WANTED Mission Granite Curling Club www.missioncurling.ca info@missioncurling.ca Mission Leisure Centre (604) 826-7444

Free Curling Clinics at 7:00pm: Mon, Sep 20 Tues, Sep 21 Wed, Sep 22

Leagues Start Oct 5, 2021

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- Bisque Firing - Glaze Firing Mission Clay Worx is currently running limited capacity classes and drop-in studios. See our website for details:

www.missionartscouncil.ca/clayworx.html Follow us on Instagram: @mission_clay_worx

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HORROR SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

OVER $1,000 IN CASH PRIZES TO BE WON

ATTENTION FILMMAKERS All residents who live in the Lower Mainland are invited to shoot and edit their own horror short films and submit to the River’s Edge Horror Short Film Festival before September 30, 2021 for judging.

DETAILS can be found on our website at: haunted.missionartscouncil.ca/contact.html Films will be released and screened via the Mission Arts Council’s Facebook live stream and on our YouTube channel on the weekend of October 8 & 9, 2021 www.WhatsOnMission.ca

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WHAT’S ON!

Mission Arts Council’s 40th Annual

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET

Saturday Nov. 13, 10:00am - 5:00 pm Sunday Nov. 14, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm HERITAGE PARK CENTRE/ CLARKE THEATRE 33700 PRENTIS AVE. MISSION, BC

ADMISSION BY DONATION: MIN $1.00

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CALL FOR ARTISTS

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Peggy Staber Memorial Art Show Contest & Exhibition runs January 4 - 15, 2021

$15

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ENTRY FEE PER PIECE

PRIZES AWARDED

Entry deadline December 22, 2021 Entry forms & information available at:

www.missionartscouncil.ca/submissions.html www.WhatsOnMission.ca

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WHAT’S ON!

MCSS New to Canada-LINC English Lessons for those new to Canada with a Permanent Residents new to Canada living in Mission, 9:30 – 11:30am, Mission Community Services Society 33179 2nd Ave. For more info, email sharug@missionmcss.com or call 604-826-3634 Rotary Club of Mission Mid-Day

!Luncheon, 11:45am - 1pm. For

location details and more information, call 604-826-6914 or https://portal.clubrunner.ca/802

Chair Yoga with Norine Longmire - Online, 9 – 10am, for more information. For more information, lifetimelearningcentre@telus.net www.lifetimelearningcentre.org

MCSS New to Canada Healthy Living Info-Sessions, Online registration required. For more information, email sharug@ missionmcs.com or call 604-8263634

Virtual Chair Yoga with Norine Longmire at Lifetime Learning Centre, 11am – 12pm. For more information, lifetimelearningcentre@telus.net www.lifetimelearningcentre.org

Storytime (Online), 11-11:30am, Online – register at fvrl.ca. Call or visit the Mission Library for more info

2nd WEDNESDAYS Among Us Online Game Meet Up (Teens ages 13-18, registration required), 3:30 - 5pm, Online – register at fvrl.ca. Call or visit the Mission Library for more info, 604-826-6610

SATURDAYS Mission City Farmers Market, 9am – 1pm, Welton Commons, 7337 Welton St. www. missioncityfarmersmarket.com.

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Writers Group, 12:15 - 2:30pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 LTLCMission@outlook.com

Mixed Clay Workshop, 1:30 – 2:45pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $120/4 classes.

604-287-1345 www.gallery202. net

Storytime (Online), 2-2:30pm, Online – register at fvrl.ca. Call or visit the Mission Library for more info

Mixed Clay Workshop, 3:15 4:30pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $120/4 classes.

604-287-1345 www.gallery202. net

Mixed Media Art Workshop, 3:15 – 4:30pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $100/4 classes.

604-287-1345 www.gallery202. net

Manga Art, 5-6:15pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $125/6 classes. 604-287-1345 www. gallery202.net

New to Canada Virtual Youth Groups, 4 - 5pm. To sign up or for more information email sharug@ missionmcss.com

3rd TUESDAYS $10 All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, 4:30 - 7pm, Soroptimist Int‘l AbbotsfordMission, 33860 Pine Street, Abbotsford, BC

Abs + Butt Class, 5:45 - 6pm, Perseverance Fitness in Mission. $42/month or Drop-in $12. www. perseverancefitness.ca , Phone 604-855-5786. Monthly Memberships including 13 new classes a month - $39/month

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Get Up and Go – Online Chair Exercises, 9:30 – 10:30am, via zoom, for more info, 604-8200220 LTLCMission@outlook.com Babytime (Online), 11 - 11:30am, Online – register at fvrl.ca. Call or visit the Mission Library for more info 604-826-6610 WEDNESDAYS Breakfast with the Rotary Club of Mission via Zoom, 7 - 8am. For more info, https:// missionsunriserotary.org 604826-1382

WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Chair Yoga – Online, Wed 9am – 10am, Fri 11am – 12pm, via zoom, for more info, 604-820-0220 LTLCMission@outlook.com THURSDAYS Mixed Clay Workshop, 1:30 – 2:45pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $120/4 classes. 604287-1345 www.gallery202.net

Kids’ Choir w/professional music teacher (open to all ages), 9:30 -10:30am, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $70/4 classes. 604-2871345 www.gallery202.net

Mixed Clay Workshop, 3:15 4:30pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $120/4 classes. 604287-1345 www.gallery202.net

Deroche Farmers Market, 10am – 2pm, 10220 N. Deroche Rd. (corner of Lougheed Hwy). info can be emailed to derochefarmersmarket@gmail. com

Graffiti Art, 5-6:15pm, Gallery 202, 202-33072 First Ave. $125/6 sessions. 604-287-1345 www. gallery202.net

Mixed Media Art Workshop, 11am – 12:15pm, Gallery 202, 20233072 First Ave. $100/4 classes.

604-287-1345 www.gallery202. net

1st THURSDAYS Virtual Connect Now Mission – Business Networking Lunch & Learn, 11:15am - 1pm. For more info: www.cnbn.ca

Fraser Valley Youth Society Virtual Meetings, 6pm, For information on how to connect, go to www. fraseryouth.com | 604-200-3203

2nd THURSDAYS Valley Womens Network, Mission Chapter Meeting, 11:30am – 1:30pm, RSVP vwn.mission@gmail. com. Find us on Facebook for updates.

Mission Literacy in Motion: English Conversation, Grammar & Culture via Zoom, 6:30pm. Do you or someone you know need help with English Conversation, Grammar and Culture? For information, contact 604-8202027 or cloc@literacyinmission. com

BootyCamp, 9:15 – 10:00 am, Perseverance Fitness in Mission. $42/month or Drop-in $12. www.perseverancefitness.ca , Phone 604-855-5786. Monthly Memberships including 13 new classes a month - $39/month

3rd SATURDAYS Soroptimist Int’l AbbotsfordMission Monthly Club Meeting, 10 am – 12pm, Soroptimist Int’l Abbotsford-Mission, 33860 Pine Street, Abbotsford, BC. Contact 604-613-2334. Follow on Facebook & Instagram

FRIDAYS Storytime (Online), 11-11:30am, Online – register at fvrl.ca. Call or visit the Mission Library for more info

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Harrison Lavender ... is a boutique lavender farm nestled near beautiful Harrison Lake, dedicated to creating lavender products for home, body, mind, and soul.

Lavender is said to have many soothing properties beneficial for your health.

Walking among the rows, the smell will surround you.

After a busy life in the city, Pavol and Zuzana Palovic decided to slow their pace and start a farm in Agassiz. They fell in love with the Harrison area because of its natural and serene beauty. Pavol’s background is in air traffic control, there was a steep learning curve farming lavender, but now he feels at home among the plants.

His wife, Zuzana, was an architect in Slovakia, using her skills to design their Farm Building, where they process and sell lavender honeys, oils, soaps, teas and more.

With the help of Community Futures North Fraser, Pavol and Zuzana were able to complete the construction of their Farm Building this past spring and have been open for business ever since. Harrison Lavender is a labour of love, from the harvesting to drying and processing. You can visit their boutique or shop online at: www.harrisonlavender.com

Call us at (604) 826-6252 or info@northfraser.org to see how we can help your business

Ethel M. Lariviere, MBI Mortgage Broker Dominion Lending Centres - A Better Way

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or an experienced homeowner, I have access to the very best products and rates available. Dominion Lending Centres is Canada’s #1 Mortgage Brokerage.

Ethel M. Lariviere, MBI, Mortgage Broker is both Indigenous and female owned and operated. Proudly Canadian!

Dominion Lending Centres - A Better Way has over 80 licensed mortgage brokers and is the 3rd largest DLC team in Canada! We are ready to assist you with all your mortgage needs. Dominion Lending has over 2800 Licensed Brokers across Canada!

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TEL: 778-347-7799 ethellariviere@dominionlending.ca www.ethellariviere.com Independently Owned & Operated

Contact me today to discuss your options and find out why we are called ~ A Better Way!

ABACUS DENTAL CENTRE • Serving Mission Since 1978 • Family Dentistry • Dental Emergencies • Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Stanley T. Soon • Implantology www.abacusdentalcentre.ca • 604-826-1227

#106-7343 Hurd Street, Mission, BC V2V 3H7

Lifetime Learning Centre Society September & October 2021 Program Information: With some COVID-19 physical distancing measures still in effect and some limited social gathering requirements, Lifetime Learning Centre’s Autumn 2021 semester will be a blend of online and in person – as the protocols allow.

Explore our new and continuing programs on our website www.lifetimelearningcentre.org: • BC Culture Days programs • Chair Exercises (Get up and Go) Tuesdays and Thursdays • Chair Yoga & Wellness - Wednesday and Friday morning • On-line Art Appreciation will continue in Fall 2021

Wishing Everyone Health & Wellness

Visit our Website for updates:

www. lifetimelearningcentre.org lifetimelearningcentre@telus.net www.WhatsOnMission.ca

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YOUR HOUSE BUILT?

If it was built in 1980's to 1995 Polybutylene pipe was used for the water distribution. Manufacturing of this product ceased in 1995 because of failures in the ttings and the pipe. If you have this piping Insurance companies may not cover any ood damage.

We are a Re-Pipe and Renovations company that repairs or replaces Cold and Hot Water Building Mains; Hot Water Recirculation Lines and Risers; Re-pipe and Repair inferior or worn out Water Pipe Systems with new PEX Systems or New Copper; and General Plumbing Repairs. We will follow up with drywall repairs, finishing and painting.

Fully insured and registered with Worksafe BC and GST. All work guaranteed.

Master Plumber - Over 30 years'

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Dry-Wall Repairs included with a Re-Pipe

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How Important are

Good

Listing Photos?

There are two trends impacting real estate photography that you should know about if you’re thinking of selling this year.

First, more than ever before, buyers are relying on pictures to decide whether or not to schedule a viewing. They expect to be able to go online and “tour” your home via the photography. If they don’t form a good impression of your home from the pictures, they may quickly lose interest in your listing.

Second, everyone is a photographer these days!

Most people have phones with cameras, and many think they can take a decent picture.

Unfortunately, taking a “decent picture” isn’t good enough.

Your listing photos need to accomplish a lot.

They must: • give buyers the information they need: room sizes, layout, views, property details, etc;

Tom Osterberg Real Estate Representative Lighthouse Realty Ltd Cell 604-615-6446 www.TomOsterberg.realtor fraservalleytom@gmail.com

• showcase the most enticing features of your home; • communicate the functionality, spaciousness and style of each room; • provide a sense of what it’s going to be like to live there; and, much more.

In short, listing photos need to help sell your property. When you consider that these pictures are often the first look-see buyers get of your home, you can appreciate how important they are. So, don’t leave listing photos to chance.

There is an art and science to taking them.

Think of it this way. If better listing photos encourage just five percent more buyers to schedule a viewing, that could result in a faster sale at a higher price.

Having professionally taken photos, that are ready when your home hits the market is an integral part of my marketing strategy. Paying attention to the details is what will make your move go smooth, Call me today at 604-615-6446 to find out what else I do to get you top dollar for your home!

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Do you remember the story The Lottery?

Written by Shirley Jackson in the fifties, it was thrust upon many of us by Classic-loving English teachers, or gobbled up by those of us with a delight in macabre literature. One of my personal favourites, it is disgusting and horrible, and I highly recommend it, especially if you’re fascinated by twisted tales of governance and utilitarianism.

The Lottery is Jackson’s best known story, followed by The Haunting at Hill House, which received wild attention a few years back due to the Netflix movie (I’m not brave enough to watch that!).

We Have Always Lived in the Castle is Jackson’s last book before her death, and as her writing falls under Horror/Gothic, I thought it would be great fun to highlight this book for you as we head into the season of pumpkins.

When I think of Horror, I think of Stephen King’s Carrie. This is NOT that. If I could make up my own genre, I would call it Psychologically Chilling. I LOVE psychologically chilling! But I’m not into freaked out, scared to be alone, terror. Okay? Just so we’re clear. This is not that.

It is, however, both a mystery and a story of family love. It is strange, sinister, foreboding, and a bit twisted.

My name is Mary Katherine Blackwood. I am eighteen years old, and I live with my sister Constance. I have often thought that with any luck at all I could have been born a werewolf, because the two middle fingers on both my hands are the same length, but I have had to be content with what I had. I dislike washing myself, and dogs, and noise, I like my sister Constance, and Richard Plantagenet, and Amanita phalloides, the death-cap mushroom. Everyone else in my family is dead.

And so begins the first chapter and our introduction to the Blackwood family, or what’s left of them.

Six years ago, most of the family died after a family dinner because of arsenic in the sugar bowl. Who killed them? We have to read on, as Merricat’s (Mary Katherine’s nickname) deceptively childish voice fills us in on the details of their existence, including Constance’s crippling agoraphobia and obsession with cooking, Uncle Julian’s endless and senile loop of trying to figure out who committed the murders, and Merricat’s hate and distrust of the gossiping villagers and any other outsiders.

Merricat is now eighteen, but through the narration of the story it is obvious that she is stuck in a younger mind, perhaps a mind from six years ago.

This remaining Blackwoods survive together, shut off from the outside world with only Merricat going to get groceries and library books.

They are... happy? At least they’ve adapted to living under constant suspicion. But then...

Change comes in the form of a distant gold-digging cousin, Charles, who is set on marrying Constance and inheriting the family money. His intrusion into their lives creates a rising panic in Merricat, as the carefully protected life she leads in her disturbingly structured world is threatened.

This is a story about family relationships, oppression, jealousy and the decent into madness and isolation when things don’t go as planned. If you enjoy excellent writing and darker psychological themes, it will fascinate you until the very end.

Read on a dark night with a mug of tea to warm you. Maybe skip the sugar.

We Have Always Lived In the Castle is on the shelves now at Totally Book-ish.

WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

SHOP ONLINE AT WWW.TOTALLYBOOKISH.COM OR STOP BY THE STORE AND SAY HELLO. WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY. Ami is a writer, reader, and the owner of Mission’s new bookstore, Totally Book-ish.

She and her staff would love to help you find your next reading adventure!

344- 32555 London Ave. Mission, BC totallybookish.com 604-814-2650 @shop.totallybookish

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What’s Happening in Fall?

September & October Schedule

Art Collective

Under new ownership & management

Visit Us On Mission Main Street: 202 - 33072 First Avenue, Mission

Kids’ Choir w/ professional music teacher $70 for 4 classes

Tarot with Carrie Besko Garn - $300 for 8 hours Thurs 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th Sept; 7pm-9pm Learn Tarot card reading with a professional!

Mixed Media Art Workshop - $100 for 4 classes Mon 3.15pm - 4.30pm; Wed 3.15pm - 4.30pm Sat 11am - 12.15pm Learn & practise skills in multi-discipline art projects.

Cedar Mat Weaving with Camille - $40 for 2 hours Tues 12th October; 7pm - 9pm Weave & take home a cedar mat in 1 class.

Sat 9.30am - 10.30am Open to all ages and all levels!

Mixed Clay Workshop - $120 for 4 classes Tues 1.30pm - 2.45pm & 3.15pm - 4.30pm Thurs 1.30pm - 2.45pm & 3.15pm - 4.30pm Handbuild your pieces, get them fired, take them home!

Adult Open House Drop-In - $10 per person Fri 7pm - 9pm Bring a project or use our supplies! Paint, craft, create!

Private Paint Nights (min. 4 people) - $35 per person Call for custom arrangements.

DOWNTOWN

604.287.1345

gallery202classes@gmail.com www.gallery202.net

Dungeons & Dragons - $125 for 6 sessions Mon 6pm - 7.30pm & 7.30pm - 9pm Fantasy tabletop role-playing game.

Graffiti Art - $125 for 6 classes Thurs 5pm - 6.15pm Learn skills and techniques used in graffiti art.

Manga Art - $125 for 6 classes

Tues 5pm - 6.15pm Drawing in the style of the Japanese graphic novels.

203-33072 1st Avenue, Downtown Mission • (604) 287-1010

We are Open!

Gift Certificates Available Small, Private Parties Call to book a private shopping party with your girls!

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MISSION SPOTLIGHT:

Olde News Vintage and Vinyl If you love a treasure hunt, you need to stop into Olde News Vintage and Vinyl. Tucked away behind Bee Thai on First Avenue, you will find your fill of records, t-shirts, antiques, and vintage items.

Oke Chornick was born and raised in Mission and having grown up with this small town, she decided it was the perfect place to open her shop. Olde News Vintage was born out of her love of music and “crazy, old stuff”. She loves to collect vintage or antique items because of the character and stories that are associated with them. As early as 7 years old, Oke would use her allowance money to buy records and rock t-shirts. Oke started working at Any Lane Records where she was able to share her passion for music. Eventually she decided to open her own business where she could curate all her favourite items.

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community skillscentre www.missioncsc.org

Oke is also a woman of many talents. She is a drummer in two local bands, Random Dander and Hollow Groves. She draws, paints and designs artwork. And sometimes, you will see her snapping photos behind a camera. Stop in and say hello to Oke and hear her entertaining stories while you rummage through one-of-a-kind clothes, old records, and collectibles.

Olde News Vintage and Vinyl 33261 1 Ave #6, Mission, BC (604) 854-9085

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Directions 2. Reduce oven temperature to 350 1. Preheat oven to 425 °F. Whisk °F and continue baking 35 to 40 pumpkin, sweetened condensed minutes or until knife inserted 1 milk, eggs, spices and salt in meinch from crust comes out clean. dium bowl until smooth. Pour Cool. Garnish as desired. into crust. Bake 15 minutes.

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Open for Breakfast and Lunch As featured on CBC’s North by Northwest & CTV Vancouver Morning Live!

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Meet Manny, a lifetime Mission resident, who loves his community. Manny is quick to recognize and showcase how caring and welcoming our community really is.

That is exactly how his slogan came to be... 'Manny knows Mission'. “Mission has the capability to draw in people and entice them to move to our small community,” Manny explains, with much pride and admiration in his voice. “It makes it easy and fun to be a real estate agent here.”

Mission is surrounded by awe-inspiring beauty. A multitude of freshwater lakes, breathtaking vistas, cascading waterfalls and majestic mountains embellish our backyard. Manny took us on a tour of his beloved little town, to show us what he knows and loves about Mission.

Each of Mission's public parks offers something unique to our community, but according to Manny, there is one slice of nature that stands out above the rest. Fraser River Heritage Park. This park offers breathtaking views of the valley. Numerous walks through fields, forest and gardens makes it ideal for the perfect afternoon stroll.

Next we visited Cascade Falls, a journey that took us through the backroads of Mission. This route revealed the undiscovered, yet picturesque beauty of the countryside. Winding roads, forest groves and rolling farmlands presenedt an idyllic, postcard-like scene at each turn. Cascade Falls was nothing short of grandiose and this natural wonder stood stupendous in stature. A short incline trail led us up to a viewing platform and a suspension bridge, which scanned the canyon.

From there, we made our way into Historical Downtown Mission. This unique downtown core represents everything that is hip and modern, while still maintaining the nostalgia of days gone by. Manny was quick to point out his office . “There is no place in Mission I would rather be,” he admits. “Downtown Mission is the heart and soul of the community.”

Feeling more adventurous and ready to experience the thunder, we continued on to the Mission Raceway. This spectator indulgence is not to be missed! A staple in the community, this facility features a drag strip, a 9-turn road course and a motocross track. It’s exhilarating & certainly sets hearts racing.

The afternoon concluded with a meander through the Silverdale Creek Wetlands. This peaceful landscape offers a quaint boardwalk trail through the estuary and is very popular with bird watchers and nature lovers. “I bring my family here a lot ,” he says, smiling. “It’s our happy place.”

A day full of Mission gems and there were more Manny wanted to show us. BUT... he had to run. Manny had a date at his very favourite Mission location. His best friend’s gym… the Fitness Lab.

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“Phuket is one of the biggest and most popular destinations in Thailand.

With its white sand beaches and many beautiful islands to explore, Phuket was one of the most memorable experiences I had while in Thailand. We stayed at a hotel with private access to Karon Beach, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where you will find world class spas and massage centres. Some of the massage therapists at Karon Beach use royal Thai honey, black sesame and even chocolate during their treatments - definitely one of my ‘must do’ activities in Phuket. Our hotel also featured rooms with their own private plunge pool - what a luxury!

We were able to walk freely to take photos and admire the carvings and paintings at Karon Temple, which is open to visitors any day of the week.

The temple also hosts a famous market with lots of delicious food to enjoy.

Phuket street food is fun, cheap, and a great way to experience real Thai food. Pad Thai is my favourite food, with its rice noodles which are stir fried with eggs, tofu, fish sauce, shrimp, garlic, shallots, and red chilli pepper and served with lime, peanuts and bean sprouts. There is so much food to explore in Phuket including many high end, fine dining restaurants.

North of Phuket, is the Thai capital Bangkok, one of the nicest cities in the world and full of action! Bangkok is a place where you can wander, eat and imbibe while enjoying beautiful temples, touts and many other wonderful attractions. You can find experiences that are inexpensive or on the pricey side and the variety of unique and exciting attractions made me fall in love with the city. Bangkok is also a great place for shopping for everything from high end to cheap souvenirs and collectables.

If you enjoy some hustle and bustle, the best place to stay in Bangkok is Sukhumvit Road where there is a happening nightlife scene and lots of delicious street food. We also enjoyed our visit to a floating market, Bangkok’s Chinatown and the National Museum.

Overall, our adventures in Thailand were wonderful and we had a great experience. I definitely recommend a visit to Thailand and would be happy to help you plan a bucket list vacation just for you!”

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