CLASSICAL TRAINING

Professional Instruction

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR

• BEGINNER ADULT BALLET

• INT-ADv ADULT BALLET

• YOUTH BALLET (10+) BALLET PREP (AGES 4-5)

• PRE-SCHOOL DANCE (AGES 3-5)

March 13 & FREE Makeup (Age 35+) classes, 6:3–8:30pm, Cedar Valley Church, 32860 Cherry Ave. Spaces limited, so get your tickets for the class. Please bring your own makeup and brushes. https://35plusmakeup.eventbrite. com

March 13 – 16, March 20 – 23

"CAMP MAC SPRING BREAK REGISTRATION” for ages 5 -9, Mondays to Thursdays 10–11:30am. Sessions held at Mission Clay Worx, 7560 Hurd St. Choose the days you’d like. From one session to all 8. Call to pre-register at 604-826-0029. More info, missionartscouncil.ca

March 14 & 28

Holding Hope Mission, a safe space for anyone with a loved one struggling with substance, 7 - 9pm, Fraser House, 33063 4th Ave. Downstairs in the front. For more information, holdinghopemissionbc@gmail.com

March 14, April 11

Mission Book Club, 6:30 –7:30pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave, 604-826-6610

March 15, April 19

Puzzle Cube Drop-in, 3 - 4pm, Mission Library, 604-826-6610

March 16

Montreal Street Art Gallery (Online), 9:30 - 11am. Call Lifetime Learning Centre to register and for details 604-8200220

March 16, April 20

Paws 4 Stories, 3 - 4pm, Mission Library. Registration required, 604-826-6610

March 16

Beers with Queers, 5-9pm, HUBCo Brewing, 33211 N. Railways Ave. Come hang out with local queers and meet some old friends and make some new ones.

Genealogy Club – Mission, 1 –3pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 – 7th Ave. We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month for Jan–Jun, Sep, & Oct. Guest speakers when available. For more info or to register, www.lifetimelearningcentre.org or www.missiongenclub.com 604-820-0220

March 17

St. Pats Dance with “Sweetwater”, 12 - 3pm, Boswyk Seniors Activity Centre, 7682 Grand St. Tickets $7 at front desk. For more info, 604814-2188 tuesday-friday: 7am-6pm saturday: 9am-6pm sunday: 12pm-5pm

March 17

Candy Sushi, 2:30–3:30pm, Mission Library. All ages. Registration required, 604-826-6610

ABRA CADABRA - A TRIBUTE

TO THE MUSIC & MAGIC OF ABBA, 7:30pm, Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave. More information at 1-888-961-6111, ext.101 or www.clarketheatre.ca

March 17 & 18, 21 - 25

Gallery 7 Theatre presents

Francis Hodgson Burnett's “THE SECRET GARDEN”, 7:30pm, Matinees: March 18 &

33128 1st Ave Mission

25 @ 2pm, Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Tickets and Info: www.gallery7theatre.com

March 18, April 15

Repair Café at The Library, 10:30am - 1:30pm, Mission Library, 604-826-6610

March 18

JR Drag Orientation Day - Learn all about how 5–18-year-olds can participate in our JR programs on the drag strip! Mission Raceway. Free event! Bring your kids! Tickets available at https://www.showpass.com

Mission Coffee House presents Pat Chessell, 7pm, Clarke Theatre Cafetorium, 33700 Prentis Ave. Info 778-878-5903 or Facebook (MissionCoffeeHouse) missionconcertseries@gmail.com

Live Band Night Punk vs Metal Feat. Plague Doctor, We Are Not a Cult and Guests, 8pm, Captain’s Cabin Pub, 33331 Harbour Ave. Free entry, 19+

March 18 & 19

BCDA Grassroots Competition Drift Finals! Saturday starts at 9am, eliminations start at noon. Sunday open drift 10am-4pm,

Mission Raceway. Spectators $15/day and kids 12 & under are free with a paid adult

March 19

Empowerment Ceremony, 24pm, The Natural World Crystals & Gifts, 33130 1st Ave. Cost $25. This ceremony mixes sacred circles, ancient vibrations, mantra and breath work together to burn away what no longer serves us, leaving you unshackled, free and empowered to do what you came to do. Call Nicole at 604-302-7550 to register

March 20

Mission Friendship Centre

Cultural Youth Movie Night: The Grizzlies, 4 -7pm. Mission Friendship Centre. Must register 604-826-1281

Mission Folk Festival Presents

- Le Vent Du Nord, 7:30pm, Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave. www.clarketheatre.ca

March 20 & April 17

Jam Night with Dirk Diggler, 7:30 - 11pm, The Captain’s Cabin Pub. Dirk Digglers Rock n roll jam night is BACK! Come solo or bring your whole band! Play your own songs or do covers, play with us or don’t! EVERYONE welcome! Backline provided for drums, bass, 2 guitars, and vocals!

March 21

LEGO Crafternoon, 3 - 4:15pm, Mission Library, 604-826-6610

March 22

Nintendo Switch Freeplay, 1 –3pm, Mission Library, 604-8266610

Spring Puppet Show, 6:45 –7:30pm, Mission Library, 604826-6610

Mar 22, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 14

Sound Journey with Cheryl Redfern, 7 - 9pm, The Natural World Crystals & Gifts, 33130 1st Ave. Need a reset? Get centered and connected while surrounded by beautiful crystals on a journey into the healing sounds of Cheryl Redfern. What to bring: Yoga mat, pillow, or anything you need to be comfy! Yoga mats and pillows provided for those who need them. Cost $25. Register, Nicole 604-302-7550

March 23

WorkBC Abbotsford and Mission Fraser Valley Job Fair, 11am – 3pm, Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre, Pinnacle Ballroom, 36035 N. Parallel Rd. Abbotsford Registration is FREE. www.WorkBCJobFair.ca

For more info, contact Allison Jack at WorkBC, 778-536-3398 or allisonj@maximusbc.ca

March 24

Post Budget Round Table with MLA Pam Alexia & MLA Bob

D’Eith, 11am - 1pm, Chamber Boardroom, 34033 Lougheed Hwy More info, 604-826-6914 www.missionchamber.bc.ca connect@missionchamber.bc.ca

March 24

Marshmallow Madness, 2:30 –3:30pm, Mission Library. Ages 10 -14. Registration required, 604826-6610

March 25

Soroptimist Int’l Abbotsford

Mission Monthly Club meeting, 10am-12pm, 33860 Pine St, Abbotsford. Guests welcome! Contact 604-613-2334

March 25, April 29

Family Storytime,11–11:30am, Mission Library, 604-826-6610

Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27, Jun 24

Care2Carve Soapstone class, 2 - 3:30pm, Natural World Crystals and Gifts, 33130 1 Ave Care2carve is a fun 90-minute hands-on class for ages 7 & up. No experience necessary, suitable for the entire family. Register at 604-302-7550 or naturalworldcrystals@gmail.com

March 25

Legends Show - Tributes to Roy Orbison, Connie Francis, Motown, & Elvis Presley, 7:30pm, Clarke Theatre. More information www.clarketheatre.ca

March 25 - 26

SCCBC New Driver Training! Get your circuit racing license! Registration required. Mission Raceway. Email president@sccbc.net or visit www.sccbc.net/get-involved2/driver-training/

March 27

FREE Makeup (All ages) classes, 6:3–8:30pm, 32860 Cherry Ave. Spaces limited, so get your tickets. Please bring your own makeup and brushes. https://allagesmakeup.eventbrite. com

March 27

Mission Friendship Centre Youth Outing: Wild Play (Ages 11-14), 6-10pm. Must register, 604-826-1281

March 28, April 25

Intergenerational Tech Time, 10–11am, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 – 7th Ave. Preregister, 604-820-0220

March 28, April 4, April 18, 25

Lower Mainland Motocross Club Practice Night! Gates open 4pm, Riding starts at 5pm Mission Raceway. $5/person to spectate, $40/person to ride

March 28 – April 8

YOUNG VOICES 2023 – “MY ENVIRONMENT”, an art exhibition by the youth of Mission. The theme of this year’s Young Voices exhibition is, “My Environment”. Come and see how the artistic youth of Mission are inspired by the world around them. Opening Reception: Sat, April 1, 1 –4pm. Awards will be handed out during the reception. More info, missionartscouncil.ca

Bronwen took her final bow as the Manager of the Clarke Theatre on September 30, 2022. She leaves behind a legacy in Mission as a Paths & Pathfinders Honouree; producer of the Twilight Concert Series (with her husband, Mark); and helping with the opening and closing ceremonies of the BC Winter Games. She was a member of the Cultural Resources Commission and worked on the committee for the BC Culture Days Launch in Mission. Bronwen holds a special place in the What's On! family as a past Editor for What's On! Mission and Co-owner/ Publisher of What's On! Abbotsford.

We wish Bronwen the best in her retirement and thank her for her contribution to our community. Bronwen may be retired but she has "no time to dilly dally". We cannot wait to see where her next adventure takes her.