Publisher’s Note

from What's On! Mission March / April 2023

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April showers bring May flowers….

I am looking forward to a season of fresh flowers, green grass, and sunshine. There is a resurgence of many events in our community.

Celebrate Mission this March 3rd at the Shine Bright Mission event in Downtown Mission. Lanka Jewels and Cameron James Men’s Wear is hosting their first ever Local Bridal Show this March 11 & 12.The Mission Raceway is roaring back to life with road races beginning in April. Join the Mission Environmental Stewardship Society this Earth Day, April 22, for their Green Living event at the Fraser River Heritage Park. The Mission Art Gallery will be running their Young Voices 2023-My Environment - an art exhibition by the youth of Mission from March 28-April 8.

April 16-22 is National Volunteer Week! Celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million volunteers.

Did you know that if you are unable to pick up a copy of What’s On! Mission magazine, you can always read a copy of it online. You can find all past and present issues of our magazine at www.issuu.com/whatsonmission. Since our first issue in July/August of 2011, What’s On! Mission has been keeping our community informed of local events, entertainment, and businesses. We have highlighted the many organizations, and individuals who have made Mission such a special place. To get your business, event or organization seen on our website, social media or the next issue of What’s On! magazine, give me a call.

Take a picture of yourself holding this issue of the magazine and email it to us. You never know ... you could end up in print and online!

April2nd,2023

ThisannualraceinMissionwillbe2weeks beforetheVancouverSunRun10konApril16th.

ItisanidealwarmupfortheSunRunand afunlocalrace!

February 14 – March 4

"A Blast From The Past”, a photography exhibition by Derek Hill. Photographer, Derek Hill reflects on the culture of Vancouver in the mid 1980’s, through this collection of ‘Street Photography’ photographs.

604-826-0029 or www.missionartscouncil.ca

March 4

Mission Minor Baseball INPERSON Registration, 10am3pm, Mission Sports Park Concession. Online registration available at MissionBaseball.org

March 1

Emergency Preparedness (Online), 10:30–11:30am, call LLC to register 604-820-0220

March 2

20th Century (Online)

Architectural Innovators, 9:3011:30am, For more information or to register, 604-820-0220

March 2, 3, 4

MSS Musical Theatre –Chicago, 7:30pm, Clarke Theatre. Tickets at 604-820-3961

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, Apr 6, 13, 20

Online Music Bingo Gala with Amber, 7 - 10pm, Fort Langley Lions Hall,23022 88 Ave, Langley. For more information, 778-888-0224

Online.musicbingo.com sean@musicbingo.com

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27

Thursday Night Open Mic / Acoustic Jam, 6:30pm, Historic Dewdney Pub, 8793 S. River Rd.

March 3

Shine Bright Mission, 7 –9:30pm, Downtown Mission. www.tourismmission.ca

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 Staying on the Path Webinars, Thursdays at 12 – 1pm. A series of free 60-minute webinars for parents/caregivers to manage challenging behaviours in their young people ages 10-18. nicole.allen@fraserhealth.ca

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28

Music Bingo at the Historic Dewdney Pub, 7pm, 8793 S. River Rd

March 4

Needle Felted Mushroom, 13pm, The Natural World Crystals & Gifts, 33130 1st Ave. Cost $45. All tools and supplies are provided! Contact Nicole @ 604302-7550 to register

Drag in the Country, at the Historic Dewdney Pub, Show at 8pm, 8793 River Rd S. Adultoriented 19+. Tickets $20. More info at corywcassel@gmail.com

March 5

BCDA Open Drift, 10am - 4pm, Mission Raceway. $15 to spectate, kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Cash or card at the gate. facebook.com/BCDriftAssociation

Full Moon Ceremony, 1 - 3pm, The Natural World Crystals & Gifts, 33130 1st Ave. Cost $25. Through ceremony we bring back the celebration of life, our own personal power and the sacredness in ourselves and our everyday life. Contact Nicole @ 604-302-7550 to register

March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Sunday Blues at the Historic Dewdney Pub, 3pm, 8793 S. River Rd

March 6

Cribbage Night, 6-9pm, Cedar Valley Church, 32860 Cherry Ave. This is a free United WayHi Neighbour - Event. Bring your crib board (if you have one) and meet your neighbours. RSVP StefanyT@UWBC.ca

March 6, 8 ,13, 15

Help For the Hard Times Workshop,12 - 1pm, March 6 and 8 from 6 – 8pm, Online. For more information or to register, https://familysmart.ca 1-855-887-8004

March 6, 16, 22, 28, 30

FAMILYSMART® "IN THE KNOW": A Conversation for Families about Digital Well Being and Mental Health, Varying times, Online. More information,1-855-887-8004 https://familysmart.ca

March 6

Reel On The River presents "RICEBOY SLEEPS", 7pm, SilverCity Cinemas at the Junction. Come early for best seat selection. Tickets at the door. Cash only please. More info at http://reelontheriver.ca

March 6, 27, April 3, 17, 24

Intergenerational Quilting, 121:30pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 7th Ave. Register at 604-820-0220

March 6, 27, April 3, 17, 24

Piece Makers Quilting, 1:15 –3pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 7th Ave. Register at 604820-0220

March 6 & April 13

Kobo Book Group, 10:30am - 12pm, Lifetime Learning Centre. Register or get more information at 604-820-0220

March 7 – 25

"The Scared Bear”, an art exhibition, installation and book reading by Tanya Lynn Coghill. The adventures of a bear finding meaning in life, as the story unfolds in dazzling illustrations. Each painting is inspired by famous art and tech and movements in history as the bear finds himself learning about family and kindness, we find ourselves getting inspired. Opening reception: Mar 11, 1 –4pm, with story reading and art activity from 3 – 4 pm. For more information, 604-826-0029 or missionartscouncil.ca

March 8

Crime Free Multi-House Program Training, 8:30am –4:30pm. This program is designed to help residents, owners, and managers of rental communities keep illegal activity off their property and to provide a safer, more habitable environment for residents. For more information, contact Rimmi Purewal at mission_@rcmpgrc.gc.ca for registration details.

Frauds and Scams (Online), 10:30 – 11:30am. Call to register and for details 604-820-0220

Advance Care Planning Workshop (Online), 1 – 2:30pm, Mission Library. Registration required, 604-826-6610. Join via Zoom yourself or rsvp to watch with others at the Mission Hospice House, 32180 Hillcrest Ave. RSVP Helen Hutt, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, 604-826-2235 or voc@missionhospice.bc.ca

March 8, April 12

Between the Pages Tween Book Club, 3:30 – 4:30p, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave, Ages 912. Registration required. 604826-6610

March 9

Mission Chamber AGM Luncheon, 11:30am - 2pm, Copper Hall, 33129 N Railway Ave. 604-826-6914 www.missionchamber.bc.ca

Introduction to the Qur’an, 1:15 – 3pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 7th Ave. Register 604-8200220 lifetimelearningcentre.org

March 10

Mission Friendship Centre Youth Movie Night, 4-7pm, Mission Friendship Centre. Must register at 604-826-1281

March 10

Fraser Valley Blues Society’s Friday Night Blues Jam Session, Eagles Hall, 33868 Essendene, Abbotsford. More information at www.FVBlues.com

March 11

Creating Sacred Space - The Art of Ceremony, 1 - 3pm, The Natural World Crystals & Gifts, 33130 1st Ave. Cost $35. Learn why and how to create a sacred space for you to relax, connect, meditate, and breathe as you set your intentions for life through Ceremony. Receive a free gift to help set up your space! Call Nicole 604-302-7550 to register