Registration for Army Cadets – in the Abbotsford/Aldergrove area on Thursday, Sept. 8, for ages 12 to 18. Meet at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at CFS Aldergrove, 3900 – 272 St., Aldergrove. Registration is also ongoing each Thursday throughout the year. Please bring the child’s birth certificate and personal health card. Opportunities are available for volunteers. Call 604-857-2698 or find us on the web https://sites.google.com/site/1922royalcanadianarmycadets for more information.
Old Time Dance – Saturday, Sept. 10 and 17, 1 to 4 p.m. at OAP Hall, 3015 – 273 St. Aldergrove. Music by Harold Chick and Friends. $5 at door includes coffee, tea and dessert.
Fandangozz – Canada’s tribute to ZZ Top, Friday, Sept. 9 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $20 at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services
Bertrand Creek Enhancement Society – Annual General Meeting open to the public, Wed., Sept. 21, 7-9 p.m. at school library, Aldergrove Community Secondary School, 26850 – 29 Ave. Info: 604-532-3517.
Annual Dahlia Show – Fraser Valley Dahlia Society hosts free show for the public Sept. 17-18, Saturday 1 till 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. till 3.30 p.m. at George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 – 42 Ave., Langley. Class for first time exhibitors, prize and rosette. Info: Ralph Kuiper, 604-792-0252.
The Legendary Platters – Friday, Sept. 16 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre. Langley. Tickets $32.50 at Ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604-530-2211.
B.C. Conservative Party – Fraser Valley region constituency associations host a mix and mingle, meet and greet with John Cummins on Saturday, Sept. 17, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the ABC Restaurant, 19219 Highway #10, Langley. Info: Linda Bellamy, 604-513-4445.
Scandinavian Club Evening – meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, at Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St., Abbotsford, for a potluck dinner. This month is a double celebration. First enjoy Finnish dishes, songs and stories. Then celebrate the first of three parts of our upcoming 10th anniversary with a historic slide show. Info: Len 604-857-2740 or Eigil 604-870-8601.
Garage Sale – at Aldergrove’s Creekside Villa complex, Saturday, Sept. 17. Gates will open 9 a.m. and sale will run to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Just off Fraser Hwy. and 273 St. at 27435 – 29A Ave.
Abbotsford Quilters Guild – meets 2nd Tuesday monthly at Ross Road Community Church, 3160 Ross Rd. Meetings at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Info: www.abbotsfordquilters.org
Valley Women’s Network – Langley chapter meets Wed., Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Sunrise Banquet Conference Centre, 188 St. and #10 Hwy. Info: www.valleywomensnetwork.com
Community Appreciation Day – hosted by Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove on Sat., Sept. 24. Supporters are invited to promote your products and services from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at no charge to participants. Info: 604-856-6825.
Terry Fox Run – Aldergrove Community Centre hosts annual run, walk, wheel or ride Sun., Sept. 18, 10 a.m. Info: 1-888-836-9786 or website www.terryfox.org
BC Lung Association Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath – Saturday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 11, for 350 riders of all ages, from White Rock to Cultus Lake. For info and to register, visit www.bicycletrek.ca or call BC Lung Association at 604-731-5864.
Feast of Fields – FarmFolkCityFolk’s annual fundraising gourmet harvest festival. Sunday, Sept. 11, 1-5 p.m. at Krause Berry Farms, 6179-248 St., Langley (www.krauseberryfarms.com) Event website: www.feastoffields.com and info: 604-730-0450 ext 304.
Square Dancing – returns to Langley’s Murrayville Hall, 21667 – 48 Ave. on Sunday afternoons starting Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. Hosted and taught by callers Tyler Wagner (604-817-9350) and Wendy Krueger (778-878-4244). Beginners from 1 till 2:30 p.m., then from 2:30 till 4 p.m. for more experienced dancers.
Garage Sale – at Aldergrove’s Creekside Villa complex, Saturday, Sept. 17. Gates will open 9 a.m. and sale will run to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Just off Fraser Hwy. and 273 St. at 27435 – 29A Ave.
Uncooking Classes – with raw chef Maureen Terrey. Learn to prepare raw vegan recipes that are free of wheat, dairy and gluten. Fall classes start Sept. 14 from 6-9 p.m. at Matsqui Rec Centre, Abbotsford. For class fees and schedule visit ezrawliving.blogspot.com, call 604-854-3310.
Mt. Lehman 26th Annual Fall Fair – Sept. 17 at Mt. Lehman Elementary School and Community Hall in north-west Abbotsford. At 8 a.m. pancake breakfast at the Community Hall. The festivities begin at 9:30. Admittance is free. For a full list of activities see www.mtlehmanfallfair.ca or call 604-856-7427.
Partnership Bridge – at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 – 273 Street, Fridays at 7 p.m. except 2nd Friday of month. Newcomers welcome. Admission $3. Info: 604-856-3029.
Langley Meals on Wheels – seeking volunteers for Food & Friends programs in Aldergrove and Walnut Grove. This is a great opportunity for retirees or moms who are looking to volunteer in their community. Info: 604-533-1679 or email info@langleymealsonwheels.com
Flower Photography for Gardeners – Wed., Sept. 21, 7-8 p.m., photographer John Gordon comes to Muriel Arnason Library with an eye-catching slideshow. In this free workshop, learn simple techniques to capture interpretive photographs of foliage. Call 604-532-3590 to reserve your seat.
Abbotsford Genealogical Society – meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. at Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. Topic is: “Show and Tell; What Discoveries Came Your Way Over the Summer?” Everyone welcome. Doors open 6 p.m. Info: see website: www.abbygs.ca
Fall Prevention – an expert from Fraser Health will discuss how you can prevent falls and protect yourself from injury, Saturday, Sept. 24, 11-12 p.m. at City of Langley Library, 20399 Douglas Cres. Please call or visit to let library know you are coming: 604-514-2855.
New Orleans Garden District Jazz Trio – at Abbotsford on Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Memorial United Church, 33737 George Ferguson Way. Tickets $18. Info: 604-853-2591.
Led Zepagain – Led Zeppelin tribute band, Sat., Oct. 8 at Clarke Theatre in Mission (604-820-3961). Advance tickets $25 at all Ticketmaster Locations, by phone 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca
Colourful Impressions – Port Kells Art Club painting exhibition and sale, Sunday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ft. Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Rd. Free admission, refreshments available.
Louis Prima Jr. – performing the hits of Las Vegas legend and king of swing, Louis Prima, Monday, Oct. 17 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $32.50 at Ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services.
Neverest & Alyssa Reid – Friday, Oct. 21 at the Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey (604-507-6355). Tickets $25 at the Bell Performing Arts Centre box office, in person, by phone 604-507-6355 or online at www.bellperformingartscentre.com
Jesse Cook Rumba Foundation Tour – Saturday, Oct. 29 at Clarke Theatre, Mission (604-820-3961). Advance tickets $37.50 at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca
Fall Down Dance – Sat., Oct. 29 at Jubilee Hall, 7999 Bradner Rd., West Abbotsford. Back by popular demand, the March Hare Show Band. Prizes for the best costumes. Doors 8 p.m. Tickets $25, include famous Late Nite Bite. Available at Wilway Lumber, 28728 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, or at brownpapertickets.com or toll free 1-800-838-3006. Info: 604-856-4375.
Fraser Health Crisis Line – recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience needed; extensive training and on-going support is provided. Pick up an info package at Options Community Services, 9815 – 140 St., Surrey or e-mail claudiak@scss.ca
Singalongs – at the ASA Drop-In Centre in Abbotsford with the A-Tones playing “the old tunes”. Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Acoustic instruments are invited (piano available) at the Centre on Cyril St. between Essendene and Ferguson Way. Info: Ed Wilson at 604-853-8624.
Les Mckeown’s Legendary Bay City Rollers – Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $42.50 at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services.
Matthew Good – Thursday, Nov. 24 at Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Advance tickets $42.50 at Centre Box Office (604-391-SHOW (7469)) or Online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Matthew Good – Friday, Nov. 25 at Clarke Theatre in Mission (604-820-3961). Advance tickets $42.50 at Ticketmaster, by phone 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca
Langley Elks #259 – volunteers wanted to assist with our community ventures to support our children’s charities. Join us at meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 8 p.m. at Langley Elks Plaza, #6 4044 – 200B St. Langley. Info: Ray Wojtas 604-533-7517 or Dave Sallenback 604-856-3559.
