New Year’s Eve Extravaganza – at Jubilee Hall, 7989 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. Dance to live music provided by the Ken McCoy Band, a great mix of country, southern and classic rock that always has the dance floor hopping! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with a buffet style dinner served at 7 p.m. Your ticket also includes party favours and champagne at midnight. Cash bar only with very reasonable prices. Tickets $40 at Wilway Lumber, 28728 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove (cash only) or http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2720266
Tanya Tucker – Saturday, March 25 at the Clarke Theatre in Mission. Tickets are $67.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-855-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
Pop-up Artisan Market – over 25 artists with their handmade wares Dec. 2-4 at Highstreet Shopping Centre. Pick up some pottery, browse the art prints, and try on exquisite jewelry, silk scarves, and so much more. Raffle featuring items by local artists. Free festive cider. Admission $2 by donation to Abbotsford Arts Council. Highstreet Shopping Centre (3122 Mt. Lehman Rd., Abbotsford) inside Space #J150 on Friday, Dec. 2 (5-9 p.m.), Saturday, Dec. 3 (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.), and Sunday, Dec. 4 (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.).
Seniors Old Time Dances – old time waltz, fox trot, two step, polka, square dance, circle dances at OAP Hall, 3015 – 273 Street, Aldergrove. From 1-4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2; Sarurday, Dec. 10; Saturday, Dec. 17; Saturday, Jan. 14; Friday, Jan. 20; Saturday, Jan. 28; Friday, Feb. 3; Saturday, Feb. 11. $6 per person includes refreshments and snacks.
Chilliwack – classic rock band, Thursday, Jan. 26 at Cascades Casino Resort Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $45 (plus facility fee & service charges) at Casino Guest Services (604-530-2211) and www.ticketweb.ca.
Scandinavian Club of the Fraser Valley – monthly pot luck dinner at 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12 at Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St., Abbotsford. Christmas Dinner, bring your culinary contribution and enjoy the spread of delicious and interesting dishes as well as the joyful Scandinavian jule spirit. Guests and potential new members welcome. Info: Len at 778-255-6782 or Eigil at 604-870-8601, or email jensenke@shaw.ca.
Yuletide Breakfast – Abbotsford Women’s Connection, Wed., Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. at Azalea Room, Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd. $14 cost, featuring Abbotsford Christian Elementary School bringing in the Christmas season with singing and musical melodies and speaker Nancy Dyck tells of her “Travelling Through Life.” Reservations: Mary 604-607-5616 or Jenny 604-857-0118 or reservationsabbyconnect@gmail.com
Trinity Western University’s Jazz Night – Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Trinity Western University Instrumental Hall, Music Building, 7600 Glover Rd. All-ages, suggested $5 admission. From swing and Broadway to cool funk, this upbeat night features an array of jazz styles. The carefully hand-picked repertoire highlights the diversity of jazz music and showcases a variety of memorable eras. Trumpeter, Becky Pikkarainen, and alto saxophonist, Jayden Lutz, feature prominently in the group’s improvisational sections. For more information and ticket prices visit twu.ca/samc
Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch will be available on Friday, Nov. 25 at fundraiser from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 – 108 Ave., Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer. Info: 604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313.
Bazaar – “White Elephant” tables, home made baked goods, craft tables and silent auction items. Hot dogs, hamburgers, tea and coffee will also be available for purchase, Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 am – 2 pm at Aldergrove Veterans & Seniors, 27247 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove.
Ice Show 2016 – Langley Skating Club on Saturday, Dec. 17 at George Preston Arena, Langley.
French Connection – Trinity Western University’s SAMC Concert Band & Orchestra in concert Friday, Nov. 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 20097 – 72 Ave. Langley, B.C. and Nov. 26 at Peace Lutheran Church, 2029 Ware St., Abbotsford. All-ages, suggested $10. This concert highlights sections from Bizet’s Carmen, and Fauré’s Requiem. The repertoire ranges from French-Canadian folk tunes to energizing Spanish-influenced rhythmic pieces. Info: twu.ca/samc or email music@twu.ca.
Jerry Doucette – Thursday, Dec. 15 at Cascades Casino Resort Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone at 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca.
Dean Brody – Beautiful Freakshow Tour 2017 with special guests Madeline Merlo and James Barker Band, Thursday, June 1, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $39.50, $49.50, $69.50. Charge by phone 1-855-985-5000. www.livenation.com
Tom Cochrane – Mad Mad World 25th anniversary concert, Thursday, March 2, 8 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $49.50, $69.50. Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000.
Bubble Guppies Live – Saturday, Feb. 11, 1 p.m. matinee at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $23.50, $27.50, $32.50. Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000.
Learn How To Swing Dance – Saturday nights at Trinity Western University, Dance Studio, 7600 Glover Rd., Langley. Swing Dance 9-11 p.m., fast, fun, easy drop-in intro lesson: 9-9:30 p.m. Cost $4/person or $2/TWU student. No partner or dance experience required. Email: retroswingkid@gmail.com, call/text: 604-536-0195, www.trinityswingkids.com
Scottish Country Dance Lessons – Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Coghlan Hall, corner of 256th St. and 68th Ave. Scottish Country Dance for absolute beginners of all ages. No special clothes required. Small charge to cover costs. Info: mrdesign@shaw.ca or 604-607-7790.
Friday Night Dances – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Live Bands. Come for fun, friendship and exercise to Abbotsford Social Activity Ass’n., 33889 Essendene St., Abbotsford. See website: abbysocialactivityassoc.com
TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – a non profit weight loss support group. Meeting Monday night and Tuesday morning in Aldergrove. Info: Susan at 604-856-1138 or Lynda at 604-856-8014.
Conversation Circles – at Aldergrove Library. If you are learning English and want to practice speaking with other people in a friendly, casual place then join us for weekly guided discussions. Held in partnership with Langley Community Services Society. Please pre-register. Thursdays, ongoing, 10 a.m. – noon.
Langley Amateur Radio Association – Meetings held second Tuesday of each month at Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Cres., Langley. Coffee and sweets and always an interesting guest speaker. Info: Don VA7AB@LNGARA.COM or Al VA7MP@LNGARA.COM. (www.lngara.com)
Mind Games: Eric Samuels – performs Friday, Jan. 13 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock. Tickets $25 (plus facility fee & service charge) at Coast Capital Playhouse Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-536-7535 or online at www.whiterockplayers.ca
Port Kells Art Club Classes – every Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with general meetings third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. New members all levels of experience welcome. Annual membership $30. Club exhibits three to four times per year. Located at 20701 Fraser Hwy. in Langley. Info: Linda Hamilton at 604-287-6799.
Aldergrove Veterans & Seniors 55+ Drop In Centre – join us at 27247 Fraser Hwy. We prepare a full, hot, home cooked meal including tea, coffee and dessert which we start serving at 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., followed by games. Great place to meet new people, drop in for a coffee to see what we are all about. Open 10 a.m., Tuesday to Friday.
Connect Now Aldergrove – business networking group meets fourth Wednesday of each month, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Aldergrove White Spot Restaurant, 3070 – 264 St. Reservations required. See website: https://www.connectnowbusinessnetwork.com/events/#!event/2016/3/23/connect-now-aldergrove
Arlo Guthrie – April 30, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way. Tickets $79-$89, info: www.ghostfingerproductions.com
ESL Classes – free English as a second language classes every Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 2035 – 264 St. All are welcome, no charge. Info: 604-856-5393.
Marianas Trench and The Last Crusade – with Shawn Hook, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $25, $35, $49.50, $65. Charge by phone 1-855-985-5000. www.livenation.com
Billy Talent – with Monster Truck and The Dirty Nil, Thursday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000. Tickets $40.50, $55.50, $70.50. www.livenation.com
Harlem Globetrotters – February 24 and February 26 at Abbotsford Centre. Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000. Tickets are also available at: ticketmaster.ca, Prospera Box Office at Abbotsford Centre, all Ticketmaster Outlets. Tickets (incl. GST) $20, $31, $43, $59, $75, $85, $100, $113 (plus FMF & service charges).
Singalong Songfests – join in or listen while the Autumn-Tones celebrate “the old tunes” with singalongs in Abbotsford, Mondays, 1-3 p.m. All ages, genders and ethnicities welcome. Song lyrics are provided. Instruments invited at the ASAA Drop-in Centre, on Cyril St, Abbotsford. Info: Ed 604-853-8624.
Carpet Bowling – at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 – 273 Street, on Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Cost per person is $1.
Partners Bridge – every Friday except second Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 – 273 St. Newcomers welcome. Cost $2. Info: 604-607-0504.
Square Dance Classes – Sundays at 12:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, Fraser Hwy. at 273 Street. Singles and couples welcome, free admission, first three dances no experience. Info: call Tyler, 604-590-9039.
Aldergrove Toastmasters Leaders Club – meet the first and third Monday of each month from 6:45 to 8 p.m., upstairs room on the far right, 26245 – 28 Ave., Aldergrove. Info: president Millie McConnell, 604-825-3334.
Yoga in the Country – at Jubilee Community Hall, 7989 Bradner Rd. Abbotsford, Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30. All levels welcome. Drop in fee $6 per session, bring a yoga mat. Certified instructors.
Glen Valley Watershed Society – Is the future of our local streams health important to you? Join a group of interesting, passionate people that are looking for others with the same interests in NE Langley/NW Abbotsford – to protect our waterways to ensure a healthy environment. Info: Lisa at stewardship@leps.bc.ca
Aldergrove Toastmasters – meets every Monday, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove Community Secondary School in room 125. Boost your self confidence; become a better speaker and have fun. Info: Vicki Austad, 604-856-5970.
Volunteer Drivers Needed – to help seniors. No special insurance needed. Kilometres reimbursed. Call Janice at 604-530-3020 Ext 302.
Aldergrove Art Club – join our friendly group every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. at the OAP Hall, 3015 – 273 St., Aldergrove. Info: Laurie at 604-856-6990 or Sheila at 604-539-0225.
People in Pain Network – non-profit organization which assists people living with all types of chronic pain. A new, free Fraser Valley support group at Aldergrove’s Seventh-Day Adventist Church, on the third Tuesday each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at 26245 – 28 Ave., Aldergrove. Info: Dick e-mail at dick@pipain.com, or 604-928-0486.
Classics Book Club – Join the lively discussion at this new book club and get acquainted with the great books of world literature. Meets on the first Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Murrayville Library. Coffee provided.
Fort Langley Library Knitting Circle – Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Drop-in. Bring your knitting to the library and enjoy the companionship of working with others on your project. Beginners welcome. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca
Fraser Health Crisis Line – recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Visit website www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line.
Post Abortion Healing Services – for post abortion healing support, please contact Tanya at Your Pregnancy Options, Aldergrove – info@yourpregnancyoptions.ca, 604-856-9151, www.yourpregnancyoptions.ca
Langley Amateur Radio Association — meets first Thursday of month at 7 p.m. at Brookswood Firehall #5, 20355 32nd Ave., Langley. Coffee and sweets provided. Info, email: Don dondee@shaw.ca
