Learn To Skate – with the Aldergrove Skating Club. Registration open for all ages and levels: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. and Thursdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m. at Aldergrove Community Arena on 272 Street. Info: 604-857-1696 or e-mail aldergroveskatingclub@shaw.com, website www.aldergroveskatingclub.com
Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available on Friday, Oct. 28 at a fundraiser from 4:30 to 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.
Langley Amateur Radio Association – meets first Thursday of month (unless otherwise advised) at 7 p.m. at Brookswood Firehall #5, 20355 32nd Ave., Langley. Coffee and sweets provided. Info, email: Al almunnik@shaw.ca or Don dondee@shaw.ca
Abbotsford Genealogical Society – monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m. (change in meeting time is for this month only) at Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. “Interest Groups” will be the topic of this afternoon meeting. Doors open at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Info, see website: www.abbygs.ca
Fraser Valley Watercolour Society – Thursday, Oct. 13, 7-9 p.m. at Abbotsford Collegiate Secondary School, Art Room N102, featuring local artist Carol Portree doing demonstration on how to “Critique your own Paintings” using concepts such as values and composition. Drop-in fee for non-members is $7. Info or to reserve your spot, call Carol Portree at 604-850-9694. Website www.MyArtClub.com
Langley Literacy Network – meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2-5 p.m. at City of Langley Library. Open to anyone in the community with an interest in literacy. The meeting will be followed at 4 p.m. by the AGM of the Langley Literacy Association, the non-profit organization which delivers the Wrap-a-Read program through the Langley Christmas Bureau. All are welcome. Info: Kim Davison, 604-514-2855.
Scandinavian Club of Fraser Valley – meet 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 at Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St., Abbotsford. Bring your culinary contribution and enjoy the entertainment focused on Sweden. Guests and potential new members are welcome. Info: Len at 604-857-2740 or Eigil at 604-870-8601, or email jensenke@shaw.ca
Naturopathic Medicine – Dr. Nicole Cerf presents an informative discussion on how naturopathic medicine can help you age with grace, Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. at Murrayville Library, 22071 – 48 Avenue Langley. Phone library at 604-533-0339 to reserve your seat for this free program.
Halloween Magic – Saturday, Oct. 29, 2-3 p.m. at City of Langley Library, join Lutini the Magician for a hilarious show using everyday objects like you’ve never seen them before. Bring the whole family and be amazed by Lutini’s spooky tricks. Drop-in. Info: 604-514-2855.
Pro-D Day Hallowe’en Crafts – Children ages 5 and up are invited to bring their imaginations and create crafts inspired by Halloween. Supplies will be provided, at Muriel Arnason Library, Friday, Oct. 21, 2-4 p.m. Drop-in.
Ian Tyson – performs Monday, Nov. 14 at Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Advance tickets $48 at Centre Box Office (604-391-7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Art Show – Murrayville Library Artists Club, Oct. 1-22 at Murrayville Library, 22071 – 48 Ave., Langley. Info: 604-533-0339.
Knitting Circle – Aldergrove Library, 1st and 3rd Thursdays of month, 10 a.m. to 12 noon (Oct. 20, Nov. 3 and 17, and Dec. 1) Feeling at loose ends? Why not gather up your project and join other adult knitters who are open to learning and sharing ideas. You’ll be glad you did.
Adult Chess – Aldergrove Library, 2nd Wednesday of month, 7–8:30 p.m. (Nov. 9, Dec. 14) Chess! The best game in the world! Must already know how to play chess. Bring a board and timer if you have them. Warm-up games begin at 6:30.
Nobody’s Perfect – Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services will be offering a free 6-week parenting group for parents of children up to 6 years. Childcare and transportation if needed. Starting Oct. 11 to Nov. 15 at Aldergrove Family Place, 27330 – 28 Ave. Tuesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Register: contact Bernice Way 604-857-4662 or email bernice@aldergrovens.com
Rawhide Bones – classic rock Halloween dance party Sat., Oct. 29, 8 p.m. in the lounge of Bob’s Steakhouse, 27083 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. Info: 604-857-7725 or www.bobssteakhouse.ca
Fraser Valley Woodworkers Guild – meets on the first Wednesday of the month to share ideas, expertise and experience. Check www.fvwwg.ca for time, location.
Ukranian Octoberfest Dinner and Dance – Saturday, Oct. 15 at George Preston Centre, 20699 – 42 Ave., Langley. Tickets $25. Ukranian food by Judy at Prairie Cottage, Tropak Dancers, music by Nychyporuk. Doors open 5:30, dinner 6:30 p.m. Info: Barb 604-889-1160 or Ron 604-532-3126.
Aldergrove Art Club – every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 – 273 St. Artist Tony O’Reagan will be teaching for three weeks. Everyone welcome. Info: 604-856-8349.
Fan Halen – authentic tribute to Van Halen, nominated as one of the top tribute acts to perform in Las Vegas, perform Thursday, Nov. 17 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $27.50 at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services.
Fall Business Showcase & Mixer – Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce host on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Langley Events Centre from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free to attend for guests but a reservation is appreciated for catering purposes. Call the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce at 604-530-6656 or email events@langleychamber.com
Fraser Valley Wedding Festival – offers a fun and interactive perspective on wedding planning Monday, Oct. 17, 4-8 p.m. at The Coast Hotel & Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley. Admission $5, tickets available at the door. Info: fraservalleyweddingfestival.com
Earth Formed and Water Rendered – Fraser Valley Watercolour Society and Fraser Valley Potters Guild art show at Langley Centennial Museum, Fort Langley until Tuesday, Dec. 20. Wide range of traditional watercolour paintings as well as pottery done by local artists. Gallery hours Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. and Sunday 1-4:45 p.m. at 9135 King Street, Fort Langley. Info: Carol Portree 604-850-9694 or Anne White 604-855-5363.
Watercolours that Sing – Fraser Valley Watercolour Society Art Show at Kariton Gallery, Abbotsford, until Wednesday, Oct. 26. Wide range of traditional watercolour paintings by local artists, as well as, experimental paintings done in mixed media. Artists reception Sunday, Oct. 2, 1-4 p.m. Gallery hours 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday at 2387 Ware St. Info: Judy Whyte 604-852-9358, Carol Portree 604-850-9694 or Anne White 604-855-5363.
Justine Beaver’s Halloween Adventure – Family Fright at the Fort Oct. 29-30. Showtimes: 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Activities open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Watch Beaver Tales Theatre’s production “Justine Beaver’s Halloween Adventure” where Justine Beaver helps Fingers the Raccoon get over his fears of the wild. Your ticket of lightly frightful fun includes all day activities that will send tickles down the spine. Spooktacular pumpkin-carving, cookie decorating, boo-tiful face painting, trick-or-treat stations and more. Advance tickets recommended. $13.85 per person; annual pass members save 20%; age 2 and younger free. Tickets and info: www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley or 604-513-4777.
TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a non profit weight loss support, group meets Monday night in Aldergrove. Info: Susan at 604-856-1138.
Heritage Apple Day – Saturday, Oct. 1 in Derby Reach Regional Park. Free family event celebrates local apples and local history with activities to please everyone from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children’s activities, Royal Engineer re-enactments, tours of orchards and historic areas, apple tasting, apple and bee experts dispensing advice, fiddlers tapping out tunes, artists painting in the park and free coffee and timbits with Tim Hortons. The only item you can buy to bring home will be heritage apple trees. Info: http://members.shaw.ca/derbyreach.
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
Square Dancing – Langley’s Murrayville Hall, 21667 – 48 Ave. on Sundays 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., 2:30 till 4 p.m. for more experienced dancers.
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. Opportunity to volunteer in community. Info: 604-533-1679 or email info@langleymealsonwheels.com
Choosing to Smile – Aldergrove Library, Wed., Nov. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. Spend an evening with Michelle Rickaby and Glenda Standeven as they share their personal life stories of three friends who happened to have cancer. Their book will be available for purchase. For info visit their website at www.choosingtosmile.com
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.
