BRADNER FLOWER SHOW
The 85th annual Bradner Flower Show starts tomorrow (Friday) and runs all weekend at Bradner Hall, 5305 Bradner Rd. Doors are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with opening ceremonies Friday at 2 p.m. Admission is $2. For the complete schedule, visit facebook.com/bradnerhall. Info: 604-856-8441
GEMs AND MINERALS
The B.C. Gem and Mineral Show takes place April 12-14 at the Ag-Rec Building at Abbotsford Exhibition Park (32470 Haida Drive). Demos, displays, a kids’ creative workshop, gold panning, door prizes and more. Admission is $6 for adults, $2 for students and free for kids under six. Info: lapidary.bc.ca
DANCE AT LEGION
The Abbotsford branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (2513 West Railway) holds a dinner and dance on Friday, April 12. A dinner of ham, scalloped potatoes, veggies and a bun is $10, and is served starting at 6 p.m. Dancing is from 7 to 11 p.m. with music from Wylie and the Other Guy. Tickets are available at the Legion lounge. Info: 604-853-1711.
BELLYDANCE SHOWCASE
Tha Fae Bellydance and Tha Realm Dance Studio presents “Beyond Tha Realm – An Evening with Sharon Kihara and Friends” on Saturday, April 13 at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (32315 South Fraser Way). Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30. Tickets are $25 and are available at Tha Realm Dance Studio (33779 Essendene Ave.), on the third floor of Abbotsford city hall, online at tharealmdancestudio.com or by phone at 604-746-4610.
BAHA’I DINNER
The Baha’i faith in Abbotsford hosts a free multi-faith dinner, devotional and discussion on Saturday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. The location is the Abbotsford Social Activity Association drop-in centre, 2631 Cyril St. Everyone is welcome.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Registration takes place Monday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to noon at 2531 Cyril St. for the next set of computer classes offered by the Abbotsford Social Activity Association. Classes begin the following day, and are held every Tuesday and Thursday for three weeks. Beginners meet at noon and intermediates at 2 p.m. Cost is $60.
CLUB FOr SINGLES
The Singles Travel Club meets Monday, April 15 at 6 p.m. at the ABC Family Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd. The club offers group tours for single people. RSVP to Val at 1-877-523-7823 (ext. 304). Info: singlestravelclub.ca
LEARNING PLUS
The Abbotsford Learning Plus Society offers two classes next week. Both take place from 10 a.m. to noon at Abbotsford Recreation Centre (2499 McMillan Rd.). The topic on Tuesday, April 16 is “What’s New at Your Library.” The topic on Thursday, April 18 is “Forestry in the Chilliwack Forest District.” The cost for each class is $5, plus drop-in fee to the rec centre. Info: 778-808-7377, abbylearnplus@gmail.com or learningplus.ca.
SOCIAL CLUB
The Mission Abby Women’s Social Club meets Wednesday, April 17 at Mission Library (33247 Second Ave.), starting at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome and pay a $3 drop-in fee. Info: Malonie at 604-814-2280 or missionabbysocial@hotmail.com
GARDEN CLUB
The Mount Lehman Garden Club meets Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at Mt. Lehman Community Hall, 6418 Mt. Lehman Rd. Speaker Linda VerBeek talks about European alpine plants. Info: Yvonne at 604-856-0313.
BETTER BREATHERS
The Mission Sumas Abbotsford Better Breathers Club meets Thursday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Cascade Community Church, 35190 DeLair Rd. The club is for those who are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and/or asthma.
