The Mission Heritage Association invites the public join them in Fraser River Heritage Park as the 24th season of the Envision Financial Twilight Concert Series continues.
Local favourites Kitchen Sync return to the Envision Financial Twilight Concert stage on Friday, June 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. As founder of the Stepping Stone Music Company, Liisa Nessim has been instructing aspiring musicians of the Fraser Valley for years. It was in the Stepping Stone studio that Kitchen Sync was formed, bringing together eclectic local artists to perform original songs and covers. Kitchen Sync always performs from the heart, promising a rousing and crowd-pleasing evening in the park.
The Envision Financial Twilight Concert Series welcomes Murphy’s Lagh to Fraser River Heritage Park on Wednesday, June 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. Belfast-born singer, guitarist, and tin whistle master Damian Brennan joins with local fiddling sensation Jennie Bice to form Murphy’s Lagh, a band well known at local venues and concert series throughout B.C. Pouring energy and passion into every performance, Murphy’s Lagh entrances their audience with everything from soft Irish ballads to fiddle and bodhran-driven reels.
On Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7-8 p.m. from June 4 to August 29, bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for a range of live music at Fraser River Heritage Park. Concert goers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner or treat themselves to a special pre-concert meal at the Blackberry Kitchen or The Log Cabin Café. Admission to the concerts is free, though donations to this community-based series are appreciated.
For more information about the Envision Financial Twilight Concert Series, including the full concert schedule, contact the Mission Heritage Association at 604.826.0277, email twilightconcerts.mission@gmail.com or visit online at heritagepark-mission.ca or facebook.com/envisiontwilightconcertseries.
Other events:
Seniors Old Time Dance – Saturday, 1-4 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 – 273 St. $6 admission includes refreshments. Coming up June 21 is the Ukrainian Dance Band. Then off for summer break, returning in September.
Family Canada Day Celebration – in Fort Langley at the Farm Museum, 9131 King Street, and neighboring attractions on July 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Cool Balloon Guy will twist balloons from 10:30-12:30. Aldor Acres Petting Zoo will be on site all day. Live entertainment happens on the street and demonstrations of Canadian pioneer life happen inside the museum. Children can pickup a passport at any of the participating attractions, do the activity and enter to win a prize basket. Complete an all new scavenger hunt and get a prize. Info: www.bcfma.com
Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available Friday, June 27 at a fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 – 108 Ave, Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer. Info: 604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313.
Casting Crowns – with Mandisa and Sidewalk Prophets, Sunday, September 28, 6 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $15, $30, $40, $65 (Plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, House of James & Blessings (Langley & Chilliwack), by phone 1-855-985-5000.
Mount Lehman Garden Club – monthly meeting on Thursday, June 19 at 7 p.m. in the Mount Lehman Community Hall, 6418 Mount Lehman Road. The speaker this month is Ewan MacKenzie, talking about grasses. Info: Yvonne at 604-856-0313.
Trooper – with special guests Me And Mae and Tommy Alto, Friday, August 1 at the Star of The Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific Ave., White Rock. Tickets $52.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at Ticketweb and Tapestry Music. Charge online at www.ticketweb.ca or charge by phone at 1-888-222-6608. This show is 19+.
27th annual Mission Folk Music Festival – at the beautiful Fraser River Heritage Park, July 25 to 27. The roster is brimming with artists from Ireland to Korea, West Africa to Winnipeg, Fiji to Bellingham, Victoria to Cuba and beyond. Go to the website: http://www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca/ and check out the artists, get your early bird tickets before June 30.
Aldergrove Skating Club – hosting a barbecue fundraiser and early registration-information day for Learning to Skateprogram, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Otter Co-op.
Brad Paisley – with special guests, Friday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $59.50, $89.50 (plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, phone 1-855-985-5000.
Aldergrove Fair Days – July 18-20 at Aldergrove Athletic Park, Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, Aldergrove Senior Secondary. Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aldergrove’s premier event of the summer with fun for the entire family: a classic car Show ‘n Shine, entertainment, rides, food, and great things to see and buy throughout each day. Parade, Agriculture, Antique Tractor Pull, Fast Draw Championship, Kids Zone, Reptile Guy and much, much more. Admission is by reasonable donation. Info: www.aldergrovefairdays.com
Trooper – with special guest Me And Mae, Friday August 8 at Chilliwack Heritage Park. Tickets are free with fair admission.
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 for all animals, from the smallest mayfly, salmon and other fish species, birds of all sizes, small rodents to large mammals such as deer and bear. Info: Lisa at stewardship@leps.bc.ca
Langley Community Farmers Market – Fresh, local and organic. Every Wednesday, 2-6:30 p.m. until Oct. 8. Fill your basket and feed your soul at Langley’s tastiest outdoor market with over 40 vendors that “Make it, Bake it or Grow it” selling the very best this region has to offer. Kwantlen University Campus Courtyard, 20901 Langley Bypass with 30 minutes free parking. See website: www.lcfm.ca
WWE Live – Summerslam Heatwave Tour, Saturday, August 9, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $20, $35, $65, $95 (plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or by phone 1-855-985-5000.
Alan Jackson – with special guests, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $39, $69, $79, $89 (plus FMF & service charges), available at abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone 1-855-985-5000
Rockin’ River Musicfest – at Mission Raceway Park (32670 Dyke Rd., Mission), will feature acts such as Rascal Flatts, Terri Clark, Gord Bamford, The Road Hammers, Hey Romeo, Julian Austin and many more in its Aug. 7-9 lineup, performing on three stages. Early bird tickets and camping reservations are now available at rockinriverfest.com
John Fogerty – Friday, Nov. 28 at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets $20-$74.50 at Ticketmaster outlets.
Divas: Vaudeville Meets Vegas – starring Bonnie Kilroe, Sunday, June 22 at the Cascades Casino 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/.
Doobie Brothers – Sunday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $35.25, $45.25, $65.25 (plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone 1-855-985-5000.
Langley Art Tour – registration is open. Organisers of the 6th annual Langley art studio tour is now issuing a call to all artists to join on Sept. 20-21 and 27-28. Artists who do not have their own studio can be placed with those who have. Info and registration forms visit their website at langleyartstudiotour.ca or email langleystudiotour@gmail.com
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.
TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a non profit weight loss support group, meets Monday night in Aldergrove. Info: Susan at 604-856-1138.
Seniors Fitness Exercises – with qualified instructor, every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 – 273 Street. Cost is $6 per week.
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.
Seniors Carpet Bowling – every Thursday afternoon, 1:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3025 – 273 Street. Cost is $1 per week.
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 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.
Aldergrove ESL Classes – Free English as Second Language classes every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Dunstans Anglican Church, 3025 – 264 Street, Aldergrove. All are welcome.
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 – If you are interested in 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
