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COMMUNITY
• Film Club: April 19, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; via Zoom; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Calling all movie enthusiasts! Don’t know what to watch and spend hours scrolling through Netflix? Watch a movie from FVRL’s DVD collection or on Kanopy — a free streaming service available with your FVRL card — and join us later for a discussion. It’s a book club, but for movies! The movie for April 19 is Boyhood (rated 14A). Mote: The film discussed may include adult content. Please consult with the Motion Picture Association film rating system to see if they are right for you. To register, visit fvrl.ca.
• Armchair Travel: April 22, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; via Zoom; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Find yourself looking longingly at trip photos on your phone? Scratch that travel bug and share your past trips. This isn’t your great uncle Vernon’s slide show. Participants who want to present will have five minutes to say what made their trip special and why others should go. This session will feature a maximum of 10 presenters. Observers welcome. To register, visit fvrl.ca. Interested in presenting? Respond to the email included in your registration confirmation email and we’ll get in touch with instructions.
HEALTH/WELLNESS
• Heartfulness Meditation Workshop Series: Thursdays, April 8-22, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; via Zoom; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Everyone is welcome to join this three-part virtual heartfulness meditation workshop series. Each session will feature a presentation followed by experiential guided heartful techniques. These workshops are suitable for beginners who would like to explore and incorporate heartfulness meditation practice. You can register to attend any or all of the sessions: “Benefits of Meditation” (April 8), “Let Go and Simplify” (April 15) and/or “Freedom From Fear and Anxiety” (April 22). For more info or to register, visit fvrl.ca.
• Anger Management Group: Thursdays starting April 22; via Zoom; This free group from Deltassist will teach participants the skills of effective communication, problem-solving, listening, conflict resolution, impulse control, stress management and coping strategies in relationships that may or may not contain abuse. Note: This group is for people who have not been charged with, or are not currently facing charges related to, domestic violence. A pre-screening interview is required before participating in the group. To register, call Tejinder at 604-594-3455 (ext. 110). For more info visit deltassist.com/news/ongoing-events.
FAMILIES
• Star Wars Day Trivia: May 4, 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.; via Zoom; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Are you a Star Wars fan? Test your knowledge of a galaxy far, far away with our Star Wars Trivia event! Participate “Solo” or as a team with the other rebels in your household. To register, visit fvrl.ca.
KIDS/TEENS
• Sphero SPRK+ Robot Challenge: May 19, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; via Zoom; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Test your creativity! Come up with a chariot attachment that allows your Sphero to carry around quarters and enter our official Sphero Quarter Carrying Challenge. Place a hold on a Sphero SPRK+ robot and pick it up at your local library. Prepare a design before the event and then join us on Zoom to show off your design and to see what other people have come up with. There will be three judging categories: “Straight Line,” “Turning a Corner” and “Style” (the latter to be decided by polling of participants). To register, visit fvrl.ca.
• Teen Pictionary: May 26, 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.; via Zoom; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. How good are your guessing skills? Join us online for a game of Pictionary! Watch library staff draw a variety of things and see who can guess the most correct. For ages 12-17. To register, visit fvrl.ca.
HOBBIES AND CRAFTS
• Knit & Stitch: Second Wednesday of the month, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; via Zoom; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Looking for inspiration for a new project, or want to show off your latest work in progress? Then join your fellow needle crafters for a fun afternoon of relaxing stitching and sharing of projects. All levels and types of needle crafting are welcome (crochet, cross-stitching, embroidery, felting, knitting, etc.). To register, visit fvrl.ca.
• Boundary Bay Quilters’ Guild: Third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; via Zoom; The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild has moved their in-person meetings to Zoom. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 20 and the guest speaker will be long-time friend of the guild Carola Russell to share some ideas on using up scraps and fat quarters. If you are interested in attending, please contact info@boundarybayquiltersguild.com or call 604-948-0692.
MUSIC
• Ukulele Orientation: April 15, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; via Zoom; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Checked out a ukulele from your local FVRL location but don’t know where to start? This intro session will teach you how to tune, some basic chords and strum patterns, and tips and techniques on how to continue learning and improving. To borrow a ukulele or to register for the session, visit fvrl.ca.
• Ukulele Jam: Last Tuesday of the month, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; via Zoom; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at our fun and relaxed virtual ukulele circle. Open to adults 18+. Don’t yet have a ukulele? No problem. Head to fvrl.ca to place a hold on a ukulele and/or to register.
OUTDOORS
• Books & Birdwatching: April 20, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; via Zoom; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Calling bird enthusiasts of all ages! Ever wondered what birds are in your backyard? Join us for a discussion about backyard birds. We’ll feature a selection of books on birds for all ages. This program is fun for the whole flock. To register, visit fvrl.ca.
PHOTOGRAPHY
• 13th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest: April 1-30; online (letstalkdelta.ca/earthdaycontest). Hosted by the City of Delta. Delta residents and City of Delta staff are invited celebrate Earth Day with the City od Delta by participating in the 13th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest! This year’s theme is “Gardens for Nature.” Submit your unaltered photo at letstalkdelta.ca/earthdaycontest, including the photographer’s name, title of the photo and a short description of how the photo subject benefits nature. Deadline for entry is Friday, April 30. Three winners from will be selected from each category — “Adult” (age 18+), “Teen” (12-17), “Youth” (5-11) and “City of Delta staff” (not elegible for the grand prize). One grand prize winner will be chosen out of all eligible entries received, and a “Fan Favourite” will also be chosen based on the number of votes received from Delta residents May 1-14.
PERFORMING ARTS
• The Flame: Hope Springs Eternal Edition: now through May 11; online; Surrey Civic Theatres presents another Digital Stage online performance showcasing a variety of storytellers from across the Lower Mainland and beyond, with host Deb Williams. Event premiered Friday, March 26 and is available to view until May 11 on Surrey Civic Theatres’ Facebook Page, the Digital Stage Event Page, or City of Surrey YouTube Channel. “A night of engaging stories championing human resilience in the face of life’s struggles and challenges.” For info, visit surrey.ca.
• The Piano Men: April 9, 7 p.m.; Surrey Civic Theatre’s Digital Stage presents an online concert featuring dueling pianists Richard Sera and Andre Kunkel (members of local party band Dr Strangelove), with debut broadcast April 9. Free. Info: facebook.com/SurreyCivicTheatres.
SPORTS
• Delta Virtual Triathlon: May 1-16, various locations; In an effort to encourage residents to remain active during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also maintaining the health and safety guidelines set by the provincial health order, the City of Delta is excited to announce the Delta Virtual Triathlon. While the swim component will require pre-registration for lane space at Ladner Outdoor Pool, the bike and run components can be completed at any time between May 1 and 16. Maps for suggested run and bike routes will be available for all participants. Registration opens on March 17 for Delta residents and March 31 for non-Delta residents. To register, visit deltareg.ca or call 604-952-3000. For more information, visit delta.ca/triathlon.
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