Ongoing
• Shot in the Dark: Fall film series features 7 p.m. showings at the Cineplex Langley for $10 each. Nov. 20: Sometimes Always Never: British drama about family. Info: Shotinthedark.ca.
• Social Security: Surrey Little Theatre production is Thursdays to Sundays to Nov. 16 at 7027 184th St. Tickets: $18-$20, at surreylittletheatre.com or info@surreylittletheatre.com.
• Drop Dead: Farce being staged by Langley Players, 4307 200th St., at 8 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays until Nov. 16 with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. Tickets: $20, at brownpapertickets.com. Elks Lodge $259 fundraiser is Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Call Barb, 604-889-1160.
• Incognito: Langley Arts Council fundraising exhibition is at the Township Civic Facility, 20338 65th Ave. All works shown anonymously. Artists’ identity found out at time of purchase. 10×10 inch works are $100. Exhibition runs to Jan. 6.
• 12 Days of Christmas Raffle: Big Brothers Big Sisters Langley fundraiser features prizes drawn on 12 dates between Dec. 3 and 20. Prizes include gift baskets, trips, gala tickets, fitness packages, event tickets, and jewelry. Tickets: $20 each or three for $50. Info: langley.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.
• The Snow Queen: Trinity Western University’s adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson tale is staged Tuesday to Saturday Nov. 19 to 30 at the campus. 7 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday with 2 p.m. Saturday matinees. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com (event 4324444).
Friday, Nov. 15
• Foyer Art Program 2020: Deadline to apply to exhibit at Langley Centennial Museum is Nov. 15. Preference given to Langley artists but any Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley two- and three-dimensional artists can apply. Info: museum.tol.ca.
• In the Italian Style: Trinity Western University Chamber Singers concert is at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Langley Mennonite Fellowship, 20997 40th Ave. Tickets: $10 (students pay what they can) at the door.
Saturday, Nov. 16
• Glass Half Full: Langley Hospice Society fundraiser with the Fraser Valley Potters Guild is at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Harrison Pointe, 21616 52nd Ave. Enjoy wines, craft beers, local spirits, and hors d’oevres. Info: langleyhospice.com.
• Pub night: Langley Pos-Abilities Society fundraiser is Nov. 16 at the Artful Dodger Pub, 2364 200th St. Doors open at 5 p.m. with roast beef dinner at 6 p.m. Limited space. Games, auctions, door prizes, raffles, and more. Tickets: $25, at www.pos-abilities.org or 604-961-0117.
• SongStage: Bez Arts Hub, 20230 64th Ave., hosts an evening of songs and stories starting at 8 p.m. on Nov. 16. Info: bezartshub.com.
• Poetry writing: Writer Susan McCaslin leads a workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Fort Gallery, 9048 Glover Rd Info: fortgallery.ca.
Sunday, Nov. 17
• Cafe Classico: Paul Hung, flute, and Leslie Janos, piano, perform at the Langley Community Music School on Nov. 17. Coffee and conversation is at 2:30 p.m. with the performance at 3:30. Tickets: $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for students. Info: info@langleymusic.com.
Monday, Nov. 18
• VIP Shopping Extravanza: Toy Traders eent is at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 and raises money for the Critter Care Wildlife Society. Tickets at eventbrite.ca and include refreshments and a chance at prizes.
Thursday, Nov. 21
• Ceilidh: Monthly Martime style music parties are 7 to 9:45 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Church Hall. Enjoy live music and a traditional lunch (biscuits, jam, coffee and tea). Performers wanted. Info: Jack Williamson, 604-888-7925 or jackwilliamson@telus.net. Dates: Nov. 21 and Dec. 12.
• Album release party: West My Friend releasing In Constellation at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the United Churches of Langley Murrayville, 21562 Old Yale Rd. Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 at the door for adults. $10 for students and seniors. Info: unitedchurchesoflangley.ca/news/west-my-friend.
• TrailerHawk: Band performs at Gabby’s Cabaret on Nov. 21 at 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $10, at eventbrite.com.
Libraries
Programs are free unless noted otherwise.
• Aldergrove Library, 26770 29th Ave., 604-856-6415
• Brookswood Library, 20045 40th Ave., 604-534-7055
– Knit and Crochet Nights: For knitters and crocheters of all abilities and ages. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
• City of Langley Library, 20399 Douglas Cres., 604-514-2850
• Stuffy sleepover: Kids can make a library card for their stuffy and settle in for a bedtime story. They tuck in their stuffy who will stay overnight in the library and kids return to pick them up in the morning. Starts at 4 p.m. Nov. 22.
– Babytime, Mondays, 2 to 2:30 p.m.
– Storytime, Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
– LEGO Club, Mondays, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
– Close Knit Langley, Tuesdays, 2:30 to 5 p.m.
– Scrabble Club, Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Fort Langley Library, 9167 Glover Rd., 604-888-0722
• Muriel Arnason Library, #130 20338 65th Ave., 604-532-3590
• Murrayville Library, 22071 48th Ave., 604-533-0339
– Collector Club: Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month (except in July and August). Chat with other collectors of items new and old. Learn about community resources and more. Free.
– Tween Tuesday: For Grades 5 to 8. Learn about the FVRL Playground and other creative projects. From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Walnut Grove Library, 8889 Walnut Grove Dr., 604-882-0410
Honouring history
• Aldergrove Telephone Museum, 3190 271st St., 604-857-0555, www.telephonemuseum.ca
• B.C. Farm Museum, 9131 King St., 604-888-2273, www.bcfma.com
• Canadian Museum of Flight, 5333 216th St. hangar 3, 604-888-3992, www.canadianflight.org
• Langley Centennial Museum, 9135 King St., 604-888-3922
• Fort Langley National Historic Site 23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777
• Louis Riel Day: Activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 to showcase Metis culture.
• Douglas Day: Learn more about Sir James Douglas and the creation of British Columbia in 1858 with activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 17.
• Heritage CN Station: See the 1915 station, the heritage gardens, and vintage rail cars from noon to 4 p.m. weekends. Info: www.langleyheritage.ca. Volunteers needed Saturday and Sunday.
• Langley Memorial Hospital Museum: in Michaud House, 5202 204th St.
• Surrey Museum 17710 56A Ave., 604-592-6956 surrey.ca/heritage
Out and about
• Brookswood Senior Centre, 19899 36th Ave., offers lots of activities:
– Square and Round Dancing, Tuesday (plus) 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Wednesday (beginner/mainstream) 7 to 9:30 p.m. (September to May)
– Beginner line dancing, Thursday 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
– Beginner Plus, Thursday, 2:45 to 4 p.m.
– Intermediate line dancing, Thursday 4 to 5:45 p.m.
– Synergy advanced line dancing, Sunday, 12:30 to 3:45 p.m., and Thursday, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. High improver intermediate class, Thursday 8 to 10 p.m.
• Surrey Square Wheelers: Wednesday: beginner/mainstream level 7 p.m. $5 and $6 for guests. At the Brookswood Seniors Centre, 19899 36th Ave. Info: mwilson.ssw@gmail.com, 604-534-0863 or 604-916-0653, surrey.squaredance.bc.ca.
Mondays
• Langley Garden Club: Regular meetings are the second Monday each month at the United Churches of Langley (formerly Sharon United), 216th Street and 48th Avenue at 7 p.m. with parlor show, speaker and refreshments. Drop-ins are welcome. Info: langleygardenclub.com.
• Port Kells Art Club: Offers classes. All levels of experience welcome. In oils and acrylics. Annual membership: $30. The club holds two art shows annually. Meets September to June at 20701 Fraser Hwy. Info: Susan Black, 604-592-2357 or susan.black@shaw.ca.
• Fraser Valley Symphony: Positions available (violin, viola, and string bass), but other interested musicians are invited to inquire. Grade 8 RCM or equivalent required. Rehearsals are Monday 7:15 p.m. at Abbotsford Traditional School. Info: lindsaymellor@hotmail.com.
• Langley Concert Band accepts new members (teens and adults) with at least one year of musical experience and meets Mondays 7-9 p.m. in the R.E. Mountain Secondary band room, 7755 202A St. Info: thelangleyconcertband@gmail.com or 604-513-8927. All instruments welcome. Musicians must have a minimum one year playing their instrument and a love of music.
• Senior Opus Singers: No experience is necessary. Group performs at retirement facilities and familiar tunes from days gone by. Rehearsals are Monday afternoons at the Renaissance Retirement Resort, 6676 203rd St., from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Info: senioropussingers@gmail.com.
Tuesdays
• Scottish Country Dancing: The first lesson is free. Check out the lively dancing. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. The group meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Fort Langley Community Hall. $5. No experience needed and no partner required. Info: Louise 604 987 3792, mlmurphy@telus.net or lonotera@shaw.ca.
Wednesdays
• Creative Compass Society: Open mike events every second Wednesday at Maria’s Gelato, Fort Langley. Music starts at 3 to 7 p.m. Myles of Smiles is dedicated to musician Myles Seib who died of a brain tumour at 29. Performers wanted for upcoming events. Info: @creativecompasssociety.
• Langley Community Chorus: Join the 80-voice choir that rehearses Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The chorus is seeking male tenors. Info: membership@langleychorus.org.
• South Fraser Pipes and Drums: The group meets Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. at Coghlan Hall. Potential members welcome. Info: Nancy, 604-782-9975.
• Music@Midweek: Free concerts are at noon in the Langley auditorium of Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
• Langley Quilters’ Guild: Members meet on the fourth Wednesday, except in December, at the George Preston Recreation Centre. The day meeting is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The evening meeting is 7:15 to 9 p.m. Info: Kathleen, 604-597-6414, or www.langleyquiltersguild.com.
• Langley Camera Club: Meets 7 p.m. at Fort Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Rd., on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wed. of each month. All levels of photographers and newcomers welcome. Info: 604-532-9212.
• Opus One Women’s Choir: Accepting new members. No audition or experience required, only the love of singing! New members accepted September and January. Rehearsals are every Wednesday at R.E. Mountain Secondary School band room. 7:15-9:15 p.m. Info: opusonewomenschoir@gmail.com.
Thursdays
• Square dancing: Adult beginner classes are at the Brookswood Seniors’ Centre, 19899 36th Ave., 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Info.: 604-838-8821, jamonce@shaw.ca or www.surrey.squaredance.bc.ca.
• Langley Writers’ Guild: Meets 10 a.m.-noon on the first, second, and fourth Thursdays of the month at St. Joseph’s Hall, 20676 Fraser Hwy. All genres. Meets September to June. The group will consider one evening meeting per month if there is interest. Info: Deanna, 604-530-0951.
• Central Valley Community Pipe Band: The band is accepting new pipers and drummers of all levels. Meets Wednesday evenings at Coghlan Community Hall. An 8-week beginners’ program will be offered in the new year. Contact Nancy Gleeson (nancygleeson@gmail.com or 604-782-9975).
• Men’s a cappella group: New members welcome to the group that meets Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at 20525 72nd Ave. Info: Gord, 604-530-4795.
• South Fraser Community Band – Intermediate band looking for new members (Surrey-White Rock-Langley-Aldergrove-Abbotsford). Meet in the music room of Elgin Park Secondary School, 13484 24th Ave., Surrey. Rehearsals are from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. Info: President Bob Butula at 604-502-0456.
Fridays
• Partners Bridge – Every Friday except the second Friday of each month, at 7 p.m. at Aldergrove’s OAP Hall. Cost is $2.
Saturdays
Old-time dances: OAP hall, 3015 273rd St., has Saturday dances from 1 to 4 p.m. $6, includes snacks and tea/coffee.
Sundays
• Guys ‘N Gals Square Dance Club – Dance classes every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the OAP Hall, 3015 273rd St. The first three classes are free to new dancers, $7 at the door.
