“Here Comes The Sun” – Langley Community Chorus spring concert. A wide variety of wonderful music relating to the spring and summer seasons will be performed. Afternoon matinee takes place at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 27 at Sharon United Church, 21562 Old Yale Road, Langley. Tickets are available at the door a half hour before each concert. Adult tickets are $15, students $10, and under-6 are free. Further information and music program can be found at: www.langleychorus.org
Johnny Vallis – tribute to Buddy Holly, 2:30 matinee, Sunday, June 24 at the Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at www.ticketweb.ca and from Casino Guest Services.
The Fantasticks – Gallery 7 Theatre & Performing Arts presents June 8-9, 14-16, 21-23, 7:30 p.m., plus discount matinees June 9 & 16, 2 p.m., at MEI Theatre, 4081 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. Tickets: $20 adults, $18 seniors & students, $17 groups (10+), $12 children 12 & under. matinees: $15 general, $12 children 12 & under. Phone orders: 604-852-3701 or 1-800-665-8828 (have VISA or Master Card ready). Info: www.gallery7theatre.com
Envision Twilight Concert Series – at Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission. Community free-by-donation series runs Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m. until August 31. Hatzic Secondary School Jazz Band and Affirmation Vocal Jazz Choir on Friday, June 1. Mission Secondary School Jazz Band on Wednesday, June 6. Blackberry Kitchen is open after 4 p.m. Log Cabin Café full service concession. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Admission free but donations are appreciated.
Pretty Posies Dinner – Abbotsford After 5 club, Monday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. Tickets $18 at ABC Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford. Julie Swanberg from Sweet Nothings on Floral Designs for the Young at Heart. Speaker Patty Tyson, a communicator with a zest for living and a heart for women, will tell us “What I Know For Sure”. Reservations: Pat 604-856-7513 or dfolson@shaw.ca
An Exhibition of Bleaf – works in photo-based abstraction by local artist George Rychter, Friday, May 25 to Tuesday, June 19, Abbotsford Arts Council show at Kariton Art Gallery and Boutique, Mill Lake Park, 2387 Ware Street, Abbotsford. All ages. Info: 604-852-9358.
Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available Friday, May 25 at 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.
Summer Barbecue Bash – at Jubilee Hall, 7999 Bradner Rd., June 2. Doors 7 p.m., dinner 7:45. Jerry Doucette plus the Longriders, two great bands and a buffet dinner. Small venue, huge hardwood dance floor. Reasonable drink prices. Overnight parking allowed. Tickets $40 ($45 at door) available at Wilway Lumber, 28728 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove or www.brownpapertickets.com. Info: www.facebook.com/jubileehall or 604-856-4375.
Divas: Vegas Meets Vaudeville – starring impersonator Bonnie Kilroe, Saturday, June 16 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $25 (plus facility fee and service charges) at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services.
The Sweet – Thursday, June 14 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $49.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services.
Downsizing Successfully – a presentation by professional organizer Ranka Burzan, Thursday June 7 at 7:00 pm Murrayville Library, 22071 – 48 Ave. Phone the library to reserve a seat for this free presentation: 604-533-0339.
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security – Find out about the benefits available under CPP and OAS: Survivor/Death Benefits, Canada Pension Disability Benefits, Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Allowance for the Survivor. Learn about eligibility, when to apply, how to access, required documentation and who to contact for help. Presented by Service Canada. Phone the library to reserve a seat. June 6 at 10:30 a.m., Murrayville Library, 604-533-0339 and June 6 at 2 p.m., Fort Langley Library, 604-888-0722.
Conversation Circles – Thursdays, May 17-June 28, 3-4 p.m., join group leaders Olga Toth and Virginia Miller at the City of Langley Library to practice your English in a fun and friendly environment. You will improve your conversation skills and make new friends. Refreshments provided. Drop-in. Info: 604-514-2855.
Langley Elks 12th Annual Hawaiian Pig Roast – Saturday, June 2, doors open 6 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m. at George Preston Arena, 20699 – 42 Ave., Langley. Tickets $25 per person. Contact: Dave or Deb 604-856-3559, Gary or Barb 604-889-1160, Ron 604-532-3126. All proceeds support Elks children charities.
RUSH: Race and Urban Scavenger Hunt – BC Lung Association hosts Saturday, June 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. all over Metro Vancouver. Teams of two sign up to scour Metro Vancouver on foot and by public transit to complete 10 Checkpoint Challenges within a 6-hour time limit. Checkpoint Challenges will test teams’ limits both mentally and physically with the prize of an amazing trip for two around the world. Space is limited: visit www.rushvancouver.ca or call the BC Lung Association at 604-731-5864. Each team must fundraise a minimum $200 by event day, June 23.
TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a non profit weight loss support group, meets Monday nights in Aldergrove. Info: Susan at 604-856-1138.
Housing Presentations for Seniors – Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon at Langley Seniors Resource and Recreation Centre, 20605 51B Ave. June 16, SAFER (Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters). Call 604-530-3020 to pre-register. No admission fee.
John Mellencamp – June 19 at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Canada’s Cowboy Junkies are his special guests. Tickets range in price from $42.50 to $95, available at www.abbotsfordcentre.ca, the AESC box office, the Abbotsford Recreation Centre and Matsqui Recreation Centre Ticket Outlets or by calling 1-866-977-2372.
Moms’ Morning Out — A morning at which you can discuss your concerns and challenges and share your ideas and solutions with other moms. Free nursery and free preschool program, coffee, refreshments, open discussion, and a variety of DIY projects, guests and demos. Tuesday mornings 9-11:30 a.m. at Aldergrove Alliance Church, 26291 28 Ave. Info: 604-856-3447.
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
