A Gift of Christmas – free community concert hosted by MP Mark Warawa, featuring musical talents of vocalists Andrea and Amaris, Crystal Hicks, opera soprano Alison Nystrom, and pianist Dennis Enns on Sunday, Dec. 18. Reception 1 p.m., concert 2 p.m. at Chief Sepass Theatre, Langley Fine Arts School, 9096 Trattle Street, Ft. Langley. RSVP 604-534-5955, or mark.warawa.a6@parl.gc.ca, please advise of any special accessibility or seating needs. Donations to Langley Food Bank gratefully accepted.
So This is Christmas – presented by the Langley Community Chorus. Matinee concert Sunday Dec. 11, 3 p.m. St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 264 St., Aldergrove. Info: www.langleychorus.org
A Donnelly Family Christmas – an affordable family Christmas concert featuring “Mr. O Canada” Mark Donnelly, Friday, Dec. 23 at Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission (604-820-3961). Tickets $20 at all Ticketmaster Locations, by phone 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca
Parent Child Mother Goose Program – Tuesdays, Jan. 10-Mar. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. at Langley City Library. Focusing on the pleasure and power of rhymes, songs, and stories together with your baby or toddler enhances the parent-child relationship. You’ll give your child healthy early experiences with language and communication. Bring your baby, age 0-15 months, to this interactive group experience and network with other parents and caregivers. This 10-week program is a relaxed and social way to build on your parenting strengths and learn new ways of interacting with your child. To register, contact Bernice Way at Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services 604-857-4662.
Country Legends Cash & Cline – starring Sara Jeanne Hosie as Patsy Cline and David James & Big River as Johnny Cash on Wednesday, March 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Advance tickets $38.50 at Centre Box Office (604-391-SHOW (7469)) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Scandinavian Christmas – Scandinavian Club of Fraser Valley annual Christmas potluck dinner on Mon., Dec. 12, at Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St., Abbotsford at 6 p.m. Delicious Christmas dishes, Scandinavian music and carol singing. Potential new members are welcome as guests. First-time attendees enter free of charge, but everyone expected to contribute to dinner. Info: Len at 604-857-2740 or Eigil Jensen at 604-870-8601, or email jensenke@shaw.ca
Community Cares Food Bank Fundraiser – Sat., Dec. 10, noon to 10 p.m. at Aldergrove Legion hall, 26607 Fraser Hwy. Raffle prizes, live music by Tidelander and Sweet Max, Subway sandwiches by donation, snacks, refreshments, face painting and crafts for kids and Christmas carol singing. Donations of food, clothing and cash welcomed. Info: 604-617-2227 or email communitycares@live.ca
“So This is Christmas” Concert – with Langley Community Chorus on Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 – 264 St., Aldergrove Light refreshments provided. Fun for the whole family. Tickets $15 or $10 for students. Info: 604-856-5393, see website: www.st-dunstans.ca
New Years Celebration – at Bradner Community Club, 5305 Bradner Rd., Dec. 31. Doors open 6:30 p.m., dinner served at 7:30 p.m. and music gets underway at 9. DJ services will be provided by Phat Boyz, and your $30 ticket includes dinner, party favours and champagne at midnight. Tickets available at Bradner Store, 5440 Bradner Rd., or call 604-856-8441.
The Christmas Rose – music, legends and tales of Christmas with Irish harpist and storyteller Patrick Ball, Tues., Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 7756 Grand St., Mission. Tickets $20, available on-line at https://ssitickets.com/missionfolkfestival/EventSelection.aspx
Live Music Céilidh (Kay-lee) – on Thurs., Dec. 8, 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Road, Ft. Langley. A “mini concert” for music lovers and a jam for entertainers. Music, song, fun and food. Tickets at the door $5, includes a ”lunch” and open tea and coffee pots. Performers can contact: jackwilliamson@telus.net or 604-888-7925.
Christmas Crafts – Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2-3 p.m. at City of Langley Library, phone 604-514-2855. Design your own Christmas tree ornaments – one of which you can eat. All supplies provided. Drop-in. Info at website: www.fvrl.ca
Christmas Cheer – on Monday, Dec. 12, 3-5 p.m., welcome Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at the Muriel Arnason Library. They will read “Twas The Night Before Christmas”, and sing Christmas songs. Bring your camera to take pictures of your child with Santa. Enter a children’s Christmas book draw. Enjoy hot apple cider and cookies. This is a free, drop-in program, and appropriate for all ages. For any details, call 604-532-3590 or visit Muriel Arnason Library.
Family Storytimes – Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. At Walnut Grove Library, Thursdays, Nov. 24 – Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m. – noon; and at Fort Langley Library, Thursdays, Dec. 1 – 15, 10 – 10:30 a.m. Registration is required for these free programs. To register, please visit or call your local library.
Singalong Songfests – join in or listen while the A-Tones celebrate “the old tunes” with singalong songfests in Abbotsford, Mondays, 1-3 p.m. All ages, genders and ethnicities are welcome. Song lyrics are provided. Sessions include pop songs from the past, gospel, folk music, blues, country, standards, old-timers and requests. Seasonal and holiday songs as the dates dictate. Instruments are invited (piano & organ available) at the ASA Drop-in Centre, on Cyril St. Info: Ed, 604-853-8624 or e-mail songbag@bigstring.com
Rick Valiant’s Songs of Sinatra – Wednesday, Dec. 28, Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $32.50 at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services.
Jay And The Americans – Friday, Feb. 24 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $50 at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services.
Earth Formed and Water Rendered – Fraser Valley Watercolour Society and Fraser Valley Potters Guild art show at Langley Centennial Museum, Fort Langley until Tuesday, Dec. 20. Wide range of traditional watercolour paintings as well as pottery done by local artists. Hours Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. and Sunday 1-4:45 p.m. at 9135 King Street, Fort Langley. Info: Carol Portree 604-850-9694 or Anne White 604-855-5363.
Langley Amateur Radio Association – meets first Thursday of month (unless otherwise advised) at 7 p.m. at Brookswood Firehall #5, 20355 32nd Ave., Langley. Coffee and sweets provided. Info, email: Don dondee@shaw.ca
Knitting Circle – Aldergrove Library, 1st and 3rd Thursdays of month, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Dec. 1. Feeling at loose ends? Why not gather up your project and join other adult knitters who are open to learning and sharing ideas. You’ll be glad you did.
Adult Chess – Aldergrove Library, 2nd Wednesday of month, 7–8:30 p.m. (Dec. 14) Chess! The best game in the world! Must already know how to play chess. Bring a board and timer if you have them. Warm-up games begin at 6:30.
Fraser Valley Woodworkers Guild – meets on the first Wednesday of the month to share ideas, expertise and experience. Check www.fvwwg.ca for time, location.
Aldergrove Art Club – every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 – 273 St. Everyone welcome. Info: 604-856-8349.
The Northern Pikes – perform Friday, Feb. 10 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $32.50 at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services.
The Jim Cuddy Band – performs Sunday, Jan. 8 at Clarke Theatre, Mission (604-820-3961). Advance tickets $45 at all Ticketmaster Locations, by phone 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca
TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a non profit weight loss support, group meets Monday night in Aldergrove. Info: Susan at 604-856-1138.
Abbotsford Quilters Guild – meets 2nd Tuesday monthly at Ross Road Community Church, 3160 Ross Rd. Meetings at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Info: www.abbotsfordquilters.org
Square Dancing – Langley’s Murrayville Hall, 21667 – 48 Ave. on Sundays at 1 p.m. Hosted and taught by callers Tyler Wagner (604-817-9350) and Wendy Krueger (778-878-4244). Beginners from 1 till 2:30 p.m., 2:30 till 4 p.m. for more experienced dancers.
Partnership Bridge – at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 – 273 Street, Fridays at 7 p.m. except 2nd Friday of month. Newcomers welcome. Admission $3. Info: 604-856-3029.
Langley Meals on Wheels – seeking volunteers for Food & Friends programs in Aldergrove and Walnut Grove. Opportunity to volunteer in community. Info: 604-533-1679 or email info@langleymealsonwheels.com
Fraser Health Crisis Line – recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience needed; extensive training and on-going support is provided. Pick up an info package at Options Community Services, 9815 – 140 St., Surrey or e-mail claudiak@scss.ca
Langley Elks #259 – volunteers wanted to assist with our community ventures to support our children’s charities. Join us at meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 8 p.m. at Langley Elks Plaza, #6 4044 – 200B St. Langley. Info: Ray Wojtas 604-533-7517 or Dave Sallenback 604-856-3559.
