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Feeling the Force in Langley City

A short time ago, in a galaxy close by
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Obi-Kai Kenobi shows some children how to apply a “Force push.” The Star Wars themed event on Saturday in Langley City was part of the McBurney Plaza Summer Series presented by the Downtown Langley Business Association and the City of Langley. Dan Ferguson Langley Times

When Obi-Kai Kenobi quizzed the young would-be apprentices about different uses of the force, one mentioned the “Force choke” applied by Darth Vader in the Star Warts movies.

That was a little advanced, Kenobi said, and set about teaching the kids how to apply a “Force Push” to move the immovable instead.

With him was a R2 unit that had a bad habit of playing the disco version of the Star Wars film theme, and a helper all in white with familiar-looking hair buns.

The Saturday show was the “Jedi in the Plaza” event, part of the free McBurney Plaza Summer Series presented by the Downtown Langley Business Association and the City of Langley.

In addition to the live show with performers from the Young Wizards Academy, there were Star Wars-themed painting lessons by Zealous Arts.

Upcoming events at the Plaza

Sports in the Plaza

Saturday, July 29, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Meet local sport celebrities and to take part in interactive activities including the Revolution Martial Arts Obstacle Course. The BC Sports Hall of Fame will be on site with their community outreach team and historical memorabilia.

Meet and greet photo opportunities include athletes from the Langley Rivermen, Vancouver Canucks, UFC – Revolution Fight Team, Vancouver White Caps and Vancouver Giants.

World Music in the Plaza

Saturday, Aug 12, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Live performances scheduled by by Ache Brasil. Canadian Celtic folk band Blackthorn , Jamaican fire limbo dancer “King Fish,” and the Hurricanes Korean Youth Drum Association

There will be a limbo competition early on.

Arts Alive

Saturday, August 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Over 200 visual and performing artists, the event features live musical performances, artists and artisans including live demonstrations, a children’s venue and special performance surprises.



Dan Ferguson

About the Author: Dan Ferguson

Best recognized for my resemblance to St. Nick, I’m the guy you’ll often see out at community events and happenings around town.
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