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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: What’s there to do in Langley in spring?

Here’s some of what’s going on around the Langleys, including community- and support-group meetings

There’s a family of four red pandas at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, following the delivery of twin cubs – one girl, one boy – last June. Now they need names. (Screengrab Greater Vancouver Zoo)

Aldergrove zoo asks celebrity to help name red panda cubs

Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds encouraged to submit names for the twins

Colton Vandekerkhove grabbed some air Tuesday afternoon, March 21 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. ((Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

PHOTOS: Riding into spring at Aldergrove Athletic Park

Cyclists and skateboarders enjoy the warm weather

Madeline (Maddie) and Jennifer Malloy are facing financial and health challenges, due to the high costs of prescription drugs, which help Jennifer deal with auto immune disorders, blood clots, and kidney disease. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the two former longtime Aldergrove residents, and they’re both very grateful for the help. (Special to The Star)

Condition worsens, but spirit lifted by donors

Long-time former Aldergrove woman moved by those helping cover some of her high prescription costs

  • Mar 23, 2023
Madeline (Maddie) and Jennifer Malloy are facing financial and health challenges, due to the high costs of prescription drugs, which help Jennifer deal with auto immune disorders, blood clots, and kidney disease. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the two former longtime Aldergrove residents, and they’re both very grateful for the help. (Special to The Star)
Rona Tepper and Kristen Gribble are among six women who are active RCMSAR5 Crescent Beach crew members, out of a total 28. Tenures of the women range from eight months to 7.5 years. (Contributed photo)

PHOTOS: Number of women on South Surrey marine-rescue team ‘a bit of anomaly’

More than one-fifth of active RCMSAR5 Crescent Beach crew members are women

Rona Tepper and Kristen Gribble are among six women who are active RCMSAR5 Crescent Beach crew members, out of a total 28. Tenures of the women range from eight months to 7.5 years. (Contributed photo)
A group of 321 Grade 10 and 11 students from the Yamata Gakuin school in Japan arrived at the Langley Christian School on Saturday, March 18, to begin an eight-day Canadian adventure. While here, they are staying with local families. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: More than 300 Japanese students begin a Canadian adventure in Langley

Will be staying with local families for eight days

A group of 321 Grade 10 and 11 students from the Yamata Gakuin school in Japan arrived at the Langley Christian School on Saturday, March 18, to begin an eight-day Canadian adventure. While here, they are staying with local families. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
At Historic Fort Langley, Anna Birnie gave Maple Ridge mom Mia Shin, with daughter Haru, 7, and son Haju, 8, a chance to handle actual fur pelts like the ones from the days of the fur trade on Sunday, March 19 Fort Langley National Historic Site on Sunday, March 19. Spring Break at the fort continues until Sunday, March 26. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Spring break at historic Fort Langey offers a fun learning experience

Event runs till Sunday, March 26

At Historic Fort Langley, Anna Birnie gave Maple Ridge mom Mia Shin, with daughter Haru, 7, and son Haju, 8, a chance to handle actual fur pelts like the ones from the days of the fur trade on Sunday, March 19 Fort Langley National Historic Site on Sunday, March 19. Spring Break at the fort continues until Sunday, March 26. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Fort Langley’s Katia Stano snapped this shot of McMillan Island, as seen from the Jacob Haldi Bridge with “the almost full moon rising above the Fraser [River].” (Special to Langley Advance Times)

SHARE: Sun sets and moon rises over McMillan Island

Send us your photo showing how you view Langley, and it could be featured in a future edition

  • Mar 20, 2023
Fort Langley’s Katia Stano snapped this shot of McMillan Island, as seen from the Jacob Haldi Bridge with “the almost full moon rising above the Fraser [River].” (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, is a celebration of Ireland and Irish culture

Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)
Retirement can be everything professionals hope it will be, especially for those who make a concerted effort to maintain optimal cognitive function, stay mentally sharp, and practise brain health. (MCS)

LIVING 60+: Staying mentally sharp after retirement

How to protect long-term cognitive health

  • Mar 19, 2023
Retirement can be everything professionals hope it will be, especially for those who make a concerted effort to maintain optimal cognitive function, stay mentally sharp, and practise brain health. (MCS)
Family support worker Sarah Hossack (left) and executive director Maureen Berlin, with Ishtar Women’s Resource Society, welcome the UBC law student program. (Ishtar/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Langley transition house society welcomes summer law student

Ishtar hopes UBC partnership will help clients access legal help

Family support worker Sarah Hossack (left) and executive director Maureen Berlin, with Ishtar Women’s Resource Society, welcome the UBC law student program. (Ishtar/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: What’s there to do in Langley this spring?

Here’s some of what’s going on around the Langleys, including community- and support-group meetings

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Barrie Geosits and Janet Johnson (right) enjoyed lunch at Porter’s Bistro, a former general store, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, reminiscing about their childhood in Murrayville. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)

Senior siblings cherish memories of Langley’ heyday

Childhood in Murrayville filled with special times for the Fountain sisters

Barrie Geosits and Janet Johnson (right) enjoyed lunch at Porter’s Bistro, a former general store, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, reminiscing about their childhood in Murrayville. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)
About 180 people gathered together in the Coast Hotel ballroom on March 7 for the Langley City’s 2023 volunteer appreciation banquet, where thanks were expressed to individuals and groups who give so much to the community. (Roxanne Hooper/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Expressing gratitude – giving thanks for volunteers

Langley City hosts appreciation banquet for 180+ community givers

About 180 people gathered together in the Coast Hotel ballroom on March 7 for the Langley City’s 2023 volunteer appreciation banquet, where thanks were expressed to individuals and groups who give so much to the community. (Roxanne Hooper/Langley Advance Times)
Members of the Singles Social Walking Club, a group for 55 and up seniors that holds events in Langley and surrounding areas, enjoy a post-walk picnic. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

LIVING 60+: More than just a walk in the park

Singles Social Walking Club active in Langley and areas for 25 years

Members of the Singles Social Walking Club, a group for 55 and up seniors that holds events in Langley and surrounding areas, enjoy a post-walk picnic. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Secured, by Alison Philpott. (Pop’d Arts/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Artists gather for three-day pop-up show in Fort Langley

Art event takes place near Fraser River

Secured, by Alison Philpott. (Pop’d Arts/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
An instructor from the Rock Step Swing Dance Society explained the art of the Lindy Hop at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre on Saturday, March 11. It was part of a two-day Celebration of Culture, a free family-friendly event organized by the Langley Arts Council. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A delayed celebration of culture goes ahead in Aldergrove

With pandemic’s passing, Arts Council proceeds with two-day multicultural event

An instructor from the Rock Step Swing Dance Society explained the art of the Lindy Hop at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre on Saturday, March 11. It was part of a two-day Celebration of Culture, a free family-friendly event organized by the Langley Arts Council. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
For her father’s birthday, Christine Fritz made a donation at the Canada Blood Services Clinic in Walnut Grove on Saturday, March 11. It was her eighth contribution. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Daughter donates blood for dad’s birthday

‘If I’m out there donating, someone else is donating for him’ Clayton Heights resident says

For her father’s birthday, Christine Fritz made a donation at the Canada Blood Services Clinic in Walnut Grove on Saturday, March 11. It was her eighth contribution. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Anne Krikorian

LIVING 60+: Langley seniors recall their first paid jobs

From culling green weiners in a meat plant to selling grapes at Woodwards

Anne Krikorian
Penny Hambrook and Janice McTaggart work together to foster inclusion in the community. (Langley Advance Times file)

LIVING 60+: Langley seniors centre seeks compassionate volunteers

Invitation open to the public, training will be provided

Penny Hambrook and Janice McTaggart work together to foster inclusion in the community. (Langley Advance Times file)