Pavlo - the “Greek God of Guitar” performs Monday, April 30 at the Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission (604-820-3961). Tickets $34.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) available at all Ticketmaster Locations, by phone 1-855-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca
Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony - Langley’s International Festival’s ‘second’ annual Multicultural Gala Dinner & Awards evening on Sat., Jan. 28 at Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre. Accepting nominations for diversity awards, details are available on website. Please go online www.internationalfestival.ca or call 604-514-2294 to buy a ticket for the celebration.
The Breakmen - Harrison Festival Society present one of B.C.’s hottest roots/bluegrass groups on Jan. 28 in Harrison Memorial Hall. Tickets $22, can be purchased by phone at 604-796-3664, online at www.harrisonfestival.com
Jubilee Hall Mardi Gras - join us Feb. 11 for a evening of fun and great music with another entertaining event at Jubilee Hall, 7999 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. Dance to live classic rock with the Mid Life Krisis (MLK) band. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets just $25, includes buffet dinner. Reasonable bar prices, huge hardwood dance floor. We allow overnight parking (sorry no plug-ins) Tickets at Wilway Lumber, 28728 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove or www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006. More info at 604-856-4375.
Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available Friday, Jan. 27 at fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave, Surrey. Info: 604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313.
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 Aldergrove Library, Wednesdays, Jan. 25 – Feb. 22, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Pajama Storytime - Songs, stories, puppets, rhymes, and more for 2- to 6-year-olds and their caregivers. Children are welcome to come in pajamas and bring a small soft toy. At Aldergrove Library, Monday, Jan. 23, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Valley Concert Society - present internationally acclaimed pianist Yael Weiss in concert on Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Single concert tickets $25 at the door or phone 605-859-5192. Ms Weiss will perform Beethoven’s Sonata No. 16 in G Major and Sonata No/ 18 in E-flat Major, Robert Schumann’s Humoreske and Jennifer Higdon’s Secret and Glass Gardens.
Fraser Valley Watercolour Society Art Show - at Chilliwack Cultural Centre, until Monday, Feb. 13. Show will feature watercolour, as well as, watercolour mixed media paintings. Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekends and holidays closed at 9201 Corbould St. Info: Carol Portree 604-850-9694.
Family Literacy Day Read-a-Long - Walnut Grove Library is celebrating with a Family Read-a-Long on Thursday, January 26 at 1 p.m. Discover the joys of doing your own Storytime with the library’s H.A.N.D.S. Kits and special books from their Storytime Collection during this one hour literacy celebration. Registration is required; call the Library at 604-882-0410 or visit Walnut Grove Community Centre at 8889 Walnut Grove Drive.
54-40 - celebrates 30 year anniversary, Thursday, April 5 at the Clarke Theatre in Mission, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission (604-820-3961). Tickets $42.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) available at all Ticketmaster Locations. Charge by phone 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca
Celebrate The Year Of The Dragon - Families are invited to Muriel Arnason Library’s 4th annual Lunar New Year event. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon by making a dancing dragon craft and a lucky envelope, and enjoy traditional food. This is a free, drop-in program on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-532-3590.
Celebrate Family Literacy Day - Muriel Arnason Library celebrates Family Literacy Day. Enjoy coffee, juice and cookies, browse the children’s books on display, and enter a draw for a Family Literacy Day gift basket, at Muriel Arnason Library, Friday, Jan. 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-532-3590.
Vive les Voyageurs Winter Festival - January 28-29, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada, 23433 Mavis Ave., Ft. Langley. Experience the rich French-Canadian culture that made Fort Langley so vibrant. Taste French-Canadian food, try finger-weaving, sing a voyageur song, and participate in other cultural activities. Children will love the crafts and kids’ entertainer, VAZZY. $7.80/adult, $6.55/senior, $3.90/youth, $19.60/family; free for annual pass holders. Info: www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley 604-513-4777.
Parent Child Mother Goose Program - Saturdays, Feb. 18 to Mar. 10, 11-11:45 a.m. at City of Langley Library (604-514-2855). Bring your baby aged 6 months to 2.5 years, and join a four week session of Sign, Say and Play! These classes are an excellent way to practice signing. Once a week we will get together, sing songs, read, dance, and learn new signs. You will get encouragement, instruction and one on one support from a qualified instructor in order to keep signing and make sure you have the right approach. Come on out, socialize, have fun and learn some signs.
Luisa Marshall – Simply The Best, a tribute to Tina Turner, on Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Coast Capital Playhouse, White Rock. Tickets $39.50 (plus facility fee, service charges) at Coast Capital Playhouse Box Office (604-536-7535) or Online at www.whiterockplayers.ca
Mom’s Morning Out - a morning at which you can discuss your concerns and challenges, and share your ideas & solutions with other moms. Join us, meet new friends, take a well-deserved break, learn new things, and just plain have fun. Mornings always include free nursery and free preschool program, coffee, refreshments, open discussion, and a variety of DIY projects, guests and demonstrations. This free program takes place each Tuesday morning from 9-11:30 a.m. (latecomers still welcomed) at Aldergrove Alliance Church, 26291 - 28 Ave. Info: 604-856-3447.
Raw Food - wheat-free, daily-free, gluten-free uncooking classes with raw chef Maureen Terrey take place Jan. 15, 22, 29 in Abbotsford. Learn to prepare raw vegan recipes that not only taste delicious, but can keep you healthy and energized! For class fees and schedule visit ezrawliving.blogspot.com, or call 604-854-3310.
Casting the Net - Where to seek your ancestors on the internet, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2-3 p.m. at City of Langley Library (604-514-2855). Brenda L. Smith will show you how to make smart choices and achieve excellent results by setting your nets in the best pools. This presentation emphasizes free resources on the web and discusses effective search techniques. Please call or visit to let us know you are coming.
The Northern Pikes - in concert Friday, Feb. 10 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services.
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
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.
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.
Free Adult Chess - for those who know how to play, Feb. 8, Mar. 14 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Aldergrove Library, 26770 - 29 Ave. If you have a board and or timer bring them, we do have a couple of extra boards. Info: Rand Walker, 604-856-6415.
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.
TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a non profit weight loss support, group meets Monday night in Aldergrove. Info: Susan at 604-856-1138.
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.
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.
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
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.