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Spencer van Vloten, was awarded the B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship at a virtual ceremony. He is a former resident of Langley and studied at Alex Hopes Elementary School. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

32-year-old credits upbringing in Langley for wins multiple service awards

Spencer van Vloten grew up in Langley where he first developed his drive for helping others

Spencer van Vloten, was awarded the B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship at a virtual ceremony. He is a former resident of Langley and studied at Alex Hopes Elementary School. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Shannon Woykin showed off Meals On Wheels new fully functional industrial kitchen at the Aldergrove Community Station House on the 2900 block of 272nd Street on Tuesday, May 10. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: An inside look at the new Meals On Wheels facility in Aldergrove

Coming soon, a vegetable garden and a cafe

Shannon Woykin showed off Meals On Wheels new fully functional industrial kitchen at the Aldergrove Community Station House on the 2900 block of 272nd Street on Tuesday, May 10. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
The local Rotary Clubs consider leadership an essential aspect of Rotary. With an aim to help emerging leaders develop their skills, the local clubs are joining hands to organize the seventh annual SASSY awards. The ceremony will be held at the Chief Sepass Theatre on Thursday. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Local Rotary Clubs honour youth leaders on Thursday night

“It will be like Juno Awards,” says one of the organizers

The local Rotary Clubs consider leadership an essential aspect of Rotary. With an aim to help emerging leaders develop their skills, the local clubs are joining hands to organize the seventh annual SASSY awards. The ceremony will be held at the Chief Sepass Theatre on Thursday. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
The Porter family are flying around the world in a single-engine aircraft and aim to raise $1 million for SOS Children’s Villages. Left to right: Michelle Porter, Christopher Porter, Sydney Porter, Samantha Porter, Ian Porter. (Courtesy of Ian Porter)

B.C. family of 5 set to fly around the world over the next year – and raise $1M for charity

The Porters plan to take 14 months to see 50-plus countries and support SOS Children’s Villages

The Porter family are flying around the world in a single-engine aircraft and aim to raise $1 million for SOS Children’s Villages. Left to right: Michelle Porter, Christopher Porter, Sydney Porter, Samantha Porter, Ian Porter. (Courtesy of Ian Porter)
Artist Rosemary Wallace painted a willow tree on the wall of the Ishtar offices, a mural that kids will then add to as part of the PEACE program. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Peace tree takes root in Ishtar

City councillor and artist paints symbolic willow tree on wall of transition housing offices

Artist Rosemary Wallace painted a willow tree on the wall of the Ishtar offices, a mural that kids will then add to as part of the PEACE program. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Nicole Marples, executive director of Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) at one of their past events. (Langley Advance Times files)

Earth Day celebrations to take place in Langley’s Douglas Park

Many community-based organizations to participate at the family-friendly in-person event

Nicole Marples, executive director of Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) at one of their past events. (Langley Advance Times files)
Grade 7 student Riley Campbell has raised $1,300 selling cookies to help soon-to-arrive Ukrainian refugees. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Langley girl selling cookies to help soon-to-arrive Ukraine refugees

$1,300 raised, so far, by a 12 year old from Willoughby

Grade 7 student Riley Campbell has raised $1,300 selling cookies to help soon-to-arrive Ukrainian refugees. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Multiple yoga instructors were present at the event to help people practice yoga. About a dozen bunnies hoped around while people tried different yoga poses. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Easter Bunnies invade Langley mall

Yoga with rabbits raises $1,000-plus for animal rescue

Multiple yoga instructors were present at the event to help people practice yoga. About a dozen bunnies hoped around while people tried different yoga poses. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Ukrainian Rotary Clubs have received 25 shipments from the International non-profit organization since 1993. Members of the local Rotary Clubs, too have volunteered in the past to assist in the loading process. (Langley Advance Times)

Langley Rotarians extend helping hand to Ukrainians

Donations needed to pay for 40-ft. container to be shipped to the war-torn country

Ukrainian Rotary Clubs have received 25 shipments from the International non-profit organization since 1993. Members of the local Rotary Clubs, too have volunteered in the past to assist in the loading process. (Langley Advance Times)
Sherry and Shawn Saran started the bottle drive four years ago to support the efforts of Canucks Autism Network. Their 11-years-old son, Ethan was diagnosed with autism at the age of four. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Fundraiser by mom to help many with autism

Saran family hopes the fourth annual bottle drive break records

Sherry and Shawn Saran started the bottle drive four years ago to support the efforts of Canucks Autism Network. Their 11-years-old son, Ethan was diagnosed with autism at the age of four. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
The last in-person spring gala for the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation in 2019 raised $350,000 for the new ER department that has since opened at the hospital. That fundraising soiree pushed the foundation over its goal for $17-million Emergency Response Campaign. (Langley Advance Times files)

Langley gala celebrates sense of renewal

Hospital foundation gears up for 31st annual spring fundraising gala

The last in-person spring gala for the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation in 2019 raised $350,000 for the new ER department that has since opened at the hospital. That fundraising soiree pushed the foundation over its goal for $17-million Emergency Response Campaign. (Langley Advance Times files)
The Saran family is hosting its annual bottle drive on Saturday. Last year, they raised almost $6,000 for Canucks Autism Network (CAN). (Langey Advance Times files)

Murayville family collecting bottles to support youth with autism

This will be the Sarans fourth annual fundraising event for CAN

The Saran family is hosting its annual bottle drive on Saturday. Last year, they raised almost $6,000 for Canucks Autism Network (CAN). (Langey Advance Times files)
Langley Charitable Nights is a newly formed group comprised of the Fairhaven Group and 10 local charities. Their first of the three events series saw more than 100 people participate. The band Dreams performed a tributary performance to Fleetwood Mac. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley Lodge spotlighted at Saturday evening fundraiser

Rod and The Mods – a Rod Stewart tribute group to perform at the March 26 Charitable Nights

Langley Charitable Nights is a newly formed group comprised of the Fairhaven Group and 10 local charities. Their first of the three events series saw more than 100 people participate. The band Dreams performed a tributary performance to Fleetwood Mac. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Hermes Michelini is one of the volunteers at Gateway of Hope helping the community of Langley receive free tax services. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Tax season a busy time for Langley non-profit volunteers

Income taxes for more than 130 filed this year so far by Gateway of Hope

Hermes Michelini is one of the volunteers at Gateway of Hope helping the community of Langley receive free tax services. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Local resident Melissa Mercer (left) will receive $5,000 credit towards any renovation of her choice and a $1,000 gift card to End of the Roll Langley from Jodi Steevess & the ‘VIP team.’ Her friend Annie Smith (right) nominated her for the award. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Winner of $6,000 giveaway by Aldergrove realtor announced

The money was a much-needed support for Mercer and her husband

Local resident Melissa Mercer (left) will receive $5,000 credit towards any renovation of her choice and a $1,000 gift card to End of the Roll Langley from Jodi Steevess & the ‘VIP team.’ Her friend Annie Smith (right) nominated her for the award. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
About 290 people attended the annual Giving Hearts fundraising gala that was organized to raise money for a baby incubator. While the exact amount is yet to be determined, organizers said that the their goal was achieved. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Langley fundraising gala raises $215,000

Funds will help the organizers buy a hi-tech incubator for the local hospital

About 290 people attended the annual Giving Hearts fundraising gala that was organized to raise money for a baby incubator. While the exact amount is yet to be determined, organizers said that the their goal was achieved. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Christine McCracken (executive director of programs, Encompass Support Services Society); Loren Roberts (executive director of operations, Encompass Support Services Society); Blair Qualey (New Car Dealers Association of BC); Rebecca Darnell (Darnell Law Group); Dallas Smith (award-winning country musician and creator of Lifted: The Dallas Smith Charitable Foundation); and Don Smith (Langley community member). Encompass Support Services Society received $25,000 from the Dallas Smith Charitable Foundation. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Dallas Smith gifts $25K to Langley youth initiative

More than 1,000 young people will benefit from country music star’s donation

Christine McCracken (executive director of programs, Encompass Support Services Society); Loren Roberts (executive director of operations, Encompass Support Services Society); Blair Qualey (New Car Dealers Association of BC); Rebecca Darnell (Darnell Law Group); Dallas Smith (award-winning country musician and creator of Lifted: The Dallas Smith Charitable Foundation); and Don Smith (Langley community member). Encompass Support Services Society received $25,000 from the Dallas Smith Charitable Foundation. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Community members participated in last year’s Coldest Night of the Year competition by teaming up to walk around their neighbourhoods. (cnoy.org)

Langley shelter seeks participation from locals to raise money for the Coldest Night of the Year

People can create a fundraiser by organize walks around the neighbourhood

Community members participated in last year’s Coldest Night of the Year competition by teaming up to walk around their neighbourhoods. (cnoy.org)
Local nursery inviting gardening enthusiasts to their tool sharpening event. Donations will benefit Langley Food Bank. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Langley nursery to raise funds by sharpening tools for green thumbs

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Langley Food Bank

Local nursery inviting gardening enthusiasts to their tool sharpening event. Donations will benefit Langley Food Bank. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Marie’s Guilt Free Bakery will donate 10 per cent of her summer farmer market sales towards Canuck Place cookie program. The local bakery offers gluten free baked goods, gluten free flour mix and gluten free jams and jellies. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley bakery to raise fund for Canuck Place hospice

Funds will help patients receive music thearpy, counselling, and other services

Marie’s Guilt Free Bakery will donate 10 per cent of her summer farmer market sales towards Canuck Place cookie program. The local bakery offers gluten free baked goods, gluten free flour mix and gluten free jams and jellies. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
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