Events

Busy Bees Crafts and Coffee Parents & Tots. Join us for a morning of crafts, cuddles and coffee! Complete a craft, songs and stories revolving around a weekly theme. Starts September 26th. Thursdays 9:30 - 11:00am. Free

Join Coach Codie of the Chilliwack Sports Academy for 8 fun-filled sessions of SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS! Each session will feature a different sport including floor hockey, basketball and soccer to enhance your skills and ability. Kids report that sessions with Coach Codie are 100% awesome! Join us for some FUN! Ages 6-11 6:00pm - 7:00pm $50

No Class Feb 10.

Has your child always wanted to try Jazz, Ballet or maybe even Highland Dance? This class is designed for young children wishing to experience the world of dance! Our wonderful instructor, Jennifer will blend popular styles of dance to spark any interest! Ages 3-5 2:30pm - 3:15pm $55.00

Has your child always wanted to try Jazz, Ballet or maybe even Highland Dance? This class is designed for young children wishing to experience the world of dance! Our wonderful instructor, Jennifer will blend popular styles of dance to spark any interest! Ages 6-8 3:15pm - 4:00pm $55

This class is designed for tweens wishing to explore the world of hip hop and jazz dance! No previous dance experience is necessary for this class, lead by our wonderful instructor Jennifer! Ages 9-12 4:00pm - 4:45pm $55

Children will enjoy this class while learning drumming, counting and rhythm. Listening skills will be enhanced by exploring the world of harmony through musical notes and scales. Children will enjoy group activities that combine play and music! 9:30am - 10:30am

No Class Feb 8

This wonderful program will explore the history of song including traditional, folk, pop, rap, & rock to name a few. Each of these 6 sessions will build upon the other. Children will delve into creating a song – by learning song composition and techniques, and tips on how to write lyrics. Children will have the opportunity to perform their song for friends, and family at the end of the session. Ages 7-9 10:45 - 11:45am $48

No Class Feb 8.

Learn the basics of volleyball in this FUN program. Kids will receive instruction on the rules, basic skills & positions of the game, and will enjoy a scrimmage at the end of each session. Ages 9-11 (Grades 4,5,6) 6:00 - 7:00pm $45

Competition in dance and music.

Your Story - A Memoir Writing Workshop. If you have always wanted to write your story but don't know where to start then this course is for you. Local speaker, author of 'What Men Won't Talk About and Women Need to Know - A woman's perspective on prostate cancer' and co-author of 'Choosing to Smile' will conduct a one day workshop on how to start and finish writing your story. Whether you want to publish or simply share your memories with family and friends this introductory course will get you on the fast track to making it happen. Supplies required: Laptop with Microsoft Word capabilities and/or a notebook/pen thesaurus. A few pictures of momentous moments from throughout your life. Instructor: Glenda Standeven, Date: Saturday March 1 Time 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. COST: Members $20, Non Members $25.

Adult Acrylic Painting Instructor Pat Gerlach. Ages: Adult. Dates: Tuesdays, March 4, 11 & 25. No Class 18th. 6:00-8:00 pm. For the beginner as well as those with art experience. Each class will warm up with a drawing lesson. Find your own style with acrylic painting on canvas through demonstrations as well as one-on-one instruction. Explore a new technique in each class. Pat loves to answer your questions and help you solve your painting problems. Cost: Members $45.00 series, Non Members $50.00 series.

Middle Eastern Dance with Dona Lilly Beginners/ Intermediate Belly dance is a happy combination of an art form and a total body workout that engages body and mind. The rhythmic body movements are designed to maintain body flexibility and strength. You will be introduced to the music, steps and costumes. Adult Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm January 21 - April 1 (No class March 18) (10 classes) Members $105 / Non-members $125 Drop in $15 per class Location: GW Graham School 45955 Thomas Rd.

Canvas Kids; Acrylic Painting Series. Instructor: Pat Gerlach. Ages 7-12. 3:30-5:00 Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 25. No class March 18. Details: This series will break down the steps to create interesting and imaginative acrylic paintings. Some of the skills introduced will be composition, creating texture, use of stencils, different ways to paint interesting backgrounds and mixing and blending paints to get the colours to make the most impact. Cost: $35 members, $40 non members.

Planning Your New Vegetable Garden Instructor: Jack Kouwenhoven. Date: Saturday March 8. Time: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: All Ages. Whether it’s a new garden or reclaiming an old one planning a garden involves a lot more than choosing which seeds to plant. Join avid gardener Jack Kouwenhoven in this informative workshop which will cover topics such as site planning, soil preparations, nutrient types, mulches, cover crops, tools, cold frames and other tips to help you design the perfect garden for your space. A question and answer period will follow the workshop. Cost: Members: $10, Non Members $15.

This is an interactive, participatory program that is designed to teach children to make safe choices while At Home Alone. Bring a snack. Ages 10+ 9:00am - 1:00pm $35

"Seedy Tuesday".  This is a chance for local sustainable-living enthusiasts to come together, enjoy inspiring conversation, and share/trade seeds for the 2014 growing season. Please bring your own locally grown seeds. We'll have information on starting your seeds at home, and "how to turn a patch of grass into a thriving garden plot". Anyone interested is welcome. This is a free event.

6:30-8:00 pm. Coffee and tea will be served.

Middle Eastern Dance with Dona Lilly Beginners/ Intermediate Belly dance is a happy combination of an art form and a total body workout that engages body and mind. The rhythmic body movements are designed to maintain body flexibility and strength. You will be introduced to the music, steps and costumes. Adult Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm January 21 - April 1 (No class March 18) (10 classes) Members $105 / Non-members $125 Drop in $15 per class Location: GW Graham School 45955 Thomas Rd.

Chilliwack Lions club/Oasis Outreach Society Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am SATURDAY MARCH 15TH CHILLIWACK LION'S HALL 47130 HOPE RIVER ROAD INFORMATION & PROMOTION FAIR 8:00am – 2:00 pm. Admission - $1.00 or non perishable food item Businesses, products, services, clubs, organizations, events. Tables available contact Bernie 604-392-5862. All food and monies to support the Oasis Outreach Society.

Celebrate Canada Water Week right here in the heart of the Fraser Valley with a week long series of water-loving events! Canada Water Week is a celebration of water from coast-to-coast-to-coast, held annually in the third week of March to coincide with World Water Day on March 22 (http://canadawaterweek.com/) (http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/). You can find Chilliwack's Water Week events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1451164895116239 canadawaterweek.com

"Join us for our 6th Annual Mini Med School. Talk to local doctors and other health professionals on important medical topics during these free information sessions." 7-9 pm every Tues night from Mar 18 to Apr 8!

Mixed Media on Canvas Instructor: Pat Gerlach. Date: Wed. March 19, Times: 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Ages: 7-12. Start off with a drawing lesson and then enjoy a demonstration of mixed media painting. Think like an artist and have fun designing and creating your own colourful mixed media painting on canvas. Pat loves to help you be creative in your own style. Costs: Members $20, Non Members $25.

Aboriginal Style Dot Painting Instructor: Pat Gerlach Date: Friday March 21. Time: 1:30-3:30 pm. Ages: 7-12. Following a demo, students will learn how to paint a colourful animal painting on canvas using rollers, Q-tips and brushes. Costs: Members $20 Non Members $25.

Drop by the Heron Reserve and check the nature activities, exploratory walks, touch table, observation station and crafts for families and kids of all ages. (Free)

Free

1:30 - 3:30 pm. Lunch served. Changing wedding culture and fashion explained while vintage wedding gowns are modeled by our local lovely ladies.

Tickets $15 at Yarrow Deli as well as Inspired Art and Gifts.

Middle Eastern Dance with Dona Lilly Beginners/ Intermediate Belly dance is a happy combination of an art form and a total body workout that engages body and mind. The rhythmic body movements are designed to maintain body flexibility and strength. You will be introduced to the music, steps and costumes. Adult Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm January 21 - April 1 (No class March 18) (10 classes) Members $105 / Non-members $125 Drop in $15 per class Location: GW Graham School 45955 Thomas Rd.

Important medical topics during these free information sessions." 7-9 pm every Tues night from Mar. 18 to Apr. 8!

Pinterest Project of the Month - Spring Flower Wreath With Stephanie Brubaker. On the last Wednesday of each month the Art Room hosts an evening class of Pinterest inspires craft projects: Wed. March 26 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Ages 13 - Adult. Using felt fabric and simple sewing techniques students will learn how to create a wreath full of spring blossoms. These flowers are also perfect for headbands, brooches and general embellishment. Final designs may vary from photo. Cost: $ 20 members, $ 25 non-members.

Ballroom Basics Dance Class. Instructors: Susan and Randy Newbury. Dates: March 27 - April 24 (5 sessions). Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm. GW Graham School, 45955 Thomas Rd. Always wanted to learn? These 5 sessions will include the basics for Ballroom Beginners. You will learn Standard and Latin dances of the Rumba, Samba, Cha-Cha and Fox Trot. These sessions will be 1 hour long and packed full of fun, energy and movement. Grab a partner and don't miss out on this great way to have fun and exercise! Cost: Members $125.00 per couple, Non Members: $150.00 per couple.

“Water Colour” Cards for All Occasions, Saturday March 29 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 13 - Adult. Stephanie Brubaker. This all occasion card class will be done in a distress "water colour technique". This fun and simple class will teach you the basics in water brush painting while making a set of 6 all occasion cards. Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non Members.