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

Story time and Art Class. Ages: 3 - 6. Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am. May 2, 9, 23, 30. June 6, 13, 20, 27. NO CLASS May 16. Instructor: Donna Ray. Friday mornings kids will enjoy an interesting children’s story and then will be followed by a story themed art project. Pre-Register or Drop in. Cost: $5. Members save an additional 10%. May 02 - The Gruffalo, May 09 - Chicken, Pig, Cow, May 23 - When the Sun Rose, May 30 - Come Along Daisy, June 06 - Over in the Meadow, June 13 - Jessie Bear, What Will You Wear? June 20 - Down at the Seaweed Cafe, June 27 - A Lot of Otters.

Crafty Kids. Date: Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 ( 8 classes). Time: 9:00 am -10:00 am. Instructor: Stephanie Brubaker.  Ages: 3-6. Drop in to this morning class for some crafty and sensory play with Stephanie. Cost: $5. Members save an additional 10%.

ACR - Annual Ceremonial Review - and a celebration of the 10 year anniversary - 349 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps Chilliwack (Chilliwack youth ages 12-18). The cadets will be showcasing their skills in seamanship, military band and drill. The public is invited to attend. Guests to be seated by 12:30 pm.

“All About Wire” Basic Jewellery Workshop. Date: Tuesday, June 3rd and 10th. Instructor – Alicia Champ. Ages: 13 - Adult. Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. In these classes we will tackle the various techniques involved in constructing a necklace, bracelet and earrings from start to finish with wire, hand tools and a few beads. Now you can truly customize your jewelry as well as save money on basic findings. No previous knowledge with wire is required. Supply kit included in class cost. Cost: $85. Members save an additional 10%.

ART for PEACE SERIES. Explore art and its power to inspire. Learn techniques by studying masters and create your own works of art expressing your vision of peace using. Join one or both workshops! Instructor: Darlene Kee, Tuesdays June 3, 10 & June 17, 24. 3:30 - 5:00. Ages: 7-12. June 3 & 10: Study Marc Chagall and the dreamlike quality of his work. Use your imagination to create your own ideal world in paint. June 17 & 24: Study Frida Kahlo and the power of her images. Create your own work about world peace. Cost: $35 per each 2 day workshop, $59 for both workshops. Members save an additional 10%.

Kids Cooking Club, Dian Learn. Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26 -  3:30 - 5:00. Ages 7-12. June 5: Chicken quesadillas, June 12: Ice cream sandwiches, June 19: Wonton soup, June 26: Strawberry shortcake. Cost: $19 per class or $69 for all 4 classes. Members save an additional 10%.

Residents of Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley are invited to join the Royal Canadian Legion, Vedder Golden Branch 280, and the Canadian Airborne Forces Association, Branch 8 – Bornewest, on June 6, 2014 as they commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the battle of Normandy with a ceremonial parade and flyby.

The parade and ceremony will take place at Vedder View Gardens Cemetery at 44650 Watson Road (Sardis) at 10:30am on June 6, with the flyby scheduled for 11am. At the conclusion of the parade, there will be a Legion reception. The event will also feature several World War II military vehicles provided by the Canadian Military Education Centre of Chilliwack.

Please note that the aircraft will be at a low altitude and may be heard and observed from most areas in Sardis.

Don’t miss this opportunity to remember the bravery of our air force pilots during World War II.

The Fraser Valley Grape Escape is a fundraising event for the MS Society. Cyclists spend 2 days pedaling through the scenic Fraser Valley visiting award winning wineries and the ever popular Krause Berry Farms. On the evening of Saturday, June 7, join us for our annual themed dinner and dance! We’ll be serving up a delicious buffet dinner accompanied by some fantastic live entertainment. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.

Digital SLR Photography Made Simple. Instructor Angelika Young. Dates: Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21, & 28. Times: 10:00 - 1:00 pm. Ages: Adult Cost: $75. Members save an additional 10%. This 4 session course will be ‘hands-on‘ and we will explore the different features on your digital camera, practice picture taking which includes a field trip and organize your digital images and get them ready to be printed as a book, calendar, etc. SESSION 1 June 7 For this course bring your camera to the class we will look at the camera features and menu items, explore different techniques how to use existing light, ISO, aperture and shutter speed. We will go out and practice taking some shots in our neighbourhood. SESSION 2 - June 14. Field trip to a local garden centre/nursery for a practice in Macro photography, taking pictures of flowers. Supplies needed: Tripod. SESSION 3 - June 21. Focus on people photography, how to take a good shot when you are on holidays with your family, how to put your loved ones into the best light. SESSION 4 - June 28. Process your digital images, learn how to save, back-up and create a photo book or calendar.

It's Gwynne Vaughan Park's 18th annual Plant Sale and Garden Party. More than 25 nurseries and crafters from all over the Fraser Valley will be there to sell a wide variety of water plants, Japanese maples, perennials, shrubs, annuals and garden crafts. Gardeners and friends will enjoy the music, food, Rotary Train, posy-making for the children, and the ever-popular old-fashioned Strawberry Tea. Located at the corner of Williams Rd. and Hope River Rd. on Fairfield Island.

The At Home Alone Plus Program is an interactive, participatory program that is designed to teach children to make safe choices while At Home Alone. Ages: 10+ yrs. Time: 1:00-5:00pm. Cost: $40.

We do the cooking and you enjoy pancakes sausages coffee & juice

Drawing with Pencils, Pastels and Charcoal. Ages: 13 - Adult. Instructor: Pat Gerlach. Saturday June 21 & 28. Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Have you always wanted to learn how to draw but weren't sure where to start? Come and learn the 'secrets' of drawing realistically with pencils, soft pastels & charcoal in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. This class offer theory and technique combined with plenty of fun! You will be amazed at how easy it is to learn how to draw. For beginner to intermediate skill levels. Cost $29. Members save an additional 10%.

From 11 AM to 4 PM. Come out and support your local Chilliwack Crime Prevention Services, a non-profit organization, serving Chilliwack since 1992. We will be running a car wash, as well as games, food, and prizes! See you and the family there!

Join us at the Chilliwack Museum's Chambers Gallery as we open the art exhibit of Jutta and Michael Schultz: Spectrum. Photographic prints on aluminum, a new art medium, captures a stunning luminescence of vibrant colour in nature’s abstraction. Opening reception free!

Combining delicious homemade treats and a worthy cause, this year’s 4th Annual Pie Day is already generating buzz in the community and we invite you to join in on the mouth-watering goodness! Travelers and locals alike have enjoyed the traditional menu and affordable prices at the Airport Coffee Shop for decades. On June 24th, 2014 their pies just may be a little less of a “guilty” pleasure, as 100% of all pie sales will be donated directly to the Terry Fox Foundation. The Terry Fox Foundation differs from other charities in that 84 cents of every dollar raised is donated directly to cancer research. This initiative has a particularly special place in our hearts, as it is conducted in memory of Terry’s mother, Betty Fox, who passed away in June 2011. The coffee shop owners, The Good sisters, have been involved with the Terry Fox Foundation for years and have taught us that every community no matter how big or how small can make a huge impact, just as Terry learned when a small town of 10,000 people raised over $10,000. Thanks to Judi, Tracey and Jacqueline, and their amazing staff, there has been an overwhelming response from the community of Chilliwack and beyond. Last year’s event generated over $5400 with a total of 336 slices and 216 whole pies sold, all in Betty’s name. There are over 30 types of pie to choose from with a variety of options for purchase: whether a slice or a whole pie, to eat on the spot or order for future pickup at any other point during the year. Check out their menu online, or visit in person at 46244 Airport Road, Chilliwack B.C. “If you’ve given a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope.” The Fox family taught us that every contribution matters. Help us continue Terry and Betty’s legacy… all while satisfying your sweet tooth! Order yours today! Please contact: Airport Coffee Shop 604-792-0814 46244 Airport Road, Chilliwack B.C. www.airportcoffeeshop.com

How do you protect your house or apartment from a break-in? What will keep your possessions safe from thieves? How can you be safe when you're walking, jogging, driving or cycling around Chilliwack?

Being secure is the topic of a free, public workshop on home and vehicle, personal and family safety to be held June 25 at 7pm at the Pacific Region Training Centre. Law-enforcement experts from RCMP and Chilliwack Community Policing will share tips and strategies to help all local residents be safe.

The event is an outgrowth of public forums held recently by Chilliwack Healthier Community (CHC), which identified and prioritized community concerns in a number of areas.

The workshop will be repeated July 30 at the Yarrow Community Centre (this event will include a BBQ competition). CHC is committed to resolving complex social issues by facilitating new partnerships among local service providers and the public, to increase accessibility to services and streamline their delivery.

For more information on the public-safety workshops, contact the CHC Coordinator Sabine Mendez at [email protected] or phone 604-703-8096.

June Pinterest Night – Recycled Cutlery Garden Markers. Date: Wed, June 25th. Instructor: Alicia Champ. Time 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Ages: 13 - Adult. Transform thrift store cutlery into 6 cool little plant. or garden markers using only a hammer, pliers and a set of stainless steel stamps. Once the technique is learned the possibilities are endless: Mobiles, yard ornaments, bird feeders, gifts, etc. Supplies needed: Hammer, pliers, and ear protection. Cost: $29. Members save an additional 10%.

Risk Training for Fraser Valley Farmers. Fraser Valley farmers and agricultural employers are invited to a training session on identifying potentially dangerous confined spaces and their hazards led by the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association (FARSHA). Deaths and injuries in confined spaces are rare but can happen suddenly, often without warning that something is wrong. Working in and cleaning feed bins, milk tanks, ventilation systems, pump sheds, fermentation tanks, silos and manure ponds can expose workers to toxic gases and other hazards that may be present. In high enough concentrations, they can cause death in seconds in enclosed spaces. Since 2000, 18 workers have lost their lives in confined spaces in B.C. in a number of industries including agriculture. WorkSafeBC’s new confined spaces in agriculture on-line portal is a resource for employers and workers to identify and work safely in confined spaces on B.C. farms and ranches. WorkSafeBC developed resources with FARSHA for eight specific types of farm operations in eight languages that are available on-line or in booklet form.

Date: Monday, June 30, 2014. Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Lunch provided) To Register: Call 1-877-5131789 or Email [email protected].