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Posted on 13 May 2022 by admin

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Langley events for mid-May 2022 – Aldergrove Star

Contact event organizers with any questions, including costs, age limits, and COVID precautions and vaccination requirements for in-person events.

Mamma Mia: Walnut Grove Secondary musical is May 13 and 14 starting at 7 p.m. in the schools outdoor courtyard. Tickets: $15 at www.showtix4u.com/events/theatreinthegrove.

Shredding: Langley Senior Resources Society fundraiser is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at 20605 51B Ave.

Relay for Life Clothing Drive: Gallery Relay for Life team accepting donations of gently used clothing, linens, pillows, pet beds, shoes and purses in the alley behind McFarlane Insurance, 20440 Douglas Cres. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.

Shredding fundraiser: Langley Lions Club offers shredding by donation at West Park Centre, 8843 204th St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.

Waceya Métis Society: resumes in-person meetings. Langley residents who are Métis can find out more by contacting the office at 604-841-9675 or waceya.ca. Next meeting is Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the office, 5631a 176A St.

Tribute to Country Icons: Langley Charitable Nights next fundraiser at the George Preston Recreation Centre is Saturday, May 21 at 6 p.m. featuring a tribute to Alan Jackson, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard. Info: https://www.thefairhavengroup.com/langley-charitable-nights.

Hub meeting: Langley Seniors in Action monthly meeting allows local seniors to gather virtually, collaborate and network. Open to seniors and those in the senior-serving organizations and businesses. Meetings are third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. Info: langleyseniorsinaction.ca/hub/meetings.

Housing navigation: Seniors can receive help accessing SAFER and BC Housing, and obtain information on seniors rental housing options. Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m. Call 604-530-3020 ext. 306 to book an appointment.

Walking Club: Open to any seniors, the walking club is Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Beginner and more advanced groups. Info and registration: Lindaw@lsrs.ca or 604-530-3020 ext. 303.

Rockin’ Red Hats: Langley chapter is accepting new members. Red Hats is a playgroup for active senior women (65-plus) to make new friends and get together with other active senior women for fun and friendship. Activities include dinners, theater, walks, cards, craft fairs and more. Call Trish, 604-427-4366.

Hominum Fraser Valley: Informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meets on the last Monday of every month. Information: Art, 604-477-9553 or aapearson@shaw.ca.

Community Engagement: Langley Community Services Society program for senior immigrants who are permanent residents. Meet people from around the world, learn about topics such as Canadian culture, financial literacy, recipes, gardening and more. Free. In person at LCSS office, 5330 207th St. or online. Info and registration: Joohye Nam, 604-534-7921 ext. 1204 or jnam@lcss.ca.

Volunteers needed: Critter Care Wildlife Society looking for volunteers for various duties (animal capture, transport, painters, builders, gardeners, landscapers, general maintenance and labour. Info: Michelle Binnet, crittercare9@shaw.ca.

Langley Newcomers and Friends: Women’s group meets on the first Tuesday of each month for outings and activities, including movie nights, brunch, lunch, socials, walks and more. Info: langleynewcomers.webs.com.

Meditation: Free session Thursdays 7 to 8 p.m. at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum Rotary Interpretive Centre, 21177 Fraser Hwy. Folding chairs available on site or bring one. Hosted by Melissa Kramer, Low Entropy Foundation. Open to all skill levels and those wanting to learn more. Info: www.lowentropy.org/events.

Singles Social Walking Club: Singles 55+ do walks in Surrey, Langley, etc. Saturdays, Sundays and stat holidays. Walk at 10 a.m. with brunch 11 a.m. Info: sherrysands4@gmail.com or Sherry, 604-531-4427.

Queen Mum’s Jewels: Women’s group meets at various venues for socializing and activities, such as luncheons, brunch, movies, live theatre, games, bus tours, fashion shows and more. Info: bgfleming@shaw.ca.

Groups are welcome to submit information about upcoming community events in Langley. Click here. Publication is at the discretion of the newspaper, and host groups are responsible for keeping their information up to date.

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Posted on 5 May 2022 by admin

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Langley events for early May 2022 – Aldergrove Star

Contact event organizers with any questions, including costs, age limits, and COVID precautions and vaccination requirements for in-person events.

Shari Ulrich: Award winning musician performs at Bez Arts Hub, 20232 64th Ave., at 8 p.m. on May 6, accompanied by keyboardist Cindy Fairbank. Tickets and info: www.bezartshub.com.

Scotch broom clipping: volunteers can help remove Scotch broom, an invasive plan in the Derby Reach area at an event on May 7 hosted by the Derby Reach Brae Island Parks Association. Info: www.drbipa.org/volunteer.

Youth Week Festival: Event is noon to 4 p.m. on May 7 at Douglas Park and includes swag bags, cultural activities, barbecue, button making, snacks, raffle, crafting, games, prizes, and more. Free. Hosted by Langley City, the Youth Hub, and Encompass Community Services Society.

Art, Faith and Science: panel discussion with musician Carolyn Arends, David Goa, Dr. Jason Byassee, and Dr. Greg Cootsona as part of A Creature Chronicle art installation by Betty Speckman at Swallowfield Farm, 7296 Telegraph Tr. Panel is 10 a.m. to noon on May 7. Admission is by donation. Must book a seat in advance at ccregister@shaw.ca. May 7 theme is Seeing and Believing, reconciling faith and science. Display open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays. Panel talks are Wednesdays and Saturdays. Info: bettyspackman.com.

McHappy Day: Every item sold May 11 at Langley McDonald’s restaurants generates donations that will benefit Foundry Langley, a youth mental health facility, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Day also features games, digital hearts for $2, $1 spin the wheel contest, $5 McHappy socks for sale, and McHappy Day bracelets and pins.

Advance Care Planning: Free workshop via ZOOM at 10 a.m. on May 12. Learn the five steps involved. Register in advance at https://langleyhospice.ca/event/acp-workshop/

Walking Club: Open to any seniors, the walking club is Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Beginner and more advanced groups. Info and registration: Lindaw@lsrs.ca or 604-530-3020 ext. 303.

Rockin’ Red Hats: Langley chapter is accepting new members. Red Hats is a playgroup for active senior women (65-plus) to make new friends and get together with other active senior women for fun and friendship. Aactivities include dinners, theater, walks, cards, craft fairs and more. Call Trish, 604-427-4366.

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Posted on 4 May 2022 by admin

Langley municipalities host sports, culture and arts events for Youth Week – Aldergrove Star

Langley’s young people have been at the forefront this week as celebrations for the 2022 Youth Week head into the final days.

Acknowledging the accomplishments and diversity of youth, BC Youth Week is celebrated annually during the first week of May. Locally, the Langley City and Langley City Youth have collaborated to bring a series of events for youth aged 12 to 24.

Upcoming events are as follows:

1. Youth Art Gallery

Coming up on May 5, a gallery will celebrate young artists by hosting an art exhibition that is open to everyone. Langley City is inviting the public to Timms Community Centre from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m, as art pieces of students in Grade 6 to 12 are showcased.

There will be more than 25 pieces displayed.

“We know youth love to create and make art so we are celebrating young artists by hosting an art gallery to show their pieces. Anyone can come to Timms and see the amazing talent that youth in our community have,” said Taran Kingsbury, recreation programmer at the city.

There is no registration required, and the event is free for everyone. Timms Community Centre is located at 20399 Douglas Cres.

2. Movie Night

A comfy seat and a big screen at the Timms Community Center – Langley City is inviting youth in Grade 6 to 12 to watch Encanto, a 2021 animated movie.

The event planned for Friday, May 6, will run from 5 to 8 p.m. The entry is free for all youth. Attendees can bring snacks.

“It’s just like the theatre. Relax and watch in the mini movie theatre.” said Kingsbury.

3. Youth Week Festival

For the final day, celebrations will be held at Douglas Park. Activities such as button making, art station, raffle, cultural shows, crafts, goodies bag distribution, and more are planned to mark the end of 2022 youth week.

Drop-in is free for ages 12 to 24 for the Saturday, May 7 event, which runs from noon to 4 p.m.

“We are trying to bring out multi-culturalism through this activity. Meet new people and hang out with friends and staff,” Kingsbury added. “It is something they deserve.”

The idea to acknowledge the contributions of youth was first shared in 1995 by a small group of local municipal planners and youth recreation leaders in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

Initially, discussions revolved around the idea of organizing a Youth Day.

Later the group decided to dedicate a full week focused on youth, and Youth Week was born. More than 20 years later, Youth Week has become a provincial celebration to promote awareness of youth.

For more information, people can contact Langley City Youth at 604-514-2999.

LANGLEY TOWNSHIP

The Township is celebrating Youth Week by hosting Active Youth Swims at Township pools and an Active Youth Skate at George Preston Recreation Centre.

Youth, 13 to 18 years old, are invited to come out to swim and skate during a youth-only designated time where they can enjoy fun activities and music.

Choose from these Active Youth activities still to come:

• Active Youth Skate

Location: George Preston Recreation Centre

Date: Thursday, May 5

Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.

• Active Youth Swim

Location: W.C. Blair Recreation Centre

Date: Friday, May 6

Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.

• Active Youth Swim

Location: Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre

Date: Saturday, May 7

Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Admission is $4.26 for each activity.

All activities require advance registration. Register now at tol.ca/recregister.

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Posted on 29 April 2022 by admin

Shredding event benefits two Langley high schools – Aldergrove Star

The Ron Dunkley Memorial Society wants to help people declutter some of the paper they have that’s no longer needed but is still lying around the home.

The society will host a shredding event Saturday, April 30 that will not only help people safely get rid of the documents but also raise money to help local high school students.

As with so many charities and community groups, COVID-19 prevented the society from holding traditional fundraising events. That meant the society wasn’t able to fully fund the scholarships for last year.

“We didn’t have it (shredding) in 2021, but, we did have a tree chipping event in January 2022 after Christmas, and raised money for one of our scholarships. This event on Saturday will hopefully raise enough for our second scholarship,” said Sandy Dunkley, the mother of Ron and the founder of the society.

The goal is to raise enough money to be able to provide $1,000 scholarships to Langley Secondary and Brookswood Secondary.

The public can take such things as cheques, confidential documents, bank statements, old bills, old tax returns, and even CDs for shredding and disposal.

People can drive up and the items will be unloaded from the backs of their vehicles or people can park and watch the items being shredded.

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Town & Field Church, 20719 48th Ave. Shredding is by donation.

Dunkley, a Langley City firefighter, died 60 days after he was hit by a train in Seattle in 2010.

Ron was in the U.S. city in November, 2010 to attend a Seahawks game when, on his way back to his hotel, he stepped between the cars of a stationary train and into the path of a moving locomotive.

He was taken to hospital with catastrophic injuries and died 60 days later, on Jan. 4, 2011.

During the two months he spent in hospital, his medical bills had climbed to US $2.7 million.

Blue Cross would only cover the first $1 million. But after struggling to find the funds, the family was informed that an anonymous benefactor paid the entire bill.

That inspired creation of the society.

The Ron Dunkley Memorial Society, a registered charitable foundation, was formed to raise funds for a number of causes — the B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund, Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, Canadian Blood Services and University of Washington Medicine among them.

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Posted on 25 March 2022 by admin

Langley Lodge spotlighted at Saturday evening fundraiser – Aldergrove Star

Langley charities and community service groups will be at the forefront at tomorrow’s fundraiser event, which involves live music and a full-course dinner.

Langley Charitable Nights – a newly formed local initiative involving 10 local charities and Fairhaven Group – is hosting a series of events to raise funds for community service projects.

The Saturday, March 26 evening of dining and entertainment includes a music performance by Rod and The Mods – a Rod Stewart tribute group. Organizers have planned for 10 events, four of which have already taken place, shining the spotlight one of the charities at each event.

Langley Lodge will be the featured charity for the Saturday night show, which will take place in the main hall at the George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42nd Ave.

The food service will be offered by The Lodge Steakhouse and The Horse and Ryder Pub. Both locations are owned and managed by the Fairhaven Group.

A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to all the participating charities, and all the charities will receive an equal amount of money at the end of the 10 events.

As the representative of the featured charity, Patrick Matiowski, lodge director of fundraising, will share his thoughts and spread awareness about his organization’s work for local seniors. In addition to Matiowski’s presentation, printed materials will highlight Langley Lodge’s priorities for this year.

After the dinner and live performance, the dance floor will be opened up for the guests.

“It will be a good time… there will be great food and entertaining shows. It is also a great way for people to get out of their houses after COVID,” said Matiowski.

Langley Lodge needs money to replace the aging mattresses, conduct therapy programs, and organize events for seniors at the lodge. Matiowski thanked people who attended the last four shows for their generosity.

“They recognized the need to raise money for the local charities,” he said.

While the exact amount raised so far is yet to be calculated, Matiowski has high hopes from the events.

“If we [Langley Lodge] end up with $4,000… ah! that would be wonderful. We would be super pleased,” he said.

Matiowski’s estimates come from the fact that more than 100 tickets were sold at each of the previous events. Encouraging the community to attend the event in great numbers and donate generously, he reminded everyone to have a soft spot and a caring heart for the elderly and seniors in residential care.

“Tomorrow night is a night to show support. Come join us,” he commented.

Kim Sadler, of Fairhaven Group, urged people to contribute and enjoy an evening out. Matiowski lauded Fairhaven for taking a chance on this unique fundraising model.

Tickets for the dinner and show event range between $67.90 and $101.31, depending on the number of people in a group and type of dinner. To purchase tickets, people can visit the Eventbrite page.

Vaccine passports and ID will be required for admittance. COVID-19 safety measures valid on March 26 will be followed. For more information, people can call 604-532-4207.

Charitable Nights benefit:

Langley Hospice Society
Langley Volunteer Bureau
Langley Meals on Wheels
Soroptimists of the Langleys
Langley School District Foundation
Township of Langley Firefighters Charitable Society
Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association
Ishtar Women’s Resource Society
Langley Lodge
Langley Animal Protection Society

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Posted on 4 March 2022 by admin

Songwriters to sing and share stories at a live music event in Langley – Aldergrove Star

Live music is coming back, and Langley looks all ready for it.

In a one-of-a-kind ‘Nashville in the round style’ show on Friday, March 11, four experienced songwriters will share their songs and stories about the songs being performed. The style involves a group of songwriters in a circle taking turns singing their songs.

Each of the four performers will present five songs – three before the intermission and two after – for the event, named, Songstage.

The event, which took place every six-weeks prior to pandemic, is coming back to the town after a two year gap to the Bez Arts Hub.

Though live events are returning, getting the audience back has not been easy, said Russ Rosen, artistic director and concert curator at Bez.

“We are pushing ads and sales, but it is taking a while for people to feel comfortable to come back to a live show,” he said.

The facility is now allowed to operate on 100 per cent capacity and Rosen hopes to fill the at least 60 per cent.

Russ and his wife, Sandy, started Bez. The Cloverdale residents say the community needs more outlets for arts and entertainment.

Russ said Langley residents have to drive all the way to Vancouver to enjoy such kind of art events.

“Art is highly valuable to make a city liveable and sustainable,” Russ commented. “If you do not have a space where people can engage in creativety, your city just becomes a bedroom for other cities.”

The couple hopes to see Langley become more of a hub for arts and culture for residents South of the Fraser.

He added that people who have visited Bez in past have shared positive feedback with his team.

The art hub invites artists of all levels – from well-known and up and coming to global and local. The four artists, who will be performig at this weekend’s event are:

Ivan Boudreau – SongStage host: A professional musician/songwriter for more than 45 years, with deep roots in Nova Scotia.

Suzie Ungerleider: American-born, Canadian-raised artist formerly known as Oh Susanna.

Matt Kennedy: He has been singing and playing guitar, mandolin and bass for decades on stages in Western Canada.

Gary Comeau: Born and raised in Nova Scotia, he plays a range of instruments including guitar, mandolin, fiddle, accordion and piano.

Russ, a musician himself, grew up in a Burnaby family of music lovers. He and his wife moved to Langley after travelling all over the world and started a dance school in the community. In 2017, the couple started Bez Arts Hub.

“Come back and be surprised all over again,” he said. “We have it seen it online but to get in the room with actual music and other people is a human experience. In the midst of trauma and difficulty, the art will alleviate us and lift us out of those difficulties and give us a better perspective on our neighbourhood and our world.”

The two-hour event starts 7:30 p.m. on March 11 at Bez Arts Hub, located at #102 20230 64th Ave. Tickets for the live show cost $35. There’s also the option for online streaming for $15.10.

To purchase tickets, people can visit the Bez website.

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