20 •• The The Langley Langley Times Times •• Tuesday, Tuesday, September September 25, 25, 2012 2012
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public programs and events Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan Public Consultation Workshop The Township of Langley is updating the Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan. A related project, development of a new Neighbourhood Plan, will begin in the Spring of 2013 (see map).
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Rivers Day fun this weekend LEPS offering host of activities at Williams Park Sept. 29 and 30 The Langley Environmental Partners Society has organized a number of events and activities: Rivers Day Festival at Williams Park is an ideal opportunity for volunteers who are interested in environmental conservation and for people who enjoy interacting with the
public. Volunteers are needed on Sept. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. and Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A large variety of tasks are available. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt, breakfast and lunch. LEPS is once again looking for donor fruit trees and volunteers willing to help with the
Community Harvest Program. If you know of any unpicked fruit trees, stop by the LEPS office to pick up some brochures to distribute. Call 604-532-3515 or email scaptein@ tol.ca for more information. Heritage Apple Day: On Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
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Farmer’s Market OPEN
WEDNESDAYS 2- 6 PM U NTI L O CTO B E R 3 The Township will host two evening workshops to kick off consultation for the Community Plan. Each workshop will cover the same material. Property owners, residents, and business owners in the community are encouraged to attend one of the workshops to provide input on the Plan. Date: Tuesday, October 2 Time: 6:30 – 9:00pm Location: To be provided Date: Wednesday, October 10 Time: 6:30 – 9:00pm Location: To be provided To reserve your preferred workshop date, please RSVP with your name and contact information to bfplan@tol.ca or call 604.533.6154 by Friday, September 28. Further opportunities to provide input on the Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan will be provided in the future, and will be advertised on the Township Page. If you wish to receive individual notification of future open houses, please make your request to one of the contacts listed above. Community Development Division 604.533.6034
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LANGLEY COMMUNITY FARMER’S MARKET Kwantlen Langley Campus Courtyard (Langley Bypass Entrance) FREE PARKING
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enjoy guided tours to heritage apple trees, taste different varieties and talk with experts. Plein Air artists will paint park landscapes for a 1 p.m. exhibit, and children can enjoy games and crafts at the Heritage Area on Allard Crescent, north of 96 Avenue and 4 km west of Fort Langley. WaterWeeks 2012, an annual series of free family events designed to encourage citizen participation in environmental conservation, kicks off on Sept. 30 with the BC River’s Day Festival. Join LEPS and the Township for the 32nd annual celebration of rivers in Canada at Williams Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include viewing juvenile salmon and aquatic bugs, building bird houses, streamside tree planting, Stream Care Puppet Theatre, live music, and great food. Check the LEPS website for other exciting WaterWeeks events which run until October. Edible Garden Contest: Send LEPS a photo of your urban food garden. They will post the photos to Facebook and the photo with the most number of ‘likes’ will win an exciting prize pack. Deadline for submissions is Sept. 30. Submit photos to education@tol.ca.
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