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You can now add your event to our online calendar. Simply go to theprogress.com/calendar. The Salvation Army Food Bank will be accepting applications for Christmas
Hampers starting Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Christmas Central (45892 Wellington Ave.). The entrance is through the back door off of courthouse parking lot (old Emporium building). Hours are Mondays to Saturdays
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.). Applicants must provide proof of income, proof of residence in Chilliwack, picture ID for applicant, and Care Cards for every member of their household. Those wishing to receive a hamper
must apply in person with all of the above documents before Dec. 8. Have you ever wondered what Lions Clubs are all about? The Chilliwack Lions Club cordially invites you to its open house
Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Hall (47130 Hope River Rd.). Refreshments ser ved. RSVP Neil Rickaby: 604-795-5907. Chilliwack Senior Resources Society is hosting a bus tour
Sit back, relax and care for your community.
(for people over 40) to RiverBelle Dinner Theatre in Bellingham to see the ‘I Love Lucy’ show and three-course dinner. Cost is $99. 604793-9979. St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church (at the corner of Victor and Cleveland) is celebrating its 65th Praznik (feast) Day on Sunday, Nov. 11. Service is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and luncheon will follow the morning service. For more info, call Sylvia (604-858-9048) or Nellie (604-702-0211). The Chilliwack Opportunity Society is having its annual general meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at 10135 Williams Rd. on Fairfield Island. The general public is invited to attend. For more info, call Arlene at 604-795-9260. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-30 months, or with children who have difficulty communicating, are welcome to attend an introduction to baby sign language on Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Library. The intro session is for adults only, please do not bring children. Afterwards, the Sign, Say and Play Sessions (for parents and their children) are Saturdays, Nov. 17, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Bring your child to these three sessions to practice the techniques you learned at the parent orientation. Registration is required. 604-792-1941. The Fraser Valley Autism Society’s next meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre (45474 Luckakuck Way). The meeting will feature speakers Jodi Tucker, clinician and CEO of Kids Matter Canada Inc. and Virginia Renaud, founder and past president of FVAS. The meeting is free, and snacks and beverages will be provided. www. fraservalleyautism.com
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The Evergreen Hall Christmas Gift Market (9291 Corbould St.) is Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be door prize draws for customers that bring non-perishable food item in aid of the food bank. For more info, email info@evergreenmarkets.ca, or go to www.facebook.com/ evergreenhallmarkets.