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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EVENTS AROUND TOWN

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

SPORTS & RECREATION

BBQ on the Bypass … 36 Calendar of Festivals & Events … 26 Circle Farm Tour … 16 Langley Good Times Cruise-in … 20 International Festival / Canada Day … 22

Arts Alive … 37 Bard in the Valley … 38 Langley Art Studio Tour … 37 Langley Community Music School … 40 Langley Players … 39 Prospera Summer Movie Night …81

BC Seniors Games … 81 Community Sports & Recreation … 62 Equestrian … 69 Legion Track & Field Championships … 36 Prospera Valley Gran Fondo … 18 Stealth Lacrosse … 75

COMMUNITIES

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Aldergrove … 47 Brookswood … 80 Downtown Langley …58 Fort Langley … 41 Walnut Grove … 74

Childcare / Education … 72 LMH Maternity Expansion … 52 Roads and Transportation … 9 Service Clubs & Associations … 76

PLACES TO VISIT Langley Centennial Museum … 57 BC Farm Museum … 55 Critter Care … 46 Unique Places to Visit … 10 Museum of Flight … 15

FARM FRESH Farmers Market … 19 Trails & Greenways … 44 Langley’s Vineyards … 53 Langley Events Centre … 65

SENIOR SCENE Seniors Centres … 66 BC Seniors Games … 81

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Message from the Editor

The Times’ annual Discover Langley Guide turned into an attractive museum. gives residents and visitors a wide variety of Historic buildings abound all over Langley, choices. Langley has many attractions, but they particularly Fort Langley and Murrayville. Langare not often formally known as such. There ley Heritage Society has worked hard to preare special places like Williams Park, trails like serve many early-day buildings, which continue the Fort-to-Fort Trail and many opportunities FRANK BUCHOLTZ to be used by present-day residents. for agri-tourism, from Thunderbird Equestrian Campbell Valley Park is also home to several Centre to the many wineries in the community. fine historic buildings, including the pioneer There are special events – such as Canada Day celebraLochiel school house. tions (this year combined with the International Festival) Wildlife abounds here, in places like Campbell Valley and the Langley Good Times Cruise-In. Regional Park, and along the Fraser River. Langley is a beautiful area. From the green fields of the Sports and recreation are very important in Langley. A many farms to the hustle and bustle of downtown Langley hub for this activity is the Langley Events Centre, located City and Willowbrook shopping areas, it offers many great at 80 Avenue and 200 Street. Other important sports facilicontrasts. ties include McLeod Athletic Park, City Park, Aldergrove Outdoor activities are very popular in Langley, in all sports fields and several specialized facilities. There are seasons. There is canoeing and boating on the Fraser also hockey rinks in Walnut Grove, Aldergrove, Langley River, hiking and biking and swimming at many fine local City and Brookswood. pools. Langley has become a very important shopping desEquestrian activities are a big part of the local scene, tination in the past 25 years. There is more commercial and the many horse facilities demonstrate why Langley is square footage in the Willowbrook and Langley City areas known as the Horse Capital of B.C. than in any other part of the Greater Vancouver region, History is very important and visible in Langley. B.C. outside of downtown Vancouver. Stores offer a wide sebecame a British colony at Fort Langley on Nov. 19, 1858, lection of just about everything here, and shopping is not and the location of this important declaration is now a narestricted to that portion of Langley. Fort Langley, Brooktional historic site. The Fort offers many special activities swood, Murrayville, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove also ofyear-round. fer many fine and unique shopping destinations. Fort Langley is also home to the Langley Centennial Langley is a great place to visit and an even better place Museum and the B.C. Farm Machinery Museum. to live. Most people who move here don’t want to leave. In Aldergrove, a former telephone office has been This informative guide will show you why.

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Mayor Froese Mayor, Township of Langley, Population over 110,500. Total area: 316 sq km

Messages from our Mayors

An exceptional quality of life in a place where bustling urban centres are surrounded by scenic rural beauty can be found here in the Township of Langley. With our enviable central location, affordable housing options, and an abundance of employment, education, and leisure opportunities, more and more people are choosing to live and work in our unique community. Home to 110,500 people, the Township of Langley was built on history and continues to value its heritage. With six distinct urban hubs – Aldergrove, Brookswood/Fernridge, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Walnut Grove, and Willowbrook/ Willoughby, all of which are surrounded by rich agricultural land – our Township has a unique set of challenges that we are eager to take on now, and for generations to come. Over the next 30 years, massive growth will be seen in the Lower Mainland and the population of Langley Township is expected to double. It is important that we plan for this growth, to continue providing the services, programs, and initiatives that current residents have come to depend on, while building a strong, vibrant municipality for the future. Transportation enhancements such as construction of the new 64 Avenue/Mufford Overpass, highway widening, and bridge replacements are easing traffic congestion and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. A $33 million investment in pipeline is being undertaken to ensure homes and businesses in East Langley have a safe and dependable water source for the decades ahead. With its world class recreation and sports facilities and enthusiastic volunteer base, the Township has been thrilled to host several provincial and national competitions and looks forward to welcoming the BC Seniors Games and the Royal Canadian Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships in 2014. The Township of Langley also features one of the largest retail centres in the Lower Mainland. Combined with our many trails and green spaces, agri-tourism destinations, museums, attractions, and special events, residents and visitors are able to walk along the river, enjoy a wine tour, and dine out, or shop, swim, and see a show – all in one day. For information on our many programs, services, and initiatives please visit tol.ca.

Acting Mayor Shaffer Acting Mayor, City of Langley, Population 25, 081. Total area: 10 sq km

The City of Langley is a 10-squarekilometre urban centre located in the heart of the Lower Mainland economic region. With a population of approximately 26,000, the City of Langley offers residents all the amenities of a major urban centre — great shopping and dining, world-class education and entertainment facilities, extensive recreational opportunities and community events, plus over 346 acres of parkland. The original settlement of Langley City was known as “Innes Corners,” and was later called “Langley Prairie.” The construction of the InterUrban railroad (BC Electric Railway) in 1910 resulted in significant growth, and on March 15, 1955, the City of Langley, with its current boundaries, was incorporated as a separate municipality. Today, the regional city centre is one of the most active industrial and commercial land bases in the Lower Mainland. The pedestrian downtown core is well known for its distinctive retail offerings and eateries while the surrounding area has become a magnet for high-end luxury brands and big box retail. While our city continues to evolve, the tightknit community feel remains at the forefront of its charm. Visitors and residents alike are treated to a plethora of community arts, culture and entertainment opportunities. In addition, the City of Langley is a sought-after sports tourism and investment area offering many amenities and community services. As you will read in the following pages, there is much to see and do in our fine city. I encourage you to visit our website at city.langley.bc.ca to learn more and, while you’re there, don’t forget to sign up for our Langley City Express email bulletin for all the latest news and program offerings. I wish you all the best while you “Discover Langley” and all that it has to offer!

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Roads & Transportation A time exposure transforms early morning traffic on 200 street looking south into colorful trails of light on Saturday March 15 at 6:20 a.m.

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Transportation in Langley will see some major improvements in the next couple of years, with the completion of five separate rail overpasses in the area. The rail overpasses are designed to keep traffic moving as trains pass through Langley. Rail traffic to the container and coal ports at Roberts Bank in Delta is expected to increase in coming years. An overpass on 232 Street, just north of Highway 1, is already open. Combined with a new traffic circle, it has improved traffic flow on the street. The “combo” overpass project involves three crossings of the tracks and a new road. The overpasses are on 192 Street, 54 Avenue and 196 Street, with the latter one crossing Highway 10 as well. This overpass is complete, but won’t open until later in 2014. A new road along the 196 alignment from the overpass south to 54 Avenue has also been built. In combination with improvements to Willowbrook Drive and 196 Street south of Fraser Highway,

there will be much better traffic flow from south of the tracks to the Willowbrook area. The final rail overpass is a complex project at the Langley City-Langley Township boundary, at Mufford Crescent and Highway 10 (Glover Road). It involves exit lanes to Highway 10 for traffic coming from the west on Mufford. It will not open until 2015. The four overpasses in the Langley City area will also be linked to a system of train warning signs on major routes, which will alert drivers to the approach of trains and give them overpass alternatives to the three busy streets where no overpasses are planned — Fraser Highway, 200 Street and Highway 10 (Langley Bypass). A new road overpass, 248 Street over Highway 1, opened in late March as well. It replaced the original overpass built in 1963, and was needed to allow expansion of eastbound Highway 1 to three lanes from two, between 232 and 264 Streets. ~ Frank Bucholtz

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Unique Places to Visit

Dan FERGUSON Sometimes you've just got to stop and smell the flowers. Then eat them. Two horses make a meal of their paddock plants on Glover Road.

■ Aldor Acres 24990 - 84th Ave. 604.888.0788 • www.aldoracresfamilyfarm.ca Visit Aldor Acres for some family fun on the farm. We are located five kilometers east of Fort Langley. Featuring many attractions including animal displays, hayrides, a fall pumpkin festival and Christmas Trees too. Easter, Halloween and for the month of October, Aldor Acres will not be taking reservations. ■ Alder Grove Telephone Museum 3190 271 St., Aldergrove 604.857.0555 telephonemuseum.ca Located in the restored 1917 Aldergrove Telephone Exchange, featuring telephone switchboards, old telephones, glass and porcelain insulators, telegraph equipment, telephone repair tools. They also house the Aldergrove Community Archives. ■ BC Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum more info on page 55 9131 King St., Fort Langley 604.888.2273 www.bcfma.com Open seasonally check website. Discover B.C.’s farm history. Displays include: blacksmith shop, windmills and pumps, steam engines and tractors, BC’s first crop dusting plane, antique barbed wire, a horse-drawn milk wagon and more. ■ CN Station, Fort Langley Corner of Glover & Mavis St. Fort Langley Built and designed by the Great Northern Rail Road in 1915, this station was used full-time until 1972 when it was reduced to a flag stop. Today it houses the Fort Langley Artists Group and a small museum with ticket office and waiting room displays, a 1920s caboose with original furnishings and a 1947 rail car. Open weekends from 12p.m. -4p.m.

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■ Derek Doubleday Arboretum & Walk to Remember The Derek Doubleday Arboretum covers a 12-acre site in the 21200 block of Fraser Highway in the Murrayville area of Langley Township. Named after a late Township manager who was known for his love of trees and green spaces, the Arboretum is home to the Walk to Remember, the largest Afghanistan memorial of its kind in Canada. There are 158 trees planted along the walk and a cenotaph stands to pay homage to soldiers and civilians killed on duty in Afghanistan. It was the idea of siblings Michael and Elizabeth Pratt, who founded the Langley Youth for the Fallen group to find sponsors for the trees. The Arboretum also has an eco-friendly demonstration garden and picnic shelter. The park is open from dawn to dusk. To rent a park facility, picnic shelter, or field, contact the Township at 604.532.7350 or email: parkops@tol.ca. For more information about the memorial, visit the Facebook page "Langley Youth for the Fallen: A Walk to Remember." ■ Fort Langley Community Hall A landmark in Fort Langley, the Hall was completed in 1931 and is a designated Heritage Building. It continues to be maintained and supported by a volunteer board of directors and members. It is a large, gracious, two-storey edifice with a grand ballroom,

which boasts a horsehair sprung dance floor, a stage with lighting and sound and a balcony. ■ Canadian Museum of Flight - more information on page 15 Hangar # 3 - 5333 216th St 604.532.0035 www.canadianflight.org From the earliest fabric-and-wood fuselage, opencockpit biplanes to sleek jet fighters and modern ultralights, the history of Canadian aviation is on display at the Canadian Museum of Flight located at Hangar No. 3, at the Langley airport. For more information, visit www.canadianflight.org or phone 604-532-0035 or email: cmflight@telus.net

■ Fort Langley Historic Site 23433 Mavis Ave, Fort Langley 604.513.4777 Walk in the footsteps of British Columbia’s early adventurers and explore the actual site. ■ Thyme on 43rd, authentic Japanesestyle garden A hidden oasis in the heart of Langley, Thyme on 43rd offers visitors a rare opportunity to stroll through an continued on page 12

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authentic Japanese-style garden without leaving the community. Designed and built by awardwinning, Japanese-born landscape architecht Hayato Ogawa, Evelyn Faulkner's garden is a place where body and nature harmonize and where time stands still. The garden is decorated each Christmas and open to the public on weekends in December. Throughout the year, it may be rented as a place to host a range of events, from weddings to art or yoga classes, film production, fashion shows or high tea. To learn more or to book the garden, visit thymeon43rd.com ■ Fort-to-Fort Trail, more on Langley’s trails & greenways on page 46 The Fort-to-Fort Trail is lined with native wildflowers, lush vegetation and views of the Bedford Channel on the Fraser River. This mixed-use trail, popular with walkers, runners and cyclists, links the first site of the Hudson’s Bay Fort in Derby Reach Park and the Fort Langley National Historic Site in Fort Langley. ■ Greater Vancouver Zoo 5048 264 St., Aldergrove 604-856-6825 www.gvzoo.com The 49 hectare zoo features 121 species of wildlife – 500 animals. With more than 200,000 visitors annually, this treed park with walking paths and miniature train is one of Langley’s largest attractions. ■ Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery 6179 248th St Langley , 604.856.5757 krauseberryfarms.com The Krause Berry Farmers welcome you & your family to our fun working farm. We provide you with the ‘Berry Best’ strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, & blackberries, either freshly picked or in our beautiful u-pick fields. Our big blue market is stocked with a tasty variety of our farm fresh produce & specialty farm products that you can enjoy on the spot or take home to share with family & friends.

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■ Langley Centennial Museum more information on page ?? 9135 King St., Fort Langley 604-888-3922 www. langleymuseum.org Open Monday to Saturday 10a.m. - 4:45p.m. and Sunday 1 - 4:45p.m., Discover the stories of First Nations peoples, early explorers and pioneer families at the Langley Centennial Museum. The Museum’s National Exhibition Centre Gallery displays changing exhibits of art, history and nature. Visit the gift shop featuring unique Canadiana and Canadian made gifts. ■ Langley Speedway The Langley Speedway Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Langley Speedway, which operated from 1965-1984. The track is located south of 16th Avenue at the end of 208 St. in Campbell Valley Park. Langley Speedway hosted NASCAR Winston West races in 1971, 1972 and 1978. This makes it one of only three sites in B.C. that has hosted NASCAR races. ■ Maples Discovery Gardens Co-op 7743 200th St, maplesliving.webnode.com The Maples Discovery Gardens Co-op is a non-profit community services co-operative located on six acres of botanical and native gardens with community walking paths, events square, garden plots and greenhouse. The purpose of the Maples Discovery Gardens Co-op, which is a social enterprise, is to encourage community groups and the community at large to participate in programs that advance and

sustain health improvement, disease prevention and environmentally friendly activities while striving to create “a healthy community by nature”. ■ Milner Valley Cheese Ltd. 21479 Smith Cres., Langley (Milner) milnervalleycheese.com Small family-run goat dairy and farmgate shop producing a variety of aged goat cheeses and other related products. Check website for hours. ■ Porters Coffee House 21611 48 Ave 604.530.5297 porterscoffeehouse.ca Located in the Murrayville ‘5 Corners’ area. Site of a general store since 1888, it has now been converted to a coffee & tea house. ■ Thunderbird Show Park 24550 - 72nd Ave 604.888.4585 thunderbirdshowpark.com Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (winter) and 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (during shows) See world class show jumping at Thunderbird Show Park. Five major showjumping tournaments are held each summer and attract the top riders in North America. ■ Twilight Drive-in 260th St & Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove 604.856.5063 www.members.shaw.ca/twilightdrivein Metro Vancouver’s only drive-in movie theatre. Open February through November, depending on weather.

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Museum of Flight

Dan FERGUSON Volunteers John Vanderboom (L) and Barry Tyson (R) polish a classic Beechcraft at the Canadian Musuem of Flight in Langley.

From the earliest fabric-andwood fuselage, open-cockpit biplanes to sleek jet fighters and modern ultralights, the history of Canadian aviation is on display at the Canadian Museum of Flight, located at Hangar No. 3, 5333 216 St. at the Langley airport. Incorporated in 1977, the nonprofit volunteer-driven museum is currently fundraising to build a new facility with more room to accommodate its ever-growing collection. Currently, the museum is home to more than 20 aircraft including a rare World War II Handley Page Hampden bomber, a DC-3 passenger plane and a T-33 Silver Star jet fighter trainer. Many examples on display can still fly, such as the Tiger Moth, Fleet Finch, SE5A replica, Waco AQC Cabin biplane, Mustang replica and the Harvard II. As well, dozens of scale models are on view together with audiovisual displays and historic documents that detail the history of manned flight in Canada.

The museum is constantly changing displays so visitors may see something new each time they stop by. It is a one-storey ground-level facility, with ramps for wheelchair access. Vehicles and HandyDART buses can pull up next to the main entrance. The Museum has an extensive aviation gift shop with everything from posters to books, hats, Tshirts, toys and videos. The Runway cafe is located next to

the Museum's main entrance, featuring a full menu and a view of the airport ramp and runway. The Museum and Gift Shop are open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $25 for families (two adults and up to five students), $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and young people. Free to children under six and museum members. For more information, visit www. canadianflight.org or phone 604532-0035 or email: cmflight@ telus.net ~ Dan Ferguson

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Peruse the Milner Village Garden Centre for home decor and colourful plant displays or visit family-run Cedar Rim Nursery and see their huge selection of trees. What makes visiting these farms such a memorable experience is that most are family run. When you buy your plants, preserves, berries or cheese, you are most likely buying from the owners, who are happy to tell you their story. On this list this year is Vista D'oro Farms and Winery, Chaberton Estate and Bacchus Bistro, Backyard Vineyards, Blackwood Lane, Kensington Prairie Farm, Misean

Shoppe, JD Farms and Bistro, Krause Berry Farms and Winery, Fort Wine Co., Aldor Acres Dairy, Milner Valley Cheese, Fort Langley Village Farmers Market, Driediger Farm, Thunderbird Show Park, Cedar Rim Nursery, Milner Garden Centre, Langley Farmers Market. Check out www.circlefarmtour. com for full details or to download a map so you can get touring. Brochures with maps are available through Tourism Langley for pick up as well. There are five communities participating in Circle Farm Tours. ~ Monique Tamminga

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For the third straight year, thousands of cycling enthusiasts will descend upon Fort Langley and the Fraser Valley for the 2014 Prospera Valley GranFondo. This year’s event will be held July 20 and once again cyclists will enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the scenic Fraser Valley. The mass cycling event will see the participants begin and end their journey at the Fort Langley National Historic Site, travelling along the back roads through Aldergrove, along the Sumas Prairie, and over Sumas Mountain in Abbotsford. Riders then head back to Fort Langley through the Mats-

qui Flats and Glen Valley. This is the 160-km GranFondo, but there are also two shorter rides: the 88-km MedioFondo and the 50-km PrestoFondo, as well as a team event. The event is organized by the notfor-profit Canadian Velo Event Management Society and Prospera Credit Union, with proceeds going to Special Olympics BC. A total of $20,000 was raised in each of the two years the event has been held, Approximately 1,100 riders took part in the 2012 event while last year's ride sold out with 1,200 riders. ~ Gary Ahuja

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Celebrate everything local at the Langley Community Farmers Market which takes place throughout the spring and summer. It runs each Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Kwantlen University Campus courtyard. Open rain or shine from May 21 to Oct. 8, the market is abuzz with more than 30 vendors that “Make it, Bake it or Grow it” selling the very best this region has to offer. From artisan cheese from Agassiz to creative chocolate from Richmond to Langley's own certified organic chicken and pre-made salads, the choices are endless. There are Langley lavender products, Bread Affair artisan bread, local honey, edible flowers, herbs, soups, plant selection and more. Food trucks are also there offering delicious meals. Live music is also part of the enjoyable experience at Langley's Farmers Market at 20901 Langley Bypass. Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market take place every Saturday, May 3 to Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 9025 Glover Rd. The market offers fresh produce, organic chicken, free range eggs, baking, organic coffee, jams and hot foods. Artists also are there to showcase their work. The Milner Village Winter Market runs from Oct. 26 to Dec. 14 every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside Milner Village Garden Centre at 6690 216 St. Vendors specialize in local fruit and veggies, jams, preserves, spices and cheeses. There is also a plethora of crafts, decor, jewelry and more. ~Monique Tamminga

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The 17th annual Langley Good Times Cruise-In will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6. The big classic car show in downtown Langley City returned in 2011 after a one-year absence, and it has made a worthy comeback in the past three years. Langley has become renowned for the show, which is run totally by volunteers. The show regularly draws crowds of close to 100,000 to Langley City, and all proceeds go to local charities. Over the years, the event has raised more than $1 million for charity. A total of $54,000 was raised in 2013. Organizations that benefited were Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association, the Langley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Langley Community Support Groups, PuCKS (Promoting Community through Kids in Sport) program, B.C. Teen Challenge, St. John's Ambulance, Friends of the Langley Vineyard Church, Douglas

Park Community School Society, Langley Boys and Girls Club, Salvation Army, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Foundation, D.W. Poppy Secondary dry grad, Aldergrove Ninjas soccer team, Aldergrove Cheetahs soccer team and the B.C. Cancer Foundation. The Cruise-In board works very hard to put the event on, with president Eric Taylor and past president Riccardo Sestito heavily involved, along with all the directors. The display area for this year’s car show is in downtown Langley City. Organizers are encouraging car owners to register early. All details are at www.langleycruisein.com. There will also be a motorcycle show, and a "Builder’s Alley" will be set up, showing how cars are restored. The very popular concession run by In-N-Out Burgers of California will be invited back this year. It is the only occasion that In-N-Out Burger comes to Canada. Funds

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MAY May 3 Fort Langley Summer Launch & BBQ Join us for a sneak preview of the Fort Langley Historic Site for new programs and products. Bring your friends and family for a complimentary burger and hot dog BBQ at the Fort. Tickets required (Limited tickets available). Behind the scenes tours with site management, farm animals, New Xplorers program for families and more. Contact Fort Langley Historic Site at 604-513-4777. May 4 52st Annual Langley Walk Join us for the Langley Walk. Bring your family and friends to walk, stroll, or roll your way through the route. The event is free and features a variety of fun and family oriented activities. Starts and finishes at Fort Langley Historic Site (23433 Mavis Avenue) Registration opens at 12 p.m. and the walk starts at 1:30 p.m. Activities take place before and after the event. May 11 Noon - 4:00 Rain or Shine Mother’s Day fundraiser Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Township 7’s Winery. This year’s event will benefit the Langley Community Farmers Market. 604-532-1766 or check out the website at www.township7.com.

May 19 Victoria Day in Fort Langley Come celebrate the 92st annual Victoria Day Celebrations. Day begins at 8:00 am with a pancake breakfast for those that arrive early. Parade with over 80 entries starts at 11 a.m. Parade ends at the Fort Langley Park where the May Queen and her princesses perform the May Pole Dancing. Free entertainment from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., vendors, rides for the kids and the famous Fort Langley Lions BBQ Chicken is for sale. Explore the fort, feed the farm animals, and watch historic weapons demonstrations at the Fort Langley Historic Site. Watch for the Fort Langley Historic Site’s float in the parade. Visit the Fort for a preview of the upcoming summer programming. May 24, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Senior Link - Pink Tulip Tea Calling all seniors, Senior Link Langley is hosting their annual Pink Tulip Tea. Seniors are encouraged to attend wearing pink. The event will be held at the Southgate Church sanctuary (120-5501-204 Street) Cost to attend is $6.00 and there will be entertainment and guaranteed yummy food. Call 604-427-2839

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May 24 Arts, Culture, and Heritage Open House Douglas Park from 1 - 4 The City of Langley and the Langley Arts Council are presenting an Arts, Culture, and Heritage Open House. Come out to meet local artists, listen to live entertainment, and learn about some of the arts, culture, and heritage organization and programs in the Langleys. Throughout May

June 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Aboriginal Artist in Residence Jay Havens, Fort Langley Library June 15, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wine & Swine For Father’s Day in honour of Langley dads, the Township 7 Winery is hosting a bacon and wine charity fundraiser. 604-532-1766 or check out the website at www.township7.com June 20 National Aboriginal Day Picnic the Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society and School District #35, will host a picnic at Aldergrove Lake Park from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Langley Community Farmers Market Beginning on May 21st and running every Wednesday from May through October 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Kwantlen University Campus Courtyard. More than 30 vendors that “Make it, Bake it & Grow it”. www.lcfm.ca

June 20 Relay for Life Tenth Annual. Theme this year is Relay Around the World. 7:00 p.m. Friday until Saturday, 7:00 a.m. McLeod Athletic Park, Relay For Life is an inspirational, non-competitive, 12hour overnight fundraising event that brings you and your community together to celebrate life and fight cancer. Relay has a festival-like atmosphere that your family, friends and co-workers can enjoy regardless of age or fitness level. Contact Jenn Schroeder at 604-533-0822 or langleyrelay@ bc.cancer.ca

Langley Arts Council’s Art Gallery 20550 Fraser Highway Langley, BC and is open year round from Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The art gallery has over 500 original art works comprised of paintings, wood carving, jewelry, stained glass and more. Weekly features of wildlife, nature, horses and landscapes reflect our Fraser Valley lifestyle. 604-534-0781. Website is: www. Summer Reading Club The Fraser Valley Regional Library invites all ages to join langleyarts.org and you can ‘Like” them on Facebook. the annual Summer Reading Club that begins in mid June JUNE and runs until mid-August. There will be several interestThroughout the Spring & Summer… ing programs for children and teens. Prizes to be won and June 3 more. Contact your nearest library for information. Aboriginal Artist in Residence Jay Havens, City of Langley Library, 10-5 June 3, 1-3 p.m. Seniors Appreciation Day Muriel Arnason Library and Langley Senior Resources Society warmly invite all seniors to celebrate Seniors’ Week. Please come and enjoy refreshments, a display of some of our newest large print titles, and enter a book draw. Janice McTaggart, Director Of Outreach Services, Langley Senior Resources Society, will speak about the ‘the services and resources available for seniors in this area. Drop-in. June 8 , 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Golf Skills Challenge Supporting Langley Lodge this fun, family oriented event takes place at the Langley Golf & Banquet Centre. Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 16. Advance ticket purchase guarantees entry into an early bird draw. Tickets available by calling 604-880-6752 or emailing foundation@langleylodge.org

Saturday June 21 Langley Community Day and Parade Celebration. The City of Langley hosts this annual celebration as a kick off to summer. On June 21st the celebration starts with a parade at 10 a.m. and continues with a community celebration in Douglas Park from noon til 4. The celebration includes music, live entertainment, food, and several other activities in Douglas park. Come on down and join in the continued on page 28

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fun and celebrate being a part of the City of Langley. Parade at 10:00 a.m. Route is along Fraser Highway from 201A Street to 207th Street. June 21 Noon to 4p.m. National Aboriginal Day

June 22, 8 a.m.-5p.m. Downtown Langley Fork & Finger Event The sidewalks of Fraser Highway will entice your senses with the delicious aromas of cuisines from around the world, gourmet specialties and decadent desserts! Start the day with a scrumptious pancake breakfast. Later take in cooking demonstrations at the McBurney Plaza Culinary Stage. Participate in the pie eating contest and enjoy tasting all that the Langley downtown has to offer. Bring the little ones and make a “foodie” craft to take home! See page 58 for more information

To celebrate National Aboriginal Day, the Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society will be participating in the Langley Community Day celebra- June 22 tion. Visit Douglas 14th Annual TRI-IT Triathlon Park for various abThis year’s TRI-IT Trioriginal displays. athlon will take place at Al Anderson Pool at 4949 June 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 207th St. Individual racers National Aboriginal Day at Fort Langley must complete the swim, Celebrate Aboriginal Day at the Fort Langley Historic Site. bike and run distances. Learn about the cultural traditions of the First Nations at All finishers will receive a Fort Langley. Taste salmon roasted over an open fire and participation metal. First experience dancing, drumming and storytelling with local place trophies will be given First Nations performers. out for all categories at the conclusion of the Adult June 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Relay Team Races at Walnut Grove Family Day approximately 11:30am. at the Walnut Grove Field and Track (88th Avenue & WalYouth races (5-14 years) nut Grove Drive) See page 74 for more information 8:00 a.m. and Adult/relay(15+) teams go at 9:30 a.m. EARLY BIRD Registrations from April 8 - May 25th will receive a commemorative TRI-IT 2014 T-shirt. Contact Timms Community Centre at 604-514-2940, Douglas Recreation Centre at 604-514-2865 or the Al Anderson Memorial Pool at 604514-2860. Route information available at www.city.langley. bc.ca/recreation/tri-it. All proceeds to the Douglas Park Community School Society.

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traditional Citizenship ceremony. Numerous demonstrations and activities throughout the day. FREE ADMISSION • July 1st Aldergrove Legion hosts a country carnival. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. Flag raising ceremony at noon, barbecue all day, carnival for the kids and dancing inside for the grownups. 26607 Fraser Highway. Contact 604856-8814 July 1 Bard In The Valley See page 38 for more information July 4 Rotary Club Tip n Taste Cascades Conference Centre Tickets available from The Langley Times or online at www.tipntaste.com . July 12 and 13 Erikson’s Daylily Open House 13th annual - This event features the gardens at full bloom. The Aldergrove Daylily Society, various local nurseries and vendors and the VanDusen Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Enjoy the soothing sounds of soft harp music by Judy Henry and visit the prize table for the Aldergrove Daylily Society! Admission is by donation and this year’s chosen charity will once again be the BC Children’s Hospital. Visit the website at www. eriksonsdaylilygardens.com for full details. Call 604-856-5758.

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to your heart’s content and then complete your day with us as McBurney Plaza transforms into a fashion show runway. Local businesses have come together to bring you an exciting experience featuring the latest in women’s fashions and accessories. For information www.downtownlangley. com/Community-Events-Calendar.htm. and events@ downtownlangley.com July 19 & 20 and July 26 & 27 Bard In The Valley See page 38 for more information

July 18, 19 and 20 Aldergrove Fair Days The Fair starts on Friday night at the Aldergrove Community School parking lot( 26850-29 Ave) with a Classic Show &Shine from 6 until 9:00 p.m. On Saturday a parade at 10:00 moves east on Fraser Highway from 270th to 273rd.Streets. Entertainment, food, a midway and a main stage. are all part of the three day fair. Saturday features the World’s Fast Draw competition and new this year an air pistols demonstration will be held. The ever popular tractor pull is back by popular demand and new this year is the Garden Tractor and Lawnmower pull. See page 47 for more information July 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. City Chic Fashion Show & Open Air Sale 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Downtown Langley businesses will be hosting sales outdoors and in-store that are designed to appeal to the bargain hunter in all of us! Browse and shop

July 20 Prospera Valley GranFondo Long known as the road cycling Mecca of British Columbia the Fraser Valley is once again the location for what is one of Canada’s premier cycling events. The Prospera Valley GranFondo will take place in the historic village of Fort Langley. See page 18 for more information

July 25 - 26 Ride into History The Salvation Army’s Ride into History in support of The Salvation Army, the weekend kicks off with a Friday evening concert featuring Randy ‘Elvis’ Friske. On Friday at 7:00 p.m. drive your classic car or motorcycle to the show and shine at the Fort Langley historic site. On Saturday morning enjoy breakfast prepared by the Fort Langley Lions club followed by a three hour scenic tour. This tour is

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a celebration of motorcycling combined with the history of Fort Langley. Bike Rodeo at 3:00 p.m. at the Gateway of Hope. The day winds up with a wonderful banquet catered by ‘Milestones’ at the Gateway of Hope.Call 604-514-7375 for more information. July 24,25,26,27,31 & August 1 Bard In The Valley Bard in the Valley is presenting Shakespeare’s Julius See page 38 for more information July 10 - 13 9th Annual BC Renaissance Festival. The Renaissance festival returns this summer. Come join the village of Steller’s Grove for a weekend of thrills and merriment. Shop the marketplace, enjoy the stage performers and spend some time with the local characters. Thrill to the excitement of a joust and join the sing-along at the end of the day. There is lots to see and do for all ages. Visit for a day or the whole weekend to immerse yourself in the 16th century. email infol@bcrenfest.com August 1-4 Brigade Days Fort Langley National Historic Site is open from 9 -5. Join Hudson’s Bay Company workers, aboriginal traders and trappers as they swap stories, play music and show off traditional skills. The weekend features a large period

encampment and the arrival of the Fur Brigades Canoe reenactment at 1:00 on Monday. August 14 Golf for Kids Sake Fundraiser in support of Big Brothers and Sisters of Langley. Newlands - 11 a.m., Call Mary Reeves 604-530-5055. August 15 - 17 Campbell Valley Horse Trials BC Championships. This year marks the 25th year for this exciting event. The event welcomes riders from all over BC and Washington State. Contact Carol McDonald at cves@ gmail.com. Held in beautiful Campbell Valley Regional Park, spectators are welcome and there will be a concession. Visit www.cves.ca for more information. See page 69 for more information on Langley’s Horse Scene.

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August 16 Arts Alive Festival Downtown Langley City 21st Annual 10am-5pm. With over 200 visual and performing artists, our festival has become a signature event in the Lower Mainland. This free, family event features live musical performances, artists and artisans showcasing a myriad of mediums, live demonstrations, a children’s venue and special performance surprises throughout the day! www.artsalivefestival.com See page 37 for more information

August 23 Downtown Fork & Finger Event 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The sidewalks of the Fraser Highway one-way will entice your senses with the delicious aromas of cuisine from around the world, gourmet specialties dishes and decadent desserts! Take in cooking demonstrations at the culinary stage, participate in the cupcake eating contest and enjoy tasting all our downtown has to offer. www.downtownlangley.com/Community-EventsCalendar.html: and events@downtownlangley.com August 24 Special Olympics Fundraiser - Alder Acres From 10 until 4 Aldor Acres is hosting a second annual fundraiser for the Langley Special Olympics. Admission is by donation. Everything is donated and ALL proceeds will be given to the Langley Special Olympics. Come out to enjoy some good old fashioned family fun. Animal displays, petting zoo, hayrides and more. Call 604-888-0788.

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August 25, 11a.m.-5p.m. Art in the Vines For the second time this summer Township 7 Winery presents Arts in the Vines. There will be over 40 artisans producing crafts, jewelry, paintings and local preserves/cuisine. Easy listening will be provided by two local bands. www.township7.com for complete information. September 6 Langley Good Times Cruise In North America’s largest outdoor car show. Over 1,500 cars and 50,000 people come out for this exciting day. Contact: www.langleycruise-in.com. See page 20 for more information September 9 - 14 BC Seniors Games Locations throughout Langley and numerous events. Check the website for information www.bcseniorsgames.org. See page 66 for more information September 14 and 15 Best of Country Living Visit beautiful Campbell Valley Park to celebrate 35 years of country living. This festival is from10 until 4 both days. Treat yourself to lots of fun and family friendly activities. Great country fair food to enjoy. There will be many demonstrations throughout both days. Entrance $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for kids. Children 6 and under and those attending in pioneer costume free.

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September 14 Terry Fox Run Two locations in Langley. Walnut Grove Community Centre and Douglas Park. Contact for Walnut Grove is Rotarian Midori Turner 778-298-7790. The Douglas Park site has registration at 9:30 and the run starts at 10. The event features a concession stand, live entertainment and family friendly activities such as face-painting and balloon animals. contact 604-5330638 for Langley City information.

September 26,27 and 28 B.C. Cultural Days The Langley Arts Council will be celebrating BC Cultural Days with an Art Party! There will be many different art genres and activities. Contact the LAC at 604-534-0781 or www.langleyarts.org for the exact day and time

September 14 BBQ on the Bypass 10 am to 5 pm. This event takes place at 20771 Langley By-Pass and is the most popular BBQ competition in the lower mainland. Teams from all over the Pacific Northwest are invited and there’s always lots to eat and do all day. Contact angie@wellseasoned.ca or visit www.bbqonthebypass.com. September 20 and 21st September 27 and 28 Langley Studio Art Tour Langley’s artists are once again opening their studios to warmly welcome visitors. This is a unique opportunity to peek inside the studios of working artists. The tour is now in its 6th year. This is a self-guided tour where visitors find their way from studio to studio with the help of a Tour Map. Due to the distances involved, vehicle transportation is required. Information http://www.langleyartstudiotour.ca/

September throughout the month Water Week Presented by the Township of Langley and Langley Environmental Partners Society, WaterWeeks provides a series of public educational activities focused on environmental topics important to the community to inspire citizen participation in environmental stewardship. WaterWeeks provides opportunity for residents of all ages to engage in a variety of activities to experience, appreciate, and take action to protect our community’s watercourses, watersheds, groundwater, and wildlife habitats. waterweeks@ tol.ca September Date TBA BC Rivers Day Festival Williams Park, 238 St. just south of 68 Avenue. Join the Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) and the Township of Langley to celebrate the 32nd annual celebration of rivers in Canada - BC Rivers Day! This year’s free family event offers over 30 interactive displays and activity booths. October Throughout the Month Aldor Acres - Pumpkin Patch Enjoy an old fashioned day on a real family farm. Throughout the month the farm is open for a variety of fun activities on the weekends. Most importantly it is the perfect place to select just the right pumpkin for Halloween. For complete updates ‘Like” Aldor Acres on Facebook. Information at www.aldoracresfamilyfarm.ca

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date to be announced Diwali (Festival of Lights) Muriel Arnason Regional Library at the Township Hall. Everyone is cordially invited to experience the diversity of culture through crafts, face painting, Mehndi, dance Indian music, Sari-wrapping demonstrations and delicious refreshments. October 16-30 Grave Tales Spine-chilling tales of love, mysterious burials and oldschool amputations of Fort Langley’s past depicted at night by our expert storytellers, will leave you spell-bound as you weave through the village from the misty cemetery to the deserted Hudson’s Bay Company fort. Advance tickets recommended for this popular event! Pass holders save 20%. www.pc.gc.ca

October 26 Harvest Party and Grape Stomp Township 7 Winery, This is a ‘must do’ bucket list event. Get a team together and go stomp a few grapes. Details www. township7.com or call 604-532-1766. October 25-26 Fright nights at Fort Langley. Contact www.pc.gc.ca or call 604-513-4777.

November 1 Rotary Club of Langley Central Wine Festival This gala event has grown to be one of the most popular “must attend evenings” in the Fraser Valley. The Rotary Club of Langley Central is grateful for the continued and consistent support of our sponsors and attendees that participate year after year. The Fraser Valley Wine Festival raises funds to help and support the youth in our commuOctober 6, 10a.m.-5p.m. nity. Tickets available through the Rotary Club of Langley Central.www.fvwf.ca Read about Langley’s vineyards on Fort Langley Cranberry Festival Pick up some fresh cranberries for your Thanksgiving feast page 53. and browse over 100 vendors in the village of Fort Langley’s November 19 biggest event of the year! At Fort Langley National Historic Site, watch a barrel-making demonstration, try cranberry Douglas Day Join the Fort Langley Legacy Foundation, Parks Canada bannock, play the cranberry toss, and more. and the Guyanese Canadian Cultural Association of BC in October 8, 8a.m.-3p.m. celebrating the Guyanese roots of James Douglas, British Columbia’s first governor. Experience the warmth of the LSRS Fundraiser and Garage Sale Langley Senior’s Resource Centre. Call 530-3020 for infor- Caribbean. Taste delicious food, watch cultural dancing, mation. See page 66 for information on our Senior Centres. hear a steel drum band perform and sign the giant copy of the proclamation at BC’s birthplace. www.pc.gc.ca October 11 Aldor Acres Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off Aldor Acres is open from 9 until 5 but at 1:00 join the folks on this family farm for the giant pumpkin weigh off!

November 29 Murder Mystery at Fort Langley At Fort Langley, join in for a Gold Rush Murder Mystery Dinner. Contact the Fort Langley Historic Site at 604-513-4777 for information or www.pc.gc.ca

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December - Dates to be announced Christmas activities Muriel Arnason Regional Library (Suite 130-20338 65 Ave) Numerous Christmas activities including story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus. December 6 Magic of Christmas Parade & Country Christmas Celebration. The parade takes place on Fraser Highway between 203 and 207 St. Country Christmas follows at the Douglas Recreation Centre with the Mayor of Langley kicking off the “tree lighting” ceremony, entertainment and family activities. Contact events@langleycity.ca December 20th to January 4, 2015 Heritage Holiday at Fort Langley historic site. www.pc.gc.ca for information

December 13 Aldergrove Christmas Light up parade Enjoy the annual Aldergrove Christmas Light up parade, Saturday Dec 13 at 6:00. Parade goes through downtown Aldergrove, east along Fraser Highway from 270 to 273 Watch for more details closer to Christmas www.aldergrovefairdays.com January 25, 2015 Investors Groups Walk For Memories, raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society of BC. 1:00 p.m. start. January 19-25, 2015 Vive Les Voyageurs Winter Festival Contact the Fort Langley Historic Site for information. www.pc.gc.ca or call 604-513-4777.

December Christmas in Williams Park 6 – 9 p.m. Date TBA. 2014 marks the 24th Annual Christmas in Williams Park. Call the Township of Langley at 604-5343211 for information.

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The 9th Annual BBQ on the Bypass & the 5th Annual Great BC Bake-off is being hosted and organized by the staff at Well Seasoned gourmet food store and cooking school in Langley. Owner, Angie Quaale, was introduced to competitive barbequing in 2004 when she met BBQ evangelist and Canadian BBQ Champion Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk. Angie figured the best way to join the quest for the ultimate BBQ was to host a competition. In 2005 she invited teams to Langley from all over the Pacific Northwest and, as a result, the BBQ on the Bypass was born. Don’t miss the 9th Annual Well Seasoned BBQ on the Bypass Sunday September 14th, 2014 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. It’s a free family event and it is sure to be a smoking good time! www.bbqonthebypass.com | www.wellseasoned.ca ~ Angie Quaale

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Dan FERGUSON A special torch, hand-carved from BC Pine, was unveiled to launch the 2013 games. It was uneveiled by (L) Karen Crashley of Powell River, the provincial president of the B.C. Legion Women’s Auxiliary and (R) Lesley Maudsley of White Rock.

For the second straight year, Canada’s top young athletes will be making their name at McLeod Athletic Park. More than 1,000 of the top track and field athletes from across the country will be competing at the Legion youth track and field championships. The athletes are between the ages of 12 and 17 with this competition many times being the stepping stone for them into future major events. The championships have been held since the First World War and have been hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion and Athletics Canada under its current name since 1977. They will be held in Langley from Aug. 7 to 13. ~ Gary Ahuja

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Arts Alive has always been a familyfriendly event. But nowhere has that fact become more apparent than in the ever-expanding KidsZone. This year, the area of the annual arts and entertainment festival that is dedicated to children will be set up outside Frosting Cupcakery at the west end of the Fraser Highway one-way. Attractions will include two bouncy castles, a balloon artist, musical entertainment, a photo booth and strolling costumed characters. Kids can also unleash their inner Michelangelo or Picasso at the arts and crafts and chalk art stations. Down the block, meanwhile the newly renovated McBurney plaza will once

again be the site of live musical performances by a range of local artists. Dozens of artists and artisans will be set up along the one-way section of Fraser Highway, offering demonstrations and selling their original work. They'll be joined by the usual cast of characters, says Downtown Langley Business Association executive director Teri James. Stilt walkers, jugglers, a close-up magician and wandering thespians performing excerpts from Bard in the Valley's summer production of Julius Caesar. The 21st annual Arts Alive celebration will take place on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ~ Brenda Anderson

Come for a drive in the scenic Langley countryside Art Studio and see some of the best Tour art the Fraser Valley has to offer. From emerging artists to dedicated professionals, this year's tour will feature painters working in varying styles, as well as pencil artists, potters, photographers, glass makers and more. Over two weekends this autumn — Sept. 2021 and Sept. 27-28 —Langley's artists are once again opening their studios to warmly welcome visitors, offering a unique opportunity to peek inside the studios of working artists. In some cases, they're sharing their studio with one or more guest artists. Now in its sixth year, the event is being made

possible by the co-operative volunteer efforts of participating artists. They are building on the success of previous years and hope that visitors will enjoy the experience as much as the artists do. At most locations, artists will be working on-site and in some cases offering demos or even hands-on opportunities. It's a unique way to see art being created. It's also a chance to "buy local" and purchase original pieces of art from the people who make them. There's a lot of artistic talent in this community. This is a self-guided tour where visitors find their way from studio to studio with the help of a tour map. Due to the distances involved, vehicle transportation is required. For more information, visit langleyartstudiotour.ca

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Gary AHUJA Left to right: Bruce Leitch performs on the guitar, Victoria Fraser and Connor Doyle wrote poems for patrons at the 2013 Arts Alive Festival while Inta Schorcht knits.

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Things are going to take Dream, As You Like It, Bard a bit of a tragic turn in Twelfth Night, and The in the the City of Langley this Comedy of Errors. summer, as Bard in In this somewhat Valley the Valley gets set to darker offering, Caesar present William Shakereturns to Rome after speare's Julius Caesar. victory over Pompey the Great, Directed by Darcy J. Knopp, Julius but not all Rome is willing to heap Caesar represents the Langley- honours on the Great General. based theatre company's first Caesar is assassinated by a group departure from Shakespeare's of conspirators and the republic comedic offerings in its five-year is plunged into civil war. history. "In times of great civil strife, Since its debut in the summer desperate citizens will clamour of 2010, Bard in the Valley has for change," said Knopp, who also presented A Midsummer Night's directed last year's production of

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The Comedy of Errors. "Governments topple. Leaders are executed, but what guarantee is there that change will be for the better? The seat of power is up for auction, and everyone bids in blood. This is a dangerous Rome indeed." For locals and visitors alike hoping to take in BIV's presentation of Julius Caesar this summer, there will be plenty of opportunities, beginning on Canada Day, with a performance on the lawn in front of Fort Langley's historic community hall, beginning at 3 p.m. On July 11, 12, 18 and 19, the production moves into the vines at Township 7 Winery on 16 Avenue at 212 Street, before returning to its home stage at the Spirit Square in Douglas Park for a longer run of performances. Julius Caesar will be staged July 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 and Aug. 1, 2, and 3. Evening performances begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Visit bardinthevalley.com for more information. ~ Brenda Anderson

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Langley Players Theatre Company

Left: Reginald Pillay, Alaina Holland & David Bodor in the Langley Players spring production, Light Sensitive.

Since 1969, the Langley Players theatre company has been offering Fraser Valley residents quality live theatre in a venue close to home. Mounting three productions each year — in the autumn, winter and spring — the Players endeavour to present a wide mix of comedic and dramatic productions on stage at the Langley Playhouse in Brookswood. And in true community theatre fashion, the Langley Players welcome participation from anyone who would like to play a part — whether on stage or off. Of course, with every production, there are a limited number of parts available to actors, but there are always many more roles behind-the-scenes needing to be filled. Angela Bell, a longtime member of the Players, who often finds herself in the director's chair, has some advice for anyone wanting to get involved with the local theatre group: "get to know the people in the club, and show yourself to be a dedicated and hard-working member by

pitching in on things like box office and concession, or being part of clean-up crews or join a set painting team,” she said. "My advice to people who want to get involved is to do just that – come out, and get involved." "We accept all new members who wish to join our club – but it’s important to stress that we work our butts off to produce quality theatre that, in many cases, rivals that of the professional companies." We all do this for fun – it’s a genuine labour of love, so you should be friendly and willing to learn from other people.” Located on 200 Street, the Langley Playhouse's compact, yet elegant, auditorium seats 80 patrons, including one wheelchair space. Refurbished just over a decade ago, the theatre underwent significant changes with the addition of a lobby, bar/concession, box office and upper office as well as improvements to its technical booth. New seats were installed in the auditorium and the stage redone. A back portion was added to the building to provide actors with a proper dressing room. Additions also included a kitchen with a full laundry (those costumes don’t wash themselves) and a bathroom with shower. The Langley Players' general meetings are held at the theatre on the first Tuesday of each month from September to June, gathering at 7 p.m. for coffee and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. None of this could ever have been accomplished without all the support from our patrons, and the support of the Township of Langley, said Bell. The Langley Playhouse is located at 4307 200 St. to learn more, go to langleyplayers.com. ~ Brenda Anderson

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Community Music School Piano duo Marcel and Elizabeth Bergmann played at the Langley Community Music School first Concerts Cafe Classico of the season on Sunday Jan. 12, 2013. Dan FERGUSON

This year marks four and a half decades since Langley Community Music School first opened its doors to aspiring young musicians. Located in City Park, the school was founded in 1969 by Marilyn Lamont, Linda Bickerton-Ross, Leonard Woods, Peter Ewart and Dr. Keith Lamont to develop an arts centre for Langley that would enable students â€œto learn music in a musical environment,â€? rather than in the isolation of private home studios. That first year, 28 students registered for lessons in the small wooden building, which in just a few short years would be filled to capacity. Over the years the school has expanded and changed, but its focus has remained consistent â€” providing students with a comprehensive musical education. Today, in addition to offering instruction for musical

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instruments â€” whether strings, wind, brass, piano or percussion â€” as well as theory, history and composition, LCMS is also a place where the community can gather to hear top-notch performances. The current facility â€” built in 2001 â€” is home to Rose Gellert Hall, a 250-seat concert venue which hosts two regular concert series each season. The Rose Gellert Hall and Concerts CafĂŠ Classico series were established by the school to enhance its educational programs and provide cultural enrichment to the community. These concerts bring exceptional Canadian and international artists and well-known local musicians to the school annually. LCMS faculty members are frequently featured in concert. LCMS is located at 4899 207 St. Visit langleymusic. com for more information. ~ Brenda Anderson

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A trip back in time to Fort Langley Fort Langley is often referred to as the "the birthplace of B.C." because it is the place where the Crown Colony of British Columbia was founded in 1858 by the British parliament to prevent annexation by the United States. The 21-acre site of the actual fort was declared a national historic site in 1923 and became a historic park in 1978. Visitors to the fort at 23433 Mavis Avenue can see how people lived in the 1800s. Depending on the day, there could be a traditional music festival, a demonstration of blacksmithing, or panning for gold, all by performers in historically accurate garb. The buildings inside the fort include the original storehouse, a one-and-a-half storey 1,200 square foot structure built with hand-cut logs in the 1830s that is believed to be the oldest surviving non-First Nations building in the province. Other buildings in the fort are more recent replicas that are considered accurate recreations of the era when the Hudson's Bay Company was in charge, shipping fur to

Dan FERGUSON Phil Butcher explains the art of barrel making at the historic Fort Langley Farm Fest.

Europe, produce to Alaska, cranberries to California and Fraser River Salmon as far away as Hawaii. The heritage fort is surrounded by the village of Fort Langley, a community with a population of 3,400. It is home to the Langley Centennial Museum at 9135 continued next page

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Miranda GATHERCOLE Celine Ahodekon, a costume interpreter with the Fort Langley National Historic Site for 10 years, offers old-fashioned roasted chestnuts to visitors during Heritage Holidays at the Fort.

King Street which maintains a collection of over 4,000 archival photographs, 8,500 objects, and 500 works of art and the B.C. Farm museum at 9131 King St., which has multiple display spaces, a library, and workshop for the restoration of old-time farming artifacts. Fort Langley’s old-fashioned “look” has made it a popular backdrop for film and television productions, which feature the bright yellow heritage community hall in scenes requiring a small town, old-fashioned feel. The two-storey hall, built in 1931, includes a grand ballroom with horsehair sprung dance floor, stage with lighting and sound and a balcony upstairs, and a meeting room, office and public library downstairs. It is located near the town centre where Glover Road crosses the Bedford Channel, an arm of the Fraser River. On the other side of the river is the Brae Island Regional park and the Kwantlen First

Nation. Local businesses include art galleries, antique shops and many restaurants. For more information about the village of Fort Langley, visit http://www.fortlangleyvillage.com. For more information about the historic fort, you can visit the “Fort Langley National Historic Site” on Facebook or the Parks Canada website at: www.pc.gc.ca. Phone: 604-513-4777 or email: fort.langley@pc.gc. ca. The heritage fort is open seven days a week, year-round, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily admission is $7.80 for adults, $6.55 for seniors (65 or older), $3.90 for youth (six to 16) with annual and seasonal passes available. BC Farm museum website: bcfma.com. Centennial museum website: www.langleymuseum.org. - Dan Ferguson

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Trails and

Greenways Harry HUNT Members of the Back Country Horsemen of BC brought their horses, dogs and bicycles to the partially-completed new leg of the South Langley Trail. The trail is expected to be open to the public summer of 2014.

Langley is home to a large variety of trails for walking, running, riding, dog walking or biking that are sure to please any outdoor enthusiast. FORT LANGLEY Starting with the “Granddaddy” of them all the Fort to Fort trail in Fort Langley, at 12 to 15 kilometres, (depending on the route you take) will take you along the Bedford Channel portion of the Fraser River. Beginning at the Fort Langley Historic site the trail takes you to Derby Reach Regional Park, giving you stunning views of the river and mountains as you pass the luscious vegetation and wildflowers that grow along the path. Plenty of geocache sites can be found in Derby Reach Park. Inside Derby Reach Park is an off leash dog park at the Fraser River, camping and lots of fishing sites. The trail now extends to the west end of the park at 208 Street and, as part of the Trans-Canada Trail, it has been extended as far as the Golden Ears Bridge.

The trail goes along the west side of 208 Street, separated from the road. It then goes west on 102B Avenue to 201 Street, on the shoulder of the road. In the longterm, the Township would like to put the trail along the dyke to the north of 102B Avenue, but does not yet have permission to do so. The trail then goes south on 201 St., on the east side of the road. The existing sidewalk has been widened. It then connects to the pedestrian and cyclist ramp to the Golden Ears Bridge, at 201 Street and 100A Avenue. The Houston Trail is a one hour forested, gravel loop trail that connects to the Fort-To-Fort. You can park at the entrance to the heritage apple orchard on McKinnon Crescent. For those looking for something other than the Fort to Fort Trail, why not try the Trans Canada Trail? Beginning on Glover Road at the old Albion Ferry Crossing, make your way to Francis Avenue, turn right on Church Street, left on Mary Avenue and finally make your way to 88 Avenue. Then just follow the road to your heart’s content. WALNUT GROVE One of the larger trails can be accessed from both Walnut Grove Community Park and 91A Avenue. From there, the possibilities are endless as the trail is connected with almost all the other trails in the community. The trail itself covers most of the park, allowing you to wind your way through the natural beauty of this community landmark. But if you want to cover more ground, continue on by way of the North West Langley Trail which will bring you to McClughan and Dorothy Peacock parks. Or take the West Munday Creek Trail which will lead you south through a wonderful conservation area. For avid walkers, or those just looking for

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an adventure, as you walk along the North West Langley Trail you will stumble upon 200 Street or the Carvolth Trail; one of Langley’s bigger trails. Dog lovers fear not, Walnut Grove has you covered as well. Just south of 96 Avenue is the Langley Lane Greenway. Stretching between 208 and 216 Streets the trail features an off-leash dog park. So after a long, relaxing walk, your four-legged friend can run to his heart’s content. WILLOUGHBY The ever-growing community of Willoughby is also home to the Carvoth Trail. Continuing on from Walnut Grove the trail eventually ends at 69 Avenue. Langley Meadows Park is the place to be if you’re looking for trails that you can walk to. With a lovely trail that circles and bisects the park you don’t ever have to leave. But if you want to, head north from 64 Avenue along Willoughby Court, you’ll pass Meadows Edge Park and eventually come upon 68 Avenue. From there you can continue along Routley Trail or head west and make your way to Willoughby Trail. ALDERGROVE Despite being a smaller town, Aldergrove residents have plenty of trails to choose from. Almost every park or conservation area has a trail winding through it. The largest is in South Aldergrove Community Park; entering the trail on 29 Avenue opens up several possibilities as you weave through the many playing fields on the grounds. In addition, the Fraser Greenway along Fraser Highway is perfect for family outings. The trail isn’t overly long and there is a playground to stop at and enjoy a few laughs. One of the more popular trails in the community is Bertrand Creek Trail. It takes walkers on a memorable tour of this lovely conservation area. Over the past couple of years the community has banded together to help keep the trail and creek clean. And, of course, Aldergrove is home to the famous Aldergrove Regional Park. Operated by Metro Vancouver, this community gathering place is filled with more than enough trails for everyone to enjoy. Featuring Pepin Brook Loop and Rock ’N Horse Trail the park offers more than 10 km of hiking and cycling trails, as well as riding trails. So watch your step! Trails are now the main attraction at the park as Metro Vancouver has closed the once popular lake. BROOKSWOOD One of the most popular trails in Brookswood would

probably have to be the Noel Booth Park Trail. This trail weaves around the park’s six baseball diamonds and continues through the serene back woods. There is plenty of parking in the lot and along 36 Avenue. South of Brookswood is where you’ll find Campbell Valley Regional Park. The mammoth trail system features 29 km of hiking trails, 14 km of horse riding trails and 1 km of biking trails. Stretching from 20 Avenue to 4 Avenue between 200 Street and 216 Street this park is sure to challenge even the most active person in your family. South Langley Regional Trail is one of the hidden treasures. Stretching from 216 Street to 256 Street between 4 Avenue and 0 Avenue, this 11km trail is open to walkers, riders and bikers alike. One of the most beautiful portions of the trail is Irene Pearce Loop Trail in the Municipal Natural Park. This wooded trail is home to many wild animals and birds that raise their young here. LANGLEY CITY Not to be outdone, the City boasts several parks and trails that are sure to thrill any nature lover. The romantic Sendall Gardens trails take you on a fabulous tour of this quaint little park. Passing the legacy garden, tropical greenhouse, duck ponds and water features, you probably won’t ever want to leave. Make sure to go during spring blooming season as the park will be a plethora of colour. Not only is Sendall Gardens a great place to take a walk, it’s a popular setting for engagement and wedding photos.Park access points on 49, 49A and 50 Avenues. Brydon Park itself is a magnificent nature reserve with trails galore, a water fowl habitat and its very own lagoon. But what makes Brydon Park even more appealing is that it is connected to almost every other park in the city. Beginning at 50 Avenue and following the trails of southward you can access Buckley Park and its many playing fields. Continuing on the same trail, this time going east, you will eventually stumble upon another of Langley’s many off-leash dog parks. Or, if you head north from 50 Avenue you will get the grand tour of Brydon Park before finally settling in at the popular Portage Park. Please note all trails and paved paths aren’t listed. For a complete list and detailed maps of trail locations please visit: tol.bc.ca, city.langley.ca.ca or metrovancouver.org.

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Critter Care rehabilitation centre helps return more than 1,000 injured and orphaned B.C. animals back to the wild each year. Located in south Langley's Campbell Valley Park, the centre takes in various types of wildlife including bear cubs, fawns, beavers, otters, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, bobcats, squirrels and chipmunks. Gail Martin, executive director and founder of the society, began taking in raccoons in the late 1980s in her own home. Now the centre is run by a small staff, a number of volunteers and interns who travel from all over the world to live at the centre and gain hands-on experience caring for wildlife.

Donations go to purchasing specialized baby formula for the busy spring and summer baby seasons. This formula costs the society more than $25,000 a year. Formula, medicines like vaccines, medical supplies and specialized foods — like fish for the otters — cost Critter Care around $60,000 a year. Critter Care has been taking in orphaned bears since 2004, returning more than 80 bruins back to the wild so far. These bears spend the pre-winter fattening up and winter hibernating before being released back to the wild in late spring to secret locations far from civilization. While the centre is closed to the public most of the year, Crit-

ter Care opens its gates to the public every year on July 12 and 13, offering tours to see the baby raccoons, fawns, otters and other wildlife. Thousands come out from all around to get an up-close experience with the wild. They also host their fun Walk On the Wildside fundraiser and barbecue at Campbell Valley Park on Oct. 5. Critter Care is located at 481 216 St. and if you have found what you believe is an injured or orphaned animal, call them at 604530-2064. For more information about Critter Care go to crittercarewildlife.org. ~ Monique Tamminga

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Harry HUNT Left: Bill Reid on his 1950 John Deere tractor, competing at the 2013 Aldergrove Fair Antique Tractor Pull. Above: The midway rides are always a hit at Aldergrove Fair Days. Harry HUNT

Aldergrove Festival Days Society is focusing on two major events this year and they will feature some new attractions for the 102nd year of the fair tradition in Aldergrove. The two events are the Aldergrove Fair Days ‘Tractorfest’ to be held on July 18-19-20, 2014, and the Aldergrove Christmas ‘Light Up’ Parade which is always held on the evening of the second Saturday in December. On July 18-19-20, Aldergrove Festival Days Society and Aldergrove Agricultural Association jointly host

the Aldergrove Fair on the grounds of the Aldergrove Athletic Park and Aldergrove Secondary School (26770 - 29 Ave.). Aldergrove Festival Days President Karen Long said, “As this year’s theme is ‘Tractorfest’ we are hoping to provide our attendees at the Fair with a ‘Rainbow of Tractors’ to see and learn about. If you have a business that deals with tractors and farm machinery and you would like to ‘show off your stuff’ we can offer you a space for your machinery, where continued on page 48

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Left: Proving she’s a good sport, Snow White joined youngsters in a snowball fight – using soft foam “snowballs” – at the Aldergrove Elks Christmas party. Snow White has become an Aldergrove tradition at Christmas time, charming youngsters with stories, songs and games, and is almost as popular as Santa Claus in this community. Right: Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus presided over the 2013 Aldergrove Christmas parade aboard the Elks float.

Hilda Reddick Volunteer of the Year Award and the Bev Gold Youth Volunteer Award. Long says they are inviting nominations for the awards and the public can send their suggestions to the society via email to: info@AldergroveFairDays.com There is nothing that truly says “Country Fair” better than rows of prize exhibits of sewing, gardening and other crafts that demonstrate the skill, the enthusiasm and the country pride of the exhibitors. The 17 page Aldergrove Fair Exhibits Entry Book lists all the sections and categories adults, youths

and preschoolers may enter and offers a sneak peek at some great events offered in 2014. It is available on-line at: www.aldergrovefairdays.com. “We are working on some new events this year,” said Long. “We will have a Garden Tractor Pull alongside the Antique Tractor Pull, and the Fraser Valley Antique Farm Machinery society will be demonstrating threshing on both days of the Fair. We are also adding Zucchini Races — Mike Robinson is building a track and fairgoers will decorate their zucchinis continued on page 50

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Vanessa Vandekerkhove and her husband, Josh JansenVandoorn, and their daughter Adrianna at Langley Memorial Hospital last February weeks after their daughter was born there. The Vandekerkhove family donated $1 million last year to the new maternity ward and clinic.

expanded maternity ward This spring, Langley Memorial Hospital has a birth announcement of its own to make. After a lot of fundraising efforts, generous donations from the community and huge renovations, LMH will have a new and expanded maternity unit and clinic. The $11.66 million project ensures that all maternity care is on one floor, (the third floor). The new space will also be ideal for teaching for UBC medical students and Family Practice residents. The expansion and relocation will allow for seven new single maternity care rooms so new mothers can stay in one room for a continuum of care. The expanded nursery is already complete and being used with a new isolation room. The Langley Memorial Hospital

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Foundation was instrumental in raising $4.1 million so far from their “It All Starts Here” maternity expansion campaign. The Vandekerkhove family, contributed $1 million to the campaign and many Langley family businesses followed. Fraser Health committed $6.3 million to the new unit. Turning away women in labour is something no staff member at Langley Hospital wants to do, but it had become a frequent occurrence. When the hospital first opened in

1948, 11 beds for the 85 babies born there each year was very sufficient. But today, the number of births has increased to 1,800 on average per year. The number of beds has increased by just two. The new reality is, there just isn’t enough room at LMH to accommodate the growing community. The number of yearly births is expected to continue to rise to 2,300 over the next seven years. The LMHF also opened up a new 700 space parking lot across from the hospital to accommodate the growing number of people using this busy health facility. If you would like to donate or learn more about the Langley Hospital Foundation go to www.lmhfoundation.com. ~ Monique Tamminga

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Langley boasts seven wineries that offer gorgeous tasting rooms, picnic spots among the vineyards that are sure to impress any wine aficionado. The majority of Langley’s wineries are nestled into the bucolic countryside of South Langley – much akin to the Loire Valley in France with temperatures in this region higher and drier than any other part of Langley. Even the drive out to the wineries is a treat in itself with views of charming horse estates and park-like farmsteads, with the back drop of the mighty Golden Ears. Langley can thank wine pioneer Claude Violet for his courage and foresight in establishing Domaine De Chaberton in 1981, the first winery in Langley. Bringing his French charm and old world vines, he started growing Bacchus grapes and other white grapes on his south Langley slope. The award-winning Bacchus is a huge favourite to this day. Chaberton Estates, not only offers delicious whites and full bodied reds, it is also home to the Zagat rated “Excellent” Bacchus Bistro, which looks out onto the vineyard. Township 7 is nearby and not to be missed. It has garnered awards since the day it opened, first for its Merlot and Chardonnay, followed by its reserve and Sauvignon blanc. Township 7, with another location in Naramata, Okanagan, is very community minded, offering Art in the Vines, Bard in the Vines, a Father’s Day festival involving bacon, numerous fundraisers and a wine stomping party. They have a new tasting room to enjoy as well. Vista D’Oro Farms and Winery offers the ultimate agritourism experience and is gaining a reputation for its signature walnut port, created from green

walnuts grown on old growth trees on this beautiful 10 acre property. Offering exotic preserves in the farmgate tasting room and heirloom tomatoes from the farm, the owners offer picnic lunches with

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vistas that look over their vines and onto the mighty Golden Ears. Backyard Vineyard and Winery (formally Neck of the Woods) is bottling wines focusing on a laid back taste and feel. Offering “wine flight Fridays,” try their award winning sparkling Brut and blended wines with grapes grown in sunny the Okanagan. The impressive tasting room is not to be missed while drinking their easy sipping Nosey Neighbour red and white. In 2007, Blackwood Lane Vineyard and Winery settled here and opened up their tasting room shortly after. Blackwood Lane’s higher price point is matched with the depth of their reds, which fetch ratings in the 90s for their Reference ($100) and Pinot Noir or signature bordeaux blend Alliance. Krause Berry Farms, which has long been known for its berry picking, opened up a fruit winery with a cowboy/girl feel. Saddle up at the tasting room and rustle yourself up a taste of their many wines made from the fields’ best berries. Head to historic Langley and pull up to the tasting bar at the saloon-style Fort Wine Co. where you will find everything from fortified dessert wines to its drier style cranberry wine that it is best known for. Using cranberries grown right on the property, they also source local berries to create their unique wines with fun names including Valley Girl, (a blueberry wine) and Bite Me (a strawberry wine.)

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In the nearly 50 years since it was officially opened in 1966 by the Lord Mayor of London, England, the B.C. Farm Machinery Museum in Fort Langley has accumulated the province’s largest collection of pioneer and agricultural artifacts. From equine displays, to sections detailing B.C.’s dairy industry, grain farming, logging, blacksmithing, transportation and pioneer home life, the thousands of items, displayed throughout two massive rooms and a mezzanine, give visitors plenty of insight into what life was like for the people who settled this province and carved their living out of the earth. Artifacts range from the smallest kitchen implements and tools to large pieces of farm equipment, including a full sized combine, a Second World War aircraft which was later repurposed as a crop duster, a 1902 Brewster carriage, built in New York. While a stroll through the museum takes many older visitors back in time to revisit childhoods spent on the family farm, there is also a significant educational component, designed to help young people better understand the lives led by their grandparents and great-grandparents. There are also hands-on displays for children — egg graders and tomato

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Langley

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Located in the historic village of Fort Langley, the Langley Centennial Museum and National Exhibition Centre is owned and operated by the Township of Langley. As its name implies, the museum, which opened in 1958, was a provincial centennial project — marking 100 years since British Columbia was formed as a Crown colony. However, the museum’s collections and involvement with heritage dates all the way back to the 1920s with the participation of the community organization, Native Sons. The building, which is located at 9135 King St., boasts 3,500 square feet of exhibit galleries. Its permanent displays explore the rich history of the region, from the customs and activities of the First Nations people to the arrival of Europeans, with the fur trade, to pioneer life along the Fraser River.

Also located in the museum building, the National Exhibition Centre features changing temporary exhibits on a variety of topics, including art, science and history. The museum has an active volunteer corps of more than 100 people who contribute over 3,500 hours of their time each year. Additionally, the museum’s school programs reach 14,000 students annually. Many heritage services are offered to the public including research facilities, publications, and gift shop. Admission to the museum is by donation. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. ~ Brenda Anderson

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DISCOVER DOWNTOWN LANGLEY SHOP•LIVE•EAT•PLAY local community and appreciated visitors in mind. Our independent business owners would love to show you first hand the meaning of exceptional customer service. Come to downtown Langley, shop to your heart’s content by day, and enjoy food, fun and games by night. For those who like to pre-plan, our website will help you find exactly what you’re looking for with the click of a mouse. Shops, services, restaurants, accommodations, events, transportation requirements, maps and more can be found at www.downtownlangley. com. Saturday, June 21st marks our 20th Annual Community Day Parade and Celebration. Beginning at 10 a.m., our exciting parade travels east down Fraser Highway between 201A Street and 207th Street. Come cheer on the floats, marching bands, horses and some special surprises as well! At 11 a.m. you are invited to join us for an afternoon that provides free fun for the whole family. This community party takes place in Douglas Park and is our way of saying thanks to our community, family and friends. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, the Kids Zone for children and our special interactive community displays. For information call 604-514-2940 or 604514-2865, email events@langleycity.ca or visit www. city.langley.bc.ca. Saturday, August 21st is a big day for art lovers of all ages. Arts Alive! celebrates its 21st year as one of

the Lower Mainland’s largest outdoor art festivals. The City of Langley’s downtown core comes alive between 204th and 206th Street on Fraser Highway, and we guarantee that this free, family event has something for everyone. Over 200 artists, artisans and crafters show off their merchandise and the day includes demonstrations and free giveaways. Talented musicians provide non-stop entertainment on two stages and a Children’s Fun Park allows parents to have a well-deserved break while their budding artists enjoy crafts, chalk art, face painting and balloon creations. Throughout the day, watch for stilt walkers, jugglers, street magicians and other special activities. This amazing festival is a great way to spend your day with friends, family or guests from out of town. For more information call 604-539-0133, email artsalive@downtownlangley.com or visit www.artsalivefestival.com. The 17th Annual Langley Good Times Cruise In takes place on Saturday, September 6th in downtown Langley City. This exciting event has grown from 400 vehicles in 1997 to over 1,600 vehicles today. It draws crowds of over 50,000 people throughout the day and has become one of the largest mixed car shows in North America. This event has gained an international reputation and draws cars and spectators from across Canada and the United States. All proceeds from this free event support local Langley charities. continued on page 60

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local charities. For more information, visit www.langleycruise-in.com. This year, our 10th Annual Magic of Christmas Parade and Country Christmas will delight children of all ages on Saturday, December 7th. Our delightful parade starts at 6 p.m. and travels east on Fraser Highway from 203rd to 206th Street. Over 5,000 parade lovers come to downtown Langley to see the colorful floats, majestic horses, lively music and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Following the parade at 7 p.m., come on over to the Douglas Rec Centre for Country Christmas. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for an evening of entertainment, caroling, crafts, tasty treats and more. Bring a food donation and receive a free hot chocolate to warm you up after the parade. Call 604-514-2902, email events@ langleycity.ca or visit www.city.langley.bc.ca for more information. Other exciting events happening in and around our community can be found by visiting our website. Check our website often for new events, and promotions and plan to spend some time with us. You won’t be disappointed ~ Downtown Awaits You! ~ Teri James

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An Active Community

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Langley offers a variety of community sports. Langley City Recreation Dept. and Langley Township Recreation Department publish recreation guides both in paper copies and online. Copies are available at local community centres. Langley Township: www.tol.bc.ca Langley City: www. city.langley.bc.ca Both list contacts for community groups.

BMX BICYCLE RACING BMX racing takes place at the Langley BMX Track, at 42 Ave. and 206 St. Fees, safety requirements apply. langleybmx.com. BOWLING Alder Alley is a 10 lane, 5 pin Bowling Alley located in Aldergrove. 604-856-2034, 27070 Fraser Hwy. alderalley. com Langley Lawn Bowling Club 604-514-2695 20471 54th Ave. Willowbrook Lanes (1986) Ltd. 604-533-2695, 6350 196 St. CURLING The Langley Curling Club offers league curling from the end of September to mid-March. The club is at 2069942 Ave. at the George Preston Recreation Centre, 604-5308218. Juniors/novices programs start at age 10. FISHING At Derby Reach Regional Park on Allard Crescent, dedicated folk fish from the banks of the Fraser River for salmon. Fishing the Fraser is also possible from Glen Valley Regional Park. The Nicomekl River has cutthroat trout and salmon while the Salmon River has those two plus steelhead. Latimer Lake, at 28 Ave., and 200 St, is a former gravel pit stocked with rainbow trout. Check provincial regulations for closures, and other limitations.

FOOTBALL Minor football organizations are active in Langley and North Langley. Contacts can be found at www. langleyfootball.ca for Langley, and through www. northlangleyfootball.com for North Langley. All games are

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played at McLeod Athletic Park at 216 St. and 56 Ave. The Langley Rams junior football club, who play out of the B.C. Football Conference, also use McLeod Athletic Park as their home field. GYMNASTICS Gymnastics programs are offered through Langley Townshipâ€™s Parks and Recreation programs. Flip City, a private enterprise, offers recreational and competitive gymnastics in Walnut Grove at #420279 97 Ave 604-888-3366.Â Langley Gymnastics Foundation is a non-profit organization offering both recreational and competitive gymnastics at the Langley

Events Centre, 604-532-1022 or langleygymnastics.org. ICE SKATING, HOCKEY Langley has five ice complexes. Aldergrove Community Arena, 2882 - 272 St., 604-856-1517;Â George Preston Rec Centre, 20699 - 42 Avenue, 604-530-1323; Twin Rinks, 5700 Langley Bypass, 604-532-TWIN;Â Walnut Grove Sportsplex, 20165 - 91A Ave. 604-882-1611 JOGGING TRACKS Aldergrove Athletic Park, 29 Ave. & 269 St. McLeod Athletic Park, 56 Ave. & 216 St.

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INLINE HOCKEY Inline hockey is offered at the Langley Hockey House, a yearround facility dedicated to hockey on wheels. It is located at 107 20740 Mufford Cres. LACROSSE Langley Minor Lacrosse information for both box lacrosse and field lacrosse can be found at www. langleythunder.ca. SWIMMING W.C. Blair Recreation Centre has a wave pool, dedicated lanes for medium and fast length swimmers, diving, play and wading areas at 22200 Fraser Hwy. Walnut Grove Community Centre has a large main pool, 75-metre waterslide, dedicated lanes for lengths, sauna, steam room, wheelchair accessible therapy pool, adult hot tub, diving, wading areas at 8889 Walnut Grove Dr. Al Anderson Memorial Pool in City Park, 4901 - 207 St., competition size, outdoor pool open mid-April to Labour Day. Aldergrove Park and Fort Langley Park also have outdoor pools.

TENNIS Aldergrove Athletic Park 267B St & 29 Ave. Denny Ross Memorial Park Old Yale Road & 47 Ave. Forest Hills Park 214 St & 86 Ave Fort Langley Park Nash St. & St. Andrews Ave Langley Meadows Park 198 St & 64 Ave. Linear Park Site Aldergrove 266 St & Fraser Hwy. McClughan Park 206 St & 91 Ave. McLeod Athletic Park 216 St & 56 Ave. Milner Park 216 St & Glover Rd. Noel Booth Park 202 St & 36 Ave. Philip Jackman Park 271 St & 32 Ave. Walnut Grove Community Park 8937 Walnut Grove Dr. West Langley Park 208 St & 94 Ave. The Langley Tennis Centre offers year-round tennis as the only indoor tennis club in Langley. The LTC has four tennis courts and offers both recreational and instructional continued on page 64

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opportunities. It is located at 7888 200 St. at the Langley Events Centre. SKATEBOARD PARKS Brookswood Skateboard Park, 42 Ave. and 207 St. Langley Skateboard Park, 203 St. between 62 Ave. and 64 Ave. Murrayville Outdoor Activity Park, 48A Ave. and 221 St. South Aldergrove Park, 29 Avenue and 267B St. beside the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre Walnut Grove Skateboard Park, 88 Ave. and Walnut Grove Drive: beside the Walnut Grove Community Centre SOCCER Langley has a variety of community soccer associations for boys, girls and adults. www.luysa.com www.langleyfc.com www.fraservalleysoccer.com aldergroveunitedsoccer.com • No Appointment • Drive-thru Oil Change • Drive-thru Filter Service (air, cabin & fuel) • Drive-thru Wiper Blades • Drive-thru Head Lights • 22-Point Service Check

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The Langley Events Centre is a 322,312 square foot facility, which Langley includes an arena bowl, triple gymnasium, double gymnasium, Events fieldhouse, banquet hall, gymCentre nastics training facility, fitness and community centre, Meeting spaces, offices and leased spaces in addition to the many supporting functional areas. The LEC is home to the Vancouver Stealth of the National Lacrosse League, Trinity Western University athletics (basketball, volleyball and hockey), the Langley Rivermen of the B.C. Hockey League, the Langley Thunder of the Western Lacrosse Association, the Langley Junior Thunder of the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League, the Fraser Valley Phantom major midget girls hockey program and the Valley West Hawks boys major midget hockey team. Many organizations call the LEC home including Basketball BC, Langley Sports Medicine Clinic, Tourism Langley, MLA Rich Coleman, the Langley Gymnastics Foundation,

RE Mountain Secondary School, the Fraser Valley ItaloCanadian Society, Jericho Ridge Community Church, and the Willoughby Community Centre. Organizations that operate events and services from the LEC include Tiara Food and Beverage Concepts, Volleyball BC, Wrestling BC, the Langley School District, and Pacific Sport Fraser Valley. Located adjacent to Willoughby Community Park, 7888 200th St, many residents and visitors also take advantage of the many outdoor activities provided by the Township of Langley. ~ Gary Ahuja

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to the group. By 1982 the membership had grown to the extent that an annex was built on. The centre is very busy with activities every day. Bridge, pool, cribbage, crafts, games and more are offered daily. For $1.00 you can drop in to enjoy lots of activities and socialization. A year’s membership cost $30 and it allows you to take part in any of the classes and various pursuits throughout the year. The centre offers classes in zumba gold, fencing, line dancing, crafts and more. The centre welcomes the Food & Friends Program on the first and third Thursday of each month. For just $5 you can have a soup and sandwich, dessert and a beverage. In addition, each month there is an entertaining speaker. Call Lydia at 604-590-3888 or Bonnie at 604-534-8184 to reserve your seat. The centre provides space for many community groups. One group called Paws 2 Dance pairs people with their canines in a form of doggy dressage. An-

other group is called the Sew & Sews and they hold quiltathons. The Surrey Square Wheelers, a square dancing club also makes the centre their home. LANGLEY SENIOR’S RESOURCE CENTRE In 1982 the Langley Senior’s Resource Centre opened with an adult day program. In 1993, a brand new centre was built at its current location. The centre, located at 20605- 51B Avenue, is very spacious and contains a banquet hall, dining room, comfy lounge, offices and a tuck shop all under one roof. The centre is managed by a dedicated staff of 30 people and supported by the time and talent of over 200 volunteers. Governed by the Langley Senior’s Resource Society the volunteer board of directors acts as a team to set policies and goals to plan the future of the society. When the facility opened in 1982 it was home to the adult day program but as the program grew, the continued on page 68

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need for more space emerged and the program moved to Harrison Pointe. On June 30th the program will move again. This time, to space on the corner of 56th Avenue and 202 Street. Membership at the centre is available for people 50 plus. There are many benefits for members one of which is they can participate in the many programs offered at a reduced cost. As well, they get first choice to sign up for programs. The cost of membership is $50 per year and is prorated depending on when the person joins. Because of a grant from the City of Langley, low-income seniors who live in the City are eligible to have their membership subsidized to 50 per cent. The dining room serves delicious and nutritious food and is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. six days a week. In addition the Langley Seniors Resource Society provide Outreach Services to connect seniors to their community. As well Langley Meals on Wheels operate out of the centre. The LSRC publishes a quarterly program book which contains all the upcoming activities coming up. The spring program book is available now. One of the larger fundraisers for the Centre is a very popular garage sale. On October 18th it will be held from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mark your calendar for a fun day full of bargains and fun! ~Lilianne Fuller

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Discover the

Horse Capital of B.C.

Miranda GATHERCOLE

Aptly named the Horse Capital of British Columbia, Langley has more horses per capita than anywhere else in the province. About 7,000 horses live on everything from small acreages to million dollar equine estates and training centres. Langley is also home to the most breeding and training facilities for both Standardbred and Thoroughbred horses in BC. On the outskirts of the commercial and residential corridor of Langley, visitors will discover a country lifestyle that is dedicated to horsey pursuits. Langley has a rural environment that is attractive for day trippers seeking the ultimate equine experience. PARKS & TRAILS Riding in Langley is easy, due to the abundance of green space, regional parks and horse trails. Located in the southwest corner of Langley Township, Campbell Valley Regional Park with 14 km of riding trails is one of the premier destinations for trail riders. Equine activity is also found at Derby Reach Regional Park (Houston Trail)and Aldergrove Lake Regional Park.

Miranda GATHERCOLE

CAMPBELL DOWNS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE The 535-acre Campbell Valley Park features the Campbell Downs Equestrian Centre and the Spirit of the Horse Memorial Garden. The centre is used by both recreational riders and equestrian groups. Their feature event is the BC Championship Horse Trials in mid-August with the event taking place on its highly rated cross-country jumping course. The Spirit of the Horse Garden is a unique facility with its brick walls and courtyard. It is where horse owners have commemorated their former faithful companions. QUARTER HORSES IN LANGLEY With its short, refined head, strong well muscled body and powerful rounded hindquarters, the quarter horse is nicknamed the world’s fastest athlete. This is because of the great sprinting speed these horses can attain in a short distance. This makes them exceptionally well suited to all categories of Western events such as rodeos, barrel racing, cutcontinued on page 70

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ting, team penning, reining and anywhere speed and agility are paramount. Langley has a healthy population of quarter horses and a thriving number of local clubs dedicated to the breed. In March the BC Quarter Horse Association(BCQHA) held its annual Horsemen’s Bazaar and Country Fair. In its 40th year it was held at Thunderbird Show Park. All day long there were clinicians on hand to teach various classes. There was a huge trade fair, featuring 100 booths, and Barb West, star of Cowgirls in Rodeo was on hand to do a barrel racing demonstration. All breeds

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tion. (BCRCHA).This club with its many members use predominantly quarter horses and run cutting events at seven or eight shows in Langley and Aldergrove every year. The Langley Riders Society operates a very active riding facility at 4303 208th St. To encourage budding horse enthusiasts it features the annual Little Britches Rodeo on the third weekend in June, the high school rodeo championships on the May holiday weekend and various game days. Little Britches is a family event which features contestants as young as three years old. The hit of the show is the Mutton Busting competition in which kids wear a helmet and try to ride sheep across the arena. On July 12th, they will host a Cowboy Challenge featuring team ropers, barrel racing and some cutting classes as well. For information, contact John Scotton at 604-530-5891. THUNDERBIRD SHOW PARK Now in its 41st year, Thunderbird Show Park was recognized as one of the top three equestrian show facilities in North America. The 85-acre facility just north of the Trans Canada Highway is owned and operated by the Tidball family. Throughout the year, Thunderbird hosts major equestrian events and world-class shows in its three indoor arenas and nine outdoor show rings. Thunderbird holds six major Hunter and Jumper show tournaments each year, with the highlight being the Fort Classic and the Fort Festival held in August. Another popular event is the Western Family Classic held on the first weekend in July. The grounds have hook-ups for more than 60 campers and RVs

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Dan FERGUSON Left: Carla Robin, of the Langley Horse and Farm Federation, feeds King. Above: Two Langley horses bundled up against the cold.

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during shows, along with showers, concessions and tack and clothing kiosks and admission and parking are free for most events. For the complete schedule of events see www.tbird.ca or call 604-888-4585. For more information about equine activities in Langley, call the Horse Council of BC at 604-856-4304 or visit their website at www.hcbc. ca. The Back Country Horsemen of BC’s Aldergrove Chapter. Call

604-941-9888 or visit the website at www.bchorsemen.org/. For Langley based quarter horse information click on the LMQHA tab on the BC Quarter Horse Association’s website www.bcqha.com With so many active clubs, thousands of horses and the multitude of equine activities throughout the year, Langley truly is The Horse Capital of BC. ~ Lilianne Fuller

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When it comes to education, there are more choices in Langley than in any other school district in the Lower Mainland. From baseball academies to fine arts or trade schools, Langley’s public and private education system focuses on giving children options. Langley has almost 20,000 students, 2,500 staff and a long history of “choice schools,” so that every student has a potential path to success. It is also one of the fastest growing districts in the province, with several new schools opened or under construction to accommodate that growth. Lynn Fripps Elementary opened its doors to students September 2012 at 21020 83 Ave. A middle school is being built in south Willoughby, on 84 Avenue. It is set to open September, 2014. Richard Bulpitt Elementary opened in September at 20965 77A Ave. A number of Langley’s elementary schools offer French immersion. Uplands Elementary is using the Montessori program while two schools offer the fundamental

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(traditional) approach. Langley Fundamental School offers elementary, middle and secondary schooling at two campuses. Two schools offer a fine arts focus. Langley Fine Arts school (K-12) in Fort Langley has been achieving success through its arts and drama focus. Langley also has a virtual school called Lochiel U-Connect Education Centre where students don’t learn in a traditional classroom setting but virtually, from home. All of Langley’s high schools offer amazing apprenticeship programs that let students hone their skills in a trade so they can head into the work force with experience and confidence. Students can choose from apprenticeships of hairdressing, horticulture, piping/plumbing, automotive and electric. Langley Secondary offers a new Baseball Academy in conjunction with the Langley Blaze, gymnastics program as well as fine arts intensive from Grade 9-12. R.E. Mountain Secondary offers the deaf and hard

of hearing program and international baccalureate program. Brookswood Secondary has gained a reputation for its film program that has graduated award winning directors and film producers. Walnut Grove Secondary is the largest of the high schools and offers an environmental program. Langley is on par with Surrey as one of the fastest growing communities and with that the Willoughby area has seen the most growth. Langley is also home to the world- renowned Langley Community Music School, which offers music instruction, and several private Christian and Montessori schools. Langley School District has also embarked on a partnership with neighbour Kwantlen Polytechnical University to offer secondary students a chance to take university courses in the evening. ~ Monique Tamminga

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Stealth Professional Lacrosse Gary AHUJA Gary AHUJA Vancouver Stealth players Jamie Lincoln (photo left) and Cliff Smith (photo right) now call the Langley Events Centre home as the National Lacrosse League returned to the Lower Mainland after a nine-year absence. The nine-team professional lacrosse league sees teams from across North America play an 18-game regular season schedule.

For nine years, Lower Mainland lacrosse fans lamented the loss of professional lacrosse in one of the country’s hotbeds for Canada’s national pastime. But that all changed with the return of the National Lacrosse League to the Langley Events Centre in January with the Vancouver Stealth. For the past two years, the NLL had used the LEC to host exhibition games and then the venue served as an emergency fill-in for the league’s Champion’s Cup game in May 2013 when the Washington Stealth’s home arena was booked for that weekend. The success of those events helped convince the league that a move north of the border from Everett, Wash. to the LEC was feasible. The league has been around since 1987, when it began as a four-team circuit which played six games. It now boasts

nine teams — including four from Canada — who play an 18-game schedule from early January to late April. Vancouver plays in the West Division with Edmonton, Calgary and Colorado while the East contains Toronto, Buffalo, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Rochester. The Stealth are made up of players largely in their 20s with this year’s elder statesman coming in at age 35. The players are part-time professionals as the majority hold second jobs. The league operates under a salary cap which permits each team to spend up to $400,000. The average salary comes in at around $20,000 per player. The league broadcasts its games on TSN, TSN2, ESPN3 and their own YouTube channel. ~ Gary Ahuja

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Discover Langley’s

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Langley’s Service clubs are full of active and energetic members. They are people who are dedicated to making Langley a better place to live, work and play. If you gauge a community’s wealth by the number of its service clubs, then Langley is rich indeed. Langley has a long history of having service clubs in its midst. Their projects are as diverse as their members. Come along as we discover Langley’s four service clubs.

KIWANIS CLUB of Langley District 100- Serving the Children of the World The Kiwanis Club of Langley District 100 is actively looking for new members. This club offers good fellowship and an opportunity to serve. The club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.. Call Don Wiens at 604-250-2042 if you want to take in a meeting. For the seventh year the Langley Kiwanis clubs have hanging baskets for sale for $25 They will be available at the entrance to the Langley Memorial Hospital on May 5th, 7th, and 9th. (if not sold out). SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Soroptimist International of the Langleys are part of an international service club for women. The Langley club chartered in 1986 and currently has 36 members. The official website at www.soroptimist. org proclaims Soroptimists to be a global volunteer organization. Well known for putting ‘fun’ into their fundraisers the ever popular Lobstermania will back on May 24th. The event will be held at the George Preston Centre and tickets are available from Donna Van Beek at 604-888-6605. Soroptimist International of the Langleys participates in the Women’s Opportunity Award and The

Violet Richardson Award. The Women’s Opportunity Award helps local women who are overcoming personal difficulties and who provide the primary source of financial support for their families. Violet Richardson Award celebrates youth who are involved in their community. This award is for girls aged 14 - 17 who are active volunteers in their school or their community. On April 16th the club held Blooms & Bling, their gala award evening. This event, held at Art’s Nursery included a fashion show and a food and wine tasting. The club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Andreas Restaurant from September until June. For membership enquiries or to take in a meeting contact silangleys@soroptimist.net ROTARY CLUB OF ALDERGROVE The Rotary Club of Aldergrove meets at the Aldergrove White Spot every Friday. Guests are most welcome. Rotary’s motto is Service above Self. “Our focus is on service to the local community as well as the international community, said George Bryce. “Locally, we support initiatives that focus on youth homelessness, literacy and many other activities that help make Aldergrove a better place to live,” he added. The club looks beyond its own backyard as well and has an international focus.”Internationally, our major initiatives are water wells and smokeless

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stoves in Nepal and we support for a HIV/maternity hospital in Africa.” said Bryce. “We would love to have you come to a meeting.” he added. To attend a meeting or for more information, contact George Bryce at 604-854-1582. LANGLEY CENTRAL ROTARY CLUB Well known for its annual Wine Festival this club has raised close to $1 million for local charities. The club has been active in the community, contributing significant funding to construct and maintain bridges and trail systems in the Rotary Nicomekl Park. Major financial contributions have been made to the Langley Memorial Hospital, and Ishtar Transition Housing Society, the Langley Community Music School, to name just a few. Internationally the club has just completed a major project in Liberia and is just starting another project in Sierra Leone. The club meets every Wednesday at noon at Newlands. Call President Terry Smith at 604-530-2507 for more information or to attend a meeting. ROTARY CLUB OF LANGLEY Langley’s original Rotary club is a strong community supporter. In the past year they have supported the Brookswood Senior Centre, Langley Lodge, Langley School District (Careers Program Annual Scholarships, six secondary and four through Kwantlen College) Langley Meadows School, Apex School (meal program and bursaries), Gateway of Hope and many more. Internationally, this club has supported the Tepehula Maternity Health Outreach in Mexico and the Ajijac Boys orphanage. The club meets every Thursday 6:15 p.m. at the Coast Hotel and Convention Centre. Club phone is 604-635-4410. Gaetan Myre is the president of this hard working club.

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ROTARY CLUB LANGLEY SUNRISE If you are an early bird and are looking for an active club, look no further than this one. This busy club meets from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at Ricky’s Restaurant (8720 - 204 St). Coming up on July 4th the club will be presenting Tip & Taste with two other Langley Rotary clubs. Tickets are available from The Langley Times or online at www.tipntaste.com. this club has contributed over 20,000 dictionaries to Grade 4 students in the Langley School District in 14 years. See more at www.rotarylangley.com. LANGLEY LIONS CLUB The Langley Lions Club was the first Lion’s club in Langley, and this year the Club is celebrating its 70th anniversary. This club can be very proud because since its inception in 1944, club members have raised and donated more than $1 million to Langley charities and causes. The anniversary will be combined with an awards night and installation of officers on June 5th. The club supports the BC Hearing Conservation Society, Langley Christmas Bureau, Douglas Park Elementary School, and every single month the club donates $250 to the Langley Food Bank. Internationally, the club is sending a container to Guatemala with a donated ambulance and medical equipment. This effort was spearheaded by long time club member, Ray Tremblay. Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. the Lions Club runs a community bingo game at the Evergreen Timber’s Evergreen Hall (5464 - 203 St). This June, the Lions and a few Leos will be on hand for the Relay for Life all night long! continued on page 79

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The Langley Lions meet the first and third Thursday of each month at their clubhouse, the West Langley Hall (9400 - 208 St) at 6:15 p.m. Call president Laura at 604-910-1235 for more information or to attend a meeting. THE FORT LANGLEY LIONS CLUB Have you been to the Fort Langley May Day Parade? Have you taken in the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival? If you have, then you’ve seen the Fort Langley Lions in action. This December will mark the club’s 43rd anniversary and, in addition to helping with Fort Langley events, the club supports many local charities throughout the community. The Salvation Army, Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation, Boy Scouts, Langley Hospice, Simpson’s Manor, scholarships to local high schools, Christmas in Williams Park and the Langley Christmas Bureau are just a few who benefit. “This club lives by the Lions Club motto of “We Serve” and their involvement in so many community events proves this,” saidpresident Lynda Davidson. Some upcoming events besides May Day and the Cranberry Festival are the car show at D.W. Poppy on May 4. On July 1 at the Fort Langley national Historic Site the Fort Langley Lions will provide “a breakfast

Fort Langley May Day Parade 2013

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you won’t forget.” This year the club will also participate in the BC Seniors Games in September. “It seems that each year we get busier and busier, which we enjoy,” said Davidson. If you have ever been interested in being part of the community and wish to participate in events where you are helping others and having fun at the same time consider attending one of their meetings. The Fort Langley Lions meet the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. (23022 - 88th Ave). Call President Lynda Davidson at 604-888-9208 for more information or to attend a meeting. -Lilianne Fuller

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Langley families are once again invited to Summer bring a blanket or lawn chairs, perhaps pack Movie Night a picnic supper and a maybe even dig up a ball or frisbee to toss around, as Prospera Credit Union and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley get set to present their sixth annual outdoor movie night. This year's yet-to-be-named feature will take be screened on Saturday Aug. 8 outside the Langley Events Centre. Although you'll have to wait and see which film will be shown, previous years have featured such animated favourites as Up, Rio and Alice in Wonderland. Each year, Prospera hosts the event at no charge — even providing free popcorn and a kids’ craft corner to keep the little ones occupied while they wait for Mother Nature to dim the lights. Proceeds raised at the Prospera movie nights stay in the community, where they help the non-profit agency in its efforts to ensure that every child in Langley who needs a mentor has a mentor — whether it be a traditional "Big," an in-school mentor or a teen mentor to help them make the sometimes difficult transition from elementary to high school. So plan to bring the whole family and be sure to come early to stake out a good spot. ~ Brenda Anderson

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Seniors Games Track and Field medal winners from the B.C. Summer Games in Kamloops 2013.

When the B.C. Seniors Games were first held in 1987, 650 athletes over the age of 55 competed. Twenty-seven years later, the Games have grown to the point where they have more than quadrupled in size, more than 3,000 participants from around the province will take part. And this year, the Games will be held in Langley after a successful joint bid by the Township and the City. The Games run from Sept. 9 to 13 and the official motto of the 2014 Games is Everyone Wins! The Games are held annually and the expected annual economic impact in the region is an estimated $2 million. The province’s top 55 and over athletes will compete in 25 different sports. The sports are archery, badminton, bocce, bridge, carpet bowling, cribbage, cycling, darts, Dragon Boat racing, equestrian, five pin bowling, floor curling, golf, horseshoes, ice curling, ice hockey, lawn bowling, pickleball, slo-pitch, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field and whist. ~ Gary Ahuja

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