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Did you know that a baccyflap is a round container made specifically to store one’s pipe tobacco in? Strangely, the MSA Museum Society’s collection contains many tobacco related artifacts (after all, historically, tobacco was a big industry in the area) including a beautiful brown bakelite baccyflap - but not a single pipe to smoke all that ‘baccy in!

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The Reach Gallery Museum creatiValley is a new nine-day celebration of culture in the Fraser Valley held at The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford from September 25 to October 4, 2015.

The festival is coordinated by a group of community partners, including the Abbotsford Arts Council, MSA Museum Society, University of the Fraser Valley, the Fraser Valley chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada, and The Reach.

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The MSA Museum Society invites you to take a tour of the 1920s Trethewey House Heritage Site.

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Celebrate cultural diversity Although the Abbotsford Multicultural Festival only happens once a year, it is a reminder that every day is an opportunity to acknowledge our neighbours with understanding and acceptance.

AbbyFest was started in 2008 with a simple objective – increase the public’s awareness of cultural diversity in the Fraser Valley through interaction and education.

Over the years, it has grown into a platform for informed dialogue on multiculturalism in the hopes of creating a stronger community and eliminate factors that contribute to exclusion and racism. Those goals start with individuals having access to experiences that reflect cultures from all corners of the globe.

On Saturday, Sept. 26 AbbyFest will begin with the Parade of Nations at 2 p.m., followed by the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Fashion Show and re-imagined Global Village, martial arts demonstrations, belly dancing and music from Africa, South America, Asia and beyond. The festival ends at 8 p.m.,

and is a chance for families to celebrate Abbotsford’s diverse heritage with a full day of activities.

President-elect of the AbbyFest Multicultural Society, Vince Dimanno, estimates that nearly 30 per cent of the community lists their native tongue as one other than English or French.

“We are the home of the oldest Sikh Temple in North America, we have the third largest Filipino population in B.C, and the European influence is a huge part of our community history,” he says.

“AbbyFest is the only event each year that focuses solely on bringing all of these groups together for a full day of celebration.”

This year, AbbyFest is partnering with UFV and moving to Abbotsford’s UFV campus from its previous location at the Ag-Rec Building.

Dimanno says the partnership is a natural fit and will help to highlight how UFV reflects the diversity of the community through their educational opportunities.

“UFV has a successful and growing

international student body, and by working together we can promote inclusivity, inter-cultural understanding, and equal opportunities for all,” he says. “Celebrating our diversity is really celebrating our entire community and so much of the future success of our city will come from a vibrant university.

UFV and AbbyFest are committed to education and the recognition and inclusion of our cultural identity.”

AbbyFest is a chance for families to explore their curiosity about Chinese clothing rituals, Latin American dancing, or African soul food, and leave the festival with a new appreciation, perspective and pride to live in community that celebrates multiculturalism.

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Your hairstyle is an extension of who you are and tells the world your story. It can also influence the way you feel about yourself, and reflects your personality. The hairstyle you choose should match the shape of your face, suit your hair texture, and enhance your individuality.

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Getting prepared for back to school is something that all members of the family can help with. Have your kids share their ideas as well; they may have some great suggestions they’ve heard from their friends’ families. With so many different family situations and schedules, there’s no magic equation that works for all, but a little advance planning can help to lessen the stress!

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2 pkgs (3 oz) Ramen noodles, roughly crumbled Discard seasoning mix

Mango, peeled and diced Optional, for extra sweetness

Carrots, shredded Can substitute 1 (16oz) bag coleslaw mix or broccoli coleslaw mix for cabbage and carrots

Avocado, diced If you’re going to enjoy leftovers, omit avocado

Cabbage, shredded I love Napa cabbage but plain cabbage works as well

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ASIAN HONEY VINAIGRETTE: 1/4 cup 1/3 cup 1 tbsp 1 tbsp

Honey Rice wine vinegar Soy sauce Sesame oil

1 cup

Edamame beans, shelled and cooked

1 tsp

Ginger, grated fresh

1/2 cup

Almonds, thinly sliced

1/2 – 1 tsp

Sriracha

or more, if you love ginger

Blanched or unblanched

1/4 cup 1/2 cup

Optional

Sunflower seeds, roasted and salted

2/3 cup

Green onions, thinly sliced

Pinch

Vegetable oil (I like grapeseed for its neutral flavour)

Pepper and salt, to taste

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INSTRUCTIONS:

REGION/COUNTRY: Fraser Valley; BC VQA

To make vinaigrette, mix all ingredients except oil in a bowl, then whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in oil until all the oil has been added and the dressing is mixed.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

GRAPE/BLEND: Siegerrebe

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spread the crumbled Ramen noodles and sliced almonds on a cookie sheet and stir to combine. Bake about 5-8 minutes, or until slightly golden and toasted, stirring once in between. Watch carefully as they can burn very quickly, and then you’ve got to toss them and start all over! Add all ingredients, including vinaigrette in a large bowl and stir to combine. Serve immediately, or can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 or 3 days. This salad is best eaten the day it’s made, as the noodles will lose their crunch the longer it sits.

ON THE PALATE: Green apple, pear, stone fruit flavours that fill the mouth.

PRICE/ABV: $19.14 / 11.2% ABV ON THE NOSE: Pear, apple, peach, with a little tropical fruit, baking spice and plenty of floral notes.

OVERALL: Crisp, bright, fruity and lively, with soft but food-friendly acid that makes this off-dry wine a pleasure to sip.

BUY IT: Winery.

PAIR IT: This aromatic wine is perfect for the sweet-sour-salty-spicy flavours of Asian-inspired foods, especially salads like these that offer up crisp textures and the je ne sais quoi of umami.

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The Farmer and the Foodie our Osoyoos orchard. Also featured will be roasted, buttery corn on the cob, a corn eating contest, peach pie bake-off, fantastic prices on corn and peaches, as well as an antique tractor and grain threshing display, free kids’ activities and toe-tapping music by the ever-popular JD Miner.

From other dedicated and hard-working BC farmers, gathered on Rob’s twice-weekly Osoyoos trips, we bring you Okanagan apples, plums and pears, rosy-hued Red Russian garlic, sun-ripened Roma and field tomatoes, and the last of the local blueberries. Don’t miss out on this endof-summer fruit and vegetable extravy, our peak p aganza as sadly, season is already slowly starting to CHEC wind down.

OUR K OUT CO FALL

Farmer Rob has been privileged to befriend feisty 91-year-old Ruth, an Osoyoos orchardist who is a wealth of knowledge of local history and healthy tree fruit practices. Recently she told him that “the best fertilizer is a farmer’s footsteps” as she relayed that she and her late husband were acquainted with each tree in their orchard, could respond to tree health issues quickly, and determine the optimum time to harvest. This resonated with Rob, as nightly corn field checks and Osoyoos orchard walk-arounds have been standard practice for him for years. This weekend help us celebrate the bounty of all those footsteps at “From the Farmer’s Field”, highlighting our locally grown corn and sun-sweetened strawberries, as well as juicy peaches from

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