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Saturday, April 11th 2020 Chilliwack Cultural Centre Chilliwack, BC

• Great shopping at over 200 exhibits • Free samples • Exciting entertainment • Free makeovers • Fashion shows • Informative workshops • Cooking theatre demos • Food and wine sampling • Career and business resources • Decorating and travel ideas • Entertainment • Health and wellness advice • Fantastic prizes ... and much more!

Sixteen applicants chosen for Applicant Showcase Night Chilliwack, BC – A record number of applicants put their names forward to speak at TEDxChilliwack.

To narrow the list of potential speakers, the organizing committee sifted through dozens and dozens of applications to select sixteen people to audition for a coveted spot at the TEDxChilliwack main stage on April 11, 2020.

To make it to the audition stage, organizers looked for speakers who have an “idea worth spreading”. Previously, TEDx speakers’ talks had to focus on Technology, Entertainment or Design. For 2020, organizers widened the focus to include 19 different topics—from health, nature or the environment to business, science or collaboration—and everything in-between.

Auditions will take place at the Applicant Showcase Night on January 23, 2020 at Cowork Chilliwack.

Each invited applicant will take the stage for four minutes each. Each will explain what their “idea worth spreading” is, why they are qualified to speak on it, and how they would encourage TEDxChilliwack attendees to take action. Following their four-minute synopsis, each speaker will be posed a question from the emcees.

Once all 16 speakers have taken their turn, the studio audience will vote for “The People’s Choice”. At the same time, a speaker selection panel of TEDxChilliwack organizing committee members will choose up to five additional applicants to join the People’s Choice winner in moving on to speak at TEDxChilliwack’s main event on April 11, 2020 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Due to demand, Applicant Showcase Night tickets will be available through a lottery system.

Interested parties can apply to earn a free ticket through the TEDxChilliwack website until January 1. Ticket lottery winners will be notified in early January. For more information about the TEDxChilliwack Applicant Showcase Night, including taking part in the ticket lottery, please go to www.tedxchilliwack.com/showcase.

The first TEDxChilliwack event took place in 2016.

Each year since, the organizing committee has refined and improved on the process of finding, selecting and supporting potential speakers.

TEDxChilliwack has attracted hundreds of nascent and experienced speakers and more than 70 have been selected to give engaging talks on an array of subjects related to the year’s theme.

With this year’s theme, “Clarity”, TEDxChilliwack will give audiences an elevated experience with top-quality speakers at a unique event.

TEDxChilliwack (www.tedxchilliwack.com) is a not-for-profit, annual one-day event held in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Come hear live speakers share innovative and optimistic ideas with a community of open and curious minds searching for ways to make a difference.

TEDxChilliwack is independently organized and operated under a license from TED.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michael Berger TEDxChilliwack Marketing Chair

604-792-4053 ext. 127 mberger@currencymarketing.ca tedxchilliwack.com

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JANUARY January 1st New Year’s Day Winter Wonderland Toonie Skate | 12pm-4pm | Sardis Sports Complex • 5725 Tyson Rd Ring in the New Year on the ice at the Winter Wonderland Skate! For more information visit chilliwack.com/skate – The cost for this event is only $2!

January 8th

4 Week Meditation Experience Week 1 | 7pm-9pm | Luna Float 101-45645 Tamihi Way Send an email to Info@ LunaFloat.ca for more details and information!

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January 11th Ladies Hockey 12:45pm-1:45pm | Sardis Sports Complex • 5725 Tyson Rd Grade 9 & up, including adults. $25 drop-in, first come first served (but haven’t had to turn anyone away yet).

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January 17th Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders XVII 7:30pm-10pm | Chilliwack Cultural Centre • 9201 Corbould Street Witness mind-blowing acts of illusion! Taking astonishing acts of sleight of hand, mix an assortment of mystifying illusions, then add in the delightfully charismatic personalities of the magicians taking to the stage, and you have the seventeenth installment of Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders! Come experience innovative acts, illusions, and more in a fantastical display of never-before-seen works and magical standards. Get up close and personal with the most talented performers from British Columbia and beyond.

January 18th Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce 25th Annual Business Excellence Awards 5pm-12am | Heritage Park • 44140 Luckakuck Way Every year, the Chamber of Commerce and Chilliwack’s Business Community join together to honor and celebrate excellence in Chilliwack. The Business Excellence Awards publicly recognize outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals that demonstrate professional excellence and a passion for the community. Join us as we honor the local businesses and individuals that make Chilliwack an amazing place to live, work, and play. www.chilliwackchamber. com/business-excellenceawards-2020

Ladies Hockey 12:45pm-1:45pm | Sardis Sports Complex • 5725 Tyson Rd Grade 9 & up, including adults. $25 drop-in, first come first served (but haven’t had to turn anyone away yet).

Contact Jennifer for more info: Mom-of-5@outlook. com, Text 604-793-8793, Or just show up with your friends and your gear!

Fight Night 2020 6:30pm-10pm | Tzeachten Hall • 45855 Promontory Road Doors open at 6:30pm, fights begin at 7:00pm. Prices and Admission: General Admission $25 ($20 presale), Got a large group of friends?

Pre-purchase tables for ring side viewing, full bar service, and VIP experience! Message Mike Dub for table purchase and reservations! Food and drinks will be available for all ticket holders! **CASH ONLY EVENT** Fight card will be released when finalized.

Fairy Tales Come True Toonie Skate 5pm - 6:30pm | Prospera Centre • 45323 Hodgins Ave Start your 2020 with some fairy tale magic at this special skate! Come in costume and you may even see some familiar characters from your favourite fairy tales! For more information visit chilliwack. com/skate. Cost: $2 Entrepreneur Holiday Gala 5pm to Midnight | Rancho Caterers • Abbotsford This fun holiday event is geared towards those of us working hard all year round and want a reason to connect in a much more casual way and have fun doing it. Your ticket includes a fully catered meal, as well as an entry into our grand prize draw!!

January 21st

Lifelong Learning with Chilliwack ElderCollege | Semester Registration Opens Today!

Love to learn? Interested in new experiences? Why not see what Chilliwack ElderCollege has to offer during our Spring 2020 Semester? In proud partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley, Chilliwack ElderCollege provides adults aged 50 years and better with a relaxed approach to learning with over 30 courses in 5 program categories: Active Participation, Arts & Culture, Learn by Doing, Study & Discussion, and Technology & Photography. Discover courses and register online at chilliwackeldercollege. ca or call 604.702.2611. For more information, contact: elder.college@ufv.ca or visit chilliwackeldercollege.ca BC Government Retired Employee Assoc. (BCGREA) Branch Monthly General Meeting 11:30am – 2pm | Canton Gardens Banquet Rm • 45595 Yale Rd Includes guest speaker. Lunch is a choice of selected Chinese and Western options with tea or coffee. If you receive a BC gov’t pension, you are welcome to join us. Annual fees are only $20/year. Lunch cost is $12.00 cash only. 8 months a year, no meetings Jan., July thru Sept. For more information see www. bcgreach.com/contact.

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A New Year’s Message from the Mayor Happy New Year, Chilliwack!

Looking back, 2019 was a big year for our city. We opened some amazing new parks, including Lexw Qwò:m and Kensington, we increased fines for illegal dumping, completed the Lickman Interchange Project and established the Integrated Community Safety Task Force.

Teamwork played a major role in our 2019 achievements.

We completed the 20km Vedder Rotary Loop Trail, thanks, in part, to the Rotary Club of Chilliwack, and the Chilliwack Chiefs helped us sell out the grand opening of the Sardis Sports Complex. Thanks to the Province and BC Housing, two modular housing facilities opened in Chilliwack, and with Skwah First Nation, Shxwhá:y Village and the Federal Government, we announced the Town Dyke Upgrade project.

We’re not going to stop here. This year, we have more exciting projects planned to better our community. Major transportation improvements to Vedder, Promontory and Prest Roads are slated to begin. To become better stewards of our environment, we’ll be developing a singleuse item reduction strategy and updating our Climate Action Plans. We will launch the Mayor’s Task Force on Inclusivity, Diversity and Accessibility and we will continue building relationships with our First Nations neighbours.

I’d like to end by thanking you, the citizens of Chilliwack. To anyone who has called, emailed, taken a survey, attended a Public Hearing or engagement meeting – thank you. We appreciate your voices and your passion, and will make sure to offer more opportunities to hear from you in the New Year.

Sincerely,

Mayor Ken Popove

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Buddy in our Reading Buddies program at the Chilliwack or Yarrow Are you a struggling reader in Grade 1 to 4? Need a little extra libraries for extra help once a week.

Man in the Moon Storytimes

Chilliwack Library, Saturdays, Jan 25 and Feb 29, 1:30 pm – 2 pm This is a drop in family storytime for children of all ages and their Man in the Moon Storytimes male caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes lead by a male Library, Saturdays, Jan 25 and Feb 29, 1:30 pm – 2 pm libraryChilliwack staff member.

This is a drop in family storytime for children of all ages and their male caregivers.

Picture Book Club Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes lead by a male library staff member. Feb 4 to Feb 25, 3 pm – 3:45 pm Chilliwack Library, Tuesdays,

encouragement and help with reading? Get paired up with a Big Reading is a program that pairs high students and Buddy in Buddies our Reading Buddies program at school the Chilliwack or Yarrow Just for kids! A fun afterschool book club that focuses on picture adult volunteers kids in Grades 1 to 4 who need extra help. Sign libraries for extrawith help once a week. books.Picture Listen, print, drawClub and rate the story of the day in your very own Book up begins in September, and we will continue matching buddies

journal.Chilliwack Join Miss Maria and Tuesdays, Billy, the goat puppet, to explore some Library, Feb 4 to Feb 25, 3 pm – 3:45 pm until Spring 2020. is Biga Buddies age high 15+ and/or registered titles. For children in Grades 1 to 3, registration required.

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Massage Join Miss Maria and Billy, the goat puppet, to explore some Parent Mother Goose Library, Fridays, FebFor 14 to Mar 13,in 10:30 am –112topm until Spring 2020.

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Learn the power of nurturing touch and communication with your baby.

Grades 10 to 12. (excluding Feb 17) Discover fun with rhymes, songs and stories! This is an interactive Parent Mother Goose program Child for babies 0 to 15 months and their caregivers. Mother Goose helps you learn ways to encourage your language, social Sardis Library, Mondays, Jan 6 to Febchild’s 24, 12:30 pm –and 1:30 pm and emotional development.

Healthy snacks will be provided. (excluding Feb 17)

Through massage, your baby may benefit from interaction, stimulation, Infant Massage relaxation and relief.

Please bring along a blanket and a water-proof changing mat Library, to lay your baby on.Feb Attendance at 13, all five sessions Sardis Fridays, 14 to Mar 10:30 am – is12 pm preferred, as the eachpower sessionofbuilds upon the previous ones. For children Learn nurturing touch and communication with your baby. who are in the pre-crawling stage.baby Sorry, no older siblings Through massage, your may benefit from please. interaction, stimulation,

Discover fun with rhymes, songs and stories! This is an interactive relaxation and relief. Please bring along a blanket and a water-proof Registration 2. To and register, Coralee Tucker,Goose program for starts babiesMonday, 0 to 15Dec months theircontact caregivers.

Mother Registration starts Monday, Jan 13. To register, contact Infant & Child Infant Development Consultant at 604-824-8760, x3231. changing mat to lay your baby on. Attendance at all five sessions is helps you learn ways to encourage your child’s language, and social Development Consultant Danielle Edmondson at 604-824-8760, x3246. preferred, as each session builds upon the previous ones. For children and emotional development. Healthy snacks will be provided. who are in the pre-crawling stage. Sorry, no older siblings please.

Registration starts Monday, Dec 2. To register, contact Coralee Tucker, Registration starts Monday, Jan 13. To register, contact Infant & Child Infant Development Consultant at 604-824-8760,Chilliwack x3231.

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Valley Women’s Network 11:30am – 1:30pm | The Well in Elements • 8180 Young Road Make connections, expand your community and grow your business! Join us for our monthly networking lunch to meet other professionals and discover new business opportunities. Connect Now is the place to get connected,

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January 23rd Chilliwack Hospice Society Education Workshop “Cooking for One” with Vita Bella 1pm-3pm | Chilliwack Hospice Society • 7112 Vedder Road This workshop is designed to provide many helpful cooking ideas for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one and are now adjusting to cooking for one. Leo & Valerie from Vita Bella Bistro, will inspire us with practical cooking tips, delicious recipes and a demonstration of how we can prepare nutritious and delicious meals for one.

January 24th - 26th Chilliwack Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo Times Vary, SureStay, Chilliwack, 43971 Industrial Way Shop, compare, save time and money! Find the best local sources in home improvement, design services and landscaping. Meet face to face and get a “feel” before you hire. Discover new ideas and interesting products for your home and garden. Get inspired and excited about your home and garden and the countless possibilities!

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January 25th Montreal Canadiens Alumni Tour 2pm-7pm | Hope & District Recreation • 1005 6th Ave, Hope AdvantageHOPE is beyond excited to announce that we will be hosting a Montreal Canadiens Alumni Tour team vs Hope, Cascades & Canyons hockey game right here in Hope! Tickets will be available for sale at the Hope Visitor Centre. To get on the reservation list for tickets please call 604-869-2021 or at the Hope, Cascades and Canyons Visitor Centre (919 Water Ave, Hope, BC).

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Ladies Hockey 12:45pm-1:45pm | Sardis Sports Complex, 5725 Tyson Rd Grade 9 & up, including adults. $25 drop-in, first come first served (but haven’t had to turn anyone away yet). Contact Jennifer for more info: Mom-of-5@ outlook.com, Text 604-7938793, Or just show up with your friends and your gear!

January 28th

Business Networking Lunch and Learn 11:15am – 1:15pm | Paliotti’s Italian Kitchen Make connections, expand your community and grow your business! Join us for our monthly networking lunch to meet other professionals and discover new business opportunities. Connect Now is the place to get connected, learn, and collaborate! 4th Tuesday of Every Month Zero Waste Meetup 5pm-7pm | PickEco Refills • 2-9360 Mill Street Pickeco is Chilliwack’s first Zero Waste grocery store.

If you are interested in the Zero Waste Lifestyle and reducing your plastic

consumption but you don’t know where to start this will be a great opportunity to ask questions. Last Tuesday of Every Month January 29th

4 Week Meditation Experience Week 4 | 7pm9pm | Luna Float 101-45645 Tamihi Way Send an email to Info@ LunaFloat.ca for more details and information!

January 30th Peking Acrobats of China 7:30pm-10pm | Chilliwack Cultural Centre • 9201 Corbould Street Sensational gravity-defying feats! Since their Western debut in 1986, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics by performing daring maneuvers ranging from trick-cycling to precision tumbling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. Defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control, the Acrobats push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing juggling dexterity and incredible balancing feats.

Enjoy all of the excitement and festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival!

February January 31st - February 1st Canadian Arenacross 2019/20 Championships Times Vary | Heritage Park • 44140 Luckakuck Way Doors open at 6:00 pm – Racing action commences at 7:00 pm. Admission: Adult $20, Youth (12 – 18 years) $15, Child (4 – 11) $10, 3 years and under FREE, Family Pass: (2 adults 2 children) $50. https://futurewestmoto. ca/racing/arenacross-races/ arenacross-rounds-5-6chilliwack/

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FEBRUARY February 1st Fraser Valley Distillery Festival 2020 7am-10pm |Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St Sip and savour the night away with food from the amazing Lakeside Beach Club, drinks from the finest BC distillery crafted spirits, and fab local music! Win a bid from the silent auction, enter the 50/50 draw, and donate for treats at the candy table, and you will walk out with more fun than you imagined.

All money raised supports students and programs at the Chilliwack Academy of Music. Come hungry, 10 samples included, more samples may be purchased at event. Tickets: $50 - Don’t miss out, get your tickets now at fraservalley distilleryfestival.com Ladies Hockey 12:45pm-1:45pm | Sardis Sports Complex 5725 Tyson Rd Grade 9 & up, including adults. $25 drop-in, first come first served (but haven’t had to turn anyone away yet).

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Cupid’s Artisans + Crafts by Market Mamas 10am-4pm | Tzeachten Hall 45855 Promontory Road Come shop handmade and support local makers, 80+ vendors, live music, food truck, fresh baking.

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February 7th The Red Violin 10:30am-12pm | Chilliwack Cultural Centre • 9201 Corbould Street Vancouver’s own violinist Jasper Wood will warm your hearts and spirit with an enticing program featuring the music from the film, The Red Violin by John Corigliano.

Wood will also be presenting some concerto movements

by Antonio Vivaldi (known as The Red Priest) as well as the energetic and engaging Road Movies by John Adams.

February 8th 11th Annual Valley Wine Festival 7pm – 10pm | SureStay Chilliwack • 43971 Industrial Way Join us for a spectacular evening of wine, spirits and craft beer in the Fraser Valley!

This is an amazing event you won’t want to miss! A huge selection of wines will be poured, as well as spirits and craft beers and even some ciders. All of this will be accompanied by an enormous spread of gourmet food and live music. Everything is included in the ticket price, no token purchases are required.

The Comic Strippers 7:30pm-9:30pm | Chilliwack Cultural Centre • 9201 Corbould Street A fictitious male stripper troupe, played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians, performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. These guys try to be sexy… it just comes out funny.

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Ladies Hockey 12:45pm-1:45pm | Sardis Sports Complex • 5725 Tyson Rd Grade 9 & up, including adults. $25 drop-in, first come first served (but haven’t had to turn anyone away yet).

Contact Jennifer for more info: Mom-of-5@outlook. com, Text 604-793-8793, Or just show up with your friends and your gear!

February 12th

Special Valentine’s Couples Tandem Float Event Luna Float • 101-45645 Tamihi Way Send an email to Info@ LunaFloat.ca for more details and information!

February 13th Neil Osborne (5440) at Tractorgrease 7pm – 10pm | Tractorgrease Café 48710 Chilliwack Lake Rd Neil Osborne is back at Tractorgrease Thursday Feb 13th at 7pm with his Solo Acoustic show. Hear the stories behind some of 5440’s greatest hits in a small cozy venue.

February 14th Anne of Green Gables 7:30pm-10pm | Chilliwack Cultural Centre • 9201 Corbould Street Celebrate with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day as this incredibly charming ballet follows the story of Anne Shirley, an orphan girl sent to live on a farm. Driven by her imagination, Anne takes great joy in life, and her enthusiasm brightens and inspires those around her in unimaginable ways. This is a performance sure to warm your valentine’s heart.

• Valentine’s Day Loonie Skate| 3:15pm – 4:45pm | Prospera Centre • 45323

Hodgins Ave Love is in the air at Prospera Centre for the annual Valentine’s Day Loonie Skate!

For more information visit chilliwack.com/skate. Cost: $1 February 15th Ladies Hockey 12:45pm-1:45pm | Sardis Sports Complex 5725 Tyson Rd Grade 9 & up, including adults. $25 drop-in, first come first served (but haven’t had to turn anyone away yet).

Contact Jennifer for more info: Mom-of-5@outlook. com, Text 604-793-8793, Or just show up with your friends and your gear!

Stó:lō Business Awards Ceremony 5pm-9pm | Quality Hotel & Conference Centre, Abbotsford, BC The Stó:lō Business Awards Ceremony has been implemented to help promote and celebrate the achievements of the Indigenous businesses within the Stó:lō Traditional Territory. The evening will be filled with awards honoring deserving Indigenous businesses within S’olh Temexw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory, Indigenous entertainment and a plated dinner service. More info: www. stolobusinessassociation.ca February 17th Family Day Skate 2pm-3:30pm | Sardis Sports Complex • 5725 Tyson Rd Celebrate with your family at this special skate where we open multiple rinks so there’s room for everyone! For more information visit chilliwack. com/skate. Cost: $1

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February 18th BC Government Retired Employee Assoc. (BCGREA) Branch Monthly General Meeting 11:30am – 2pm | Canton Gardens Banquet Rm • 45595 Yale Rd Includes guest speaker.

Lunch is a choice of selected Chinese and Western options with tea or coffee. If you receive a BC gov’t pension, you are welcome to join us.

Annual fees are only $20/ year. Lunch cost is $12.00 cash only. 8 months a year, no meetings Jan., July thru Sept. For more information see www.bcgreach.com/ contact.

February 20th Chilliwack Hospice Society Education Workshop Financial Health & Decision Making Workshop with Ed Kaye from Waterstone Law Group.

7pm-9pm Chilliwack Hospice Society 7112 Vedder Road Join us for an informative workshop with Ed Kaye from Waterston Law Group, as he helps to answer our questions regarding Wills, Estates, Trustees and other concerns.

February 20th – 23rd Mt. Cheam Canine Dog Show 8am-7pm each day | Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way All Breed Championship Show.

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3. Use the hashtag: #lovechilliwack & #whatsonchilliwack & #stickysgarrison Winners will be contact by private mesage on the social media platform in which it was posted!

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February 21st LIVE2LEAD Chilliwack 2020 8am-3pm | City Life Church • 46641 Chilliwack Central Road INVEST IN WHAT GIVES YOU THE GREATEST RETURN Live2Lead is an annual event broadcast from Atlanta, GA to Chilliwack and hundreds of communities around the world. It’s an event meant to bring the best leadership teaching to intentional, active leaders everywhere.

Our Chilliwack event is brought to you by local leaders who are also proud have a local speaker join us for this years event.

information visit chilliwack. com/skate. Cost: $2 February 23rd SNS - Truth And Reconciliation 6pm-8pm | Central Community Church • 46100 Chilliwack Central Road Sunday Night Seminars | Central Community Church TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION A brief overview of Indigenous peoples in Canada and our responsibility to learn the history and contribute to reconciliation.

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February 25th

Business Networking Lunch and Learn 11:15am – 1:15pm | Paliotti’s Italian Kitchen Make connections, expand your community and grow your business! Join us for our monthly networking lunch to meet other professionals and discover new business opportunities. Connect Now is the place to get connected, learn, and collaborate! 4th Tuesday of Every Month Zero Waste Meetup 5pm-7pm | PickEco Refills • 2-9360 Mill Street Pickeco is Chilliwack’s first Zero Waste grocery store. If you are interested in the Zero Waste Lifestyle and reducing your plastic consumption but you don’t know where to start this will be a great

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Last Tuesday of Every Month.

Valley Women’s Network 11:30am – 1:30pm | The Well in Elements • 8180 Young Road Make connections, expand your community and grow your business! Join us for our monthly networking lunch to meet other professionals and discover new business opportunities. Connect Now is the place to get connected, learn, and collaborate! 4th Tuesday of Every Month February 29th Total Makeover Challenge: Amazing Race 9:30am Start | Finish at the Women’s Show

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entertainment, health and wellness advice, fantastic prizes, and much more. It’s truly the ultimate girl’s day out.

Fraser Valley Women’s Expo Friday February 28 - 4PM TO 9PM Saturday February 29 - 10AM TO 6PM Sunday March 1 - 10AM TO 5PM Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way The Fraser Valley Women’s Expo offers a fantastic day out with girlfriends, Mothers and Daughters to relax, get pampered, and have fun. Highlights of the event include great shopping at over 200 exhibits, free samples, exciting entertainment, free makeovers, fashion shows, informative workshops, cooking theatre demos, food and wine sampling, career and business resources, decorating and travel ideas,

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If you have an event or business you want to showcase to the community get in touch.

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