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Home Maintenance Tips Replace Furnace Filter

Store Yard Equipment

The air filter in your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit needs to be replaced every 1-3 months to keep the air in your home clean and the system running efficiently.

Remember to write the date on the new filter so you know when to change it next time.

Prepare your yard equipment for storage. This includes draining fuel from all gas-operated equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and chain saws. Also, clean all the grass and leaves from your trimmers, mowers and rakes now so you don’t have to deal with rotten material in the spring.

Disconnect and drain Exterior Hoses

Prepare your Deck

Now is the time to disconnect and drain any hoses that are stored outside. Hoses left attached and full of water can be ruined if the water freezes expands and splits the hose

Clean porch and deck furniture, and look for any needed repairs. Cover and store outdoor furniture and barbecues in a protected area. Make sure all soil is emptied from pots and planters. Dirt left in clay pots will freeze and cause the pots to crack if left outside.

Shut off water to outside taps The same thing that can happen to your hose can happen to your pipes. It is a good idea to shut off the valve that controls the flow to your outside tap. This valve is usually located inside your house. Once this valve is shut off open the outside tap to drain any water.

Insulate water heater Check to see if your hot water heater has an R-value of at least 24. Choose a tank insulator that is the right for the size of your tank, and follow the instructions to install. This quick project could save you 4 to 9% in water heating costs, paying for itself in about a year.

Buy Snow removal Gear This is a great time to stock up on snow removal gear and de-icers. Once the snow falls everyone rushes to buy salt and shovels. Get yours now, beat the rush and be prepared for that winter morning when your car is stuck in the driveway.

Clean Gutters The leaves should be mostly gone now, so clean out your gutters and keep water flowing freely away from your house.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

What’s On Magazine & Online staff will be taking time on November 11th to remember the sacrifices made y the brave men and women, many from Abbotsford, who put our country before themselves. Check out the Royal Canadian Legion #15 page in this magazine and join us at the ceremony in Abbotsford this year.

The start of November is when we slip into the holiday season and the number of events happening in and around Abbotsford is extraordinary.

From the many craft fairs, the beautifully decorated stores with unique and local gifts, to the season of music and pageantry. Abbotsford is lucky to have so many individuals and organizations that work hard to bring such a stunning spectacle of beautiful music.

Look to our event listings for all of the events that wrap around the Christmas season.

All of the Staff at What’s On Magazine & Online wish the all the very best this season and we look forward to an exciting and event filled 2 17!

Cory & Bronwen

It is also the time to remember those who are not as fortunate as we are, and there are a lot of opportunities to give a helping hand to ensure everyone enjoys the holiday season.

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SAVINGS Recurring Events Flea Market Sundays, 6 am – 4 pm Abbotsford Exhibition Grounds 32470 Haida Dr. www.abbotsfordfleamarket.co Suburban Swing Sundays, 8:30 am – 11 pm ASAA Hall, 33889 Essendene Ave www.suburbanswing.com Suburban Swing Sundays, 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm Beginner East Coast Swing Lesson ASAA Hall, 33889 Essendene Ave www.suburbanswing.com The Abbotsford Legion hosts Weekly Breakfasts Sundays, 8:30 am -11:30 am Abbotsford Legion, 2513 West Railway Ave www.abbylegion.ca Square Dancing Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am ASAA, 33889 Essendene Ave Email – Senior’s Exercise Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am ASAA, 33889 Essendene Ave Email - abbysocialactivityassoc@ gmail.com Partner Bridge Tuesdays & Fridays, 1 pm – 4 pm ASAA, 2361 Cyril St. Email - abbysocialactivityassoc@ gmail.com Karaoke Every Friday – 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm Abbotsford Legion More Info – 604.853.1711 Or Visit – www.abbylegion.ca

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Fish and Chips 1 st Friday of the Month – 5 pm – 7 pm Abbotsford Legion More Info – 604-853.1711 www.abbylegion15@shaw.ca Hospice Cookbook On Sale!

Abbotsford Hospice Society Sales start September 5th Each cookbook $20 Order online at www. abbotsfordhospice.org/cookbook Abbotsford Youth Commission Youth Night Youth 12-18 Open Gym Fridays 7pm-8pm ARC Youth Centre www.abbyyouth.com Youth 12-18 Open Gym Saturdays 8pm-10pm ARC Youth Centre www.abbyyouth.com Movember Stache Bash Friday, November 25, 2:3010pm ARC & MRC Youth Centre www.abbyyouth.com FREE Dinner Night, Youth 12-18 Nov 4 & Dec 2, 5pm MRC Youth Centre www.abbyyouth.com FREE Dinner Night, Youth 12-18 Nov 18 & Dec 16, 5pm ARC Youth Centre www.abbyyouth.com Central Valley Fiddler Weekly Meeting and Practice Every Wednesday, Except First Wed. of the month 6:45 pm – 8:45pm Hallmark Assisted Living, 3055 Princess Street www.centralvalleyfiddlers.co

Abbotsford Learning Plus Fall Semester Classes November 1 – December 13, 10am – 12pm Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Every Tuesday & Thursday abbylearningplus@gmail.com Call – 778.808.7377 Al-Anon Family Groups Meetings Monday – Friday Evenings & Weekends For Location & Times – www. al-anon.org Ala-Teen for Ages 10 – 18 Meets 7:15pm – 8:15pm Tuesdays H.O.M.E., 31581 South Fraser Way Contact – Louise at 604.855.1942 or Susan at 604.859.6566

What’s On! At The Reach Get There From Here - Nicole Bauberger September 22 – November 20, 2016 OPENING RECEPTION September 22 @ 7pm. FREE An exhibition of 221 one-footsquare oil paintings created on site at the roadside, depicting the road and the landscape every 50 kilometers from East to West to North. thereach.ca/exhibitions/currentexhibitions Inside the Outside – Deborah Morriss September 22 – November 20, 2016 OPENING RECEPTION September 22 @ 7pm. FREE In this body of work Deborah Morriss has moved away from her training as a ceramist to explore the flexibility of working

in papier maché. thereach.ca/exhibitions/currentexhibitions Art on Demand 2.3 – Emerging Fraser Valley Artists September 22 – November 20, 2016. OPENING RECEPTION September 22 @ 7pm. FREE Art on Demand is a series of exhibitions that feature the work of emerging Fraser Valley artists and curators. This initiative gives members of The Reach’s Emerge program the opportunity to display their artwork in a public gallery and network with fellow artists and art professionals in the Fraser Valley. thereach.ca/emerge/art-demand Architextiles – Gail Hunt, Lily Thorne, Pam Dangerfield, Patt Wilson, Nancy Riesmersma September 29, 2016 – January 8, 2017. OPENING RECEPTION September 29 @ 7pm. FREE The structures and materials that provide the backdrop for our everyday lives create the context for all of our relationships, from the familial to the political. thereach.ca/exhibitions/currentexhibitions States of Matter – Ruth Beer September 29, 2016 – January 8, 201. OPENING RECEPTION September 29 @ 7pm. FREE Developed in collaboration with the Two Rivers Gallery, Prince George, this exhibition presents the work of Vancouver artist Ruth Beer who uses sculpture, woven structures and video to address the interlaced relationships between extracted resources, such as oil and copper, the environment and culture. thereach.ca/exhibitions/currentexhibitions

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Migrations – Judith Currelly September 29, 2016 – January 8, 2017 OPENING RECEPTION September 29 @ 7pm. FREE Judith Currelly has been painting for over 30 years and has developed a distinct style that is a vehicle for her ongoing exploration of the interrelated conditions, patterns and structures that occur between land, sky, water and lifeforms. thereach.ca/exhibitions/currentexhibitions Art on Demand 2.3 - Emerging Fraser Valley Artists September 22 – November 20, 2016 Art on Demand is a series of exhibitions that feature the work of emerging Fraser Valley artists and curators. This initiative gives members of The Reach’s Emerge program the opportunity to display their artwork in a public gallery and network with fellow artists and art professionals in the Fraser Valley. thereach.ca/emerge/art-demand Voices of the Valley Community History Exhibition PERMANENT EXHIBITION FREE The Reach’s permanent community history exhibition shows Abbotsford history through presentation of artefacts from The Reach and MSA Museum Society material culture collections, photographs and archival records, and is enhanced by stories collected by both organizations. thereach.ca/exhibitions/currentexhibitions SUNDAY FAMILY ARTS Nov 13, 27, Dec 11 – 1 to 3pm FREE, Pre-Registration Required Bring the whole family out for

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these instructed, fun-filled crafts sessions in The Reach’s art studio. A great opportunity for everyone to learn and participate together! thereach.ca/events-programs C3 – CULTURE, COFFEE & COOKIES Every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30am starting September 7 FREE, Pre-Registration Required Enjoy weekly, stimulating, onehour cultural presentations in a relaxed, social setting. thereach. ca/events-programs GIRLS NIGHT @ THE REACH GOES HAVANA Fundraising Event November 4, 2016 – 6:30pm Tickets: $38 Reach Friend | $45 Future Friend This vibrant night will include Latin music, sumptuous appies and treats, a create-yourown colourful, Cuban bracelet activity, a little vino to sip, bid at the Havana infused silent auction, a chance to cha cha cha, and meet the makers while you shop the artisan market. Girls just wanna have fun! thereach.ca/ girlsnightatthemuseum WINE AND PAINT NIGHT @ THE REACH November 17, 2016 - 6:30pm8:30pm $55 for all your art supplies and instruction Wine by donation!

Instructed by Thrive Studio owner Jamie Smith No experience necessary! Bring your friends, drink some vino and create your very own take-home masterpiece! thereach.ca/events-programs

PRO-D DAY ART CAMPS November 25, 2016 - 10:30am to 2:30pm December 5, 2016 – 10:30am to 2:30pm Ages 6 to 12 $30 Per Participant. PreRegistration Required Make art, make friends and have fun! Join us for this fun-filled day of creating and take home your very own masterpiece! thereach.ca/events-programs

Abbotsford Community Library, 33355 Bevan Ave Contact for more info. 604853-1753

What’sOn! At the Abbotsford Libraries

TAG (Teen Advisory Group) The 1st Wednesday of the month, 6 pm – 7:30 pm Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way Teens 13-19 can earn volunteer hours toward graduation by volunteering at the library.

Contact for more info. 604859-7814 ext 1229

For a complete schedule of events happening at all 25 Fraser Valley r\Regional Libraries, visit us at www.fvrl.bc.ca and click on events!

Clearbrook Library 32320 George Ferguson Way, 604859-7814 Abbotsford Community Library 33355 Bevan Ave 604-8531753 Mt Lehman Library 5875 Mt Lehman Rd 604-856-4988 Book a Librarian Call the library to book a ½ hr one-on-one appointment with an expert for all your tech, research and reading questions Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way; Abbotsford Community Library, 33355 Bevan Ave Contact for more info.

Clearbrook Library at 604-8597814 or Abbotsford Community Library at 604-853-1753 Storytime at Abbotsford Community Library Wednesdays until Dec 14, 10:30 am – 11 am

Storytime at Clearbrook Library Thursdays until Dec 15, 10:30 am – 11 am Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way Contact for more info. 604859-7814 ext 1229

Games Night Tuesdays, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way Drop by the library for a fun night of board games. For ages 16+. Contact for more info.

604-859-7814 Pyjama Storytime Thursdays until Dec 15, 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tuck into a story!

Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way Contact for more info. 604859-7814 ext 1229 Babytime at Clearbrook Library Mondays, Nov 14 – Dec 5, 11:30 pm – 12 pm Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way Make language fun – start early with Babytime! For children 0 – 18 months.

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ABBOTSFORD EVENTS CALENDAR FOLLOW OUR EVENTS ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER F - WHATSONABBOTSFORD T - @WHATSONABBY Submit events for FREE to whatsonabbotsford@gmail.com All events submitted that are in Abbotsford and open to the public will be included in the events calendar, at www.whatsonabbotsford.ca, on facebook and twitter.

Abbotsford’s Forgotten Soldiers Tuesday, Nov 8, 7 pm – 8 pm Abbotsford Community Library, 33355 Bevan Ave. Please register by calling 604-8531753. WWI’s bloody battles claimed the lives of many soldiers who called Abbotsford home. While the local newspaper Honour Rolls recognized their ultimate sacrifice, some of these valiant soldiers’ names were not memorialized on the Abbotsford Cenotaph. Join UFV Professor Emeritus and former VP of the Abbotsford Legion, Peter-William Slade, and learn more about these forgotten soldiers and the battles fought by them and their Canadian comrades.

Babytime at Abbotsford Community Library Thursdays until Nov 10, 11:30 am – 12 pm Abbotsford Community Library, 33355 Bevan Ave Make language fun – start early with Babytime! For children 0 – 18 months.

Contact for more info 604853-1753 Abby Junior Chess Club Sundays until Dec 18 (except stat holiday weekends), 230 pm – 4:30 pm Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way Check mate! Children 5-17 years of age can enjoy friendly chess games with instruction provided, if needed. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries Meetings take place on the first Tuesday of the month at 1pm at the Clearbrook Library from September to June The Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries invite you to join them If you love your public library

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this is the volunteer opportunity for you! The Friends assist at library events, run fundraising initiatives and support FVRL as enthusiastic advocates of programs and services.

Knit One! Knit All! Thursdays, 2 pm – 4 pm Mount Lehman Library, 5875 Mt Lehman Rd Bring your needles and yarn to the library and join this weekly gathering of knit wits!

Contact for more info 604-856-4988 Kept in Stitches Saturdays, 1 pm – 3 pm Abbotsford Community Library, 33355 Bevan Ave Drop in for a relaxing afternoon of stitching and socializing with other crafty folk.

Contact for more info 604853-1753 Knit ‘n’ Stitch Club Mondays, 6:30 pm – 8 pm Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way Socialize at this fun weekly crafty gathering. Bring whatever project you’re working on.

Contact for more info 604859-7814 You and Your Money: Financial Advice for Teens and Young Adults Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way Tuesday, Nov 22, 7 pm – 8:30 pm. A Financial Educator from the Credit Counselling Society discusses the world of money management and budgeting.

Geared to ages 18 – 30 but all ages welcome. Limited space so call 604-859-7814 to register early.

Christmas at Abbotsford Community Library Abbotsford Community Library,

33355 Bevan Ave Thursday, Dec 15, 3 pm – 4 pm Bring your Christmas cheers and get ready for Santa’s visit.

Stories, snacks and little gifts for all. Everyone welcome. Please register by Dec 12.

November Chamber’s Business After Business November 3, 4pm- 6pm Location to be Confirmed www.abbotsfordchamber.com Older Adult Wellness Festival November 4, 9am – 2:30pm Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Road Call 604.859.8715 Ext. 101 Or email lmoar@telus.net A Come and Go public event geared to older adults in Abbotsford area, Providing pertinent information and education.

Please see: http://www. clearbrookcorridor.ca/ Crimson Café Molly Be Dammed with Guests November 4, 9pm 33790 Essendene 19+ With I.D. Cover Charge By Donation www.theburnsins.com/ Trades Expo November 4 -5 Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street Fri. 9am – 3pm, Sat. 9am – 3pm Admission $5, Cash Only Call 250.766.5501 for more info. Email: admin@tradesexpo.ca www.tradesexpo@ca Crimson Café North Hills with Guests November 5, 9pm 33790 Essendene 19 + with I.D. Cover Charge by Donation www.theburnsins.com/

Marianna’s Trench November 4, 7:30pm Abbotsford Centre, 35800 King Road “Marianna’s Trench & The Last Crusade” Tickets at Ticektmaster.ca or 1.855.985.5000 Call 604.743.5027 for more info.

Maan Farms Country Christmas Market November 4, 9am – 4pm Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie@ Vye Free To Attend – 60+ Local Vendors www.maanfarms.com/event/ maan-farms-christmas-market Cascadia Wind Ensemble Nov. 6, 2pm Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Music from WW1 to present.

Cascadia’s annual Special ‘Sunset Ceremony” will be A highlight.

Tickets at King’s Music, Abbotsford & Chilliwack.

Soroptimist International of Abbotsford-Mission November 9, 6pm Monthly Meeting Chances Casino, Meeting Room, 30835 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford Wednesday, 14 December 2016 at 6:00 pm Vancity, Community Room, 15032555 London Ave, Mission Contact for more information at siabbotsford.mission@ soroptimist.net Gallery 7 Theatre Little Women November 11 & 12, 16 -19, 7:30 pm November 12 & 19, 2pm Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way ‘Experience the classic story as you follow the

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Childhood adventures of The March Sisters’.

Tickets at House of James, Abbotsford www.gallery7theatre.com Senior’s Old Time Dance Central Valley Fiddlers November 12, 1pm -4pm O.A. Pensioner’s Hall, 3015 -273 St., Aldergrove $6 Admission (includes lunch) www.central valleyfiddlers.co Fraser Valley Blues Society Jimmy D. Lane & the LazerKatz November 12, 7 pm Eagles Hall, 33868 Essendene Cash Only Venue Tickets & Information – www.

FraserValleyBlues.com Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market Nov. 12 – 13 Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street Sat – 9am -4pm Sun. 10am -4pm More info – conact@ oldefarmhouse.ca Wwwwoldefarmhouse.ca West Coast Christmas Show November 18 – 20 Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street Fri – 2pm - 9pm Sat. 10am – 6pm Sun. – 10am -5pm Contact info@ westcoastchristmasshow.com Valley Concert Society Colin Balzer Renowned Tenor from Abbotsford November 18, 7:30pm Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way Call 604.289.3377 valleyconcertsociety@gmail.com www.valleyconcertsociety.com Mamma Mia November 16, 7:30pm Abbotsford Centre, 35800 King Road Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca or 1.855.985.5000 Call 604.743.5027 for more info.

Fraser Valley Blues Society Friday Night Blues Jams November 18, 7:30pm – 11:30 pm Eagles Hall, 33868 Essendene No Cover, Donations Welcomed Cash Only Venue www.FraserValley Blues.com

Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant November 18, 7:30pm Abbotsford Centre, 35800 King Road. Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca or 1.855.985.5000 Call 604.743.5027 for more info.

Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Chamber’s Business After Business December 1, 4pm - 6pm Location to be confirmed www.abbotsfordchamber.com

Celtic Thunder Legacy November 23, 7:30pm Abbotsford Centre, 35800 King Road. Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca or 1.855.985.5000 Call 604.743.5027 for more info.

Pop-Up Artisan Market December 2 -4 High Street, 3122Mt. Lehman Road #J 150 near Westland Insurance/ London Drugs For only $2- Check out over 25 artists & homemade crafts Dec. 2- 5pm- 9pm; Dec. 3 – 11am – 7pm; Dec. 4, 11am – 4pm www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com

Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce 21st Annual Abbotsford Business Excellence Awards November 24 Tradex. 1190 Cornell Street www.abbotsfordchamber.com Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce 21st Annual Abbotsford Business Excellence Awards November 24 Tradex. 1190 Cornell Street www.abbotsfordchamber.com Toys For Tots Christmas Breakfast November 25, 6am – 9:30am Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Royal City Youth Ballet The Nutcracker November 27, 1pm & 4pm Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way Phone 604.521.7290 rcyb@telus.net Tickets online at www. theactmapleridge.org Abbotsford Education & Career Fairs November 29, 9am – 3pm Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street Contact info@ educationcareerfairs.com www.educationcareerfairs.com/

December Fraser Valley Stage A Christmas Survival Guide November 30 – December 4 Community Arts Addition, 2329 Crescent Way 7:30pm – with weekend matinees at 2pm Fun musical revue of seasonal songs & vignettes.

Tickets at Prospera Credit Union (West Oaks) Or by Phone – 604.854.5463 www.fraservalleystage.com

Abbotsford Children’s Theatre “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Friday, December 2, 2016 @ 7:00pm Saturday, December 3, 2016 @ 1:00pm Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 33215 South Fraser Way Tickets available at The Reach Gallery Museum, Jazz-Ma-Tazz & Tourism Abbotsford www.abbotsfordchildrenstheatre. org or acttheatre@hotmail.com

www.abbotsfordhospice.org/ cookbook Gallery 7 Theatre in partnership with Pacific Theatre Christmas Presence An Eclectic Mix of Stories & Music for The Christmas Season December 17, 7:30 pm Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 33215 South Fraser Way www.pacifictheatre.org for more information Christmas Stories December 20, 2 pm & 7pm Central Heights Church Featuring Abbotsford Youth Orchestra, British Columbia Boys Choir, Jubilate Ensemble Tickets at King’s Music and The House of James FIRST NIGHT 2017 December 31, Doors open 5pm Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street Fireworks, Balloon Drop, West Coast Amusement Rides Bouncy Castles & more Tickets – 604.850.1533 info@fvtradex.com

Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Luncheon With Mayor Henry Braun. December 8 Quality Hotel & Conference Centre www.abbotsfordchamber.com Fraser Valley Blues Society Friday Night Blues Jams December 9, 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm. Eagles Hall , 33868 Essendene. No Cover, Donations Welcomed. Cash Only Venue www.FraserValleyBlues.com Handel’s Messiah December 10, 7pm Gateway Community Church Featuring Valley Singers, Pacific Spirit Choir, Soloists Alison Nystrom, Chad Louwere, Josh Lovell & Christina Kent Conductor – Calvin Dyck Tickets at King’s Music and The House of James Abbotsford Hospice Society Cookbook Launch ‘Shared Memories From the Kitchen’ December 10, 3pm -5pm Holmberg House, 3278 Marshall Road

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GET YOUR JINGLE ON WITH FRASER VALLEY STAGE

By Jean Konda-Witte Do you find the holidays more than a little stressful? Then you may need A Christmas Survival Guide.

This fun, intimate musical revue of songs and vignettes coming to the Abbotsford stage will most definitely loosen up the tensions of your seasonal stress.

Fraser Valley Stage brings this latest holiday classic to the Community Arts Addition for six shows Nov. 30 – Dec. 4, 2016.

“It’s HO HO Hilarious!” writes the New York Press. “It’s the funniest Christmas revue around.”

The talented cast of FVS stalwarts, Paulina Harskamp, Kelly Shackleford, Marty Peters, Sarah Dussin, David Dalton, Elizabeth Castillo and Josh Levesque use the “Survival Guide” to give advice to each other and the audience on how to cope with the season.

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“It’s a dedicated cast with amazing talent,” says artistic director Melissa Franson. “The music will have you humming a tune till the New Year.”

Through their interactions, this zany cast finds ways to laugh at their own Christmas chaos.

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“It’s not your typical traditional show,” adds Franson. “It’s something a little naughty and nice.”

And throughout all the laughter, there is a heartwarming ‘cozying up’ to the true essence of Christmas.

Now in its 46th year of bringing quality musical theatre to Abbotsford, Fraser Valley Stage has masterfully intertwined comedy with seasonal songs from the traditional Carol of the Bells and Sleigh Ride to the unorthodox All Those Christmas Clichés and I’d Like to Hitch a Ride with Santa Claus.

A Christmas Survival Guide is designed to de-stress and refresh one and all with holiday cheer.

“It sold out for two years,” writes Stepping Out Productions. “It’s perfect for corporate and group outings.”

A Christmas Survival Guide runs for six shows at the Community Arts Addition, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford.

Show times are: Nov. 30, Dec. 1 – 3 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees Dec. 3 – 4 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $20 and are available at www.fraservalleystage.com, Prospera Credit Union (West Oaks) or by calling 604-854-5463.

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2016 PROGRAMS &EVENTS at The Reach

Paul Kane, History painting in Canada, Modern Art in Montreal and Toronto, big changes in architecture, exploring art since the 1980s.

NAVIGATING THE ART INDUSTRY

October 15, 2016 1–4pm $75 Per Participant.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Instructed by Industry Expert Pennylane Shen A unique seminar designed specifically for artists preparing to approach the commercial and public art industry. It is ideal for fine artists of any media pursuing careers in the commercial Vancouver art market or those looking to expand their exhibition repertoire.

PANEL DISCUSSION PRO-D DAY ART CAMPS

October 21, 2016 November 25, 2016 December 5, 2016 10:30am–2:30pm Ages 6 to 12 $30 Per Participant PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Make art, make friends and have fun! Join us for this fun-filled day of creating and take home your very own masterpiece!

ART HISTORY COURSE: DISCOVER CANADIAN ART

October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10 6:30–8:30pm $165 for this 6 class course.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Instructed by Barry Magrill, Ph.D Art History No assignments, exams or grades!

Check out the list of class themes this course will cover: Myths of Landscape Painting including the Group of Seven and Emily Carr, Art and Adventure including

Art, the Environment and Wellness October 20, 2016 6:30–8:30pm. | FREE Join a panel of artists and environmental advocates for a discussion panel that will address the intersection of art, the environment, community and individual wellbeing.

Panelists: Judith Currelly, Ruth Beer, John Vissers.

Moderated by Beth Carruthers.

PIPELINE WALK

October 29, 2016 1pm FREE | PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Led by Fraser Valley Conservancy President John Vissers.

Meet at The Reach at 1pm (walk will take place on Sumas Mountain).

Participants are invited to trace the places and elements of the regional eco-system that have been impacted by resource extraction, gaining awareness of what the pipeline means to our community.

This walk will cover approximately two kilometres on paved road, moderate incline. Dress appropriately for weather.

GIRLS NIGHT @ THE MUSEUM GOES HAVANA

Fundraising Event November 4, 2016 6:30pm Tickets: $38 Reach Friend | $45 Future Friend This vibrant night will include Latin music, sumptuous appies and treats, a createyour-own colourful, Cuban bracelet activity, a little vino to sip, bid at the Havana infused silent auction, a chance to cha cha cha, and meet the makers while you shop the artisan market. Girls just wanna have fun!

GENEALOGY 101 WORKSHOP

October 22, 2016 10am–12pm FREE | PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Coffee, tea and light snacks will be provided.

This workshop will feature three subjects that provide the building blocks of this field and allow participants time to have their questions answered face to face by experts in the field.

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alvin Dyck, the Valley Festival Singers and the Pacific Spirit Choir are collaborating on a production of Handel’s “Messiah” on Saturday, December 10th at Gateway Church in Abbotsford. The mass choir of more than 120 singers will be featured in choruses such as “Hallelujah Chorus”, “For Unto Us” and the “Amen Chorus”.

In addition, there are four outstanding soloists including Chad Louwerse from Ontario, Josh Lovell from Victoria, Alison Nystrom from Langley and Christina Kent from Vancouver who will be featured in classic arias such as “Every Valley”, “I know that my Redeemer Liveth” and “The Trumpet shall Sound”.

The Valley Festival Singers, started in 1976 by Abbotsford choral conductor Rudy Baerg, and more recently directed by Tony Funk, has welcomed Joel Tranquilla as its new music director.

The Pacific Spirit Choir is the choir in residence at West Vancouver United Church and is directed by Gerald Van Wyck. They are celebrated for their frequent tours to Europe.

The orchestra, led by professional talent from Vancouver will also include members of the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra directed by Calvin Dyck.

“The Messiah”, considered by experts to be the single greatest Oratorio ever written, was composed in only 24 days.

The work was first performed as a

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charity concert in Dublin for 3 charities, prisoners debt relief, the Mercer’s Hospital and the Charitable infirmary.

Not only did the concert raise about £400, but they were able to secure the release of 142 indebted prisoners.

Tickets for this special concert are $25 (tax and fee included), and available at House of James or King’s Music or online at Eventbrite.

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VALLEY FESTIVAL SINGERS PACIFIC SPIRIT CHOIR Conductor: Calvin Dyck Soloists:

Alison Nystrom, Soprano Christina Kent, Mezzo Soprano Josh Lovell, Tenor Chad Louwerse, Bass

Saturday, December 10th, 2016 7:00 pm Gateway Community Church 2884 Abby/Mission Highway Abbotsford, British Columbia

Doors open to the public at 6:00 pm Parking is limited; Carpooling is encouraged

Tickets: House of James or King’s Music $25 (including tax and fee)

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY NORTH WEST RUBBER | INNOVATIVE RUBBER PRODUCTS North West Rubber is a firm believer in giving back to its community and helping develop, grow and contribute where they can. This past summer North West Rubber teamed up with Gladwin Child Care Centre in Abbotsford to complete a full playground flooring installaaon with its PlayFall p line of products.

This was a hands on community project where various partners were brought on board to complete the install. RecTec Industries has been a long standing partner of NWR’s, they contributed their experrse, me and skills to ensure everything went smoothly and was completed on me. Diamond Delivery has also been a long term ume. partner of NWR’s and they generously provided free shipping of the le products to the job site.

In addiion, team members of North West Rubber and volunteers from the local community rolled up their sleeves and took part by installing the playground les themselves. With much hard work and perseverance the install took just over two days to complete. The group was red by the end of the job, but felt truly graafied in what they accomplished as a team and what they were able to give back to the many children of this centre that would uulize this playground for years to come.

ABOUT NORTH WEST RUBBER

North West Rubber is a leading manufacturer and distributor of recycled rubber soluuons based in Abbotsford, BC. For over 45 years, North West Rubber has been providing specialty rubber flooring products to retailers across North America for a variety of applicaaons including agricultural, recreaaonal, playground, traffic, trailer and many others, including truck bed mats.

Today, North West Rubber is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world. The company owns and operates manufacturing faciliies in Ontario, Briish Columbia, & Beijing. Their products are distributed all over the world.

With over 140 employees, North West Rubber is a proven leader in this industry. To learn more please visit: northwestrubber.com A proud and reliable partner of North West Rubber

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ome visit K & M Tune-Up Centre in Abbotsford! We are proud to specialize in Auto Repair.

As the premier auto repair shop in Abbotsford, our highly-trained automotive mechanics take great pride in supplying: Engine Repair, Brake Repair, Transmission Repair, and Auto Electrical Service. Each of our reliable specialists undergo extensive automotive repair training to meet all your auto repair needs. Our maintenance experts of K & M Tune-Up Centre have been honored to serve Abbotsford for the past 10 years and have built our reputation by providing consistently superior service here in Abbotsford.

No matter what your vehicle needs, come see us at K & M Tune-Up Centre today! From brakes to transmission to engine work, we are the best one stop auto repair shop in Abbotsford. We provide trustworthy, fast, reliable, and quality work at the right price. Don’t just pass through; come see us for any of your auto repair needs.

• Mechanical Repair • Repair Services • Electrical, Wiring & Electronics • Regular Maintenance

• Designated Inspection Facility • Chassis Dyno Tuning • Computer Diagnostics and calibration

Call or stop by K & M Tune Up Center for all of your Auto Repair needs We are open from: MON - FRI 8:00am - 5:00pm

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WELCOME TO HAVEN YOGA AND WELLNESS WORKING TOGETHER TO KEEP WELLNESS SUSTAINABLE THIS IS MY HAVEN THIS IS YOUR HAVEN THIS IS OUR HAVEN At Haven Yoga and Wellness, we believe that by approaching the body from wellness and ability, instead of injury or inability, we create healthier & happier lifestyles. However, we don’t just stop there! Recognizing that with a multidisciplinary approach to the body including a full wellness team and staff to support this, wellness then becomes accessible and sustainable. With two studios, registered massage therapists, Ayurveda massage therapist, Manual Osteopath and Certified Counsellor on our wellness team, you are never short of options in different ways to support the body, heart and mind.

Wellness Team Highlight If you’ve been to Haven, then chances are you’ve already met our Manual Osteopath Justin Frankson, DOMP. Justin joined our team last year and it’s hard for us to remember a time that he wasn’t here!

Justin is the owner of Complete Care Osteopathy and practices at Haven. Justin became a Manual Osteopath graduate from the National Academy of Osteopathy (NAO) in Toronto ON. Justin studied Physiotherapy in Costa Rica in the Santa Paula University (a Specialized Physiotherapy university in Latin-America), later on he became a Personal Trainer by the International Career

Curious about yoga? We offer a wide variety of pre-registered and public classes (drop-in), workshops for both students and continuing education for teachers. We are a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider) and provide ongoing continuing education for Registered Yoga Teachers and students looking to deepen their practice. Our teaching team is diverse and knowledgeable and all are independently insured and Yoga Alliance certified. Often times your favourite teachers can be found joining you for a class on the mat next to you or relaxing in our Atrium Lounge having tea.

School of Canada (ICSC) before becoming a Manual Osteopath.

Justin is a member in good standing of the Society of Osteopaths of Canada (SOC), the International Osteopathic Association (IOA) and the National Council of Strength and Fitness (NCSF).

Justin continues to upgrade his knowledge through the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) in osteopathy. He sees patients Monday-Friday and can often be heard laughing throughout the studio. Justin also provides Ancestral Healing methods

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practice. Not sure what this is? Don’t worry- he

Our yoga schedule includes classes for pregnancy, Baby & Me, beginner yoga, one to one sessions, meditation, kids classes and

can explain it at your next appointment!

all level adult classes.

Recently Justin and his If you’re curious about becoming a Registered Yoga Teacher, we have a training beginning in January 2017. If you are currently a Registered Yoga Teacher and would like to further your education, we are hosting a 50hr Yin and Chakra Teacher Training November 2016. All of our trainings are Yoga Alliance Certified and taught by Yoga Alliance qualified teachers.

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his year, Northern Lights Learning Center celebrates its 20th year of teaching excellence!

It has grown into a reputable teaching facility, specializing in tutoring for K-Adult students and is known for its sound academic success. As a permanently certified teacher, Linda Scharf holds a 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree with a major in Special Education, from the University of Alberta. She has been teaching for over 30 years and has designed and implemented IEP’s for over a thousand students, ranging in ages from 4 – 71 years old. Because every student learns differently, it is imperative that each student’s program be specifically designed to fit their individual learning needs. We provide this in-depth, professional tutoring program to you at one of the lowest prices within the Fraser Valley.

Northern Lights Learning Center believes that to serve within a community, you must also be a business that can be counted on to support that community. Each year, we take part in a number of charitable events, donating our time, money and support to those in need. For the past 4 years, the BCSPCA has relied upon us to help offset office costs and in addition, to help support their major fundraiser, “Paws For Cause”. We are a gold level sponsor for the Abbotsford Branch and will continue in this role for the coming years.

We also provide ongoing financial support for the North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association.

Operating within their budget requires skill, so when a horse goes lame, it effects each and every student who benefits from that ride. For the past 4 years, we have financially supported “Tina’s Toes”, covering the costs of farrier bills for a young mare who requires horseshoes. Without this support, Tina could not be ridden and as she is a favorite among the emotionally, physically and mentally challenged children and adults who go there, this was an easy fit.

We additionally support Staples Back to School Drive for Underprivileged Students. Yearly, we purchase new school supplies and backpacks, everything from paper to flash drives, and outfit 15 high school students within our community who would otherwise be unable to afford these. We believe that having the right tools in your education is the surest way to help you succeed, so we also provide no cost tutoring hours to them if needed.

At Northern Lights Learning Center, our primary focus is the student. If your child is working below grade level and lacks the confidence and skills necessary to achieve in school, please give us a call. Consultations are free with affordable testing and classes. We can help your child realize their dreams and make them a reality.

We Touch The Future - We Teach!

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between bites, and don’t take your next mouthful until your mouth is empty. This incredibly simple habit is the foundation of the nutrition coaching program we use with our members, and helps set them up for success.

This year, try something a bit different. Don’t make yourself any grand promises, or set crazy goals. Don’t set yourself up for failure by biting off more than you can chew right away. Instead, focus on one behaviour or habit at a time that will bring you closer to your goal without being too difficult. Like the saying goes, the way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time!

Let us help you make 2017 the year you really succeed! Contact Coach JP for more details via our website at www.btgfitness.com, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/btgfitness.

Instead of saying “I’m going to cut out all of the garbage in my diet, and eat right this year”, simply try to Eat More Slowly and Mindfully. Take at least 20 minutes to eat each meal. Savour your food – really TASTE and enjoy it! Set your utensils down completely

Instead of saying “I’m going to hit the gym hard four or five times a week” and burning yourself out fast, try just moving more every day. Find an activity you enjoy doing, whether that be walking, cycling, swimming, dancing, yoga, or hey – maybe even one of our fun Small Group Training classes! Start out doing it once per week, and build up slowly, and you’ll have a much better chance of succeeding long-term.

JP Siou is a MovNat Level 1 Certified personal trainer, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified nutrition/lifestyle coach, and the owner at BTG Fitness & Lifestyle Coaching in Abbotsford, BC.

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• Training credits must be used before the end of March 2017, are not transferable, and may not be redeemed for cash.

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This issue of What’s On probably finds you sometime in the pre-Christmas season, and inevitably as the end of the year approaches, people start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions to eat better, exercise more, and just generally live healthier lives. The problem is that those resolutions rarely stick – in fact, that is exactly what the big-box gyms selling you long-term contract memberships are literally banking on. They are betting that you, like thousands of others, will get all hyped up on your resolution, set some crazy, unattainable goal, lock yourself into a membership, and then after a few weeks in January, will fade out and rarely set foot in the gym again, but still have to help them pay their rent with your locked-in fees!

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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December 2 at 7 pm and December 3 at 1 pm Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

leading roles. Chaos reigns during the rehearsals and Rev Hopkins and the Ladies Aid think the pageant should be cancelled.

In their upcoming production, Abbotsford Children’s Theatre (ACT) takes you behind the scenes where the fun really begins. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is a touching story about the pitfalls and mishaps that can get in the way of the production of a Christmas pageant. An annual event that has followed a familiar pattern every year is suddenly thrown off track when the director breaks her leg and is forced to step aside.

Then a family of unruly kids invades the church one Sunday. The Herdmans were considered the worst kids in the whole world. There were six of them and they proceed to take over all the

The cast is an energetic and vibrant group of young actors aged 9 – 17 years old who bring to life a play that is funny and delightfully unpredictable. Does it turn out to be the worst or the best pageant ever? Buy a ticket and find out.

Guaranteed to entertain all ages, this production includes an audience participation Christmas Carol sing-a-long to start your Christmas season.

More info: www.abbotsfordchildrenstheatre.org or email: acttheatre@hotmail.com

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Stars

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WIN THIS RUBY RING! DOOR PRIZE COURTESY OF:

2015 2016

21st Annual Abbotsford Business Excellence Awards

Entertainment by:

Tracey Bell

Thursday, November 24 • 5:30pm • Tradex Tickets $75 each or table of 8 for $575 (plus GST) Purchase your tickets online at abbotsfordchamber.com or by calling the Chamber Office at 604-859-9651

The Business Excellence Awards recognizes outstanding organizations and individuals in Abbotsford that strive for excellence in our community.

Presented By:

Platinum Sponsors: Chamber of Commerce abbotsford

Gold Sponsors: • The Abbotsford News • Baker Newby LLP • Blackwood Building Centre Ltd. • Business Development Bank of Canada

• City of Abbotsford Economic Development • KPMG Enterprise • Prospera Credit Union • The Rotary Clubs of Abbotsford • Scotiabank

• Sevenoaks Shopping Centre • TD Bank Business In Black Sponsor: • Aird Flavelle

Silver Sponsors: • Abbotsford Art Gallery • Aldergrove Credit Union • RBC Royal Bank • Tradex • What’s On! Abbotsford

Friday, November 11, 2016 5pm – 9pm Saturday, November 12, 2016 10am – 4pm Something for Everyone For “one of a kind gifts” check out our 4th annual Craft Market.

You will find some of the very best Local Artisans and Crafters showcasing their unique handmade creations.

From jewelry and home décor to accessories and creations from the kitchen, you will find something for everyone on your list.

Over 80 Local Artisans + Vendors Free Admission + Free Parking Food Trucks onsite Gingerbread Decorating Gift Basket Draw (with donation benefitting the Abbotsford food bank)

@Plazacraftmarket “Plazacraftandgiftmarket” www.plazacraftmarket.com

604-785-0358

Quality Hotel + Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford

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At the Bellevue Hotel

Events & Entertainment Venue

Where Everyone Comes to Play

What’s On @ The Stage 11.05.16 - The DRAG Show 11.12.16 - GAY Music Bingo 11.19.16 - Private Event 11.26.16 - CLOSED for Staff Christmas Party 12.02.16 - Friendly Friday Candlelight Parade After Party 12.03.16 - Private Event 12.09.16 - Private Event 12.10.16 - GAY Music Bingo - Christmas Edition 12.16.16 - Private Event 12.17.16 - The DRAG Show Family Christmas 12.31.16 - New Year’s Eve at The Stage

Event tickets and info available at www.TheStageInMission.ca Friendly Fridays at The Stage - NOW OPEN Happy Hour 5pm - 9pm • Dancing 9pm - 1am Food Trucks - Stop by on Friendly Fridays and check out Food Trucks at The Stage When Available Come on in with your favorite street food and have a tasty beverage!

Book your Christmas Party & other events at The Stage Call Cory at 604.832.3130 for info & to book!

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Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival November 19 - 20, 2016 Join the celebration & view hundreds, if not thousands of eagles in their natural environment.

www.FVBEF.ca

Eagle Viewing Eagle Viewing Boat Tours Exhibitor’s Hall Expert Speakers Wildlife Displays Green Businesses Delicious Food Festival Souvenirs and MORE!

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The 2016 Farmers Market is still underway in Historic Downtown Abbotsford

Winter hours: Saturdays 10am-2pm Nov through Dec 17th on Montrose Ave north of George Ferguson Join us for our Christmas Craft Fairs Nov 26 - Dec 17

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Joy Vox Community Choir Monday Rehearsals at Matsqui Elementary School Starting September 12 at 7pm Our Christmas Concert will be on Saturday, December 10th at 7pm

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Mission Coffee House Concert Series 7pm Open Stage - 8pm Main Act in the Cafetorium at the Clarke Theatre Saturday, October 8th The Kwerks Saturday, November 26 Michael Averill Saturday, January 7 Rae Dawn and the Eco Systems Saturday, February 4 Molly Wilson

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Saturday, March 4 Roads Unknown Saturday, April 1 Thistle Dew Saturday, May 13 Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen

Stepping Stone Music Co. Private Lessons in guitar, voice, piano and ukulele Book now for fall lessons! www.steppingstonemusic.ca steppingstonemusic@shaw.ca

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his November, Louisa M. Alcott’s beloved story, Little Women, will come alive in a heartwarming, often humorous stage adaptation presented by Abbotsford’s full-time theatre company, Gallery 7 Theatre.

Adapted by Peter Clapham, audiences will experience the well-known classic anew as they follow the adventures of the young March sisters. Set during the American Civil War, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy make the most of their humble childhood despite the hardships they face. As the girls deal with adversity, sibling rivalry, malady and the doting boy from next door, each sister begins to discover a unique sense of meaning and purpose in life and slowly blossom in to adults.

“Little Women is about growing up,” explains the play’s director, Beth Gasser. “When you’re a kid, you think you know what it means to be an adult until you get there. Then you realize being an adult is all about continual growth based on life experiences.”

Explaining that the production is a faithful adaptation of Alcott’s novel, Gasser also points out that the play focusses more on the first part of the story when the March sisters are truly “little” women. For Gasser, this points to an important theme in the play: “We don’t know what will happen to us in the future,” she says.

“It’s important to celebrate the good things as they happen, and through all things, stay connected to the people who are in our lives.

The play is ultimately about valuing other people

and about focussing less on self and more on others.”

Gallery 7 Theatre’s production will feature talented performers from through-out the Fraser Valley. Collaborating with Gasser to bring the story to life design-wise is an equally talented team of artists. Set design is by Nicolai Kuchin, costume design is by Dani Dejong, lighting design is by Phil Miguel and sound design is by Gabe Kirkley. Stage manager for the show will be Yvonne Spuls and the production photography is by Dianna Lewis Photography.

When asked why people should come to see this production, Gasser suggests that “audiences will relate to the story regardless of it taking place in the 1800’s. The sisters’ interactions with each other are very relatable, resulting in some very comical moments.”

Little Women, written by Peter Clapham and adapted from the novel by Louisa M. Alcott, will run November 11 & 12, 16 – 19, 2016 @ 7:30 PM with additional discount matinees on Nov. 12 & 19 at 2:00 PM at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Tickets can be

purchased at House of James, 2743 Emerson Street, Abbotsford, or online at www.gallery7theatre.com.

Season passes for Gallery 7 Theatre’s entire 2016/2017 theatre season are also available at savings of up to 20% off individual ticket prices. For details, visit www.gallery7theatre.com

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“It is the only place that I can truly be myself.“

The Fraser Valley Youth Society (FVYS) operating in the Fraser Valley started in 2000 as a grass roots organization and became a not for profit society in 2006.

“I come for the people... and for the support.”

Our mission is to build and maintain networks and opportunities for learning, support and expression among, around and about queer and questioning youth in the Fraser Valley.

We run weekly dropin groups in the communities of Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission. We facilitate at least one workshop and one group discussion each month.

Topics include; Sexual and Gender Identity; Body Positivity; Safe Spaces and Community Engagement; Healthy Relationships; and any other topics relevant “It feels inclusive.” to what LGBTQ+ youth are facing in the Fraser Valley.

Youth Activities: • YAC - Youth Advisory Council (Lead by youth) and weekly Drop-ins • Fraser Valley Pride • Vancouver Pride, Surrey Pride, Queer Prom and Camp Out • Special Events, fundraising and fieldtrips • Community connections • Staff and Youth Youth Engaged for Sustainable Healthcare (YESH) We provide opportunities for personal growth and leadership through our YESH program. The

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YESH program is designed to be a leadership initiative of its own. Members become part of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and meet with their colleagues to brainstorm, plan and then implement their ideas on how to create safe, supportive, and healthy spaces and relationships with others in the community.

A big thank you to our departing Program Coordinators, Jennifer Conway-Brown and Ray Covenant for all your hard work and dedication to our organization and especially our youth.

We would like to welcome our new Program Coordinators. Simon Thorogood joined us in June and is facilitating the Abbotsford and Chilliwack drop-ins. Pierre Richez joined us in September and is facilitating the Mission dropin.

Please email info.fvys@gmail.com for information on where to purchase or check us out online at https://www.facebook.com/ fraservalleyyouth/

Upcoming Events: • The fall is full of fundraising activities at The Stage and Clarke Theatre in Mission.

You will find us running concession for events at both locations.

• Feb 2016 is our 2nd Annual Hero’s Gala.

Stay tuned for more information in the January edition of What’sOn Abbotsford and Mission or follow us on facebook.

• MARK YOUR CALENDARS - The 2017 Fraser Valley Pride Celebration will happen on July 15!!

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Congrats to the Memphis Bound Winners!

The Fraser Valley Blues Society’s first International Blues Challenge Competition was a huge success. We are pleased to announce the winners: James Buddy Rogers Band - Band Category The Blues Hearts - Duo Category These two bands will be representing the Fraser Valley, British Columbia and Canada in Memphis, TN this January 2017.

Thanks to all the participants and acts, 6 bands & 6 solo/ duo acts from around the province competed in two rounds.

Thank you judges and volunteers for contributing your time and effort. You were the ones that made this event so successful. And the FVBS Board pulled off an impressive feat.

A huge thanks to our sponsors: Long & McQuade, Radial Engineering, Blackwood Home Hardware, Scott MacKay Photography, James Buddy Rogers, What’s On Magazine, Bluzee Tees, Old Abby Ales, Canadian Tire, Trevor Linden Fitness, Boston Pizza, Mud Bay Blues Band, Deb Rhymer Band, Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band, Phoenix Ballroom, Bourquin Printers, Big Mac’s Sauces, Costco Wholesale, Sea West Entertainment, Bob’s Steakhouse & Bosley’s.

Jimmy D Lane If you like electric blues similar to Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan or Jeff Healey, you will love Jimmy D Lane.

Jimmy comes from a long family tradition of blues music – the reknowned Jimmy Rogers was his father. Growing up, Jimmy D got to sit by, listen and watch many of the great musicians we still listen to today - Howlin’ Wolf, Albert King, Willie Mabon, Little Walter and Muddy Waters, to name a few. He picked up his first guitar at eight and there’s been no looking back. Throughout the 1990’s he played with and toured with his father. In 1995 Jimmy D decided it was time to go out on his own.

Originally from Chicago, Jimmy now resides in Canada.

The Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inducted him in April 2013, recognizing him for his contributions and for all the well-known musicians he’s played with.

He is a gentle soul known for his “It’s All Good” retort.

His voice soothes the soul, his music comes from the heart and once you see him play, you will not forget him because he’s an artist that reaches out and touches something within.

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Come see The Burn Ins live at the Crimson Cafe on Friday, Nov. 11.

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