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CONTENTS: Cheers to the Planet 3 Earth Day Festival 6 BC Crop for Kids 7 Events Calendar 8 Events Calendar 9 Youth Center 12 Heart Beats BC 13 Alouette River Eco Camps 13 Eco School Update 15 Easter Egg Hunt 15 Where to Eat 17 What’s On at the Maple Ridge Library 19

Pitt Meadows Museum 20 Where can I get a copy?

The West Coast Express in Haney, Pitt Meadows Library 20 Safeway, Canadian Tire, The Library, Visitors Centre, Both Pitt Meadows Community Association 21 7/11’s, The ACT, Flying Wedge Pizza, The Lottery in Valley Fair Mall, A&W, McDonalds, The Maple Ridge Parks & Leisure Center 22 Booth Keg, Swiss Cottage, Fox’s Reach, Marino’s Gelato, GEMS 25 Bruce’s Market, Kanaka Coffee, Albion Pizza, Roast Bistro, Dairy Queen, Shoppers Drug Mart, Blenz Lobby Events 25 Coffee, Fit City, Fitness Unlimited, The Lunch Doctor, BIA Fashion Show 26 Stomping Grounds Coffee House…plus many, many more locations - look out for our holders!

Seniors Center 28 Or download a copy online at www.whatsonbc.ca Heritage Tea 29 For more info call us on: Farmers Market 30 BCSPCA 31

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s e t a r b e l e Earth Day C cycling! e R f o s r a e Y 40 On Saturday, April 21st, join Ridge Meadows Recycling Society at the biggest Earth Day Celebration Maple Ridge has ever seen!

From 10am – 2pm, the ACT and Memorial Peace Park will be filled with roving entertainers, flash mobs, electric vehicles, bikes, crafts, booths, and animals as we celebrate all things green!

Come join us to celebrate Earth Day and Ridge Meadows Recycling’s 40th Anniversary with local and green businesses, arts groups, and organizations. And yes, there will be cake!

Want to volunteer for Earth Day, have a booth at the event, or would like information, please contact Leanne Koehn at leanne@rmrecycling.org or phone 604.463.5545.

Kids’ activities at this family friendly event include the Earth Day Freecycle (reduce, reuse, and recycle your children’s gently used books, toys, & clothes), Urban Nature Hikes, crafts, and the first “Green Baby Disco”! The first Haney Farmer’s Market of the year will ensure there will be lots of good food & munchies on site and the Zero Waste Station will ensure that if it can be recycled, it will be recycled!

The organizing committee includes members of the CEED Centre (lead organizers for the past 7 years), Alouette River Management Society, Adopt-A-Block, Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association, Ridge Meadows Recycling, and, of course, the Haney Farmer’s Market!

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“Use Your Own Stash” Layout Workshop

10am to 10pm -- May 5, 2012 -- Maple Ridge Ridge Meadows Senior’s Society Activity Centre 12150 224th St, Maple Ridge, BC BC Crop for Kids is happy to announce that Jennifer Edwardson of Scrapbookin’ Adventures in Parksville, is coming back to the lower mainland to teach her extremely popular all-day workshop.

All net proceeds of the event will go directly to BC Crop for Kids.

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Approximately 8 hours of instruction for 20 layouts.

Additional cropping time after class (until 10pm) Sumptuous hot lunch, light supper/evening snacks, refreshments & beverages Goodie Bag use of classroom tools reserved seating Prizes & Draws On-site store

All this excitement and productivity is just $75 This is excellent value for a day jam-packed with inspiration, giveaways and food galore! And it’s all for a wonderful charity.

Visit the BC Scrapbooking Crop for Kids website to register online. www.bccropforkids.ca If you have any questions about the May 5th event in general, please email Mary & Sandra at bccropforkids@shaw.ca.

Jennifer’s workshops routinely fill up quickly, so register early to avoid disappointment!

Pitt Meadows Paddling Club!

Pitt Meadows Paddling Club (Harris Road and the Silver Bridge) is kicking off their season by hosting BC Long Distance Paddling Championships on April 14th and the 2012 National Para Canoe Training Camp the following 2 weeks.

Interested in trying a sprint, outrigger or dragon boat?

School Programs? Summer Camps?? Learn to Paddle??

Drop by on the 14th and check out the activities and find out more about the club or visit our website.

Para Canoe will be on the 2016 Paralympic program for the first time. ‘Give it a Go’ on Sunday April 21st from 1pm to 3pm and see if you have what is needed to be a paralympian Visit www.pmpc.sportisite.com for more info.

To adopt a homeless cat or bunny, Please call 604-463-7917 Lolara is a sweet girl who is not happy to find herself at a shelter once again.

Poor Lolara doesn’t understand that it is not her fault and we are hoping that someone will find it in their heart to give her another chance. She’s a very nice, quiet, and pretty little girl who is looking for a home that will spoil her rotten.

She’s okay with other cats but would be best in a home with no small children as they may overwhelm her. If you’re looking for a sweet and gentle cat come meet Lolara.

Bam Bam is one of those boys who everyone falls in love with. This funny boy is so full of personality you can’t help but giggle as he waddles his chubby little body out from where ever he is sleeping and entertains you with his antics. Bam Bam is great with people of all ages, and though he tolerates other cats, Bam Bam would prefer a home where he is the only feline. He’s all the cat you need! Bam Bam is cuddly, happy, playful and just as happy sitting back to watch a movie, or running around chasing a toy.

Give this guy a chance and you won’t be disappointed!

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Ev e n t Calendar

Sundays 2-4pm Pitt Meadows Museum Sundays Museum Sundays run every Sunday from 2 to 4pm in the General Store Building and are open to children, families and adults of all ages and skill levels. Admission by donation.

For more info please contact Jennifer or Leslie at 604.465.4322 or email pittmeadowsmuseum@ telus.net www.pittmeadowsmuseum.com Tuesdays & Thursdays & Fridays 10:15am to 10:45am You, Me and the Li-bra-ry, Story time at the Maple Ridge Library Call 604.467.7417 for more info.

Mondays, March 5th to April 30th 10:15am to10:45 am Peek-a-Book Babytime Story time at the Maple Ridge Library Call 604.467.7417 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am to 11:30 The Learning Room Offers a small lending library, reading and writing assistance, and access to free learning software on computers. Anyone interested in volunteering or wishing to improve their reading and writing skills in is invited to drop by.

CEED Centre 11739 223rd Street Maple Ridge.

Contact Angie @ 604.476.2447

Every Wednesday 5:30pm to 8:30pm Kanaka Open Mic/Stage. Do you sing or play an instrument? Come out every Wednesday from 5:30 - 8pm, an acoustic only evening, open to musicians and audience alike...a really good way to spend a couple of hours, perform or just come and have a good time. Free Event. Kanaka Creek Cafe, #101-24155 102nd Avenue, Maple Ridge (left on Lougheed at 240th, right on 102nd Avenue) Saturdays 7pm Ceed Centre Dinners Come and join other people in the community for dinner at the Ceed Center on Saturday nights.

Creating a sense of community while providing much needed food to those in need.

Much needed donations of money or food can be directed to Terry at 778.809.4610 or terim100@shaw.ca Last Saturday of Each Month, 2pm to 3:30pm Free Family Swims Bring your family and enjoy a swim and fun activities courtesy of Westminster Savings.

Maple Ridge Leisure Center Call 604.467.7322 for details.

March 3rd, Saturday 8 pm The Human Statues and The Good Lovelies.

Main Theatre @ The ACT Maple Ridge March 4th, Sunday 12pm to 3pm Book Exchange South Bonson Community Centre, 10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows www.pmcaonline.ca

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March 6th, Tuesday 7pm SongStage with Ivan Boudreau The ACT Maple Ridge See Page 25

March 7th, Wednesday 7pm to 9pm Family Support Group Autism/ADHD/Anxiety Disorder. Topic – Supporting Siblings of Children with Autism/ ADHD/Anxiety Disorders. Pitt Meadows Community Association 10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows March 8th-12th 9:30am to 2:00pm Pokemon Eco-Camp Alouette River Management Society See Page 13 March 8th, Thursday 7pm Philosopher’s Café After-Hours Lobby Event, The ACT Maple Ridge See Page 25 March 9th, Friday 6:30pm 2011 Business Excellence Awards Included dinner and an evening to celebrate excellence among friends.

Presented by Chamber of Commerce Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Golf Course 13615 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows Contact Carrisa to purchase your tickets 604.463.3366 or carrisa@ ridgemeadowschamber.com March 10th, Saturday 8:30 pm Carlos del Junco and the Blues Mongrels The ACT Maple Ridge Studio Theatre Tickets: Adults $27, Students $15 March 12th, Monday 2pm to 4pm Lego Afternoon!

Spring Break Programs. The library has lots of fun things to do during Spring Break!

Contact the library for more info: 604.467.7417 March 13, Tuesday 7pm Holy Wow Poetry After-Hours Lobby Event. The ACT Maple Ridge See Page 25 March 14th-15th, Wednesday & Thursday 9am to 3:30 pm Big Hearts for Small Animals BCSPCA See Page 31

March 15th, Thursday 2:30pm to 3:15pm Purple Pirate Spring Break Special The library has lots of fun things to do during Spring Break!

Contact the library for more info: 604.467.7417 March 15th, Thursday 7:30pm Heart Beats See Page 13

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See Page 20 March 15th, Thursday Walking Mad and Other Works Ballet BC. The ACT Maple Ridge March 16th, Friday 2pm to 5pm Family Movie Afternoon, Spring Break Week.

The library has lots of fun things to do during Spring Break!

Contact the library for more info: 604.467.7417 March 17th, Saturday 1pm to 4pm St. Patrick’s Day MeadowVale Mall. Visit www.pmcaonline.ca for more info March 17th, Saturday 2:00 pm Self-Publishing Don Waite, noted local author and retired professional photographer, will share his experiences and successes in the self-publishing industry. Location: Maple Ridge Library Call 604.467.7417 for more info.

March 17th, Saturday 8pm Legends of Rock’n’Roll Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars More information and Video at www.LegendsOfRocknRoll.com.

Tickets: $39.75 The ACT Maple Ridge March 20th, Tuesday 6:45pm to 7:15pm Night Time Tales Spring Fling. Enjoy a great evening of stories, rhymes, songs and a special puppet show.

Contact the library for more info: 604.467.7417 March 20th, Tuesday 7pm to 9pm Golden Ears Writers After-Hours Lobby Event. The ACT Maple Ridge See Page 25 March 21st, Wednesday 6pm to 8:30pm Heart Link Women’s Networking See Page 4 March 22nd, Thursday Norman Foote & The KC Kids’ Choir For more info visit: www.normanfoote.com Tickets $12.50. The ACT Maple Ridge. www.theactmapleridge.org March 22nd, Thursday 6pm to 8:30pm Heart Link Women’s Networking See Page 4 March 23rd, Friday 2pm to 4pm Painting Party Spring Break Week. The library has lots of fun things to do during Spring Break! Contact the library for more info: 604.467.7417 March 23rd, Friday 8pm The Celtic Tenors Continue celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by spending an evening with internationally acclaimed The Celtic Tenors, back by popular demand! These extraordinary performers from Ireland, will once again treat ACT patrons with a fresh and often humorous take on well known melodies that will have you humming along. The ACT Maple Ridge Tickets: Adults $38, Seniors $35, Students $15 March 24th, Saturday 1:30pm to 3:30pm Multicultural Food and Craft Fair Celebrate Multicultural Month in the library – taste delicious food from other countries, learn about other cultures and try your hand at some crafts from other lands.

Contact the library for more info: 604.467.7417

March 26th, Monday 7:30pm GEMS Movie Series: Billy Bishop Goes to War See Page 25 March 28th, Wednesday 3pm Seniors Spring Fashion Bazaar See Page 26 March 30th, Friday 7pm to 10pm Pre-Teen Dance See Page 12 March 31st, Saturday 10:30am to 12pm & 1pm to 2:30pm Sleep Therapy Workshop with Helen Sands Two Sessions - $10 each or $15 for both. 6 months to 2 ½ years (crib years) 1pm to 2:30pm 3 to 5 years (Bed training) Pitt Meadows Recreation centre 12027 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows To Register call 604.465.5500 What’s On at the Maple Ridge Library?

See Page 19 March 31st, Saturday Lorne Elliott Lorne Elliott’s one-man comedic-music show is a unique and wacky performance with off-the-wall humor. It is the timelessness of his material, joined with keen observations and humorous storytelling that make his performances totally entertaining. Up-lifting and foolish enough, Lorne makes everybody laugh out loud.

The ACT Maple Ridge Tickets: Adults $27, Students $15 April 3rd, Tuesday 7pm SongStage with Ivan Boudreau After-Hours Lobby Event The ACT Maple Ridge See Page 25 April 4th, Wednesday 7pm to 9pm Family Support Group - Autism/ADHD/ Anxiety Disorder Topic –to be confirmed Pitt Meadows Community Association 10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows April 5th, Thursday 7pm Author Carol Mason: The Steamy Side of Romance Best-selling romance author Carol Mason reads from her novels, and shares her writing tricks and tips.

Contact the library for more info: 604.467.7417 April 8th, Sunday 9am to 11am Pitt Meadows Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt See Page 15

April 8th, Sunday 11am-2pm SPRING FLING in Osprey Village A family Easter event with a kids Easter egg hunt, & entertainment. Celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Stomping Grounds by staying for a special lunch! Visit www.OspreyVillage.com for more info or talk to one of your local Osprey Businesses!

April 9th-15th BC Arts and Culture Week Join the ACT for a week of celebrating the Arts.

Visit. Visit www.theactmapleridge.org for more info.

April 10th, Tuesday Holy Wow Poetry, After-Hours Lobby Event The ACT Maple Ridge, See Page 25

April 19th, Thursday 7:00 pm Foundations of Investing – Managing Your Finances. Money Matters Learn more about managing you personal finances with these information sessions presented by the staff of Edward Jones.

Location: Maple Ridge Library Call 604.467.7417 for more info.

April 19th, Thursday 6pm to 8:30pm Heart Link Women’s Networking See Page 4 April 21st Sunday 9am to 2pm Haney Farmers Market – Earth Day Market See Page 30

April 12th, Thursday Philosopher’s Café, After-Hours Lobby Event The ACT Maple Ridge, See Page 25 April 14th, Saturday 1pm to 4pm Historical Society Heritage Tea See Page 29 April 15th, Sunday 1pm Richard Scarry’s Busytown Busy Based on the best-selling children’s books, Busytown Busy captures the incredible world of author Richard Scarry, and follows the adventures of his six unforgettable friends.

Together the friends search for the answers to three unique bamboozling mysteries and discover some fascinating surprises along the way. The ACT Maple Ridge Tickets: Single $25, Family $90 (4 tickets) Family passes are only available in person at the Ticket Centre or by phone: 604.476.2787 April 15th- 21st National Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Volunteer Appreciation Week is a Canada-wide week dedicated to thanking volunteers who generously offer their time and energy to better the community and the lives of others.

For details, call the Festival and Volunteer Office at 604.467.7325 April 17th, Tuesday 7pm to 9pm Golden Ears Writers, After-Hours Lobby Event The ACT Maple Ridge April 17th – 21st Tues to Sat 8pm A Particular Class of Women Mature themes and adult content, not suitable for children. Talk-Back Tuesday: Empowerment or Exploitation? Refreshments will be served after the play. All Tickets $22 Emerald Pig Theatrical Society. The ACT Maple Ridge April 18th, Wednesday 10:15-10:45 am Toilet Tales (Special Story time) This special toilet training themed story time focuses on potty related stories, songs and rhymes. Contact the library for more info: 604.467.7417 April 18th, Wednesday 6pm to 8:30pm Heart Link Women’s Networking See Page 4

April 22nd, Sunday 6-9pm Cheers for the Planet Eat, Drink & Be Eco! An Annual Fundraiser For The CEED Centre Society See Page 7

April 26th 9am to 3:30pm Wild Things Kids looking forward to BC SPCA summer camp can now get a taste of summer all through the year. Monthly BC SPCA youth workshops are held at various branches throughout the province, including the newly built Maple Ridge branch.

These programs are scheduled on Pro-D days and over spring break. BCSPCA Visit www.spca.bc.ca/ kidsevents for all the info April 24th, Tuesday 7pm Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker, After-Hours Lobby Event, The ACT Maple Ridge, See Page 25 April 21st, Saturday Celebrate Earth Day Festival, See Page 6 May 4th-6th, Friday to Sunday Ridge Meadows Home Show See Page 14

What’s On at the Recreation and Leisure Center?

See Page 22 April 19th, Thursday 10am to 1pm Earth / Arbor Day Hoffman Park, Pitt Meadows See www.pmcaonline.com for details

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Monday May 1st Youth Talent Show at the ACT Theatre 7pm, $5 Youth and Seniors, $7.50 Adults If you would like to be in the Talent Show please call Adam Rieu at 604-465-2447 for auditions.

Saturday May 5th WHOMP at the Greg Moore Youth Centre 10pm May 5th – 8am May 6th, $10 Join us for an all-nighter packed with team challenges, summer activity planning and more.

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Pre-Teen Dance (10-14yrs) Greg Moore Youth Centre 7-10pm $5 March 30, April 27 604-467-7354

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After School Care: We offer a structured Out of SchoolAlouette program year with a rate Kidsround Centre of $450 per month January thru December.

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Yes, we are STILL outside!

It’s January, the children are dressed for the weather.

In snow pants and toques (some made by the children themselves from knitting skills learned in the fall) the children are out in the snow. It is below zero, but the children didn’t mind as I observed them following tracks, working on projects, making hot apple cider and making lots of discoveries about motion, traction, and velocity by sledding down the hill.

Children are busy and engaged wherever I look and the most noticeable observation is that in spite of the below zero weather the children are enthusiastic, happy and demonstrating their learning.

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“Where is the ‘home school’?” That is the question I have been asked more than any other when I tell people that my grand daughter is in kindergarten in the Environmental School Project. When I answer “Wherever they are learning”, the next question is “What is going to happen when it is snowing and freezing?”. During January we have been able to answer that question. “They will continue learning in whatever conditions by using the resources we have been provided with - snow, the forest, the leisure centre, and the Public Library to name a few.”

Inside the yurt while drinking the hot apple cider they had made, some of the children were treated to learning about the Metis culture by a parent with Metis ancestry.

Pitt Meadows Lions’ Easter Egg Hunt Event!

Date: Sunday April 8th Time: 9-11am Location: Harris Road Park in Pitt Meadows Join us for this free family event from 9-11am at Harris Road Park in Pitt Meadows! Enjoy crafts, activities, Easter egg hunts, and an animal education display for children ages 0-12 years.

Hosted by the Pitt Meadows Lions, in partnership with Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services, the Easter Hunt Event is held each year on Easter Sunday rain or shine. For children ages 0-9 years, the hunt will begin at 9am and run until 9:30am; and for children 10-12 years the hunt will run from 10-10:30am.

For more information about this event, please call Kathryn Shiratti at 604-467-7453 or email kshiratti@mapleridge.ca.

Please note: pre-registration is not required.

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Stomping Grounds Coffee House

A local, and independent Coffee House located in beautiful Osprey Village.

Stomping Grounds serves Organic and Fair Trade Salt Spring Island Coffee, specialty coffee’s, teas and smoothies. Enjoy a light breakfast, lunch or sweet treat in a cozy, inviting atmosphere by the scenic Fraser River! 101-10931 Barnston View Road Pitt Meadows 604.460.0111

Habanero Grill Licensed Mexican Restaurant offering dine in, take out, delivery and catering. Homemade salsas and sauces, gluten free options. Best Margaritas in town!

20757 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge 604-477-1HOT (1468)

Dagwoods

Come on down to Dagwoods with over 23 different sandwiches, homemade soups made daily, onsite baking (you have to try the apple crumble muffins!!) & fresh roasted turkey. It doesn’t get better than this. We are open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm.

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Pitt Meadows

Museum Sundays Fun for the whole family...

March 4th – Kool Aid Krafts

April 8th – Closed for Easter

Water colours, wool dying and simple looms and weaving. A new twist on an ancient craft. Yet another thing that can be done in a microwave. Come on in and check it out.

April 15th -- Light up Your Life

March 11th – Sprouting Book Marks Make some paper, seed it, and plant it in the spring and watch it grow.

March 18th – closed for spring break

Learn how to make a light bulb in a soda pop bottle using simple, environmental technology.

April 22nd – Closed for the Heritage Reunion Tea April 29th -- Get Ready for Summer This Sunday is the annual garden cleanup with (weather permitting) planting of seedlings and creation of colourful plant markers. Come out and help us beautify the Museum grounds and earn a cup of tea and some scones.

(Museum staff and volunteers take vacations too) March 25th – Spring is Sprung (believe it or not) And we are planting our garden seedlings for inside germination. Come along, help us out, and take some home for your own garden.

April 1st – Just Foolin Around We are making goop and other fun stuff.

Museum Sundays from 2pm to 4pm Visit us online: www.pittmeadowsmuseum.com/ Call us: 604.465.4322 Email us: pittmeadowsmuseum@telus.net

StorytimeS:

mumble Jumble Storytimes

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mar 6–Apr 26, 11:00–11:30 am Enjoy puppets, books, rhymes and songs. Drop in.

French Storytimes

Pitt Meadows Public Library Visit our new location at 200 – 12099 Harris Road.

Fridays, Mar 2–Apr 25, 10:15–10:45 am Kids of all ages and stages can enjoy a variety of French stories, rhymes and songs. Drop in.

Pajama Storytimes

Wednesday, Apr 4, 6:45–7:30 pm Wear your PJs, housecoats and slippers, and bring your family to hear bedtimes stories.

Drop in.

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Games Nights

Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 5:30–8:30 pm Come and play a variety of board games and enjoy some light refreshments. Drop in.

Purple Pirate Spring Break Special

Thursday, Mar 22, 11:00–11:45 am The Purple Pirate is coming to town! He’s hunting for treasure and needs first mates to help.

Pitt meadows Library Book Club

Third Wednesday of the month, 7:00–8:30 pm Join us to discuss our monthly book club choice.

Registration required.

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604-467-DRUG (3784)

Sarah Eales The right fit in Realestate!

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Welcome to What's On in Real Estate!

Say goodbye to the RRSP deadline & hello to the the real estate spring market! Every year we review our financial portfolio but do we review our real estate portfolio?

An annual review is important to determine "What's On" in the real estate market, mortgage rates, and your community.

A realtor can help you with such a review.

Renting? A review of the real estate market could prove that in some cases owning a home is cheaper than renting.

Please call or email if you are interested in an Annual Review of the real estate market, your home or an investment property. www.saraheales.com saraheales@royallepage.ca Sarah’s Cell: 604.202.7270 Jessica’s Cell: 604.614.3390

Pitt Meadows Community Association March 2012

Sunday March 4 Book Exchange 12pm – 3pm South Bonson Community Centre 10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows Kids Drop In 12pm – 3pm South Bonson Community Centre 10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows Wednesday March 7 Family Support Group - Autism/ADHD/Anxiety Disorder Topic – Supporting Siblings of Children with Autism/ADHD/Anxiety Disorders 7pm – 9pm Pitt Meadows Community Association 10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows Saturday March 17 St. Patrick’s Day 1pm to 4pm MeadowVale Mall

April 2012 Wednesday April 4 Family Support Group - Autism/ADHD/Anxiety Disorder Topic –to be confirmed 7pm – 9pm Pitt Meadows Community Association 10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows Saturday April 14 (5 sessions) Youth Writing Workshop (12 to 16 years) With local Author Gordon Kirkland For details call Hanna at 604-465-5500 South Bonson Community Centre 10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows Thursday April 19 Earth / Arbor Day 10am – 1pm Hoffman Park, Pitt Meadows See pmcaonline.com for details

Saturday March 31 Sleep Therapy Workshop with Helen Sands Two Sessions - $10 each or $15 for both 10:30am – 12pm 6 months to 2 ½ years (crib years) 1pm to 2:30pm 3 to 5 years (Bed training) Pitt Meadows Recreation centre 12027 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows To Register call 604-465-5500

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We’ve got you covered for spring break!

Free Family Swims

Last Saturday of each month Between 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm bring your family and enjoy a swim and fun activities courtesy of Westminster Savings.

Calling all Teens!

Join us at the Leisure Centre for our Teen Swims on the third Friday of each month from 8-10pm.

Spring Break Swim Lessons

Afternoon/Evening swim lessons March 13 – 22nd. Detailed schedule information view the Winter edition of the Arts and Recreation guide can be found on our site www.mapleridge.ca

Spring Break Public Skating Schedule PLANET ICE March 10 -18 Saturday March 10 Sunday March 11 Monday March 12 Tuesday March 13 q Wednesday March 14 Thursday March 15 Friday March 16

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre 11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge For details call 604.467.7322

1.30-3pm 1-2.30pm 10.15-11.45am Parent & Tot 12-1.30pm 6.45-8.15pm 12-1.30pm 10.45-11.45am Parent & Tot 12-1.30pm 6.45-8.15pm 10.15-11.45am Parent & Tot

PITT MEADOWS ARENA March 9 -18 Friday March 9 -16 Saturday March 10 & 17 Sunday March 11 & 18

3-4.30pm 6.45-8.15pm 6.45-8.15pm

Spring Break Camps Mega Kids Spring Break Daycamp Ages 6-12 Oozing with excitement, adventure, and fun stuff, be creative in the kitchen making your own yummy treats. Crafts, active games, science experiments and swimming in the Maple Ridge Aquatic Centre will fill your day! Parents this is our most popular camp, a guaranteed winner with your kids!

Participants should come dressed in fun comfortable clothing, but make sure you pack your bathing suit and towel.

Adventure Camp Spring Break Ages 9-14 Want to have fun, meet friends and try something new?

Adventure Camps expose youth to a variety of environmental and experiential programs both indoors and out. Participants will get to try out a range of activities focusing on the development of basic skills while exploring our community’s endless opportunities. Come join us each week on a new adventure or pick and choose the days that interest you the most! Individual days are available too!

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We have great lunchtime specials and free wifi, which makes us perfect for your next lunch business meeting.

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Belvedere Martinis $895 Stanley Park Pints $495

We cater for parties up to 200. Call today to reserve or ask about our group menus.

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Stanley Park Fish & Chips Fresh haddock in our special Stanley Park beer batter, served with home style fries & house made tartar sauce $12

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Our next party is April 10th, so reserve your table soon!

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Golden Ears Movie Series

Monday, March 26

7:30 p.m. @ The ACT

Billy Bishop Goes to War Canada, 2011 • Rated PG Directed by Barbara Willis-Sweete

In this film adaptation of a Canadian theatre classic, John Gray and Eric Peterson revisit the two-man Gemsmusical they wrote and premiered in Vancouver in ED 1978. Billy Bishop Goes to War follows Billy Bishop as he reminisces about his life and career as the Royal Flying Corps’ most honoured member.

11944 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G1

Tel 604.476.2787 www.theactmapleridge.org

After-Hours Lobby Events @ The ACT Come one, come all; bring the family, bring a friend, come by yourself and enjoy laughter, music, creativity, exchange of ideas and the warmth and hospitality of our FREE evenings of entertainment.

Join us 7pm–9pm weekly for After-Hours @ The ACT.

Songstage with Ivan Boudreau Tuesdays March 6 - Chris Ronald April 3 - Ross Douglas

Philosopher’s Café at The ACT Thursdays: Mar 8 / Apr 12 /

Imagine the impossible and discuss the improbable” with SFU’s Philosopher’s Café.

Returning to The ACT for a third season of converstation and controversy, The Philosopher’s Café is open to all participants.

March 8 - Oppression

Can we oppose oppression without demonizing the oppressor? Would we oppress people in circumstances similar to an oppressor’s?

April 12 - The sacred

Can we distinguish the sacred from spirituality and both from religion? What role should the sacred play in our culture?

Holy Wow Poetry

Tuesdays: / Mar 13 / Apr 10 / Holy Wow Poetry is seasoned with theatrical and musical wit and comes forth as exhibition and conference in style Gala. This rendez-vous is created to thrive changing lives of everyone who drops in to catch the flavor of endless poets galore.

Welcome everyone to our monthly Recital. Bring your friends.

Share your poetic flair or simply sit back and relax over a poetic main stream of steeping tea or coffee... listening to exciting and invigorating Poems and Songs.

For more information visit: www.meetup.com/holy-wow-poets

Golden Ears Writers

Tuesdays: Mar 20 / Apr 17 f your artistic medium is the written word, join Golden Ears Writers for a series of adult events and workshops designed to build and nurture our local writing community. With a different focus each month, adults are invited to go to The ACT website or www.facebook.com/goldenearswriters for monthly details.

Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker

Tuesdays: Mar 27 / Apr 24 /

Come join Nigel and his band of merry musicians in the spirit of Celtic muse. Bring your instruments, voice or even just your ears as no experience is necessary and only the love of music required.

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The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association & Willow Senior Living Residence

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Spring Bazaar @ Willow Senior Living Residence

Wednesday, March 28th 1:30 - 5:30 pm

Spring Fashion Show • 3 pm Hosted by Suzanne’s Ladies’ Fashion & Crazy About Clothes Visit a variety of vendors and discover products, gifts, and services catering to seniors and their families!

Shop at the craft tables! Enjoy local entertainment!

Chance to win a door prize from each exhibitor!

Refreshments compliments of Willow’s Chef!

Fashion Show seating is limited! For more information and to RSVP please call Dale.

604•466•8602

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Scan our QR code and find out more about us!

Crazy About Clothes

Upscale women’s consignment, great atmosphere, and fabulous fashion finds If you have not been in yet, come and check out our expansion. Our store is full of great fashions, from jewelry and handbags, gym attire to full outfits for a great night out.

Spring Fashion Show Fundraiser for Cancer Date: Saturday, April 21st 2012 Location: Maple Ridge Golf Course, 20818 Golf Lane, Maple Ridge Time: 6pm - 10pm Fashions provided by: Crazy About Clothes Women’s Upscale Consignment and Mico’s Swimwear

Silent Auction, 50/50 draws, DJ, Door Prizes

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A fun event, refreshments served, door prizes and of course..... super sales!!

We have guests each month to make our evening interesting and fun, jewelry designers, make-up artist, & fashion stylist to make our evening interesting & fun. Contact Nancy via email nmcconnell@shaw.ca or call the store 604.477.0224 to put your name on the list.

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For Seniors RMSS FUNDRAISING DANCE “A Sentimental Journey with Bruce James Orchestra” Dance or listen to music from the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s Saturday March 3, 2012 Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre 12150-224th Street, Maple Ridge Time: 8:00pm-12:00 midnight Doors Open 7:00pm Bar Service, Refreshments & Prizes Tickets: $20.00 Each Contact RMSS Reception: 604-467-4993

RMSS FUNDRAISING

“SPRING CLEANING GARAGE SALE” RENT A TABLE FOR $15.00 DATE:

March 17, 2012

TIME:

10:00am to 2:00pm

LOCATION: Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre 12150-224TH Street, Maple Ridge, BC All unsold items must be removed from the premises by vendor

Contact RMSS Reception for further details 604-467-4993

OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS ST. PATRICK’S DAY TEA Friday, March 16, 2012 2:00 pm – 12150-224th Street, Maple Ridge Tickets: $3.50 –contact reception 604-467-4993 CHINESE LUNCH March 13, 2012--Doors Open 12:30 pm Pitt Meadows Seniors-Family Rec. Centre 12017 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows Tickets: $12.00 Contact: 604-465-2478 for further information

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Support the Seniors in our Community by becoming a member in our active and welcoming Society. For further information, contact our receptionist at 604-467-4993

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Heritage Tea 2012 Saturday, April 14th: 1-4pm Tea Admission $7 Tea & Appraisal $15

Seniors Activity Centre 12150- 224th Street It’s that time of year again! The 20th annual Heritage Tea is just around the corner, and Maple Ridge Historical Society would like you to attend. Members of the community can reconnect with those that have left, and it is great way to enjoy a cup of tea, snack on some of the delicious treats, enjoying good conversation and viewing the displays.

We Do...

• Flooring Installations • Tile Setting • Interior Painting • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • Deck & Fence Construction/Repairs .... And Much More!

Call James

After the success of last year’s appraisal, we will be having antique appraiser Al Bowen back to look at your treasures.

Admission for the Tea and Appraisal is $15, which allows you to bring in 2 items, and tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. There is limited space for the appraisal, so tickets will be given on a first come first serve basis for this part of the event.

Please contact Allison at 604-463-5311 or mrmcurator@uniserve.com for more details.

Lost 20 Pounds & 22 Inches in 18 Days!

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Maximize Your Health in 2012 with Nutritional Cleansing & Replenishing!

Imagine feeling vigorously healthy with: Unstoppable Energy Clear Mental Focus Peak Physical Fitness Healthy Weight Loss Complimentary Health Assessment & Cleanse Coaching Available

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Farmers Market The Haney Farmers Market will be at Earth Day on April 21 from 10 to 2 p.m.

Join us for the first of the season salad greens, fabulous prepared food, our famous Smokey Dogs. We are introducing Blue Smoke BBQ with pulled pork sandwiches .. and there is more!

It is the 40th Anniversary of Ridge Meadows Recycling and there are lots of terrific things planned to do.

Our regular season begins with a bang on Saturday, May 12 from 9 to 2 p.m.

We are joined in Memorial Peace Park by the Society for Creative Anachronism. Don’t know what that is? Come and find out, you will be surprised!

by Janet Feindel directed by John Stuart and Simon Challenger

April 17 - 21

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Have Kids Who Love Animals?

Kids looking forward to BC SPCA summer camp can now get a taste of summer all through the year. Monthly BC SPCA youth workshops are held at various branches throughout the province, including the newly built Maple Ridge branch. These programs are scheduled on Pro-D days and over spring break, running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Kids are immersed in animal-themed activities. In fun and engaging ways they are challenged to learn about responsible animal care, animal facts and to develop positive, respectful relationships between people, animals and nature. Kids leave feeling inspired to be ambassadors for animals in their community.

Over spring break kids will learn all about small animals with crafts, games, behind-the-scenes tours and guest speakers. April workshops will focus on wildlife. Upcoming themes include cats, dogs, farm animals and careers with animals. Kids get to have fun, learn and make new friends (both furry and human)!

Upcoming workshops: March 14-15: “Big Hearts for Small Animals” April 26: “Wild Things” For more details and to register, please visit spca.bc.ca/kidsevents.

All youth workshops and summer camps may qualify as child care expenses for tax purposes if held during parents’ work or school hours.

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