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PUBLISHER'S NOTE

PUBLISHER'S NOTE

Spring is in the year! After a cold, somewhat snowy and mostly rainy winter, there’s a sense of renewal as we start to see the little buds peeking through the grass. The year started off with a roaring 1920s themed Chamber Business Excellence celebration. I am honoured to have been nominated and thankful to have received the Award for Marketing & Communication. I’m so appreciative of the support of our community, which makes my job of cheerleading for Mission so very easy.

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This issue is packed with many exciting events: Our first Downtown Art & Wine Walk, Women's Career Fair, BC Ukrainian Festival, the ongoing Art Exhibits at the Mission Arts Centre and the Mission Health Care Auxiliary’s 100th Year Celebration. We also have many opportunities to volunteer and give back to our community: Mission Community Foundation, Mission Environmental Stewardship Society, Hospital Auxiliary and The Hospice. Lastly, stop by and say hello to the new and old local businesses. You may be surprised at all that Mission has to offer.

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Spring is in the year! After a cold, somewhat snowy and mostly rainy winter, there’s asense ofrenewalaswestart to seethelit le budspeeking through the gras . The year started off with a roaring 1920s themed ChamberBusiness Excellencecelebration. Iamhonouredto havebeen nominated and thankful to have received the Award for Marketing & Communication. I’m so appreciativeofthesupport ofourcommunity, whichmakesmyjobofcheerleadingforMis ionso very easy. #LoveMissionBC

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Clarke Clarke Theatre Events | 6 Theatre Events | 6

Ami's BOOK-ish Ami's Review | BOOK-ish 17 Review | 17 Recurring Recurring Events | 31 Events | 31

MissionMission Chamber | 22 Chamber | 22

RotaryRotary in the Community | 24in the Community | 24 @alluringimagesbc

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Downtown Downtown Business | 34 Business | 34

EnglishEnglish Tarts Recipe | 35 Tarts Recipe | 35 Biz E News Biz | 38 E News | 38

Ask theAsk Expert : Dr.the Marcy | 45 Expert : Dr. Marcy | 45

DESIGN DESIGN TEAM TEAM @ellennguyen_photos

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Women Helping Women a small committee comprised Mayor Pam Alexis, Carol Hamilton, Women School Board Tracy Lofflercommittee and School Board of Trustees Shelley Carter and Julia HelpingChair Women is a small comprised Mayor Pam Alexis, Councillor Carol Hamilton, School Board Chair Tracy Loffler and School Board Trustees Shelley Carter and Julia Carol Renkema.

Women Helping Women is a small committee comprised of Mayor Pam Alexis, Councillor Renkema.

Hamilton, School Board Chair Tracy Loffler and School Board Trustees Shelley Carter and Julia Our vision is to see women explore career opportunities that will allow them to Renkema. Our vision isMission to see Mission women explore career opportunities that will allow them to

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Our goal is to strengthen our community by providing more For inquiries, please please email email Pam Alexis at palexis@mission.ca or orTracy Loffler For inquiries, Pam Alexis at palexis@mission.ca Tracy Loffler opportunities for our local women. at tracy.loffler@mpsd.ca. at tracy.loffler@mpsd.ca.

For inquiries, please email Pam Alexis at palexis@mission.ca or Tracy Loffler at tracy.loffler@mpsd.ca.

MARCH | APRIL 2020

MORE THAN JUST EVENTS

C L A R K THE HEA EATR TRE RE CL LA AR RK KE E TH A PLACE PL OF CELEBRATION! RATION! MISSION FIRE & RESCUE AWARDS DISTRICT OF MISSION COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS Honouring those who have demonstrated exemplary volunteerism within our community.

MISSION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWAR AWARDS Scholarships and Bursar Bursaries for Mission's Youth

SPORTS A AWARDS Mission Soc Soccer Club Mission Minor Hock Hockey Association Mission Lacro Lacrosse Club Mission Niner Niners Football

33700 PRENTIS AVE. (604) 820-3961 For a complete list o of upcoming events, go to clarketheatre.ca o or find us on facebook

For Booking Information, Email: bronwen.sutherland@mpsd.ca

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The 25th Annual

BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival

CLASS OF

2020!

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020

As Mission highschool seniors graduate this June, we know that many will be pursuing post-secondary education. Mission Community Foundation is here to help them in their pursuits.

Please join us for a day of Ukrainian heritage 9:00 AM - 6:30PM

Clarke Foundation Theatre Heritage Park Secondary School 33700 Prentis Ave, Mission, BC

Featuring traditional dance & music from Ukrainian dance groups attending from all corners of the province & from Washington State. Come hungry and feast on our classic Ukrainian cuisine. Stop in at the vendor area to purchase Ukrainian arts, crafts, and many other items.

Admission: $8 - Adults & Seniors $5 - Youth (7-18 Years) $1 - Children (6 and Under)

www.bcucf.ca

Sponsored by the BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival Society, a non-profit organization

Mission Community Foundation has 54 funds dedicated to Bursaries and Scholarships and it also receives additional funding from individuals and organizations to provide onetime awards. The Foundation has provided 1,291 students with $1,385,000.00 in awards since 1987. In addition to these awards, through one of its Hollister funds, Mission Community Foundation is able to provide two students with free tuition at UFV for their first year.

If you or your organization would like to provide a Bursary or Scholarship to a graduating grade 12 Mission student, please contact Angie at 604-826-5322 or email her at angie@missioncommunityfoundation.org Upcoming Ceremonies

MAY 6 - GW COOKE AWARDS JUNE 3 - SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

District of Mission Community Service Awards Ceremony Mayor and Council invite you to join them for the 2020 Community Service Awards Ceremony to celebrate the individuals, groups and organizations who have demonstrated exemplary volunteerism in the following areas:

Arts & Culture, Citizen of the Year, Community Service, Community Service Under 25, Crime Prevention & Community Safety, Lifetime Achievement, Special Accomplishment, Special Recognition, Sports Volunteer of the Year, Against the Odds Achievement, and Freedom of the City Medals Join Mayor and Council and the award recipients at the 2020 Community Service Awards Ceremony.

Clarke Foundation Theatre Thursday, April 23, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Reception and refreshments to follow

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Registration is now open ONLINE at www.missionbaseball.org If your child played with us last year or if you’ve registered, come out to the Free Pre-Season Gym Nights starting in January 2020 MONDAYS AT WINDEBANK ELEMENTARY 7U Major: 6-7pm 9U: 7-8pm TUESDAYS AT HATZIC MIDDLE SCHOOL 7U Minor: 6-6:45pm 11U: 6:50-7:50pm 13U: 7:55-9pm IN PERSON REGISTRATION AT MISSION LEISURE CENTRE January 18th from 10am to 3pm February 1st from 10am to 3pm February 22nd from 10am to 3pm March 4th from 6pm to 10pm

For more information, visit our website or call Dan at

604-302-9377

Programs for ages 4-18 and Challenger also available!

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MARCH MARCH 1 Bus Tour: Brunch at Rowena’s Inn on the Harrison River (Sunday), 10:30am - 1:30pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info. ltlc@telus.net MARCH 1 – MARCH 28 League Playoffs & Finals for the 2019/2020 curling season, Mission Leisure Center, 7650 Grand St. More info at Mission Granite Curling Club, 604-826-7444 or https:// missioncurling.ca MARCH 1 – APRIL 30 Mission Minor Lacrosse Registration for Sasquatch Box Lacrosse Registration Open, www.missionminorlacrosse.com MARCH 3 Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Vietnam Trip Information Session, for more information: missionchamber.bc.ca or email connect@missionchamber.bc.ca

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Meditation and Mitzvah Technique Postural Therapy, 7:30pm, Karma Healing at Whonnock, 28064 – 112 Ave. Cost: $15. Please bring a Yoga Mat or Bolster if you have one. For more info, 604-999-9668 MARCH 3 – MARCH 21 “THE GODDESS IN EVERY WOMAN” an exhibition by Helen Tuck. Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7, from 1– 4pm, in the Rock Family Gallery at the Mission Arts Centre, 33529 First Ave. For more information and our Gallery hours visit www.missionartscouncil.ca or call 604-826-0029 MARCH 3 - APRIL 7 Adult Hand Building Pottery Classes - (18+), (6) x Tuesdays at 7 - 9:30pm, Mission Clay Worx-Molly Magid Studio, 33038 2nd Ave. Cost per session: MAC members: $250 (plus taxes) Non-members: $225 (plus taxes). Includes cost of first brick of clay. Additional bricks of clay are $28 each. Pre-registration is required. For more info, www. missionartscouncil.ca or 604-8260029

MARCH 3

MARCH 4 Geri-Artics – You’re never too old Travel Program, 10am – 12pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info. ltlc@telus.net

Mission Skating Club Private Figure Skating Spring Registration, In-person Registration, 6 – 7:30pm, Mission Leisure Centre, www.

MissionSkatingClub.com

MARCH 4

Acrylic Pour class Limited Seating, 6:30 – 9pm, Donna’s Creative Haven, Mission. $50 includes all supplies. More info at https://www.facebook.com/ DonnaDuvallArtist/ or 604-826-0246

Mission Minor Baseball InPerson Registration, 6 – 10pm, Mission Leisure Centre. www. missionbaseball.org or 604-3029377

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2020 Dates to Look forward to!

Sunday

Heritage to Hatzic

April 12th

Sunday

Elks Easter Egg Hunt

May 19th

Tuesday

Sunset Market in the Park

June

Wednesday & Friday

Twilight Series

June 6th

Saturday

Bear Cub Bike Rodeo

June 14th

Sunday

Mission Arts Council Children’s Festival

June 16th

Tuesday

Sunset Market in the Park

June 21st

Sunday

Father’s Day - Old Car Sunday in the Park

June 21st

Sunday

National Aboriginal Day

July

Wednesday & Friday

Twilight Series

July 1st

Wednesday

Canada Day

July 5th

Sunday

4 Wheel Drive ABC Show n Shine

July 9th-11th

ThursdaySaturday

Bard in the Bandstand

July 14th

Tuesday

July 24th-26th

Friday Sunday

Sunset Market in the Park Mission Folk Music Festival

August

Wednesday & Friday

Twilight Series

August 9th

Sunday

Ride for Hospice

August 15th

Saturday

Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage to the Grotto

August 18th

Tuesday

Sunset Market in the Park

August TBD

Saturday

Prospera Cinema Under the Stars

September 20th

Sunday

Terry Fox Run

September 26th

Saturday

Hike for Hospice

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Rich in history, natural beauty and with numerous amenities. It is the ideal location for gatherings of all sizes.

This fantastic park is home to a picnic shelter, gazebo, walking trails, rose garden, restaurant and some of the best views anywhere in the region. It is the site for numerous special events and a favourite of residents and visitors alike.

If you are considering hosting an event in Fraser River Heritage Park or any of the other parks within the District of Mission, please contact the Department for booking details.

Call: 604-820-5368 or Email: bookings@mission.ca

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MARCH 4 Brighter Days: Days for Girls Benefit Concert, 7 – 8:30pm, High Street Mall Community Room, Abbotsford. Tickets $15. For tickets or more information missionsunriserotary.org or www. eventbrite.com MARCH 4 & MARCH 18, APRIL 1 & APRIL 15 Discovery Club (Please register online, ages 8-12), Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610 MARCH 5 Free Public Skate – Sponsored

by I.A.F.F. Local 4768, 6:30 -8pm, Mission Leisure Centre, www.mission. ca/leisure 604-820-5350 #0 MARCH 6 The Healthier Living Series: HAPPENESS BY DESIGN, 9:30 11:45am, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net MARCH 6 – MARCH 22 Sylvia, by AR Gurney, directed by Tony Loyer, Thurs, Fri, Sat @8pm, Sun @2pm. Opening Nite Theatre, 33223 Railway Ave. Info at www.openingnitetheatre.com MARCH 7 International Women’s Day Celebration, 2 – 3pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610

Mission Coffee House Concert Series: MarKaren, 7pm Open Stage, 8pm Main Act, Clarke Theatre Cafetorium, 33700 Prentis Ave. $10 at the Door. www.steppingstonemusic.ca MARCH 8 Deroche Market Place, 10am – 3pm, 41555 N Deroche Rd, Deroche.

For more info, contact: derochemarketplace@shaw.ca

with a meditation, then practices the Mitzvah Technique and Body Awareness. For more info, 604-999-9668 MARCH 9

MARCH 14 Author Reading George Garett, 2 - 3pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610 Reel on the River at SilverCity: PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE, 7pm, SilverCity at the Junction, 32555 London Ave. Tickets $10 at the door, information at www. reelontheriver.ca

Cascadia Wind Ensemble: Cascadia Sets Sail, 3pm, Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Tickets at Eventbrite.ca, King’s Music Abbotsford or at the Auditorium Door. For more info: cascadiawindensemble@ gmail.com

MARCH 10 Book Discussion Group, 10 – 11:30am, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net

MARCH 9 Library For All, 1 - 2pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-8266610

MARCH 11 Slumach’s Gold, 10am – 12pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info. ltlc@telus.net

MARCH 9

Meditation and Mitzvah Technique Postural Therapy, 6:30pm, The Natural World Crystals and Gifts, 33130 1st Ave. Cost: $15.

Please bring a Yoga Mat or Bolster if you have one. Wear comfortable clothes so you can be free to practice this gentle exercise. Class begins

MARCH 14 Fraser Valley Humane Society Pop Up Shop Fundraiser, 10am – 3pm, 33103 N. Railway Ave. Local Vendors. More info on Facebook

Naloxone Training, 7 -9pm, The Penny, 33128 1 Ave. info@plfv. org to register/contact MARCH 12 Mission Genealogy Club, 1 – 3pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net

MARCH 15 MARCH 15

Dot Mandala Painting Classes, 2 – 4pm, The Natural World Crystals and Gifts, 33130 1st Ave. Cost: $45, includes all supplies and instruction.

Students will paint and take home 1-3 stones. Open to beginners to advanced. Come prepared to center yourself (Mandalas are geometric shapes that have been used throughout history to improve or achieve concentration and relaxation). For info & to register, call Nicole at 604-302-7550 or come into the store to register in person MARCH 16 – MARCH 26 Camp MAC for Children, SPRING BREAK - age 5 - 10, Mondays – Thursdays, 10 - 11:30am, Mission Arts Centre, 33529 Fir=st Ave. $10 per session – Pre-registration required. For more information, visit www.missionartscouncil.ca/campmac or call 604-826-0029

Toy Store 33232 1st Ave, Mission BC V2V 1G6

604-287-5437

learnandplaykids@shaw.ca

...and so much more!

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MARCH 16, MARCH 23, MARCH 18 AND MARCH 25 Beginner’s Ukulele (Please register online, ages 8-12), 11am - 12pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610 MARCH 16 Japanese Roads Less Travelled with Cory Cassel Travel, 7pm, Mission Springs Brewing Co. Restaurant. Free to attend. RSVP – CoryCasselTravel@gmail.com MARCH 17 Zentangle: Abstract Doodling (please register online), 7 – 8:30pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610 MARCH 18 Youth Series: Personal Safety & Weapons, 6:30 – 8:30pm, Mission Community Activity Centre, 33100 10th Ave. For more information, contact Chelsey at 604-814-1267 MARCH 19 Raptor’s Ridge,10:30 - 11:30am, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604826-6610 Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting, 11:30am – 2pm, for more information: missionchamber.bc.ca or email connect@missionchamber.bc.ca MARCH 20 Garden Gnomes (7 - 10 yrs. old), 10 - 11:30am, Mission Clay WorxMolly Magid Studio, 33038 2nd Ave. Cost: $25. Paint and take home an 8” ceramic Garden Gnome. Add jewels, flowers, whatever you like: Can be for outside or in your room. Preregistration is required. For more information, www.missionartscouncil. ca or 604-826-0029 Spring Break Special: Science World on the Road, 2 – 3pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604826-6610 Spring Zumbathon, 6pm (3 hrs of Zumba), Silverdale Hall, $12 online $15 at the door (all proceeds to the hall). For More Information: Facebook.com/silverdalecommunitycentre/ events. Tickets at Eventbrite.ca MARCH 20

Spring Fling Wine and Cheese Bookstore Night, 7pm, Totally BOOK-ish, #344 -32555 London Ave. RSVP at the store or call 604814-2650 MARCH 21 Mission City Farmers Market: Seedy Saturday, 10am – 2pm, Heritage Park Middle School (Theatre Lobby), 33700 Prentis Ave. For more info, 604-302-5661 www. missioncityfarmersmarket.com Mini Golf in the Library (ages 12-18), 2:30 - 4pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610

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MARCH 22 St Patrick Day Tea, 1 - 3 pm, McConnell Creek Hall, 35483 Hartley Rd. $7 Entrance Fee. 5 and under free. Lots of sandwiches, desserts and tea will be served to you. Come join the fun. For more information, check out McConnell Creek Hall website or call Virginia @vvail@ telus.net MARCH 24 – APRIL 11 “FIBRES BY THE FRASER HEROES” an exhibition by Mission Weavers and Spinners Guild. Opening Reception: Sunday, March 29, from 1– 4pm, in the Rock Family Gallery at the Mission Arts Centre, 33529 First Ave. For more information and our Gallery hours visit www.missionartscouncil.ca or call 604-826-0029 MARCH 25 Soroptimist – Guest Speaker Presentation by Fraser Health – Topic: Abbotsford Regional Hospital ER Expansion, 6pm, Vancity Community Room, 32555 London Ave. For more info 604613-2334 MARCH 25 Mission Environmental Stewardship Society’s Annual General Meeting, 7pm, Mission Harbour Authority House, 33248 Harbour Ave. For more information, www.MESSociety.org or phone 604826-9423

Annual General Meeting Help Us Stop Litter & Illegal Dumping Open to all volunteers & the general public Wed March 25th @ 7PM Harbour Authority House 33248 Harbour Ave • Meet & Greet • Board Elections • 2019 Financials • Guest Speakers • RSVP info@messociety.org

www.MESSociety.org

MARCH 26 Mission Regional Chamber ‘Table Talks’, for more information: missionchamber.bc.ca or email connect@missionchamber.bc.ca MARCH 27 Garden Gnomes (11 - 13 yrs. old), 10 - 11:30am, Mission Clay Worx-Molly Magid Studio, 33038 2nd Ave. Cost: $25. Paint and take home an 8” ceramic Garden Gnome.

Add jewels, flowers, whatever you like. Pre-registration required. More info, www.missionartscouncil.ca or 604-826-0029 MARCH 27 – MARCH 28 Fraser Valley Humane Society Spring Bake Sale, Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 1pm, Prospera Credit Union, #101-32423 Lougheed Highway. Bakers needed please. Contact Julie 604-826-3290 MARCH 27 & MARCH 28, MARCH 31 – APRIL 4 Gallery 7 Theatre presents Francis Hodgson Burnett’s ‘THE SECRET GARDEN’. Book & Lyrics

by Marsh Norman | Music by Lucy Simon, 7:30pm, Matinees: March 28 & April 4 @ 2pm, Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Tickets and info: www.gallery7theatre.com MARCH 28 Go Big or Go Home: Giant Games, 10am – 4:30pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610

To advertise call 604.308.6380 or e-mail WhatsOnMission@live.ca

Mission Health Care Auxiliary is Turning 100!

Mission Auxiliary’s 100th Anniversary Celebration April 4 at the Mission Leisure Centre 11:30am to 3:00pm Come celebrate with us.

There will be fun and entertainment for your entire family.

MARCH 29 Gallery 202: March Madness Pop Up Market, 11am – 4pm, #20233072 1st Ave. Space is LIMITED, $25 per vendor table. Must preregister your table at 604-287-1346 or gallery202artcollective@gmail. com MARCH 30 Free 1 Day Supportive Cancer Care Workshop, 9:30am - 3:30pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. This is a free event, but please pre-register at 604-734-7125 or 1-888-734-7125. More info at Inspirehealth.ca MARCH 30

In 1920, a group of women banded together to fundraise and help the Mission Memorial Hospital. They continue to work at the Cottage Thrift Store, manage the Gift Shop at the Hospital and volunteer to help patients and visitors of the Hospital. Members have raised over $600,000.00 in the past 5 years and have volunteered over 135,500 hours.

Reel on the River at SilverCity: SOMETIMES ALWAYS NEVER, 7pm, SilverCity at the Junction, 32555 London Ave. Tickets $10 at the door, information at www. reelontheriver.ca

APRIL We are always in need of volunteers. If you want to be a part of this great organization, give back to your community and meet new people, contact human.resourses.mhas@gmail.com

APRIL 1 Travel to Wales, 10am – 12pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info. ltlc@telus.net APRIL 2 Playdate with Cubetto,10:30 - 11am, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610 APRIL 3 The Healthier Living Series: PLANNING FOR SPRING CLEANUP, 9:30 - 11:45am, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net APRIL 4

32444 Seventh Avenue

(Fraserview Learning Centre Gym & Intergenerational Walking Path)

Fitness Challenge – call for details!

Guest Speakers, Entertainment and Refreshements Prizes for greatest amount of pledges collected.

Visit our Website for updates:

www. lifetimelearningcentre.org info.ltlc@telus.net 604-820-0220

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APRIL 4 - MAY 9 Youth Clay Worx (13+), Saturdays (excluding Easter weekend) at 10 11:30am, Mission Clay Worx-Molly Magid Studio, 33038 2nd Ave. Cost: MAC members: $170 (plus taxes) Non-members: $175 (plus taxes).

Clay is included. Learn basic hand building techniques. Pre-registration is required. For more information, www.missionartscouncil.ca or 604826-0029 APRIL 5 Heritage to Hatzic, Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary St. For more info, 604-302-7644, frhpevents@mission.ca or www. mission.ca/heritage-park Walk Mission, 10 - 11am, Mission Leisure Centre, www.mission.ca/ leisure 604-820-5350 #0 Deroche Market Place, 10am – 3pm, 41555 N Deroche Rd, Deroche. For more info, contact: derochemarket place@shaw.ca APRIL 5 – APRIL 10 Silversmithing Class: Russian Wedding Band (3 rings interlocked), Various Times, Mission Art Centre-Top Floor Studio, 33529 First Ave. To book your private or small group, call Recapture Jewellery at 604-226-5655 or email Jkingwhelpton@yahoo.com APRIL 7 Spanish Conversation Intermediate, 12 - 1pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net Art Night: Ukrainian Easter Eggs (please register online), 7 - 8:30pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610 Meditation and Mitzvah Technique Postural Therapy, 7:30pm, Karma Healing at Whonnock, 28064 – 112 Ave. Cost: $15. For more info, 604-999-9668

18th Annual Walkathon & Wellness Fair Fundraiser Thursday, April 9 9:30am - 12:30pm

Theatre Cafetorium, 33700 Prentis Ave. $10 at the Door. www.steppingstonemusic.ca

Mission Health Care Auxiliary’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, 11:30am – 3pm, Mission Leisure Centre. Free entertainment and cake. Find us on Facebook @ TheCottageInMission Nintendo Switch Freeplay (ages 12-18), 2 - 4:30pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610 Mission Granite Curling Club Awards Banquet, 6pm, Mission Leisure Center, Curling Club Lounge, 7650 Grand St. Banquet Tickets available from League Captains and Katherine Johnson, Members & Guests Tickets $25/each, max 80 seating. More info, 604-826-7444 or https://missioncurling.ca Mission Coffee House Concert Series: BRENNAN SINCLAIR, 7pm Open Stage, 8pm Main Act, Clarke

APRIL 8 Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Early Risers Edition: Inbox Zero, for more information: missionchamber.bc.ca or email connect@missionchamber.bc.ca Destress with Doggos, 6:30 – 8pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610 APRIL 9 18th Annual Walkathon Fundraiser, 9:30am – 12:30pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. For more information, 604-820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net

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Mission Best Western

Tickets $90

Dinner at 6:00 pm

33345 2nd Avenue

Doors open at 5:00 pm

$700 for a table of 8

Call: (604) 826-9080

Cocktail Attire

www.missionacl.org

GALA Dinner

APRIL 12 Elks Easter Egg Hunt, Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary St. For more info, 604-302-7644, frhpevents@mission.ca or www.mission.ca/heritage-park

(plus taxes). Includes cost of first brick of clay. Additional bricks of clay are $28 each. Pre-registration is required. For more info, www. missionartscouncil.ca or 604-8260029

APRIL 12 – APRIL 18 Silversmithing Class: Make Your Own Spoon Ring, Various Times, Mission Art Centre-Top Floor Studio, 33529 First Ave. To book your private or small group, call Recapture Jewellery at 604-226-5655 or email Jkingwhelpton@yahoo.com

APRIL 15 Memories, Dreams & Reflections (with apologies to Carl Jung: Dreams in Literature), 10am – 12pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net

APRIL 14 Book Discussion Group (Tuesday), 10 – 11:30am, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net

Dancing Live & Silent

Auctions

Saturday, June 6th

2020

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

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APRIL 14 – MAY 2 “CHOICES” an exhibition of artwork by the Youth of Mission.

Awards Reception: Thursday evening, April 16, from 7 - 9pm, in the Rock Family Gallery at the Mission Arts Centre, 33529 First Ave. For more information and our Gallery hours visit www.missionartscouncil.ca or call 604-826-0029 APRIL 14 - MAY 19 Adult Hand Building Pottery Classes - (18+), 6 Tuesdays at 7 - 9:30pm, Mission Clay Worx-Molly Magid Studio, 33038 2nd Ave. Cost per session: MAC members: $250 (plus taxes) Non-members: $225

Mission City Farmers Market AGM, 6:30pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave, missioncityfarmersmarket.com Youth Series: Cyber Safety with Merlyn Horton, 6:30 – 8:30pm, Mission Community Activity Centre, 33100 10th Ave. For more information, contact Chelsey at 604814-1267 APRIL 16 Art Appreciation: Art Collecting, Galleries & Museums of the World – History & Controversies, 10am – 12pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net Mission Genealogy Club, 1 – 3pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info. ltlc@telus.net

Enjoy a variety of salads at Silver Creek Café Enjoy a variety of salads at Silver Come try Creek our Café

* Nelson Street

homemade Butter Chicken with Rice & Naan Bread, and other *delicious Indian dishes.

Chicken Caesar Lougheed Salad, Hwy Tandoori 7

Chicken Salad and More!!

Chicken Caesar Salad, Tandoori 31510 Gill Ave Chicken Salad and More!!

Daily Specials Online:

Daily Specials Online: Silver Creek Industrial Park

Silver Creek Industrial Park 31510 Gill Ave Mission 604-826-2255 31510 Gill Ave Mission 604-826-2255

Eat In or Take Out 604.826.2255 Open Mon-Fri 8am – 3pm • Saturday 8:30am - 1:30pm Closed Sundays • Closed on Statutory Holidays

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To advertise call 604.308.6380 or e-mail WhatsOnMission@live.ca

APRIL 17 Bus Tour: Canadian Museum of Flight – Langley, 1 - 4:30pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info. ltlc@telus.net APRIL 17 – APRIL 19 Sports Car Club of BC: CACC Race #1, 9am – 4pm both days, Mission Raceway Park Road Course.

Mission Residents get free admission.

More information, www.sccbc.net APRIL 17 – APRIL 19 92nd Annual Bradner Flower Show: “A Place to Dream”, 10am – 5pm daily, Bradner Hall & School, 5305 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford. Fun for ALL AGES, Admission $2. Opening Ceremony, Friday @ 2pm with special guest landscape expert & author Mike Lascelle. For more info: bradnerhall. ca or bradnerflowershow@gmail. com. To volunteer, contact clprice@ telus.net APRIL 18 Soroptimist – Black & Bling, Live Your Dream Awards & Fashion Show, Afternoon-Gala Fundraiser, Doors Open 11:30 am, Cascade Community Church, 35190 Delair Rd, Abbotsford. Wear black & accessorize with rhinestones and Bling! Tickets $40 (Hot Buffet Lunch).

Fashions by Suzanne’s. Vendors – Bag Raffle. For More Info & Tickets call 604-613-2334

APRIL 18 Teen Pirate Night (ages 12-18, please register online), 6 - 8pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604826-6610 APRIL 19 Walk Mission, 10 - 11am, Mission Leisure Centre, www.mission.ca/ leisure 604-820-5350 #0 APRIL 19 - 25 Silversmithing Class: Make your own Graduation Ring, or a Promise ring for Someone Special, Various Times, Mission Art Centre-Top Floor Studio, 33529 First Ave. To book your private or small group, call Recapture Jewellery at 604-226-5655 or email Jkingwhelpton@yahoo.com APRIL 20 Library For All, 1 - 2 pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-8266610 APRIL 20

Dot Mandala Painting Classes, 6:30 pm, The Natural World Crystals and Gifts, 33130 1st Ave. Cost: $45, includes all supplies and instruction.

Students will paint and take home 1-3 stones. Open to beginners to advanced.

Come prepared to center yourself

DAM

GOOD

Have a dam good time at the Powerhouse at Stave Falls.

Join us during spring break and see life sized turbines and generators up close.

Take a walk through a National Historic Site of Canada and enjoy historical displays, interactive exhibits and electricity demonstrations to learn how power is made.

We’re open March 1 to October 12, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visit bchydro.com/stavefalls for information on our seasonal hours of operation and to request a tour.

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Whats On! • www.WhatsOnMission.ca

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(Mandalas are geometric shapes that have been used throughout history to improve or achieve concentration and relaxation). For info & to register, call Nicole at 604-302-7550 or come into the store to register in person.

DONNA DUVALL PET PORTRAITS PAINT PARTIES WORKSHOPS CHALK COUTURE

Creating Memories Through Art

Phone or Text (604) 864-7520 en.ca www.DonnasCreativeHaven.ca

WORKSHOPS at Donna's Creative Haven

Acrylic Pour Class - Limited Seating March 3 | 6:30 – 9pm All Supplies Included for $50 Acrylic 101 Product and Technique Class April 28 - May 12 | 6:30 – 9pm (Set of 3 Tuesdays) Basic Supplies included for $135

APRIL 21 Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Chamber Academy: “Thinking Traps” Workshop, for more information: missionchamber. bc.ca or email connect@missionchamber.bc.ca APRIL 22 Travel to Rome, 10am – 12pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info. ltlc@telus.net Free! Preschool Event – Earth Day Celebration, 10am – 1pm, Fraser River Heritage Park, www. mission.ca/leisure 604-820-5350 #0 Women Helping Women Career Fair 2020, 4 – 8pm, Ecole Mission Secondary School Cafeteria, 32939 7th Ave. Exhibitors contact julia. renkema@mpsd.ca. For all other inquires, email palexis@mission.ca or tracy.loffler@mpsd.ca APRIL 23 District of Mission Community Service Awards Ceremony, 7 – 9pm, Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave. Come celebrate individuals, groups and organizations who have demonstrated exemplary volunteerism.

APRIL 25 Mission Hospice Society’s ‘Guardians of the Gala, an Intergalactic Evening’, Doors at 5:30pm, Best Western Mission City Lodge, Tickets $95. To purchase tickets, call Angel Elias 604-8262235 or aelias@missionhospice.bc.ca Second Annual Environmental Forum, 10am – 2pm, All Saints Anglican Church, 33077 Second Ave. Free educational & networking event.

Come see what various community groups and businesses are doing in our community to lessen their environmental impact and reduce consumption. Contact Michael Knight for info Michael.Knight@shaw.ca

APRIL 26 Hike Mission – Bear Mountain Momentum Loop, 9am, Parking Lot of Mill Pond, www.mission.ca/leisure 604-820-5350 #0 APRIL 26 – APRIL 30 Silversmithing Class: Make a Mother’s Day Gift...Heart Necklace or Earrings, Various Times, Mission Art Centre-Top Floor Studio, 33529 First Ave. To book your private or small group, call Recapture Jewellery at 604-2265655 or email Jkingwhelpton@ yahoo.com APRIL 27 French Conversation (Advanced), 9 – 10am, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net French Conversation (Intermediate), 10:15 – 11:15am, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info. ltlc@telus.net French Conversation (Beginner), 11:30am – 12:30pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net APRIL 27

Meditation and Mitzvah Technique Postural Therapy, 6:30pm, The Natural World Crystals and Gifts, 33130 1st Ave. Cost: $15.

Please bring a Yoga Mat or Bolster if you have one. Wear comfortable clothes so you can be free to practice this gentle exercise. Class begins with a meditation, then practices the Mitzvah Technique and Body Awareness. For more info, 604-999-9668 APRIL 28 - MAY 12 Acrylic 101 Product and Technique Class (Set of 3 Tuesdays), 6:30 – 9pm, Donna’s Creative Haven, Mission. Basic Supplies included for $135. More info at https://www.facebook.com/ DonnaDuvallArtist/ or 604-826-0246

HOURS: Monday- Friday: 9am to 5pm

NEW CLIENTS WELCOME!

I am excited to announce the opening of my new notary practice located at the Mission Gate Plaza on Lougheed Highway. I’m looking forward to serving Mission for all notarial and legal needs.

I specialize in: • Real estate transactions • Estate and personal planning • Sponsorship letters and travel letters...and much more!

Please visit my website to learn more about myself and the services I offer!

• PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES IN ENGLISH, PUNJABI & HINDI • EVENING, WEEKEND AND MOBILE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST #A5-32081 Lougheed Highway Mission, BC V2V 1A3

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Office: (604) 287-8600 Fax: (604) 287-8601

Email: karen@kbnotary.ca www.kbnotary.ca

To advertise call 604.308.6380 or e-mail WhatsOnMission@live.ca

Ami’s

Review

Every once in a while you discover a book that charms your socks off. You know that book. It’s the one you hold to your chest long after its done, a contented smile on your face. It’s the one that goes right back on your shelf after you’re done reading it, because you know, you KNOW, you’re going to read it again.

This is one of those books. At least for me.

Written by Dodie Smith, I Capture the Castle is told by seventeen-year old Cassandra Mortmain during 1932. Her father, acclaimed genius writer James Mortmain, suffers from a lengthy bout of writer’s block. While he waits for his muse to show up again, he spends his time eating more than his share of biscuits and doing crossword puzzles in the basement while his family lives in squalor in the broke-down castle above him.

palpable among the three women.

And then it does. Glory hallelujah, two strangers arrive – two very eligible and rich strangers, in fact.

What begins as friendship between Rose, Cassandra, Simon, and Neal quickly turns into love. But who loves who? And the question remains, will the late-great writer, James Mortmain, find his muse again and lift his family out of poverty, or will he need a little help?

In “I Capture the Castle” author Dodie Smith uses her pen in such a way as to make this sixty year old story contemporary, while at the same time maintaining the delight of a time past.

The story skips along, teetering with laughter, glee, and just downright good feeling, despite the difficult realities of life and love. Above all, it’s a story that will stay with you long after the last page is turned.

Penniless and hungry, Cassandra, sister Rose, and eccentric nudemoon-dancing stepmother, wander the castle, ever hopeful that father will write one more renowned novel. Until then, the only thing to take Cassandra’s mind off their plight is to record her days in a journal.

This, my friends, is a book for the shelves (and it’s on the shelves at Totally Book-ish right now).

I Capture the Castle is on the BBC News’ list of the 100 most influential novels.

With humor and insight, she writes about their life within the walls of the (romantic?) old castle, capturing the difficulties of life, the joys, and the boredom! The desperation for something – anything! – to happen is

Mondays

Story-time for babies thru preschool at 9:30 am.

March 20

Spring Fling Wine and Cheese Bookstore Night at 7pm. RSVP at the store or call 604-814-2650.

Ami is a writer, reader, and the owner of Mission’s new bookstore, Totally Book-ish.

She and her staff would love to help you find your next reading adventure!

Whats On! • www.WhatsOnMission.ca

344- 32555 London Ave. Mission, BC totallybookish.com 604-814-2650 @shop.totallybookish

@totallybookish

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Mission Hospice Society BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Individual/Family One on One Our trained Bereavement Coordinator provides short term individual and family support to anyone who needs the support. Services are designed to meet the individual’s specific needs and we help people of all ages. We also make referrals to specialized professionals, if further support is needed.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Memorial Services We host a memorial services once a year to remember your loved ones. Please contact Nathalie Millar for more information and dates.

Pathways, Adults Support Group It’s not easy to understand or accept the death of someone we love. A grief support group is a group of people who come together to help each other through their grief journey.

Some of the benefits of attending can include connecting with others who have gone through similar situations, associating with people who will listen without judgement, new ideas to help you cope and heal, time to share memories of the person who passed, and understanding what responses are natural and normal during grieving Women's Support Group The Mission Hospice Society hosts an ongoing weekly widow’s support group called Tea and Company, which is a weekly support group for women who have lost a spouse.

This program runs Thursday at 10am in the resource room of the Mission Hospice Society.

Circle of Friends, Children’s Grief Support Group This group is aimed at helping children deal with their grief and how to channel their grief in a positive way through crafts and sharing they learn to accept their loss and how to move on. The winter session begins January 24 and runs on Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:15pm in the Mission Hospice Society resource room Camp Zajac In July of every year we send Bereaved children to enjoy a few days of camp at Camp Zajac. Horseback riding, archery, kayaking are some of the great activities these children get to enjoy. All children, including those who have successfully gone through our Circle of Friends program are invited to attend the camp free of charge.

Walking Group Our walking group provides an opportunity to walk and talk, while meeting new people who share a common experience that can provide mutual support and acceptance.

This program combines informal support with fresh air and exercise.

Compassionate Friends This is a support group for bereaved parents offered by The Compassionate Friends Organization. They meet at the hospice office every second Monday of the Month. Richard Lepinsky is the trained facilitator for this Chapter.

The mission of The Compassionate Friends: When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.

After Life Conversations This group has been meeting for over two years at the Mission Public Library on the first Monday of every month.

This is an open group where people come together and talk about Near Death Experiences and the possibility of communications with their loved one after their passing.

This is a very open minded group and does not follow any particular religion or spirituality but welcomes all beliefs. It is a safe place where people whom have lost a loved one can share their experiences without judgements or advice.

Youth Children Support Groups - In School This group is for children between the ages of 12-14 who attend Middle School and have experienced some kind of loss, such as a person, pet, change in community or school, separation or divorce, or health. This support group is once a week for 8 weeks from 2-3pm. After the formal 8-week sessions, this group will convert to drop-in, and we will be available to further the discussion and offer support as the children require. We will have a therapy dog attend on one or more sessions and have activities, arts, and discussions relevant to this age group. This group will also enjoy a field trip and invitations to our other day camps.

Mission Hospice Society 32180 Hillcrest Ave. Telephone: 604-826-2235 E-mail: info@missionhospice.bc.ca

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April 25, 2020 Dinner & Dancing with "The Crayons" Live & Silent Auction

Best Western Mission City Lodge Tickets $95, Doors open at 5:30pm To purchase tickets, please call Angel Elias, 604-826-2235 or email aelias@missionhospice.bc.ca Celebrating SPONSOR: 35 Year of Compassionate Care PRESENTING CLIFF ROCK FAMILY PRESENTING SPONSOR

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Have you ever dreamed of going to Japan?

Join the Mission International Cultural Association this October 2020 for an exciting Japanese experience!

The District of Mission signed a sister city relationship agreement with Oyamacho, Shizuoka, Japan in 1996. Community leaders from Oyama initiated discussions with Mayor Randy Hawes as they felt that the similarities between the two communities warranted a special relationship; both communities are considered small to medium sized towns, have similar proximity to a major urban centre, and share geographic elements with major rivers and large mountain views. The relationship has developed into one of sharing cultural experiences and developing lifelong friendships through a series of 9 delegate visits with each delegation consisting of 20 to 30 community leaders and residents.

Members of the Oyama International Friendship Association have extended an invitation to the members of the Mission International Cultural Association to visit Oyama in October of 2020. The basis of the visit will be to attend and participate in the Oyama Cultural Festival. The Mission/Oyama Cultural Exchange is an opportunity for citizens of Mission to share their experience and culture with citizens of Oyama.

The delegation will likely be a 7 day stay in Oyama and will work via a “billeting� system of accommodation, where participants stay with a family in Oyama for the duration of the exchange. OIFA organizes tours of the community and surrounding locations, and Mission citizens participate in activities intended to demonstrate aspects of Japanese culture. Outside of coordinated events, participants may also engage with their host family for tours of local points of interest or other activities.

This exchange is open to any citizen of Mission who is over 18 years of age (or receives special permission from MICA and OIFA). Exchange participants are required to pay their own transportation costs to Japan (this will be coordinated with a travel agency instead of each participant organizing their own transportation). Also, participants will be expected to manage their own spending money (a good lower limit to expect is Y5000/day, or approximately $50CDN/day). Participants will also need to participate in a number of preparation meetings with MICA prior to the exchange. These meetings are expected to begin in April 2020, and will likely increase in frequency as we get closer to the exchange.

When in Oyama, participants will need to engage in cultural exchange events, which will include tours, cultural demonstrations and activities, and performances (both by Oyama and Mission citizens).

Above all, participants must remember that they are guests of OIFA and Oyama, and are representatives of Mission in every aspect.

Those interested in joining MICA for this unforgettable cultural experience are invited to email MICA Chairman Anastasia Haley at info@missionica.com and visit the Mission International Cultural Association on Facebook. Deadline to apply for this incredible opportunity is May 1st, 2020.

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To advertise callof 604.308.6380 or e-mail City WhatsOnMission@live.ca 25th Anniversary Being a Sister with Oyama

APRIL 30 Tech Time: Learn to Use your Tablet, Computer or Cell Phone, 1– 2:30pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604-820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net MAY 1 Deadline for Nominations: Mission’s Celebration of the Arts Awards 2020, Nominate individuals or groups who strive to make our community resonate with creative forms of artistry. Criteria and nomination forms available for download at www.missionartscouncil. ca or www.mission.ca/leisure

MAY 2 Mission City Farmers Market, 9am - 1pm, Welton Commons, 7337 Welton St. (Corner of 2nd Ave and Welton St) www. missioncityfarmersmarket.com The 25th Annual BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival, 9am – 6:30pm, Clarke Foundation Theatre – Heritage Park Secondary School, 33700 Prentis Ave. www.bcucf.ca.

Admission $8 Adults & Seniors; $5 Youth; $1 Children

Mission Raceway Park Road Course. Mission Residents get free admission. More information, www. sccbc.net

MAY 2

Steelhead Community Spring Craft Market, 10am - 2pm, Steelhead Community Hall in Steelhead, 32972 Cardinal St. The market features local vendors with a variety of handmade gifts and goods.

For more information, contact: Orsi Bezeredj-Babarczy at 778-316-4473 MAY 2 – MAY 3 Sports Car Club of BC: CACC Race #2, 9am – 4pm both days,

Japan’s Roads Less Travelled Tours with Cory & Yosuke Fully Guided Small Group Tours of Some of our Favorite Places including: TOKYO - MT.FUJI - NORTHERN TOHOKU (AKITA - AOMORI) 6 & 9 Day Tours - Max 8 People per Group - Guaranteed Dates in October 2020

MAY 2 – MAY 3, MAY 9 – MAY 10 Fraser Valley Humane Society Annual Green Thumb Plant Sale Fundraiser, 9am – 3pm, 32965 4th Ave. Huge selection of annuals and perennials! Pre-order your hanging baskets now for only $29. 604826-3290 or junmo99@outlook.com MAY 3 Deroche Market Place, 10am – 3pm, 41555 N Deroche Rd, Deroche.

For more info, contact: derochemarketplace@shaw.ca

NOW BOOKING FOR OCT 2020

Tour Highlights Include: Accommodation Japanese Style Inns Western Style Hotels Home Stay Experiences Ground Transportation Bullet Trains Meals Seasonal & Local Delicacies Traditional Japanese Hot Pot Freshest Seafood Cool Japanese Pubs Activities Partake in Autumn Festivals Explore and Hike UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites Soak in Natural Hot Springs Interact w/ Locals in Small Countryside Towns Stroll through Samurai Villages Explore Japanese Castles & Shrines & More!

For More Information, join Cory Monday, March 16th at the Mission Springs Brewing Company Restaurant at 7pm Free to Attend - RSVP at CoryCasselTravel@gmail.com

Let Cory help you plan your next Adventure! As a Mobile Travel Consultant with World Odyssey Travel & Cruise, Cory is happy to help with all of your travel plans & dreams including Flights, Accommodation, Tours, Groups & More! Email - CoryCasselTravel@gmail.com | Cell - 604.832.3130

Whats On! • www.WhatsOnMission.ca

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Join us in celebrating our

2019

Business

Excellence Awards Winners Taylor, Tait, Ruley & Company presents T he Penny Customer Service Excellence

Chances Casino - Mission presents Mission Folk Music Festival Non-Profit Organization of the Year

Ethel M. Lariviere - Dominion Lending Centres presents Canadian Tire Employer of the Year

District of Mission - Economic Development presents Dreams Come True Wedding Boutique Local Contribution

Bridgeview Dental Clinic presents Magnolias on Main Established Business of the Year Mission City Record presents What ’s On! Mission Magazine Marketing & Communication

Jelly Digital Marketing presents T he Fitness Lab Small Business of the Year Community Futures North Fraser presents Studio FITRx U40 Entrepreneur of the Year

Elevate Development Corp. presents Ken Selvaraja

President’s Choice

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Glow Golf Saturday, September 7, 2019 Place: Cedar Ridge Golf Course & Driving Tuesday, March 3rd Range 9500 Clay St, Mission, BC V4S 1G2 Vietnam Trip Information Time: 5:00pm-11:00pm Price: $95 MEMBER RATE | $105 GUEST RATE

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Glow Golf Sandpiper Resort Wine Night

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Place: Cedar Ridge Golf Course & Driving Range Place: Sandpiper Golf Resort 9500 Clay St, Mission, BC V4S 1G2 14282 Morris Valley Rd, Harrison Mills, BC 0Time: 5:00pm-11:00pm Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Price: $95 MEMBER RATE | $105 GUEST RATE

Price: To Be Determined.

Sandpiper Resort Wine Night Chamber Dinner with the District of Mission Thursday, September 12, 2019 Thursday, September 19, 2019 Place: Sandpiper Golf Resort 14282 Morris Valley Rd, and Harrison Mills,Club BC Place: Mission Golf Country Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm 7983 Nelson St, Mission, BC To5:30pm-7:30pm Be Determined.

Price: Time:

Thursday, March 19th

Price: $30 MEMBER Chamber RATE | $40 AGM GUEST RATE Mission

Chamber Dinner with the District of Mission Thursday, September 19, 2019 Business After Hours – SatinClub Laser Spa Place: Mission Golf and Country Wednesday, September 25, 2019 7983 Nelson St, Mission, BC Place: Satin Laser Spa Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Price: $30 MEMBER RATE | $40 GUEST RATE 7-32540 Logan Ave, Mission, BC

Annual General Meeting

Thursday, March 26th Table Talks

Business Leader Series

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Business Hours – Satin Laser Spa Price:After $5 MEMBER RATE Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Place: Satin Laser Spa Business Leadership Series #2 – Workplace Stress 7-32540 Logan Ave, Mission, BC Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Place: ChamberRATE Boardroom Price: $5 MEMBER

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34033 Lougheed Highway, Mission

Mission has some of the most passionate business Thursday Marchowners 19, 2020 in the Fraser Valley, and the Mission Chamber of 11:30am-2pm Commerce has made it a central part of their mandate to Wednesday, April 8th Mission has Visit somewww.missionchamber.bc.ca of the most passionate business owners celebrate local business champions each year.

Place: Noble BC Business Leader Series in the Fraser Valley, and the Mission Chamber of

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32873 London Ave Unit 1, Mission, BC Business After Hours – Noble BC Time:October 6:00pm-8:00pm Thursday, 3, 2019 Price: $5 MEMBER RATE Place: Noble BC 32873 London Ave Unit 1, Mission, BC Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm All Candidates Meeting Price: $5 MEMBER Thursday, October RATE 9, 2019

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Serenata at 20 On Tuesday, January 11th, 2000, 20 women met in the sanctuary of St. Andrew's United Church for the first rehearsal of the choir that became the Serenata Singers. Twenty years later, on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020, Serenata began rehearsing for their 20th anniversary concert. But what/who is Serenata?

Serenata is an unauditioned community women's choir based in Mission, and drawing its members from around the Central Fraser Valley. Some of us have a wealth of experience singing and some of us are coming with brand new eyes (and ears and voices). In the past 20 years over 250 women have sung with us – some for a single concert; some for all 20 years!

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Finally, Serenata is celebrating. We are celebrating 20 years of singing. 20 years of friendship. 20 years of performing in our community. And we would love to have you join us on May 3rd for our 20th anniversary concert – “Will the Circle be Unbroken”.

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RECURRING EVENTS SUNDAYS Advanced & Beginner Tai-Chi at the Mission Seniors Activity Centre, 9 – 10:30pm, 33100 10 Ave, 604-8142188 St. Andrew’s United Church Worship, 11:30am, All Saints’ Anglican Church – James St. at 2nd Ave. We have coffee hour at 10:45am each Sunday after the Anglican service and before the United Church service Spanish-English Conversation Exchange, 1 – 2pm, Mission Library, 604-826-6610

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Legendary Blues Jam, 4 - 8pm at The Historic Dewdney Pub, 8793 S. River Rd, Dewdney. 604-826-4762 or ChurchoftheBlues.ca for more info Open Mic with Jennie Bice, 6 10pm, Sisto’s Pub, 34555 Vosburgh Ave. MONDAYS Flow Yoga, 9 – 10am, Perseverance Fitness in Mission. www.perseverancefitness.ca Story-time for Babies thru PreSchool, 9:30 am, Totally BOOK-ish, #344 -32555 London Ave. 604-8142650 http://www.totallybookish.com Find us on Facebook or Instagram for updates Bodhi Meditation at the Mission Seniors Activity Centre, 10:00 – 11:30am, 33100 10 Ave, 604-8142188 Piece Makers Quilting Group, 1 – 2:30pm, LLC, 32444 Seventh Ave. 604820-0220 info.ltlc@telus.net Seniors Mixed Bridge, 1 – 3:30pm, Mission Seniors Activity Centre, 33100 10 Ave, 604-814-2188 Mission Scrabble Club, 1 - 4pm, Cedarbrooke Chateau (Craft Room), 32331 Seventh Ave. Contact: Sandra Gjertsen 604-826-0459 ‘Open Canvas’ paint nights with instructor Tammy Keiler, 6pm, $35, Historic Dewdney Pub. Advance tickets only 604-826-4762 www.historicdewd-

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neypub.ca Prenatal Yoga, 6 – 7:15pm, Perseverance Fitness in Mission. www.perseverancefitness.ca BODYSHRED, 7:45 – 8:30pm, Perseverance Fitness in Mission. Drop-in $12 or $41/4 weeks www.perseverancefitness.ca 1ST MONDAYS Mission Drop-in Centre General Meeting, 11:30am, Mission Seniors Activity Centre, 33100 10 Ave, 604814-2188 Manic Monday, Open Mic Comedy Night hosted by David James, 8pm, The Historic Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Road South, Dewdney. For more info, www.HistoricDewdneyPub.ca 3RD MONDAYS Third Monday Magic! 7pm, Opening Nite Theatre, 33223, N Railway Ave. www.fvmc.ca 4TH MONDAYS Mission Weavers and Spinners Guild Meeting, Trendy or what Knot Yarns & Gifts, 33118A 1st Ave, except July & August, https://trendyorwhatknot.ca/index.php/loomroom LAST MONDAYS HOMINUM Fraser Valley Meeting.

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Warm breezes and sunny skies...ahhh, spring is in the air. After a long winter, our bodies, minds and souls are craving the warmth that is upon us. Maybe you are jumping ahead and flying somewhere tropical for spring break? While we all love spending time outdoors in wonderful weather, we must always remember to protect our bodies as well as our skin during hotter months and travels. Here are some fantastic tips to get you through spring break and beyond: Be sure to stay hydrated when enjoying activities outside in hotter weather. By the time you feel thirsty, your body is already dehydrated. Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water each day (and more when you're especially active in warmer weather) will ensure that your body and brain will get the water they need to function properly, and your skin will look amazing.

Wear a hat and sunglasses. Since we know that sun exposure causes dreaded skin damage such as: deeper wrinkles, dry blotchy skin, broken capillaries (spider veins), unsightly age spots (brown spots) and even worse various forms of skin cancer, it's very important that you wear protective covering and limit your time outdoors during peak sun hours.

Use sunscreen daily. Using a dermatologist grade, high zinc oxide SPF 50 sunscreen every time you are outdoors will protect your skin, especially during times of prolonged exposure to the sun's harmful rays. It will help keep your skin looking healthier and younger much, much longer.

Want to be the youngest looking person in your posy? Then a good sunscreen is a must!

Another question we get asked a lot is “Should I wear my sunscreen when it is overcast?” We always advise a strong yes if you will be outside for an activity, ie a walk, a soccer game, etc. We have had clients that have gotten severe burns on their face and top of their head during an outdoor soccer game in very overcast conditions.

Always fully remove your sunscreen at night. To avoid clogging pores it is necessary to keep a good evening skincare routine of washing off debris and sunscreen from your face and body before sleeping. Put on your favourite calming or anti-aging serums and moisturizers and wake up looking refreshed and rejuvenated.

Vitamin C Serum Tips While vitamin C in your daily serum has amazing benefits for your skin, using it prior to sun exposure increases your sun sensitivity and therefore MUST be followed with a good sunscreen. But here’s the clincher: when used together with a good sunscreen it actually boosts the effects of your sunscreen. Alternatively, using your vitamin C serum after sun exposure, i.e. during your evening skincare routine, has wonderful anti-inflammatory benefits, stimulates collagen production and helps reduce brown spots. It is a resounding Morning and Evening recommendation from us on this youth enhancing serum.

To Pre-tan or Not to Pre-tan? This one gets a resounding NO. Pre-tanning does not lessen your chances of getting a sunburn while on vacation, or anytime for that matter. It definitely does increase your risk of melanoma. Instead just use a great sunscreen. Yes, you will get a sun kiss while using a good sunscreen, but not a burn or worse.

Following the sun care tips above are your best bet for looking and feeling amazing on vacation and beyond!

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• CRA will never send you a text or a direct email March 2, 2020 – RRSP contribution deadline to offering you a refund. be deductible against your 2019 income.

March 31, 2020 – T3 slips for investments must Again this year, Vohora will be offering Senior Citizens 65 years or older a 20% discount on be filed with Canada Revenue Agency.

April 30, 2020 – deadline for filing 2019 personal their 2019 personal tax return. tax returns, payments of taxes owing.

We will be open March and April extended hours June 15, 2020 – deadline for filing 2019 for your convenience: Monday to Friday 9 am to individuals with self employed income (payment 5 pm and Saturday 10am to 4 pm. of taxes is due April 30, 2020 for these individuals) NEW FOR 2019 PERSONAL TAXES: • Home Buyers Plan withdrawal increased from $25,000 to $35,000 for withdrawals made after March 19, 2019.

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Mission’s Waterfront Revitalization Initiative Many attempts at developing the Mission Waterfront have been made over the last few decades and we are pleased to be moving this ambitious initiative closer to reality than ever before! Technical studies have been completed and we have established a strategic plan based on the completion of other globally successful waterfront revitalizations. Working collaboratively with landowners and building true partnerships with senior levels of government, various industries, the business community, First Nations and the community, we are excited to share our progress with you!

With nearly 296 acres of land identified in the recently introduced Waterfront Comprehensive Planning Area council report, the waterfront offers exciting opportunities to redefine Mission’s identity. In addition to objectives identified in the Official Community Plan, Council recently refined the vision for the waterfront to ensure it incorporates the following guiding principles for revitalization of this important community asset: For more information, please visit: www.mission.ca/waterfront District of Mission, Economic Development 604-820-3789

OUR ECONOMY Through increased industry, employment and job-training partnerships for a strong local economy.

TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT A new Transit Hub comprised of improved transit, rail and shipping along with the implementation of an Active Transportation Strategy.

HOUSING The opportunity to live on the waterfront. As well, in response to identified diversity and need, coupled with a projected population increase, there will be the creation of sufficient affordable housing.

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3RD TUESDAYS Soroptimist - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St & Gladys Ave, Abbotsford. All you can eat Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Tea/Coffee. Adults $10, Seniors & under 12 years $8, Under 5 free. Pay at the door. Proceeds support Soroptimist Abbotsford-Mission programs 4TH TUESDAYS Days for Girls Sewing and Prep Kits Event, 6:30 – 8:30pm, Vancity Community Room at the Junction. For more info: Jacqueline Fischer 604-8556490 missionbc@daysforgirls.org www. daysforgirls.org TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Osteofit –Level 1, 9am, LLC, 32444

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WEDNESDAYS Breakfast with the Rotary Club of Mission, 7 - 8am, Cedarbooke Chateau, 32331 7th Ave. For more info 604826-1382

Mission Ukulele Circle, 1 - 3:30pm at St. Andrews Place, 7365 Cedar St. For further information: Sandie, garsands@ shaw.ca

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Native Heart Drum Group & Potluck, 5pm, The Natural World Crystals and Gifts, 33130 1st Ave. Everyone welcome.

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(Registration required, ages 9-12), 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Mission Library, 33247 2nd Ave. 604-826-6610 Soroptimist Club Monthly Meeting, 5:30 – 8:30pm, Vancity Community Room, 32555 London Ave. For more info, 604-613-2334 4TH WEDNESDAYS Reiki Share, 7 – 10pm, Shining Spirit Wellness, Cedarbooke Chateau (Fitness Room), 32331 7th Ave. Meditation & Reiki practice night, no experience necessary. www.healbc.com WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS Mission Chair Exercise at Mission Seniors Activity Centre, 9:15 – 10am, 33100 10 Ave, 604-814-2188

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Artist in You (for ages 6-12), 3 – 4:15pm, Gallery 202 Art Collective, #202-33072 1st Ave. For more info, email gallery202artcollective@gmail. com or call 604-287-1346 Fraser Valley Needlearts Guild, 6 – 9pm, Mission Library, 604-826-6610 Trendy’s Sit & Stitch Night, 6:30 8:30pm, Trendy or What Knot Yarns & Gifts, 33118A First Ave. A free to attend, weekly gathering for crafters in all disciplines. Come armed with your project bags and bring your friends! (not limited to knitting! all disciplines are welcome! no teaching!) 604-287-5668

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Taekwondo Academy. www.missiontaekwondo.ca 2ND THURSDAYS Mission Valley Women’s Network Monthly Luncheons, 11:45am 1:30pm, Ricky’s Country Restaurant, 32081 Lougheed Hwy, Meeting Room is at the back. Cost $3 for members, nonmembers and drop-ins. Order off the menu. Guest speakers and networking opportunities. RSVP Kirsten at: vwn. mission@gmail.com 3RD THURSDAYS Abbotsford Better Breathers (sponsored by BC Lung Association), 10am -12pm, Cascade Community Church, 31590 Delair Rd., Abbotsford. Better Breathers is a support group for people

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