Publisher’s Note

Soak up the sun!

When we think about the start of summer, May and June are usually busy with yearend recitals and concerts; playoffs and finals; and graduation ceremonies. With the winding down of our busy schedules, the beginning of summer also marks the opening of outdoor markets; days in the park;festivalsandcelebrations.

The Mission Raceway is abuzz with their season in full swing. May 28th will see the return of the Fraser Valley Drag Boat Association Spring Opener. The Farmers Market, Twilight Treasures Artisan Market and Deroche Farmers Markets all open their season this May. Be sure to support our local artisans, food producers and small businesses at these markets. Mark your calendars as there is a full line up of events coming to the Clarke Theatre and HeritagePark!

Withthenicerweather,getoutsideandget moving. GoByBike Week is May 29-June 4. The ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge is back. Between June 1-30, track your personal physical activity minutes on the ParticipACTION app to helpyourcommunitywin$100,000!

June3-9isBCSeniors’Week.Therewillbe fun activities at Boswyk Senior Centre, the Legion, Cedarbrooke Chateau, Carrington House, and Lifetime Learning Centre to celebrate Mission seniors. Visit www.missionseniorscentre.com for their mostuptodateschedule.

This summer, explore and re-discover all that Mission has to offer. Stroll through the small businesses and stop by local restaurant patios and say hello. Get to know our local business owners, many of whomareourneighbours.

SeeyoualloutandaboutinMission!

by Mission Artists Association, Mission Arts Centre. Opening reception: Sat, May 6, 1- 4pm. Passion – intense longing, compelling desire. Whatever our backgrounds, interests or styles, MAA members share a love of art. For some it’s exquisitely detailed animal portraits; for others, dramatic landscapes or the inventive use of colour and texture. All the artworks testify to our passion for the creative process. 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca

May 3, June 7

Homeschooler's Game Dropin,12:30-3pm, Mission Library. Homeschooling families are invited to drop in to a once-amonth boardgame afternoon. Lots of games to play! 604-8266610

May 4

A Danube Cruise: Hungary to Romania, 11am - 12:30pm, Lifetime Learning Centre Register at 604-820-0220 lifetimelearningcentre.org

Rocky Mountain HighCelebrating the Music of John Denver, 7:30pm, The Clarke Theatre, www.clarketheatre.ca

FAMILYSMART® MAY 7TH

NATIONAL CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH DAY: Dr. Ross Greene- Collaborative and Proactive SolutionsMoving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving, 6-8pm, Live Virtual Event. Free event. Register at: 1-855-887-8004 https://familysmart.ca or monica.thimer@familysmart.ca

May 5

Mission Folk Music Festival & Silverdale Community Centre presents Cinco de Mayo with Mazacote, Doors at 6pm, Music at 7:30pm. Silverdale Hall. www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca

May 5, 6, 7

Summit ET Bracket Drag Race #2 & #3 on The Titanium Strip Friday test and tune 10am-4pm, Mission Raceway.Fri spectators/ $15, kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Sat/Sun 9am6pm $20/person. Tickets at www.showpass.com

May 6, 7, 13, & 14

Fraser Valley Humane Society Annual Green Thumb Plant Sale Fundraiser, 9am - 3pm, 32965 4th Ave. Pre-order hanging baskets now! Only $30. 604-8263290 or junmo99@outlook.com

The Mission Garden Club, BC Annual Plant Sale, 9 - 1pm (or when sold out), St. Joseph’s

Church parking lot,32550 7th Ave. missiongardenclub.plantsale@ gmail.com

Rotary Clubs of Mission Annual Shred-A-Thon by donation, 9am - 1pm, Prospera Credit Union Parking lot. 32423

Lougheed Hwy.

BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival, 9am - 5pm, Clarke Theatre, www.bcucf.ca

May 6 - October 21

Mission City Farmers Market, Every Saturday, 10am – 2pm, south side of Centennial Park, missioncityfarmersmarket.com

May 7

Hike Mission - Devils Lake Loop, 10am, Burma St/Florence Lake Service Rd, 604-820-5350 mission.ca/events

Silverdale Spring Market, 11am to 4pm, silverdalecc@gmail.com

May 8

Youth Forum, 6 - 9pm, 32860 Cherry Ave Let us know what you would like to see in the community for youth, led by youth. Free dinner. Email stefanyt@uwbc.ca for more info

May 9, 23, June 7

Intergenerational Tech Time, 10 - 11am, Lifetime Learning Centre. Pre-register at 604-8200220 lifetimelearningcentre.org

May 9, June 13

Memoir Writing Group, 23:30pm, Mission Library, 604826-6610

Mission Book Club, 6:30 –7:30pm, Mission Library, 604826-6610

May 10

Move for Health Day, Mission Leisure Centre, 604-820-5350 mission.ca/events

May 10, June 14

BeTween the Pages Book Club (Ages 9-12. Registration required), 3:30 -4:30pm, Mission Library. Join a book club to discover new books, enjoy fun activities and make new friends! 604-826-6610

May 11- September 7

Twilight Treasures Artisan Market, Every Thursday, 48pm, Griner Park (Cherry and Cedar), 32835 Janzen Ave. twilighttreasuresartisanmarket.com

May 12, 26, June 9, 23

Mopac Auto Supply Street

Legals. Run your street car on the drag strip! Gates open at 4pm. Racing runs from 5 - 11pm or when the dew sets in, Mission Raceway. Drivers/$50, Spectators/$10, Mission residents/Free with proof of address, Kids 12 and under free with a paid adult. Tickets available on www.showpass.com

May 12

Jesters Theatre Spring Showcase: Singing and Improv featuring students from our improv and singing classes, 6:30pm, 33507 Dewdney Trunk Rd. FREE ADMISSION. ww.jesters.ca

Mother’s Day Paint Party FUNraiser with Donna’s Creative Haven, 6:30pm, 33428 Harbour Ave. Ticket $55, includes all supplies to complete a Hummingbird and Wisteria painting as well as a plate of teatime goodness! Funds raised go to Soroptimist “Live Your Dream” Awards. For more information, 604-864-7520 www.donnascreativehaven.ca or

Fraser Valley Blues Society’s Friday Night Blues Jam Session, Eagles Hall, 33868 Essendene Ave. Abbotsford. More information at www.FVBlues.com

May 13

Bear Mountain Trail Race, 7am, Bear Mountain Park, 10969 Dewdney Trunk Rd, www.headsortrails.ca or kara@headsortrails.ca

Rotary’s Mother’s Day Hanging Basket Sale, 9 - 10:30am, Dr. H.G. Humes Park, 7442 Hurd St. $30 each. Pre-order by May 7. Order at lloydrash@hotmail.com

Deroche Farmers Market: Mother’s Day Market, 10am2pm, FVRD Community Centre,10220 N.Deroche Rd. www. Derochefarmersmarket.ca

Plant Swap,1-3pm, Mission Library. Bring your own plant cuttings or plant babies to swap with other plant parents! We will be outside on the plaza with lots of room to trade and learn. Plant expert Harlan Havig will be on hand to answer your questions. 604-826-6610

Mother’s Day Hanging Basket Fundraiser, 10am - 2pm, Mission Horse Club, to pre-order by May 9th or for more info, www.missionhorseclub.org

Tunerbash! at the SpeedFanatics Motorsport Circuit. Featuring Touge Battles, Drifting, and a car show! 511pm, Mission Raceway. Tickets available on www.showpass.com

Joy Vox Community Choir Festival of the Voice, featuring Voce Destino & Brennan Sinclair, Doors open at 6:30pm, Show at

7pm, Calvin Presbyterian Church, 33911 Hazelwood Ave, Abbotsford. Tickets $25 - Can be purchased at www.joyvox.ca or at the door

Mission Coffee House presents “Sarah Osborne Music”, 7pm, Clarke. Prentis Ave. Information at 778-8785903, Facebook.com, or missionconcertseries@gmail.com

May 13 & 14

BC Historic Motor Races sponsored by Titanium Ford. Racing runs from 9am-4pm both days, Mission Raceway. Spectators/$20 each day or Carload (4 adults)/$30. Mother's GET IN FREE for Mother's Day! More ticket deals are available for this event www.eventbrite.ca

May 13 & 14

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour, 10am - 4pm, Various locations in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows (interactive map on website) www.artstudiotour.ca

May 14

Bear Mountain Bike Race, 7am, Bear Mountain Park, 10969 Dewdney Trunk Rd, www.headsortrails.ca kara@headsortrails.ca

Games Show, Mission Horse Club, for more information, www.missionhorseclub.org or missionhorseclub@outlook.com

May 14

Run for Mom, 9 - 10:30am, Chilliwack Vedder River. www.fvhcf.ca/runformom

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea and Show, 11am -3pm, Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills. Kilby.ca / 604796-9576 / info@kilby.ca

May 15

Free parent and Tot workout, 6:15 - 7pm, 32860 Cherry Ave Ages 2.5 - 6. Bring a mat. Register at https://cedarvalleyrec.eventbrite.ca

May 17

BCDA Open Drift Night. Gates open at 4pm. Drifting runs from 5 - 9pm, Mission Raceway. Spectators/$15, Kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Please pay at the gate.

Sound Journey with Cheryl Redfern,7 - 9pm, 33130 1st Ave. To register call 604-302-7550 www.thenaturalworldcrystals.ca

May 12: Mothers Day Paint Party FUNraiser (Hummingbird and Wisteria)

June 16: Fathers Day Paint Party FUNraiser (Father’s Day on the Water)

6:30pm at 33428 Harbour Ave. Tickets $55, includes all paint supplies and a plate of tea time goodies. Tickets can be purchased by etransfer to ddartmission@yahoo.com (include your name, contact info & date you are paying for). All funds raised go to Soroptimist 'Live Your Dream' Awards.

Farmers Market

Opening Day is May 6th

The Mission City Farmers Market is excited to announce the beginning of their first full outdoor season at Centennial Park - south side - in the heart of Mission.

Come down on May 6th for their Grand Opening Day. After that, they will be there every Saturday between May to October from 10am to 2pm. They strive to bring Mission an assortment of fresh produce, vegetables, baking, and other specialty foods from local vendors in Mission and the Fraser Valley.

The Mission City Farmers Market launched in 1996, and continues to work to produce regular access high-quality, locally produced food, horticulture products and arts and crafts. They strive to develop, educate and encourage the community, to come together and share in the experience of the market.

This season will see kid’s activities, a face painter, and special events. L.I.N.C., a community partner for the BC

Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program will be at the market again this year together with Emma’s Acres as a vendor. For more information and vendor updates, visit missioncityfarmersmarket.ca

Saturday mornings are for seasonal local produce, farm fresh eggs, bread, honey, preserves, baking, plants, seeds, natural skin care products, and many other handcrafted items.

May 17, June 21

Puzzle Cubes, 3 - 4pm, Mission Library. All ages and skill levels are welcome and cubes will be provided. 604-826-6610

May 18

Healing beyond stuckness

Do you feel stuck in your life and not sure what’s next or how to get there? Wouldn’t it be great to leave stuckness behind and move towards your goals and dreams?

Come explore how to move beyond feeling stuck. This experiential workshop is designed to re/connect you with who you are and what you want now.

Visit healingbeyond.ca/work shops for info and registration details.

May 19, 20, 21

Summit ET Bracket Drag Race #4 & #5 on The Titanium Strip Friday test and tune 10am - 4pm, Mission Raceway. Friday Spectators/$15, kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Saturday/Sunday 9am - 6pm $20/person. Tickets available on www.showpass.com

May 19 - 27

Gallery 7 Theatre presents JEEVES INTERVENES by Margaret Raether based on the characters by P.G. Wodehouse, May 19 & 20, 24 – 27@ 7:30pm, Matinees: May 20 & 27 @ 2pm, Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. 604-504-5940 www.gallery7theatre.com

May 20, June 17

Repair Cafe, 10:30am - 1:30pm, Mission Library, 604-826-6610

May 20

Crystal Grid Class, 1 - 3pm, 33130 1st Ave. To register call 604-302-7550. More information, www.thenaturalworldcrystals.ca

May 23 – June 10

YOUNG VOICES 2023 – “MY ENVIRONMENT”, an art exhibition by the youth of Mission, Mission Arts Centre.

Opening reception: Saturday, May 27, 1 – 4pm. Awards will be presented during the opening reception. (This exhibition was rescheduled from an earlier date). The theme of this year’s Young Voices exhibition is “My Environment”. Come and see how the artistic youth of Mission are inspired by the world around them. For more information, 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca

May 25

Silverdale Creek Wetlands Tour,10:30am - 12pm, Lifetime Learning Centre Pre-register by May 23, 604-820-0220 or lifetimelearningcentre.org

Mission Creative Conversation

6:30-9:30pm, Clarke Theatre, mission.ca/events or culture@mission.ca

May 26

THE ROCKET MAN (A Tribute to Elton John) with Special Guests, THE PIANO MAN (A Tribute to Billy Joel), 7:30pm, Clarke Theatre. More info at www.iLoveEltonJohn.com

May 27

Soroptimist AbbotsfordMission Monthly Meeting, 10am – 12pm, 33860 Pine St, Abbotsford. See you there! Please RSVP 604-613-2334

Family Storytime, 11 - 11:30am, Mission Library, 604-826-6610

Soapstone Carving Class, 23:30pm, 33130 1st Ave. To register call 604-302-7550. www.thenaturalworldcrystals.ca

Prelude to a Kiss - The Music of Ella Fitzgerald, 7:30pm, Clarke Theatre, 250-634-0804

May 27- 28

SCCBC CACC Race #2 on the Speed-Fanatics Circuit, 9am4pm both days (rain or shine), Speed-Fanatics Motorsports Circuit at Mission Raceway. Spectators/$10 or a Carload/$25. Pay at the gate. www.sccbc.net

May 27 – June 2

Fraser Valley Watermedia Society Spring Art Show , Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. Show

Opening: May 27, 10am, Artists’ Reception: 1 - 4pm, 604-8597814

May 27, June 24

Care2Carve Soapstone class, 2 - 3:30pm, Natural World Crystals and Gifts, 33130 1 Ave. Register at 604-302-7550 or naturalworldcrystals@gmail.com

May 28

English Performance Show, Mission Horse Club, www.missionhorseclub.org

The drag boats are back! Fraser Valley Drag Boat Association Spring Opener. Racing starts at 9am, Mission Raceway. Please pay at the gate Cascadia’s 10th Anniversary Concert, 3pm, Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, Abbotsford. www.cascadiawindensemble.org

May 29

Free financial literacy program for youth, 6pm - 9pm. Contact stefanyt@uwbc.ca for details 32860 Cherry Ave.

May 29 – June 4

GoByBike Week. Create a team and challenge your friends – local prizes available. FREE coffee and doughnut at Amazi when you ride your bike. FREE ice cream at Blackberry Kitchen Cantina at Fraser River Heritage Park. Register at GoByBikebc.ca

May 31

Mission District Historical

Society Annual General Meeting, 7-8pm, Mission Community Archives, 33215 Second Ave. For further Information, call 604-820-2621

June 1

AMERICAN ROCK

LEGENDS featuring: Night Moves - The Ultimate Tribute to Bob Seger and CenterfieldThe Essential Tribute to CCR and John Fogerty, 7:30pm, Clarke Theatre, ticketmaster.ca

June 1, 7, 13, 19, 21

FAMILYSMART® "IN THE KNOW": Substance Use:

Relationship Over Responsibility, Varying times, Online, Register: -855-8878004 | https://familysmart.ca monica.thimer@familysmart.ca

June 1 – 30

ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge. Get Off the Couch. Record Your Minutes. Win A Prize. Help Mission Win $100K. missionsportscouncil.com/PCC/

June 2

Downtown Mission’s 2nd Annual Sip & Stroll Art Walk, 4 – 8pm, Tickets $30, Designated Driver $20. Tickets at Eventbrite.ca

June 2, 3, 4

Summit ET Bracket Drag Race #6 & #7 Featuring the CMDRA Motorcycles on The Titanium Strip, Mission Raceway. Friday test and tune 10am-4pm. Friday Spectators/$15, kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Saturday/Sunday 9am-6pm $20/person.Tickets www.showpass.com

June 3

Health & Wellness Fair –Seniors, 10am - 2pm, Boswyk Centre, tbentley@mission.ca or lfusco@mission.ca

Springisintheair!Let’sSMUDGEandgetridofsomeunwantedenergy!