Summer Series: Free concerts at the Willoughby Community Park amphitheatre are Thursdays starting at 7 p.m. Free parking at 91原创 Events Centre. Dress for weather. Shows go rain or shine. Aug. 31. 91原创 Ukulele Ensemble.
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Registration opens: Township marks its 150th anniversary Aug. 25 to 27, with free cultural and recreation activities.
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Bottle Drive: Township of 91原创 Firefighters Charitable Society accepting bottles and cans 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Royal Canadian Legion Aldergrove Branch, 26607 Fraser Hwy. Recyclables also accepted at anytime at the Aldergrove Return-It Express, 27482 Fraser Hwy., under account 604-880-5603.
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Happy Birthday, 91原创: B.C. Farm Museum, 9131 King St., hosting celebration of 91原创鈥檚 150th birthday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. Admission by donation. Photo opps on the antique and vintage equipment, hands-on activities such as woodworking and rope making. Goody bags for the kids and a scavenger hunt with prizes on offer. Info: bcfma.com.
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Adoptathon: CARES cat shelter adoptathon to find homes for its cats and kittens is Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 91原创 PetSmart. Info: caresshelter.com.
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Nikomekl flood plain clean-up: Join the 91原创 Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) for a work bee from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, to clean the trails along the flood plain in 91原创 City. LEPS provides grabber tools, bags and gloves. RSVP: habitat@leps.bc.ca.
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Fork and Finger: Downtown 91原创 Business Association food festival allows people to buy $5 or $10 sampler plates from at least 20 eateries between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. McBurney Plaza is the site for cooking demonstrations and passport pickup. Get at least three stamps on the passport and enter draws. Live entertainment from noon to 2 p.m.
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Alder Groove and Grub Festival: Event for 19 and older is 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Aldergrove Plaza, and benefits the Aldergrove Food Bank and Starfish Backpack program. Enjoy live entertainment, including a Tina Turner tribute show, a dance floor, a beer garden, and food trucks. Bring a lawn chair and blanket for comfort.
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Little Lemonade Legends: Aldergrove Business Association hosting a children鈥檚 lemonade tasting contest 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Aldergrove Plaza. $75 in prize money available in contest for kids up to age 16. Register in advance at littlelemonadelegends@gmail.com or 604-833-5634.
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Park restoration: Lower Mainland Green Team invites the public to take part in a work bee 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 27, at Meadow Ridge Park, Willoughby Way and 200th Street, for the removal of blackberries. No experience necessary. Gloves, tools, instructions, and snacks provided. Goes rain or shine. All ages welcome. Sign up in advance via meetup.com (search for Lower Mainland Green Team) or email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca.
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Fort 91原创 Car Show: First annual show supports the 91原创 Food Bank. Registration is by donation for the show that runs noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Orchard by the Fort 91原创 National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave. Food trucks, awards, and more.
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Overdose Awareness Day: Public invited to Douglas Park Spirit Square, 20550 Douglas Cres., to learn about overdose prevention on Aug. 31. 91原创 Overdose Response Community Action Team offers up a community barbecue and resource fair starting at 5 p.m., a welcome and awareness walk at 6 p.m., speakers stories, dance, drumming, live music, and more starting at 7 p.m., and a memorial and candlelight vigil at 8 p.m.
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Summer Carnival: St. George鈥檚 Coptic Church invites public to a day of fun Saturday, Sept. 2, at 8870 Glover Rd. (Fort 91原创 Community Church). From 1 to 6 p.m., there an Egyptian bazaar, pinatas, a monster foam party, a garage sale, and Mediterranean food.
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Repair Cafe: Volunteers with various skills needed for 91原创 Environmental Partners Society repair cafes, including bike repair, electronics, sewing/clothing, household goods, appliances, toys, and more. Repair Cafe is Sept. 9 at the LEPS office, 4839 221st St. Includes shredding by donation and a barbecue. To volunteer, contact Sarah, 604-546-0339 or projects@leps.bc.ca.
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91原创 Pos-Abilities 50/50: Deadline to buy is noon on Sept. 17. Draw is Sept. 19. Open to 19 and older. Tickets: $20 apiece, three for $50 or eight for $100. Highest possible jackpot is $125,000. Info: langleypos-abilities.rafflenexus.com.
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Timms Texas Hold 鈥楨m Poker Club: Afternoon games played Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Timms Community Centre. Free with City rec pass ($25 annually). Drop-in format. Info: city.langley.bc.ca.
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Seniors Gardening Club: 91原创 91原创 Environmental Partners Society invites seniors to take part. Drop-in format Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the 91原创 Learning Farm, Derek Doubleday Arboretum. Info: Amanda, agriculture@leps.bc.ca.
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Monday Morning Talk Show: 91原创 Seniors Resource Society Centre 10 a.m. speaker series is free and open to the public at 20605 51B Ave. Info: 604-530-3020. Aug. 28: new mission, vision, mandate and value statements for the seniors centre.
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Old-time dance: Dance or just enjoy the music and company at the OAP Heritage Hall, 3015 273rd St. Coffee, tea and snacks includes in $8 admission. Info: Angie, 778-836-0270, or Mary, 604-534-4802.
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Swing Dance Social: Monthly dances hosted by Swing Shift, a non-profit dance group, are offered at the Murrayville Hall. First lesson free for beginners (7:30 to 8:30 p.m.). No partner necessary. Tickets: $10 in advance through eventbrite or $15 at the door. Info: Rock Step Swing Dance on Facebook, or rockstepswing@gmail.com.
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Hope after Stroke: Support group for those who have returned home after a stroke meets Fridays 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Info: Marilyn, 604-882-4672 or hopeafterstroke.ca.
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Singles Social Walking Club: Singles 55 and older meet for walks 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, brunches, and other get-togethers in Delta, Surrey, White Rock, 91原创 and surrounding area. Info: Marianne, 604-790-5206 or marianne.emmerton@gmail.com.
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Gamblers Anonymous: Non-profit can help adults with problem gambling. Call 1-855-222-5542.
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Gamblers Anonymous family groups: Gam-Anon helps people impacted by someone else鈥檚 gambling. Welcome whether gambler seeks help or not. Info: vancouvergamanon@shaw.ca or 604-626-9418.
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Catch the Sun: Kids can make a suncatcher at the Murrayville library branch in a craft session from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. Follows a 20-minute storytime. Register in advance. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Rocket into the Future: Compete to build LEGO rockets in this free session 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, at the Muriel Arnason branch. Drop-in format. All ages welcome.
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Make programmable robots: For ages seven to 12 at the Muriel Arnason branch from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24. Build LEGO robot and use drag and drop programming to control it. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Collectors Club: Described as 鈥渁dult show and tell鈥� the club is for collectors of things old and new. Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Murrayville Library. Free. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca.
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Babytime: Fraser Valley Regional Library 30-minute sessions for babies and caregivers are 10 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Dean Drysdale branch and Murrayville branch. Thursdays at the Aldergrove branch at 10:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. at Murrayville. Friday sessions are at 9:230 at Muriel Arnason branch, and 10 a.m. at Brookswood. Limited space. Register in advance through the website. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca.
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Storytime: Fraser Valley Regional Library 30-minute sessions for children and caregivers. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Fort 91原创 and Muriel Arnason branches. Wednesdays: Aldergrove and Murrayvill at 10:30 a.m., and Brookswood is 11 a.m. Thursdays: 10 a.m. at Dean Drysdale branch, and 10:30 a.m. at Murrayville and City branches. Limited space. Register in advance through the website. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca.
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Pajama Storytime: Children and caregivers can visit the Aldergrove Library Thursdays at 6 p.m. for a 30-minute session of stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids can wear PJs and bring a stuffie. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca.
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Builders鈥� Club: Monday sessions are at 3 p.m. in Murrayville, and 3:30 p.m. at the Muriel Arnason. Tuesday sessions are at the Aldergrove branch at 3:30 p.m. Drop-in fun for all ages. Library provides the LEGO, Keva planks and Magformers. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca.
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Knit and crochet: Fraser Valley Regional Library groups open to all skill levels. Tuesday session is 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Murrayville branch. Fort 91原创 branch has a 1 to 3 p.m. session Wednesdays. Thursdays: Fort 91原创 is 10 a.m. to noon and Aldergrove is 1 to 3 p.m. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Tech help for seniors: Aldergrove library, 26770 29th Ave., has one-on-one help for seniors. Bring the device (cellphone, tables, ereaders, laptops) and receive up to 60 minutes free help. Register in advance at 604-856-6415, in person, or at www.fvrl.bc.ca
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Teen Night: Stop by the Aldergrove Library from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays for board games, puzzle cubes, LEGO, Keva planks, colouring and more. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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LEGO and KEVA Club: Aldergrove Library provides the playing pieces for anyone who wants to stop by Tuesdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Morning Coffee Club: Adults can head to the Murrayville Library Wednesdays from 9 to 11:45 p.m. to relax by the fireplace, and enjoy coffee and conversation. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca.
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Hub meeting: 91原创 Seniors in Action monthly meetings allows local seniors to gather virtually, collaborate and network. Open to seniors and those in the senior-serving organizations and businesses. Meetings are third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon Info: langleyseniorsinaction.ca/hub/meetings.
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Hominum Fraser Valley: Informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meets on the last Monday of every month. Information: Art, 604-477-9553 or aapearson@shaw.ca.
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Community Engagement: 91原创 Community Services Society program for senior immigrants who are permanent residents. Meet people from around the world, learn about topics such as Canadian culture, financial literacy, recipes, gardening and more. Free. In person at LCSS office, 5330 207th St. or online. Info and registration: Yoona Ahn, 604-534-7921 ext. 1204 or yahn@lcss.ca.
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Volunteers needed: Critter Care Wildlife Society looking for volunteers for various duties (animal capture, transport, painters, builders, gardeners, landscapers, general maintenance and labour. Info: Michelle Binnet, crittercare9@shaw.ca.
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91原创 Newcomers and Friends: Women鈥檚 group meets on the first Tuesday of each month for outings and activities, including movie nights, brunch, lunch, socials, walks, and more. Info: langleynewcomers.webs.com.
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Meditation: Free session Thursdays 7 to 8 p.m. at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum Rotary Interpretive Centre, 21177 Fraser Hwy. Folding chairs available on site or bring one. Hosted by Melissa Kramer, Low Entropy Foundation. Open to all skill levels and those wanting to learn more. Info: www.lowentropy.org/events.
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Heartfulness meditation class: Free. Learn guided relaxation and meditation techniques. Info: Judith, 604-533-1172 or divinetraveller@gmail.com.
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Queen Mum鈥檚 Jewels: Women鈥檚 group meets at various venues for socializing and activities, such as luncheons, brunch, movies, live theatre, games, bus tours, fashion shows, and more. Info: bgfleming@shaw.ca.
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Prostate Cancer Support Group: Group meets monthly in the Arbor Room at Valley View Memorial Garden, 14644 72nd Ave. Open to any interested in prostate cancer. Info: 604-594-5257.
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Myles of Smiles Open Mic: Thursday gatherings at Veggie Bob鈥檚 Kitchen Cafe in Fort 91原创 are 6 to 9 p.m. Info: creative-compass.com.
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CARES: Local no-kill cat shelter needs people to foster kittens. Info: mjhaney@shaw.ca.
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Aldergrove Art Club: Everyone welcome Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Heritage OAP hall, 3015 273rd St. to practise, socialize and help each other. Info: Faith, 604-530-2900, or Joan, 604-856-9792.
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TOPS open house: Take Off Pounds Sensibly invites public to learn about the support group at 10:30 a.m. Group meets Tuesdays at St. Andrew鈥檚 Anglican Church, 20955 Old Yale Rd. Info: Marnie, 604-539-8602.
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91原创 Community Farmers Market: Runs Wednesdays until Sept. 20 at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum, 21559 Fraser Hwy. Stop by between 3 and 7 p.m. Info: lcfm.ca.
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Fort 91原创 Village Farmers Market: Goes until Dec. 2, each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9025 Glover Rd. Info: fortlangleyvillagefarmersmarket.org.
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Fort 91原创 Night Market: Fridays from 5 to 10 p.m. until Aug. 25, there鈥檚 local vendors, food trucks, adult drinks, and live music. Info: fortlangleyproject.org.
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