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Grad reunion: 91原创 Secondary School class of 1974 will gather June 8, 2024, for the 50th year reunion. Former students or those who know 1974 grads can find out more by contacting tom_sharron@shaw.ca.
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Upcycle Challenge: 91原创 City invites people to enter projects in Earth Day contest to reuse items instead of throwing them in the trash. Enter finished projects for judging in different age categories at April 20 community event in Douglas Park. Info: info@langleycity.ca.
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Seedy Saturday: 91原创 Environmental Partners Society event is Saturday, March 23, at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum, 21200-block of Fraser Highway. Enjoy a nature walk and talk with 91原创 Field Naturalists from 11 a.m. to noon about gardening practices, All Things Dahlias from noon to 1 p.m., Crazy for Rhodos workshop 1 to 2 p.m., a seed swap 11 a.m. to noon, vendors, and more. Info: LEPS Facebook.
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CARES adopt-athon: Cat shelter has cats and kittens needing forever homes at the pet adoption centre in the PetSmart 91原创 store. Stop by 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. CARES available to help with adoptions, answer questions and accept donations for the no-kill shelter based in Milner.
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Demo Day: Young Innovators Robotics Lab hosts free event for ages eight to 17 from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 23, at the Timms Community Centre. Learn about AI, coding, 3D printing, and robotics. Sign up in advance at eventbrite.ca or allEventsIn.
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Blooms and Bunnies: Easter display and photos with the Easter bunny at Willowbrook Shopping Centre runs until Saturday, March 30. March 23 has a bunny yoga session with animals from Vancouver Rabbit Rescue and Advocacy. March 30 has an Easter Bonny hunt with goodies and prizes. Info: shopwillowbrook.com.
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Enchanted Forest: Metro Vancouver program for all ages (geared to ages two to 10) is on Thursday, March 28 at Aldergrove Regional Park nature discovery area. Drop-in format. Free. People encouraged to wear woodland-type costumes. Info: metrovancouver.org.
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Easter at Loft Country: Local camp at 2640 248th St. has pony rides, an egg hunt, a petting zoo, a fun zone, horse-drawn rides, a giant rocking horse, and more between March 29 and April 1. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance tickets: $15 for adults, $13.50 for seniors. $17.50 for children two and older, and $65 for a family. Add $2 for tickets purchased on site. Info: loftcountry.org.
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Celebration of Culture: 91原创 Arts Council invites community for free events Saturdays in March at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, 26770 29th Ave. Register in advance at www.langleyarts.ca/events/celebration-of-culture-2024. March 23: Grupoamerica Latin dance performance at 11 a.m., and Mehandi workshop (henna art) 12:30 to 2:30. March 30: 91原创 Ukulele Ensemble performs 11 a.m. to noon and Mehandi workshop (henna art) 12:30 to 2:30.
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Very Very Improv: March 30 show starts at 8 p.m. at Bez Arts Hub. Evening features improv troupe and at 10 p.m., the Community Stage, where those learning improv take to the stage. Info: bezartshub.com. Troupe performs on the last Saturday of each month.
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Dragon boat youth program: Open to kids in Grades 8 to 12. No experience required. Fort 91原创 Canoe Club program runs Tuesdays and Fridays until June 22. Sessions are 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. at Bedford Channel. $100 (GST included) fee includes paddles, safety equipment, coaching plus three regattas (May 4, June 1 and June 22 at False Creek. Info: fort langleycanoeclub.ca.
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My Heritage: 91原创 Arts Council display of works by more than 25 artists will be up for March in the main hall at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, 26770 29th Ave., as a part of the Celebration of Culture. Info: langleyarts.ca.
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Bez open mic: Thursdays until June 20 features various musicians in an open mic format between 7:30 and 10 p.m. with host Russ Rosen. Admission by donation (suggested $15). Info: bezartshub.com.
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Music and Friends - A Celidh Celebration: All ages live music event is at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 273rd St., from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. $10 for those 14 and older. Tickets at the door. Tea, coffee and treats available as well as 50/50 draw.
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Bertrand Creek Enhancement Society: Monthly Zoom meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Info: stewardship@leps.bc.ca.
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Valley Bluegrass Music Society: Public invited to Friday bluegrass performances in St. Andrew鈥檚 Church, 9025 Glover Rd. $7 for members and $10 for non-members (cash only). Weekly jams happen September through June. Info: valleybluegrassmusic@gmail.com.
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Aldergrove Swing Club: Open to all levels. No partner required. Friday dances are at the OAP Heritage Hall, 3015 273rd St. Next dance is Feb. 16 (Valentine鈥檚 theme). Free lesson at 7:30 p.m. with general dancing at 8:15. $10 admission. Charleston lessons available in March. Info: mrthejackel@gmail.com or aldergrooveswing.com.
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Valley Promenaders: No experience necessary for modern square dance sessions. Club meets Thursdays from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove Heritage Hall, 3015 273rd St. Info and reservations: wkrueger@shaw.ca or 778-878-4244.
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91原创 Camera Club: Group meets regularly at the 91原创 Lions Society West 91原创 Hall at 9400 208th St. Info: contact@langleycameraclub.ca.
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Steersperson wanted: FORTified, a mixed 55-plus dragonboat team paddling in Fort 91原创, is looking for a steersperson. Practices are at 10 a.m. on Sundays for the months of November and January through March. Spring and summer practices are at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April through September. Info: Terry, 604-340-9108.
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Aldergrove drop-in coffee group: 91原创 Hospice Society adult bereavement support group meets at the Aldergrove Community Station House, 2900 272nd St. on the first and third Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To join, book an appointment with the bereavement outreach and peer support worker, 604-530-1115.
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Walnut Grove drop-in coffee club: 91原创 Hospice Society adult bereavement support group meets at the Second Story Treasures thrift shop, 8948 202nd St., every other Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. To join, book an appointment with the bereavement outreach and peer support worker, 604-530-1115.
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Walkers and manual wheelchairs: 91原创 Pos-Abilities Society needs donations to help make life more accessible to people. Charity has a waitlist of people in need. Info: 604-961-0117.
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Learning Farm Garden Club: LEPS garden club meets at the Learning Farm at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn new gardening skills. Info: agriculture@leps.bc.ca.
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91原创 Meals on Wheels: volunteers needed two to three hours per week. Roles include meal delivery, cafe support workers, and kitchen help. Training and support provided. Info: lmow.ca, info@lmow.ca, or 604-533-1679.
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91原创 Community Chorus: Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the United Churches of 91原创 (Murrayville). Group is looking for more tenors. Info: membership secretary, lccmembershipsec@gmail.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 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.
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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 included in $10 admission. $20 annual membership. New time: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Info: Angie, 778-836-0270, or Mary, 604-534-4802. Next dance: March 23: Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers. March 30: no dance 鈥� Easter weekend.
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Swing Dance Social: Monthly dances hosted by Swing Shift, a non-profit dance group, are offered at the Murrayville Hall on the first Friday of the month. 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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Aldergrove Legion: Branch 265 supports Rolling Barrage, a national effort to help veterans and first responders with PTSD. Legion does a 50/50 on the first Saturday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Branch also fundraises with meat draws Saturdays 2 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m.
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Men鈥檚 Shed: 91原创 has a chapter of the international group that allows men to get together and socialize, work on projects, or help the community by using their skills. Meetings are at 10:30 a.m. Mondays at the Ricky鈥檚 restaurant, 5978 Glover Rd. Info: info@MensShed91原创.ca or MensShed91原创.ca.
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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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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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Yoga in the Stacks: Drop-in format for yoga during March at the Muriel Arnason Library, 20338 65th Ave. Suitable for all ages. Free. No advance registration. Find yoga pose pictures throughout the library and try them out.
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Crafts with air-dry clay: Kids ages six and older can get creative at a craft session from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 22, at the Aldergrove library, 26770 29th Ave. Sign up in advance. All supplies provided. Children must be supervised by an adult. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Playtime: Kids ages four to 10 can do Playdough crafts 3 to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 22, at the Muriel Arnason library, 20338 65th Ave. Register in advance. Supplies provided. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Puzzle cube competition: From 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday, March 25, particpants five and older can compete to solve 3D puzzles. Supplies provided. Sign up in advance at fvrl.bc.ca.
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Friendship bracelet making: Suitable for those seven and older, the craft session runs 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at the Murrayville library, 22071 48th Ave. Sign up in advance. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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LEGO robot building: Session for those seven to 12 runs 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at the Muriel Arnason library. Advance registration required. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Garden planting party: Sign up in advance for the session 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, at the Murrayville library. After 20 minute storytime, decorate plant pots and plant seeds. Supplies provided. Sign up in advance. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Slime time: STEAM session is 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Muriel Arnason library. Ages six to 12 can learn about non-Newtonian fluids and slime. Supplies provided. Register in advance. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Stem Club: Aldergrove library club for ages eight to 12 meets on Thursday, March 28, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Learn science, technology, engineering, and math through play. Register in advance. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Book Club: Adults invited to club at Muriel Arnason library. The next meeting is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. Sign up in advance. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons: March 23 session at Aldergrove library is for ages 12 to 14 and takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Register in advance. Free. Snacks. No experience necessary. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Monday afternoon book club: From 2 to 3 p.m., the club for adults meets at the Aldergrove library. New members welcome. Book provides. Next session is Monday, March 25. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Hooked on Reading: Murrayville library鈥檚 book club for adults will meet 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 25. Books provided and new members welcome. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Tween and teen Frankenstuffies: Aldergrove library has a unique workshop for ages 10 ot 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26. Supplies provided. Stuffed animals revamped. No registration required. 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 on Tuesdays at the Dean Drysdale branch (10:30 a.m.) and Murrayville branch (10 a.m.). Thursdays at the Aldergrove branch at 10:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. at Murrayville. Friday sessions are at 9:30 at Muriel Arnason branch, and 10:30 a.m. at Brookswood. Limited space. Register in advance through the website. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca.
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Storytime: Prepares children to learn to read. Children and caregivers enjoy interactive songs, stories, rhymes, and more. Tuesday 10 a.m. at the Muriel Arnason branch. Wednesday sessions are at Aldergrove (10:30 a.m.), Murrayville (10:30 a.m.) and Brookswood (11 a.m.). Thursday 10 a.m. at the Dean Drysdale branch. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Pyjama 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. Next session is March 21.
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叠耻颈濒诲别谤蝉鈥� Club: Monday sessions are 3:30 p.m. at the Muriel Arnason branch. 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 Fridays 1 to 3 p.m. 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 a.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. Next meeting is March 20 at 91原创 Community Services Society, unit 100 6470 201st St.
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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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Open mic: Artful Dodger Pub, 2364 200th St., has open mic night Sundays starting at 5 p.m. All ages until 9 p.m.
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