Community Links...
A listing of local community groups and events.
Reach your community and publicize non-profit, community, or club activities here and on the Internet, at www.langleyadvance.com which includes the link Submit an Event. Or email news@langleyadvance.com, fax to 604-534-3383, or mail to: Langley Advance, #112 6375 202nd St., Langley, B.C. V2Y 1N1. Must be received at least 10 days prior to the date at which you wish the information to appear in print. Run on a space-available basis at the discretion of the editor.
Fundraising
Big Brothers Big Sisters Movie Night
Watch the animated movie Up outdoors at the new Willoughby Community Park Aug. 21. Bring a blanket. Showtime is at dusk. Admission is a donation which will got to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley.
Clubs/meetings
Dutch conversation group
The Langley Dutch Conversation Coffee Club meets at 2pm in the Willowbrook Mall food court. Info: Laura at 604-532-8960, Edie at ediebijdemast@telus.net or www.dutchnetwork.ca.
Dragon boating in Fort Langley
Paddlers, steersperson, drummers sought for a new team or program starting in April. No experienced required. Everyone welcome. Info: 604-513-8713.
Hearts in Motion Walking Club
The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Hearts in Motion Walking Club meets at Willowbrook Shopping Centre Mondays through Saturdays, 7:30-9:30am. The annual fee is $10. Info: Sylvia Bedwell, 604-533-3477.
Langley Kinsmen
1st & 3rd Wed./mo., at Kins-men Hall, 20178 72nd Ave. New members welcome. Info: 604-530-6550.
Langley Kiwanis Club 100
6pm on 2nd & 4th Tues./mo. at Andreas Restaurant, 20227 56th Ave. Info: Don Wiens, 604-533-2424.
Langley Lions Club
Meets on the first and third Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the abc Country Restaurant on Glover Road. Info: Betty, 604-514-8958.
Langley Legion Ladies
The auxiliary hosts suppers, $6 plus $1 for dessert, 5-6:30pm on Mondays (different entree weekly) at legion, 20702 Eastleigh Cres. Free meat draw.
Langley Newcomers and Friends
The non-profit, community-minded organization for women of all ages meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm in the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Langley campus, room 1305. Info: Diane 604-513-4367, Kathleen 604-575-2715 or langleynewcomers@hotmail.com.
Langley Quilters’ Guild
The Langley Quilter’s Guild meets the fourth Wednesday, monthly (except December), at the George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42nd Ave. Day meeting is noon to 3pm. The evening meeting is from 7-10pm. Info: Rita, 604-534-7587 (day meeting) or Eileen 604-530-5995 (night meeting), or go to www.langleyquiltersguild.com.
Moving Moms Walking Club
Meet outside Walnut Grove Community Centre main entrance every Mon., 10:45am. Bring strollers and connect with other mothers while getting some exercise, fun, and fresh air. Children, any age in strollers, are welcome. Walk time: one hour. Free.
Ram’s Head Writers’ Group
New members are welcome. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays for readings, critiques, discussions. Info: Lisa, 604-534-6536.
Rotary Club of Langley
The club meets for dinner and a speaker every Thursday at 6:15pm in the Coast Hotel and Convention Centre. Visitors and prospective members welcome to attend. Info: Garth 604-635-4410 or www.langleyrotary.org.
Soroptimists
Soroptimists International of the Langleys meets 5:30pm on 1st Tues./mo. at Andreas Restaurant. Guests welcome. Info: Penny, 604-532-8743; or visit www.wcsoroptimist.org.
Toastmasters
Develop public speaking skills and confidence in an entertaining and fun environment.
• Cloverdale: Mon., 7:30pm, Zion Lutheran Church, 5950 179 St. Info: Allan, 604-534-6223.• Langley morning: New club meets 7am at Langley Township Civic Facility, fourth floor. Info: Shael, 604-594-5648 or Lois, 604-881-4919.
• Township: Noon-1pm Tues. at Township Civic Facility, 4th floor, Yorkson Room. Info: Tanis, 604-532-8064.
• Surrey/Langley: Wed., 7:30pm, Clayton Heights School. Info: Jeff, 604-802-5929.
• Walnut Grove: Thurs., 7:30pm, Dorothy Peacock Elementary, 20292-91A Ave. Info: Nancy, 604-888-4116.
• Langley City: the Langley City Hall CKF meeting room. Info: John, 604-530-2075 or Lois, 604-881-4919
Valley Active Singles Social Club
Meets every other Monday for friendship and to plan group activities. Open to single men and women over 45. Info: Kathryn, 604-514-9778; visit www.ValleyActiveSingles.com.
You’ve Gotta Have Friends
Drop-ins, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8:30pm. Plus Friendship Friday, 1st Fri./mo., 10 a.m. to noon. Learn about friendship opportunities, 20510 Fraser Hwy. The Conversation Caf? is the last Monday of each month at Choo Choo’s Restaurant. Info: 604-533-6546.
Hominum for Men, Fraser Valley Chapter, is an informal support group for gay or questioning men. Info: George, 604-374-0940.
Lotus for Women meets on the first Tues. of the month at 7pm. An informal support group for lesbian and questioning women. Info: 604-530-8779.
Reunions
Seniors
Aldergrove Vets & Seniors Society
27274 Fraser Hwy. – offers pool tables, darts, trips, dances, meals, etc. Info: 604-856-3271.
Brookswood Seniors
Bridge/pool/crib, etc. Tues. & Thurs. 10am-3pm; chess on Mon., 7-9pm, bingo/whist Fri. eves. At 19899 36th Ave. New members welcome. Regular activities: call 604-530-4232, line dancing: 534-0299, chess: 530-4693, duplicate bridge: 856-7170, Paws2Dance: 534-6841, bingo: 534-2250.
Council of Senior Citizens Organizations
The advocacy group works to improve the lives of seniors. Seniors groups or associations wishing to affiliate or individuals wanting to be members can contact Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734 or fax 604-576-9733.
Senior Vets and Associates
The Fraser Valley Senior Vets & Associates is a fun group of seniors 55-plus. Activities include trips and in-house functions. The group meets in the hall of the Langley Legion at 1:30pm on the last Thursday of each month. New members always welcome. Info: Lil Witt, 604-533-6637.
Langley Rainbow OAPO branch #146
Regular meetings on the 1st Monday of the month. Lunch begins at 11:30am Monday and Saturday followed by bingo at 1pm. Craft table sales on Mondays before bingo. Crib on Tuesdays and bridge on Thursdays at 1pm. Everyone is welcome. Evergreen Timbers (5464 203 St.) Info: Anita, 604-534-2311.
Langley Golden Agers
Mon. 10am-2pm for carpet bowling & whist. Info: 604-534-8877 or 604-530-6179.
Langley Senior Resources Soci-ety
20605 51B Ave.
Sharing and Caring Socials (1-2:30pm, $3 drop-in fee):Aug. 13: Be Gladder with Your Bladder (incontenence control)Aug. 20: Langley Environmental Partners Society Local Food 101Aug. 27: No social this Thursday but a birthday social Aug. 26Coffee and Connecting: a support group for seniors starting over is every Tuesday, 10-11am.
Flying Solo for 55-plus solos meets Tuesdays at 10am.
Seniors Care and Share
Anyone 55-plus is welcome to join. 10-11:30am, Mondays for coffee fellowship at Fort Langley Evangelical Free Church (8870 Glover Rd.). Info: Pat, 604-534-6512.
Support
Alano Club of Langley
A social club for people in recovery, open 365 days a year, 11am-3pm and 7-10pm. Drop in for a cup of coffee or a game of pool at 20433 Douglas Cres. Info: 604-532-9280.
Al-Anon Family Groups
If someone else’s drinking is affecting you, AFG can help. Info: 604-688-1716, langleyafg@shaw.ca or www.bcyukon-al-anon.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tues. eves. at George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42nd Ave., 8:30pm. Info: 604-434-3933 or 604-533-2600.
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to drink, that’s your business; if you want to stop, that’s ours. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at the Langley intergroup office, 604-533-2600. Answering machine after hours.
Alateen
7pm Tues. at Douglas Rec. Centre – group supports young people recovering from the effects of living with problem drinking in a family member or friend. Info: 604-688-1716.
Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Support, information and education about Alzheimer’s and related dementias available at #102 - 20316 56 Ave. Info: 604-533-5277.
Arthritis Support Group, Langley
3rd Mon./mo., 1:30-3:30pm, Lang-ley Seniors Centre. Info: 604-532-9671.
BC Schizophrenia Society
A support group for families with a member diagnosed with a severe mental illness (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder). There are meetings in Langley. Info: 604-574-1976.
Canadian Cancer Society
Langley Living with Cancer Group meets 1st Tues./mo. Info: 604-533-1258, or email pworrall@bc.cancer.ca.Parents of Children with Cancer support group meets 3rd Tues./mo. Child needs not be in active treatment. 7-9pm. Info: 604-533-1525.
Caregiver Support Group
Meets 1:15pm Thurs., Langley Seniors Resource Centre. Info: 604-530-3020 local 310.
Codependents Anonymous
A new 12-step program is starting entitled Developing Healthy Relationships. Meetings are 7:30pm, Tuesdays at 5673 200th St. (North side of the building). Info: Dorothy, 604-581-3865 or Laurence, 604-625-7487.
Depression/Stress Recovery Program
Info: Betty (evening) 604-882-7493 or Eileen (days) 604-856-5830.
Early Psychosis Intervention Program
The Fraser Health Authority program offers a support group for family and friends on the last Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm in the Peach Arch Elder Health Building conference room. Registration and info: 604-538-4278.
FASD adoptive and foster parents
Monthly support group meetings for those with children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Info: marshawilson@shaw.ca or 604-857-1434.
Fibromyalgia Well Spring
Monthly support group meetings for sufferers and their support caregivers. Info: Cheryl, 604-530-4173 or visit www.fibromyalgiawellspringfoundation.org.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
10am Sat. at 5807 Glover Rd. (around back of building). Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you underweight or overweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Info: Mark, 604-522-0748; Diane, 604-530-0015.
Gamblers Anonymous Group
Is gambling a problem for you or someone you know? Help is available. Call Gamblers Anonymous, 604-878-6535.
Langley Community Services
5339 207th St. Info: 604-534-7921.
Langley Hospice Society
Children’s grief support group, for ages 7-12, and daytime and evening adult groups provide safe and supportive environment. No charge. Info: Wendy, 604-530-1115.
Langley Literacy
Do you have problems with reading or literacy skills or do you know someone who does? Contact the Langley Literacy Association. The association is also sponsoring an adult literacy tutor program. Info: Bev Krieger at langleyliteracy@gmail.com or 604-599-3336.
Langley Stroke Recovery
Support group for stroke survivors. Meets Wed., 11am-2pm, Walnut Grove Community Centre, 8889 Walnut Grove Dr. Info: Marilyn, 604-882-4672.
Langley Psychiatric Outpatients
Group therapy dealing with depression, stress, or anxiety through a variety of life issues. Info: 604-514-7940.
Langley Visually Impaired group
Meet friends at Evergreen Hall, 5464 203 St. on 3rd Thurs./mo. Monthly luncheons at restaurants, summer picnic, and Christmas dinner. Info: Mildred, 604-574-9771; Dorothy, 604-514-2246.
LMH Family Council
Meet 4th Thurs./mo., 6:30pm, (except December) in the meeting room of Rosewood/Marrwood Residential Unit of Langley Memorial Hospital. Open to all families and friends of residents of the LMH Residential Services. Info: call Kathy Keenan, 604-595-2429.
LMH Family Support Group
For families of those coping with mental illness. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month on the main floor of the Marion Ward Building at Langley Memorial Hospital. Info: Leanne De Romeri, 604-533-6476.
Lower Mainland Thoracic Outlet Support Group
Meets 1st Fri. of each month, 2-4pm at 20750 Fraser Hwy. (must be buzzed in). Info: 1-888-300-1954, 778-888-7339 (leave message), email langley@atosa.org or go to www.atosa.org.
Parkinson’s Support Group
The Langley group meets the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Cres. Info: Jean Smetschka, 604-888-0069.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
The support and awareness group meets the last Saturday of each month from 10am-12 in the Surrey Memorial Hospital cafeteria. Info: George, 604-574-5554 or www.procansupport.com.
Recovery International
Fear, depression, anxiety, panic? A cognitive behaviour method reduces nervous symptoms and fears to a minimum. Meet 7:30pm Mon. at Langley Memorial Hospital conference room #1. Info: call 604-534-7496.
SARA
Sexual Assault Recovery Anonymous, a non-profit organization in Surrey, assists in recovery from childhood sexual assault; provides self-help groups for adult females/males and adolescent females; and provides educational materials, public education, and outreach services to Langley. Info: sarasociety@telus.net.
Sex Addicts Anonymous
A fellowship for people wishing to recover from sexual addiction. Info: 604-290-9544 or www.saavancouver.org.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
The local TOPS chapter meets Mondays and Wednesdays at the Walnut Grove Community Centre at 6:15pm. Info: Lynda, 604-856-8014.
Vancouver Scoliosis Support Group
Information and support for children with scoliosis and their families. Meet others and learn. Info: 604-924-1740, or email erica97@shaw.ca.
Women experiencing abuse in intimate relationships
Ishtar Transition Housing Society community outreach workers are facilitating a support group for women experiencing abuse in intimate relationships. Mondays until Dec. 15, 9:30am-noon.
Volunteers
Acquired Brain Injury
Volunteers are needed to assist individuals with acquired brain injuries to participate in recreation. Info: Tammie at the Fraser Valley Brain Injury Ass’n, 604-897-1563 or 1-866-557-1913, or email info@fvbia.org.
Assisted Living for Seniors
The facility in Walnut Grove is looking for volunteers (bus outings, visits, reading, walking, crafts). Info: Sheila, 604-881-8132.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters Langley is looking for Aldergrove residents to be in-school mentors. Must be 19 or older. Info: www.bbbslangley.com/aldergrove or 604-535-5055.
Brookswood Community Police
Volunteer commitment is 4 hours a week. Exciting rewards, training provided. Duties include foot and bike patrol, and office duties. Info: Karen Zappa, 604-530-3104; email karenzappa@shaw.ca.
Canadian Cancer Society
Volunteers required for four-hour shift once a week at the Glover Road office. Duties include answering phones, providing customer service, writing receipts and various other office duties. Training provided Info: Pam Mercer, 604-533-1258 or email Langley@bc.cancer.ca.
Daffodil canvassers
The Canadian Cancer Society is recruiting volunteers to assist with the Daffodil Campaign. Info: Inge Smith at 604-539-9750 or ismith@bc.cancer.ca.
Downtown Langley Ambassadors
The program runs April to September and is looking for volunteers. Training and uniforms provided. Flexible schedules. Info: Lilianne Fuller, 604-539-0133.
Drivers needed
The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteer drivers to take patients to and from appointments at the Surrey, Vancouver and Abbotsford cancer centres. Mileage reimbursed. Info: Linda Kelly, 604-533-1668 or lkelly@bc.cancer.ca.
C.A.R.E.S.
A no-kill cat shelter in Langley has openings for volunteers to assist in feeding and care of sheltered cats. Info: Carol, 604-202-0713.
4-H Club
Head. Heart. Hands. Health. Help Wanted. 4-H volunteers needed for new and existing clubs. Info: 4-H-Canada.ca/join_again.
Friends of the City of Langley Library
Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month, 1pm, except for July, August and December. Info: Marianne, 604-530-9977 or Darlene, 604-514-2850.
Friends of Fort Langley
The non-profit society that assists at the Fort Langley National Historic Site is looking for board members. Info: Ginny, 604-888-3943 or gist@telus.net.
Greater Vancouver Zoo
Seeks volunteers, 16 or older and able to commit to 8 hours. Info: Gary Worley, 604-856-6825 ext. 31, email gworley@gvzoo.com, or visit www.gvzoo.com.
Heart & Stroke Foundation
Info: 604-591-1955, or email resume to sstein@hsf.bc.ca.
Highland Lodge
Volunteers always welcome. Info: 604-534-7186 or email hlodge@direct.ca.
Intergenerational storytelling project
The Intergenerational Centre for Action Learning (ICAL) wants youth volunteers for community video production project. Training provided. Info: Elizabeth, 604-514-1188, or email elizabeth@ical.ca or visit www.ical.ca.
Ishtar Transition Housing Society
Volunteers needed to help in donation room. Training given. Info: Debbie, 604-534-2602.
Langley Hospice Society
Volunteers needed able to move large items (furniture) at the thrift store. Info: Adrienne Barnett, 604-530-1115 or adriennebarnett@langleyhospice.com.
Langley Lodge Special Care Home
Help needed for recreational/leisure programs for seniors, Mon.-Sat. Be a friend to a senior. Info: Helen Kirby, 604-532-4200 ext. 4138, or email hkirby@langleylodge.com.
Langley Meals on Wheels
Volunteer drivers needed for Walnut Grove and Fort Langley routes. The commitment is two hours per week, once a week, 11am-1pm. Info: 604-533-1679.
Mountain View Conservation Soc.
Volunteer applicants must be 17 or older. No jobs involve hands-on contact with the animals. Info: Louise, 604-882-9313, or mtnviewfarms.com.
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society
Puppy raisers train dogs to assist people with disabilities other than blindness. Info: 604-527-0556.
Patti Dale Animal Shelter
The shelter is seeking volunteers to help homeless animals. Opportunities include walking dogs, TLC for cats, website work, photography, fundraising and fostering. Info: 604-857-5055, or www.lapsbc.petfinders.com.
People with Pets
Visit residents in Langley Lodge seniors home. Pets must have up-to-date medical exams and vaccinations. Info: Susan, 604-532-4222.
PRDA
Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities offers equestrian therapy. No experience necessary to volunteer. Training includes preparing horses for lessons, leading horses, and side-walking during lessons. Volunteers also needed for fundraising, special events, facility and ground maintenance, barn help, and office work. Info: Bill or Judi, 604-530-8717. PRDA is at 1088 208 St.
ReConnect Program
Needs volunteers to mentor and assist individuals with acquired brain injury in recreational and social activities. Info: Tammie, 604-897-1563 or email info@fvbia.org.
Small Animal Rescue Society of B.C.
SARS needs foster families in Langley to provide havens for critters until they find a permanent home. Info: Doreen, 604-534-5264 or 604-996-0846. It also has urgent need for volunteers at its newly acquired rabbit shelter in Aldergrove. Info: Muriel, 604-530-3297 or 604-306-5775.
South Fraser Regional Crisis Line
Volunteers needed to assist people in the community experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed. Training and on-going support are provided. Information package are at Surrey Community Services, 9815 140th St. Info: 604 584 5811 or email Jackie Yurick at jackiey@scss.ca.
TLC Pet Adoptions
Langley cat rescue group needs volunteers to foster adult cats and kittens with special needs. Info: 604-856-4866, or email tlcpetadoption@hotmail.com.
Transplant Society of B.C.
More than 300 British Columbians are waiting for life-saving organ transplants. Volunteers are needed to educate and encourage people to register as organ donors. Info: or registration: www.transplant.bc.ca.
Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Ass’n
No experience necessary to volunteer for horse leading, sidewalking, administration, and minor maintenance. VTEA is at 3330 256th St. Info: 604-857-1267, or email info@vtea.ca.
Vancouver Rape Relief
Women’s Shelter is looking for volunteers for the Rape and Crisis Line and Transition House. Free training begins immediately. Info: 604-872-8212 or visit www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca.
Volunteer Grandparents
Active, energetic people over the age of 50 join children who need caring and committed mentors. For 30 years, Volunteer Grandparents has been helping bridge the gap between generations. Volunteers are needed to help children in classrooms and to establish mentoring relationships with children and their families. Info: 604-736-8271.
Water Wise
Langley Township and the Langley Environmental Partners Society are looking for Water Wise volunteers to educate Walnut Grove residents on water conservation. Training provided. From July to August. Info: LEPS, 604-532-3522 or waterwise@tol.bc.ca.
Willowbrook CPO
RCMP community police offices provide volunteer opportunities in community policing services and programs: helping the public over the phone or in person; taking routine police reports; becoming familiar and educating the general public on crime prevention; participating in community events. Commit to four hours a week for at least one year. The Willowbrook CPO is open 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. Info: Kimberley Enns, 604-534-1040, or pick up an application at #140-20338-65 Ave. in the Township building.
Xyolhemeylh Family Services
Looking for individuals, aboriginal or non-aboriginal, 19 years and older interested in volunteering as mentors to off-reserve aboriginal youth on a weekly-basis. Serving as a mentor will not only be fun but provide an opportunity for urban youth to be introduced to community programs/services and to gain an appreciation of traditional culture. Info: Gary, 604-532-3682 or email gary.robin-son@stolonation.bc.ca.
You’ve Gotta Have Friends
Organization seeks new volunteers of all ages and interests to help another find connections in the Langley community. A belief in the value of each person is essential. Info: Janice or Pat, 604-533-6546.
Youth
Dive-In Movie
The Al Anderson Memorial Pool is hosting its annual movie night on Aug. 15. Bring floaties and watch a movie from the water. The event starts at 8pm. Info: Alison, 604-514-2860.
4-H Clubs
Boys and girls aged 6-21 learn skills including public speaking, judging, and raising projects such as sheep, pigs, dogs, llamas, horses, and beef, as well as non-animal projects such as woolcraft and photography. Members can earn external school credits and scholarships, as well as travel opportunities. Info: Langley district key leaders: Glenda Reid, 604-607-4443 or Joan Bech, 604-534-5439.
Royal Westminster Regiment
Regiment 1922 of the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps welcomes kids 12-18 from Langley and Aldergrove to develop teamwork, leadership, fitness and self-confidence. Call 604-857-2698 or email 1922army@cadets.net.
Pony Club
Four Canadian Pony Clubs in the Langley area are accepting new members, children who enjoy ponies and horses. Learn horsemanship & riding. Info: Judy Davies, 604-533-2063; email davies@telus.net; visit www.canadianponyclub.org.
Scouting and Guiding
Join the world’s largest youth organization and have fun camping, playing, making crafts, and meeting new friends. Adults are welcome, too. In the Langley area, visit www.nicomeklscouting.ca.
Sparks, Brownies, Guides, or Pathfinders – Info: 604-574-1827, or visit www.bc-girlguides.org. Ladies aged 19-90 encouraged to call.
First Fort Langley Scouts – Ages 10-13, meet every Tues. at Fort Langley Elementary. Info: Rudy Bardeck. 604-856-3146.
Sea Cadets and Navy League
Registration every Tues., 6:30pm, at the cadet training centre in Aldergrove. Open to boys and girls, Sea Cadets is for ages 13-18, and Navy League is for 9-12. Both involve outdoor adventure training, hiking, canoeing, drill, first aid, seamanship, and sailing. Central Fraser Valley Branch covers Langley to Chilliwack. Adult volunteers also welcome. Info: Pat, 604-854-4389.
Southgate Youth Centre
Drop-in for Langley City youth – in Langley Mall, next to the dollar store. Hours: 2:30-4:30pm, Mon.-Thurs., and 2:30-7pm Fri.
Table Tennis Challenge
Weekly tournament for youths, 12-17 years, on Thursdays, 7-8pm, at Timms Community Centre. Participation free with valid PRAC card.
Other
Meteor Shower Watch
Metro Vancouver is hosting a family event Aug. 11, 8pm-8am at Aldergrove Lake Regional Park to watch the Perseid meteor shower (peak time 2-4am). The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be on site with telescopes. People must arrive by 11pm to get in but can leave at any time. Weather dependent. Cancellation notice issued by 4pm Aug. 11. Bring a flashlight, blankets and a snack. $2 fee. Info: www.metrovancouver.org.
Ethical investing
Learn how investment decisions can help or harm others. Peter Chapman, of SHARE, will speak Aug. 13 at 7pm in the St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 20676 Fraser Hwy. Info: 604-782 2157.
Edible landscapes
Find food or medicinal plants in your own backyard. The seminar is 7-9pm, Aug. 13 at the Langley Demonstration Garden. $10. Info: 604-532-3521.
Free diving lessons
Team Canada coaches and some of Canada’s best young divers will be at the Al Anderson Memorial Pool Aug. 17, 19 and 21 to offer free lessons and a diving exhibition. The sessions run 4-6pm. Participants must be at least five years old and able to swim in deep water.
Heritage Village Walking Tours
Every Saturday until Aug. 29, a tour starts at 7pm as a costumed guide people to Fort Langley’s heritage sites. Tours include a drink and treat at a local cafe. People can also have dinner first at the Fort Langley National Historic Site restaurant. Tickets: $12.50 (tour), $22.50 (dinner and tour). Info: 604-513-4777 or email fort.langley@pc.gc.ca.
Call for vendors
Metro Vancouver is accepting applications for the 30th anniversary Country Celebration in mid-September. Community organizations and first-person production businesses can apply to have booths. Deadline: July 10. Info: www.metrovancouver.org or 604-432-6391.
Christmas in Cloverdale
Vendors are invited to apply for the event that takes place Nov. 20 and 21 at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Net proceeds will help support the Surrey Food Bank. Apply at www.christmasincloverdale.com.
Fellowship lunch
Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship lunch: Thursdays at Andreass Restaurant 20227-56 Ave. Noon-1pm. Open to men and women. Info: 604-574-0690.
Langley Farmers Market
The market runs Wednesdays, July 8 to Oct. 3, 3-7pm at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Glover Road parking lot. Fresh produce as well as food, crafts and more. Info: www.langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com.
Langley Public Health Unit
Breastfeeding clinic, immunization clinics (2, 4, 6, 12, & 18 months), and New Baby and Me Group (birth to 6 mo.). Info: 604-539-2900.
Blood donor clinics
Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment to give.
Aug. 15: 10am-4:30pm, Walnut Grove Lutheran Church, 20530 88th Ave.Aug. 18: 1-8pm Murrayville Hall, 21667 48th Ave.
Sept. 1: 1-8pm Murrayville Hall, 21667 48th Ave.Sept. 05: 10am-4:30pm Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, 26770 29th Ave.Sept. 15: 1-8pm Murrayville Hall, 21667 48th Ave.Sept. 20: 9:30am-4:30pm Blacklock Fine Arts Elementary, 5100 206 St.Sept. 29: 1-8pm Murrayville Hall, 21667 48th Ave.
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Fundraising
Big Brothers Big Sisters Movie Night
Watch the animated movie Up outdoors at the new Willoughby Community Park Aug. 21. Bring a blanket. Showtime is at dusk. Admission is a donation which will got to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley.
Clubs/meetings
Dutch conversation group
The Langley Dutch Conversation Coffee Club meets at 2pm in the Willowbrook Mall food court. Info: Laura at 604-532-8960, Edie at ediebijdemast@telus.net or www.dutchnetwork.ca.
Dragon boating in Fort Langley
Paddlers, steersperson, drummers sought for a new team or program starting in April. No experienced required. Everyone welcome. Info: 604-513-8713.
Hearts in Motion Walking Club
The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Hearts in Motion Walking Club meets at Willowbrook Shopping Centre Mondays through Saturdays, 7:30-9:30am. The annual fee is $10. Info: Sylvia Bedwell, 604-533-3477.
Langley Kinsmen
1st & 3rd Wed./mo., at Kins-men Hall, 20178 72nd Ave. New members welcome. Info: 604-530-6550.
Langley Kiwanis Club 100
6pm on 2nd & 4th Tues./mo. at Andreas Restaurant, 20227 56th Ave. Info: Don Wiens, 604-533-2424.
Langley Lions Club
Meets on the first and third Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the abc Country Restaurant on Glover Road. Info: Betty, 604-514-8958.
Langley Legion Ladies
The auxiliary hosts suppers, $6 plus $1 for dessert, 5-6:30pm on Mondays (different entree weekly) at legion, 20702 Eastleigh Cres. Free meat draw.
Langley Newcomers and Friends
The non-profit, community-minded organization for women of all ages meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm in the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Langley campus, room 1305. Info: Diane 604-513-4367, Kathleen 604-575-2715 or langleynewcomers@hotmail.com.
Langley Quilters’ Guild
The Langley Quilter’s Guild meets the fourth Wednesday, monthly (except December), at the George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42nd Ave. Day meeting is noon to 3pm. The evening meeting is from 7-10pm. Info: Rita, 604-534-7587 (day meeting) or Eileen 604-530-5995 (night meeting), or go to www.langleyquiltersguild.com.
Moving Moms Walking Club
Meet outside Walnut Grove Community Centre main entrance every Mon., 10:45am. Bring strollers and connect with other mothers while getting some exercise, fun, and fresh air. Children, any age in strollers, are welcome. Walk time: one hour. Free.
Ram’s Head Writers’ Group
New members are welcome. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays for readings, critiques, discussions. Info: Lisa, 604-534-6536.
Rotary Club of Langley
The club meets for dinner and a speaker every Thursday at 6:15pm in the Coast Hotel and Convention Centre. Visitors and prospective members welcome to attend. Info: Garth 604-635-4410 or www.langleyrotary.org.
Soroptimists
Soroptimists International of the Langleys meets 5:30pm on 1st Tues./mo. at Andreas Restaurant. Guests welcome. Info: Penny, 604-532-8743; or visit www.wcsoroptimist.org.
Toastmasters
Develop public speaking skills and confidence in an entertaining and fun environment.
• Cloverdale: Mon., 7:30pm, Zion Lutheran Church, 5950 179 St. Info: Allan, 604-534-6223.• Langley morning: New club meets 7am at Langley Township Civic Facility, fourth floor. Info: Shael, 604-594-5648 or Lois, 604-881-4919.
• Township: Noon-1pm Tues. at Township Civic Facility, 4th floor, Yorkson Room. Info: Tanis, 604-532-8064.
• Surrey/Langley: Wed., 7:30pm, Clayton Heights School. Info: Jeff, 604-802-5929.
• Walnut Grove: Thurs., 7:30pm, Dorothy Peacock Elementary, 20292-91A Ave. Info: Nancy, 604-888-4116.
• Langley City: the Langley City Hall CKF meeting room. Info: John, 604-530-2075 or Lois, 604-881-4919
Valley Active Singles Social Club
Meets every other Monday for friendship and to plan group activities. Open to single men and women over 45. Info: Kathryn, 604-514-9778; visit www.ValleyActiveSingles.com.
You’ve Gotta Have Friends
Drop-ins, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8:30pm. Plus Friendship Friday, 1st Fri./mo., 10 a.m. to noon. Learn about friendship opportunities, 20510 Fraser Hwy. The Conversation Caf? is the last Monday of each month at Choo Choo’s Restaurant. Info: 604-533-6546.
Hominum for Men, Fraser Valley Chapter, is an informal support group for gay or questioning men. Info: George, 604-374-0940.
Lotus for Women meets on the first Tues. of the month at 7pm. An informal support group for lesbian and questioning women. Info: 604-530-8779.
Reunions
Seniors
Aldergrove Vets & Seniors Society
27274 Fraser Hwy. – offers pool tables, darts, trips, dances, meals, etc. Info: 604-856-3271.
Brookswood Seniors
Bridge/pool/crib, etc. Tues. & Thurs. 10am-3pm; chess on Mon., 7-9pm, bingo/whist Fri. eves. At 19899 36th Ave. New members welcome. Regular activities: call 604-530-4232, line dancing: 534-0299, chess: 530-4693, duplicate bridge: 856-7170, Paws2Dance: 534-6841, bingo: 534-2250.
Council of Senior Citizens Organizations
The advocacy group works to improve the lives of seniors. Seniors groups or associations wishing to affiliate or individuals wanting to be members can contact Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734 or fax 604-576-9733.
Senior Vets and Associates
The Fraser Valley Senior Vets & Associates is a fun group of seniors 55-plus. Activities include trips and in-house functions. The group meets in the hall of the Langley Legion at 1:30pm on the last Thursday of each month. New members always welcome. Info: Lil Witt, 604-533-6637.
Langley Rainbow OAPO branch #146
Regular meetings on the 1st Monday of the month. Lunch begins at 11:30am Monday and Saturday followed by bingo at 1pm. Craft table sales on Mondays before bingo. Crib on Tuesdays and bridge on Thursdays at 1pm. Everyone is welcome. Evergreen Timbers (5464 203 St.) Info: Anita, 604-534-2311.
Langley Golden Agers
Mon. 10am-2pm for carpet bowling & whist. Info: 604-534-8877 or 604-530-6179.
Langley Senior Resources Soci-ety
20605 51B Ave.
Sharing and Caring Socials (1-2:30pm, $3 drop-in fee):Aug. 13: Be Gladder with Your Bladder (incontenence control)Aug. 20: Langley Environmental Partners Society Local Food 101Aug. 27: No social this Thursday but a birthday social Aug. 26Coffee and Connecting: a support group for seniors starting over is every Tuesday, 10-11am.
Flying Solo for 55-plus solos meets Tuesdays at 10am.
Seniors Care and Share
Anyone 55-plus is welcome to join. 10-11:30am, Mondays for coffee fellowship at Fort Langley Evangelical Free Church (8870 Glover Rd.). Info: Pat, 604-534-6512.
Support
Alano Club of Langley
A social club for people in recovery, open 365 days a year, 11am-3pm and 7-10pm. Drop in for a cup of coffee or a game of pool at 20433 Douglas Cres. Info: 604-532-9280.
Al-Anon Family Groups
If someone else’s drinking is affecting you, AFG can help. Info: 604-688-1716, langleyafg@shaw.ca or www.bcyukon-al-anon.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tues. eves. at George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42nd Ave., 8:30pm. Info: 604-434-3933 or 604-533-2600.
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to drink, that’s your business; if you want to stop, that’s ours. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at the Langley intergroup office, 604-533-2600. Answering machine after hours.
Alateen
7pm Tues. at Douglas Rec. Centre – group supports young people recovering from the effects of living with problem drinking in a family member or friend. Info: 604-688-1716.
Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Support, information and education about Alzheimer’s and related dementias available at #102 - 20316 56 Ave. Info: 604-533-5277.
Arthritis Support Group, Langley
3rd Mon./mo., 1:30-3:30pm, Lang-ley Seniors Centre. Info: 604-532-9671.
BC Schizophrenia Society
A support group for families with a member diagnosed with a severe mental illness (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder). There are meetings in Langley. Info: 604-574-1976.
Canadian Cancer Society
Langley Living with Cancer Group meets 1st Tues./mo. Info: 604-533-1258, or email pworrall@bc.cancer.ca.Parents of Children with Cancer support group meets 3rd Tues./mo. Child needs not be in active treatment. 7-9pm. Info: 604-533-1525.
Caregiver Support Group
Meets 1:15pm Thurs., Langley Seniors Resource Centre. Info: 604-530-3020 local 310.
Codependents Anonymous
A new 12-step program is starting entitled Developing Healthy Relationships. Meetings are 7:30pm, Tuesdays at 5673 200th St. (North side of the building). Info: Dorothy, 604-581-3865 or Laurence, 604-625-7487.
Depression/Stress Recovery Program
Info: Betty (evening) 604-882-7493 or Eileen (days) 604-856-5830.
Early Psychosis Intervention Program
The Fraser Health Authority program offers a support group for family and friends on the last Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm in the Peach Arch Elder Health Building conference room. Registration and info: 604-538-4278.
FASD adoptive and foster parents
Monthly support group meetings for those with children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Info: marshawilson@shaw.ca or 604-857-1434.
Fibromyalgia Well Spring
Monthly support group meetings for sufferers and their support caregivers. Info: Cheryl, 604-530-4173 or visit www.fibromyalgiawellspringfoundation.org.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
10am Sat. at 5807 Glover Rd. (around back of building). Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you underweight or overweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Info: Mark, 604-522-0748; Diane, 604-530-0015.
Gamblers Anonymous Group
Is gambling a problem for you or someone you know? Help is available. Call Gamblers Anonymous, 604-878-6535.
Langley Community Services
5339 207th St. Info: 604-534-7921.
Langley Hospice Society
Children’s grief support group, for ages 7-12, and daytime and evening adult groups provide safe and supportive environment. No charge. Info: Wendy, 604-530-1115.
Langley Literacy
Do you have problems with reading or literacy skills or do you know someone who does? Contact the Langley Literacy Association. The association is also sponsoring an adult literacy tutor program. Info: Bev Krieger at langleyliteracy@gmail.com or 604-599-3336.
Langley Stroke Recovery
Support group for stroke survivors. Meets Wed., 11am-2pm, Walnut Grove Community Centre, 8889 Walnut Grove Dr. Info: Marilyn, 604-882-4672.
Langley Psychiatric Outpatients
Group therapy dealing with depression, stress, or anxiety through a variety of life issues. Info: 604-514-7940.
Langley Visually Impaired group
Meet friends at Evergreen Hall, 5464 203 St. on 3rd Thurs./mo. Monthly luncheons at restaurants, summer picnic, and Christmas dinner. Info: Mildred, 604-574-9771; Dorothy, 604-514-2246.
LMH Family Council
Meet 4th Thurs./mo., 6:30pm, (except December) in the meeting room of Rosewood/Marrwood Residential Unit of Langley Memorial Hospital. Open to all families and friends of residents of the LMH Residential Services. Info: call Kathy Keenan, 604-595-2429.
LMH Family Support Group
For families of those coping with mental illness. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month on the main floor of the Marion Ward Building at Langley Memorial Hospital. Info: Leanne De Romeri, 604-533-6476.
Lower Mainland Thoracic Outlet Support Group
Meets 1st Fri. of each month, 2-4pm at 20750 Fraser Hwy. (must be buzzed in). Info: 1-888-300-1954, 778-888-7339 (leave message), email langley@atosa.org or go to www.atosa.org.
Parkinson’s Support Group
The Langley group meets the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Cres. Info: Jean Smetschka, 604-888-0069.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
The support and awareness group meets the last Saturday of each month from 10am-12 in the Surrey Memorial Hospital cafeteria. Info: George, 604-574-5554 or www.procansupport.com.
Recovery International
Fear, depression, anxiety, panic? A cognitive behaviour method reduces nervous symptoms and fears to a minimum. Meet 7:30pm Mon. at Langley Memorial Hospital conference room #1. Info: call 604-534-7496.
SARA
Sexual Assault Recovery Anonymous, a non-profit organization in Surrey, assists in recovery from childhood sexual assault; provides self-help groups for adult females/males and adolescent females; and provides educational materials, public education, and outreach services to Langley. Info: sarasociety@telus.net.
Sex Addicts Anonymous
A fellowship for people wishing to recover from sexual addiction. Info: 604-290-9544 or www.saavancouver.org.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
The local TOPS chapter meets Mondays and Wednesdays at the Walnut Grove Community Centre at 6:15pm. Info: Lynda, 604-856-8014.
Vancouver Scoliosis Support Group
Information and support for children with scoliosis and their families. Meet others and learn. Info: 604-924-1740, or email erica97@shaw.ca.
Women experiencing abuse in intimate relationships
Ishtar Transition Housing Society community outreach workers are facilitating a support group for women experiencing abuse in intimate relationships. Mondays until Dec. 15, 9:30am-noon.
Volunteers
Acquired Brain Injury
Volunteers are needed to assist individuals with acquired brain injuries to participate in recreation. Info: Tammie at the Fraser Valley Brain Injury Ass’n, 604-897-1563 or 1-866-557-1913, or email info@fvbia.org.
Assisted Living for Seniors
The facility in Walnut Grove is looking for volunteers (bus outings, visits, reading, walking, crafts). Info: Sheila, 604-881-8132.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters Langley is looking for Aldergrove residents to be in-school mentors. Must be 19 or older. Info: www.bbbslangley.com/aldergrove or 604-535-5055.
Brookswood Community Police
Volunteer commitment is 4 hours a week. Exciting rewards, training provided. Duties include foot and bike patrol, and office duties. Info: Karen Zappa, 604-530-3104; email karenzappa@shaw.ca.
Canadian Cancer Society
Volunteers required for four-hour shift once a week at the Glover Road office. Duties include answering phones, providing customer service, writing receipts and various other office duties. Training provided Info: Pam Mercer, 604-533-1258 or email Langley@bc.cancer.ca.
Daffodil canvassers
The Canadian Cancer Society is recruiting volunteers to assist with the Daffodil Campaign. Info: Inge Smith at 604-539-9750 or ismith@bc.cancer.ca.
Downtown Langley Ambassadors
The program runs April to September and is looking for volunteers. Training and uniforms provided. Flexible schedules. Info: Lilianne Fuller, 604-539-0133.
Drivers needed
The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteer drivers to take patients to and from appointments at the Surrey, Vancouver and Abbotsford cancer centres. Mileage reimbursed. Info: Linda Kelly, 604-533-1668 or lkelly@bc.cancer.ca.
C.A.R.E.S.
A no-kill cat shelter in Langley has openings for volunteers to assist in feeding and care of sheltered cats. Info: Carol, 604-202-0713.
4-H Club
Head. Heart. Hands. Health. Help Wanted. 4-H volunteers needed for new and existing clubs. Info: 4-H-Canada.ca/join_again.
Friends of the City of Langley Library
Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month, 1pm, except for July, August and December. Info: Marianne, 604-530-9977 or Darlene, 604-514-2850.
Friends of Fort Langley
The non-profit society that assists at the Fort Langley National Historic Site is looking for board members. Info: Ginny, 604-888-3943 or gist@telus.net.
Greater Vancouver Zoo
Seeks volunteers, 16 or older and able to commit to 8 hours. Info: Gary Worley, 604-856-6825 ext. 31, email gworley@gvzoo.com, or visit www.gvzoo.com.
Heart & Stroke Foundation
Info: 604-591-1955, or email resume to sstein@hsf.bc.ca.
Highland Lodge
Volunteers always welcome. Info: 604-534-7186 or email hlodge@direct.ca.
Intergenerational storytelling project
The Intergenerational Centre for Action Learning (ICAL) wants youth volunteers for community video production project. Training provided. Info: Elizabeth, 604-514-1188, or email elizabeth@ical.ca or visit www.ical.ca.
Ishtar Transition Housing Society
Volunteers needed to help in donation room. Training given. Info: Debbie, 604-534-2602.
Langley Hospice Society
Volunteers needed able to move large items (furniture) at the thrift store. Info: Adrienne Barnett, 604-530-1115 or adriennebarnett@langleyhospice.com.
Langley Lodge Special Care Home
Help needed for recreational/leisure programs for seniors, Mon.-Sat. Be a friend to a senior. Info: Helen Kirby, 604-532-4200 ext. 4138, or email hkirby@langleylodge.com.
Langley Meals on Wheels
Volunteer drivers needed for Walnut Grove and Fort Langley routes. The commitment is two hours per week, once a week, 11am-1pm. Info: 604-533-1679.
Mountain View Conservation Soc.
Volunteer applicants must be 17 or older. No jobs involve hands-on contact with the animals. Info: Louise, 604-882-9313, or mtnviewfarms.com.
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society
Puppy raisers train dogs to assist people with disabilities other than blindness. Info: 604-527-0556.
Patti Dale Animal Shelter
The shelter is seeking volunteers to help homeless animals. Opportunities include walking dogs, TLC for cats, website work, photography, fundraising and fostering. Info: 604-857-5055, or www.lapsbc.petfinders.com.
People with Pets
Visit residents in Langley Lodge seniors home. Pets must have up-to-date medical exams and vaccinations. Info: Susan, 604-532-4222.
PRDA
Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities offers equestrian therapy. No experience necessary to volunteer. Training includes preparing horses for lessons, leading horses, and side-walking during lessons. Volunteers also needed for fundraising, special events, facility and ground maintenance, barn help, and office work. Info: Bill or Judi, 604-530-8717. PRDA is at 1088 208 St.
ReConnect Program
Needs volunteers to mentor and assist individuals with acquired brain injury in recreational and social activities. Info: Tammie, 604-897-1563 or email info@fvbia.org.
Small Animal Rescue Society of B.C.
SARS needs foster families in Langley to provide havens for critters until they find a permanent home. Info: Doreen, 604-534-5264 or 604-996-0846. It also has urgent need for volunteers at its newly acquired rabbit shelter in Aldergrove. Info: Muriel, 604-530-3297 or 604-306-5775.
South Fraser Regional Crisis Line
Volunteers needed to assist people in the community experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed. Training and on-going support are provided. Information package are at Surrey Community Services, 9815 140th St. Info: 604 584 5811 or email Jackie Yurick at jackiey@scss.ca.
TLC Pet Adoptions
Langley cat rescue group needs volunteers to foster adult cats and kittens with special needs. Info: 604-856-4866, or email tlcpetadoption@hotmail.com.
Transplant Society of B.C.
More than 300 British Columbians are waiting for life-saving organ transplants. Volunteers are needed to educate and encourage people to register as organ donors. Info: or registration: www.transplant.bc.ca.
Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Ass’n
No experience necessary to volunteer for horse leading, sidewalking, administration, and minor maintenance. VTEA is at 3330 256th St. Info: 604-857-1267, or email info@vtea.ca.
Vancouver Rape Relief
Women’s Shelter is looking for volunteers for the Rape and Crisis Line and Transition House. Free training begins immediately. Info: 604-872-8212 or visit www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca.
Volunteer Grandparents
Active, energetic people over the age of 50 join children who need caring and committed mentors. For 30 years, Volunteer Grandparents has been helping bridge the gap between generations. Volunteers are needed to help children in classrooms and to establish mentoring relationships with children and their families. Info: 604-736-8271.
Water Wise
Langley Township and the Langley Environmental Partners Society are looking for Water Wise volunteers to educate Walnut Grove residents on water conservation. Training provided. From July to August. Info: LEPS, 604-532-3522 or waterwise@tol.bc.ca.
Willowbrook CPO
RCMP community police offices provide volunteer opportunities in community policing services and programs: helping the public over the phone or in person; taking routine police reports; becoming familiar and educating the general public on crime prevention; participating in community events. Commit to four hours a week for at least one year. The Willowbrook CPO is open 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. Info: Kimberley Enns, 604-534-1040, or pick up an application at #140-20338-65 Ave. in the Township building.
Xyolhemeylh Family Services
Looking for individuals, aboriginal or non-aboriginal, 19 years and older interested in volunteering as mentors to off-reserve aboriginal youth on a weekly-basis. Serving as a mentor will not only be fun but provide an opportunity for urban youth to be introduced to community programs/services and to gain an appreciation of traditional culture. Info: Gary, 604-532-3682 or email gary.robin-son@stolonation.bc.ca.
You’ve Gotta Have Friends
Organization seeks new volunteers of all ages and interests to help another find connections in the Langley community. A belief in the value of each person is essential. Info: Janice or Pat, 604-533-6546.
Youth
Dive-In Movie
The Al Anderson Memorial Pool is hosting its annual movie night on Aug. 15. Bring floaties and watch a movie from the water. The event starts at 8pm. Info: Alison, 604-514-2860.
4-H Clubs
Boys and girls aged 6-21 learn skills including public speaking, judging, and raising projects such as sheep, pigs, dogs, llamas, horses, and beef, as well as non-animal projects such as woolcraft and photography. Members can earn external school credits and scholarships, as well as travel opportunities. Info: Langley district key leaders: Glenda Reid, 604-607-4443 or Joan Bech, 604-534-5439.
Royal Westminster Regiment
Regiment 1922 of the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps welcomes kids 12-18 from Langley and Aldergrove to develop teamwork, leadership, fitness and self-confidence. Call 604-857-2698 or email 1922army@cadets.net.
Pony Club
Four Canadian Pony Clubs in the Langley area are accepting new members, children who enjoy ponies and horses. Learn horsemanship & riding. Info: Judy Davies, 604-533-2063; email davies@telus.net; visit www.canadianponyclub.org.
Scouting and Guiding
Join the world’s largest youth organization and have fun camping, playing, making crafts, and meeting new friends. Adults are welcome, too. In the Langley area, visit www.nicomeklscouting.ca.
Sparks, Brownies, Guides, or Pathfinders – Info: 604-574-1827, or visit www.bc-girlguides.org. Ladies aged 19-90 encouraged to call.
First Fort Langley Scouts – Ages 10-13, meet every Tues. at Fort Langley Elementary. Info: Rudy Bardeck. 604-856-3146.
Sea Cadets and Navy League
Registration every Tues., 6:30pm, at the cadet training centre in Aldergrove. Open to boys and girls, Sea Cadets is for ages 13-18, and Navy League is for 9-12. Both involve outdoor adventure training, hiking, canoeing, drill, first aid, seamanship, and sailing. Central Fraser Valley Branch covers Langley to Chilliwack. Adult volunteers also welcome. Info: Pat, 604-854-4389.
Southgate Youth Centre
Drop-in for Langley City youth – in Langley Mall, next to the dollar store. Hours: 2:30-4:30pm, Mon.-Thurs., and 2:30-7pm Fri.
Table Tennis Challenge
Weekly tournament for youths, 12-17 years, on Thursdays, 7-8pm, at Timms Community Centre. Participation free with valid PRAC card.
Other
Meteor Shower Watch
Metro Vancouver is hosting a family event Aug. 11, 8pm-8am at Aldergrove Lake Regional Park to watch the Perseid meteor shower (peak time 2-4am). The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be on site with telescopes. People must arrive by 11pm to get in but can leave at any time. Weather dependent. Cancellation notice issued by 4pm Aug. 11. Bring a flashlight, blankets and a snack. $2 fee. Info: www.metrovancouver.org.
Ethical investing
Learn how investment decisions can help or harm others. Peter Chapman, of SHARE, will speak Aug. 13 at 7pm in the St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 20676 Fraser Hwy. Info: 604-782 2157.
Edible landscapes
Find food or medicinal plants in your own backyard. The seminar is 7-9pm, Aug. 13 at the Langley Demonstration Garden. $10. Info: 604-532-3521.
Free diving lessons
Team Canada coaches and some of Canada’s best young divers will be at the Al Anderson Memorial Pool Aug. 17, 19 and 21 to offer free lessons and a diving exhibition. The sessions run 4-6pm. Participants must be at least five years old and able to swim in deep water.
Heritage Village Walking Tours
Every Saturday until Aug. 29, a tour starts at 7pm as a costumed guide people to Fort Langley’s heritage sites. Tours include a drink and treat at a local cafe. People can also have dinner first at the Fort Langley National Historic Site restaurant. Tickets: $12.50 (tour), $22.50 (dinner and tour). Info: 604-513-4777 or email fort.langley@pc.gc.ca.
Call for vendors
Metro Vancouver is accepting applications for the 30th anniversary Country Celebration in mid-September. Community organizations and first-person production businesses can apply to have booths. Deadline: July 10. Info: www.metrovancouver.org or 604-432-6391.
Christmas in Cloverdale
Vendors are invited to apply for the event that takes place Nov. 20 and 21 at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Net proceeds will help support the Surrey Food Bank. Apply at www.christmasincloverdale.com.
Fellowship lunch
Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship lunch: Thursdays at Andreass Restaurant 20227-56 Ave. Noon-1pm. Open to men and women. Info: 604-574-0690.
Langley Farmers Market
The market runs Wednesdays, July 8 to Oct. 3, 3-7pm at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Glover Road parking lot. Fresh produce as well as food, crafts and more. Info: www.langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com.
Langley Public Health Unit
Breastfeeding clinic, immunization clinics (2, 4, 6, 12, & 18 months), and New Baby and Me Group (birth to 6 mo.). Info: 604-539-2900.
Blood donor clinics
Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment to give.
Aug. 15: 10am-4:30pm, Walnut Grove Lutheran Church, 20530 88th Ave.Aug. 18: 1-8pm Murrayville Hall, 21667 48th Ave.
Sept. 1: 1-8pm Murrayville Hall, 21667 48th Ave.Sept. 05: 10am-4:30pm Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, 26770 29th Ave.Sept. 15: 1-8pm Murrayville Hall, 21667 48th Ave.Sept. 20: 9:30am-4:30pm Blacklock Fine Arts Elementary, 5100 206 St.Sept. 29: 1-8pm Murrayville Hall, 21667 48th Ave.
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