Events

We are opening in Chilliwack for this live & online challenge - focusing on weight loss, fitness and personal development. The community gets involved during voting with Chilliwack Progress. This is a non-profit organization. Applications to join start Dec. 1st, and the Challenge starts January 21, 2018.

Friendly, acoustic song circle. All singers and musicians welcome

All attendees bring songs to sing and perform for the rest of the circle. Very supportive atmosphere.

Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 11 am. Calling all Toddlers- if you are a rambunctious tot from approx. 12 months through 2 years (who is just a little too active for babytime) you are welcome here! Bringing energy and fun to bounces, rhymes and songs, we build coordination and social skills while building literacy and play!

2 pm – 2:45 pm Join Team T&J for a high-energy program of music and movement. Explore and express your imagination through the excitement and freedom of live music interaction. For kids of all ages.

Donna Hitchens’ Press Release - Donna’s or Donya’s art is known as “Visionary Art” which is a title related to self-taught artists. Her creations are a result of her adaptations within the style known as Modern Art today. Donna’s paintings are an expression of her feelings, using acrylic on canvas. She begins by thinking about a subject she may have seen, or begun to imagine. They begin with bright colours, and the brush strokes express her desire to highlight her vision of what lies within the abstract thought. Whether that vision is of an animal, a flower, or a person, the work is meant to draw attention to the parts of the painting that will stir a feeling expressed by the colours and what else lies within. Donna originally worked with pottery and clay sculptures, and then changed over to acrylic painting in 1995. Since then her work has been accepted and shown in many venues since 2004, including being in the Lobby Art in the Cultural Centre, in January 2016.

Open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 pm. Reception Feb.4th 1 pm to 4 pm.

Thursdays, 10:30 am – 11 am. Making language fun! Start early with babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills – enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers.

2 pm – 3:30 pm Learn to draw and sketch with local artist John Le Flock. Pencil a 3 dimensional art work using line and shading techniques to create light and shadow effects. All supplies will be provided. For ages 13 and up. Registration is required.

On March 3rd at 7:30 p.m. at the First Ave. Christian Assembly in Chilliwack, the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus are pleased to present their VOICES concert as they host the Richmond Chorus as special guests. The two choirs will perform together and separately. The evening’s repertoire will showcase the works of British Columbia composers and arrangers, whose classic folk tunes, well-known patriotic pieces and sacred works are all being rehearsed in preparation for this concert. Also featured in the performance are the Chilliwack Children and Youth choirs and the popular Chilliwack a cappella ensemble, Belle Voci. Tickets start at $15 at King’s Music – 45450 Luckakuck Way in Chilliwack, online at chilliwacksymphony.com, or by phone at the Chilliwack Symphony Box Office – 604-795-0521.

Parking is free. Tickets also available at the door.

The City of Chilliwack and Twin Rinks Arena appreciate you so much for all that you do in our community! To celebrate our great arena customers, we are offering a FREE SKATE on March 3 from 5 PM - 6:30 PM. Come down to Twin Rinks and join us on the ice!

Admission is free $4 skate rentals Helmets are recommended

2:30 pm – 4 pm VR is an immersive computer-generated, three-dimensional interactive environment. Wearing the HTC VIVE goggles, headphones, and holding motion controllers, participants will be able to move freely around a 10x10 space and try out a mix of virtual games as well as educational experiences. Please Note: • This is a drop-in program and no registration is necessary. • Play will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.• Only one participant can use the VR at a time. • Each play experience will be approximately 15 minutes long. • This program is intended for those ages 10+ or 48"+ tall. • Participants must read and sign a waiver. Parents/guardians must sign the waiver for minors. • Participants play at their own risk

10 am – 4 pm The Friends of the Chilliwack Libraries Society invite you to “A Book Sale Blitz”! One day only! All books are $5.00 a bag (bag provided.)

Save the Date: Local Immigration Partnership Public Forum and Multiculturalism Celebration 2018 - March 14, 2018. Local Immigration Partnership from Chilliwack Community Service is a cross sector partnership of community groups and institutions established to create awareness of services for newcomers in Chilliwack and build connections and relationships across the community. We would like to extend to you a warm welcome for joining us at our upcoming 2018 Multiculturalism Celebration and Public Forum , an opportunity to connect, to share, and to work together. Please mark your calendar with this date and circulate the information within your network and get them connected. Should you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact at: Kate Xiang [email protected] 604-393-3251 ext.228.

7 pm – 8 pm Freshly made fruit and vegetable juices are an easy way to detoxify, nourish your body with necessary nutrients and add variety to your diet. Raw vegan expert Monika Serwa of www.growingfresh.com will show how to choose equipment, purchase produce, design your own juice recipes and more. Registration required.

Chilliwack Local Immigration Partnership is a cross sector partnership of community groups and institutions established to create awareness of services for newcomers in Chilliwack and build connections and relationships across the community. We would like to extend a warm welcome to you for joining us at our upcoming Public Forum and multiculturalism celebration, an opportunity to connect, to share, and to work together. Complimentary International Refreshments will be served. Please register by Friday March 9, 2018. Should you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact : Kate Xiang [email protected] 604-393-3251 ext.228.                  We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday March 14 , 2018.

10:30 am – 12 pm. Share ideas, learn new tips and tricks, solve research roadblocks, and learn the history of the area and era you are researching. The Genealogy Group welcomes new members.

2 pm – 3 pm. Join us for lively discussions of selected titles. Chosen books change monthly with copies provided by the library. New members are welcome to join at any time!

2 pm – 4pm The Fraser Valley MakerSpace is proud to showcase one of its 3D printers made locally in BC. Watch and learn about how this technology works, learn about the software needed to design for the 3D printer and maybe even walk away with a small 3D printer memento.

This St. Patrick’s Day we’re all lucky to have another special Twin Rinks loonie skate! Put on some green and hit the ice for some family fun and a chance to win some great prizes! Twin Rinks @ 5:30PM - 7:00PM. Prospera @ 1:00PM - 2:30 PM.

$1 admission. $4 skate rentals. Helmet is recommended. Check http://www.chilliwack.com/skate or call 604.793.2904 for the latest schedule updates.

The BC SPCA’s Chilliwack branch is inviting the public to attend its annual general meeting on Monday, March 19, at The Sardis Public Library, 5819 Tyson Rd, Chilliwack. The meeting will run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. “Each year, the BC SPCA helps more than 43,000 abandoned, abused, neglected and injured animals and we could not do this without the incredible support we get from our volunteers and supporters in communities across the province,” said BC SPCA CEO Craig Daniell. “We encourage anyone who wants to make their community safer and more humane for animals to attend their local SPCA’s AGM to learn more about the past year’s activities and to find out how they can be involved in saving animal lives.” The Chilliwack branch will be electing its new community council at the AGM. The featured speaker at this year’s AGM will be Sarah Jones, Regional Manager for the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, and Sheila Kullar, Regional Director for the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley & Sunshine Coast BC SPCA board of directors. They will be delivering a presentation on how we can each make a difference in the animal world and how involvement in the BC SPCA can shape the future of humane communities. For more information, contact Valerie Maclou, Chilliwack Community Council Chair, by email at [email protected]

1 pm – 2 pm This is a ticketed event. Please pick up your tickets at the Sardis Library a week before the event. Creeping, crawling, leaping, flying – Urban Safari's rescued wild animals move in all kinds of ways. Come meet some animals and hear their stories. Learn how to protect and care for animals in the wild.

What's the freshest herb? Spring-thyme! Yes it's true, Spring is right around the corner and it is such a RE-LEAF! If you just can't get enough of the ice though, we have four $2 Spring Break Skates at Twin Rinks! Come down for some family fun 10-11:30am March 20, 22, 27, 29

$2 admission. $4 skate rentals. Helmets recommended. Check www.chilliwack.com/skate or call 604.793.2904 for the latest schedule updates.

3 pm – 5 pm Come and get your knot on with fiber artist Lindsay Lee of Forage and Lace as she teaches the art of macramé! If you are between nine and thirteen and looking for a fun event over Spring Break, join us at the Chilliwack Library and create a fabulous wall hanging! For ages 9 – 13. Registration Required.

2:30 pm – 4 pm Have you ever wanted to visit Ancient Rome? Or outer space? Ever wondered what you would like as a Super Hero? Come and play and have your picture taken for free with our new green screen and see yourself in ways you never imagined!

2 pm – 3 pm Creeping, crawling, leaping, flying – Urban Safari's rescued wild animals move in all kinds of ways. Come meet some animals and hear their stories. Learn how to protect and care for animals in the wild.

2 pm – 2:45 pm This is a ticketed event. Please pick up your tickets at the Sardis Library a week before the event. Join Team T&J for a high-energy program of music and movement. Explore and express your imagination through the excitement and freedom of live music interaction. For kids of all ages.

March 24, 2 pm – 4 pm After a brief talk about engineering, participants will be given 5 sheets of paper and a roll of tape. The object of the class is to build the tallest and strongest structure possible. The towers will be tested until they collapse. The participant with the strongest structure wins!

Over the course of 6 months, Indigenous Tourism BC will engage with Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs in every region of the province to support the development of tourism experiences needed to meet the growing visitor demand for authentic Indigenous experiences. The one-day workshops, taking place in 6 separate areas of the province, will demonstrate the value of tourism while providing a forum for discussion and brainstorming to grow the Indigenous tourism industry. The next engagement session will be held in Chilliwack and business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members are encouraged to attend. The workshop which is set to take place this coming Saturday, March 24th, 2018 at the Stó:lō Resource Centre Building from 9:30am - 3:00pm.

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Put your problem-solving skills to the test at our puzzle contest! Compete in teams of four (come as a team or come alone and we will create a team) and be the first to finish a 500 piece puzzle. Registration is required.

Mar 27, 2 pm – 2:45 pm Join Team T&J for a high-energy program of music and movement. Explore and express your imagination through the excitement and freedom of live music interaction. For kids of all ages.

7 pm – 8:30 pm. Join us for lively discussions of selected titles. Chosen books change monthly with copies provided by the library. New members are welcome to join at any time!

7 pm – 8:30 pm. Join us for lively discussions of selected titles. Chosen books change monthly with copies provided by the library. New members are welcome to join at any time!

Join us at Twin Rinks for an Easter themed skate for only $1 admission! Hop into your skates for the final special skate of the season and a chance to win some great prizes! Mar 28 at Twin Rinks from 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

$1 admission. $4 skate rentals. Helmet is recommended. Check http://www.chilliwack.com/skate or call 604.793.2904 for the latest schedule updates.

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm In this introductory, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to apply Henna, the best way to take care of your Henna, as well as interesting facts about this ancient art. All supplies are provided for this free session but space is limited, for ages 13-19. Registration required.

11am – 12 pm. This is a ticketed event. Please pick up your tickets at the Sardis Library a week before the event. Discover the world of musical science this Spring Break! Andy the Musical Scientist amazes audiences by creating instruments out of recycled items. His show is a meeting place for the worlds of music and science. Using home made, invented instruments, world music, and humor, along with a pro recycling message, Andy enthralls young audiences with a truly unique performance!

2 pm – 3 pm. Discover the world of musical science this Spring Break! Andy the Musical Scientist amazes audiences by creating instruments out of recycled items. His show is a meeting place for the worlds of music and science. Using home made, invented instruments, world music, and humor, along with a pro recycling message, Andy enthralls young audiences with a truly unique performance!

2 pm – 3:30 pm Let your imagination inspire you! Sketch a fantastical dragon, bringing it to life using your own design variations. Add fire and depth to your creation using watercolour pencils. All supplies will be provided. For ages 13 and up. Registration is required.