Events

The Chilliwack Community band under the direction of Gary Radysh are seeking band musicians for the upcoming season. The band play at several events locally. Interested musicians with band experience for info please write or call jack at 604 795 4301 or e mail [email protected]

The Chilliwack Community band are performing for the Battle of Britain Ceremonies on SEPT 22nd at 1:00pm at the Chilliwack Memorial behind the MUSEUM.

The Chilliwack Songs of Praise Orchestra(CSOPO) is a group of enthusiastic musicians including full woodwind and string sections. The CSOPO usually performs at 6 different venues in a season. The format always includes numerous Sing Along favourites. Upcoming is a special at St. Paul's Church on School Street November 3, at 3:30 pm. Next is a Christmas special at the Alliance Church on Young Road. Hope to see you there.

Abstract X2 features art by Marion-Lea Jamieson and Lorrie Wager.

Admission free.

Over the course of eight weeks at the CPG comedy improv workshop, you will learn the fundamentals that make improvisation such a unique and exciting format. Not only will you spend eight weeks laughing, improv also offers a host of side benefits: - improve auditioning skills - build confidence on stage - develop active listening and communication - boost teamwork and collaboration skills - lose the fear of failure.

With literally hundreds of exercises and improv games to draw from, Dan will cater the workshop to your skill level, so all are welcome.

No class March 6.

An enriching experience with a combination of art and nature education! Ages 5 – 14, divided into a younger group and an older group. Each group will have a hands-on Wildlife Art class and an Environmental Science class based outdoors, with a short break between classes. Runs from 9:30-12:30 pm. No class on Family Day (Feb.17th). Cost is $160 per child. For a more detailed description and to register online, please visit http://chilliwackblueheron.com/homeschool-programs/

The Friends of the Chilliwack Libraries Society will be holding their annual sale at the Sardis Library! All types of puzzles are available, stock up at very reasonable prices. Don’t forget to bring in your gently used puzzles to the Sardis Library starting Jan 2, 2020 to receive coupons for half price on selected puzzles (while supplies last). Please note this sale is cash only.

10 am – 4 pm

Generation Health is a FREE 10-week healthy lifestyle program for children and their families. We will be meeting once a week as of February 3rd, 2020 at the Chilliwack YMCA. This program covers various topics related to healthy living such as healthy eating, physical activity, goal setting, body image, self-esteem and more! Families who participate in this program will receive a FREE 6-month membership to the YMCA. This program requires prior registration and screening through these details: phone 1-888-650-3141 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

More and more it is being recognized how important it is to connect with nature in order to to nurture ourselves inside and out, and the earlier we start doing that, the better! The Tots & Caregivers education program will give little ones a chance to do outdoor exploration with their caregivers and practice their budding observation skills while creating a special connection with nature . We will also do a nature themed story time and have a short snack break. The program will run on Thursday's, from 10am to 11:15am and costs $60 for 4 weeks, geared at ages 2-4.

Yarrow Library is hosting two themed escape rooms produced by “Escape on the Move Ltd.” From Langley, BC. Each room contains locks, puzzles, clues and hints that you will have 25 minutes to complete. To participate, create a team of up to 6 people and call the library to sign up for your preferred time and theme. If your group consists of less than 6 people you may be paired with another team. This program is geared towards ages 10 and up. Ninja Escape Room: Players find themselves in a Ninja’s house and must save the Emperor and his Queen to escape! Space Odyssey Escape Room: Players find themselves locked in a space shuttle and running out of air. Their mission is to supply the shuttle with oxygen before time runs out and the escape the shuttle.

2 pm – 5 pm

Ann Davis Transition Society is happy to announce that after 5 successful years of service to the community at Ann’s Treasures and Thrift located at 46230 Yale Rd. Chilliwack we have renovated and will be having our grand reopening Friday February 7th at 12:00 pm. Coffee and snacks will be served. This event is accessible, open, inclusive and welcomes all. 

For over 5 years our dedicated volunteers have worked to ensure we have our store open with friendly service for everyone. Our generous community donors ensure we have good quality items for sale or available for requisition for those in need. While we have always had our requisition program, where we give items away to those in need and we have run our Bad Date Program from the location we are now pleased to announce that our two Women’s Outreach Workers Carrie and Chrissy will now be based out of the downtown location where many of our clients come for help. Ann Davis Transition Society (ADTS) has consistently exemplified leadership in community since 1981. The vision of ADTS is "Communities free from abuse and violence." Initially ADTS was opened to offer shelter and support to women and their children who were leaving abusive situations. The society has grown holistically over the past 39 years to provide an innovative array of services to meet the needs of the community, which include: the Transition House for women and children fleeing abusive and violent situations; a permanent specialized Transition House with 22 beds for single women; women's, men's, children's, youth, couples and family counselling; various groups for both men and women; parenting workshops, including Connect Parenting; and Children In Between. They also provide supervised visits at an accessible cost. We are also the founders of Fraser Valley Marches for Women, an annual event to raise awareness of women’s and girls’ rights. The youth programs educate and support at-risk young men and women to achieve confidence so that their life choices and ability to make those choices are enhanced. The support and education assists them in avoiding gang involvement, sexual exploitation, and drug/alcohol abuse. ADTS youth counsellors are active on a 5 day a week schedule in various schools in the community.

It’s never too early to begin learning logic and coding! Cubetto is a friendly wooden robot that teaches the basics of computer programming through stories and activities. Come and transform Cubetto into a mini golf player and then learn to program Cubetto to hit a hole-in-one! For children ages 3 – 8 but families are welcome to participate together.

11 am – 12 pm

Romantic Valentine Concert performed by the CMO.

Vantage Points exhibit with artists Pierre Tremblay and Sandra Wiens. VANTAGE POINTS exhibit will be open from February 12 to March 21, 2020 at the O’Connor Group Art Gallery is located in the Chilliwack Cultural Centre at 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack. Painters Pierre Tremblay and Sandra Wiens present two different approaches to traditional subjects. Tremblay focuses on an inventive application of paint using photos of the figure in landscape as a starting point. Wiens explores how much she can pull apart and pile on top of a landscape image before it disintegrates into chaos. Opening reception is on February 15, 1-3pm. Regular hours are Wed-Sat from 12-5 pm. Admission is free. For further information check out our website at www.oconnorgroupartgallery.com. 

Learn the power of nurturing touch and communication with your baby. Through massage, your baby may benefit from interaction, stimulation, relaxation and relief. Please bring along a blanket and a water-proof changing mat to lay your baby on. Attendance at all 5 sessions is preferred, as each session builds upon the previous ones. For children who are in the pre-crawling stage. Sorry, no older siblings please. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 13. To sign up, contact Infant & Child Development Consultant Danielle Edmondson at (604) 824-8760, ext. 3246.

Fridays, Feb. 14 - Mar. 13, 10:30 am – 12 pm

Enjoy free admission to the Museum, stick themed snacks and crafts, and a complimentary screening of the film "Stick Man". Film will be shown every hour on the half hour beginning at 10:30am

Based in Victoria, BC, the Sobremesa Saxophone Quartet will be sharing their music with audiences in Chilliwack on February 20. Formed in 2017 at the University of Victoria, Sobremesa has since gone on to receive awards from the BC Performing Arts Festival and the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival alike (2017-2019). On this evening, Sobremesa will be presenting a sizeable program of saxophone music that displays the instrument's capabilities in the classical genre, and hopes to share what they love with you! Come enjoy an evening of diverse and exciting saxophone chamber music in the historic and beautiful St. Johns Church. 

Admission by donation! Suggested amount: $10-20 dollars per person. Concert is family-friendly and open to all. Come as you are!

In this introductory workshop you'll learn how to create a simple yet stylish bracelets and necklaces. Registration required. For children in grades K to 12, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult to assist.

Feb. 22, 11 am

This engaging juvenile sturgeon conservation workshop provides participants with hands-on experience learning and discovering more about conservation concerns related to North America’s largest freshwater species, white sturgeon. During this workshop participants will have the opportunity to catch, land, tag and release these fish in partnership with the Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association. This unique and engaging conservation workshop aims to connect the general public to sturgeon conservation and the Heart of the Fraser in an exciting, educational and engaging manner. Please visit the BCWF website for more information.

This hands-on event will teach parents/caregivers ways to play with your baby or toddler and encourage early literacy at the same time. Come to play and go away with ideas to try at home. This event is best suited for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger with a parent or caregiver.

9:30 am – 11 am

Most older adults take some kind of over-the-counter dietary supplement. Are these products right for everyone? Join Janet Reeves, retired pharmacist from Lock’s Pharmacy, to learn more about how vitamins and supplements can fit into your healthy routine.

2 pm – 3 pm

Everyone is welcome to join us to celebrate Ayyamiha at the Winter Family Dance. There will be activities for Children, games for all ages, a DJ and snacks. Come meet the diversity of Chilliwack.

Admission is free. We will be accepting donations to the Food Bank.

Bottle Drive Fundraiser: To help us raise funds for travel to Arizona Spring Break 2020 When: Saturday February 29, 2020 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm How: Players will be canvasing neighborhoods for empties for collection OR: Drop off at Fairfield Sports Field Parking Lot from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm OR: Email [email protected] to arrange a convenient pickup time any time up to February 29, 2020