What's On Ridge Meadows Magazine, Nov / Dec 2014

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What’s

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CHRISTMAS INTHE PARKDecember 6th, 4pm – 8pmSanta Parade starts at 6pmSee page 38

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B3 Kings

SaturdayDecember 13, 20148pm | Main Theatre

tickets: Adults $32Seniors $28Students $15

The B3 Kings formed in 2002 for a Christmas concert at The Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver. The show was a huge success and this year The ACT is home to the annual event.

Denzal Sinclaire – Drums, VocalsChris Gestrin – Hammond B3 Organ Cory Weeds – SaxophoneBill Coon – Guitar Winter Harp

SundayDecember 21, 20143pm & 7pm | Main Theatre

tickets: Adults $43Seniors $40Students $15

This annual Christmas masterpiece of compelling and eloquent carols and stories never disappoints.

A combination of breath-taking instruments (Medieval harps, flute, percussion) and voices accompanied by magical costumes and backdrops, take you on a journey that helps makes the joy of the season come alive.

www.theactmapleridge.orgmedia sponsor11944 Haney Place

Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G1tel 604.476.2787

SundayNovember 16, 20142pm | Main Theatre

tickets $15suggested ages: 3–7family 4-pack: $501-hour performance

Adapted, designed & directed by Jim Morrow Music by Steven NaylorNarration by Gordon Pinsent

Three beloved stories by Eric Carle, award-winning children’s book illustrator and author, are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar& other Eric Carle Favouritesfrom Mermaid Theatre Michael Kaeshammer has been called a

triple-threat combo of piano virtuosity, vocal ability and charisma. His sound is a singular brand of pop tinged jazz that owes as much to Billy Joel and Paul McCartney as to Professor Longhair and Albert Ammons. Let Michael invite you in and take you on a musical journey.

Audience meet and greet after

the performance.

SaturdayNovember 22, 20148pm | Main Theatre

tickets:Adults $43Seniors $40Students $15

Michael Kaeshammer

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A Look Back at Spring & Summer 2014 12 & 13BC SPCA Events 40Bosley’s Event for Katie’s Place 41Christmas In The Park 38Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper 44Emerald Pig - ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas 45Events Calendar 6,7,8,10,11Fraser Valley Academy of Dance presents The Nutcracker 37GEMS Movie 29GEWC Scotties Tournament of Hearts 20HELP Portrait Ridge Meadows 39Holy Wow Poets 33Katie’s Place 41

Kids Page 36Library - Maple Ridge 9Library - Pitt Meadows 11Maple Ridge Legion Remembrance Day Ceremonies 25Meet Jim and Donna Milburn 24Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection 34Osprey Village Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 35Photo Page 22Pitt Meadows Museum Sundays 18Recipe Page 30Sacred Bronze Handbell Choir Event 39The ACT 2Theatre in The Country 41

CONTENTS:Where can I get a copy?Visit www.whatsonridgemeadows.ca/where for a complete list of locations!

You can also read this issue of What’s On! Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows online atwww.whatsonridgemeadows.ca

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LEGION REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES

KATIE’S PLACESCOTTIES TOURNAMENT OF HEARTS

A LOOK BACKAT 2014

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As we wave goodbye to 2014 I would like to thank everyone for their support of the What’s On! Ridge Meadows Magazine. I’m looking forward to an exciting and positive 2015 personally and professionally.

Our community is busy this November and December. We have a number of events scheduled such as: arts and craft shows, concerts, live theatre and of course, the many Christmas Festivities. All of these events, new and old, provide something exciting to do in Ridge Meadows this season.

This is also a great time of the year to assist others in our community. There are many local organizations who rely on volunteers

to help others in need. Taking the time to give back is a great way to stay connected and make a difference. After all “many hands make light work.”

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy andHealthy 2015

Caroline

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November 1, 9am to 2pmin the Church Hall, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd Artisans, Jewelry, Door Prizes, Home Baking / Preserves and more. Plenty of free parking and wheelchair accessible.Artisan tables are available for a small fee. Call 604 463-9611 or offi [email protected]

Katie’s Place Cat Ball

November 1, Dinner:

5pm Dancing: 8pmSouth Bonson Community Centre, 10932 Barnstonview Road, Pitt MeadowsCall 604-467-6259 or email [email protected]

Felice Women’s Choir

November 1, 7pmThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Call 604 476 2787

Fall Mind, Body & Soul Fair at

Osprey Yoga on the River November 2, 12pm – 4pm201-10958 Barnstonview Road, Pitt MeadowsHealth & wellness practitioners of yoga, nutrition, massage and spiritual will help you enhance your life. For more information: 604-457-0808 or ospreyyoga.com

Chamber of Commerce hosts

an All Candidates Meeting

November 4, 11:30am-1:30pmHeritage Hall Pitt Meadows, 2460 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows

Chamber of Commerce hosts

an All Candidates Meeting

November 4, 11: 30am – 1:30pmThe ACT Maple Ridge 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge

World Film at Maple Ridge

Library

November 4, 6pm – 8:30pm22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge

The Holy Wow Poets – A

November to Remember

November 4, 7pm – 9pmHost: Joe Robinsmith, Honouring our Veterans Poetry Booklet ProducerTHE ACT THEATRE, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge

Jim Byrnes with Guest Babe

Gurr

November 5, 7:30pmThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Call 604 476 2787

Shopping Event at BLENZ

Coffee Maple Ridge

November 6, 6pm – 8:30pmStart your Christmas Shopping early with: Epicure Selections; Jockey Clothing for Women; and Rosel Heim Cosmetics

Stave Falls Artist Group

Annual Art Sale & Exhibition

November 7, 8 & 9Meadow Gardens Golf Club, 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows Opening reception on November 7, 7pm-10 pm. Special guest artist this year is Amanda Jones. For more info see page 23

Festival of Lights

November 8, 1pm – 3pmMaple Ridge Public Library, 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

NOVEMBER

HELP Portrait Pub Night

Fundraiser

November 8, 6:30pmAt the WELL at Chances Maple Ridge, 22710 Lougheed Hwy, Maple RidgeVisit www.helpportraitridgemeadows.com to purchase tickets

Arts Club ON TOUR: Avenue Q

November 8 & 9The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Call 604 476 2787

Student Job Search help with

FVRL & WorkBC

November 10, 1 pm -3 pmWorkBC: 170-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

Pyjama Storytime –

Remembrance Day Special

November 10, 6:45pm – 7:30pmPitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows

Remembrance Day

Ceremonies in Pitt Meadows

November 11, 10:30am Parade starts and marches to the Cenotaph at Spirit Square11am Ceremony at Spirit Square Cenotaph

Remembrance Day

Ceremonies in Maple Ridge

November 11, 10:30am Parade commences at Maple Ridge Legion and marches to the Cenotaph at Memorial Peace Park11am Ceremony at the 224th Street Cenotaph

Dal Richards Orchestra


Imagine Iceland

November 12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmMaple Ridge Public Library 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

Chamber of Commerce

Annual General Meeting

November 13, 11:30- 1:30pmChances Maple Ridge, 22710 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge

Friends of the Library Fall

Book Sale – Maple Ridge

November 13, 5 pm - 8:30 pmNovember 14, 10 am - 8:30 pmNovember 15, 10 am - 3 pmMaple Ridge Public Library 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

Wellness Speaker Series –

Healthy Brain

November 14, 1:30pmMaple Ridge Seniors Centre, 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge

BCSPCA Maple Ridge hosts

Photos with Santa & A

Holiday Craft Fair

November 15 - 10am to 12pmNovember 16 - 12pm - 2pm Maple Ridge Branch, 10235 Jackson Road, Maple Ridge 604- 463-9511Also for sale will be homemade + gently used Holiday decorations plus crafts & baked goods

Showstopper’s Winter

Recital

November 15, 2pm and 7pmThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Call 604 476 2787


The Very Hunger Caterpillar

and other Eric Carle

Favourites


Operation Christmas Child

Shoebox Drop Off

November 17 through November 23, 10am to 4pm At Maple Ridge Baptist Church corner of 222nd and Lougheed Hwy, Maple RidgeSee page 34 for more details

Golden Ears Writers Monthly

Meeting

November 18, 7pm – 9pmIn the Lobby, The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge

Ridge Meadows Seniors

Society Presents

SENIORS SAFETY WEEK

NOVEMBER 19TH - 21ST at Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224th Street See page 16 for all the details

Dynamic Women in Action

Monthly Networking

Meeting

November 20th 12:30pm-2:30pm (Arrive by 12:15pm)Chartwell Willow, 12275 - 224th St., Maple RidgeTo RSVP contact Diane at [email protected] Go to www DynamicWomenInAction.com for more information.

Garibaldi Art Club Fall Show

November 21st - 23rdOpening Reception Friday, November 21: 7pm – 9pmSaturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm. Fraserview Village Hall, corner of 227th St and 116th Ave, Maple RidgeMore information www.garibaldiartclub.com

Canoe Crossings

November 22, 2pm - 3pmMaple Ridge Public Library 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

Homeschooler’s Market

Day - a fundraising event

with locally made goods and

services.

November 22, 2pm – 7pmMaple Ridge Christian Reform Church, 20245 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge For more information contact Leah Pillet at Ridge Meadows Homelearning Community [email protected]

Michael Kaeshammer


The Nutcracker Presented

by Royal City Youth Ballet

November 23, 1pm and 4pmThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Call 604 476 2787

Golden Ears Movie Series –

Cas &Dylan

November 24, 7:30pm The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge

Ridge Meadows Seniors

Society Craft Ladies Annual

Sale

November 25th & 26th 9:30am - 2:30pm Maple Ridge Seniors Centre, 224th Street, Maple RidgePurchase handmade items that make excellent gifts.

NOVEMBER

Golden Ears Gogos 3rd

Annual Fundraising Dinner –

African Themed

November 25, 5pm, Tickets: $25. SRT School, 10445 245 St, Maple RidgeFor more information or to purchase a ticket please contact Anna ([email protected]) or Heather ([email protected] )

Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker


Classical Coffee Concert:

Soprano Anne Grimm

November 26, 10:30amThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Call 604 476 2787

eReaders and Tablets

November 26, 7 pm - 8 pmMaple Ridge Public Library 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

Ridge Meadows Association

for Community Living “Bizniz

Mixer”

November 27, 5:30pm- 7:30pmACL Building, #1-11491 Kingston Street, Maple Ridge

Philosopher’s Café – Being

Smart is Stupid?


Holiday Crafts

November 28, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Maple Ridge Public Library 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

Breakfast with Santa at Pitt

Meadows Seniors Centre

November 29, 9am – 11amTickets are $9 each. Purchase in advance by calling 604-457-4771

Sounds of the Season with

Sacred Bronze Handbell

Choir

November 29, 2pmMusic, carols, tea and treats. Tickets $10.Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple RidgeSee page 41 for more details

12th Annual Christmas

Country Benefi t Concert for

Meals On Wheels

November 29, 1:30pmThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Call 604 476 2787

Whonnock Weavers and

Spinners 34th Annual Open

House and Sale

November 30, 11am – 4pmWhonnock Lake Centre, 27871 113 Avenue, Maple RidgeYou will see weaving, spinning, knitting, felting, and basket weaving. Admission is free, there will be a free door prize draw, and coffee, tea, and cookies by donation.

Watch the Grey Cup at the

Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre

November 30, 3pmRSVP to: 604-457-4771



Every Day

Garibaldi Art Club Ongoing Exhibition

at Swan-E-Set Bay Resort and Country

Club

16651 Rannie Road Pitt Meadows

Saturdays

10am – 3pm at Grow & Gather, 24565

Dewdney Trunk Rd. FREE shuttle bus

from the Bandstand at Memorial Peace

Park, Maple Ridge. Nov 1 Member

Appreciation Day, cooking demo. Nov

8 Celebrity Chefs Cooking 10, 12 & 2

with the Kitchenettes

Nov 15 The best of the Market’s

artisans Winter Craft Market, 10am –

3pm + Santa & doggie pictures

Saturdays

5:30pm • Community Dinners

Golden Ears United Church, Call

604.463.9622

Sundays

2pm – 4pm The Pitt Meadows Museum

Presents Museum Sundays. See page

(?) for the full details

Mondays

Ultil Nov 24, 10:15am – 10:45am.

Babytime at Maple Ridge Library,

22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Mondays

6pm – 8pm. Drop-In Knitting Circle at

Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Rd

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

to Dec 5, 10:15 – 10:45am

Storytime at Maple Ridge Library,

22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Tuesdays

12:30pm - 3pm. Warren’s Free Art

Workshops. The CEED Centre, 11739

223 St, Maple Ridge

Tuesdays and Thursdays

1pm - 5pm • Drop in Chess Club.

Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney

Trunk Road

Wednesdays

10am - Noon. Community Discussion &

Coffee. The CEED Centre, 11739 223

St, Maple Ridge

Wednesdays

Nov 5 – 26, 10:15am – 10:45am. Ba-

bytime at Pitt Meadows Library. 12099

Harris Road

Wednesdays

5pm – 7:30pm. Kanaka Open Mic/

Stage

Held at Kanaka Creek Coffee, 24155

102nd Ave, Maple Ridge. Call Pam for

more info:

604-463-6727

Thursdays

Nov 6 – 27, 10:15am – 10:45am. Sto-

rytime at Pitt Meadows Library, 12099

Harris Road

Fridays

Nov 7 – 28, 10:15am – 10:45am

French Storytime at Pitt Meadows

Library, 12099 Harris Road

Fridays

11am - Noon. English Conversation

Circle at ISS of BC Maple Ridge Offi ce.

#320 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road,

Maple Ridge Registration: Yumiko 778-

284-7026 (ext. 1582) Email: yumiko.

[email protected]

Fridays

from Nov 7, 6pm – 8:30pm. Come

Write In: National Novel Writing Month.

Maple Ridge Public Library 130-22470

Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

604-467-7417 www.fvrl.ca

Every 2nd Monday

from November 3, 7pm to 9pm. The

“Edge of the Page” poetry club. At

Bean Around Books & Tea

Poet and writer P. Charles Ransom (Phil

Ransom) hosts the event + open Mic.

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday

of each month from September to June,

7:30pm. Whonnock Weavers & Spinners

Meeting. At Whonnock Lake Centre Call

Marie at 604-462-9059

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday

each month from September to June,

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm The BAMA Blue-

grass Jam Session

Hosted by the Bergthorsen Community

Music Education Performance Society.

12229 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows. For

information call Gordie Sadler at 604

809 9814 or email [email protected]

Every third Thursday of each month

7pm – 9pm. The Games Night, CEED

Centre, 11739 223rd St. Maple Ridge

Every second Friday from November

14, 9: 30am – 11am. Business Card

Social Meeting. Held at Home Restau-

rant, 21667 Lougheed Hwy, Maple

Ridge. HOST / CONTACT PERSON:

Deborah Raymond 778-895-6045

[email protected]

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The Holy Wow Poets – Pre

Christmas Fiesta

December 2, 7pm – 9pmAt The ACT THEATRE11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge. It’s a dress up poetry recital. Come dressed in Christmas attire fi t for a ball!

Christmas Movie

December 3, 3:30 pm-5:30 pmMaple Ridge Public Library, 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

Many Candles Interfaith

Dialogue Series: Sacred

Texts 101

December 3, 6:30pm -8:30pmMaple Ridge Public Library, 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge

Art for Animals with BC SPCA

Maple Ridge Branch

December 5, 7pm - 9pmThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple RidgeAn intimate evening of art, wine & cheese. Call the branch for ticket info 604- 463-9511

Variety Plus presents “Tis

the Season”

December 5, 7pm – Maple Ridge Seniors CentreDecember 6, 2pm – Maple Ridge Seniors CentreDecember 7, 1pm – Pitt Meadows Seniors CentreTickets are $10 and can be purchased at Reception Desk of both locations

HELP Portrait – Ridge

Meadows – FREE Portraits

December 6, 1pm – 8pmHeld at Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple RidgeSee page 39 for more details

Christmas In The Park

December 6, 4pm – 8pm – Parade at 6pmMemorial Peace Park, 224th Street, Maple RidgePopcorn; hot chocolate; FREE photos with Santa & more!See page 38 for more details

Rock ‘n Roll Christmas:

Buddy and The Killer

December 6, 8pmThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple RidgeCall 604 476 2787

Pyjama Storytime –

Christmas Special

December 8, 6:45pm – 7:30pmPitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows

Adult Evening Christmas

Celebration

December 10, 7pm - 8:30pmMaple Ridge Public Library 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge

‘Twas The Night Before

Christmas Presented by

Emerald PigDec 10 -13, 7:30pmOpen Door Church, 11391 Dartford St, Maple RidgeVisit: emeraldpig.ca to purchase tickets


celebrateAT FVRL

DECEMBER


Christmas Countdown

December 11, 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm. Maple Ridge Public Library 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge

B3 Kings Christmas Show

December 13, 8pmThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple RidgeCall 604 476 2787

Annual Christmas Concert

presented by Maple Ridge

Choral Society Choir

December 14, 3pmMaple Ridge Christian Reformed Church, 20245 Dewdney Trunk RoadTickets $10 at the Door; Food or Cash donations welcome for Friends In Need Foodbank

Golden Ears Writers Monthly

Meeting December 16, 7pm – 9pm In the Lobby, The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge

‘Twas The Night Before

Christmas Presented by

Emerald Pig Dec 17 - 20, 7:30pm. Open Door Church, 11391 Dartford St, Maple Ridge Visit: emeraldpig.ca to purchase tickets

Snow Queen: A Christmas

Panto

December 19, 7:30pmDecember 20, 11am, 2:30pm, 7pmThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple RidgeCall 604 476 2787

Winter Harp

December 21, 3pm & 7pmThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple RidgeCall 604 476 2787

Christmas Haven

December 24, 6pm – 9pmAt The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple RidgeThis is a free event celebrating Christmas.

A look backat Spring &Summer 2014

Photos provided by: Brent Edwardson, Be Photographic12 To advertise call 778.240.8025 or e-mail [email protected]



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PEDESTRIAN SAFETYNOVEMBER 19th 1pm - 2:30pm

ICBC & the Ridge Meadows RCMP will be speaking aboutPedestrian Safety, what kind of precautions to take while

walking within our communities and tips for safer walking.

MATURE DRIVINGASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

NOVEMBER 20th 10am - 11:30am

This workshop describes how aging may affect driving skills, and suggests how people may compensate. The BC driver assessment

process will be described in full detail, and partisipants are advised how to do their best in the various testing situations they may face.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSNOVEMBER 21st 10:30am - 12 noon

Patrick Cullen, Energency Program Coordinator will be talking with us about how to prepare yourself, your family and pets as well as

your home for an emergency. Learn how to prepare, respond and recover from earthquakes, floods and other disasters.

SENIORS SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOPSNOVEMBER 21st 1pm - 2:30pm

Seniors of all physical ability are encouraged to join us in learning practical self defense, escapes, attack prevention and more with two multi-

blackbelt, award winning, self defense instructors. A take home Work/Street Safety guide will be provided. Cost for this 90 minute workshop is

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November December2nd: Balloon Head Productions

9th: Mural Sunday

16th: Dress-Ups and Photoshoot

23rd: Deck the Halls

30th: Gingershacks

7th: Angels and Snowflakes - Papercrafts

14th: Christmas Volunteer Tea

21st: Last Minute Gifts

Museum Sundays at the Pitt Meadows Museumruns every Sunday afternoon and is open to children and adults of all ages. Admission is by donation. For more information please give Jen or Leslie a

call at 604 465 4322

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Do you like to play Bluegrass, Old Time, or Classic Country Music?

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It’s a friendly, casual, acoustic music, jam session suitable for beginner and intermediate players who would enjoy an evening of making bluegrass and old time country music with other amateur musicians.

playing along with like minded pickers. You can join in with your own favorites, or just have fun playing along with the rest of the pickers and singers.

Not sure if this is for you? Come by and listen in any night, but bring your instrument along too because you’ll likely want to join us. The fun starts at 7:30 pm and goes till 9:30 on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts, located at12229 Harris Rd. in Pitt Meadows.A $5.00 donation is requested.For more information call 604 809 9814 or email us at:[email protected]

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The Golden Ears Winter Club is excited to be hosting the 2015 BC Scotties Tournament of Hearts BC Women’s Curling Championship, January 21-25, 2015.

This event will showcase the top women curlers in the province competing to become the BC representative at the Scotties National Tournament of Hearts to be held in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, February 14-22, 2015.

Over the years the Golden Ears Winter Club has been represented well at the BC Scotties. Maple Ridge’s Hometown Hero Kelley Law, a six time winner of the BC Scotties, still shares the record when it comes to BC women’s curling success. Kelley represented the Golden

1990. In 2003 the Toni Fister rink captured the BC title representing the club.

While CurlBC covers some of the costs of the event, there are many costs involved in hosting an event such as this. If you, your company, or organization is interested in being involved as a sponsor for the 2015 BC Scotties,

sponsorship information can be found at http://gewc.ca/events/bc-scotties/.

We also need volunteer assistance before and during the event. To volunteer for helping at the 2015 BC Scotties Women’s Curling Championship please visit the GEWC website at http://gewc.ca/events/bc-scotties/volunteer/.

Tickets for the championship will be available in November, at the Golden Ears Winter Club, and are reasonably priced at $35 for the full event pass, day passes are $10, and single draw passes are $6. Admission is free on January 21st for the opening

at 2pm.

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The Golden Ears Winter Club is located adjacent to Planet Ice in the Albion area of Maple Ridge. Please visit us at 23580 105 Avenue, or give us a call at 604-463-4813.

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Volunteering and community involvement has been a way of life for both Donna and Jim even before they were married in Montreal over 41 years ago.

With two small children they moved to Pitt Meadows in 1989 and soon became active in their new community. Church activities were a very large part of their lives as well as volunteering for community events. Jim’s

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Royal Canadian LegionRemembrance Day Ceremonies

In Flanders field, the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

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Loved, and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe;

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If ye break faith with us who die,

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields

John McCrae (1872 - 1918)

Lest we forget...On November 11 Canadians wear poppies and gather at war memorials across Canada to pay tribute to those who died in war. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the time the Armistice of World War I was signed in 1918, we observe two minutes of silence to remember.

On Tuesday, November 11……at 10:30 am, the parade leaves the Legion on 224th Street and heads into downtown Maple Ridge, ending at the cenotaph in Memorial Peace Park. After

am. Our MC for this event is Margaret Kury.

In Pitt Meadows the Parade marches to the Cenotaph at Spirit Square. Sandi Wight will MC the Ceremony there at 11am.

Each ceremony includes reading of the names of soldiers from the community who have died in wars, the Laying of the Wreaths (from organizations or individuals in the communities), a blessing, a reading of the poem “In Flander’s Fields”, and the playing of the Last Post.

Please join the Legion to honour the men and womenwho so bravely served and continue to serve our community.

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skewer into the centre of the cake. If it comes out clean the cake is cooked. You can cover it loosely with foil after 1 hour if the centre needs more time. This prevents the surface darkening too much. Leave in the tin/pan for 10 minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to cool.Remove a thin slice from all sides of the cake and discard. Cut the cake in half to make 2 rectangles. Top with marzipan and white fondant icing and decorate with a sprig of holly.

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Operation Christmas Child gives us a chance to spread the good fortune we all enjoy and take for granted in Canada. The receiving countries for 2014 are: Uruguay, El Salvador, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Venezuela, and Equatorial Guinea.

TO PACK A SHOEBOX1. Use a regular-sized shoe box. If wrapping it, please wrap the lid separately.

2. Choose boy or girl, and an age category: 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14.

3. Fill the shoebox with Hard Soap (please place soap in a sealable bag), School supplies, stuffed animals, small musical instruments, hair clips, toy jewelry, t-shirts, socks and candy (loose, individually wrapped hard candy in a sealable bag)

Add a Personal Note and/or a photo in your shoebox (not inside the donation envelope)

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7th Annual Osprey Village Christmas

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There’s lots to do and Santa Claus is coming for a visit too!The Park will be lit with thousands of lights and Holiday music will be playing.

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as a mail box for sending a letter to Santa. We’ve even got Kids Passports for visiting each booth and being entered for a prize!

You can also enjoy FREE hot chocolate, hot apple cider, popcorn and more!(We’re a GREEN event so please remember to bring your own mug!)

The parade route starts at Brown Ave, then goes south on 222nd Street and east on Dewdney Trunk Rd. At 224th Street the parade will turn south and then west on Selkirk Ave for one block.

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homeless and neglected animals of Maple Ridge.

Call the Branch at 604-463-9511 or email [email protected]

Friday, December 5th • 7pm-9pmThe ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple RidgeEntertainment for the evening will be live music and silent auction plus entry into the Gallery to enjoy the exhibition titled “Ensemble”, which features small ensembles of work in all mediums by local and regional artists. Tickets are $35 and include a glass of wine, crackers & cheese, and free entry for a door prize.

Call or email the branch for ticket informationThe Silent Auction is sponsored by our local Maple Ridge Bosley’s.

Call the Branch at 604-463-9511 or email [email protected]

Photos with Santa& A HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Art for AnimalsAN INTIMATE EVENING OF ART, WINE & CHEESE

Looking for a

Home to Call Their Own.

Crushy Crush came to us earlier this year. He had originally been trapped as a feral, neutered, and released. When he was recaptured he came to us. Within a few short weeks he went from a skittish, scared, semi feral cat to the sweetest little boy. Not only is Crush remarkably adorable, but he also has a great personality. Although he is still a little shy, he will follow you around and do just about anything to get your attention. Crush is young and will probably be happiest in a home where he will have other feline playmates.

This sad face belongs to Rainey who came to us from another shelter. She was found as a stray, and it was clear that any home she may have had in the past had neglected her. Rainey is about 8 to 10 years old. When she was found she was thin, dirty, her nails had grown into her pads and were infected. Rainey has obviously been through a lot, and although she is not aggressive or mean she is a bit weary of humans. Who can blame her. Rainey needs a quiet home, where we are sure she will make someone a loving, devoted companion.

To adopt a homeless cat or bunny please call

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LUNCH, DINNER OR YOUR NEXT PARTY, LET US DO THE COOKING FOR YOU!

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Families In Need

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society

www.mrpmchristmashamper.org

If you think that your family will be in need this Christmas season please go to our website and check

out this year’s registration dates, locations and what documents that you will need to bring to qualify.

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Drop off gifts

“Kids Only” Gift Shoppe is desperate for items suitable for adult Christmas gifts. The children have the opportunity to shop for a FREE gift for their mum, dad or caregiver on December 14th.

“Rudolph’s Recycle Shoppe” will be open from November 17th – December 12th to accept your used toys, household items, clothing for all ages, and warm blankets.

We’re always desperate for teen gifts. Often teen gifts are not on people’s minds when they think about Christmas. We have hundreds of teens in our registered families and we believe they deserve to be part of the family gift opening. Fuzzy blankets, sports items, hair straighteners /curling irons, teens crafts and gift cards (movie theatres, music stores, local malls and clothing stores are the most requested items).

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disadvantaged families in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows a wonderful Christmas.

Toys can be dropped in our donation boxes at Valleyfair Mall and Haney Place Mall plus at Otter

Ridge News, and the Maple Ridge Times. (Look for our Santa Hat logo on the box!)

Cash can be donated at the Christmas Hamper

the Paypal link on our website (www.mrpmchristmashamper.org)



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A children’s workshop will be going on all day! December 6, 10am – 4pm

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Helpful Drycleaning advice from Brenda at West Ridge Drycleaners:

Call: (604) 459-1147 www.westridgedrycleaners.comwww.facebook.com/westridge.drycleaners

In West Ridge Centre at Lougheed & 207th Street #13 20691 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge

Hours: Monday - Friday 7am to 6pm • Saturday - 9am to 5pmSame Day Service if dropped off by 10am!

Now is a great time to bring in your sleeping bags to Brenda at Westridge Drycleaners, before you store them for the winter. It’s best not to store sleeping bags that are dirty. Whether they are filled with down or synthetic fibers, remnant body oils and dirt can affect their insulation.

And as the weather cools, it’s time to freshen those comforters and quilts.

Quilts and comforters that are used on a daily basis usually need to be washed once per year. However, if you have pets or children, you may want to have them cleaned more often.

Don’t try using your home washing machine if it has an agitator in it as the agitators can tear sleeping bags and put unnecessary stress on comforters. These big items can also be too heavy and cause damage to your machine and that damage is not generally covered under warranties.

The drying process is also a very important step. Down filling must be completely dry to avoid the formation of mildew.

When bringing in large items, please note that the cleaning process takes a lot of time; drying alone can take up to 12 hours. Give us enough time to ensure the job is done right for you.

Feel free to stop in and ask Brenda. With over 30 years of drycleaning and pressing experience she’s your fabric and drycleaning expert.

It’s time to have your sleeping bags and comforters cleaned!

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What's On Ridge Meadows Magazine, Nov / Dec 2014