BOOK PICNICS

Drop in to the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., to hear a delicious story or two, plus rhymes, songs and stretches for all ages on Fridays, from now until August 20 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Call the library at 604-826-6610.

SUMMER BABY DAYS

Babies love books! Stories, songs and rhymes for you and your baby today, July 20, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue. For more information, please call the library at 604-826-6610.

MAD SCIENCE

Have a bubble shower, explore the concepts of lift and heat, taste a CO 2 burp with Mad Science today at 10 a.m., at the MSA Centennial Library, 33660 South Fraser Way, (phone 604-853-1753) and at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way (phone 604-859-7814) on July 27 at 3:30 p.m. All ages, no registration.

MISSION MUSEUM CAMPS

Mission Museum offers Friday afternoon history and fun camps from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. until Aug. 27, for children aged 5-12 with every week featuring a new theme. Sessions include group activities, crafts, snacks and are loaded with learning, laughing and lots of fun. Parents are welcome to stay with their children; extra hands are always appreciated. Fee is $5 per session or $30 for all eight weeks. To register, volunteer or get more information, call Richard at 604-826-1011.

MSA Museum camps

Planes, trains, auto, Egyptians and more are part of the MSA Museum summer camps for kids 6 to 10, afternoons till the end of August. Cost is $75 per child for a week, or $65 for family rates. Come by Trethewey House at 2313 Ware St., Abbotsford, or call 604-853-0313, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.

MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT

The Alzheimer Early Memory Loss Support group, for people living with a diagnosis, will meet July 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Abbotsford. Call Jillian at the Abbotsford & Mission Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centre for more information. Phone 604-859-3889.

FUNDRAISER DANCE

The Mission Indian Friendship Centre holds a fundraiser all-ages dance on July 31 from 7 p.m. to midnight with live band, Sugar High, a young Aboriginal youth from Katzie Reserve helping out our Youth Centre to raise funds for Project Playground Camping, a trip planned for August. Cost is $2/person, $3/pair and $6 for a group of six maximum. At the Friendship Centre, at 33150A First Ave., Mission. Call 604-826-1281.

PUPPET PICNICS

Children ages 2-7 are invited to the Pajama Puppet Picnics July 28 and Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way). Wear pajamas, bring a blanket for the outdoor fun of puppet shows, singing, dancing. No registration. If it rains, the picnic will take place indoors. Phone 604-859-7814 for more information.

CREEKSIDE CENTRE SUMMER CAMP

The Christian Life Community church has camps for kindergarten to Grade 5 from July 19-21, with lots of activities, for $10; and for Gr. 6-8 from Aug. 16-18, with field trips of hiking, canoeing, rock climbing and challenge race. Cost is $40 to $47. Camps at the Creekside Centre, 35131 Straiton Rd., Abbotsford. See www.clcc.ca

SENIORS PARK PICNIC

Abbotsford Community Services celebrates seniors with a picnic in Mill Lake Park, Abbotsford, on July 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bevan St. entrance. Thomas the One Man band provides the entertainment, and outdoor barbecue. Cost is $6 a person. To RSVP by July 22, or for a ride to the park, call Nancy Deba at 604-870-3764.

SHANDLER FUNDRAISER

Jennifer and Ian Shandler of Mission host a burger and beer and silent auction fundraiser July 24 in memory of their infant son Chase, who had gastroschisis and died one year ago. Proceeds and toys go to the B.C. Children's Hospital. People are asked to donate funds, silent auction items, or new unwrapped toys. Tickets are $15 with $9 going to the hospital, plus there is a 50/50 draw, a toonie toss, a silent auction with items including a photo shoot, a chartered fishing day trip, Blue Ray DVD player, a digital camera, and more. The event is at the Cat & Fiddle Pub, 1979 Brown St., Port Coquitlam, from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 24. To donate, contact Jennifer at shandler_jen@live.com

HOME SOCIETY SALE

HOME Society holds a huge garage sale July 24 and 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a little boy's two-wheel bike, ice skates, toys, dishes, Christmas stuff and more, at 31581 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford.