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Paul J. Henderson at phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com, fax to 604-792-9300 or phone 604-792-9117.

Harrison fall shows

The first of two shows in October is a rare opportunity is see Irish music at its best. Playing together since 1992, Rattle the Boards have been praised as one of the best traditional acts in Ireland's music scene. The band comes to Harrison Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. Note: the John Mann concert planned for Oct. 24 has been cancelled. Harrison welcomes the return of the Steve Dawson Trio on Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. Dawson is an accomplished guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. For tickets or more information contact the Harrison Festival at 604-796-3664 or check the web at www.harrisonfestival.com.

Arts council classes

The Chilliwack Community Arts Council presents fall classes for adults. There are some new classes and returning favourites being offered including: Art Appreciation starting Oct. 13, 9-11:30 a.m. and Mime starting Oct. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-Registration is required for all classes. For more details about these and other adult classes we offer please visit www.chilliwackartscouncil.com, or pick up a program book: available at the Chilliwack Arts Centre, Chilliwack City Hall, the Chilliwack Library, and The Book Man. To register please contact the Chilliwack Community Arts Council in person at 45899 Henderson Ave., by phone at 604-792-2069, fax at 604-792-2640, or e-mail at info@chilliwackartscouncil.com.

Nunsense the musical

Chilliwack Players Guild presents Nunsense, a musical comedy. Don't miss this side-splitting comedy with its mischievous singing, dancing, sweet, bawdy, and oh-so-resourceful nuns. Nunsense runs Oct. 15-17 and Oct. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. There is a matinee performance Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. and a special two-for-one preview Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Performances are at the Chilliwack Arts Centre, 45899 Henderson Ave. For tickets or more information please call 604-792-2069.

Fall Film Series 2009

The Chilliwack Arts Council and the Toronto Film Festival Circuit co-present the 2009 Chilliwack Arts Council International Film Series. Remaining films this year are: Goodbye Solo on Oct. 14; The Brothers Bloom on Oct. 21; Cairo Time on Oct. 28; and Easy Virtue on Nov. 4. All films are 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. Films are $5 per person with series passes available. For more information call 604-792-2069 or visit the website at www.chilliwackartscouncil.com.

Crafts for CGH

Come to the Chilliwack Mall from Oct. 27 to 31 during mall hours for lots of knitted and crocheted items, afghans, baby blankets, sweaters, slippers, hats, scarves, Christmas decorations, handmade walking sticks and so much more. All money raised goes directly to the Chilliwack General Hospital for much needed patient comforts. For more information contact 604-793-3654.

Thanksgiving Sing-A-Long

A community Sing-A-Long of traditional Thanksgiving songs will be held at the Sardis Fellowship Baptist Church on Sunday Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. An instrumental prelude will start at 6:15 p.m. The lively singing is accompanied by the Songs of Praise orchestra. The program will be interspersed with special instrumental and vocal numbers. Dan Goldsmith will be the emcee and Brenda DiRezze is the orchestra conductor. The church address is 45187 Wells Rd.

Rainbow of wine and food

The Rainbow Wine and Food Festival is Nov. 7 at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn, 43971 Industrial Wy. The event will feature a sampling of over 50 different wines from around the world, paired with food samples made by our Executive Chef Bill Schildpatt. Featured BC VQA wines will include Stags Hollow, Cedar Creek, Gray Monk, Blasted Church and Mt. Boucherie and Jackson

Triggs. Live entertainment throughout the evening. Organizers will be collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank, and proceeds from the event will go to the Chilliwack Fraser Rotary Club--Polio Plus to End Polio and the Salvation Army Chilliwack Food Bank. Tickets for this event will be limited number and are on sale now at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn.

Fall down dance

Annual Fall Down Dance is Nov. 7 at Jubilee Community Club (7999 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford). You are invited to a very special night of music and dancing with Juno Award winning artist Jerry Doucette. This is a return engagement for the guitar genius, who absolutely wowed the crowd when he last appeared at the hall. Tickets are $25 available at Bradner Store (5440 Bradner Rd). Doors open at 8 p.m. and as always your admission includes our world famous Late Night Bite. Get your tickets early--Doucette's last appearance was a complete sell-out. More info at 604-856-4375.

Calling all Crafters

Chilliwack and District Seniors Resources Society Time Out Program invites crafters to rent a table for their upcoming Craft and Bake Sale Nov. 28 at Mt Cheam Lions Hall, 45580 Spadina Ave. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables rent for $20. For more information please call Gloria at 604-795-3576.

Country dancing

If you like to dance to live country music the new Horizon Dance Club is for you. Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Anavets, 46268 Yale Road E. downtown Chilliwack across from J.C. Sound. Band: Just Us. Annual membership fees are, and there are special holiday events, so come and check us out.

Classic rock at the Echo Room

The Fraser Valley's first and only classic rock video dance party continues every Wednesday at 8 p.m. but has moved to Corky's Irish Pub. Hosted by Peter Graves the party caters to all ages with a focus on those over 30 in a casual atmosphere. No cover and there are drink specials. Corky's is at 45844 Yale Rd.

Trevor McDonald rocks Chilliwack

Chilliwack's hardest working musician Trevor McDonald holds Thursday jam sessions at The Vault at 8 p.m. The music and fun runs until 12:30 a.m.

Music with your latte?

The Chilliwack Starbucks hosts local musicians Amanda Lodder every Tuesday, 7:30-8 p.m.; South, every Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m.; and Morgan Mercer, select Saturdays/Sundays 2-3 p.m. Salish Plaza location.

Shower of Quilts

The Chilliwack Quilters' Guild presents "A Shower of Quilts" show at the Chilliwack Alliance Church gym, 8700 Young Rd. on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3. The guild provides charity comfort quilts for Better Beginnings, transition houses, hospice, hospitals, day cares and victims services.

A good time, literally

Literal Alley Books is a new bookstore/coffee house in downtown Chilliwack. There is live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings, afternoon tea Sundays 1:30-3 p.m. by reservation. Literal Alley Books is located at #3-46240 Yale Road East, across from the Post Office, 604-792-2665.

Volunteer Musicians Needed

A fun and appreciative group of people are in need of volunteer musicians to provide musical entertainment at a Monday morning Coffee and Jam Friendship Program for people with developmental disabilities, Monday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. Please contact The Chilliwack Society for Community Living's Occupational Centre at 604-858-6261 ext 2.

The Chilliwack Harmony Chorus meets each week on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church Hall at 9460 Charles St. Interested singers are asked to call Barry Birtch at 604-792-1442 or Gerry Sandau at 604-858-2404.

Rock/Blues/Country jams are held every Sunday night at 8 p.m. at the Army and Navy Veterans Club at 46268 Yale Rd. Equipment is provided.

Sto:lo textiles at The Reach

The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford presents a new exhibition, A Common Thread: Quilts and Textiles from Stó: lM, South Asian and Mennonite Communities on now until Jan. 3, 2010. A Common Thread examines the complex stories and meanings that are contained within each of the artworks as a way of sharing their diverse cultural voices. The Reach Gallery Museum is at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford.

Hands Across the Pacific

Back again for its ninth season is Hands Across the Pacific--a show of excellent and unique artwork from Japan, China, Korea, Mongolia and Canada. The show is at Asai's Art Gallery (45949 Wellington Ave., hours: Tues.-Sat. noon to 5 p.m.) until Oct. 15; and at the City Hall Art Gallery (8550 Young Rd., hours Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) until Oct. 15.

Book reading

On Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at The Book Man (45939 Wellington Ave.) Juanita Violini will read from her first published book The Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible and the Ignored. According to the publisher, the almanac is "a compendium of unexplained mysteries, paranormal phenomena, and incredible true tales that will amaze, confound, and remind you just how mysterious this world really is." Even Lemony Snicket, author of the acclaimed Series of Unfortunate Events, has said of the book: "From the Crystal Skull to Peking Man, this is the only believable history of the world I have ever encountered." For more information call The Book Man at 604-792-4595. Visit www.incrediblealmanac.com.

Oktoberfest Party

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 holds an Oktoberfest Party at 6 p.m. at the hall, 9350 Mary St. Come out and enjoy live music and German food. Call 604-792-2337.

Hip and hop

Hip-hop classes for kids ages 9-13 are offered Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12

9-10:30 a.m. No previous dance experience is required and kids of all ability levels are welcome. Space is limited, so sign up now. Cost is $15. Central Community Church, 46100 Chilliwack Central Rd. Phone the church office at 604-792-8037 to register.