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LEARNING PLUS OPENS

On Jan. 31 Mike Novakowski of the Abbotsford Police Department presents an update on the APD's latest anti-gang measures. UFV professor Ron Dart celebrates Stephen Leacock's Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town on Feb. 2. Learning Plus classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road. Fee is $5 per class plus entrance to the recreation centre. Call 604-302-1685 or see www. learningplus.ca.

COMPUTER CLASSES AT ASA

Sign up for computer classes at Abbotsford Seniors Association 2631 Cyril St., Abbotsford on Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. to noon. Classes start Feb. 2 and Feb. 3 for beginners at noon, and for intermediate classes at 2 p. m. Fee is $60 for three weeks. Phone Jodie at 604-850-2465 for details.

ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP

Abbotsford Mission Arthritis support group meets Feb. 1 and first Wednesday of each month from 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at Abbotsford Church of the Nazarene 2390 McMillan Rd., Abbotsford. Next presentation is Arthritis 101. Share information, education and support. Everyone welcome. Call Terry Davies at 604-853-8138 or email koipond@telus.net.

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT

Teens, grab a friend and drop by the library for a teens-only movie night at Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, Feb. 2 from 6: 30 - 8: 30 p.m. There will be snacks. Call the library at 604-826-6610.

SHARING GRIEF

If you are grieving the death of someone dear, join GriefShare on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. GriefShare is a 13-week faith-based support group that meets weekly. Call 604-852-1001 for more info.

FAMILY STORYTIMES

Join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more at Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, on Feb. 3 from 10: 30 a.m. to 11: 15 a.m. Fun for all ages and stages. For more call the library at 604-826-6610.

INDOOR FARM MARKET

Mission City Farmers Market has an indoor market Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church hall, James Street and Second Avenue, Mission. For sale are crafts, textiles, baked goods, preserves, jewellery, lotion, woodwork, candles and more. Call 604-302-5561 or see www.missioncityfarmersmarket.com.

DISCOVER EBOOKS

Questions about eBooks? Drop in to Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, Feb. 4 between 10: 15 a.m. and 11: 15 a.m. and discover eBooks and eAudiobooks at the library. Staff will show how to use the database to download free books. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610.

FASTPITCH FUNDRAISER

The Outlaws 97B girls fastpitch will sell fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts Feb. 4 at the Canadian Store in Abbotsford. Sales start at 9: 30 a.m. until supply lasts.

DOMESTIC ABUSE SPEAKER

Author of Black and Blue Sari and domestic violence 'overcomer' Kamal Dhillon speaks at the Business & Professional Women lunch on Feb. 8, from 11: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Cascade Community Church, 31590 Delair Rd., Abbotsford. Non-members fee is $20. RSVP by Feb. 6 to bpwabbotsford@gmail. com.

EMPLOYEE FRAUD TALK

On Feb. 7 chartered accountant, former auditor and accounting professor Amanda Flint describes occupational fraud cases over the past decade in the Fraser Valley, at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, phone 604-859-7814, from 7-8 p.m. Registration appreciated.

MISSION 4 KIDS EVENTS

Mission 4 Kids Family Place, at 7369 James St., Mission has an evening story time Feb. 7 with a Valentine craft and snack. There is also Tuesday drop-in arts, and drop-ins for moms on Mondays and Tuesdays. Call 604-826-3323 for details.

FRIENDS OF LIBRARY

The next meeting for the Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries is Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. in the Clearbrook Library meeting room. New members are always welcome.

DUTCH KEEP IN TOUCH

Keep in touch with Dutch meets for coffee every second Monday at Intercity Café at 180-2655 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Call Corina at 604-870-1087.

CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course runs from Feb. 7 to May 15 at 6: 45 p.m., tracing history of Christian missions, with speaker Joanne Pepper, at Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. Pat Burman 604-854-5789 or www.perspectivescanada. org.

IMMIGRANT SKILLS

Skills Connect for Immigrants program has a free information session Feb. 7 from 10 am to noon. Program helps newcomers find work in their fields. Call to register at 604-866-0257, or come the South Fraser Community Futures office, 31726 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford.

WORK FOR IMMIGRANTS

Abbotsford Community Services offers a free Employment Readiness course for new Canadians. Classes are Fridays, 9: 30 - 11: 30 a.m., until Feb. 24. Free childcare. Contact Elise Marier at 604-866-5233 or elise.marier@ abbotsfordcommunityservices.com.

RED HAT MEET, GREET

Central Fraser Valley Queen's Council Queens, Ruby Ramblers and new members of the Red Hat Society are invited to a meet and greet on Feb. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the VIP room at Chances Community Gaming, 30835 Peardonville Rd., Abbotsford. Meet Red Hat members and join a chapter. For more contact Norma Gosling, 604-864-2916.

WAY OF THE SHAMAN

Register by Feb. 10 for the non-profit Foundation for Shamanic Studies workshop, the Way of the Shaman basics on March 3 - 4, at Ryder Lake Community Hall. Participants are introduced to core shamanism and initiated into the classic shamanic journey for awakening dormant spiritual abilities, healing, problem solving, and restoring spiritual power and health. Register at valleyshaman@gmail.com.

See more at www.shamanism.org.

VALENTINE DANCE, DINNER

Royal Canadian Legion Abbotsford Br. #15 holds a Valentine's Dance with Elvis (Jeff Badner) on Feb. 10, at 2513 West Railway St., Abbotsford. Roast beef dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Have fun, support your Legion. Contact Gail at 604-864-6236.