Legion dinner, breakie

The Abbotsford branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 W. Railway St., has Friday night dinners from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with music to follow until 11 p.m., and Sunday breakfasts from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Next up is Ray Doucette on June 18.

Midnight hospice walk

The Mission Hospice Society holds a Sole to Soul ladies only midnight walk, on tonight at Heritage Park Secondary, 7674 Stave Lake St., Mission. Register at 11 p.m. for the 3 or 6km walk. See more at www.missionhospice.bc.ca or call 604-826-2235.

Strawberry Tea

The ladies at Crown Point II, 1450 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford, host a strawberry tea on June 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., with baked goods, door prizes and a 'white elephant' sale. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children.

SAINTS open house

SAINTS, the end of life shelter for senior and sick pets and other animals, holds its annual open house on June 19 and 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Admission is by donation to this unique shelter and is open to all, at 33860 Dlugosh Ave., Mission, off Stave Lake Road. See more at www.saintsrescue.ca

Mission Soapbox Derby

The annual Mission Soapbox Derby is on June 19, starting at 9 a.m. on Stave Lake Rd., from Knight to Prentis streets in Mission. Everyone is invited to watch the kids race and to enjoy other events, hot dog and pudding eating contests, tots and parents race and more. See more at www.missionsoapbox.com, or contact webinfo@missionsoapbox.com.

ALS Walk

The Fraser Valley Walk for ALS is on at 11 a.m. on June 19 at Mill Lake Park, Abbotsford. For more information and to register as an individual or team, see www.walkforals.ca or call the ALS Society of B.C. at 1-800-708-3228. Contact Angela Veters 604-614-7637 or e-mail fraservalleywalk@alsbc.ca.

Pancakes at St. Paul's

St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, at 8469 Cedar St., Mission, serves a pancake breakfast on June 19 from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Cost is by donation, everyone is welcome.

SPCA camps

The Abbotsford SPCA has summer day camps in July for kids aged eight to 12. Activities include games, arts and crafts, skits and guest speakers on the theme of wild and domestic animal welfare. Campers can meet cats, rabbits, rodents and socialized dogs. Camps are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except for four-day camps). The cost is $170 or $150 for students who are members of the B.C. SPCA Kids Club. Some bursaries are available for low-income families. To register visit www.spca.bc.ca/youth/camp or call 604-599-7209 or 604-850-1584.

Old Car Sunday

A perennial favourite, Old Car Sunday is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Father's Day at Fraser River Heritage Park. See more at www.heritagepark-mission.ca or call 604-826-0277.

Dad's day river cruise

Join Fraser River Safari on June 20 for a river cruise up to the Kilby Historic Site for Black Powder Day. Launch time from the Mission harbour is 11 a.m., lunch included. Cost is $110. Call 604-826-7361, or see www.fraserriversafari.com.

Powerhouse for dad

Dads get in free with a paying child at the historic and interactive Powerhouse at Stave Falls, at 31338 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Mission. See more at www.bchydro.com or call 604-462-1222.

Free dad's day

On June 20 the Central Abbotsford Community School, Abbotsford Community Services, Abbotsford Early Childhood Committee, Samex and Country 107.1 are hosting a free Father's Day event at Mill Lake Park by the new waterpark, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, with different activities for fathers and children.

Gardening for sprouts

The Mount Lehman Library invites little sprouts ages four to 10 and adults to meet at the Bradner Homes Community Gardens (3098 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford) at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays, until Aug. 26 (except July 29). Stories, crafts and tiny vegetable plots are waiting for small gardeners to tend. On rainy days, the library has short programs at 5875 Mount Lehman Rd., Abbotsford. Phone 604-856-4988 for details.

Host immigrants

The HOST program at Gladwin Language Centre seeks volunteers to help newly arrived immigrants learn about Canadian culture and practise English. Full training, support, certificate and recommendation letter provided upon completion of the program. Call Chandra at 604-854-8160 for details.

Learn English

Practise English on Wednesdays, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mission Library, (33247 Second Ave., Mission). Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610.

International Knitting

Join us for knitting, conversation and fun at Mission Library, (33247 Second Ave.), every Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. Experience is not necessary. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610.

Sale at Friendship Centre

Every Saturday the Mission Friendship Centre, at 33150A First Ave., Mission, has craft vendors, hotdogs, bannock and Indian tacos, with proceeds going to the 2010 Mission Powwow. To be a vendor contact John Diablo at 604-826-1281.

Cancer support

A Women with Cancer support group meets every third Thursday of the month at Superstore, (2855 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford) at 7 p.m. For information call 604-852-1410 or 604-504-0630.

Farmers markets

The Mission Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lane Creek Park, beside the library on Second Avenue. Abbotsford's Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until fall at the corner of Montrose Avenue and George Ferguson Way.

National Aboriginal Day

The Mission Library, (33247 Second Ave.), hosts a day of activities for National Aboriginal Day on June 21. Chehalis member Rudy Leon will start the day with a drum song at 12:30 p.m. See a basketry show, a slideshow, enjoy refreshments. Call 604-826-6610.

Abby Garden

The Abbotsford Garden Club hosts Stephen Head, talking about growing herbs, at its June 22 meeting at 7 p.m., at Abbotsford Middle School, (33231 Bevan Ave., Abbotsford). Everyone welcome. See more at www.abbotsfordgardenclub.org.

Early memory loss

An early memory loss support group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Andrew's Place, (7365 Cedar St., Mission). Upcoming dates are June 23, July 14 and 28. Call Barbara at 604-814-5600.

Family Storytime

The Clearbrook Library at 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, offers storytime with songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children ages two to five on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. until June 24. Phone 604-859-7814.

Volunteer training

Mission Community Services is looking for volunteers. Stop by MCS at 33179 Second Ave., Mission, or call 604-826-3634.

Hominum

The Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. It next meets on June 25 at 7:30 p.m. For information and location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

Lilith meeting

The Lilith Temple Society holds their annual general meeting on June 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at 32921 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Mission. Refreshments to follow.

SPCA dinner, sale

The Abbotsford branch of the SPCA presents their All for the Animals silent and live auction

on June 26, from 5:30 to 10 p.m., at The Rancho, 35110 Delair Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets are $45 and include a buffet dinner. Get tickets at the Abbotsford SPCA, 34312 Industrial Way, or call 604-768-4540.

Legion open house

Abbotsford Branch 15 of the Royal Canadian Legion has an open house on June 26 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., with complimentary snacks and refreshments. The Legion is at 2513 West Railway St., Abbotsford. Call them at 604-853-1711.

Huge Kids Swap Meet

There are two big swap meets for kids' stuff, on June 26 at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176 St., 9 am. To 1 p.m., Cloverdale. New and used items will be for sale. To rent a table, call 604-588-9919 or e-mail mattie1995@hotmail.com.

Grief support

If you grieving the death of someone dear to you, GriefShare, a faith-based video seminar support group, holds a one-day seminar on June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. Fee is $10 per person for materials, lunch and refreshments. Call 604-852-1001 to register.

Reading BBQ

The Mission Library holds a Summer Reading BBQ party on June 26 rom 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 33247 Second Ave., Mission, with hotdogs, games and Summer Reading Club sign-up. Call the library at 604-826-6610.

Mission Caregivers help

The Mission Caregivers support group meets June 30 at Pleasant View Care Home, 7530 Hurd St., Mission, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The group is for family or friends who are caregivers of loved ones at home or at facilities. Call 604-814-5600 or 604-814-5520 for more information.

From India

Malonie Hewstan has returned from an extended journey to parts of India she remembered fondly. Join Malonie, as she very kindly shares her latest adventure at Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, on Wednesday, June 30, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Book sale

Get book bargains at the MSA Centennial Library's book sale on July 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 33660 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Items for all ages, 25 cents to $2.50. This is a fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries with proceeds going to the MSA Centennial Library. Phone 604-853-1753.

Summer reading club

Mumble Jumble - the Clearbrook Library at 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, 604-859-7814, invites children ages 2 to 5 to have fun with stories, singing, dancing and whatever at this Summer Reading Club event, on July 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 a.m. No registration needed, just drop in.

Mission Powwow

The Mission Friendship Society hosts a Back to Our Roots powwow from July 16 to July 18, at St. Mary's Centre, at 34110 Lougheed Hwy., Mission. For information contact 604-826-1281.

Chilliwack Riding

The Chilliwack Riding Club celebrates 75 years at Yarrow Community Hall, 4670 Community St., on July 3, starting at 2 p.m. with games for kids and coffee/reminisce for adults, potluck barbecue at 5 p.m., fun square dance at 7 p.m. All past and present members are welcome. Contact Debbie 604-794-7479.

Marriage BBQ, car show

After 5 connection holds a barbecue and antique car show July 13 at 6:30 p.m., at Tanglebank Farms Nursery, 29985 Downes Rd., Abbotsford, with marriage educators Dave and Donalyn Currie speaking about dating for life and keeping your passion alive. Cost is $16. Call 604-856-7513 or email after5connection@abbycwc.com to register.

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Seniors council

Those interested in joining the Council of Senior Citizens advocacy group can contact Ernie at 604-576-9734 or eebayer@shaw.ca

English practise

Every Thursday from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Mission Community Library (33247 Second Ave., Mission) practice your English and make new friends. Everyone is welcome. Hosted in partnership with Community Services. No registration necessary. For more call 604-826-6610.

Help new Canadians

Abbotsford Community Services seeks volunteers for its host program, which matches immigrants and refugees with a Canadian friend, to learn about the country and to practise English. Contact Andrea Dykshoorn at 604-217-3055, or e-mail andrea.dykshoorn@abbotsfordcommunityservices.com.

Immigrant helpers

Community volunteers are needed to be hosts to new immigrants to Canada. Volunteers should be aged 17 and older. Call Chandra at the Gladwin Language Centre, 604-854-8160, come by 3145 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford, or see www.gladwinlanguagecentre.com.

Computer Basics

Internet instruction and basic computer skills demonstrations are offered in both English and Punjabi, at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford. Ask at the information desk for dates and times or phone 604-859-7814.

Word Keepers

The Word Keepers offers encouragement for all writers. They meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., Mission. Call 604-826-6610 for details.

Mission Toastmasters

Mission Toastmasters meets Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the theatre at the Cedarbrooke Chateau, 32331 Seventh Ave., Mission. Visitors, new members are welcome.

Dads and kids

Dads and kids aged 5-12 can a drop in to the Abbotsford Recreation Centre on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for obstacle courses, crazy games and more. The cost is $2.80 per child, fathers are free. For more call Jeff at 604-613-3487.

Saving Jesus

Ever feel like Jesus has been kidnapped by the Christian right or the secular left? Saving Jesus is a DVD-based small group exploration of Jesus Christ for the third millennium. Join Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Matthew Fox, Amy-Jill Levine, James Forbes and others in a conversation of who Jesus is today. They meet Sundays at 11:45 a.m. at Legal Grounds Coffee House (33775 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford). Fee is $2 for drop-in.

Valley women's network

Valley Women's Network of Mission meets monthly. For lunch dates and to join, see www.valleywomensnetwork.com or e-mail Kim at kimdennis@shaw.ca

Mission businesswomen

Mission Business & Professional Women's Club will meet on the second Friday of each month. For membership inquiries call Jenny Stevens at 604-820-2049 or Heidi. The cost is $15 for members, $20 for guests.

Seniors get active

Exercise classes for seniors run every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Abbotsford Seniors Association main hall, (33889 Essendene St., Abbotsford). Contact Donna at 604-853-5541 or Pat at 604-850-6615.

Join Toastmasters

The Toast of the City Toastmasters Club meets at Abbotsford City Hall at noon on Wednesdays for a one-hour meeting. Visitors are always welcome. For more call Jessica Dyck at 778-808- 1504 or e-mail Jess12Neuf@hotmail.com.

Memory loss support

An early memory loss support groups meets in Mission on second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, at St. Andrew's church recreation room (7365 Cedar St.) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 604-814-5600 for more details.

MS Society meets

The Mission self-help multiple sclerosis group meets on the second Thursday of each month, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, (8469 Cedar St., Mission). The Abbotsford group meets on the second Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, (3845 Gladwin, Abbotsford). Call Liz at 1-877-303-7122.

Free ESL classes

New immigrants to Canada can take free English as a Second Languages classes at the Gladwin Language Centre. Call the school at 604-854-8160 or stop by at 3145 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford, to register.

Free swim nights

The Optimist Club of Mission sponsors free swim nights for Mission youth up to 18 years, every second Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Mission Leisure Centre.

Help wanted for blind group

The Abbotsford Blind and Visually Impaired Society seeks a volunteer finance secretary and a recording secretary, three times a month, for about three hours. Call Bruce at 604-309-8496 or at 604-852-1720.

Punjabi, English Internet

Ask the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford) at the information desk about Internet demonstrations in English and Punjabi. Call 604-859-7814.

AA meetings in Mission

The Mission chapter Alcoholics Anonymous holds 17 AA meetings a week in Mission, at noon and in the evenings. Call the Mission AA at 604-864-1552 for details.

Valley women's network

The Mission chapter of the Valley Women's Network meets for lunch on the second Thursday of each month at the Bellevue Hotel, 32998 First Ave., Mission, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP before noon on the Tuesday before to kandadennis@shaw.ca or to 604-820-8228.

Early memory loss

A support group for those with early memory loss meets on the second and fourth Wednesday each month, at St. Andrew's Place rec room, 7365 Cedar St., Mission. Call Mental Health at 604-814-5600.