Learning Plus season opens

Learning Plus presents University of the Fraser Valley professor Ron Dart as he 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.

Hospital auxiliary help

The auxiliary to the Abbotsford Regional Hospital is looking for enthusiastic people interested in volunteering in several areas of the hospital. If you are interested please contact Anne Galts at 604-852-6822.

Arthritis support group

Abbotsford Mission Arthritis Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at Abbotsford Church of the Nazarene 2390 McMillan Rd., Abbotsford. Share information, education and support. Everyone welcome. Call Terry Davies at 604-853-8138 or e-mail koipond@ telus.net.

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 information.

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. Registration not needed.

Family story times

Join 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. 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, eAudiobooks

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. 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 Delaire 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.

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