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September 12 & 13

- The annual Art in the Park events takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Meadowridge School, 12224 - 240th St., Maple Ridge (just north of Dewdney Trunk Road.) Works by artists will include watercolours, oils, acrylic paintings, pottery, garden art, jewelry and more. Music and food available. The show will go on rain or shine. Visit www.ArtintheParkMapleRidge.com or call 462-8380.

September 12 and 13

- Katie's Place animal shelter is holding a huge garage and craft sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the shelter at 10255 Jackson Rd. in Maple Ridge. All proceeds go to the animals. On-street parking is available. Please call 463-7917 for more information and to donate salable items (pick-up may be possible). Items must not be left at the shelter without prior arrangements.

September 12

- The Pathfinder Youth Centre Society hosts a fundraiser for the local food bank from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kirmac Collision Services, 22814 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Car wash is by donation, monetary or non-perishable food item.

September 12

- Haney Farmers Market's tomatoes are at their peak. There will be displays of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes and a cooking demonstration at 10:30 a.m. Shop to the mellow tones of David Logan in Memorial Peace Park on 224th in downtown Maple Ridge from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

September 12

- Scouting registration for 1st Pitt Meadows is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows Heritage (old) Rec Hall - 12460 Harris Rd.

September 13

- The Alouette Field Naturalists travel to the Malcolm Knapp UBC Forest. Meet at the forest gate at the end of Silver Valley Road at 10 a.m. Call Joan at 460-6415.

September 13

- Scotiabank & BCSPCA PAWS for a CAUSE fundraiser from 10 a.m. at Allco Park at the north end of 248 Street. Walk led by a traditional Scottish piper. Local band Collage will perform and there will be a Swift Dog Sports Agility display and a barbecue and 50-50 draw. Visit www.spca.bc.ca/walk for more details.

September 14

- A money management seminar will be held at Harvest Christian Fellowship will be held at 7 p.m. at 12467 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Call Gordon Necember at 760-7552 for more details.

September 14

- The Meadow Ridge Singers group is accepting new members and their first meeting of the season will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Laity Street. For more details, call Lonnie at 460-9331 or visit www.meadowridgesingers.com.

September 15

- Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services has its annual general meeting at Glenwood Elementary School, 21410 Glenwood Ave., at 3:30 p.m.

September 15

- Thomas Haney Secondary will have a sports rally at the school from 6 to 8 p.m. Parents are needed to help out with the sports teams following cuts in funding. Dinner will be served and there will be lots of enthusiastic events to get parents more involved.

September 15

- The Maple Ridge Public Library offers a program on How to Plan Your Will at 2 p.m. Local lawyer, Raj Singh, will instruct you on the legalities, intricacies and importance of planning your will. For more information on this free program, call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 467-7417.

September 15

- Maple Ridge Choral Society is beginning a new season of song and will be holding its registration on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Haney Presbyterian Church on 216th Avenue. The first practice will be on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at the same location. The Maple Ridge Choral Society is comprised of a 50-member choir: All voices welcome, tenors and basses needed. For more information, contact Dennis at 465-8038 or Jerry at 463-0760.

September 15

- Join the chamber for a business Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at the new Philadelphia's (the Old Jersey Joes) in Pitt Meadows. Meet new contacts, discuss business and network in a casual, relaxed environment. Appy's will be provided by the Chamber. Cost: free

Call the chamber to RSVP at 463-3366.

September 16

- Maple Ridge Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Fraserview Village Hall, 22610 - 116 Ave. Guest speaker is Mike Lascelle. Guest fee is $2. Call 465-1223 for more detials or visit http://mrgc.50webs.com/.

September 16

- The Maple Ridge Health Unit is having a Kindergarten Booster Fair at the Health Unit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be displays, door prizes and more. For more information contact the Health Unit at 476-7000.

September 19

- The popular cookbook exchange returns to the Haney Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a book, take a book, or make a donation to the Friends of the Library. Pumpkins and large squashes have arrived at the Market, a great variety of potatoes, cabbage and apples. Jeff Huggins will entertain at Memorial Peace Park.

September 19

- I Love to Dance has its next event at the seniors centre, 12150-224 St., with a tango lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by dancing until midnight. Cost is $15 per person or $10 for seniors society members. Singles welcome. Visit www.ilovetodance.ca or call Ray at 836-7295.

September 19 & 20

- Art in the Swamp returns for two days of art displays by such locals as Rik Watson, Claire Louise Stephen, Cindi Hoflin, Sandy Moulton and Maria Daley. Come by from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at 25812 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Ten per cent of all proceeds goes to the Friends in Need Food Bank.

September 19

- St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 12145 Laity St., is holding a fall fair with a community yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with games, bake table, food and more. Tables rent for $15. Call 467-4343 for more details.

September 19

- The Maple Ridge Adopt-A-Block Society is looking for community volunteers to participate in the annual TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup of the Alouette River at Maple Ridge Park. This cleanup is an opportunity for school and community groups, families, and concerned individuals who would like to help improve the health and beauty of the waterway by picking up litter and debris. The event will take place at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Kathryn Shiratti, Community Outreach Coordinator for Maple Ridge Adopt-A-Block Society, at adoptablock@telus.net or by phone at 463-9699.

September 22

- Municipal Pension Retiree Association has a meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Maple Ridge Library. Guest speaker is from the RCMP discussing personal security and ID theft.

Call Luisa at 463-0031 for more details.

September 26

- Katie's Place animal shelter is having an open house at the shelter at 10255 Jackson Rd. in Maple Ridge between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to celebrate our first anniversary in our new facility. The cats and volunteers look forward to welcoming you and showing you around. On-street parking is available.

Health

- The bipolar and depression support group meets on the fourth Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Call Laurel at 466-1726.

September 26

- St. George's fall fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd.

September 26

- Fundraising bridge tournament for the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre at 10 a.m. Cost: $15, includes prizes, coffee and lunch. Questions: Norma at 467-2168.

September 27

- St. Patrick's Maple Ridge, 22561-121 Ave., will be celebrating the blessing and dedication of its new school building. Join in for mass at 4:30 p.m., celebrated by Archbishop Miller, followed by the blessing of the building, and barbecue dinner ($5 per person, $20 per family). Advise the parish office by Sept. 21 if you plan to attend: 463-7148.

September 28

- The Maple Ridge Coalition of Concerned Citizens is hosting a meeting in which both local MLAs have been invited at Fraserview Village Hall, 22610 - 116 Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m., to discuss legislation that will make communities safer. All are welcome to attend this free forum.

September 28

- Westview Secondary School Parent Advisory Council would like to welcome all parents to a new school year. The PAC is holding an open house from 7 to 8 p.m. for all parents and guardians of Westview students. Refreshments will be served. More info at wsspac@yahoo.com.

October 1

- Seniors Connect Group organized by the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society at 9 a.m. in the library at the seniors centre which is located at 12150 224 St. in Maple Ridge. For more information, contact Molly at 465-4299.

October 3

- The Doggy Dash is an annual fundraiser for the Network for Animals and it's from 9 a.m.-noon. There will be vendors, dog games, pawdicures, fashion show, music, draws, prizes and more. Cost is $20 per dog ($5 for extra dog), which includes bandana, treat bag, human and doggy refreshments and more.

October 11

- Have-A-Go Day put on by Golden Ears Winter Club and B.C. Wheelchair Sports for people in wheelchairs to try curling. $25 to come and try it out. The event takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Arts

- Do you sing or play an instrument? Kanaka Creek Coffee cafe will be hosting an 'Open mic/stage' every Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Acoustic only. The address is: #101-24155 102nd Avenue. Just off 240th, Maple Ridge. For more details call 463-6727 or e-mail Kanakacoffee@shaw.ca.

Nominations

- The Ridge Meadows Hall of Fame is accepting nominations until Sept. 15. Mail them to Ann Meraw at #303-22213 Selkirk Ave., Maple Ridge, V2X 2X4.

Volunteers

- The Ridge Meadows Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising events. Call 463-7722.

Religion

- Friday Prayers for Muslims in Maple Ridge are held in the Maple Ridge Library at 1:30 p.m. For details contact Shakeel at 466-9438.

Music

- Merv Tremblay & Silverado are holding a Sunday Country Jam Session each Sunday 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Witch of Endor Pub. All pickers and jammers welcome. For more details, call Merv at 820-7666.

Olympians and Paralympians

- Are you a past, present or future Olympian or Paralympian living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows? If so, Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows wants to know!

Contact 460-8300 or info@tmrpm.com to share your Olympic or Paralympic story and learn more about the local events and activities being planned leading up to and during the 2010 Winter and Paralympic Games.

Music

- Live music and More Crumbs every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. On Sept. 12 it's Bill and Velma Bjerkness.

Library

- Pitt Meadows Library's fall storytimes will run on Tuesdays starting Sept. 22 and ending Nov. 24 and on Thursdays starting Sept. 24 and ending Nov. 26 (except Nov. 5). There will be the same program on both days and will run from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of stories, rhymes, songs and puppets at the weekly storytimes. The Pitt Meadows Library is at 12047 Harris Rd.

Volunteers

- The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association needs volunteers. If you love being around horses and enjoy assisting people with special needs the association has a tailor-made volunteer job for you. NFTRA is located in Maple Ridge and needs volunteers to help disabled riders, most of whom are children, receive their unique therapy. Needed are people to groom, tack, handle the horses and act as support people for riders with disabilities. They provide free training and offer Therapeutic Riding Assistant courses and certification. Check out the website at www.nftra.ca and contact the office at 462-7786 if you have any time to spare.

Family

- West Coast Family Resources Society has two Mother Goose programs with songs, stories and rhymes for kids under the age of six. They take place Mondays at the Maple Ridge Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m. from Sept. 21 to Nov. 6 or Tuesdays at Erig Langton School from 9:30 to 11 a.m. from Sept. 22 to Nov. 10. There is no cost for these events and snacks are provided. The society also has Nobody's Perfect Positive Parenting Groups from Oct. 13 to Dec. 1 at Eric Langton from noon to 2 p.m. Register at 603-3316.

Family

- Whonnock Wee Ones Playgroup is a parent-tot playgroup which runs every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Whonnock Lake Centre (27871-113th Ave.). Each week there is a different variety of crafts, songs, play, and fun. Cost is $2 per family. Parent supervision is required. Call Sandra 462-9132 for more information.

October 28

- Come to the Pitt Meadows Library for a special Halloween storytime. We'll brew up a few not-so-scary stories, blend in silly songs and rhymes, add some lively puppets and season with lots of laughs. For all ages. Come in costume and get a treat! Halloween storytime is from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

No registration required. The library is located at 12047 Harris Rd.

November 2

- Fall and injury prevention clinic at the Ridge Meadows Seniors' Society at 12150 224 St. in Maple Ridge.

Please register for this free clinic by leaving your name and telephone number at the reception desk at 467-4993.

You can also register at the Ridge Meadows Seniors' Society Wellness Clinic on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon starting Sept. 15.

November 5

- Seniors Connect Group organized by the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society at 9 a.m. in the library at the seniors centre which is located at 12150 224 St. in Maple Ridge. For more information, contact Molly at 465-4299.

December 3

- Seniors Connect Group organized by the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society at 9 a.m. in the library at the seniors centre which is located at 12150 224 St. in Maple Ridge. For more information, contact Molly at 465-4299.

December 9

- Winter Tales at the Pitt Meadows Library: Gather the family round for a warm and festive evening of stories, songs and puppets for the holiday season. Suitable for all ages. No registration required. Winter Tales will run from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The library is located at 12047 Harris Rd.