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Residents of Abbotsford, Mission and all across the Fraser Valley are welcome to celebrate the area’s cultural diversity by attending the seventh annual AbbyFest celebration on Saturday, Sept. 27.

The public is invited to participate in the interactive cultural events presented by members of our vibrant, diverse community.

Enjoy the socio-cultural displays, arts and crafts, dances, fashion shows, entertainment and more. Food fans will enjoy the aroma and tasting the various ethnic foods that will be available at the seventh annual festival.

For more information, go to www.abbyfest.com. See you there!

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· Meet Pinball Clemons at the Industry Luncheon or in the Mercedes Booth on Friday!

· Show & Shine

· International Superstars DJ Sanj & Jay Status Take the Stage Saturday!

· Ride & Drive and Recruiting Here!

Don’t Miss these Exciting Features:

2 0 1 4 S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S*

9:30am Doors Open 10:00am Parade of Nations 10:25am First Nations Welcome 10:30am Recognition of VIPs and

National Anthem sung by Mayor Bruce Banman

10:45am African Dancing – Gratie Fugar 11:15am Kurdish Tamboor – Dalia Khalil 11:30am Abbotsford Men’s Chorus 12:15pm Philippines Dance and Song –

Sol Suyamin

* Events are suject to change without notice. 12:30pm Tha Realm Dance Studio –

Middle Eastern Belly Dancers 1:00pm UFV Fashion Show 1:45pm The Loose Ends –

Original Band (Featuring 2 First Nations Members)

2:15pm Mexico en la Piel Cultural Society Dancing

2:30pm German Songs with 9-year-old Sierra Soca

2:45pm Sun Hang Do Martial Arts Demonstration

3:15pm Bhangra Dancing Demonstration

3:45pm Gary Savard Magic Act

4:30pm Tribaleyez Belly Dancers 5:00pm TBD 6:00pm Main Stage Entertainment

Ends. Beer Garden & Entertainment Continues

BEER GARDEN 12:00pm Quieros Latin Music 2:00pm UFV Dance Lesson 1 2:30pm John Welsh 4:00pm Joel Willoughby 5:30pm UFV Dance Lesson 2 6:00pm Philippine Band 1 7:00pm Jaia Hernandez and Friends 8:00pm Festival Ends

MCs: Stan Petersen, Aaron Levy & Daryl Plecas Beer Garden: Vince Dimanno

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The AbbyFest Multicultural Festival is returning for its seventh year, on Sept. 27 at the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford Exhibition Park (32470 Haida Drive).The free event begins at 10 a.m. with the Parade of Nations – a march that displays the flags from all the countries represented at the event – as well as a short opening ceremony. The family-friendly event closes at 6 p.m.Attendees can enjoy more than 50 booth dis-plays, a number of cultural food vendors, and

a day of cultural entertainers on both the indoor and outdoor stages.

The newest addition to this years’ AbbyFest is a beer

garden, which closes at 8 p.m. and

features live entertainment. Among the many reasons why AbbyFest was cre-ated, there is one in particular that embodies its overall purpose: to foster interaction between dif-ferent communities, in order to shape an inclusive and respectful society. Abbotsford school trustee Stan Petersen, who serves as co-chair for the event, along with Ken Peterson of the organizing committee, believes that harmony comes from understanding one another, and the strength of the community comes from its diversity. “AbbyFest provides a venue for learning, communication and collaboration, and the more that we learn

STAN PETERSEN A b b y F e s t

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from each other and the more that we communicate and collaborate with each other, the stronger our community becomes,” Petersen said. “I am very pleased that so many people and organizations are prepared to celebrate this diversity.”Petersen hopes attendees find value in the festival and have fun in com-memorating Abbotsford as the “third most multicultural city in Canada.”This year, AbbyFest will feature cultural songs and dance presentations from the Philippines, Mexico, China, Germany and Indio-Canadian com-munities, to name a few.There will also be a presentation from the international students at University of the Fraser Valley, a dunk tank, a martial arts demonstration and much more. Activities for the kids include various craft activity booths, face painting, a bouncy castle and more.The evening will close with a performance from the Abbotsford Men’s Chorus on the inside stage.With the help of dedicated committee members and countless volun-teers, Petersen and his team anticipate another successful festival to celebrate the diversity of the community and beyond.

Con ’ t . . .

First time customers (bottles included with order of any Premium wine, or $20 off if you can provide your own bottles). This start-up deal cannot to be combined with other specials.

To ensure convenient bottling times before the holiday season, please place order for Christmas wines by mid-October.

Blackberry Port and Chocolate Raspberry Ports are Back!

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Christmas Wine Sale!

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*Special Pricing while quantities last!

The AbbyFest Multicultural Festival is returning for its seventh year, on Sept. 27 at the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford Exhibition Park (32470 Haida Drive).The free event begins at 10 a.m. with the Parade of Nations – a march that displays the flags from all the countries represented at the event – as well as a short opening ceremony. The family-friendly event closes at 6 p.m.Attendees can enjoy more than 50 booth dis-plays, a number of cultural food vendors, and

a day of cultural entertainers on both the indoor and outdoor stages.

The newest addition to this years’ AbbyFest is a beer

garden, which closes at 8 p.m. and

features live entertainment. Among the many reasons why AbbyFest was cre-ated, there is one in particular that embodies its overall purpose: to foster interaction between dif-ferent communities, in order to shape an inclusive and respectful society. Abbotsford school trustee Stan Petersen, who serves as co-chair for the event, along with Ken Peterson of the organizing committee, believes that harmony comes from understanding one another, and the strength of the community comes from its diversity. “AbbyFest provides a venue for learning, communication and collaboration, and the more that we learn

STAN PETERSEN A b b y F e s t

Con ’ t . . .

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from each other and the more that we communicate and collaborate with each other, the stronger our community becomes,” Petersen said. “I am very pleased that so many people and organizations are prepared to celebrate this diversity.”Petersen hopes attendees find value in the festival and have fun in com-memorating Abbotsford as the “third most multicultural city in Canada.”This year, AbbyFest will feature cultural songs and dance presentations from the Philippines, Mexico, China, Germany and Indio-Canadian com-munities, to name a few.There will also be a presentation from the international students at University of the Fraser Valley, a dunk tank, a martial arts demonstration and much more. Activities for the kids include various craft activity booths, face painting, a bouncy castle and more.The evening will close with a performance from the Abbotsford Men’s Chorus on the inside stage.With the help of dedicated committee members and countless volun-teers, Petersen and his team anticipate another successful festival to celebrate the diversity of the community and beyond.

Con ’ t . . .

First time customers (bottles included with order of any Premium wine, or $20 off if you can provide your own bottles). This start-up deal cannot to be combined with other specials.

To ensure convenient bottling times before the holiday season, please place order for Christmas wines by mid-October.

Blackberry Port and Chocolate Raspberry Ports are Back!

604.854.5353 • #2 - 2015 Abbotsford Way • abbotsfordwine.com

xpertAUTHORIZED RETAILER

™

Abbotsford WineGreat wine is yours for the makingy g

ALL Premium

(Selection & Eclipse)

Buy 1 ($10 OFF) or Buy 2 ($25 OFF)

Christmas Wine Sale!

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C E L E B R A T I N G O U R D I V E R S I T YS t o p b y a n d h e l p c e l e b r a t e t h e d i v e r s e c u l t u r e o f t h e F r a s e r V a l l e y

Residents of Abbotsford, Mission and all across the Fraser Valley are welcome to celebrate the area’s cultural diversity by attending the seventh annual AbbyFest celebration on Saturday, Sept. 27.

The public is invited to participate in the interactive cultural events presented by members of our vibrant, diverse community.

Enjoy the socio-cultural displays, arts and crafts, dances, fashion shows, entertainment and more. Food fans will enjoy the aroma and tasting the various ethnic foods that will be available at the seventh annual festival.

For more information, go to www.abbyfest.com. See you there!

HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS> PRACTICAL NURSING - 75 Weeks (Biology, Math, & English Upgrade Available*)> HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT - 29 Weeks> COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER - 49 Weeks> MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT - 33 Weeks> EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION BASIC - 45 Weeks*

*conditions apply

LEARNING WITHPUROSESINCE 1903

7 LOWER MAINLAND CAMPUSES / 13 CAMPUSES IN BCABBOTSFORD 604.504.3323 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

ABBOTSFORD MULTICULTURAL FESTIVALP R E S E N T E D B Y T H E A B B O T S F O R D N E W S

S A T U R D A Y, S E P T E M B E R 2 7, 2 0 1 4 • F R E E A D M I S S I O Nw w w . a b b y f e s t . c o m 1 0 : 0 0 a m t o 8 : 0 0 p m a g - r e c b u i l d i n g

ABBOTSFORD MULTICULTURAL FESTIVALP R E S E N T E D B Y T H E A B B O T S F O R D N E W S

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· Meet Pinball Clemons at the Industry Luncheon or in the Mercedes Booth on Friday!

· Show & Shine

· International Superstars DJ Sanj & Jay Status Take the Stage Saturday!

· Ride & Drive and Recruiting Here!

Don’t Miss these Exciting Features:

2 0 1 4 S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S*

9:30am Doors Open 10:00am Parade of Nations 10:25am First Nations Welcome 10:30am Recognition of VIPs and

National Anthem sung by Mayor Bruce Banman

10:45am African Dancing – Gratie Fugar 11:15am Kurdish Tamboor – Dalia Khalil 11:30am Abbotsford Men’s Chorus 12:15pm Philippines Dance and Song –

Sol Suyamin

* Events are suject to change without notice. 12:30pm Tha Realm Dance Studio –

Middle Eastern Belly Dancers 1:00pm UFV Fashion Show 1:45pm The Loose Ends –

Original Band (Featuring 2 First Nations Members)

2:15pm Mexico en la Piel Cultural Society Dancing

2:30pm German Songs with 9-year-old Sierra Soca

2:45pm Sun Hang Do Martial Arts Demonstration

3:15pm Bhangra Dancing Demonstration

3:45pm Gary Savard Magic Act

4:30pm Tribaleyez Belly Dancers 5:00pm TBD 6:00pm Main Stage Entertainment

Ends. Beer Garden & Entertainment Continues

BEER GARDEN 12:00pm Quieros Latin Music 2:00pm UFV Dance Lesson 1 2:30pm John Welsh 4:00pm Joel Willoughby 5:30pm UFV Dance Lesson 2 6:00pm Philippine Band 1 7:00pm Jaia Hernandez and Friends 8:00pm Festival Ends

MCs: Stan Petersen, Aaron Levy & Daryl Plecas Beer Garden: Vince Dimanno