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Let the ARTS light up your life at Lantern Fest ’15!

The Maple Ridge Festival of Light Society invites you to the 7th Annual Festival of Light on Friday,

February 27, 4pm - 8pm, at Haney Place MallFull details available on page 11

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Sarah Slean

SaturdayFebruary 14, 20158pm | Main Theatre

tickets: Adults $35Seniors $30Students $15

Three-time JUNO Award nominee and international touring artist Sarah Slean is described by TIME Magazine as “one of the most compelling acts Canada has to offer.” Slean’s music borrows from cabaret, rock, pop, and orchestral, knit together by the startling poetry of her lyrics, big voice, virtuosic piano, and dynamic live performances.

Audience meet and greet after the performance.

Piaf | Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada

SundayFebruary 22, 20157:30pm | Main Theatre

tickets:Adults $32Seniors $28Students $15

Founding Artistic Director and Choreography: Igor Dobrovolskiy

Piaf is an original ballet from Atlantic Ballet Theatre. Edith Piaf became one of France’s most legendary singers of all time. Artistic Director and Choreographer Igor Dobrovolskiy and the exceptional dancers of Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada, explore and interpret Piaf’s dramatic life shrouded in mystery, love, and tragedy reflected in her authentic and life-inspired songs.

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SaturdayJanuary 24, 20158pm | Main Theatre

tickets: Adults $30 Seniors $26 Students $15

Come watch the hilarious Roman Danylo, David Milchard, Ken Lawson, Denise Jones and Chris Casillan battle it out right before your eyes and be there for the making of a brand new web series and TV pilot.

The Roman Improv Games

The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer (a.k.a. HAM) is fueled with memorable harmonica solos, intricate guitar riffs, with elements of blues and rock & roll, and vocals that draw a picture of the south. It is blues that will have you up and dancing.

SaturdayJanuary 31, 20158pm | Main Theatre

tickets:Adults $28Students $15

The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer

Audience meet and greet after the performance.

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Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) 23

Business Spotlight - The Co-operators 29

Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala 28

Events Calendar 6, 7, 10, 11, 13

Kids Page 20

Library - Maple Ridge 14

Library - Pitt Meadows 19

Maple Ridge LanternFest 2015 11

Maple Ridge Museum 9 and 27

Meet Rebecca Fisher, Pitt Meadows Artist in Residence 16

Photo Page 24

Pitt Meadows Museum Sundays 11

Putting On the Glitz Grad Program 23

Recipe Page 8

Ridge Meadows Small Business BC Award Nominees 18

The Royal Canadian Theatre Co presents The Mousetrap 17

The ACT 2

Theatre in The Country 15

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A Boy Named NicolasNicolas Schwuchow is a gorgeous 18 month old little boy, who lives in Maple Ridge, and who has been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (“SMA”). While he’s defying the odds of the disease, he and his family need the help of the whole Ridge Meadows Community. Help is needed to ensure Nicolas receives the equipment and the care he needs, and the family home requires renovations to accommodate the equipment, as well as make it fully accessible for Nicolas.

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3) Shop at Maple Ridge Liquor store, at the corner of 207th and Lougheed Hwy, and let them know you’re there supporting Nicolas. They will then donate 5% of the sales total to the fundraising efforts.

4) Keep checking the Facebook page for details on future fundraising events. Visit: Facebook.com/A Boy Named Nicolas

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January 2, 7pmJanuary 3, 3pm and 7pmAt The Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Homeschool Day Camp

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January 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, 9 am - 4pm • For children aged 9-16. Costs $159 • Contact 604-463-9278, [email protected] visit www.timberlineranch.com

Maple Ridge Choral Society

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January 6, 7pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 12145 Laity Street. For info call Gerry at 604-463-0760 or Isabelle at 604-479-2649

The Holy Wow Poets “New

Year for Poetic Cheer”

January 6, 7 pm. At The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge Call 604-476-2787

The Garibaldi Art Club

Monthly Meeting

January 6, 7 pm. At The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge. Call 604-476-2787

Women’s AM Breakfast

Networking Meeting

January 8, 7am – 8:30amAt Fraserview Village Hall, 22610 116th Ave, Maple RidgePre-register at: womensam.ca/events/

Understanding Arthritis

January 9, 1:30pmRMSS @ Maple Ridge Activity Centre, 12150 224 StRSVP at 604-477-0425www.rmssseniors.org

CEED Centre Winery Tour

January 10, 10am – 4:30pmDeparts from CEED Centre at 11739 223rd St,Maple Ridge604-463-2229

Family Yoga At Osprey Yoga

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January 10, 11am -11:45am 201-10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt MeadowsRegister www.ospreyyoga.com

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January 10, 11am – 1pm10957 Barnston View Road (Osprey Village), Pitt MeadowsCall 604-460-8558 for information

“Moonlight Marquee”

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Hollywood Costume Party

in support of Maple Ridge

Food Bank

January 10, 4:30pm - 9:30pmat Blenz Coffee, 122-22441 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge. Non-perishable food items and cash donations are all welcome

The Odd Couple

January 10, 8pmThe Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Spring Riding Lessons


January 10 - April 1 (exact dates and times can be found at www.timberlineranch.com).Ages 9-100. Costs $319 + GSTContact 604-463-9278, [email protected] or visit www.timberlineranch.com

Songstage with Ivan

Boudreau

January 13, 7pm – 9pmThe Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Spin In with the Whonnock

Weavers January 13, 7pm – 9pm. The Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Downloading eBooks

January 15, 7pm - 8:30pmMaple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd 604-467-7417

Aromatherapy Meditation

Workshop January 17, 12 - 4pm. Osprey Yoga on the River, 201-10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows. Register www.ospreyyoga.com/workshops

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January 20, 1pm – 4pm, Free to attend. At Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre. 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge

Golden Ears Writers

January 20, 7pm – 9pmThe Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney Place. Call 604-476-2787.

Philosopher’s Cafe

January 22, 7pm – 9pmThe Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney Place/ Call 604-476-2787

Literacy Day Open House

January 23, 10:30am – 4pmPitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Rd

Growing and Enjoying Herbs

with Instructor Sue Fleming

Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 9 am - 10:30am A 3-session introductory course on growing and using herbs. Perennials, annuals and container growing. www.ceedcentre.com/organic-gardening-classes.html

Family Literacy Day – 15

Minutes of Fun!

January 24, 1pm - 4pmMaple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd604-467-7417

Lee Duckles Cello Quartet

Cellist Concert presented

by The Maple Ridge Music

Society January 24, 8pmAt Westacres, 23575 124th Avenue, Maple RidgeCall 604-467-3162

The Roman Improv Games,

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January 24, 8pmThe Maple Ridge Act, 11944 Haney Place. Call 604-476-2787

Model Railway Open House

January 25, 1pm – 4pmMaple Ridge Museum, 22520 116th Ave Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society hosts this open house. Discover the world of model railroading and diorama building from the experts.

BandstandBeautification Project

Last summer the Maple Ridge Concert Band celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Memorial Peace Park Bandstand.

After a recent inspection of the bandstand's condition, a need for some restoration and refurbishment was recognized. The

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Robbie Burns Day at the

Maple Ridge Art Gallery

January 25, 2pm – 4pmThe Maple Ridge Act, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Student Job Search

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January 26, 2pm - 4pm

In conjunction with Maple Ridge LibraryAt WorkBC Employment Services, 170-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge 604-467-7417

Lego Club – Pre-registration

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January 26, 3:15pm – 4:15pmPitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road

Golden Ears Movie Series

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January 26, 7:30pmThe Maple Ridge Act, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker

January 27, 7pm – 9pmThe Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Whonnock Weavers &

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January 277:30pm At Whonnock Lake Centre, Maple RidgeCall Marie at 604-462-9059

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Homeschool Day Camp


February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd, 9am - 4pmFor children aged 9-16. Costs $159Contact 604-463-9278, [email protected], or visit www.timberlineranch.com

Pajama Storytime –

Valentine’s Day

February 2, 6:45pm – 7:30pmPitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road

Holy Wow Poets Presents

The Poets and Artists’

Extravaganza

February 3, 7 pmAt The ACT Theatre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple RidgeCall 604-476-2787

The Garibaldi Art Club

Monthly Meeting

February 3, 7 pmAt The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple RidgeCall 604-476-2787

Family Day – Join in for FREE

Family Activities at The ACT

February 9, 11am – 3pmIncludes the Maple Ridge Festival of Light Society lantern-making workshop and the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council special craft workshop.Call 604-476-2787

Bobs & LoLo

February 9, 1pm – 2pmAt the Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Songstage with Ivan

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February 10, 7pm – 9pmThe Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Spin In with the Whonnock

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Women’s AM Breakfast

Networking Meeting

February 12, 7am – 8:30amFraserview Village Hall, 22610 116th Ave, Maple RidgePre-register at: womensam.ca/events/

Horsemanship Camp Hosted

by Timberline Ranch

February 13-15, 9am - 4pmFor children aged 12-16. Costs $139 + GSTContact 604-463-9278, [email protected], or visit www.timberlineranch.com

CEED Centre Winery Tour

February 14, 10am – 4:30pmDeparts from CEED Centre at 11739 223rd St, Maple Ridge604-463-2229

Sarah Slean

February 14, 8pmThe Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Golden Ears Writers


Stress and Arthritis

February 19, 6:30pm - 8pmMaple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd 604-467-7417

Stress & Arthritis

February 20, 9:30amRMSS at Pitt Meadows Activity Centre, 19065 119B Ave., Pitt MeadowsRSVP at 604-457-4771www.rmssseniors.org

Main Street Tours – A

Heritage Week Event

February 21, 11am and 2pmWalking tours will take place through downtown HaneyLearn more on page (?)Contact Maple Ridge Museum at 604-463-5311 or [email protected] for more details

Aromatherapy Meditation

Workshop

February 21, 12 - 4pmOsprey Yoga on the River, 201-10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt MeadowsRegister www.ospreyyoga.com/workshops

Maple Ridge and Pitt

Meadows Chamber of

Commerce Awards Gala

February 21, 6pmMeadow Gardens Golf Club, 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt MeadowsCall 604-457-4599 to purchase tickets

Model Railway Open House

February 22, 1pm – 4pmMaple Ridge Museum, 22520 116th Ave.Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society hosts this open house. Discover the world of model railroading and diorama building from the experts.

Atlantic Ballet Theatre of

Canada’s Piaf

February 22, 7:30pmAt The Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Lego Club – Pre-registration

required

February 23, 3:15pm – 4:15pmFor kids ages 5 – 10Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Rd

Golden Ears Movie Series –

Tracks

February 23, 7:30pmAt The Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Helping Boys Succeed in

School – with Pam Withers

February 24, 7pm – 8:30pmPitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road

Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker


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Sarah Hagen with special

guest Violist Tawnya Popoff

February 25, 10amAt The Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Philosopher’s Cafe


ALT Fest

February 27, 8pm - 6 GuitarsFebruary 28, 8pm - Dances for a Small StageMarch 1, 8pm - Here’s to the Ladies Who Laugh!The Maple Ridge ACT, 11944 Haney PlaceCall 604-476-2787

Service Canada Youth

Programs

February 27, 2pm - 3pmMaple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd604-467-7417

Lantern Fest ’15 Hosted by

Maple Ridge Festival of Light

Society

February 27, 4pm – 8pmAt Haney Place Mall, Maple RidgeA FREE event for the whole family!

Rock & Gem Show Hosted

by the Maple Ridge Lapidary

Club

February 28, 11am – 5pmMarch 1, 10am – 4pmPitt Meadows Heritage Hall, Harris RoadAdmission by donation

Quiz Night

February 28, 7pm - 9pmMaple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. 604-467-7417

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Friday, February 27, 2015 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Haney Place Mall

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“The Poets and Artists’ Extravaganza”Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm

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Garibaldi Art Club Exhibition

At Swan-E-Set Bay Country

Club, 16651 Rannie Road, Pitt Meadows • Every Day

Garibaldi Art Club Exhibition

At Maple Ridge Library,

22470 Dewdney Trunk RdFor the month of February

Self-Compassion Healing

Circle

Hosted by Osprey Yoga on the River www.ospreyyoga.com/workshops. Sundays starting Jan 11, 10am - 11am for 6 consecutive weeks

Pitt Meadows Museum

Presents Museum Sundays

See page 11 for the detailsSundays, 2pm – 4pm

Babytime

At Maple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk RdMondays, January 5 to April 27, 10:15am - 10:45 am

Drop-in Tech Help

At Maple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Mondays, January 5 to April 27, 2pm - 3pm

The “Edge of the Page”

poetry club + Open Mic

At Bean Around Books & Tea Every 2nd Monday from January 13, 7pm to 9pm

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

Caregivers Support Group -

Parkinson’s Society B.C.

For caregivers, family and friends of people with Parkinson’s disease. Contact Julie Lloyd, 604-459-9071 or Joanne Long, 604-462-9735. First Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am – Noon

Storytime

At Maple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Jan 6 to April 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Warren’s Free Art

Workshops

At The CEED Centre, 11739 223 St, Maple Ridge. Tuesdays, 12:30pm - 3pm

Drop in Chess Club

At Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1pm - 5pm

World Films

Maple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Tuesdays, Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6pm - 8:30pm

Golden Ears Christian

Toastmasters

At Haney Presbyterian Church, 216th Street, Maple RidgeTuesday evenings at 7:30 pm

Community Discussion

& Coffee

At The CEED Centre, 11739 223 St, Maple RidgeWednesdays, 10am - Noon

Babytime

At Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris Road. Wednesdays, Jan 21 – Feb 25, 10:15am – 10:45am

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

Parkinson’s Support Group At Ridge Meadows Senior Centre. Open to all persons with Parkinson’s, their caregivers, families, and friends. For info: Peta Purdy 604 - 463-1332 or Edith Elliott 604-463-6018 Second Wednesday of the month, January to June, 2pm - 4pm

Kanaka Open Mic/Stage

At Kanaka Creek Coffee, 24155 102nd Ave, Maple RidgeCall Pam for more info: 604-463-6727. Wednesdays, 5pm – 7:30pm

Local Voices

At Maple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Wednesdays, Jan 28 & Feb 25, 7pm - 8:30pm

Songwriters Circle Hosted

by Kat Wahamaa and Tony

Rees

At the CEED Centre, 11739-223rd Street, Maple Ridge4th Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm

Positively Speaking

Toastmasters

At Maple Ridge Municipal Hall Council ChambersWednesday evenings at 7:30pm

Storytime At Pitt Meadows Library, 12099 Harris RoadThursdays, Jan 22 – Feb 26, 10:15am – 10:45am

Kids Chess Club, Grades 3-7

At Maple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Thursdays, Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12 & 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

The Games Night

At CEED Centre, 11739 223rd St. Maple RidgeEvery third Thursday of each month, 7pm – 9pm

Blue Heron Toastmasters

At Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris RdThursday evenings, 730 - 930pm

The BAMA Bluegrass Jam

Session

Hosted by Bergthorsen Music, 12229 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows Call Gordie at 604 809 9814. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Business Card Social

Meeting

Held at Home Restaurant, 21667 Lougheed Hwy, Maple RidgeCONTACT: Deborah Raymond 778-895-6045 Every second Friday from January 9, 9: 30am – 11am

English Conversation Circle

At ISS of BC Maple Ridge Offi ce, #320 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Registration: Yumiko 778-284-7026 (ext. 1582) Fridays, 11am - Noon

Kids Yoga

For Children aged 4-9 Osprey Yoga on the River www.ospreyyoga.com/family-classesFridays starting Jan 16, 3:30-4:30pm for 4 consecutive weeks. Fridays starting Feb 13, 3:30-4:30pm for 4 consecutive weeks

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Meet REBECCA FISHERPitt Meadows Artist-In-Residence

When Rebecca Fisher became Pitt Meadows Artist-In-Residence this year, she realized that the time ahead would be exciting and maybe even ground breaking, as she works towards engaging the community in which she lives, in a fun project that would be of benefi t to everyone, no matter whether young or young at heart. The Community Engagement Project is a Reading Yurt, that will be the collaborative work of the artist, Rebecca Fisher and all community members who are interested in being part of this wonderful venture! When completed, the Reading Yurt will hold small groups of children, maybe half a dozen at a time, who will enter this very special space to sit and read. Children love making tents out of anything they can get their hands on, so just imagine how involved they will feel when they actually make a piece of this yurt and are able to see their work displayed in the completed project!

We are coming together to create our own, individual and unique piece of felt, from local sheep’s wool, that will later

become a very special part of the larger piece that will be the skin of the yurt. We will be carding the wool and in January/February (2015) we will start the felting process. When completed the Reading Yurt will travel to various places, including schools, libraries etc.

project.

Come and join Rebecca at her funky, eclectic, textile studio in the beautiful Osprey Village, by the Fraser River, in Pitt Meadows. The studio is part of this lovely village and has a cosy, antiquey feel to it. The furniture is chalk painted by Rebecca using paint she makes herself. You will see all kinds of textiles from printed pantyhose to leggings and eco-printed scarves and hats (see the owl

for the children. You will see unique textiles for the home and the body. Come sit and have a cup of tea, bring your knitting or hang out in the studio and watch the artist working with various textiles. You can also take one on one tuition or maybe come as a group and learn a new

Come browse, smile and stay awhile!

The awards acknowledge the contribution that over 400,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs in our province make to their local communities and the global economy. After all, 98 per cent of businesses in BC are small businesses, and the Lower Mainland is home to 224,700 of them.

The 2015 Small Business BC Awards opened for nominations on October 1, 2014, attracting more than 290 British Columbia-based small businesses who have been nominated so far.

Among the nominees are some local Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows based businesses.

IN PITT MEADOWS:Bayline Construction Ltd. nominated forPremier’s People’s Choiceand Best Employer

Vertical Suits nominated forBest Company

Hopcott Farms nominated forBest Community Impact

IN MAPLE RIDGE:Golden Ears Cheesecrafters Ltd. nominated for Premier’s People’s Choice

YO! from YO.com nominated forBest Concept

Left of the Dot Media nominated forBest Workplace

SocioVisual nominated forBest Online Marketer

S&B Gluten Free Inc (Otimo Brazilian Cheese Puffs) nominated forPremier’s People’s Choiceand Best Concept

The Village Space nominated for Best Concept

Corporate Mainland Move Management Services nominated for Best Employer

Casanova Painting nominated for Best Workplace, Best Employer, Premier’s People’s Choice,Best Community Impact and Best Company

The top 10 highest voted nominees in each

December 12, 2014, then go on to submit an application which judges will use to

category, announced on January 30, 2015.

Dragons’ Den-style pitch to judges to prove themselves to be one of BC’s best.

The winners of each category will be announced at the Small Business BC Awards Ceremony on February 26, 2015 at

More details on the Small Business BC Awards can be found atwww.sbbcawards.ca

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KinderHeart now offers 2 preschool program locations in Pitt Meadows: Edith McDermott Elementary and Osprey Village. Both programs offer traditional Montessori teachings with trained Montessori Directress’s.

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Congratulations to Vera’s Burger Shack at Meadowtown Centre in Pitt Meadows! They are the winner of the Harbour Air Seaplanes’ Voucher for round-trip air travel between Pitt Meadows Airport and Victoria Harbour!

A special mention also goes out to all the locations that provided photos of their display and/or a testimonial for us. Here’s a couple of those entries:

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We run several functions every year and often advertise under "events" and in the advertisement section of the Whats On Ridge Meadows Edition. We get great turn outs and always ask "what brought you to this event" "Whats On" magazine is the number one answer!! The magazine has a great shelf life and it is at so many locations around the city that we get great exposure. Thanks What's On Ridge Meadows, I love the layout and the eye catching cover!!

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On March 4, 2015, PLEA employees, SD42, local business and other partners all work together to provide local high school grads with ‘formal attire’ so that they can attend their graduation festivities

otherwise impossible for these grads to attend their ceremonies.

This event would not be possible without in-kind donations of gently used grad dresses, men’s suits/tuxedos, shoes and accessories. Just as valuable is the donation of people’s time. Having hairdressers, seamstresses, make-up artists, photographers and volunteers on the day, all help to make the students feel their best. Want to be a part of this great initiative? Contact Michelle Cherak on 604-476-2821 or email [email protected].

Prefer to donate cash? That’s great too. Organizing an event like this does not happen free of charge. Any money you donate will be put towards hiring and decorating the venue, providing snacks to participants and volunteers as well as promoting the event across local high schools and businesses who want to play a part. It’s easy to donate, just go to our website: www.plea.ca and click ‘Donate’. Make sure you allocate your gift to Putting on the Glitz when you do so.

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Music on the Wharf:Call for SubmissionsThe Maple Ridge Historical Society is seeking musical groups to submit applications to perform at the 2015 Music on the Wharf Concert Series: July 13, 27 and August 10, 24.

Music on the Wharf Concert Series is a unique performance opportunity held on the Port Haney Wharf. In its 19th year, the concert series is well established and well attended. The Maple Ridge Historical Society is

Interested groups should submit the following information:

• Name of group and contact information• Brief resume of performances• Brief group biography• Sound recording with at least three selections on CD

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• A Hardcopy CD and biography is required: We will accept burned CDs

• Must be sent by MAIL to Maple Ridge Museum• You may also drop off submission package to the

Maple Ridge Museum

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Attn:Music on the Wharf CommitteeMaple Ridge Museum22520-116th AveMaple Ridge, BCV2X 0S4

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