Events

Friendly, acoustic song circle. All singers and musicians welcome

All attendees bring songs to sing and perform for the rest of the circle. Very supportive atmosphere.

All Seniors are invited to drop by between 10:00am and 12:00pm for a free cup of coffee or tea. Come meet other seniors. Come with any unanswered questions you may have about health or community resources that you may have. We look forward to seeing you!

This is a recurring event for every first Thursday of the month and all seniors are invited.

All Seniors are invited! Drop by for a free cup of coffee or tea between 10:00am and 12:00pm. Come meet other seniors. Come with any unanswered questions you may have about health and community resources. We look forward to meeting you!

This is a recurring event that takes place each second Thursday of the month.

Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association (CRJYAA) has partnered with Studio B Yoga & More Inc. to offer this FREE youth program for youths of all genders currently enrolled in grades 8 – 10 (for the 2018/2019 school year). In this program we will focus on our combined values; Balance, Community, Honesty, Integrity, Lifestyle and Learning. Be Chill is a FREE youth program that incorporates the foundations and values of Yoga and Restorative Justice with everyday life skills. Full of educational workshops and fun activities that are designed to engage, empower, and connect Chilliwack youth with each other and within their community. This session is 8 weeks in length and will run at Studio B Yoga the following Monday’s from 3:30pm to 5:00pm: September 24 October 1, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 19, 26. Link to Mindbody online to register and follow up with application forms to be submitted before the program start date!

The Chilliwack Youth Health Centre and the YMCA are pleased to introduce the Y Mind Mindfulness Group. This free group is for people aged 18-30 who experience anxiety. The group shares mindfulness and stress-management techniques that can help us deal with anxiety and live our best lives. Interested? Contact the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre at [email protected] or 604-819 4603. A facilitator will get back to you and register you for an information session on Wednesday, September 26th or Wednesday, October 3rd @ 5:30pm at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 46361 Yale Road. The Y Mind Mindfulness Group will run weekly from Wednesday, October 17th to Wednesday, December 5th, 5:30pm to 7pm.

10:30 am – 11 pm Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills — enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers.

Wednesdays, 3 pm – 4 pm Do you have a reluctant reader who needs some "warm and fuzzy" in their day? Reading to a four-legged buddy can help build confidence and increase self-esteem. Trained therapy dogs are the perfect fit for those needing a friend to read to. This is a free program for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Thursdays, Sept 20 – Nov 29, 10:30 am – 11 am. If you’re a rambunctious tot from approx. 18 months through 2 years (who is just a little too active for babytime) you’re welcome here! Bringing energy and fun to bounces, rhymes and songs, we build coordination and social skills while building literacy and play!

7 pm – 8:30 pm Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Miracle of Love contains stories of dating, romance, love and marriage. Local author, Glenda Standeven's short story, Some Men Run, is included in this new edition. This is the second time she has been featured in the acclaimed series. Glenda will be reading from the book and sharing laughter and stories from her 36 year marriage. Signed copies will be available for purchase at a special price of $15. Cash sales only.

The Chilliwack Crime Prevention Society is hosting the 1st annual Crime Prevention Fair. Information, activities, games and fun for the whole family. Hot dogs, bag chips and soda by donation.

Wednesdays, Nov 7 – Nov 28, 10:30 am – 11 am (Registration required, begins Oct 9). Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills — enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers.

Wednesdays, Nov 7 - Nov 28, 9:30 am - 10 am. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills — enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers.

2 pm – 3 pm Join the Friends of the Chilliwack Libraries Society on the first Wednesday of every month. This volunteer organization supports the library through advocacy, fundraising and assistance with various projects and programs. New friends are always welcome!

The Stó:lō Business Tradeshow is the 2nd major bi-annual Indigenous business event to promote the strength and magnitude of the diverse Indigenous business economy in S’olh Téméxw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory. The Indigenous business economy is strong with 300 businesses and counting, with a powerful and educated Indigenous community that has a vision to be the leading centre of Indigenous business in BC. Come out and see who your Indigenous businesses are in the Fraser Valley! Free admission.

The Remembrance Day Procession and Ceremony will start from the Royal Canadian Legion on Vedder Road at 10:30 am and end at All Sappers Park.

The Remembrance Day Procession and Ceremony will start at 10:30 am - travelling along Spadina Avenue and ending at the Chilliwack Museum Cenotaph.

7:10 pm – 8:30 pm. Ukuleles are great for all ages and sizes! Come and learn how to hold, tune and strum. We’ll be playing songs together before you know it! Come as a family and don’t be intimidated-we’re all learning together! If you have a Uke---bring it along! If not, ukes will be available to borrow for your first few visits. Program in partnership with Chilliwack Academy of Music.

Unfortunately, fraudsters continue to target seniors, and it is estimated that from January 2014 to December 2016, Canadians age 60 to 79 lost almost $28 million to various scams. Representatives from VanCity will give important information on how to keep yourself from becoming a victim. Please call to reserve your seat 604-793-9979.

Nov 15, 10:30 am – 12 pm. Share ideas, learn new tips and tricks, solve research roadblocks, and learn the history of the area and era you are researching. The Genealogy Group welcomes new members.

Fridays, Nov 16 - Dec 14, 10:30 am - 11:30 am. Learn the power of positive touch with your baby! Find out how massaging your baby can help get them to sleep faster, soothe a troubled tummy and turn a fussy baby into a smiley baby! Please bring along a blanket to lay your baby down on. For babies pre-crawling age. Registration starts Nov 1. To register, contact Elizabeth Sokolowski, Infant Development Consultant at 604-824-8760 ext. 223.

44th Annual Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market & Fundraiser for the Chilliwack Community Arts Council Market dates & times: Friday, November 16, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way; Exit 116 off Hwy 1 at Lickman Rd.) Admission: $4 (Kids 10 & under are free); parking by donation. The star of the holiday shopping season returns for its 44th year of inspired gift giving! Shop handmade creations, taste craft delights, and make merry memories with over 175 artisans under one roof; all in support of the Chilliwack Community Arts Council’s largest annual fundraiser. Follow the partridge to a winter wonderland of shopping: chilliwackartscouncil.com, facebook.com/ChilliwackArts and instagram.com/chilliwackartscouncil

In this award winning documentary the filmmaker and her mother embark on a very personal and poignant investigative journey to find out why genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not labeled on food products in the United States and Canada, despite being labeled in 64 countries around the world. It’s a visual celebration of family legacy and the love of food, cooking, and gardening. Winner of 11 awards, including 4 Audience Favorite Awards. Join us for the screening, a panel discussion and organic snacks. Entrance is by donation.

Back with a new location, UFV is set to host annual neighbourhood health and wellness fair at Vineyard Community Centre in the heart of downtown Chilliwack. The fair will run from 1 pm–4 pm on Monday, Nov 19 at 45892 Wellington Ave. Free for everyone, the fair will gather the Chilliwack community for an opportunity learn about health and wellness resources from UFV students. Students from nursing, library and information technology, kinesiology and dental, along with participating community partners will offer visitors health and wellness information, tools, and a chance to take home some great prizes. “This is a free, family-friendly event that gives our health sciences students the opportunity to practice community outreach while providing members of the public with important health information,” says Hannah MacDonald, UFV School of Health Studies director. This year students and faculty from UFV's nursing program will deliver a free flu shot clinic for adults, as well as Naloxone kits. Everyone is welcome. Drop in any time between 1 pm and 4 pm. Several community partners have teamed up with UFV for this event. Participants will be able to gain access to health services and information such as: free toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, special health topics, mental health & addictions support, clothing & book drive, support for seniors, support for LGBTQ, door prizes, free food & beverages, foot care, free adult flu clinic, Naloxone kits.

Join us for our Annual General Meeting. Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments and raffle to follow.

Directed by Ken Fynn Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny are a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill.

Time: Nov 25 & Dec 1 @ 2:00 pm; Nov 22-24, 29-30 @ 7:30 pm Cost: Adults: 25.00 Students and Seniors: $20.00 2 for 1 preview night on November 22nd Contact: Centre Box Office at 604-391-7469 to purchase tickets.

Come and get your Christmas Poinsettia, join us for a coffee and a visit, maybe even pick up some home baked goods.

$3.00 for coffee, plate of goodies and 2 door prize entries. Bring a friend for some early Xmas shopping with coffee & goodies.

Christmas Market Sat. Nov 24, 10-4 gifts galore,something for everyone. Try our Homemade Stroopwafles.

Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation’s annual holiday breakfast benefiting Chilliwack General Hospital. Funds raised from this event will support the purchase of a CT Scanner at Chilliwack General Hospital. Also, any toys collected will go to the Pediatric Unit playrooms in Abbotsford & Chilliwack Hospitals, making a child’s stay in the hospital more pleasant and items to fill the needs of youth in the Fraser East mental health programs. In the last 2 years this event has raised over $18,000 for Chilliwack General Hospital! • Breakfast Buffet • Program includes special guest speaker: TBD • Toy & Toiletry Drive (we will also be accepting Gift Card, cash and credit card donations) • Entertainment & Door Prizes

Tickets are $15 minimum donation or $150 for a table of ten. Feel free to bring toiletries for Mental Health Programs or toys for our pediatric play rooms.

7 pm – 8 pm Love to read and talk about books? Can’t make it down to the library on your own? Join our monthly BeTween Book Club and bring along your mom, grandpa, sister (you decide) who also loves to read! We read books, have lively discussions, eat snacks and meet other book lovers! Two book choices per month: one for ages 9-11 and another for ages 12-13. Recommended for ages 9-13.

Cultus Lake Park has announced the dates and activities for their annual family-friendly holiday season event: Cultus Lake Christmas. The highly popular event, which showcases the lighting of the trees throughout the park and a visit each evening from none other than Santa Claus himself, runs on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. This exciting and lively two-night holiday season celebration event includes: Lighting of trees throughout the Park, Artisan gift market, Visit from Santa Claus, Children’s colouring contest, Bonfire with marshmallows, Hot chocolate, Apple cider (alcohol-free), Holiday music. To download the colouring contest image, please visit: https://www.cultuslake.bc.ca/upcoming-events/.

1:30 pm – 3 pm Join St. John Ambulance therapy dogs, Taylah, Shaska & Abi (and their certified handlers) for an afternoon of play and experience the physical and emotional benefits of the unconditional love of a dog. For children grades K- 12.