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What's on
Student art On now at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre art gallery is the annual exhibition of high school students from School District 33. On display is a selection of art from Grade 10, 11 and 12 students. Featured is a wide range of topics and media, including paintings, drawing, printmaking, digital art, photography, ceramics, sculpture and more.
Roses and rotten Tomatoes
Do you have somebody you would like to thank? Or maybe something you want to get off your chest? Send your rose or rotten tomato to edit@thenownewspaper.com. Please keep submissions under 50 words. Watch for Roses and Rotten Tomatoes in the Thursday issue of the now
Chiefs goalie nets goal
With their leading goal scorer out of the lineup, the Chilliwack Chiefs needed others to pick up the slack. But despite a goal from the last person you would expect to score- netminder Mitch Gillam-the Chiefs were still unable to muster enough firepower to overcome the Surrey Eagles last weekend.
Ladner Community Kitchen draws crowd for its Christmas dinner
A community Christmas dinner, hosted by the Ladner Community Kitchen and the South Delta Food Bank, fed over 100 people earlier this month.
Delta staff raise $70K for the United Way
Delta's municipal employees have raised nearly $70,000 in donations for the United Way, besting last year's effort by more than $9,000.
Fire crews putting food drive in gear
Abbotsford's fire department and the Fraser Valley Auto Mall are revving up for the sixth annual Christmas fundraising drive for the Abbotsford Food Bank.
Lit trucks roll Sunday
Christmas will certainly be in the air with two festive back-to-back events this Sunday, Dec. 2.
2011 funds are put to work
The Langley Lions Club has a special way of helping Santa find children's homes each year.
Gluten-free diet gives celiacs relief
FOR as long as she can remember, Jenny Breckon suffered from gastric problems.
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Kidsport fundraiser will help 16 play
Money raised at a recent fundraiser will help 16 kids to play organized sports this year.
Smoke out free pizza by being fire smart in mission
Mission, you're invited to the Fire and Life Safety Fair on Oct. 14, hosted by the Mission Fire Rescue Service at Fire Hall No. 1 on Seventh Avenue.
Around Town
The Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk will be held at Garry Point Park on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 1 p.m., with the walk starting at 3 p.m. Registration is $25. Participants will be able to enjoy fantastic entertainment and activities, including: dog bowl licking and look-a-like contests (a $5 registration fee is payable at the registration table), a colouring contest, a scavenger hunt for kids, a kids zone (games, prizes, face painting), ask a vet booth, nail trims, demonstrations by Dog Smart and the RCMP, a Richmond fire engine, the Tim Hortons cruiser, a pet photo booth, a 50/50 draw, live music, and much, much, more! Visit spca. bc.ca/walk to register and to get all the latest news and information.
Don't delay, get your tickets today
Gate fee is still just $10 for adults or $8 for students and seniors. Or people can save $2 and get their tickets early at the Agrifair office, Save-on Foods Whatcom & Sumas, McDonald's Restaurants in Abbotsford, and Abbotsford & Matsqui Recreation Centres as well as the Parks, Recreation & Culture office at city hall. Get more details at www.agrifair. ca or follow them on Twitter @Agrifair and on Facebook.
Rakhi ribbon ritual aims to curb family violence
The relationship between a sister and her brother who pledges to protect her is symbolized in East Asia through the Rakhi ribbon. The brother ties the ribbon on his sister's wrist as a symbol of love and respect, and the City of Surrey has adopted this ritual to symbolize efforts to curb domestic violence.
Community events
A support group for parents of children with congenital heart defects and other life-altering heart problems usually meets on the last Thursday of every month (May 31) at the Yale RoadHodgins Avenue. Starbucks (45863 Yale Rd. West) at 6: 30 p.m. Email Chantelle at tcbisschop@shaw.ca.
Zellers closes pharmacy business
The Zellers Pharmacy locations at Metropolis at Metrotown and Brentwood Town Centre have closed.
