WALK FOR ALS
The Peoples Drug Mart Walk for ALS takes place Saturday, June 13 at Mill Lake Park. Activities get underway at 10 a.m., and the 5 km walk begins at 11 a.m. Proceeds go to the ALS Society of B.C. Register at walkforals.ca.
ANONYMOUS ART SHOW
An opening reception takes place Saturday, June 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. for the second annual Anonymous Art Show Fundraiser at Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware St. Each piece in the show is on an unframed canvas, and the artists remain anonymous until after their pieces are purchased. The show runs until July 7. Info: abbotsfordartscouncil.com or 604-852-9358
STRAWBERRY TEA
The ladies auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion in Abbotsford hosts a Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the legion (2513 West Railway).
FAMILY CLUB DAY
Abbotsford Magnuson Ford Soccer Club hosts its first Family Club Day on Saturday, June 13 at Bateman Park, starting at 10 a.m. The day includes skills competitions, soccer golf, a concession stand, mini games and tents from community groups.
WALK TO CURE DIABETES
The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes is held Sunday, June 14 at Mill Lake Park. Check-in time is at 11 a.m., and the 3 km walk starts at 2 p.m. The event raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Info: jdrf.ca
SESSION FOR LANDLORDS
Abbotsford Community Services (2420 Montrose Ave.) hosts an information meeting for landlords called “The Benefits of Renting to Youth” on Tuesday, June 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: Jamie Fox at 604-614-5157
INSPIRED SPEAKERS
Connect Now holds a meeting in its Inspired Influencers Speaker Series on Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Red 21 Restaurant in Playtime Gaming, 30835 Peardonville Rd. Info: inspiredinfluencer.com
GENEALOGY SOCIETY
The Abbotsford Genealogical Society meets Thursday, June 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at The Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way. The meeting includes a panel discussion into how to: plan a genealogical trip, undertake beginner research, search for First Nations records and use genealogy computer programs to create reports and charts. There is a $2 cost for non-members.
WOMEN WITH CANCER
The Women with Cancer Support Group meets Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd. Come out for a friendly, relaxed evening where you will find understanding and compassion. Info: Edith at 604-289-0630
DOWN SYNDROME WALK
The ninth annual Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness is held Saturday, June 20 at Mill Lake Park from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event promotes awareness for, and inclusion of, people with Down syndrome and raises money to support families in the Fraser Valley. Info: fvdss.org
CARPET BOWLING
Carpet bowling takes place every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd. Cost is $1.25. Info: 604-853-5532
BLIND GROUP MEETS
The Blind and Visually Impaired Society meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Legacy Sports Centre, #4 – 3270 Trethewey St. Info: 604-626-0643
BINGO AT LEGION
Bingo is held every Sunday as the Abbotsford Legion (2513 West Railway St.) at 2 p.m. Cost is 50 cents per ticket and all players over the age of 19 are welcome. Info: Peter at columbia.49@shaw.ca or call the branch at 604-853-1711
