GLOBAL WARMING
“Whatever Happened to Global Warming?” is the topic of a free presentation on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. Tim Cooper, physics professor at the University of the Fraser Valley, discusses changing our habits to protect the environment for future generations. Registration is appreciated by calling 604-859-7814.
BETTER BREATHERS
The Mission Sumas Abbotsford Better Breathers Club meets Thursday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Cascade Community Church, 35190 DeLair Rd. The group is open to those living with chronic obstructive lung disease and/or asthma.
FOR WOMEN
The Women with Cancer Group meets Thursday, Nov. 17 in the community room at the Real Canadian Superstore on Gladwin Road, starting at 7 p.m. Info: Edith at 604-504-0630
PROSTATE SUPPORT
The Abbotsford Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Thursday, Nov. 17 at Peace Lutheran Church (corner of Ware and Marshall), starting at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Del Leible, a radiation therapy clinical educator with the B.C. Cancer Agency. Info: Val Strijack at 604-856-5863 or Paul Lamarre at 604-859-4650
HOLIDAY FAIR
A Christmas Fair takes place at Trinity Memorial United Church (33737 George Ferguson Way) on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event includes a $5 pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m., a craft sale and cookie walk from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a $5 soup-and-bun lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FIBRE ARTS
The Abbotsford Spinners and Weavers host a fibre arts exhibit until Nov. 23 at Kariton Art Gallery and Boutique (2387 Ware St.). The display features artwork strung together in a multitude of colours and textures. Info: abbotsfordartscouncil.com
BIG BAND DANCE
The Moonliters Big Band performs at a swing dance on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Matsqui Community Hall, 33676 St. Olaf Street in Matsqui Village, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $20, available at King’s Music, #114 – 2669 Langdon St., or call 604-853-5996 to reserve.
MOVIE TIME
Mission Library (33247 Second Ave.) hosts a free family matinee on Saturday, Nov. 19, starting at 2:30 p.m. The movie How to Train Your Dragon will be shown. Info: 604-826-6610
HYMN SING
Clearbrook Mennonite Brethren Church (2719 Clearbrook Rd.) holds a hymn sing on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. with the Chancel Choir, the Heritage Quartet, and Russ and Carolyn Bayley. Info: 604-850-6607 or clearbrookmbchurch@telus.net
YOUTH HEALTH
The Abbotsford Youth Health Centre celebrates one year in the community with an open house on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The centre is located in Abbotsford Regional Hospital at 32900 Marshall Rd. (Look for the sandwich board sign and follow the arrows inside the main entrance.) A brief presentation takes place at 6 p.m. RSVP to info@ayhc.ca or call Brian Gross at 604-897-8066.
