Events

Enrich your life through singing with Barbershop style community chorus Mondays 7pm!

Ch. Harmony is a non-profit society open to the public.

You are invited to attend “Light & Shadow Photographic Exhibition”. Where: The Art Gallery, Chilliwack Cultural Center. When: April 2 to May 9, 2015, Noon to 5pm, Wednesday through Saturday. Meet the Artists Reception: Saturday, April 11; 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Light & Shadow is a group photographic exhibition featuring the works of Mary Askey, Linda Brown, Mary Chalmers Main, Zidonja Ganert, Delphine Gornall, Fred Gornall, Michael Hamilton-Clark, Jenna Hauck, Vickie Legere and Pat Tessier. The exhibition illustrates that the moments we capture and the stories we tell with our images are all contingent on the quality and nature of the light on our subject. Light creates mood: who’s spirits haven’t been lifted by a magnificent sunrise or sunset? Light reflects back on windows and water. Light casts shadows to create drama or a moment of whimsy. As photographic artists the camera is the tool we use to share the world as we see it! We look forward to seeing you there!

Opening hours are from 12 noon to 5 pm, Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is free.

Wednesdays, (excluding holidays), 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. If you are learning English and want to practice speaking with other people in a friendly, casual place then join us for weekly guided discussions about Canadian culture, food, current events and other topics. In partnership with the Chilliwack Learning Society.

Mondays, (excluding holidays), 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. If you are learning English and want to practice speaking with other people in a friendly, casual place then join us for weekly guided discussions about Canadian culture, food, current events and other topics.

Mondays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Come together and share your love of needle arts with other needlework enthusiasts. Whether you love cross-stitch, embroidery or other types of needle art, come work on your project with others who share the same passion. Bring your projects, additional lighting, and your enthusiasm.

Art Exhibition! Opening on May 29, the collection feature the works of Five women that used a variety of mixed media of paints, pastels, inks, papers and found materials to create their collage art. Exhibiting artists that make up the Five are Christine Newsome, Janet Carroll, Vicky Ray, Dianne Hultgren and Betty Meiszner. Join us for opening night at the Art Room gallery from 6 pm to 7:30 pm on May 29. Refreshments will be available. All Welcome! Please RSVP to the Art Room for this opening reception event at 604-769-2787. 20-5725 Vedder Rd. The exhibition will be on view at the Art Room from May 29 to July 21, 2015.

Canada Day celebrations in Chilliwack start with the traditional Kiwanis pancake breakfast at 8:00 am at Evergreen Hall, featuring the Chilliwack Community Band and local dignitaries. This year the party gets started at 5:00 pm at Townsend Park. The will be a great assortment of food vendors and picnic tables in the main parking lot off Ashwell Road. The party also includes the YMCA Kids Zone, featuring face painting, crafts and games, as well as the Chartwell Senior Zone with special bleacher seating, tents and more. Special performances and fireworks will round out the event. This year there will not be any daytime activities scheduled. Local Entertainer and Canada Day event organizer Trevor McDonald explains that the hope is that people will enjoy the day with family and friends before coming back to Townsend Park for fireworks and an amazing evening stage show.

Join our Facebook event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/815038221921183/

More info visit; http://www.chilliwack.com/canadaday

Bring the family and please join us for our annual City of Chilliwack Fire Department Canada Day Pancake Breakfast! Wednesday, July 1, 2015, Chilliwack Fire Hall #1, 45950 Cheam Avenue, 8:00 a.m. By donation. All proceeds go to our Chilliwack Firefighters Charitable Society!

Come on down to Evergreen Hall and check out some amazing vendors! A mix of homemade products, home-based businesses, and some vintage finds all under one roof! Food trucks, kids table, and a little something for everyone! A great way to spend a Saturday! Event runs from 9am to 3pm. Admission is free, and everyone who walks through the door has a chance at winning 'Market Money' to be used at any Market Madness event or vendor!

Ages: 7-11 years, 10:30 am-12:00 pm. $60. Kids-Create a variety of crafts that celebrate the summer season! Make a hummingbird feeder, create lovely wind chimes, and decorate a clay pot with your own designs. You will also make a homemade stepping stone to decorate your backyard.

Learn how to make tasty, healthy home cooked food from scratch on a budget. Supplies included.

Monday - Friday 12-2 pm. Ages 18+. $65.

Jump into Summer: Let's have some fun in the sun! We will kick off the summer by playing games, making some crafts, and meeting new friends.

*Kindergarten to 12 years *Monday-Friday, 9-5pm *$27/day

British Columbia is known for its spectacular nature but there is little awareness of the many species under threat. Through a hands on program Species at Risk, the new traveling exhibition from the BC Royal Museum looks at why certain species are at risk, what their loss could mean, and how you can help.

Improve strength, flexibility, reduce stress, and find inner calm in a beginner welcome class. Please bring your own mat or blanket.

Mondays 7:15-8:15 pm. Ages 18+. $55.

Ages: 7-11 years. 10:00-11:30 am. $50. Love shooting hoops, dribbling the ball… Then join us for some B-ball. Have fun while learning great drills and fundamental skills.

Participants will prepare an appetizer, main course and a dessert each to take home. New recipes each session.

Monday-Friday 9:30-11:30 am. Ages 6-12 years. $65.

Ages: 6-12 years. 9:00-5:00, $30 per day (extra $5 for extended hours 8-6). Register for one day or all week. Pack your suitcase, grab your passport and get ready to travel the world! This week we’ll expand our horizons and explore the many different cultures from around the globe. South American rain-sticks, Australian dot painting, and the Greek Statue game are just the beginning. Follow us to Langley’s Extreme Air Park where we’ll jump and soar through the air! Please contact PHECSA office for registration.

10:00 am-11:30 am. Introduce kids to the love of books and language with a special Storytime in the Park! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. There will also be face painting, prizes and snacks. Non-perishable foods items generously accepted for The Full Cupboard, benefiting our local food bank. Sponsored by FVRL, Chilliwack Learning Society and Envision Financial.

Kreative Kids. Ages: 7-12, Tues. & Thurs, 1:00-3:00 pm. Cost: $20 per week. *Members save 10%. In our caring environment, children will participate in fun and enjoyable activities including arts and crafts, storytelling, imaginative play all in the theme listed for the week’s sessions. Programs are safe and well-organized and are designed in relation to the child’s age and level of development. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle. July 7 & 9: Art from Scratch: Learn how to create a variety of art materials from everyday items that will be incorporated into different art projects! July 14 & 16: The Art of Nature: In these classes we will be exploring the art that nature provides using natural materials. July 21 & 23: ARTSplosions! Science Lab: Taking science out of the lab and into the art studio from chemistry to biology to ecology, art and science explode. July 28 & 30: World Art: Take a journey around the world and learn about some of the different cultures through traditional folk art using different materials and art techniques. August 4 & 6: Animal Planet: Take a walk on the wild side of art in this themed class on all things furry, scaled and feathered. August 11 & 13: Enviro Art: Through household items, cardboard, recycled and found objects, you will create decorative masterpieces of all shapes and sizes that make your footprint on the world an artsy one. August 18 & 20: Renaissance Kids: Travel back in time and learn about frescos, fashion, architecture and mosaics in European history. August 25 & 27: Space Crafts: Join us for an artistic adventure where space and art collide. Cosmic dust and constellations are some ingredients that make space and art out of this world.

Crayon Crew Ages 3-6, Tues. and Thurs, 9:00-11:00 am. Cost: $20 per week. *Members save 10%. In our caring environment, children will participate in fun and enjoyable activities including arts and crafts, storytelling, imaginative play all in the theme listed for the week’s sessions. Programs are safe and well-organized and are designed in relation to the child’s age and level of development. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle. July 7 & 9: Pirates and Mermaids: Arr mateys. Join us for these artfully fun classes as we sail the seven seas in search for what lives in the ocean above and below. July 14 & 16: Mad Scientists: Kids will explore the art of science while they create interactive and fun experiments that will amaze and inspire an artful passion for science. July 21 & 23: Let’s go Camping: Join us for some camping crafty fun where we will explore the fun of being outdoors. July 28 & 30: Castles and Crowns: Discover a land of magic and dragons on your very own artistic quest in these enchanted classes. August 4 & 6: Superhero HQ: Discover your own inner superhero with arts and crafts themed around your own super power(s). We promise that we will never reveal your true identity. August 11 & 13: Under the Circus Big Top: Calling all artists to the greatest show on the earth! Come and clown around with a few circus inspired art projects. August 18 & 20: Dino-RAUR: Go back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth in this crafty dinosaur inspired class. August 25 & 27: Space is the Place: Explore the marvels of space with interesting crafts and games that are focused on stars, planets and the great unknown.

Youth will be introduced to games and drills that will teach and further improve fundamental volleyball skills. Individual skill development will be strengthened through creative and expressive activities designed to foster confidence and competence.

*Tuesday, Thursday, Friday* $50. 12:30-3 pm. 7-12 years.

This class is Latin inspired dance fitness class. Great cardio workout! Latin and internationally inspired dance moves it contains belly dance, tango, hip-hop, and salsa dance steps as well as Bollywood!

Tuesdays 7-8 pm. 18+. $65.

Ages: Grades 5-7. Drop in, $3. 6:30-9:00 pm. Tween Night will continue during the summer months on Tuesday & Thursday evenings! Lots of fun activities including themes, games, movies, concession, computers, gym, etc.

Crafty Chefs. Ages 3-6, Wednesdays, July 8 - August 26, 9-11 am. Cost: $20 per class. *Members save 10%. Children will enjoy some craft projects, stories and games and snacky cooking fun in that week’s theme. July 8: Teddy Bear Picnic, July 15: Eat your Art, July 22: Beach Party, July 29: Mexican Fiesta, August 5: Desserts Gone Wild, August 12: Mad Hatter Tea Party, August 19: Pajama Party, August 26: Little Bakers.

Cooking Club (7-12 yrs.) Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Cost: $20 per class. *Members save 10%. Learn kitchen safety, how to safely handle different types of food, proper usage of kitchen equipment, reading a recipe, measurements, and healthy eating all while having a fun and safe time creating gourmet food from scratch.     July 8: Banana Bread, July 15: Strawberry Shortcake, July 22: Homemade Chicken Strips, July 29: Perogies, August 5: Granola Fruit Parfaits, August 12: Berry Hand Pies, August 19: Quesadilla & Fresh Salsas, August 26: Veggie Calzones.

11:00 am-11:45 am. How many litres of milk does a cow produce each day? What do cows eat? These questions and many more will be answered at the Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience. Watch and learn as knowledgeable staff demonstrate how to milk a dairy cow and how to feed a new calf.

A perennial community favorite, Music and More is a free outdoor concert series featuring great performers from all over the Lower Mainland. Concerts will alternate weeks between Chilliwack and Sardis Libraries. Bring your own chair and blanket, at 6 pm food trucks and artisans will be on site with musical performance beginning at 7 pm. Stop by either library to pick up a schedule. Presented in partnership with City of Chilliwack, Chilliwack Libraries, Chilliwack Academy of Music and the Chilliwack Community Arts Council.

10:30 am-11:15 am. Bring your favourite stuffie on an outing to the library. Introduce it to other stuffie friends and be prepared for 45 minutes of fun!

1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Drop in for some hands-on Minecraft© creativity! Supplies will be out for independent paper crafting and Minecraft© mask making. Appropriate for ages 7-13.

Clean Towels and Protected Skin. Join instructor Jenn Dickie as she shares her tips and tricks how to make your own natural body and cleaning products. Products covered in this class; Raspberry Infused Sunscreen, Bug Shield, Summer Fun Lip Balm, All Bug Repellent Tea Lights and Pink Grapefruit Laundry Soap. Students will go home with samples of the products covered. Ages: 13 - Adult, Thurs. July 9, 7 - 8:30 pm. Cost: $35. *Members save 10%.

2:00 pm-4:00 pm. Come and have fun using your creativity to transform worn books into works of art! Bring your own or choose one from our library's unsalable shelf. Snacks will be provided.

Artful Antics. Ages: 7-12, Fridays, July 10 - August 28, 1-3 pm. Cost: $10 per class. *Members save 10%. Come and explore the FUN-damentals of art: drawing, painting and collaging using a variety of different materials. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle.

Imagination Station. Ages: 3-6, Fridays, July 10 - August 28, 9-11 am. Cost: $10 per class. *Members save 10%. Join us for some craft time, activities, stories and sensory play. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle.

Is a fun game played on a badminton/tennis with a plastic ball and paddles. Many of the rules are adaptation from tennis, ping pong and volleyball. It is easy for beginners to learn and can develop into a quick, fast paced competitive game for experienced players.

Monday - Friday 1-3 pm. Ages 8-12. $50.

Wacky Science: Come show off your wacky scientist skills! We will be trying some cool experiments while making some slippery summer slime.

*Kindergarten to 12 years *Monday-Friday, 9-5pm *$27/day *

Learn the basics of dance in a fun environment through music and skills.

*Monday-Friday, 9-10:30 am* $55. 4-5 years.

Ages: 7-9 & 10-12 years, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. $100. This 4 hour per day camp provides children the opportunity to experience various non-traditional sports over the course of a week. Sports in the past have included: tennis, judo, gymnastics, athletics, archery, taekwondo, pickle ball, triathlon, and BMX, among many others. Each sport is taught through fun and inclusive games and activities that are designed to develop children’s fundamental skills. Overall, this camp will provide children a positive experience in 5 different sports, while supporting physical literacy development

Ages: 7-11 years, 10:30 am-12:00 pm. $60. Calling all astronauts to join us as we “soar and explore” during this fun camp! Learn about the famous Hubble telescope while creating your own telescope. Explore NASA and learn interesting facts about the planetary constellations, then make of a mini version to hang in your room. Blast off from Earth, as you test a “homemade” rocket!

Ages: 6-12 years. 9:00-5:00, $30 per day. Reduce, reuse, recycle is our motto this week as we practice going green! We’ll design our own planters and create artistic masterpieces out of recycled materials. Handmade soap and Earth Ping Pong are just a couple of the fun activities we’ll get up to, and of course we can’t forget about our trip to the Greater Vancouver Zoo where we’ll visit animals from around the globe, including many protected species. Please contact office for registration.

Learn more advanced concepts while enjoying dance skills and fun!

Monday-Friday 11:00am - 1:00pm. Ages 8-12 years. $60.

Learn more advanced concepts while enjoying dance skills and fun!

Monday-Friday 11:00am - 1:00pm. Ages 8-12 years. $60.

2:00 pm-2:45 pm. He’s back! Norden brings his award-winning magic shows to libraries for the Summer Reading Club. Norden is an eight-time winner of the coveted Children’s Magician of the Year award. This magic show will feature some amazing tricks that you can "build" yourself and enjoy performing all year long!

Welcome to a world of music! Just beginning your exploration, this is the place for you! Learn through musical play, singing, and games.

*Monday-Friday, 9-10:30 am* $50.

Ages: 3-5 years. 10:00-11:30 am. $55.00. Come join us for fun filled days of clowning around. Carnival games, crafts and face painting are just a few things your preschooler will enjoy. Please contact the PHECSA office for registration.

Ages: 4-6 years. 9:00-10:00 am. $60.00. Active Star is a high energy, activity filled program. We will have a great time developing physical literacy through games and activities in a fun and inclusive way. We will focus on fundamental movement skills - the base for ALL sports - such as running, hopping, twisting, rolling, dodging, skipping, kicking, and throwing through the games PacificSport Fraser Valley’s experience staff lead.

Kreative Kids. Ages: 7-12, Tues. & Thurs, 1:00-3:00 pm. Cost: $20 per week. *Members save 10%. In our caring environment, children will participate in fun and enjoyable activities including arts and crafts, storytelling, imaginative play all in the theme listed for the week’s sessions. Programs are safe and well-organized and are designed in relation to the child’s age and level of development. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle. July 7 & 9: Art from Scratch: Learn how to create a variety of art materials from everyday items that will be incorporated into different art projects! July 14 & 16: The Art of Nature: In these classes we will be exploring the art that nature provides using natural materials. July 21 & 23: ARTSplosions! Science Lab: Taking science out of the lab and into the art studio from chemistry to biology to ecology, art and science explode. July 28 & 30: World Art: Take a journey around the world and learn about some of the different cultures through traditional folk art using different materials and art techniques. August 4 & 6: Animal Planet: Take a walk on the wild side of art in this themed class on all things furry, scaled and feathered. August 11 & 13: Enviro Art: Through household items, cardboard, recycled and found objects, you will create decorative masterpieces of all shapes and sizes that make your footprint on the world an artsy one. August 18 & 20: Renaissance Kids: Travel back in time and learn about frescos, fashion, architecture and mosaics in European history. August 25 & 27: Space Crafts: Join us for an artistic adventure where space and art collide. Cosmic dust and constellations are some ingredients that make space and art out of this world.

Crayon Crew. Ages 3-6, Tues. and Thurs, 9:00-11:00 am. Cost: $20 per week. *Members save 10%. In our caring environment, children will participate in fun and enjoyable activities including arts and crafts, storytelling, imaginative play all in the theme listed for the week’s sessions. Programs are safe and well-organized and are designed in relation to the child’s age and level of development. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle. July 7 & 9: Pirates and Mermaids: Arr mateys. Join us for these artfully fun classes as we sail the seven seas in search for what lives in the ocean above and below. July 14 & 16: Mad Scientists: Kids will explore the art of science while they create interactive and fun experiments that will amaze and inspire an artful passion for science. July 21 & 23: Let’s go Camping: Join us for some camping crafty fun where we will explore the fun of being outdoors. July 28 & 30: Castles and Crowns: Discover a land of magic and dragons on your very own artistic quest in these enchanted classes. August 4 & 6: Superhero HQ: Discover your own inner superhero with arts and crafts themed around your own super power(s). We promise that we will never reveal your true identity. August 11 & 13: Under the Circus Big Top: Calling all artists to the greatest show on the earth! Come and clown around with a few circus inspired art projects. August 18 & 20: Dino-RAUR: Go back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth in this crafty dinosaur inspired class. August 25 & 27: Space is the Place: Explore the marvels of space with interesting crafts and games that are focused on stars, planets and the great unknown.

2:00 pm-2:45 pm. He’s back! Norden brings his award-winning magic shows to libraries for the Summer Reading Club. Norden is an eight-time winner of the coveted Children’s Magician of the Year award. This magic show will feature some amazing tricks that you can "build" yourself and enjoy performing all year long!

Cooking Club (7-12 yrs.) Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Cost: $20 per class. *Members save 10%. Learn kitchen safety, how to safely handle different types of food, proper usage of kitchen equipment, reading a recipe, measurements, and healthy eating all while having a fun and safe time creating gourmet food from scratch.     July 8: Banana Bread, July 15: Strawberry Shortcake, July 22: Homemade Chicken Strips, July 29: Perogies, August 5: Granola Fruit Parfaits, August 12: Berry Hand Pies, August 19: Quesadilla & Fresh Salsas, August 26: Veggie Calzones.

Crafty Chefs. Ages 3-6, Wednesdays, July 8 - August 26, 9-11 am. Cost: $20 per class. *Members save 10%. Children will enjoy some craft projects, stories and games and snacky cooking fun in that week’s theme. July 8: Teddy Bear Picnic, July 15: Eat your Art, July 22: Beach Party, July 29: Mexican Fiesta, August 5: Desserts Gone Wild, August 12: Mad Hatter Tea Party, August 19: Pajama Party, August 26: Little Bakers.

2:00 pm-2:45 pm. How many litres of milk does a cow produce each day? What do cows eat? These questions and many more will be answered at the Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience. Watch and learn as knowledgeable staff demonstrate how to milk a dairy cow and how to feed a new calf.

A perennial community favorite, Music and More is a free outdoor concert series featuring great performers from all over the Lower Mainland. Concerts will alternate weeks between Chilliwack and Sardis Libraries. Bring your own chair and blanket, at 6 pm food trucks and artisans will be on site with musical performance beginning at 7 pm. Stop by either library to pick up a schedule. Presented in partnership with City of Chilliwack, Chilliwack Libraries, Chilliwack Academy of Music and the Chilliwack Community Arts Council.

Learn about your rights and responsibilities, how to care for a child, how to deal with emergency situations, and basic first aid. Wallet completion card and workbook included.

*Bring lunch & a pen *9am - 5pm *11-15 years

Bring out the whole family and all your friends as you discover what kind of creatures are found in the reserve’s ponds!

7:00 pm-8:30 pm. Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. Call or visit the library to learn which book is being discussed this month. Copies of the current month's book are available at the library.

10:30 am-12:00 pm. Improve your genealogy software skills with Ancestry Library Edition. Share ideas, learn new tips and tricks, solve research roadblocks, and learn the history of the area and era of your choice. New members welcome.

Imagination Station. Ages: 3-6, Fridays, July 10 - August 28, 9-11 am. Cost: $10 per class. *Members save 10%. Join us for some craft time, activities, stories and sensory play. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle.

Artful Antics. Ages: 7-12, Fridays, July 10 - August 28, 1-3 pm. Cost: $10 per class. *Members save 10%. Come and explore the FUN-damentals of art: drawing, painting and collaging using a variety of different materials. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle.

Graphic Tees. Sat. July 18, 10 am - 12 pm. 13 - Adult. Join artist Chelsea Lewicki in this fun and creative class where we will be turning a plain t-shirt or canvas into a personalized piece of art using blocking and masking techniques. Any skill level welcome. Supplies needed; if you choose to decorate a t-shirt you will need to bring one in a cotton material. If you choose a canvas we will provide one for you. Cost: $25. *Members save 10%.

Classic Car Show. Open to the public 10 am to 4 pm. No admission fee.

Classic Cars only (up to 1979). No Customs, Kit Cars, or Modified Vehicles.

SHINE - CLC Kids Camp 2015, July 20-24 | 9AM- 12PM. Calling all kids ages 4-12. Get ready for fun and crazy adventures at Kids Camp 2015! Early registration has begun so make sure you get registered at the discounted rate of $20/child until June 30th. Registration is available online at: www.citylifechurch.ca or visit the City Life Church office for full registration details! Contact us at 604-792-0694 or via email at [email protected].

Ages: 7-11 years. 10:30 am-12:00 pm. $50. Let your imagination soar as you make your theatrical debut during this fun and exciting camp. A short performance for the parents will close out the camp.

11:00 am-11:40 am. Science World On The Road presents spectacular and engaging science demonstrations with lots of audience interaction. Family audiences will witness and explore topics like air pressure, electricity, chemistry, and motion. Chickens may fly, marshmallows may erupt and you may even have a chance to come on stage and help our presenters with an experiment.

Whether you are just beginning or are looking to try a new instrument, this is the place for you! Make instruments, try different instruments and try basic percussion.

Monday - Friday 9-11 am. $55.

Animal Kingdom: Come join us for a week in the jungle! Release your animal imagination while learning to run with the herd and explore the great outdoors.

*Kindergarten to 12 years *Monday-Friday, 9-5pm *$27/day

Ages: 3-4 years. 10:00-11:30 am. $50. Join us for FUN and friendships as players are introduced to a variety of sports and basic skills to teach sportsmanship, build confidence, and develop motor skills.

Ages: 6-12 years. 9:00-5:00, $30 per day. Join us this week as we enter the realm of wizards, dragons, elves, and fairies. Use your magic wand to cast a spell and charm your way past the fire-breathing dragon to collect your very own dragon’s egg! Then celebrate your victory with a magic potion and broomstick treat bag. This enchanting week will end with a fantastic trip to Bridal Falls Water Park. Please contact PHECSA office for registration.

Learn basic golf skills using fun equipment. The system is built upon the fundamentals of putting, chipping, and developing a full swing! No experience necessary, all equipment provided.

*Monday-Friday, 3-4:15 pm.* $50. 7-10 years.

Kreative Kids. Ages: 7-12, Tues. & Thurs, 1:00-3:00 pm. Cost: $20 per week. *Members save 10%. In our caring environment, children will participate in fun and enjoyable activities including arts and crafts, storytelling, imaginative play all in the theme listed for the week’s sessions. Programs are safe and well-organized and are designed in relation to the child’s age and level of development. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle. July 7 & 9: Art from Scratch: Learn how to create a variety of art materials from everyday items that will be incorporated into different art projects! July 14 & 16: The Art of Nature: In these classes we will be exploring the art that nature provides using natural materials. July 21 & 23: ARTSplosions! Science Lab: Taking science out of the lab and into the art studio from chemistry to biology to ecology, art and science explode. July 28 & 30: World Art: Take a journey around the world and learn about some of the different cultures through traditional folk art using different materials and art techniques. August 4 & 6: Animal Planet: Take a walk on the wild side of art in this themed class on all things furry, scaled and feathered. August 11 & 13: Enviro Art: Through household items, cardboard, recycled and found objects, you will create decorative masterpieces of all shapes and sizes that make your footprint on the world an artsy one. August 18 & 20: Renaissance Kids: Travel back in time and learn about frescos, fashion, architecture and mosaics in European history. August 25 & 27: Space Crafts: Join us for an artistic adventure where space and art collide. Cosmic dust and constellations are some ingredients that make space and art out of this world.

An interactive, participatory program that is designed to teach children to make safe choices while at home alone plus basics in first aid.

*Bring a snack *10 am-2 pm *10+ years *$30

Get Saucy with Mike. Join Red Seal Chef Mike Slanzi as he demonstrates the basic “mother” sauces of classic French cooking and the dishes that they complement. Learn insider cooking tips, recipes, and where to source the best ingredients. You can just sit back, watch the meals unfold and sample fresh, delicious food with new friends. July 21st: Espagnole Sauce (Brown Sauce) Demi-glace with a Beef Dip Bordelaise Sauce over Sirloin Steak, Chasseur Sauce or Hunter over a Breast of Chicken. Ages: 13 - Adult. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Costs $39. *Members save 10%.

Crayon Crew. Ages 3-6, Tues. and Thurs, 9:00-11:00 am. Cost: $20 per week. *Members save 10% In our caring environment, children will participate in fun and enjoyable activities including arts and crafts, storytelling, imaginative play all in the theme listed for the week’s sessions. Programs are safe and well-organized and are designed in relation to the child’s age and level of development. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle. July 7 & 9: Pirates and Mermaids: Arr mateys. Join us for these artfully fun classes as we sail the seven seas in search for what lives in the ocean above and below. July 14 & 16: Mad Scientists: Kids will explore the art of science while they create interactive and fun experiments that will amaze and inspire an artful passion for science. July 21 & 23: Let’s go Camping: Join us for some camping crafty fun where we will explore the fun of being outdoors. July 28 & 30: Castles and Crowns: Discover a land of magic and dragons on your very own artistic quest in these enchanted classes. August 4 & 6: Superhero HQ: Discover your own inner superhero with arts and crafts themed around your own super power(s). We promise that we will never reveal your true identity. August 11 & 13: Under the Circus Big Top: Calling all artists to the greatest show on the earth! Come and clown around with a few circus inspired art projects. August 18 & 20: Dino-RAUR: Go back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth in this crafty dinosaur inspired class. August 25 & 27: Space is the Place: Explore the marvels of space with interesting crafts and games that are focused on stars, planets and the great unknown.

Hands & Dishes. Join instructor Jenn Dickie as she shares her tips and tricks how to make your own natural body and cleaning products. Products covered in this class; Citrus Dishwasher Detergent, Shiny Rinse Aid, Lemon/Lime Dish Soap, Dishpan Hand Therapy, and Softening Sugar Scrub. Students will go home with samples of the products covered. Ages: 13 - Adult. Wed. July 22, 7 - 8:30 pm. Cost: $35. *Members save 10%.

A perennial community favorite, Music and More is a free outdoor concert series featuring great performers from all over the Lower Mainland. Concerts will alternate weeks between Chilliwack and Sardis Libraries. Bring your own chair and blanket, at 6 pm food trucks and artisans will be on site with musical performance beginning at 7 pm. Stop by either library to pick up a schedule. Presented in partnership with City of Chilliwack, Chilliwack Libraries, Chilliwack Academy of Music and the Chilliwack Community Arts Council.

Cooking Club (7-12 yrs.) Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Cost: $20 per class. *Members save 10%. Learn kitchen safety, how to safely handle different types of food, proper usage of kitchen equipment, reading a recipe, measurements, and healthy eating all while having a fun and safe time creating gourmet food from scratch.     July 8: Banana Bread, July 15: Strawberry Shortcake, July 22: Homemade Chicken Strips, July 29: Perogies, August 5: Granola Fruit Parfaits, August 12: Berry Hand Pies, August 19: Quesadilla & Fresh Salsas, August 26: Veggie Calzones.

Crafty Chefs. Ages 3-6, Wednesdays, July 8 - August 26, 9-11 am. Cost: $20 per class. *Members save 10%. Children will enjoy some craft projects, stories and games and snacky cooking fun in that week’s theme. July 8: Teddy Bear Picnic, July 15: Eat your Art, July 22: Beach Party, July 29: Mexican Fiesta, August 5: Desserts Gone Wild, August 12: Mad Hatter Tea Party, August 19: Pajama Party, August 26: Little Bakers.

Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. July 23 - August 2, Thursdays to Saturdays - 7:30pm, Sundays - 2pm. TICKETS: 604-391-SHOW Chilliwack Cultural Centre Box Office Adults $22/Senior $18/Student $16, PREVIEW July 23 - all tickets $12.

Corks & Canvas. Thursday, July 23. Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Ages: Adult. Looking for a unique way to uncork your creativity? Come join us in an evening full of artsy fun with friends as we create and sample wine. A local artist will lead you step by step through the process of unleashing your inner Van Gogh. Paint, canvas, brushes and wine are provided. Every skill level welcome. Cost: $35. *Members save 10%.

2:00 pm-2:40 pm. Science World On The Road presents spectacular and engaging science demonstrations with lots of audience interaction. Family audiences will witness and explore topics like air pressure, electricity, chemistry, and motion. Chickens may fly, marshmallows may erupt and you may even have a chance to come on stage and help our presenters with an experiment.

Chilliwack Arts Council presents a very special small quilt exhibition at our Art Room gallery! Two Chilliwack quilting guilds, the Quilter’s Guild and PieceMakers’ Quilting Guild, have joined to feature their amazing work. Meet the quilters at our opening reception on Friday, July 24! For details please visit our website.

Imagination Station. Ages: 3-6, Fridays, July 10 - August 28, 9-11 am. Cost: $10 per class. *Members save 10%. Join us for some craft time, activities, stories and sensory play. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle.

Artful Antics. Ages: 7-12, Fridays, July 10 - August 28, 1-3 pm. Cost: $10 per class. *Members save 10%. Come and explore the FUN-damentals of art: drawing, painting and collaging using a variety of different materials. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle.

The 1st Annual Fraser Valley Ride for Hope takes place Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Big Top Powersports. This is a family event with a show & shine featuring beautiful bikes of all kinds, a hot dog bbq will take place at noon by donation. All proceeds from this event go to the Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society. Come and show your support! For those who ride, we will be also doing a group ride by donation leaving Big Top Powersports at 2 pm. Location: 7869 Enterprise Dr, Chilliwack Time: Show & Shine starts at 11 am.

Charitable event, 100% of the proceed go to the Chilliwack Bowls Society.

Canadian Championship level Slalom kayaking races hosted by the Chilliwack Centre of Excellence Paddling Club. Come watch the best kayakers in Canada as they race the clock, avoid rocks, and negotiate the gates amidst the challenging whitewater of the Chilliwack River in our own world-class Tamihi Rapids Recreation Site. Be amazed at the bravery and talent of athletes, some as young as 12, as they compete with Olympic level kayakers for top spots in Whitewater Slalom. Local paddlers included! The CCE invites the public to come watch, cheer, and be a part of these kayaking National Championships!

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Ages: 3-5 years. 10:00-11:30 am. $55.00. Play pretend camping, go on scavenger and nature walks, have water fights and make popsicles in this fantastic week of summer FUN.

A high energy, activity filled program. We will have a great time developing physical literacy through fundamental movement skill-based games and activities. Children will work with friends on their agility, balance, co-ordination, and speed (ABCs) through the fun games PacificSport Fraser Valley's experienced staff lead.

*Monday-Friday, 9-10 am* $50. 5-6 years.

Ages: 6-12 years. 9:00-5:00, $30 per day. Game on Sun ‘n’ Fun! This week we’re going to get outside, get active, and enjoy the sunshine. We’ll play a different sport each day, so suit up in your lucky jersey and play hard so you can show off your hard-earned trophy at the end of the week! Join us at Project Climbing Centre and Mill Lake Park at the end of the week for a day of rock climbing, beach volleyball, and waterpark fun. Please contact PHECSA office for registration.

Gymnasts will learn gymnastics fundamentals, such as rolls, cartwheels, and handstands, and will also learn rhythmic gymnastics skills, using apparatuses such as ribbons, hoops, and balls.

*Monday-Friday, 9-9:45 am* $45. 4-5 years.

This class in the traditional art of Goju-Rju Karate is suitable for all members of the family. Instructed by Sensei Stephen Jasper, 2nd dan black belt. Includes "nunchaku" equipment.

*Monday-Friday, 4:30-6:30 pm* $100, 6+ years,

This camp provides children the opportunity to experience various non-traditional sports over the course of a week. Sports in the past included: tennis, judo, gymnastics, athletics, archery, lacrosse, taekwondo, and triathlon, among many others. Children will also participate in fun, skill-based games and activities that are designed to develop fundamental movement skills.

*Monday-Friday, 10am - 12pm* $100. .7-12 years.

Brain Teasers: Ever wonder how things are different on tv compared to in real life? Then this is the camp for you! Come check out a fun filled week of puzzles and games of all sorts.

*Kindergarten to 12 years *Monday-Friday, 9-5pm *$27/day

Ages: 4-6 years. 10:30-11:30 am. $45.00. Join our Yoga instructor Ruby for a fun play based program centering around music, flexibility, and physical and mental awareness. The program will develop flexibility, strength, stamina, and agility.

Ages: 4-6 years. 9:00-9:45 am. $50.00. Kindergym provides gymnasts with an opportunity to learn what they are capable of doing, and further develop their gymnastics skills. They will learn fundamentals, such as rolls, cartwheels, handstands, as well as rhythmic gymnastics skills using apparatus such as ribbons, hoops, and balls.

Ages: 7-11 years, 10:00-11:30 am. $60. Kids if you love to cook (or eat!) this class is for you! Kids will enjoy learning to prepare a variety of fun, healthy foods including entrees, appetizers, side dishes and yummy desserts. Take home special treats and recipes to share with your family. A different menu will be featured on each of these 4 fun-filled delicious sessions!

Ages: 5-7 years. 9:45-10:30 am. $50.00. This gymnastics class is designed just for energetic boys who always want to run and be upside down. Ninja Gym teaches fundamental gymnastics skills in a structured class, with a focus on agility, balance, and coordination.

Ages: 7-9 years. 10:30-11:30 am. $50.00. Sparkles encourages gymnasts to try new skills and refine those that they are already capable of preforming. Gymnasts take a focus on flexibility development, and agility training, and works to coordinate gymnastics movements with rhythmic gymnastics apparatus.

Kids will have fun and get physically active while learning the basics of rhythmic gymnastics! Class will incorporate movement to music with a variety of apparatus such as ribbons, hoops, ropes, balls, etc. Certified coaches!

Monday - Friday 10:00-11:00 am. Ages 6-8 years. $50.

Kids get the chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music. Zumba Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure.

Monday - Friday 10:00-10:45 pm. Ages 7-11 years. $55.

Youth will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of badminton. They will learn basic racquet skills, correct footwork, and proper movement and coordination for badminton through developmentally appropriate games and drills.

*Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11-11:30 am* 1-3pm. 10-12 years.

Kreative Kids. Ages: 7-12, Tues. & Thurs, 1:00-3:00 pm. Cost: $20 per week. *Members save 10%. In our caring environment, children will participate in fun and enjoyable activities including arts and crafts, storytelling, imaginative play all in the theme listed for the week’s sessions. Programs are safe and well-organized and are designed in relation to the child’s age and level of development. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle. July 7 & 9: Art from Scratch: Learn how to create a variety of art materials from everyday items that will be incorporated into different art projects! July 14 & 16: The Art of Nature: In these classes we will be exploring the art that nature provides using natural materials. July 21 & 23: ARTSplosions! Science Lab: Taking science out of the lab and into the art studio from chemistry to biology to ecology, art and science explode. July 28 & 30: World Art: Take a journey around the world and learn about some of the different cultures through traditional folk art using different materials and art techniques. August 4 & 6: Animal Planet: Take a walk on the wild side of art in this themed class on all things furry, scaled and feathered. August 11 & 13: Enviro Art: Through household items, cardboard, recycled and found objects, you will create decorative masterpieces of all shapes and sizes that make your footprint on the world an artsy one. August 18 & 20: Renaissance Kids: Travel back in time and learn about frescos, fashion, architecture and mosaics in European history. August 25 & 27: Space Crafts: Join us for an artistic adventure where space and art collide. Cosmic dust and constellations are some ingredients that make space and art out of this world.

Crayon Crew. Ages 3-6, Tues. and Thurs, 9:00-11:00 am. Cost: $20 per week. *Members save 10%. In our caring environment, children will participate in fun and enjoyable activities including arts and crafts, storytelling, imaginative play all in the theme listed for the week’s sessions. Programs are safe and well-organized and are designed in relation to the child’s age and level of development. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle. July 7 & 9: Pirates and Mermaids: Arr mateys. Join us for these artfully fun classes as we sail the seven seas in search for what lives in the ocean above and below. July 14 & 16: Mad Scientists: Kids will explore the art of science while they create interactive and fun experiments that will amaze and inspire an artful passion for science. July 21 & 23: Let’s go Camping: Join us for some camping crafty fun where we will explore the fun of being outdoors. July 28 & 30: Castles and Crowns: Discover a land of magic and dragons on your very own artistic quest in these enchanted classes. August 4 & 6: Superhero HQ: Discover your own inner superhero with arts and crafts themed around your own super power(s). We promise that we will never reveal your true identity. August 11 & 13: Under the Circus Big Top: Calling all artists to the greatest show on the earth! Come and clown around with a few circus inspired art projects. August 18 & 20: Dino-RAUR: Go back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth in this crafty dinosaur inspired class. August 25 & 27: Space is the Place: Explore the marvels of space with interesting crafts and games that are focused on stars, planets and the great unknown.

2:00 pm-3:00 pm. Love LEGO? Come play, create, and experiment. We have the LEGO, you bring your imagination! LEGO club is a fun time for kids ages 7 to 12 so come on in and join us after school. Psst - girls are welcome too. Each session is limited to 15 attendees. Upon arrival, please sign up for the day at the information desk. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!

Crafty Chefs. Ages 3-6, Wednesdays, July 8 - August 26, 9-11 am. Cost: $20 per class. *Members save 10%. Children will enjoy some craft projects, stories and games and snacky cooking fun in that week’s theme. July 8: Teddy Bear Picnic. July 15: Eat your Art, July 22: Beach Party, July 29: Mexican Fiesta, August 5: Desserts Gone Wild, August 12: Mad Hatter Tea Party, August 19: Pajama Party, August 26: Little Bakers.

Cooking Club (7-12 yrs.) Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Cost: $20 per class. *Members save 10%. Learn kitchen safety, how to safely handle different types of food, proper usage of kitchen equipment, reading a recipe, measurements, and healthy eating all while having a fun and safe time creating gourmet food from scratch.      July 8: Banana Bread, July 15: Strawberry Shortcake, July 22: Homemade Chicken Strips, July 29: Perogies, August 5: Granola Fruit Parfaits, August 12: Berry Hand Pies, August 19: Quesadilla & Fresh Salsas, August 26: Veggie Calzones.

A perennial community favorite, Music and More is a free outdoor concert series featuring great performers from all over the Lower Mainland. Concerts will alternate weeks between Chilliwack and Sardis Libraries. Bring your own chair and blanket, at 6 pm food trucks and artisans will be on site with musical performance beginning at 7 pm. Stop by either library to pick up a schedule. Presented in partnership with City of Chilliwack, Chilliwack Libraries, Chilliwack Academy of Music and the Chilliwack Community Arts Council.

11:00 am-11:45 am. Ventriloquist Kellie Haines started talking to her stuffed animals at an early age, and when she was 8 years old, they started talking back! A multitalented entertainer with a background in theatre, clowning, singing and dance, Kellie wows audiences of all ages! Build your imagination with talking birds and singing frogs as Kellie and her friends guide you on a hilarious adventure.

2:00 pm-2:45 pm. Ventriloquist Kellie Haines started talking to her stuffed animals at an early age, and when she was 8 years old, they started talking back! A multitalented entertainer with a background in theatre, clowning, singing and dance, Kellie wows audiences of all ages! Build your imagination with talking birds and singing frogs as Kellie and her friends guide you on a hilarious adventure.

Imagination Station. Ages: 3-6, Fridays, July 10 - August 28, 9-11 am. Cost: $10 per class. *Members save 10%. Join us for some craft time, activities, stories and sensory play. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle.

Artful Antics. Ages: 7-12, Fridays, July 10 - August 28, 1-3 pm. Cost: $10 per class. *Members save 10%. Come and explore the FUN-damentals of art: drawing, painting and collaging using a variety of different materials. Healthy snacks provided for each class. Please provide a water bottle.