nightlife

• Cascades Casino, 20393 Fraser Hwy., 604-530-2211.

• The Vanilla Room, 6001 196A St.,604-530-2026.

• Gabby’s Cabaret, 20297 Fraser Hwy., 604-533-3111, www.gabbyscabaret.com

Tuesdays, Free karaoke.

• Bob’s Bar and Grill, 27083 Fraser Hwy., 604-857-7725, www.bobsbarandgrill.com.

• Fox and Fiddle, 19530 Langley Bypass.

• Jazzy Jones Roadhouse Grill, 19640 64th Ave.

• Newlands Bar and Grill, 21025 48th Ave., 604-533-3288.

dancefloor

• Fat City Swing offers a dance opportunity one Friday a month with live music at the West Langley Hall, 9400 208th St. in Walnut Grove. Doors open 7:30 p.m., beginner swing lessons, 8-9 p.m., music and dancing, 9-11:30 p.m. Admission $15/adults, $13/students with valid ID. Info: www.fatcityswing.com.

• Square Wheelers Square Dance Club invites people to participate. Dancing is Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Port Kells Community Hall, 18918 88th Ave. Free to all new dancers. Register: 604-513-9901 or 604-594-6415, or www.squaredance.bc.ca.

familyfestivities

• Aldergrove Fair Days: From July 23 to 25, enjoy games, children’s activities a parade Saturday, the fast draw contest, a tractor pull, and more. Info: www.aldergrovefairdays.com.

musicnotes

• Concerts in the Park: Enjoy live music 5-6 p.m. each Friday evening during summer at Douglas Park Spirit Square. Free. July 23 is South of Fraser (modern rock). The Conquistadors of Antarctica perform indie rock July 30.

• Chamber music: The Pulse Creative & Innovative Chamber Music Program opening concert is July 23 at the Langley Community Music School, starting 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-534-2848 or www.langleymusic.com.

• Musical improv: The Pulse Music Program collaborative concert is at 7:30 p.m. on July 26 at the Langley Community Music School. Info: 604-534-2848 or www.langleymusic.com.

• Free Kids Music Program with professional musician and music teacher. From 11:30 to noon, the first and third Sundays of each month at St. Andrew’s United Church, 9025 Glover Rd. Pre-register: 604-882-9094, or www.standrewsfortlangley.ca.

• Valley Bluegrass Music Society: Membership is open to anyone who enjoys bluegrass. The group meets Mondays 7-10:30 p.m. in the Langley United Church (no longer in Aldergrove) for weekly jams. 2009/10 membership is $20 per person or $30 for couples. Attendance is free for the first time, then $4 for members and $6 for guests. For more information, call 604-534-0957, visit www.valleybluegrass.webs.com or by email at bluegrassnewsletter@shaw.ca.

charityworks

• Vintage Car Show: The Fort Wine Co., 26151 84th Ave., is hosting a show noon to 4 p.m. on July 25 with proceeds going to Farm Folk, City Folk. Games, wine tastings, draws, prizes and a kids section. Info: 604-857-1101 ext 111.

• Micro-loan fundraiser: The Water Shed Arts Cafe, 20349 88th Ave., has a silent auction during July. Bid on art donated by local artists. Proceeds for Opportunity International (www.opportunityinternational.ca).

• Food Bank Tuesday: The fundraiser for the Langley Food Bank is Aug. 3 at McBurney’s Coffee and Tea House starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy Paul Armitage, the Blue Voodoo, Joe Given, Ron Irving, Micheal Vincent, Mark Dobbs, and Eli Bryan Nelson. Bring a donation (cash or non-perishable food).

literaryhappenings

visualarts

• Late Afternoon: Alan Wylie’s new show at the Birthplace of BC Gallery runs through July.

• Artists’ Choice: The Fort Langley Artists’ Group show runs until Aug. 1 at the Flagstop Gallery in Fort Langley.

• Langley Camera Club meets 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fort Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Rd. (2nd, 3rd and 4th Wed. of each month). All levels of photographers and newcomers welcome. Info: 604-532-9212.

librarybookings

Programs are free, and pre-registration is required unless noted otherwise.

• Summer Reading Clubs: The summer reading clubs have begun at local libraries. Open to everyone from preschoolers to adults. Various themes depending on age. Contests, games, and more. Info: library and www.teensrc.ca.

• Aldergrove Library

26770 29th Ave. 604-856-6415

Spring Family Storytimes – for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers – offer a half-hour of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home.

Bunny hopping from book to book: For kids from kindergarten to Grade 3. Monthly. Talk about books and draw favourite characters. Register in advance. 3:30 p.m.

Babytime: Join library staff for fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes for babies birth to 23 months.

Pajama Storytimes – for children aged 2-6 and their caregivers – offer a half-hour of stories, rhymes and songs. Children can come in pajamas and bring a small favourite stuffed toy. 7 p.m.

Mumble Jumble, Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Free Beginners Computer training.

• Brookswood Library

20045 40th Ave. 604-534-7055

Spring Family Storytimes – for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers – offer a half-hour of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home.

• City of Langley Library

20399 Douglas Cres. 604-514-2855

Junkology with Dr. Recycle. For ages six and older. Learn about the environment and make crafts from recycled items. July 26, 10:30 a.m.

Wee Reads for Babies – for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. A program features rhymes, bounces and fingerplays. 10 a.m.

Friends of the Library Join a group of volunteers supporting the library through advocacy and fundraising. 1 p.m.

Babytime A lively 20-minute program for babies to a year and a half, featuring rhymes, bounces, fingerplays and puppets. 10 a.m.

Toddler Storytime Discover a world of delight through picture books, rhymes, songs and puppets. Register in advance.

Close Knit Langley Join knitters of all ages and abilities for a knitting circle Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Drop-in.

Langley U-Pick Book Farm: Berry Good Reads is the City’s new fall family reading program. Read a book and stop by the library for a strawberry on which to write a book review. Monthly draws.

Book Club: Members meet on the third Tuesday of the month to discuss a selected title. Call the library to find out the current title. 2 p.m.

Art Critiques the last Monday of each month. Are you developing your talent as an artist? Bring a piece of art to be discussed and interpreted by fellow participants, as well as by an experienced art facilitator. Pre-registration required. Call ahead to confirm. 7 p.m.

Family Storytimes – Stories, rhymes and songs suitable for children of all ages. Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Drop in.

Computer training sessions

• Fort Langley Library

9167 Glover Rd. 604-888-0722

Family Storytimes – for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers – offer a half-hour of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home.

• Muriel Arnason Library

#130 20338 65th Ave. 604-532-3590

Manga Mania: Author Mei Yu will teach teens about this popular form of drawing. July 28, 3 p.m.

Read rocks: Learn how to read rocks in this free hands-on introduction to mineralogy. For ages eight and oler. Aug. 5, 1:30 p.m.

Babytime: Join library staff for fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes for babies birth to 23 months. 9:30 a.m.

Pajama Storytimes – for children aged two to six and their caregivers to enjoy a half-hour of stories, rhymes and songs. Children can come in pajamas and bring a small stuffed toy. 7 p.m.

Spring Family Storytimes – for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers – offer a half-hour of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home.

Book Club, meets fourth Wednesday/month at 7:30 p.m.

• Murrayville Library

22071 48th Ave. 604-533-0339

Babytime A lively 20-minute program for babies to a year and a half, featuring rhymes, bounces, fingerplays and puppets.

Pajama Storytimes – for children aged 2-6 and their caregivers – offer a half-hour of stories, rhymes and songs. Children can come in pajamas and bring a small favourite stuffed toy.

New writing group has been formed and meets every third Thursday of the month at the library. Some are beginning to write creative fiction, others already have a novel or two under their belt. Call the library for more information, and to find out the meeting time.

Spring Family Storytimes – for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers – offer a half-hour of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home. 10:30 a.m.

• Walnut Grove Library

8889 Walnut Grove Dr. 604-882-0410

Manga Mania: Author Mei Yu will teach teens about this popular form of drawing. Aug. 3, 4 p.m.

Babytime A lively program for babies, featuring rhymes, bounces, fingerplays and puppets. 9:30 a.m.

Man in the Moon: The new storytime for dads and their children runs Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Library.

Family Storytimes – for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers – offer a half-hour of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home.

Happy Bookworm: The book club meets at 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month from September to May. Sign up: Sonja, 604-882-0410.

Free computer training.

Adult Book Club, 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Drop-in Family Games & Puzzles Night – Families of all ages can play card or board games, assemble puzzles, and enjoy refreshments. No registration required. Fridays, 6-8:30 p.m.

Looking for gently used games and puzzles suitable for kids aged 4 to 10.

callout

• Over the Hill and Through the Woods: The Murrayville Performers have auditions for the three man and three women of various ages. Auditions are July 27 or 28 or Aug. 3 or 4, 7-9 p.m. RSVP: Kate, 604-514-0942 or murrayvilleperform@hotmail.com.

• Bhangra and Bollywood dancers and a capella group: Performers are needed for an Alzheimer fundraising dinner and dance showcase Aug. 15. Info: dancestephanie@live.com.

• Artwork wanted: You’ve Gotta Have Friends is looking for art for its campaign Expressions of Belonging, Connecting the Dots in Community. The works will be displayed at Arts Alive and a dozen will be made into a 2011 calendar. Can be paintings, drawings, collage, sculpture, photos, fabric art, poetry or short stories on what belonging means to you. Info: 604 533-6546 or yghf@telus.net.

• Studio tour: Artists interested in being part of the second annual tour in September have until June 30 to apply. Info: www.langleyartstudiotour.ca or Vivian, 604-856-4433.

• Arts Alive: The Downtown Langley Merchants Association is seeking visual artists and artisans for the 17th annual Arts Alive Aug. 21. Info: www.downtownlangley.com, or contact info@downtownlangley.com or 604-539-0133.

• Youth entertainers: Young people can apply to be part of the Langley International Festival and the Youth Concert on Aug. 29. Info: 604-576-2663.

• Art in Found Spaces Exhibition is organized by the Langley Arts Council. Submissions accepted of artwork of all disciplines that can be placed throughout Langley in unusual and public venues. Info: 604-534-0781, or email: info@langleyartscouncil.com.

• Centre Stage Players: The theatre group is casting for a middle-age male theatre director role in The Last Act of Regina Marlow by Eleanor Ryan. Must be 55+. Also looking for new members interested in stagecraft. Call Pat Bird, director, 604-626-0032, or Eleanor Ryan, producer, 604-533-4462.

• Menopausetives are looking for men and women 40 and older who can sing, dance, play an instrument, or just be involved in making people laugh. The non-profit entertainment group, associated with the Red Hat Society, practises twice a month and performs at seniors homes, hospitals and charities. Call Penny, 604-882-1280 or email: pennystangroom@telus.net.

• Handel Society of Music Choir

If you love to sing, try the Handel Society. The choir has been together for 45 years and includes members from throughout the Valley. The fall season begins Sept. 8. Info: Bob at 604-277-4319, or www.handelsociety.ca.

• Silver Belles & Beaux Chorus

New members welcomed as singers or instrumentalists. Visit Friday a.m. rehearsals. Lots of performances in care and retirement homes. Fun guaranteed. Info: call Marvyn Shore at 604-534-1090 or email mashore@telus.net.

• A Call to Sing is going out from the Langley Community Chorus. Those who love to sing are invited to join. No experience necessary. No auditions. Rehearsals Wednesdays at Langley Community Music School, 4899 207th St. Info: Patti, 604-298-1664, or visit: www.langleychorus.org.

• Maple Leaf Singers

Don’t hide your voice in the shower! Sing pop, jazz/blues, rock, classical, spiritual, and Broadway show tunes. All voices welcome: tenor, bass, baritone, alto, and second and first soprano. Info: Anne Baird at 604-922-9827.

• Singers wanted: Women’s voices for four-part harmony barbershop style. If you love to sing harmony, have a ladies’ bass voice or sing when you’re happy, the Peace Arch A cappella Chorus invites you to attend rehearsals led by director Lisa Hood. Wednesdays, 7:15-10 p.m. Newton Bethany United Church, 148th Street and 60th Avenue, in Surrey. Info: www.peacearchsings.com, or 604-240-3308.

• Surrey Choral Arts Project

Auditions for all voices, ages 6-70, for places in the junior and intermediate training choirs, senior children’s choir, chamber choir, youth choir and the adult community chorus. Info: call 604-541-2519.

• Senior Ladies of the Rainbow Choir invites people to join them for the new season. The choir welcomes new director Uldeene Wade. Rehearsals are at Evergreen Timbers, 5464 203rd St. Info: 604-856-3717 or 604-534-1357.

• South Fraser Community Band recruiting members to join for a series of spring and summer concerts. Membership of more than 30 from Surrey, White Rock and Langley perform a selection of music including Broadway tunes, classical marches and contemporary popular music. Rehearsals every Thursday, 7:45-9:45 p.m. at Semiahmoo Secondary. Info: call president Doug Lawrence, 604-584-2631.

• Westcoast Harmony Chorus

The group is accepting women who love to sing, from all over the Lower Mainland. Wednesday night rehearsals. Info: www.westcoastsings.com or info@westcoastsings.com.

historyrevisited

• Aldergrove Telephone Museum,

3190 271 St., 604-857-0555

• B.C. Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum,

9131 King St., 604-888-2273

Open April 1 through Thanksgiving

BC Day: On Aug. 2 enjoy live weaver/spinner demonstrations, miniature horses, fire truck, rope making and blacksmithing demos, scavenger hunt, and free coffee and Tim Bits.

• Canadian Museum of Flight,

5333 216th St. hangar 3, 604-888-3992

• Langley Centennial Museum,

9135 King St., 604-888-3922

Art, pizza and a movie: For ages six to 12. 6-10 p.m. on Aug. 14. $20.

Creepy Crawlies: Learn about bugs while enjoying crafts and activities on July 28 or 29, 1:30 p.m. For ages six to 12. $14.

Interwoven: The basket exhibit features both old and new pieces by N’laka’pamux First Nations artisans. On display until Aug. 22.

Docents: The Langley Centennial Museum is looking for volunteer educators to help with school programs. Info: Nadine Vonk, 604-888-3922.

• Fort Langley National Historic Site

23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777

Brigade Days: Visit a 19th century encampment, watch the fur brigades arrive, picnic at the site and enjoy the free concert Monday. Runs July 31 to Aug. 2.

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