Langley's best guide for what's happening around town.

nightlife

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

Wes Barker, No Such Thing..., Nov. 16, 7 pm, magic, comedy and stunts. $25.

Prism with Jerry Doucette, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. $36.50 (plus fees)

- 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 Steakhouse, 27083 Fraser Hwy., 604-857-7725, www.bobsbarandgrill.com.

Acoustic open mic every Thursday at 7 p.m.

- Fox and Fiddle, 19530 Langley Bypass.

- The Troubadour Club, 20299 Industrial Ave., 604-530-8888

- Water Shed Cafe, 20349 88 Ave., 604-882-0651

dancefloor

- 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.

- Scottish Country Dancing: The first lesson is free. Check out the lively dancing. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. The group meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Fort Langley Community Hall. Info: Rebecca, 604-530-0500 or lonotera @shaw.ca.

- Guys'n'Gals Square Dance Club: Try modern western square dance for free for the first three dances. The club meets September through June at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 273rd St., on Sundays 1-4 p.m. Info: Wendy, 778-878-4244.

familyfestivities

- 2012 Holiday Festival on Ice: The skating show at the Langley Events Centre on Dec. 1 features top talent: Kimmie Meissner, Kurt Browning, Elvis Stojko, Joannie Rochette, Jeffrey Buttle, Sinead and John Kerr and Shawn Sawyer. Tickets: $61.50 to $83.75 plus fees/taxes (www.ticketmaster.ca).

musicnotes

- Ceilidh: The next St. Andrew's United Church down home kitchen party is 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 at 9025 Glover Rd. Enjoy an evening of traditional music, song and dance. Now in its fifth season. Tickets: $5 including tea biscuits and jam. Info: www.standrewsfortlangley.ca. Performers can contact Jack at 604-888-7925, jackwilliamson@telus.net.

- 20th anniversary Christmas concert: The Langley Community Chorus offers a concert filled with music ranging from Ave Maria to the bluesy 'Zat You Santa Claus?. Shows are 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the Willoughby Christian Reformed Church, at 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Sharon United Church, and 3 p.m. on Dec. 9 at St. Dunstan's Anglican Church. Tickets at the door. Adults: $15, students: $10 and kids six and younger admitted free. Info: www.langleychorus.org.

- 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 for weekly jams. 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

- Library fundraiser: Walnut Grove Secondary's Library Advisory Council students are hosting a fundraiser at Chapters Langley on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6-8 p.m. A percentage of purchases will support the purchase of new books for the school library. Music will be provided by the WGSS music students.

literaryhappenings

- Book launch: Places of Her Heart: The Art and Life of Barbara Boldt is the new work by K. Jane Watt and has its release during a two-hour gathering 7-9 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Fort Langley Community Hall. RSVP: kjwatt@telus.net.

- Langley Writers' Guild: The group meets on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Langley City library. All genres. The group will consider one evening meeting per month if there is interest. Info: Doris, 604-534-3384.

onfilm

- Green Wednesday - Kwantlen Polytechnic University Horticulture students and the Green Ideas Network present the monthly environmental gathering at 7 p.m. in the campus auditorium. The Nov. 14 event features the documentary Carbon Nation. RSVP: 604-599-3247 or Betty.Cunnin@kwantlen.ca.

visualarts

- Lament of the Butterflies: The Fort Gallery show by Doris Auxier and Edith Krause, with music by Jesse Krause runs Nov. 14 to Dec. 2. Opening reception Nov. 25, 1-4 p.m.

- Langley Camera Club Exhibition: Langley City and the Langley Arts Council present the art show in the foyer of City hall until Nov. 30. The show is part of the council's Art in Found Spaces program and can be viewed whenever City hall is open.

- Langley Camera Club meets 7 p.m. at Fort Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Rd., on 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.

- Aldergrove Library

26770 29th Ave. 604-856-6415

Family Storytimes - Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. 10:45 a.m., Wednesdays to Dec. 5.

- Brookswood Library

20045 40th Ave. 604-534-7055

- City of Langley Library

20399 Douglas Cres. 604-514-2855

Natural nutrition basics: Registered holistic nutritionist Lorraine Leahy has a presentation on digestion, metabolism, healthy weight and food, 2-3 p.m. on Nov. 24. Sign up in advance.

Teen Writers' Group: Home schoolers 13-18 using the One Year Adventure Novel curriculum can gather to share their writing 7:30-8:45 p.m. on Nov. 26.

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. on Nov. 20.

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. Nov. 26.

- Fort Langley Library

9167 Glover Rd. 604-888-0722

- Muriel Arnason Library

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

Christmas Pajama Storytime: For children 2-6 and their caregivers. Enjoy holiday stories, rhymes and sings. Dress in PJs and bring a small stuffed toy. Dec. 5, 7 p.m.

Christmas Family Storytime: Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half-hour program of Christmas stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. 11:45 a.m., Dec. 11.

- Murrayville Library

22071 48th Ave. 604-533-0339

Family Storytimes: Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays to Dec. 12.

- Walnut Grove Library

8889 Walnut Grove Dr. 604-882-0410

inthegarden

- African violet club: This is a call out to anyone interested in a new club for the Fraser Valley. Learn about the plants, their care, the varieties and more. Info: Shelley, 604-793-9818.

callout

- 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.

- Handel Society of Music Choir

The choir has been together for 45 years and includes members from throughout the Fraser Valley. Practices: Northwood United Church, 88th Avenue and 156th Street. 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.

- Langley Community Chorus: Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Langley Community Music School. New members (especially tenors and bass) welcome. Fees are $70 membership and $50 (refundable) music deposit. Info: www.langleychorus.org.

- Langley Concert Band: New members with a minium of one year playing experience are always welcome. Rehearsals: Monday, 7-9 p.m. in the R.E. Mountain Secondary band room. Info: langleyconcertband@gmail.com. Drop by to check it out before joining.

- Opus One Women's Ensemble: No experience is necessary, only a love of singing. The group performs all kinds of music and accepts new members throughout the year. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. in the R.E. Mountain Secondary choir room. Info: opusonewe@gmail.com.

ongoing

- Langley Amateur Radio Association (LARA): The group meets on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise advised) at 7 p.m. in the Brookswood Firehall, 20355 32nd Ave. Coffee and sweets. Info: Al, ajmunnik@shaw.ca or Don, dondee@shaw.ca.

historyrevisited

- Aldergrove Telephone Museum,

3190 271 St., 604-857-0555, www.telephonemuseum.ca

- B.C. Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum,

9131 King St., 604-888-2273, www.bcfma.com

- Canadian Museum of Flight,

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

- Langley Centennial Museum,

9135 King St., 604-888-3922

- Fort Langley National Historic Site

23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777

Douglas Day: The Fort Langley Legacy Foundation, Parks Canada and the Guyanese Canadian Cultural Association of BC have planned a Caribbean-themed celebration on Nov. 17 including food, dance, a steel drum band and a recreation of the signing of the proclamation creating the colony of B.C. Free admission noon to 3 p.m. The fort is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- Surrey Historical Society Museum

17710 56A Ave., 604-592-6956

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