Fundraising

Summer show and shine

Azzkikr Custom Designs is hosting motorcycle show July 24, 9am-5pm at 19368 Fraser Hwy. Proceeds go to the Association for Injured Motorcyclists (AIM). Live music, beer garden, barbecue, awards. Registration: $20. Info: azzkizr.ca or 604-539-1930.

Clubs/meetings

Beta Sigma Phi

The worldwide women’s organization offers friendship, social, cultural and community involvement. Info: www.betasigmaphi.org or 604-513-8977.

BC Gov’t Retired Employees Association

The Langley/Surrey Branch 1200 will meet at 12:30pm in the Union Hall, 8555 198 St. Members, guests and new members welcome.

CN Pensioners Association

Meets in the Kinsmen Community Centre, 26770 29th Ave., on the first Wednesday of each month at 1pm. Info: Ross Dewar, 604-533-5071.

Dragon boating in Fort Langley

Paddlers, steersperson, drummers sought for a new team or program starting in April. No experienced required. Everyone welcome. Info: 604-513-8713.

Dutch conversation group

The Langley Dutch Conversation Coffee Club meets at 2pm in the Willowbrook Mall food court. Info: Laura at 604-532-8960, Edie at ediebijdemast@telus.net or www.dutchnetwork.ca.

Full Gospel Businessmen

Fellowship lunch: Thursdays at Andreass Restaurant 20227-56 Ave. Noon-1pm. Open to men and women. Info: 604-574-0690.

Hearts in Motion Walking Club

The club meets at Willowbrook Shopping Centre every morning for indoor exercise and socializing, and is open to anyone. Info: Sylvia Bedwell, 604-533-3477.

Langley Elks

Help with community ventures that support children’s charities. Join the Langley club which meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at the George Preston Recreation Centre. Info: Ray Wojtas, 604-533-7517, or Ron Monro, 604-532-3126.

Langley Kinsmen

1st & 3rd Wed./mo., at Kins-men Hall, 20178 72nd Ave. New members welcome. Info: 604-530-6550.

Langley Kiwanis Club 100

6pm on 2nd & 4th Tues./mo. at Andreas Restaurant, 20227 56th Ave. Info: Don Wiens, 604-533-2424.

Langley Lions Club

Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the abc Country Restaurant on Glover Road. Info: Betty, 604-514-8958.

Langley Newcomers and Friends

This non-profit community-minded group is open to women of all ages, and meets at the W.C. Blair Recreation Centre at 7:15pm. Info: Diane, 778-277-3434, Andrea, 604-530-7669 or langleynewcomers@hotmail.com.

Langley Quilters’ Guild

The Langley Quilter’s Guild meets the fourth Wednesday, monthly (except December), at the George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42nd Ave. Day meeting is noon to 3pm. The evening meeting is from 7-10pm. Info: Rita, 604-534-7587 (day meeting) or Eileen 604-530-5995 (night meeting), or go to www.langleyquiltersguild.com.

Moving Moms Walking Club

Meet outside Walnut Grove Community Centre main entrance every Mon., 10:45am. Bring strollers and connect with other mothers while getting some exercise, fun, and fresh air. Children, any age in strollers, are welcome. Walk time: one hour. Free.

Municipal Pension Retirees Ass’n

The monthly meetings are 1:30pm in the Timms Recreation Centre.

Ram’s Head Writers’ Group

New members are welcome. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays for readings, critiques, discussions. Info: Lisa, 604-534-6536.

Rotary Club of Langley

The club meets for dinner and a speaker every Thursday at 6:15pm in the Coast Hotel and Convention Centre. Visitors and prospective members welcome to attend. Info: Gary 604-635-4410 or www.langleyrotary.org.

Soroptimists

Soroptimists International of the Langleys meets 5:30pm on 1st Tues./mo. at Andreas Restaurant. Guests welcome. Info: Kate, 604-539-7277, Kat 604-530-5998; or visit www.wcsoroptimist.org.

Square dance

The Surrey Square Wheelers dance every Wednesday at 7pm in the Port Kells Hall, 18918 88th Ave. Singles or couples welcome. Get three free dance lessons by calling Larry, 604-513-9901, or Jean, 604-594-6415.

Toastmasters

Develop public speaking skills and confidence in an entertaining and fun environment.

• Cloverdale: Wed., 7:30pm, Clayton Heights School, 188th and 70th Ave. Info: Kai Elmauer, 604-897-2003 or http://cloverdale.freetoasthost.org/.• Langley morning: New club meets 7am at Langley Township Civic Facility, fourth floor. Info: Shael, 604-594-5648 or Lois, 604-881-4919.

• Township: Noon-1pm Tues. at Township Civic Facility, 4th floor, Yorkson Room. Info: Tanis, 604-532-8064.

• Surrey/Langley: Wed., 7:30pm, Clayton Heights School. Info: Jeff, 604-802-5929.

• Walnut Grove: Thurs., 7:30pm, Dorothy Peacock Elementary, 20292-91A Ave. Info: 604-318-9321.

• Langley City: the Langley City Hall CKF meeting room. Info: John, 604-530-2075 or Lois, 604-881-4919

Valley Active Singles Social Club

Meets every other Wednesday for friendship and to plan group activities. Open to single men and women over 45. Info: Kathryn, 604-514-9778 (M-F, 9am-5pm); visit www.ValleyActiveSingles.com.

Vancouver Area Cycling coalition

The Langley chapter of the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Township Civic Facility (Murray Creek Room). All welcome. Info: 604-807-8508 or www.vacc.bc.ca.

Vintage Riders

The equestrian club focuses on horsemanship and learning new skills. Open to all levels of rider. Must be 21 or older with a valid Horse Council of BC membership. The club meets on the 3ird Tuesday of each month at the St. Andrew’s United Church, 9025 Glover Rd., at 7pm. Info: www.vintage-equestrian.ca.

You’ve Gotta Have Friends

Drop-ins, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8:30pm. Plus Friendship Friday, 1st Fri./mo., 10 a.m. to noon. Learn about friendship opportunities, 20510 Fraser Hwy. The Conversation Café is the last Monday of each month at Choo Choo’s Restaurant. Info: 604-533-6546.

Hominum for Men, Fraser Valley Chapter, is an informal support group for gay or questioning men. Info: George, 604-374-0940.

Lotus for Women meets on the first Tues. of the month at 7pm. An informal support group for lesbian and questioning women. Info: 604-530-8779.

Reunions

Seniors

Aldergrove Vets & Seniors Society

27274 Fraser Hwy. – offers pool tables, darts, trips, dances, meals, etc. Info: 604-856-3271.

Brookswood Seniors

Bridge/pool/crib, etc. Tues. & Thurs. 10am-3pm; chess on Mon., 7-9pm, bingo/whist Fri. eves. At 19899 36th Ave. New members welcome. Regular activities: call 604-530-4232, line dancing: 534-0299, chess: 530-4693, duplicate bridge: 856-7170, Paws2Dance: 534-6841, bingo: 534-2250.

Council of Senior Citizens Organizations

The advocacy group works to improve the lives of seniors. Seniors groups or associations wishing to affiliate or individuals wanting to be members can contact Ernie Bayer, 604-576-9734, fax 604-576-9733, or ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Langley Golden Agers

Mon. 10am-2pm for carpet bowling & whist. Info: 604-534-8877 or 604-530-6179.

Langley Rainbow OAPO branch #146

Regular meetings on the 1st Monday of the month. Lunch begins at 11:30am Monday and Saturday followed by bingo at 1pm. Craft table sales on Mondays before bingo. Crib on Tuesdays and bridge on Thursdays at 1pm. Everyone is welcome. Evergreen Timbers (5464 203 St.) Info: Anita, 604-534-2311.

Langley Seniors Resource Soci-ety

20605 51B Ave.

Sharing and Caring Socials (1-2:30pm, $3 drop-in fee):July 15: LEPS bat monitoring programJuly 22: learn to plant an herb and flower container gardenJuly 28: no social (birthday social is July 27)Coffee and Connecting: a support group for seniors starting over is every Tuesday, 10-11am.

Flying Solo for 55-plus solos meets Tuesdays at 10am.

Senior Vets and Associates

The Fraser Valley Senior Vets & Associates is a fun group for those 55-plus. Activities include trips and in-house functions. The group meets on the last Thursday of each month, Sept. to June. Cost: $10 per year. New members always welcome. Info: Enice, 604-882-8691.

Support

Al-Anon Family Groups

If someone else’s drinking is affecting you, AFG can help. Info: 604-688-1716, langleyafg@shaw.ca or www.bcyukon-al-anon.org.

Alano Club of Langley

A social club for people in recovery, open 365 days a year, 11am-3pm and 7-10pm. Drop in for a cup of coffee or a game of pool at 20433 Douglas Cres. Info: 604-532-9280.

Alateen

The group supports young people recovering from the effects of living with problem drinking in a family member or friend. Ages 10 and up. The group meets at the Township Civic Facility, 20338 65th Ave. Info: 604-688-1716.

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want to drink, that’s your business; if you want to stop, that’s ours. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at the Langley intergroup office, 604-533-2600. Answering machine after hours.

Tues. eves. at George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42nd Ave., 8:30pm. Info: 604-434-3933 or 604-533-2600.

Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Support, information and education about Alzheimer’s and related dementias available at #102 - 20316 56 Ave. Info: 604-533-5277.

Arthritis Support Group, Langley

3rd Mon./mo., 1:30-3:30pm, Lang-ley Seniors Centre. Info: 604-532-9671.

Blood Cancer Support Group

For those diagnosed with blood cancer and their supporters. Free. The Fraser Valley group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm in Surrey. Info: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, Sharon, 604-733.2873 ext. 30.

BC Schizophrenia Society

A support group for families with a member diagnosed with a severe mental illness (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder). There are meetings in Langley. Info: 604-574-1976.

Canadian Cancer Society

Langley Living with Cancer Group meets 1st Tuesday of the month. Info: 604-533-1258, or email pworrall@bc.cancer.ca.Parents of Children with Cancer support group meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Child need not be in active treatment. 7-9pm. Info: 604-533-1525.

Caregiver Support Group

Meets 1:15pm Thurs., Langley Seniors Resource Centre. Info: 604-530-3020 local 310.

Codependents Anonymous

A new 12-step program is starting entitled Developing Healthy Relationships. Meetings are 7:30pm, Tuesdays at 5673 200th St. (North side of the building). Info: Dorothy, 604-581-3865 or Laurence, 604-625-7487.

Depression/Stress Recovery Program

Info: Betty (evening) 604-882-7493 or Eileen (days) 604-856-5830.

Early Psychosis Intervention Program

The Fraser Health Authority program offers a support group for family and friends on the last Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm in the Peach Arch Elder Health Building conference room. Registration and info: 604-538-4278.

FASD adoptive and foster parents

Monthly support group meetings for those with children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Info: Jamie, 604-530-5917.

Fibromyalgia Well-Spring Foundation

The support group meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month in the Murrayville Library at 12:30pm. Info: www.fibromyalgiawellspringfoundation.org.

Friendly Amputees of the Fraser Valley

A support group for people with amputations and their family and friends meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 2420 Montrose Ave., Abbotsford. Info: friendlyamputees@shaw.ca, members.shaw.ca/friendlyamputees or call 778-278-4222 or 779-278-4333(TDD).

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

10am Sat. at 5807 Glover Rd. (around back of building). Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you underweight or overweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Info: Mark, 604-522-0748; Diane, 604-530-0015.

Gamblers Anonymous Group

Is gambling a problem for you or someone you know? Help is available. Call Gamblers Anonymous, 604-878-6535.

Grandparents raising grandkids

The Parent Support Services Society offers a free, confidential, anonymous weekly meeting in Langley. Info: 604-669-1616 or www.parentsupportbc.ca.

Health Equipment Loan Program

HELP, a Canadian Red Cross program, needs volunteers for its equipment loan service. Looking for people who can spare three hours a week to work in the depot in Port Kells. Info: Wendy, 604-513-3935 or 604-881-1113.

Hominum

The Hominum Fraser Valley chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bi or questioning men. Info: Don, 604-329-9760, or Art, 604-462-9813.

Langley Community Services

5339 207th St. Offering addiction services, child and family programs, and immigrant and multicultural programs. Info: 604-534-7921 or www.lcss.ca.

Langley Hospice Society

Children’s grief support group, for ages 5-11 starts October and runs eight weeks. No charge but advance registration required. Info: Wendy, 604-530-1115.

Hospice grief support group

The grief support group for seniors meets at the Renaissance Retirement Resort. Info: Nicole, 604-539-0571.

Teen bereavement: The Langley Hospice Society is offering a support/discussion group for teens who have experienced the death of a loved one. Starts Oct. 27. No fee but preregistration is required. Info: Jane or Wendy, 604-530-1115.

Langley Stroke Recovery

Support group for stroke survivors. Meets Wed., 11am-2pm, Walnut Grove Community Centre, 8889 Walnut Grove Dr. Info: Marilyn, 604-882-4672.

Langley Psychiatric Outpatients

Group therapy dealing with depression, stress, or anxiety through a variety of life issues. Info: 604-514-7940.

Langley Visually Impaired group

Meet friends at Evergreen Hall, 5464 203 St. on 3rd Thurs./mo. Monthly luncheons at restaurants, summer picnic, and Christmas dinner. Info: Mildred, 604-574-9771; Dorothy, 604-514-2246.

LMH Family Council

Meet 4th Thurs./mo., 6:30pm, (except December) in the meeting room of Rosewood/Marrwood Residential Unit of Langley Memorial Hospital. Open to all families and friends of residents of the LMH Residential Services. Info: call Kathy Keenan, 604-595-2429.

LMH Family Support Group

For families of those coping with mental illness. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month on the main floor of the Marion Ward Building at Langley Memorial Hospital. Info: Leanne De Romeri, 604-533-6476.

Learning Disabilities Association

The Fraser South chapter offers programs for youth ages seven-15 with learning disabilities in literacy, math, social skills, and keyboarding. Info: 604-591-5156 or www.ldafs.org.

Lower Mainland Thoracic Outlet Support Group

Meets 1st Fri. of each month, 2-4pm at 20750 Fraser Hwy. (must be buzzed in). Info: 1-888-300-1954, 778-888-7339 (leave message), email langley@atosa.org or go to www.atosa.org.

Meals on Wheels

Langley Meals on Wheels has hot meals weekdays and frozen meals available weekends for seniors, the disabled and sick people unable to cook for themselves. Info: 604-533-1679.

Mourning Mothers

The support group for mothers whose children have died meets monthly in Cloverdale at 10:30am, typically on Fridays. Call facilitator Susan Simmons for details, 604-575-0313.

MS Society

The Lower Mainland chapter has 16 different support groups around the region. To find the nearest one, call 604-689-3144.

Osteoporosis Canada

The Langley branch meets monthly at 1:30pm in the Langley Seniors’ Resource Centre, 20605 51B Ave. Info: 604-533-4193 or 604-534-1604.

Overeaters Anonymous

The meetings are Wednesdays at 7pm in the Douglas Recreation Centre.

Parkinson Support Group

It meets on the third Friday of the month at Evergreen Timbers, 5464 203 St, at 1pm. Info: Jean, 604-888-0069.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The support and awareness group meets the last Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm in the Surrey Memorial Hospital cafeteria. Info: George, 604-574-5554 or www.procansupport.com.

Recovery International

Fear, depression, anxiety, panic? A cognitive behaviour method reduces nervous symptoms and fears to a minimum. Meet 7:30pm Mon. at Langley Memorial Hospital conference room #1. Info: call 604-534-7496.

SARA

Sexual Assault Recovery Anonymous, a non-profit organization in Surrey, assists in recovery from childhood sexual assault; provides self-help groups for adult females/males and adolescent females; and provides educational materials, public education, and outreach services to Langley. Info: sarasociety@telus.net.

Sex Addicts Anonymous

A fellowship for people wishing to recover from sexual addiction. Info: 604-290-9544 or www.saavancouver.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly

The local TOPS chapter meets Mondays and Wednesdays at the Walnut Grove Community Centre at 6:15pm. Info: Lynda, 604-856-8014.

Vancouver Scoliosis Support Group

Information and support for children with scoliosis and their families. Meet others and learn. Info: 604-924-1740, or email erica97@shaw.ca.

Women experiencing abuse in intimate relationships

Ishtar Transition Housing Society community outreach workers are facilitating a support group for women experiencing abuse in intimate relationships. Mondays until Dec. 15, 9:30am-noon.

Volunteers

Acquired Brain Injury

Volunteers are needed to assist individuals with acquired brain injuries to participate in recreation. Info: Tammie at the Fraser Valley Brain Injury Ass’n, 604-897-1563 or 1-866-557-1913, or email info@fvbia.org.

Assisted Living for Seniors

The facility in Walnut Grove is looking for volunteers (bus outings, visits, reading, walking, crafts). Info: Sheila, 604-881-8132.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters Langley is looking for Aldergrove residents to be in-school mentors. Must be 19 or older. Info: www.bbbslangley.com/aldergrove or 604-535-5055.

Brookswood Community Police

Volunteer commitment is 4 hours a week. Exciting rewards, training provided. Duties include foot and bike patrol, and office duties. Info: Karen Zappa, 604-530-3104; email karenzappa@shaw.ca.

Canadian Cancer Society

Volunteers required in the Willowbrook office. Training provided Info: 604-533-1668 or langley@bc.cancer.ca.

Downtown Langley Ambassadors

The program runs April to September and is looking for volunteers to greet visitors and help the public. Training and uniforms provided. Flexible schedules. Info: Lilianne Fuller, 604-539-0133.

Drivers needed

The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteer drivers to take patients to and from appointments at the Surrey, Vancouver and Abbotsford cancer centres. Mileage reimbursed. Info: Linda Kelly, 604-533-1668 or lkelly@bc.cancer.ca.

C.A.R.E.S.

A no-kill cat shelter in Langley has openings for volunteers to assist in feeding and care of sheltered cats. Info: Carol, 604-202-0713.

4-H Club

Head. Heart. Hands. Health. Help Wanted. 4-H volunteers needed for new and existing clubs. Info: 4-H-Canada.ca/join_again.

Friends of the City of Langley Library

Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month, 1pm, except for July, August and December. Info: library, 604-514-2850.

Friends of Fort Langley

The non-profit society that assists at the Fort Langley National Historic Site is looking for board members. Info: Ginny, 604-888-3943 or gist@telus.net.

Fibromyalgia Well Spring

The group is looking for volunteers for its downtown Langley office and thrift shop. Info: 778-278-3697.

Greater Vancouver Zoo

Seeks volunteers, 16 or older and able to commit to 8 hours. Info: Gary Worley, 604-856-6825 ext. 31, email gworley@gvzoo.com, or visit www.gvzoo.com.

Heart and Stroke canvassers

The Heart and Stroke Foundation needs volunteers for the February campaign. Info: 604-591-1955 or Door_sur@hsf.bc.ca.

Highland Lodge

Volunteers always welcome. Info: 604-534-7186 or email hlodge@direct.ca.

Intergenerational storytelling project

The Intergenerational Centre for Action Learning (ICAL) wants youth volunteers for community video production project. Training provided. Info: Elizabeth, 604-514-1188, or email elizabeth@ical.ca or visit www.ical.ca.

Ishtar Transition Housing Society

Volunteers needed to help in donation room. Training given. Info: Debbie, 604-534-2602.

Langley Hospice Society

Volunteers needed able to move large items (furniture) at the thrift store. Info: Adrienne Barnett, 604-530-1115 or adriennebarnett@langleyhospice.com.

Langley Literacy Association

The group meets monthly at the City of Langley Library. New members welcome. Info: Kim Davison, 604-514-2855. The group helps the Langley Christmas Bureau with the Wrap-a-Read program. The next meeting is June 22 at 4pm.

Langley Lodge Special Care Home

Help needed for recreational/leisure programs for seniors, Mon.-Sat. Info: Helen Kirby, 604-532-4200 ext. 4138, or email hkirby@langleylodge.com.

Langley Meals on Wheels

Volunteer drivers needed for Walnut Grove and Fort Langley routes. The commitment is two hours per week, once a week, 11am-1pm. Info: 604-533-1679.

Literacy tutors

The Learning Disabilities Association needs volunteers to work with children ages seven to 13 in an after-school program. Extensive training provided. #201 13766 72 Ave. Info 604-591-5156 or www.ldafs.org.

Mountain View Conservation Soc.

Volunteer applicants must be 17 or older. No jobs involve hands-on contact with the animals. Info: Louise, 604-882-9313, or mtnviewfarms.com.

Pacific Assistance Dogs Society

Puppy raisers train dogs to assist people with disabilities other than blindness. Info: 604-527-0556.

Patti Dale Animal Shelter

The shelter is seeking volunteers to help homeless animals. Opportunities include walking dogs, TLC for cats, website work, photography, fundraising and fostering. Info: 604-857-5055, or www.lapsbc.petfinders.com.

People with Pets

Visit residents in Langley Lodge seniors home. Pets must have up-to-date medical exams and vaccinations. Info: Helen Kirby, 604-532-4200 ext 4138.

PRDA

Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities offers equestrian therapy. No experience necessary to volunteer. Training includes preparing horses for lessons, leading horses, and side-walking during lessons. Volunteers also needed for fundraising, special events, facility and ground maintenance, barn help, and office work. Info: Bill or Judi, 604-530-8717. PRDA is at 1088 208 St.

ReConnect Program

Needs volunteers to mentor and assist individuals with acquired brain injury in recreational and social activities. Info: Tammie, 604-897-1563 or email info@fvbia.org.

Small Animal Rescue Society of B.C.

The society desperately needs summer volunteers for its rabbit facility in Aldergrove. Info: Muriel, 604-530-3297 or 604-306-5775.

South Fraser Regional Crisis Line

Volunteers needed to assist people in the community experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed. Training and on-going support are provided. Information package are at Surrey Community Services, 9815 140th St. Info: 604-584-5811 or email Jackie Yurick at jackiey@scss.ca.

TLC Pet Adoptions

Langley cat rescue group needs volunteers to foster adult cats and kittens with special needs. Info: 604-856-4866, or email tlcpetadoption@hotmail.com.

Transplant Society of B.C.

More than 300 British Columbians are waiting for life-saving organ transplants. Volunteers are needed to educate and encourage people to register as organ donors. Info: or registration: www.transplant.bc.ca.

Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Ass’n

The non-profit organization provides therapy riding for people with special needs and needs volunteers. Orientation is held every Saturday. VTEA is at 3330 256th St. Info: 604-857-1267, or email info@vtea.ca.

Vancouver Rape Relief

Women’s Shelter is looking for volunteers for the Rape and Crisis Line and Transition House. Free training begins immediately. Info: 604-872-8212 or visit www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca.

Volunteer Grandparents

Active, energetic people over the age of 50 join children who need caring and committed mentors. For 30 years, Volunteer Grandparents has been helping bridge the gap between generations. Volunteers are needed to help children in classrooms and to establish mentoring relationships with children and their families. Info: 604-736-8271.

Willowbrook CPO

RCMP community police offices provide volunteer opportunities in community policing services and programs: helping the public over the phone or in person; taking routine police reports; becoming familiar and educating the general public on crime prevention; participating in community events. Commit to four hours a week for at least one year. The Willowbrook CPO is open 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. Info: Kimberley Enns, 604-534-1040, or pick up an application at #140-20338-65 Ave. in the Township building.

Xyolhemeylh Family Services

Looking for individuals, aboriginal or non-aboriginal, 19 years and older interested in volunteering as mentors to off-reserve aboriginal youth on a weekly-basis. Serving as a mentor will not only be fun but provide an opportunity for urban youth to be introduced to community programs/services and to gain an appreciation of traditional culture. Info: Gary, 604-532-3682 or email gary.robin-son@stolonation.bc.ca.

You’ve Gotta Have Friends

Organization seeks new volunteers of all ages and interests to help another find connections in the Langley community. A belief in the value of each person is essential. Info: Janice or Pat, 604-533-6546.

Youth

Cadets

The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets (open to ages 13-18) meets Tuesdays and Navy League Cadets (open to nine to 12) meets Thursdays at the cadet training centre, 4315 272nd St. Both are 6:15pm. Info: 604-856-3700.

Regiment 1922 of the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps welcomes kids 12-18 from Langley and Aldergrove to develop teamwork, leadership, fitness and self-confidence. Call 604-857-2698 or email 1922army@cadets.net.

4-H Clubs

Boys and girls aged 6-21 learn skills including public speaking, judging, and raising projects such as sheep, pigs, dogs, llamas, horses, and beef, as well as non-animal projects such as woolcraft and photography. Members can earn external school credits and scholarships, as well as travel opportunities. Info: Langley district key leaders: Glenda Reid, 604-607-4443 or Joan Bech, 604-534-5439.

Pony Club

Four Canadian Pony Clubs in the Langley area are accepting new members, children who enjoy ponies and horses. Learn horsemanship & riding. Info: Judy Davies, 604-533-2063; email davies@telus.net; visit www.canadianponyclub.org.

Scouting and Guiding

Join the world’s largest youth organization and have fun camping, playing, making crafts, and meeting new friends. Adults are welcome, too. In the Langley area, visit www.nicomeklscouting.ca.

Sparks, Brownies, Guides, or Pathfinders – Info: 604-574-1827, or visit www.bc-girlguides.org. Ladies aged 19-90 encouraged to call.

First Fort Langley Scouts – Ages 10-13, meet every Tues. at Fort Langley Elementary. Info: Rudy Bardeck. 604-856-3146.

Southgate Youth Centre

Drop-in for Langley City youth – in Langley Mall, next to the dollar store. Hours: 2:30-4:30pm, Mon.-Thurs., and 2:30-7pm Fri.

StrongStart Centres

A free, drop-in parent participation program for families with children from birth to five takes place weekdays at several local schools. 9am-noon: Nicomekl, Langley Meadows, Simonds, Parkside, West Langley, and North Otter. 1-4pm: Wix Brown, Douglas Park, and James Hill. Info: contact the schools.

Table Tennis Challenge

Weekly tournament for youths, 12-17 years, on Thursdays, 7-8pm, at Timms Community Centre. Participation free with valid PRAC card.

Other

Blood donor clinics

Call 1-888-2-DONATE for an appointment.July 20: 1-8pm Murrayville Hall, 21667 48th Ave.

Home canning

The Langley Environmental Partners Society has canning workshop 7-9pm on July 17 at the Timms Recreation Centre. RSVP: Lina, 604-532-3515.

Organic cooking

The Langley Environmental Partners Society’s workshop is at 7pm on July 15. $20. Register in advance at 604-532-3521.

Rethinking weeds

The Langley Environmental Partners Society’s free workshop is at 7pm on July 20. Register in advance at 604-532-3521.

The Great Fish Frenzy

Home Church Langley offers a free program July 25, 11:30am on the Nicomekl Elementary school grounds. Games for all ages, waterfights, music, speakers, a fish lunch and more. Info: 604-514-4663.

Campbell Valley Farmers Market

A year-round market is at 16th Avenue. Indoor and outdoor space available for local food producers, local artisans, local crafts or food vendors. Info: campbellvalleyfarmersmarkets@gmail.com or fax 604-539-1338.

Vendors wanted

Artists and vendors wanted for the Township 7 Art in the Vines event this summer. Includes charity barbecue. Openings for a jazz musician and an acoustic guitar player. Email: gail@township7.com.

Farmers market

The Langley Community Farmers’ Market runs Wednesdays 3-7pm until October at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Info: www.langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding clinic, immunization clinics (2, 4, 6, 12, & 18 months), and New Baby and Me Group (birth to 6 mo.). Info: 604-539-2900.