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.

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.

musicnotes

• Concerts in the Park: Enjoy live music 5-6 p.m. each Friday evening during summer at Douglas Park Spirit Square. Free. July 2 is acoustic guitarist Mike McLeod.

• 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

• 9th annual open house: Erikson’s Daylily Gardens annual gathering July 3 includes displays by Select Roses, Tuscan Farm Gardens, Buds N Petals, the VanDusen Master Gardeners and the Aldergrove Daylily Society. Admission by donation to support Critter Care Wildlife Society. Info: 604-856-5758.

• Food Bank Tuesday: The fundraiser for the Langley Food Bank is monthly 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).

tradeshows

• West Coast Tattoo Culture Show: July 9-11 at the Langley Events Centre in conjunction with the King of Customs Motorcycle and Hotrod Show. Info: www.WestCoastTattooShow.com or www.TheKingOfCustoms.ca.

visualarts

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

• a small show: The exhibit at the Acorn Art and Image, 4860 203rd St., features mixed media, jewelry, pottery and glass. Preview 5-8 p.m. on July 9 with the show July 10 and 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 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 club 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

The Great Smartini: His high-energy magic show will be at 10:30 a.m. on July 15. Free but must register in advance as space is limited.

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

The Great Smartini: His high-energy magic show will be at 1 p.m. on July 15. Free but must register in advance as space is limited.

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

Post secondary funding information session: Service Canada Centre for Youth will explain grants, bursaries, and scholarships, as well as all about the student loan application process at 2:30 p.m. on July 5. Register in advance.

Mammals, Oh My!: Explore mammals (including cougar and deer skeletons) with the Langley Centennial Museum. For ages six and older. 10:30 a.m. on July 8. Register in advance.

Drawing comics and manga. Professional comic book artist Jonathan Dalton will lead a workshop 6:30-8:30 p.m. on July 6. For ages 10 and older. Register in advance.

The Great Smartini: His high-energy magic show will be at 1 p.m. on July 13. Free but must register in advance as space is limited.

SWAP information session: The program helps young people with working holidays abroad. Find out more at 7 p.m. on July 14.

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

The Great Smartini: His high-energy magic show will be at 11 a.m. on July 8. Free but must register in advance as space is limited.

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

The Great Smartini: His high-energy magic show will be at 11 a.m. on July 13. Free but must register in advance as space is limited.

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

The Great Smartini: His high-energy magic show will be at 1 p.m. on July 17. Free but must register in advance as space is limited.

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

The Great Smartini: His high-energy magic show will be at 10 a.m. on July 7. Free but must register in advance as space is limited.

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.

inthegarden

• Daylily open house: Admission is by donation to the Critter Care Wildlife Society for Erikson’s Daylily Gardens ninth annual open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 3 and 4. Info: 604-856-5758.

callout

• 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

• Canadian Museum of Flight,

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

• Langley Centennial Museum,

9135 King St., 604-888-3922

• Tie dye: Make you own psychedelic masterpiece. For six to 12 years of age. $14. 1:30-3 p.m., July 7 or 8.

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

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

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