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

nightlife

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

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

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

- Fox and Fiddle, 19530 Langley Bypass.

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

Brent Wildeman and Langley's Luke Agawin on March 15

dancefloor

- Dance Divine: An ecstatic free-style dance workshop is in the Fort Langley Lions Hall, 23022 88th Ave., on March 19 starting at 7 p.m. $18 per person, drop-in format. Info: www.dancedivine.ca.

- 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.

theatrestage

- Emma: Trinity Western University is staging Jane Austen's tale of matchmaking and misadventure March 12-23 at 7:30 p.m. with Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets and info at twu.ca/theatre.

familyfestivities

- Family scavenger hunt: Metro Vancouver Parks invites everyone to a free, self-paced scavenger hunt on Wednesday, March 27 at Aldergrove Regional Park. The event runs 1:30-4:30 p.m. but the hunt takes about an hour and takes people to different nature stations where they learn about plants, animals and parks. Meet at the Blacktail Group Picnic Area in Aldergrove Regional Park (off 8th Avenue near 272nd Street). Info: www.metrovancouver.org.

musicnotes

- Ceilidh: The next St. Andrew's United Church down home kitchen party is 7 p.m. on March 14 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.

- 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.

literaryhappenings

- The Han Shan Poetry Project: Poems by local writers are on display at the McLellan Forest East. This is one of a series of art projects to raise awareness about the site which local residents are working to save from sale. Donations welcome to Watchers of Langley Forests (WOLF). The public is welcome to tour the forest, 84th Avenue at 257A Street. Info: mclellanpark.blogspot.ca.

- 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

- Movie Night: Home Church Langley invites people to movies each Saturday through spring. Upcoming on March 16 October Sky. Admission (and popcorn) are free. Showtime is 7 p.m. at Nikomekl School, 20050 53rd Ave. Info: 604-514-4663 or www.homechurch.ca.

- 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. Admission by donation. Light refreshments and door prizes. RSVP: 604-599-3247 or Betty.Cunnin@kwantlen.ca.

visualarts

- Auld Acquaintance II: The new exhibit at the Fort Gallery runs until March 24 and features artists Scott Gordon, Fiona Moes, Suzanne Northcott, Terry Nurmi, Judy Nygren, Betty Spackman, Billie Jo Thomson, and Donna Usher. Info: www.fortgallery.ca.

- 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

- Brookswood Library

20045 40th Ave. 604-534-7055

- City of Langley Library

20399 Douglas Cres. 604-514-2855

Book sale: The semi-annual sale of used books, puzzles and DVDs is March 16-20.

Bob-bee and the Amazing Flea Market: The Never Bee Lost Program teaches kids how to stay safe if lost or separated from their parents. Tips for parents too. The free session is 10:30 a.m. on March 20. Free but sign up in advance.

Joseph the Magician: Family entertainment over spring break. 1:30-2:30 p.m. on March 26.

Easter storytime and egg hunt: Enjoy a special Easter-themed storytime and egg hunt. 11 a.m., March 27.

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.

Langley Writers Guild: The group meets on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 10 a.m. to noon and 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the third Thursday. All genres. Reading, critiques, workshops. Info: Doris, 604-534-3384.

- Fort Langley Library

9167 Glover Rd. 604-888-0722

Nicoletta's Italian Storytime: For Multicultural Month, Nicoletta Buckley will share stories in Italian and English, and a traditional treat. For kids two to seven. Registration rquired. 10 a.m. on March 14.

- Muriel Arnason Library

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

Bird photography: John Gordon will share secrets of photographing birds around the Lower Mainland. For adults. Sign up in advance. 7-8 p.m., March 20.

Crafts around the world: For kids five and older. Supplies provided. 2-4 p.m. on March 26.

- Murrayville Library

22071 48th Ave. 604-533-0339

- Walnut Grove Library

8889 Walnut Grove Dr. 604-882-0410

Kidney health: Learn about protecting these vital organs in a presentation at 7 p.m. on March 14. Free but sign up in advance.

Teen Games Night: Imperial Hobbies is supplying games such as Cloud 9, Dominion, Carcassonne and Ultimate Werewolf. Ages 12-18 can stop by and play. Free pizza and refreshments. MP3 player door prize. Free but space limited. Register in advance. 6:30-8:30 p.m. on March 18.

callout

- Langley Has Talent: Semifinals are April 20. The finals are May 4. Tickets and info: langleyhastalent.ca.

- 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.

- Central Valley Community Pipe Band: Pipers and drummers with a minimum one year experience are invited to join the group that meets Thursday evenings at the Aldergrove Legion. Info: Pipe Major Steve Gallagher, 604-756-3799, steveg@cvcpb.org, or www.cvcpb.org.

- 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

Spring break: From March 16-24, kids can learn pioneer fur trader survival skills such as flint and steel firemaking, bannock baking, finger weaving, animal track identification and more. Complete the fort's Xplorers activity book for a certificate and prize.

Hip hop dance camp: Emma Willey will teach the program for kids ages 13-18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18-22. Cost: $229.50 includes lunches.

- Surrey Historical Society Museum

17710 56A Ave., 604-592-6956

What's What? listings are free. To be considered for publication in the Langley Advance, items must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the publication date. What's What? appears weekly, in the Langley Advance's Thursday edition and in the online edition at www.langleyadvance.com. The format for What's What is changing. Arts and culture groups with items that run regularly are asked to resubmit their group's information to keep it current.