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

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., 604-595-4911

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

Doug & The Slugs perform July 15 and Bully’s Concert July 16.

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.

familyfestivities

• Cinema Under the Stars: Prospera Credit Union is sponsoring a free outdoor movie at the Willoughby Community Centre (by the Langley Events Centre) on July 15. Rio starts at about 9 p.m. Donations for charity accepted. Concession. Bring blankets and chairs.

• Aldergrove Fair Days: Enjoy Canadian Fast Draw Championships, leaf-blower soccer, glow-stick crafts, clowns, animals, rides and more is happening at the 99th Aldergrove Agricultural and Fair Days event July 22, 23 and 24. Volunteers needed. Contact aldergrovevolunteers@gmail.com.

musicnotes

• 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

• Food Bank Tuesday: The fundraiser for the Langley Food Bank is the first Tuesday of the month at McBurney’s Coffee and Tea House starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy a musicians of talent from the area performing live. Bring a donation (cash or non-perishable food).

visualarts

• Transformations: The new Fort Gallery show features artists Leanne Sjodin and Robert Wakefield. The opening reception is 2-5 p.m. on July 16 with the show running until Aug. 1 at 9048 Glover Rd.

• Moving from Isolation and Loneliness to Belonging: You’ve Gotta Have Friends is putting on this art workshop 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 23 at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre. People are inited to take part in interactive discussions about creativity. Bring art supplies. Limited supplies available. Participants from last year’s Expressions of Belonging exhibit at Arts Alive will share their creative process. Registration and information: 604 533-6546.

• Langley Camera Club meets 7:30 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.

Summer Reading Club: This year’s theme is Savour Every Word. There are summer clubs for kids, teens and adults. Contact the nearest branch for details.

• Aldergrove Library

26770 29th Ave. 604-856-6415

Adult Afternoon Book Club – 2-3pm once per month.

Adult chess club: Men and women interested in a club Wednesdays at 7 p.m. are asked to contact Marlene, 604-857-4137 or rand.walker@fvrl.bc.ca so organizers can arrange a start date. Bring a board and timer (if you have one). Free.

Book Chats – 3:30-4:30pm. For Grades 6-8.

Book Club – First Thursdays of the month until May 5. 3:30-4:30pm. For Grades 3-6.

Mini Book Club – Last Monday of the month to June 20. 3:30-4:30pm. For kindergarten to Grade 3.

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 p.m. Wednesdays.

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. 10:30: a.m.

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. 6:30 p.m., second Monday.

Mumble Jumble, Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Free beginners computer training.

• Brookswood Library

20045 40th Ave. 604-534-7055

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.

• City of Langley Library

20399 Douglas Cres. 604-514-2855

Crash course in songwriting: Singer songwriter Max Tell will help teens in a songwriting workshop that runs 2-3 p.m. on July 16. Sign up in advance.

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

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

Toddler Storytime Discover a world of delight through picture books, rhymes, songs and puppets. Register in advance. 10 a.m., fourth Wednesday.

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

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 available.

• Fort Langley Library

9167 Glover Rd. 604-888-0722

Reading is Magic: Magician Peter Rooke’s show is about the importance of reading. Free but register in advance. 10:30 a.m. July 14.

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. Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

• Muriel Arnason Library

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

Reading is Magic: Magician Peter Rooke’s show is about the importance of reading. Free but register in advance. 1:30 p.m. July 15.

Laughter yoga: People must register in advance for the session July 20, at 7 p.m. based on breathing and exercises.

Just for Babies – For parents/caregivers and babies birth to 12 months. Mondays, 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, two to six, can come in pajamas and bring a small stuffed toy. 7 p.m., first Wednesday of the month.

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., Tuesday.

Book Club, meets fourth Wednesday/month at 7 p.m. except July, August and December. Join at any time.

• Murrayville Library

22071 48th Ave. 604-533-0339

Artists Club – Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Evening Book Club – This ongoing program meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Knitting Club – This ongoing program meets Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Writing group 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. 7 p.m.

• Walnut Grove Library

8889 Walnut Grove Dr. 604-882-0410

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

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. Thursdays, 11:30 p.m..

Adult book club – Third Thursday of the month. This ongoing program meets at 7 p.m. Check out the club blog at http://happybookwormsbookclub.blogspot.com or http://wglibrarybookclub.blogspot.com.

Free internet computer training 9a.m. on Tuesdays. Classes resume in September.

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

• At First Sight: The Surrey Little Theatre comedy runs October and November with auditions July 25 and 26 at 7027 184th St. Info: call director June Ainsworth, 604-882-8812.

• 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.

• 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

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: New and returning singers are welcome. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Langley Community Music School. Info: www.langleychorus.org. People don’t have to be able to read music to join. 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: www.langleycb.blogspot.com.

• 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 until Thanksgiving

Canada Day: ••••••• Special events include ••••

• Canadian Museum of Flight,

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

• Langley Centennial Museum,

9135 King St., 604-888-3922

Hooves, Ploughs and Planting Fields: The new exhibit runs to Aug. 24.

• Fort Langley National Historic Site

23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777

Parks Day: On July 16, the first 100 people receive a free souvenir as Parks Canada continues its 100th birthday celebrations this year. Various activities. Free admission.

Farmers market: Sundays until Oct. 2, there is a market featuring arts and crafts, home goods and fresh produce. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Surrey Historical Society

23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777

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