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. Golden Ears Writers Lobby Night meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at The ACT, 11944 Haney Pl., and presents "Unlock Your Writing Creativity: An evening of tips and techniques." Info: www.facebook.com/ events/438123962937168/ or educationwatch@gmail.com. Adult writers only.

Huge Pitt party afoot

One hundred birthday candles will be lit on April 25, 2014 when the City of Pitt Meadows celebrates its centurial year.

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. Blue Heron ToastMasters meets from 7: 30 to 9: 30 p.m. at Pitt Meadows City hall, 12007 Harris Rd. Info: Andrew Thompson at 604460-0339.

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. A workshop on financial literacy for older adults and their families will be held at the Maple Ridge Library, #130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd., from 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. Register at 604-786-7404 or email htreleaven@shaw.ca.

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. Golden Ears Writers Lobby Night at The ACT meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Ronda Payne, a freelance writer, will share her tips for breaking into the magazine industry. Info: www. facebook.com/goldenearswriters.

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. Ridge Meadows Ex-Servicewomen's Club meets at noon for lunch and 1 p.m. for their meeting. They meet at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88, 12101 224th St.

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. Maple Ridge Library is holding its World Film Nights evening at 6 p.m. - Contact the library for the title of the film. Info: 604-467-7417.

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. A Seniors Helping Seniors meeting takes place at 9: 30 a.m. at the seniors centre, 12150 224th St.

Master smith shows off skills

Blacksmith Jeff Chenatte couldn't believe his eyes when a legend walked through the doors at the Pitt Meadows Museum and Archives last Saturday.

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. Maple Ridge Library presents its World Film series at 6 p.m. Call the library to ask the title of the film. The series runs every Tuesday until Feb. 26. Info: 604-467-7417.

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• Sightlines Theatre at Thomas Haney Secondary presents the timeless musical classic You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!

Blacksmith keeps art alive

A time-honoured skill will be introduced in a sold-out class at the museum in Pitt Meadows on Saturday.

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Post events 10 days in advance by email to: -- January 24 & 26

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. Hammond Elementary, 11520 203rd St., is holding a Christmas bazaar from 3 to 8 p.m. with 20plus vendors, pictures with Santa, and kids-only shopping. Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation. Info: hammondpac@ gmail.com.

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. Maple Ridge Library presents an adult Christmas event at 7 p.m. Join the Silvertones and other special guests for their traditional evening of Christmas stories, songs, and celebration. Refreshments will be served. Info: Maple Ridge Library at 604-467-7417.

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. A Seniors Helping Seniors meeting takes place at 9: 30 a.m. at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224th St.

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December 4...Christmas Countdown begins at the Maple Ridge Library at 6:45 p.m. Join us for an early evening of holiday songs, rhymes, stories, and a special puppet show. For more information, call the Maple Ridge Library at 604-467-7417.

Christmas fun

. Maple Ridge Christmas in the Park and Santa Claus Parade run from 4 to 8 p.m. with free family entertainment, including live music on the bandstand, a live nativity scene, and a Christmas craft tent where kids can make ornaments. And Santa will be in his yurt, where children can get a free 4x6-inch photo with the jolly man and drop off their letters to Santa in his mailbox. Just before 6 p.m., Santa will leave his yurt for the lighting of a peace tree - which signifies the start of the Christmas parade getting underway at the corner of Plaza Street and Dewdney Trunk Road After the parade, the Johnson Brothers will entertain on the bandstand from 7: 30 to 8 p.m.

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November 27 . The Maple Ridge Concert Band presents its winter concert entitled Traditions at 7: 30 p.m. at The ACT. Tickets: 604-476-2787, www.theactmapleridge.org, or at The ACT ticket centre.