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

Acoustic open mic every Thursday at 7 p.m.

- Fox and Fiddle, 19530 Langley Bypass.

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

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

dancefloor

- Surrey Fiddlers Old Time Dance: Everyone is invited to the Clayton Hall, 18513 70th Ave., for the dance 7:30-10:30 p.m. on Oct. 4. Admission: $3. Info: 604-576-1066 or 604-538-3363.

- 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.

- 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

- Grave Tales: Spine chilling (true) tales are told weekends until Oct. 28 on a walking tour around Fort Langley and the National Historic Site. Ages 17+. French tour is Oct. 18 and the youth tour is Oct. 20. 7 p.m. start. Advance tickets recommended. Info: 604.513.4777 or www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley.

familyfestivities

- Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off: Enjoy fall fun at Aldor Acres, 24990 84th Ave., including the weigh off which will raise money for the firefighters and the Burn Fund. Weighing starts at 1 p.m. on Oct. 13. Info: www.aldoracres.com.

- Halloween Costume Skate: Tickets are $5 or $15 for a family (up to five) for the skate on Oct. 26 at the Sportsplex. This fundraiser for Dorothy Peacock Elementary's Grade 7s will also feature carnival games and a raffle.

musicnotes

- Ukrainian Fall Dinner and Dance: The Langley Elks are hosting a catered dinner dance Oct. 13 at the George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42nd Ave. Tickets: $25 per person. Info: Barb, 604-889-1160 or Ron, 604-532-3126.

- Fixing Dinner: Jericho Ridge Church hosts Sandi Richard, of the Food Network, for a presentation on Oct. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Langley Events Centre banquet hall. Free. Children's programming provided.

- 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

- 1940s New York Cabaret: The Langley Lodge fundraiser is Oct. 13 at the Cascades Casino Summit Theatre. Company B Jazz Band and a draw for a trip to New York are highlights. Tickets and info: 604-532-4200 ext. 4116.

literaryhappenings

- 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.

- Writer in Residence program: The Langley Writers' Guild has members available to discuss writing and help people with their prose and poetry. Drop-in to the guild at the Langley Arts Council gallery, 20550 Fraser Hwy. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call 604-534-3384.

tradeshows

- Milner Village Farmers Market: Local vendors, food, entertinment, a petting zoo, bouncy castle, kids games and more will be at Milner Gardens Oct. 20. Runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

- Fraser Valley Bead Show: Nearly 50 artists and vendors will be at the show in the Coast Hotel and Convention Centre Oct. 12-14. Admission: $7 for those 12 and older. Info: www.fraservalleybeadshow.ca.

- Home Party Hoopla: A St. George's Anglican Church fundraiser is 1-4 p.m.. on Oct. 13. Features Tupperware, Avon, Princess House, Katie's Creations, Silpada and more. $3 ticket includes coffee/tea and dessert. Info: Claire Pallen, 604-888-4392, kcpallen@shaw.ca or Trixie Nienaber, 604-888-7782, stgeorgeparish@telus.net.

- Baby shower: Register at www.havingababy.ca for the show at the Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre, 5640 188th St., on Oct. 14 starting at 2 p.m. Open to pregnant women.

- Fraser Valley Orchid Society Show: Runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42nd Ave.

visualarts

- 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

Adult chess: Play on the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For those who know how to play. Free. If possible, bring board and timer. Sign up in advance.

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

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

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

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

Family Storytimes - Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays to Dec. 5.

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.

Mumble Jumble, Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Free beginners computer training.

- Brookswood Library

20045 40th Ave. 604-534-7055

Family Storytimes - Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays.

- City of Langley Library

20399 Douglas Cres. 604-514-2855

Prison to Freedom: Walnut Grove author Cora Goodyear will launch her new book Prison to Freedom from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 20. Book signing and refreshments.

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

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

Parent Child Mother Goose: Babies 0-15 months and their caregivers enjoy rhymes, songs and games. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

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 two to six. Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Drop in.

Computer training available.

- Fort Langley Library

9167 Glover Rd. 604-888-0722

Family Storytimes - Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to Oct. 25.

Knitting Circle: Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Beginners welcome.

- Muriel Arnason Library

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

Pro-D Halloween Crafts - Children ages five an up can do crafts on Oct. 19, 2-4 p.m. Free.

Just for Babies Babies up to 12 months and their caregivers can enjoy a program of bounces, songs, rhymes and simple stories. 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

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.

Family Storytimes - Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16 to Nov. 6.

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 2-4 p.m. Register and bring supplies to work on a project.

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

Family Storytimes - for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers - offer a half-hour of stories, songs, stretches and finger plays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, to Oct. 10.

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.

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.

- 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 - Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. Thursdays, 11:30 p.m. to Oct. 25.

Adult book club - Second Tuesday of the month. This ongoing program meets at 2 p.m. Info: snedd-macdonell@fvrl.bc.ca.

Free internet computer training 9 a.m. on Tuesdays.

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

- 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: 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

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

Foyer art: Recent artwork in any media can be submitted for the museum art program. Work is displayed for about two months. Pick up applications at the museum or online at langleymuseum.org. Deadline to apply is Oct. 26. Info: Jane 604-532-3536 or jlemke@tol.ca.

- Fort Langley National Historic Site

23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777

- Surrey Historical Society Museum

17710 56A Ave., 604-592-6956

Regular meeting: The 10 a.m. meeting on Oct. 13 features the presentation Growing Up in Surrey by Ryan Gallagher. Info: 604-576-9734

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