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Big Top Vintage Carnival

10/30/2023

 
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​Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF) Grand Gala is approaching fast and we don’t want you to miss out on your chance to join us under the Big Top at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre in Abbotsford on Friday November 17th, 2023.
 
“We are super excited to be hosting our Grand Gala in Abbotsford this year” said Liz Harris, Executive Director of FVHCF. “With Vintage Carnival theme, this years event will be full of entertainment, carnival games, popcorn, caramel apples from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and so much more.”
 
Big shout out to our Presenting Sponsor, Snowcrest Foods, for their continued support of our Grand Gala. We would also like to acknowledgte our Three Rings Sponsors, Trans Mountain Corporation, Doerksen Roofing, Finning Canada and Gulf & Fraser Mt. Lehman. Carousal Sponsors, Chartwell Retirement Residences and Baker Newby LLP.
 
For more information and sponsorship inquiries please call the office at 1-877-661-0314
 
Tickets are $150 per person or a table of 8 for $1,200.
 
Purchase your tickets today at www.fvhcf.ca/gala also check out our Air Canada Raffle as well as the Big 50/50
 
If you are able to donate an item towards our silent and live auction, please contact Leslie Gmur, Fund Development Coordinator at [email protected]
 
The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation raises funds for vital equipment and programs funded or endorsed by Fraser Health. They serve the communities of Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

Gallery 7 Theatre Announces "Heart of Community" Theatre Season

10/25/2023

 
Gallery 7 Theatre is excited to announce their 2023-2024 'Heart of Community' theatre season, set to commence this November. Featuring a world premier, a Canadian premier, a G7 first, an exciting adaptation of a novel, and a beloved Broadway musical, the season will mark the organization's 32nd year of continuous programming.
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"We're very excited about the upcoming year of theatre," explains Artistic Director, Ken Hildebrandt. "Community is experienced in many ways: through social engagement & participation, through family, through friendship and through romantic love. Each play in our season touches on one of these important communal experiences, exploring its ups and downs in meaningful, entertaining and thought-provoking ways."

The season line-up includes the following:
  • A Tale of Two Cities - A world premier written by Abbotsford playwright, Adriel Brandt, and based on Charles Dickens' epic tale of family and sacrifice set before and during the French Revolution. Runs November 10 - 18, 2023 at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
  • Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon. A charming and heart-warming sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice that focuses on middle sister, Mary. Runs Dec. 15 - 23, 2023 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.​
  • Snowbound - A Canadian premier of Peter Quilter's hilarious and charming play about two opposites trying to connect in a lonely world. Runs Jan. 26 - Feb. 10, 2024 at the Abbotsford Community Arts Addition.
  • The Sound of Music - The beloved family musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Runs March 15 - 23, 2024 at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
  • G7 Comedy Festival - A weekend of family-friendly stand-up comedy and improv. A G7 first! Runs April 19 & 20, 2024 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.
  • The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - A story of family, adolescence, and discovering true potential emerges in this highly theatrical, award-winning play by Simon Stephens and based on the novel by Mark Haddon. Runs May 17 - 25, 2024 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditoriu

"Live theatre at Gallery 7 Theatre is about the community coming together to engage with stories that not only entertain, but stir the heart, challenge the mind and elevate the soul," concludes Hildebrandt. "This season is as much a showcase of compelling and impactful stories about community as it is a celebration of the important role theatre plays in our community. Come one, come all!"

Season subscriptions for the 2023-2024 'Heart of Community" season are now available. For full show details and to order subscriptions and individual tickets, visit www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940.
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Christmas Bureau to kick off November 2nd!

10/21/2023

 
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It’s that time of year, again, where the Mission Community Services Society look forward to assisting those who need a little extra help at Christmas. 

Their Christmas Bureau – Wish Campaign makes a difference to low-income single adults, seniors and families who find it difficult to make ends meet, especially at this time of year. 

Mission Community Services Society, along with the members of our community, have been providing these vulnerable people and families with festive food hampers and toys at Christmas since 1972. 

Their objective is to raise $160,000 which will not only assist in providing Christmas hampers and toys, but also helps to operate our emergency Food Centre throughout the year. With the support from people such as yourself we can once again provide toys for over 726 kids, and over 587 Christmas food hampers to families and seniors in time for Christmas. 

Will you help us make a difference this year? 
There are three ways of contributing to the “Wish Campaign” over the coming weeks. 
  • Donate Online – simply visit the MCSS website at missioncommunityservices.com 
  • Donate In person – at our head office – 33179, 2nd Ave. Mission or at the Christmas Bureau from 

Nov 2nd – Dec 15th, 2023, at the Junction Shopping Centre Unit 141 - 32555 London Ave, Mission. 
*Tax receipt issued for donations over $25.00. 
  • Host Your Own Drive – You can start your own event to raise funds for this year’s Christmas Bureau
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For more information: ✉️ [email protected] or 604-826-3634 

"Anton in Show Business" opens this weekend!

10/18/2023

 
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Anton in Show Business is a raucous comedy by Jane Martin, directed by veteran director Norma Rushton. A cast of seven local actresses play over a dozen different characters, telling the story of a small Texas theatre company that is trying desperately to put on a production of Anton Chekov's The Three Sisters. Having secured hot TV star Holly Seabe (played by Anna Kirkpatrick) to star in her play, producer Kate (Kat Sloan) has gone to New York to find the rest of her cast. But Holly fires directors as fast as Kate hires them, and the theatre company finds themselves in hot water with their tobacco company funders. The story is theatrical, but the themes of insecurity, following one's dreams, and trying to balance art and life, are universal. 

Anton in Show Business runs October 20- Nov 5, running Thursdays to Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $20, with two Thursday shows at $10. Tickets are available at www.openingnitetheatre.com, or at the door. Opening Nite Theatre is at 33223 Railway Ave in Mission.

Navigating the Wilderness of Grief

10/5/2023

 
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A Grief Support Group facilitated by the Mission Hospice Society.

This support group welcomes those who are currently navigating the profound loss of a family member, friend, relative, or significant other. Over the course of eight sessions our program will closely follow the insightful chapters of the book Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart.

During these sessions, participants will gain an understanding of grief, all while honouring the distinctiveness of each individual's grieving process. In a safe and caring environment participants will gain tools designed to guide them forward on their path of grieving. Moreover, they will receive compassionate assistance in reconciling with the significant social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects inherent in the grieving journey.

By sharing their stories and emotions with others, attendees will discover a sense of normalcy in the midst of the unfamiliar emotional terrain of grief. This shared experience paves the way for renewed hope and a transformative process of healing.

All participants will receive a free copy of the book Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart, written by Alan D Wolfelt PhD.

Group sessions will run Wednesdays, October 18 – December 6, 2023, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Mission Hospice House located at 32180 Hillcrest Ave.

For more information and to register, please contact Lori Veres, Grief Coordinator at 604-826-2235 or [email protected].

www.MissionHospice.bc.ca
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