PARENTING TEENS SUPPORT

So You have a Teenager is a 12-week program for parents or grandparents of teenagers that offers supportive skills to maintain healthy relationships between parents and teens, starting April 24, 7 - 8: 30 p.m., at Hope Central 33129 N. Railway, Mission. Contact Shelagh Nielsen at 604-615-2451 to book your spot.

WALKATHON

On April 26, Lifetime Learning Centre holds its 12th annual walkathon, to raise funds for fitness and wellness programs. Start time is 9: 30 a.m. To sign up phone 604-820-0220.

MISSION GENEALOGY

Mission Genealogy Club meets at 7 p.m., April 26, Mission Library. Topic is: United Empire Loyalists with Shirley Dargatz. Everyone welcome.

FAMILY STORYTIMES

Join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., on April 27, from 10: 30 - 11: 15 a.m. Fun for all ages and stages. For more call the library at 604-826-6610.

FAMILY MATINEES

Bring the whole family down to Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., on April 28 from 2: 30 - 4: 30 p.m. for a movie. It's fun for kids and parents. To find out which movie is playing call 604-826-6610.

PLANT SALE & MORE

Peace Lutheran Church holds a garage, plant and bake sale on April 28, 8: 30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m., 2029 Ware St., Abbotsford. Bedding plants, home baking, books, toys, sporting goods, furniture and more. No early birds.

AFFECTED BY HOMICIDE

John Howard Society of the Fraser Valley presents Moving Forward, stories of healing from families who have experienced homicide, and dialogue for change, on April 27, 6 - 9 p.m., University of the Fraser Valley, Room B101, 33844 King Rd., Abbotsford. RSVP to Louise at 604-852-1226 or lvilleneuve@jhsfv.com for more information.

GERMAN SING-A-LONG

The German sing-a-long will take place on April 28 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, corner Ware & Marshall Rd. Refreshments to follow. Everyone welcome bring a friend. Call Anneliese at 604-859-0822 for details.

LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

Mission Chamber of Commerce has its last Building Community Leadership workshop for volunteers on April 28 with Joe Roberts, Skid Row CEO. Cost is $20 per session. See details at www.MissionChamber.bc.ca or call 604-826-6914.

HOMINUM

Hominum Fraser Valley is a support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men. For April 27 meeting location, call Art 6044629813 or Don 604-329-9760.

RAW FOOD COOKING

Maureen Terrey presents Raw Food Basics April 28 from 3 - 6 p.m. All dishes gluten-free, animal-free, sugar-free. Call 604-854-3310 or e-mail ezrawliving@earthanimals.ca for details.

Heron reserve visit On April 30, Lifetime Learning Centre presents a bus tour to Blue Heron Wildlife Reserve on Sumas Prairie, from 9: 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 604-820-0220 for information and to pre-register.

French chats On April 30, Lifetime Learning Centre's French conversation series continues at 32444 Seventh Ave., Mission, from 9: 30 - 10: 30 a.m. Phone 604-820-0220.

Blankets for Canada The Abbotsford Chapter of Blankets for Canada has its monthly meeting May 3 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Fraser Valley Christian Centre, 31929 Mercantile Way (behind Ricky's) in Abbotsford. All are welcome to help put knit and crochet blankets together for those in need in Abbotsford. Donations of yarn are always appreciated. All materials furnished. Call Nancy Gallagher 6045043713 for information.

Teen movie night Grab a friend and drop by Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., on May 3 from 6 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m. for a teensonly movie night. There will be snacks. To find out which movie is playing call the library at 604-826-6610.

Pioneers' party Matsqui Sumas Abbotsford Pioneers' Association celebrates 74 years on May 4 at 7 p.m. with a dinner and dance at The Rancho, 35110 DeLair Rd., Abbotsford, with music by Cadence. Honoured are Al and Nonie Cook, Ian and Carmel McDonald. Tickets available at Tower Drugs, or call Nonie, at 6048532576, or Rosalie, 6048532347.

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