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Forbidden BroadwayGreatest Hits

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Arts Club Theatre presents

The ODD CoupleTHE CLASSIC COMEDY OF MISMATCHED ROOMIES

Meet Felix Ungar, the neurotic, neat-freak news writer. MeetOscar Madison, the slovenly sportswriter. When life changesbring them together as roommates, will these two friends learnto meet in the middle? Or will their irreconcilable differencessplit them apart? The Odd Couple, the now classic playthat earned Neil Simon his fi rst Tony Award, is one ofthe playwright’s funniest and most affecting works.January 26th, 8pm

Call The Arts Club Box Offi ce at 1.877.299.1644 today!

Timberwolf Musical TheatreRobert Bateman Secondary SchoolProduction of

January 6th – 7 p.m.January 7th – 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Tickets at Robert BatemanSecondary School Offi ce – 604-864-0220

Music by Alan MenkenLyrics by Howard AshmanBook by Linda Woolverton

The Clarke Theatre congratulates Cory Cassel Productions on the opening of Mission’s newest Entertainment Hub – The Stage!

Good Luck Cory! Check out the web page atwww.thestageinmission.ca for upcoming events!

Clarke Theatre - 33700 Prentis Ave, Mission - 604.820.3961 - www.clarketheatre.ca - Find us on Facebook

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ACES 46

Adopt A Block 46

Arts Council 22 - 23

Back to Health 21

Robbie Burns 26

Clarke Theatre 2

Cultural Resources Commission 40

Economic Development 12

Events Calendar 4, 7, & 8

Farmer’s Market 31

Fraser Valley Stage 14 - 15

Health & Wellness 11

Heritage Week 34

International Women’s Day 32

Opening Nite Theatre 33

Parks, Rec, & Culture 35

Recipes 19

Sasquatch Lions 34

What’s On! In the Community 47

HEALTH & WELLNESS

ROBBIE BURNS SASQUATCH LIONS

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Over 100 locations to pick-up your copyYou can pick up your copy from… Canadian Tire, The Library, Visitors Centre, Mission Springs, Wendys, White Spot, Booster Juice, City Blendz, Canadian Cancer Society, The Leisure Centre, The Wee Chipee, The Historic Dewdney Pub, Deroche Store, All Realtors Offi ces, Dewdney Post Offi ce, The Fire House Grill at Dewdney, Jimmy’s Lunch Box, Rockwells, The Best Western, Cedarbrooke Chateau, the Seniors Centre…plus many, many more locations around Mission.

What’s On! Mission is published under licence from Blueberry Publications by Cory Cassel Productions. Editor: Jamie Hayes

Find us online at www.whatsonmission.ca

For information regarding advertising and sponsorship, connect with us at [email protected] or 604.832.3130.

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Cory

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Happy New Year Mission! Out with the old and in with the new!What a year 2014 was… so many wonderful events happened in our community… WELL DONE Mission on yet another fun fi lled year of community and celebration. As we look forward to 2015, there is a renewed spirit in the air. We look forward to promoting and attending as many events as possible and maybe even planning a few of our own. Stay tuned!

I want to take an opportunity to thank Jamie Hayes for her contribution to What’s On! Mission over the past year. Jamie started working with What’s On! Mission in November of 2013 as part of our sales team and editor. Jamie was a pleasure to work with and brought a lot of enthusiasm to her role. In 2014, Jamie accepted the position of Executive Director with the Mission Downtown Business Association - a position she has already excelled at - and will be leaving What’s On! Mission. We wish Jamie and her family all the best in their new adventures in 2015. (If there are errors in this article, it is because Jamie has already left!)

We are excited to announce that Cory Cassel Productions will be working with The Stage at the Bellevue Hotel to offer an exciting and improved venue for events and entertainment in Mission’s downtown

core. As the redevelopment of the Bellevue Hotel begins to move forward, we are pleased to have been invited in to work with Brock Rodgers and Ken Brookes to bring the building back to life, and will begin a new era of fun and entertainment in a safe, inclusive environment. Follow us as we bring fun back to the Bellevue - on Facebook at The Stage in Mission and at www.thestageinmission.ca.

Have a safe and happy New Year!

Cory with Councillor Pam Alexisat the Rotary Choir Festival

JANUARY

Peggy Staber Memorial

Show featuring PINK

January 6th - 24th

Rock Family Galley

35529 1st Ave.

www.missionartscouncil.ca

Valley Women’s Network

luncheon

January 8, 11:45am -

1:00pm Royal Canadian

Legion 32627 Logan Ave.

valleywomensnetwork.com |

[email protected]

Back to Health Fair

January 10th

Mission Leisure Centre

mission.ca/leisure, 604-

820-5350

Lunch With A Bunch

Senior’s Luncheon

January 15th, 11:30am -

1pm. Carrington House,

32700 – 7th Avenue

Contact to register:

Mission Community Services

Society, 604-826-3634

Mission Minor Softball

Registration

January 17th - 19th, 10am -

3pm. Mission Leisure Centre

www.missionsoftball.ca

Reel On The River

screening of “PRIDE”

January 19th, 7:30 PM

SilverCity at the Junction

Info at www.reelontheriver.ca

Winter Celebration – Free

Preschool Event

January 22nd, 10am - 1pm


mission.ca/leisure,

604-820-5350

World Café: Workshop for

Childcare providers

January 24th, 8:30am -

12:30pm. Best Western

Mission City Lodge. Please

contact CCRR (604-826-

6194) or laura.hope@

missioncommunityservices.

com to pre-register.

Heritage Week: Main

Street Art & Heritage

exhibit

January 25th - February

21st Mission Leisure Centre

Mission City Farmers

Market Winter Market

January 24th, 10am - 2pm

Heritage Park Secondary

School. www.missioncityfa

rmersmarket.com

Robbie Burns Day

January 24th, lounge opens

at 2pm. Mission Legion

604.826.2331

Robbie Burns Supper

in support of Cops for

Cancer

January 24th

Cedarbrooke Retirement

Residence. Call Jimmy at

604.820.3166

Mission Minor Lacrosse

Club Open Registration

January 25th, 10am - 2pm

Leisure Centre. Visit

www.missionminorlacrosse.

com for online registration

For more info contact

Darcie [email protected]

Mission Weavers &

Spinners Guild meeting

January 26, 7:00pm

Mission Arts Centre,

33529 First Ave more info:

[email protected]

Arts Club Theatre

presents

The ODD Couple: THE

CLASSIC COMEDY OF

MISMATCHED ROOMIES

January 26th, 8pm

Clarke Theatre

Call The Arts Club Box

Offi ce at 1.877.299.1644

Talking to Strangers:

Paintings by Bill Edmonds

Jan 27th - Feb 14th

Rock Family Gallery

33529 1st Ave. www.

missionartscouncil.ca

Business and

Professional Women’s

Club Lunch Meeting

January 28th, Reg 11:15am

Rockwell’s Chapel Room

Book your seat at info@

bpwmission.ca

FREE! Family Swims

sponsored by What’s On!

Mission

January 28th, 6:30pm -

8:30pm. Mission Leisure

Centre Pool mission.ca/

leisure, 604-820-5350

Mission Adopt-a-Block

Spring Clean-up Deadline

January 30th

Non-profi ts interested in

earning up to $400,

Apply online at mission

adoptablock.com/

onlineforms

Family Literacy Day: 13th

Annual Riot of Reading

January 31st, 11am - 3pm

Ecole Mission Central, 7466

Welton St

Everyone is welcome!

Sasquatch Lions Texas

Hold’em Fundraiser

January 31st, doors at 6pm

Deroche Community Hall

For more Info call Al

604-796-9798

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FEBRUARY

Reel On The River

screening of “WHIPLASH”

February 2nd, 7:30pm



Timberwolf Musical

Theatre

Robert Bateman

Secondary School

Production of Beauty and

the Beast

February 5th, 6th, & 7th

Clarke Theatre

Call the box offi ce for info

Strategies for

Storytelling

February 7th, 10am - 3pm -

Lunch provided

Mission Literacy in Motion

33570 11th

For more information:

604.820.2027

The DRAG Show

February 7th, doors at 8pm,

show at 9pm

The Stage 32998 1st Ave

www.thestageinmission.ca

Family Day with The

Junior Bug Club

February 9th, 1pm - 3pm

Save On Foods www.

missionadoptablock.com

Family Day Discount Swim

February 9th, 8:30am -

4:30pm

Mission Leisure Centre Pool


820-5350

Family Day Discount

Skate

February 9th, 1pm - 3pm.


Arena. mission.ca/leisure,

604-820-5350


luncheon

February 12th, 11:45am -

1:00pm. Royal Canadian



[email protected]

Pro-D Day Discount Swim

February 13th, 10am - 3pm



820-5350

Pro-D Day Discount Skate



Arena

mission.ca/leisure,

604-820-5350

A Very Superstitious

Party

February 13th, doors at 8pm.



Valentine’s Day – Free

Preschool Event. February

14th, 10am - 1pm. Mission

Leisure Centre www.mission.

ca/leisure

Mission Minor Softball

Registration

February 14th - 15th, 10am

- 3pm. Mission Leisure

Centre

www.missionsoftball.ca

Valentine’s Day at the

Legion

February 14th, lounge

opens 2 pm. Mission Legion

Branch 57 For further

details – 604-826-2331

Heart to Heart Pool Craft



mission.ca/leisure,

604-820-5350

Sasquatch Lions Club

Valentine’s Day Dance

February 14th, doors at

7pm. Deroche Community

Hall. Tickets $15 at Deroche

Store

Single for a Night -

Valentine’s Party

February 14th, doors

at 8pm The Stage

32998 1st Ave. www.

thestageinmission.ca

Reel On The River

screening of “MOMMY”

February 16th, 7:30pm



Heritage Week

Celebrations

February 17th - 23rd

www.missionarchives.com

www.missionmuseum.com

Business and

Professional Women’s

Club of Mission

February 19th, Reg

11:15amRockwells Bar &

Grill/. Chapel Room at Best

Western. Book your seat at

[email protected]

SteamPunk

Spectaculorium

February 21st



“James Thorhaug” - LIVE

February 22nd, 8:30pm -

12:30am. Historic Dewdney

Pub. For more info call 604-

826-4762

A Night with the Oscars

February 22nd



Mission Weavers &


February 23rd, 7:00pm

Mission Arts Centre, 33529

First Ave more info:

[email protected]

FREE! Family Swims

Sponsored by What’s On!

Mission

February 25th, 6:30pm -

8:30pm. Mission Leisure

Centre Pool. Mission.ca/

leisure, 604-820-5350

Forbidden Broadway

presented by

Fraser Valley Stage

February 25th - 28th

Clarke Theatre

www.fraservalleystage.com

Mission Community

Foundation Bursary/

Scholarship Application

Deadline

February 26th, 4pm

32444 7th Avenue, Mission

Please contact mfound@

telus.net



Muse Awards: Deadline

for Submissions

February 27th

www.missioncultural

resources.com

Sasquatch Lions Texas

Hold’em Fundraiser

February 28th, doors at

6pm. Deroche Community

Hall. For more Info call Al

604-796-9798

MARCH

Mission Community

Foundation Grant Cycle

#1 Application Deadline

March 1st, 4pm. 32444

7th Avenue, Mission Please

contact [email protected]

Reel On The River

March 2nd, 7:30pm.



Business and Professional

Women’s Club of Mission

Evening Workshop

March 4th, 7pm – 8:30pm

Rockwells Bar & Grill/Chapel

Room at Best Western

Book your seat at info@

bpwmission.ca

‘THE DEATH OF ZUKASKY’

(A comedy) by Richard

Strand

Director: Kathy Yewell

March 6th - March 22nd,

(Thurs, Fri and Sat 8:00 pm

with Sunday matinees at

2pm)

Opening Nite Theatre,

33223 N. Railway Ave

(across from the Mission

West Coast Express

Train Station) http://

openingnitetheatresociety.

tripod.com/contact-us.html

It’s All About Me: A

Conference for People

Who care about Children

March 7th

For more information,

contact the Mission CCRR

at 604.826.6914

or laura.hope@

missioncommunityservices.

com

The DRAG Show

March 7th, doors at 8pm,

show at 9pm. The Stage

32998 1st Ave. www.

thestageinmission.ca

International Women’s Day

March 8th. www.wrsfv.ca


luncheon

March 12th, 11:45am -

1:00pm. Royal Canadian



[email protected]

ACES: Seed Saturday

March 13th. For more info

visit www.weareaces.org

Burton Cummings: In Your

Backyard Tour

March 18th, doors at

6:30pm, show at 7:30pm.

Clarke Theatre. Tickets at

www. hightideconcerts.net

Mission Weavers &


March 23rd, 7:00pm

Mission Arts Centre,

33529 First Ave. More info:

[email protected]

Reel On The River

March 23rd, 7:30pm



Seedy Saturday

March 28, 10am - 2pm

Clarke Theatre 33700

Prentis Ave. www.mission

cityfarmersmarket.com

RECURRING

EVENTS

Sunday Blues Jam

Sundays from 3:30pm

-7:30pm . The Historic

Dewdney 604-826-4762

for more info

Rotary Club of Mission

Mid-day Lunch

Tuesday’s, 11:45am - 1pm

Rockwell’s Chapel Room

Find us on Facebook

Mission Ukulele Circle

Wednesdays, 1:30pm -

3:30pm. St. Andrews Place,

7365 Cedar St. For further

details contact Richard at

[email protected]

Mission on the Fraser

Lions Meeting

1st & 3rd Wednesdays

5:45pm - 7pm. Mission

Station Grill Banquet room.

For information email

mofl [email protected]

“Whisky Jack” Hosts

Karaoke

Wednesday nights at

7:30pm. Historic Dewdney

Pub. 604-826-4762 for

more info

Larry Vollans hosts

‘Acoustic Open Mic’

Thursday’s, 7:30pm

Historic Dewdney Pub

604-826-4762 for more

info




MissionClay Works

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Classes, groups andparties for all ages!

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take control of your health! With a positive mindset and these 5 simple diet changes, you’re already set up for success!

Eat More Greens. I know, we’ve all had at least one bad experience with green smoothies (maybe you just threw a bunch

smoothies bring to the table and how to create ones that actually taste good!

Know Your Superfoods. Just what makes superfoods so super? Superfoods are jam-packed with nutrients and, when eaten daily, provide our bodies with loads of nourishment to keep us healthy and strong. Join me in the May/June issue of What’s

Choose Whole Grains.loaded, protein-packed whole grains! Join me in the July/August issue of What’s On! Mission where we discuss all things whole grains!

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Keeping in touch with the business of Mission, BC, Canada

Stacey Crawford,Economic

District of Mission

Fraser Valley Economic Summit: A Mission Perspective

Keeping in touch with the business of MissionKeeping in touch with the business of Mission, BC, Canada

In his address to open the Fraser Valley Economic Summit, held on September 9th, motivational speaker Alvin Law hit quite a few nails on their heads. “My best advice? Live in the moment and concentrate on what you are going to do next. Never dwell in the past, as in ‘We’ve always done it this way’. The past won’t get you where you want to go.” The Fraser Valley is no longer a sleepy by-water on the fringes of Vancouver. It is already an economic powerhouse, and the future of that powerhouse is very bright.

From a Mission perspective, two important takeaways from the Summit are concepts where we already

municipalities to collaborate rather than compete. As

to explain how Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and Mission work together to attract investment under the banner of “Invest North Fraser.” Along with my colleagues, we told our audience that the initiative is working, although not without its challenges. For example, our resources and the opportunities are not always equal among the three communities, so maintaining a regional perspective

The second important message for Mission came from UFV president Dr. Mark Evered. “Creative talent is the only sustainable development,” he said. “The unlimited economic resource is brain power.” The tie-in to Mission’s programs to attract the high technology sector and our technical centre of excellence was unmistakable. Human creative talent combined with the development of intellectual property is an immense economic driver worth $624 billion in 2011, and growing at an estimated rate of 8.8% annually. According to Dr. Evered, the world market for media and entertainment technology will surpass $1.9 trillion by 2015. “In the 1950’s, only 10% of the economy was based on the creative sector,” Dr Evered told the meeting.

“That has risen to over 30% and is growing. Factories are yesterday’s engines for growth. Today’s are creative and knowledge-based hubs.” Referring to American economist and social scientist Richard Florida, Dr. Evered talked about the newly emerging Creative Class. According to Florida, the Creative Class is a key driving force for economic development in the post industrial cities in the United States. Of the 330 metropolitan areas in the US, less than 10% have positive scores on what Florida calls “the brain drain factor.” Less than 10% attract college educated people. The other 90% watch their brightest and best leave to work somewhere else. And what do the 10% have that the rest do not? “The three T’s,” says Dr. Evered.

that in itself is not enough. The second “T” is Talent, and you must be able to attract the talent. And the third “T” is Tolerance – the ability to keep an open mind to the world.”

All in all, the Fraser Valley Economic Summit was an interesting and enlightening day. And with Mission working hard to incorporate the three “T’s” into its economic development plans, the future looks good indeed.

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Fraser Valley Stage Production Society has been performing for a number of decades. This performance includes some of FVS veterans and a new generation of voices. The cast of 27 come from all parts of the Greater Vancouver Area and Fraser Valley, including some from Mission.

Fraser Valley Stage has deeply rooted connections within the community. Rehearsal venues include schools and churches and ticket sales are within places of business.This performance has expanded those connections into the Mission Community by involving a local dance studio for choreographers. The show’s entire run is at the Clarke Theatre.

The cast will take you from center stage to backstage and at times a little ‘off stage’ as they bring to life some

of the most well-known songs of “Broadway.” instead of the familiar lyrics the words are what make the show. “So come with us on an omnibus to a theater-goers soiree,” where the show includes ‘sexy staging’ on a ‘bare stage.’

So if you are looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift or have always wanted to see the “show,” here is your chance to!

Forbidden Broadway runs February 25 to February 28, 2015 with nightly shows at 7:30pm and a 2:30 Matinee on Saturday. All shows will be held at the Clarke Theatre, Heritage Park Centre, 33700 Prentis Ave. Tickets can be purchased at the Mission Leisure Centre, at Prospera, Credit Union ,by calling 604 854 5463 or 778 801 5573, or online at www.fraservalleystage.com. Ticket prices: $25 Adult, $22 Senior/Youth, $15 child

Can Dance studio has been teaching dance in the Fraser

Valley for the past 26 years. Director Debbie Calicetto not

only loves to bring the passion of dance to children who

come to the studio but also work with the local schools and

theatre companies to bring the performing arts alive in the

community.

The up and coming FVS production ‘Forbidden Broadway’ is

another amazing production that Debbie and Sabra Lind,

both instructors from Can Dance Studio, will be a part of.

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Fraser Valley StagePresents….Fraser Valley Stage presents a hilarious way to enjoy the best of show tunes in the production of“Forbidden Broadway’s (Greatest Hits Volume I)” by Gerard Alessandrini. Familiar tunes with a twiston the lyrics will have you laughing, non-stop.



Well, Christmas is already a distant memory, but let’s help keep it alive by thinking

back to the top businesses and community organizations that have, and continue to go the

extra mile when it comes to:

• Outstanding Customer Service

• Building our local economy

• Contributing to the local community

• Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit

So can you think of anyone?Then allow the chamber to recognize them on your behalf. Nominate your favorites at

MissionChamber.bc.ca/NominateMe .

Nominations open January 22

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Washing dishes and keenly watching all that was happening in the kitchen, he knew this was what he was meant to do. Thirty-eight years later after leading teams in some of the best restaurants and golf course kitchens in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, he and his wife Laurel have now opened their second restaurant in Mission, Martin’s Downtown.

Kerry’s philosophy of using fresh, local, highest quality ingredients is what you will discover and savour at Martin’s Downtown. Each menu item begins with a vision of the

until perfected. With classical cooking techniques being the focus, each menu item has been carefully created to delight your palate. We begin with real food, fresh and wholesome to create a meal to remember. Our talented kitchen team has the highest respect for the quality of the

fresh ingredients they carefully create with, spending many hours each day preparing for lunch and dinner.

Martin’s Downtown is in one of Mission historic buildings that has undergone many changes over the years. Built in 1929 it was the original Mission Town Hall and was used as such until 1974 when it was renovated and has since housed many good restaurants. Our atmosphere is stylish, sophisticated, warm and welcoming, softly lit, the

martini shaker in the background.

We and our staff invite you to be our guest for… Classic Cuisine at Martin’s Downtown or Valley Casual at The Blackberry Kitchen in Fraser River Heritage Park.

Chef Kerry Martin has come full circle, or at least across the street. While still in high school, his career began at The Pepper Tree Restaurant, now LA Fusion.

Martin’s Downtown • 604-820-0789 • 33157 1st Avenue, Mission • [email protected] Daily for Lunch and Dinner 11am - 9pm • Fully Licensed • Bookings for Dinner Parties for up to 50 people

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At Fraser River Heritage Park 7494 Mary StBreakfast, Lunch • Fully LicensedMajestic views of the Fraser Valley

Hours: Open Daily 9am – 4pm Open All year

Facebook - Blackberry Kitchen • 604-826-0210

The Blackberry Kitchen

Old Fashioned Pork Belly and BeansCook time: approx. 4-5 hours (Beans must soak overnight)Yield: Serves 6 as a meal more as a side dish

Ingredients2 cups dry white beans such as navy beans 1/3 cup molasses1/3 cup brown sugar3 TBSP Dijon mustard1/8 tsp dry thyme1/8 tsp. Ground cloves1 bay leaf3 cups chicken bouillon1 cup tomato juice½ pound Salted Pork Belly, cut into 1 inch pieces1 ½ cups white onion chopped 1 TBSP garlic chopped

DirectionsPlace beans in a large pot and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak overnight and drain.

Heat a heavy bottomed oven-proof pot over medium heat, add pork

and cook gently for two minutes, add onion and garlic, cook for two minutes. Add cloves, thyme, bay leaf, brown sugar, molasses and Dijon, cook for two minutes.

Add Chicken bouillon, tomato juice and beans, bring to a simmer,

cover 4-5 hours. Cook until beans are tender.

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Come and join us for Canada’s National

Summer Sport

The fastest game on two feet!Our season runs from April to July.

Open to boys and girls born between 1999 and 2010.

Registration for Mission Minor Lacrosse (aka Mission Sasquatch)begins Jan. 25th, 10am-2pm at the Mission Leisure Centre

Or learn more and complete your registration online at

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Early Bird January 17-18and save $20 10am - 3pm

February 14-1510am - 3pm

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BRING ON 2015!

THE DISTRICT OF MISSION AND FRASER HEALTH HAVE PARTNERED ONCE AGAIN TO PUT ON THE 5TH ANNUAL BACK TO HEALTH…FOR GOOD 2015 HEALTH FAIR.

This increasingly popular FREE event is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Mission Leisure Centre (7650 Grand Street, Mission, BC).

Come on down to the Mission Leisure Centre from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. where you can meet professionals providing health related services throughout our community. This is your chance to educate yourself about the services available, to participate in activities and attend interactive presentations. This year, you will learn that health without wealth is possible and that there are many community services to support you in maintaining

more about how to be the very best YOU!

Come check out FREE SWIMMING, SKATING, FITNESS Classes, WEIGHT ROOM access & MUCH MUCH MORE!! We look forward to meeting you!

January 10, 2015 – Back to Health…FOR GOOD runs 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t miss it!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 604-702-4940 OR VISIT WWW.MISSION.CA

BALANCING HEALTHWITHOUT WEALTH



Old man winter is here so spending quality time indoors with a hot cup of tea perusing the beautifulart at the Mission Arts Centre is a must! We are the big yellow house on the corner of Catherwoodand 1st. Come into the Gallery and enjoy the quiet ambiance while viewing some of the best localand regional artists around. The exhibition art is available for sale as well. There is also a tea room atthe rear of the house where you can purchase a coffee or tea along with a piece of biscotti to roundout your experience at the MAC. Also don’t forget to stop at the Mission Spinners and Weaversroom in the MAC where you will enjoy the gorgeous handmade work by local fabric artists, includingour very own Mission Tartan! There is plenty of parking at the back and the side of the building. TheGallery is open on Tuesdays to Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm so come on down and make the MissionArts Centre part of your winter destination. For more information contact 604-826-0029The Mission Arts Council’s big bi-annual Celebration of the Arts fundraiser is being held this year atThe Stage located at the corner of Grand and 1st. This year the theme is Steampunk and theplanning is well underway. We are calling the event the Steampunk Spectaculorium and ticketsare on sale at the Mission Art Centre for $65.00 or through the website Eventbrite. There will be aLIVE band, signature drinks, food, live & silent auctions, photographer, magician, Steampunkfortune teller/palm reader, roving entertainers, costume contest and so much more. Get GEARED upand come help support the Arts in Mission with this awesome fundraiser.


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HOW TO WINTERIZE YOUR HOMEEven though we are well into winter, it is never too late to properly winterize your home. The following steps will help you keep the heat in your home, and money in your pocket. Most of the procedures are inexpensive and

more than pay for themselves in future savings.

Check your HeatingThe easiest way to do this is hire a heating specialist, but if you are on a budget here is how to do it yourself.

month but only change it if there is noticeable build up.

any kinks or poorly crimped ends, replace that section.

sided tape rather than duct tape because metal tape lasts longer.

reach.

- You can also vacuum out the blower section of your furnace; just make sure it is unplugged before attempting this.

Seal in those leaks

Up to 40% of a house’s heat can be lost due to air leakage. This loss can be reduced by doing the following:

doors, and windows.

installation and replace where needed.

- Use heat-sealed coverings to insulate single pane windows and doors.

windows, this means the seal is defective and needs to be replaced.

- Take a look in your attic and make sure that the insulation is still snugly secured between your rafters. Replace if there is any visible damage or poor installation.

Keep the cold out

- Use caulking and/or foam gaskets to seal all exterior light

your siding or foundation.

- Pro-tip: Hold a piece of incense and walk with it 2” away from your baseboards. The end will glow brighter and the smoke will noticeably drift away from any droughts. Caulk where any leaks are found.

Protect your PlumbingFrozen pipes can rupture and cause major damage to your home. Prevent this by:

- Using electric pipe covers, foam sleeves, or insulating pipe-wrap in any area where pipes will be exposed to freezing temperatures.

- Cover exterior taps with Styrofoam covers and unhook any garden hoses.

Miscellaneous tips

- Buy a programmable thermostat to turn off your furnace at night or when you are away from the house.

- Keep your gutters clean of debris to prevent ice build-up.

- Clean your chimney.

- Reverse the direction of your ceiling fans so they force warm air downwards and better circulate the air in your home.

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For more tips and tricks to keep your home cozy this winter, come visit the helpful staff at Fraser Valley Ace Hardware and like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fvbuildingsupplies

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Save the Date!

World Café: “A facilitation method that allows small groupsof people to have conversations, sketch and brainstormin an informal setting, around café tables. Groups haveseveral rounds, switching tables and starting new topics”

This facilitated, participatory workshop is for childcare providers and those who work with children in childcaresettings.

Discussion topics include:• Taking care of the caregiver• Programming for deprogramming –play!• Enhancing environments• Supporting positive behaviour• Marketing your childcare centre• Connecting with Mission’s new Early Year’s Centre

The aim is to everyone’s contributions, to create a“made in Mission” resource package for each participant.Please mark your calendars:

Date: Saturday, January 24th 2015Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pmLocation: Best Western 32281 Lougheed Hwy., Mission BC.Cost: $10.00 per personThere will be a continental breakfast and door prizes!

Registration And Payment:Please contact CCRR (604-826-6194) [email protected] pre-register.

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Our facilitator for this World Café will be Cory Cassel of What’s On! Mission.

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What might children’s behaviour be telling us?Do you ever wonder about those ‘behaviours’ that happen right out of the blue? They may not be so mysterious after all! Come and learn about how to help our children learn to regulate and see if it helps some of those ‘challenging’ behaviours!

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The Six C’s of Selling:1. Curb Appeal – how does your property look from the curb? If potential buyers love the

looks of the house from the curb, they become excited to see it and they will call me for an appointment.

2. Clutter – eliminate it everywhere: closets, garages, attic, each room, yard, etc. If buyers see it,

3. Clean – everywhere and everything! People value cleanliness, in what they see, smell, and touch.

4. Character and charm – what makes your property special. It’s the little touches of decorating

feeling. The four hundred and eleven piece toy train collection probably won’t do it.

5. Critique your home objectively – how does it compare to others in the area? What are your

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6. Cost vs. Value – spend money in the right places and on the right items to get your home “market ready.” The best to accomplish this is to contact me for a free, no obligation pre-listing consultation.

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My name is Rita Racine. 5 years ago I had an operation to help shrink a fibroid which was the size of a grapefruit. The operation did shrink it about 2 inches over a 3 year period but I still felt it growing and all the symptoms were coming back. I heard about the Photon Genius light therapy from Dolf at FUEL in Mission. I took 6 treatments and I no longer feel the fibroid and I have more energy and better circulation. I also drink Dolphin Water and do a daily detox. Thanks to Dolf and Zorka for all your help and support.

My name is Madison and I am 7 and this is my story.When I was 4 years old I woke up one morning and I was covered in huge hives from head to toe. The doctors said I had “Idiopathic Urticaria” which means hives for no known reason. I was placed on 3 different medications and was told I would probably grow out of it. One night I woke up with my tongue and throat feeling funny so I was rushed to Emergency and was diagnosed with “Angiodema” which causes my fingers, eyelids and bottoms of my feet to swell. Every time I got excited, sad, worried or sick I would swell-

basically, every birthday, Christmas or special occasion.The doctors suggested using adult strength Benedryl along with my other meds to help the swelling (that’s a lot of medicine for my little body). My dad happened to walk into FUEL- Mission Store, and told Dolf about me. Dolf suggested his “Dolphin” Alkaline water. We drank the water as a family and I started to notice that I wasn’t breaking out as much and eventually I didn’t need any meds. For 6 months I was symptom free until we went camping and it started again. The only thing different was that we didn’t have the Dolphin Water. We started drinking the water again and 4 days later I stopped swelling. THANK YOU DOLPH for helping me to be a HEALTHY little girl.

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• Can’t swallow a type of tablet?• Not available in a needed strength?• Discontinued dose?• Awful smell or taste?• Unsuccessful treatment?Speak to your Live Well Pharmacist about a solution.

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February 17 - 23, 2015

Mission District Historical Society

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Sasquatch Lions Club

Texas Holdem Saturday, Jan 31st &Saturday, Feb. 28th

Deroche Community Hall(41555 North Nicomen Road)

Doors open at 6:00pm - Play starts at 7:00pm $ 50.00 Entry Fee - $ 10,000.00 in playing chips

Prizes: $ 1,000.00 First Place - $ 2,000.00 Total Payout (No Re-Buys - One Top Up)

Valentine’s Day Dance

Saturday, Feb. 14th,

Deroche Community Hall Doors open at 7:00pm

Dancing 8:00pm – Midnight

LOOSE ENDS

Tickets:$15 each at the Deroche Store

Contact: Brad Paterson: 604-855-5519. Door Prizes - 50 / 50 - Shooters

Lots of Snacks – Lots of Fun

Food & Beverages Available For More Information:

Ken Gordon – Phone 604-855-2442 BC Gaming License # 65903 Know

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Featured Events:

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& friends

THE DRAG SHOW

Saturday February 7th and Saturday March 7th Female Impersonators and Adult Comedy Show

The Stage at the Bellevue Hotel 32998 1st Ave, Mission • www.thestageinmission.ca

Tickets $10 in advance / $15 at the doorAdvance tickets available at Mission Springs Liquor Store, City Hall Liquor Store, Mr. Pet’s - Mission,

World Odyssey Travel & Cruise, Mission City Business Centre

Presented by

Cory Cassel Productions

At the Bellevue HotelEvents & Entertainment Venue

Where Everyone Comes to Play!

Under new management by

the mission arts councilphone - 604-826-0029

Mission Arts Council presents

Clinton W. GrayMagician

JoAnn StonebergTarot Card Reader

Brandon MacDonald Photo booth

Tickets $65 purchased through

the MAC or EVENTBRITE

Mash Potato BarCostume Contest

Silent & Live Auction

Doors open at 6:30 pm “The House

Party”

32998 -1st Avenue, Mission

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facebook.com/MACSteampunkEvent

12.31.2014 - A Big Silver Ball NYE Party02.06.2015 - Murder Mystery Night

02.07.2014 - The DRAG Show02.13.2015 - A Very Superstitious Party

02.14.2015 - Single for a Night Valentine’s Day Party02.21.2015 - Steampunk Spectaculorium

03.07.2015 - The DRAG Show03.21.2015 - Spring Solstice Party

Book The Stage for YOUR next event -private/corporate parties, fundraisers, live music, dinner theatre, live comedy, Catering Available and so much more!

The Stage - Events & Entertainment Venue • The Bellevue Hotel - 32998 1st Ave, Mission

www.thestageinmission.ca - [email protected] • Follow us on FacebookDon’t miss a single event, sign up for our newsletter today to win tickets to an event of your choice!


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Choosing to enroll your preschooler in a program that supports learning throughplay is the most developmentally appropriate setting for enhancing their overall growth

and development, at a time when it’s happening fast! When preschoolers are givenopportunities to learn in natural play settings, they learn best through discovery,

exploration, practice and encouragement.

What about academics?A learning through play program allows children to learn concepts, discover and

experience their world and build skills in a way that supports their natural ability tolearn. It also builds imagination, creativity, and a LOVE for learning!

A learning through play program is the best way to prepare your child for their bigschool career! Before Kindergarten, preschoolers need opportunities to:

• Develop social skills• Learn to manage emotions and regulate behavior

• Develop self-help skills • Practice problem solving

• Understand routines and follow directions• Practice communication

• Play cooperatively and respect others• Recognize their name in written form

• Build relationships and make peer connections

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33345 Second Ave • 604-826-0622Register now for Fall classes! Options for Fall 2015 include:

3 day/week (Mon, Wed, Fri) • Morning class: 8:45-11:15 • Afternoon class: 11:45-2:15 Fee: 175.00/month (30.00 registration fee)

2 day/week (Tues, Thurs) • Morning class: 8:45-11:15 • Afternoon class: 11:45-2:15 Fee: 120.00/month (30.00 registration fee)

Subsidy welcome • www/missionacl.org • click on Sandcastle Preschool for program information and your child’s registration form

SIMONE & LESLIE

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Call for a free property evaluation,buyer counsel or market advice

Two expert Mission REALTORS® ready to work for you

Primed for BIG moves in 2015

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interior designinside and out

• Commercial and Residential

• Design - Advice - Assistance

• Renovations - Consultations

• Decorating - Furnishings

• Colour Co-ordinating

• New Construction

• ‘Staging’ to Sell

For a consultation call

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“Creating Beautiful Spaces since 1981”

MissionUkulele CircleAfter attending a ukulele circle in Victoria, Richard Lepinsky started the Mission Ukulele Circle in Nov 2013, shortly after moving to Mission. Over the last year, the group has grown in numbers with a current membership of around twenty. The group welcomes all levels of ability, including those who are just starting to play the ukulele. The goal is to have a fun, educational music group open to all.

The ukulele is an easy instrument to become musical with, in a short time. So many members are new ukulele players just starting to play. The group meets Wednesday afternoons from 1:30to 3:30 at the St. Andrews Place commonroom located at at 7365 Cedar St. This islocated at the end of 3rd Avenue.

For further details contact Richard at [email protected]

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Family Place and CCRR will be moving on January 5, 2015to Windebank ElementaryIn order to facilitate our move, we will be closed on December 19th and will re-open on January 12th. We will be available by phone – 604-826-6194 or 604-302-2395 or by e-mail: [email protected], Join us at our Open House on Wednesday, Feb 18th from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

MUSICAL THEATRE

Fraser Valley Academy of Dance　　Artistic Director John C. Carney

Perform in a Musical!

33219 1st Avenue, Mission BC V2V1G7　www.fvad.ca 604-826-0097 [email protected]

PPerform in a Musical!Perform in a Musical!Sing! Act! Dance!Sing! Act! Dance!

All New Musical Theatre Program for 2015-16Contact FVAD for further details


No. 10 Hair DesignFamily Haircare

33071A First Ave, Mission

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WHY WOMEN & GIRLS?Throughout history women and girls face additional obstacles and discrimination solely because of their gender. As an organization of business and professional women we

and girls live their dreams.

SoroptImIst projects and programs aid women economically, and empower them to make positive changes in their lives and in their communities.

Find us on MeetUp:www.MeetUp.com/Soroptimist-International-of-Abbotsford-Mission

JOIN US!For more information

or to attend one of our monthly meetings

please contact Rita Mackenzie at

604-462-+8780or email siabbotsford.

[email protected]

Facebook – Like us! Soroptimist International

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Private Lessons with YosukeOffering private lessons for:

Gymnasts • DancersCheerleaders • Martial Artists

Competitive Sports Teamsand many other sports disciplinesChildren and Adults of all ages

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What better way to start off 2015 than to make a resolution to get more art into your life. Did you know that a weekly helping or two of arts and culture leads to good health, good satisfaction with life, low anxiety and depression scores (Nord-Trøndelag Health Study)?

Most of us don’t need a study to tell us that involvement in creative pursuits make us feel good on many levels. When it comes to activities that sharpen both our mind and body dance cannot be beat. Exercising our creativity through participating in music, visual, theatre or literary arts; moving our bodies through yoga or tai chi; appreciating beauty and reducing stress by walking in nature; socializing with friends and family around cultural pursuits; all add a great deal to our quality of life and our overall health.

Mission has many opportunities to engage in cultural activities from a visit to the library or art gallery to a night at the theatre, a dinner out or trip to the Westminster Abbey. Often times we don’t have to go much further than our own neighbourhood to see art breaking out - from yarn bombing to murals to sculpture. And we have many activities that don’t cost a thing, from free festivals and community events to a walk on one of our many trails or a visit to our lovely harbour to watch the river.

To get you started thinking about Mission arts and culture,

pieces of local public art. If you can name the location of each piece you are eligible to enter our draw. Just go to our website at www.missionculturalresources.ca for more details and entry form. Take art to heart in 2015!

Celebrating the ArtsNominations Open! The Mission Cultural Resources Commission (CRC) is currently seeking nominations for the Mission Muse Awards to be held April 22, 2015. Coordinated by the CRC, the awards honour both individuals or groups and also those that support, advocate and educate on behalf of arts and culture.

The Muse Awards categories for individuals/groups /emerging artists include: Music, Visual, Performing and Literary Arts. In addition there are categories for Arts Advocate Muse Awards for business, organization, individual and educator. Anyone, even the artist themselves, can make a nomination in one or all categories. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 27, 2015.

Full information and nomination forms can be found at the CRC website: www.missionculturalresources.ca

For further information regarding nominations please contact the Mission Cultural Resources Commission at [email protected].

Take Art to Heart For A Healthy 2015

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THE DRAG SHOW

Saturday February 7th and Saturday March 7th Female Impersonators and Adult Comedy Show

The Stage at the Bellevue Hotel 32998 1st Ave, Mission • www.thestageinmission.ca

Tickets $10 in advance / $15 at the doorAdvance tickets available at Mission Springs Liquor Store, City Hall Liquor Store, Mr. Pet’s - Mission,

World Odyssey Travel & Cruise, Mission City Business Centre

Presented by

Cory Cassel Productions

The Mission Youth House (M.Y. House) is an initiative of the Mission Youth Homelessness Committee and many service providers in Mission, is getting ready to open its doors and help youth in our community.

Recent estimates indicate that there are over 25 homeless youth in Mission at any given time. In addition, there are many other youths in vulnerable situations that need help

The MYHC surveyed local homeless youth to understand their top needs:

• A place to get cleaned up and have a shower• Access to laundry• Healthy warm meals

• Non-judgemental adults to talk to

M.Y. House will work to address these needs.Caring, professional adults will now be easily accessible by youth in need to provide practical assistance and advice in addition to emotional support. These are the essentials to help transition vulnerable youth to health, stability and safety.

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A collaborative initiative to provide aplace for youth to eat, shower, do laundry, access youth focused medical care, connect with other services and receive help from caring adults.

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Rotary International is a worldwide service organization dedicated to the helping the local and global community with more than 1.2 million members in over 34,000 Rotary clubs worldwide they take on the global mission to advance peace in the world we live in. A notable project in the Rotary International history started in the early 1960s, Rotary clubs around the world began to sponsor university youth groups as Community Service projects. The 1967-68 Rotary International (RI) President, Luther Hodges, and the RI Board of Directors considered this club activity to have international relevance, and Rotaract was

club chartered was the Rotaract Club of North Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A. on 13 March 1968. Most recently the Mission Midday Rotary in partnership with Haney, Abbotsford-Sumas, Mission morning and Meadow Ridge sponsored youth to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Award and upon return the members from this camp jumped at the opportunity of starting a Rotaract club in order to give back to the local communities and to embody the Rotarian tradition of “Service to others, before self”.The Rotaract of the Fraser Valley has emerged to a running start participating in a joint fundraiser with

Mission Midday in Leap for Rotary, monthly service projects in feeding the homeless, working on a

in the local community. Alexandra Simpkin President of the Fraser Valley Rotaract says “The Rotaract club

is such a great thing to happen, it offers support, learning, growth and mentorship from great people in the local community” This year the theme for Rotary International is “Light up Rotary” what better

THE ROTARACT CLUB OF THE FRASER VALLEY

The Members of the Rotaract Club of the FraserValley with members from supporting Rotary Clubs

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Mission Adopt-a-BlockUpcoming Events

Jan 30th - SPRING CLEANUP DEADLINE

Non-profits interested in earning up to $400, apply online!

Feb 9th - FAMLY DAY WITH THE JUNIOR BUG CLUB

Celebrate family day with fun activities for the whole family: 1-3pm at Mission Save-on-Foods.

Mar 15th 4th ANNUAL

PICK & PUB EVENT

Join us for our AGM at Cedarbrooke Residence Doors open at 6:30pm Refreshments provided!!!

Mar 11th - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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Enjoy this fun family event, win great prizes,

costumes encouraged!

Meeting at Mission Station Grill at 11am, lunch at 1pm

For more info or to sponsor this event please contact us!

Riot of Reading breaksout in Mission.

Mission is ready to celebrate Family Literacy Day with the thirteenth annual Riot of Reading Solutions Saturday, January 31st from 11am - 3pm at Ecole Mission Central, 7466 Welton St.

Family Literacy Day reminds us of the joys of taking time to read together. Reading encourages brain development, increases a child’s vocabulary and awareness of the world. And besides – it is fun. Riotously fun! The Riot of Reading Solutions will celebrate this love of reading with free entertainment including, fabulous stories, face-painting, balloon animals and a rousing magic show. Throughout the day there will be demonstrations of dance, music and drumming. There will also be wandering visits from some favourite storybook characters such as Clifford the Big Red Dog and Geronimo Stilton, the Detective Mouse. Make sure to stay for free pizza and cake!

Meet and connect with many of the people in Mission who work with families

our community. Mission Literacy in Motion, Mission Community Services, the Early Childhood Development Committee, the Mission Library, and many more organizations will have information tables at the fair. Make sure to mark this date on your calendar. It’s going to be a Riot!

AACES: ACTIVELY CREATING ACES: ACTIVELY CREATING AN EXCEPTIONAL SOCIETY AN EXCEPTIONAL SOCIETY

Rivers of Peace EcoRivers of Peace Eco--Arts FestivalArts Festival September 25 & 26, 2015 September 25 & 26, 2015 Celebrating the lifeCelebrating the life--giving waterways of the giving waterways of the Harrison Salmon Stronghold through arts & advocacy. Harrison Salmon Stronghold through arts & advocacy.

Seed Exchange March 13, 2015

Art & Garden Tour June 27, 2015

www.weareaces.org

For more information on ACES please visit:

Satti at Swing OpticalVolunteers of the Women’s Hospital Auxilary read every issue of What’s On! Mission at The

Cottage Thrift Shop

Email your photos to [email protected] and visit www.whatsonmission.ca to see your photos!

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