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Events Archive for Ladner and surrounding areas

This is where events that happened in Ladner and surrounding areas have been listed, but are now finished, remain.
Why? So you can see what's been happening in Ladner and maybe follow up on events of interest.

  Date Event Where More Info
Thursday June 19th Strawberry Tea and Book Sale organised by the South Delta Newcomers & Alumni, in Kiwanis Longhouse, Tsawwassen. Tsawwassen Longhouse Centre
Friday June 20th Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust's 9th Summer Solstice BBQ fundraiser Ladner Village Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust
Friday Saturday  8:30pm, une 20th-21st A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Young Bards on the Bay Centennial Beach, Tsawwassen  
Saturday June 21st Fraser River Delta Historical Cruise hosted by Delta Museum Archive Ladner, Steveston Link
Saturday June 21st, 2pm-4pm 4th Annual Boundary Bay Air Show Boundary Bay Boundary Bay Airport
Saturday June 21st, 7:30pm Delta Islanders Junior "A" Lacrosee Club have a game at Ladner Arena Saturday June 21 at 7:30 pm vs the Nanaimo Timbermen Ladner Delta Islanders Jr A Lacrosse
Saturday June 21st, 10am-4pm Plant Sale at Boundary Bay Earthwise Garden Boundary Bay The Earthwise Society
Saturday June 21st, 10am-4pm Celebrate Canada! Come to a very special Flag Raising Ceremony.
Activities include: National anthem performed by SDSS students Flag Raising by the Pathfinders Face painting by Sublime Arts Supply & Gallery Crafts by Tsawwassen Arts Centre Pottery crafts by Delta Potters Club Free hot chocolate for kids by Blenz Coffee Free juice, snacks and goodies for the first 100 kids by the Business Improvement Association(BIA) of Tsawwassen Thank you to the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen volunteers! Come and check out the information about Shelter Box.
Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen

Shelter Box
Saturday June 21st, 8pm Three diverse women of song: Coco Love Alcorn, Tamara Nile, Jess Hill. Performing at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Tsawwassen Delta Arts Council
Saturday Sunday 10am-4pm, June 21st,22nd Westham Island Winery Strawberry Festival in aid of the "Delta Community Animal Shelter" and to "Weekend to end Breast Cancer". Ladner Westham Island Winery
Sunday June 22nd, 10am-4pm Ladner Summer Market Ladner Village Ladner Village Market
Sunday June 22nd, 11am onwards North Delta Family Days Parade and Picnic North Delta Community Park and Social Heart area North Delta Family Days Parade and Picnic
Monday June 23rd Golf for Big Sisters - 12th Annual Charity Tournament at Beach Grove Golf Club Tsawwassen Beach Grove Golf Club

Big Sisters
Wednesday June 25th, 10am Collectible Sale, Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop Ladner Link
Wednesday June 25th, 11:30am Tsawwassen First Nation Chief, Kim Baird, will speak at the Tsawwassen Business Association networking meeting, at the Tsawwwassen Coast Inn. Tsawwassen Tsawwassen Business Association

The Coast Tsawwassen Inn
Thursday June 26th, 6:20pm Evening of Carrers, presented by Youth Works. Windsor Wood Complex, Unit 2, 1359 56th Street, Delta Boys and Girls Club Community Services of Delta/Richmond
Saturday June 28th. 11am-4pm Art in the Village The Upstart Crow Link
Saturday June 28th, 10am-3pm Delta Fire & Emergency Services - Open House 2008 Fire Hall 1, Ladner Delta Fire Emergency Services
Saturday June 28th, 7:30pm Swing into Summer featuring ElderCollege Delta Luminaries, the Mystiques and Triplette School of Ballroom Dancing Kinsmen Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen Kinsmen Recreation Centre
Saturday  Sunday June 28th and 29th, 1pm-7m Johnny Fire and the Super Ladies will be making strawberry milkshakes at Emme Lea Farms on Westham Island Road. All funds to be donated to the Weekend to End Breast Cancer 60km walk. Ladner Emma Lea Farms

The Weekend to End Breast Cancer
Saturday  Sunday June 28th and 29th, 1pm-7m 2nd annual Native Art and Cultural Show, at the Tsawwassen branch of the Royal Canadin Legion Tsawwassen 604.943.0232
Sunday June 29th Doghouse, the celtic and folk music band, will be performing in the afternoon at Steveston Market, at the side of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Steveston, Richmond Doghouse
Tuesday July 1st Doghouse, the celtic and folk music band, will once again be playing in front of Delta Museum, Ladner, from 9am-12 noon, while the Lions produce another fantastic breakfast for a small donation.  There will also be the cutting of the strawberry and cream Canada Flag cake, which is scrummy!
In the evening the band will play for an event in North Delta organised by the Corporation of Delta, followed by fireworks - more details to follow.
Ladner

North Delta
Doghouse
Tuesday July 1st Kirkland House's annual Canda Day celebration. Enjoy an old-fashioned picnic and music. Admission free. Bring your blanket! Ladner Kirkland House
Friday July 4th, 7pm-10pm Delta Model Railway Club meet at Ladner Baptist Church Ladner 604.946.0002
Sunday July 6th, 11am-5pm 2008 Delta Arts Council's annual Gallery In The Garden Delta Arts Council''s annual Gallery In The Garden event will be held at Wellbrook Winery gardens on Sunday, July 6th, 2008. Wellbrook Winery, Ladner Wellbrook Winery

Delta Arts Council

Doghouse
Tuesday July 8th, 7:30pm Concert in the Park: Delta Concert Band Ladner Memorial Park Concerts in the Park

Delta Concert Band
Wednesday July 9th, 7:00pm Concert in the Park: Doghouse Ladner Memorial Park Concerts in the Park

Doghouse
Thursday July 10th, 7pm-9pm Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group meet at Ladner Baptist Church. Ladner 604.946.9672
Friday Saturday Sunday July 11th-13th Tour de Delta Delta Tour de Delta
Saturday July 12th, 11am-4pm Art in the Village The Upstart Crow, 5064 - 48 Ave., Ladner Link
Saturday July 12th, 10am-4:30pm Blood Donor Clinic at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre Hall Ladner Link

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Sunday July 13th, 11am - 3pm Buttercups Fair. Bonkers Band plays at 1pm, Buggy Babies Free Yoga Class at 12pm, Food & Drinks, Crafts, Games, and Mini Bouncy Castle. All proceeds go to a local charity Buttercups Children's Boutique Link
Tuesday July 15th, 7:00pm Concert in the Park: Bossa Boys Tsawwassen Diefenbaker Park Concerts in the Park
Wednesday July 16th, 7:00pm Concert in the Park: Delta Music Makers Tsawwassen Diefenbaker Park Concerts in the Park

Delta Music Makers
Saturday July 19th Wellbrook Winery Summerfest Featuring: Blueberry Festival with blueberry pie eating contest, Blueberry Bake Off and more. Specialty Farmers'' Market Classic Car & Motorcycle Show Also includes: Live Music Vendors & Displays We have 30+ artisans and farmer''s market vendors registered to date. Salmon BBQ lunch and dinner with Chef Romy Prasad And much more! Fun for all! Free Admission! Partial proceeds from event sales will be donated to the Delta Hospital Auxiliary. Wellbrook Winery, Ladner Wellbrook Winery
Saturday July 19th, 8:15pm Concert in the Park: Brad Pedwell Tsawwassen Diefenbaker Park Concerts in the Park

Brad Pedwell
Saturday July 19th, 10am-6pm Emma Lea Farms fundraiser for Delta Hospice Building Fund Westham Island Emma Lea Farms
Saturday July 19th,  9:45pm Outdoor Movie Nights in Tsawwassen. Movie title: Cars Tsawwassen Diefenbaker Park Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen
Saturday Sunday  July 19th, 20th: 10am 2008 Provincial Junior Lawn Bowling Championships Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club
Saturday Sunday  July 19th, 20th OWL's third giant annual book sale 723 East 10th Ave., North Vancouver 604-946-3171
Saturday July 20th, 10am-noon Bring your family for a relaxed walk out at low tide with Ducks Unlimited Canada biologists and explore the plants and animals of the marshes, mudflats and eelgrass beds on the Tsawwassen side of Boundary Bay. Meet at the tennis courts at Beach Grove Park (next to Beach Grove School), 6051 17 A Ave. Register in advance by calling 604-592-0987 or email du_surrey@ducks.ca. Be prepared for all weather conditions. Boundary Bay Ducks Unlimited Canada
Saturday July 20th, 10am-4:30pm The 10th annual Point Roberts Garden Tour. Visit 11 beautiful gardens and enjoy afternoon tea with music by the Point Roberts Wind Ensemble. A portion of the proceeds goes towards the continued beautification of the roadsides of Point Roberts. Tickets $15 from Harris Nursery (in Tsawwassen and Ladner) Point Roberts Point Roberts Garden Club
Wednesday July 23rd, 7:00 pm Concert in the Park: Delta Music Makers North Delta Sunshine Hills Park Concerts in the Park

Delta Music Makers
Thursday July 24th, 7:00 pm Concert in the Park: Kindred Spirits North Delta Sunshine Hills Park Concerts in the Park
Thursday July 25th Delta Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Golf Tournament - Beach Grove Golf Club. We are swinging into the 20th Annual Golf tournament ... This year promises to be one of the most memorable, a prestigious event with amazing prizes and fun!! Beach Grove Golf Club Delta Chamber of Commerce

Beach Grove Golf Club
Saturday July 26th, 11am-4pm Art in the Village The Upstart Crow, 5064 - 48 Ave., Ladner Link
Saturday Sunday  July 26th, 27th: 10am-4pm International Bog Days in Delta. Take a tour of Burns Bog and enjoy live entertainment. Tours 10am-3pm on Saturday. Entertainment 10am-4pm on Sunday. Call 604-572-0373 Great Pacific Forum - Planet Ice, Delta Burns Bog
Sunday July 27th, 10am-4pm Ladner Summer Market Ladner Village Ladner Village Market
Wednesday July 30th, 7:30pm Concert in the Park: Craig Jacks Ladner Memorial Park Concerts in the Park
Thursday July 31st, 7:30pm Concert in the Park: Matthew Presidente Ladner Memorial Park Concerts in the Park

Matthew Presidente
Mon to Sun August 1st - 31st Calligraphy Exhibit. The Delta Arts Council presents caligraphy artwork by The Alphabeas Calligraphy Guild. Ladner Pioneer Library Alphabeas

Ladner Library
Mon to Sun August 1st - 31st Oil and water
The South Delta Artists’ Guild presents Oil and Water 2008, the guild’s fourth annual juried art exhibit. Where: The Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery, 1710 56th St. Call 604-943-3313 for details
Tsawwassen South Delta Artists Guild
Saturday Sunday Monday August 2nd-4th Tsawwassen Sun Festival. South Delta’s largest community event includes local entertainment, parade, antique fair, skateboard competition, BMX air show, food vendors, fireworks, a slow pitch tournament and more.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

9am – 5:30pm Softball Tourney Day 1
12pm – 6pm Beer Garden & music
12pm – 6pm BBQ by TOOB
6pm-7:30pm Bingo at Kinsmen Rec Centre
8pm – 11pm BIA Movie Night:Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark

Sunday, August 3, 2008

9am – 5:30pm Softball Tourney Day 2
9am – 5pm Antique Fair at South Delta Recreation Centre
11:30am – 9:00pm Skateboard Competition at South Delta Recreation Centre
11am – 6pm BBQ by TOOB
12pm – 6pm Beer Gardens & music
12pm – 4pm Children’s Bouncy Rides
9pm-10:30pm Fireworks at South Delta Recreation Centre

Monday, August 4, 2008

8am-11am Kiwanis Club Pancake breakfast
11am-12pm Rotary Parade – along 56 Street
9am-5pm Antique Fair – South Delta Recreation Centre
9am-3pm Softball Tournament
11am-5pm Food Stands
10am-5pm Marketplace
10am-5pm Soccer Shooting Games
10am-5pm Envision face painting & balloons for the kids
10-5pm Port Metro Vancouver kid’s obstacle course
10am-5pm Total Defense martial arts demonstrations
10am-5pm Delta Gymnastics - activities for kids
10am-5pm Midway, Children’s rides & activities
12pm-6pm Beer Gardens & Music
12pm-5pm Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
11am-3:30pm Men in Black Firefighters – Junior Firefighter’s Challenge
1pm-5pm Live Bands at our Main Stage
1pm MLA, Val Roddick to cut BC B-day cake at our Main Stage
1:30pm Pie-eating contest at our Main Stage
1pm, 2pm, 3:30pm BMX Bicycle Air Shows
Winskill Park and South Delta Rec Centre Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen
Saturday Sunday August 2nd-3rd The Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival. Free, annual outdoor event with music by Bocephus King, Blackberry Wood, Parlour Steps, Camille Miller, Craig Jacks & The Mighty Jackalopes, The Rhama Dancers and Erie Born Dancers. There will also be arts and crafts, children’s activities, food vendors, whale sightings, spectacular sunsets, overnight camping and more! Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts Bandcouver
Saturday August 2nd, 8:00pm Concert in the Park: Kindred Spirits Winskill Park Concerts in the Park
Saturday August 2nd, 11am-12:30pm Composting and Gardening Workshop.
The Corporation of Delta presents summer composting and gardening workshops. This workshop focuses on Natural Pest Control. Where: McKitrick Garden. Free, registration is required.
McKitrick Garden Corporation of Delta

McKitrick Garden
Saturday August 2nd,  9:45pm Outdoor Movie Nights in Tsawwassen. Movie title: Indiana Jones - Raiders of the Lost Ark Winskill Park Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen
Saturday August 2nd,  Noon - 9pm "Salmon Stomp" at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada, Steveston BC Come along to this fun "Drop-in" family event and try some Ceilidh dancing from 6.30-8.30pm and listen to the great DOGHOUSE music, and other bands during the afternoon. Take the opportunity to look around the Museum - part of our BC culture Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Steveston,  Richmond Gulf of Georgia Cannery

Doghouse
Saturday August 2nd Auditions for Musical Theatre Camp, which is run by the Delta Arts Council from Aug 18th-22nd, and Aug 25th-27th, 9:30am-2:30pm, for kids aged 10-14 yrs. Eight sessions including a final day performance. Call 604-943-9787 Tsawwassen Arts Centre Delta Arts Council
Monday August 4th, Noon - 4pm BC Day at Fort Langley. DOGHOUSE will be entertaining the crowds in front of the Fort Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Road, from 12 noon until 4pm. There will be a farmers' market outside this heritage building and several more stalls inside which will entice the customers. Further down the road the Fort Langley Museum site will be open, free of charge, and there will be many more wonderful things to see on this very special day. Fort Langley Fort Langley

Doghouse
Tuesday August 5th, 7:30pm Concert in the Park: Delta Concert Band Tsawwassen Diefenbaker Park Concerts in the Park

Link
Tuesday to FridayAugust 5th - 8th DCAS kids camp.
Kids ages eight to 12 can join the Delta Community Animal Shelter this summer to spend hands-on time with animals, learn proper care and handling, and help socialize shelter animals to improve their potential for adoption. Cost is $140. Other activities include making toys for animals, baking pet treats, and making animal crafts. For more info call 604-940-7111
McKee Recreation Centre Delta Community Animal Shelter
Wednesday August 6th, 7:00pm Concert in the Park: Dog House Tsawwassen Diefenbaker Park Concerts in the Park
Wednesday August 6th, 7:30-9pm Free, facilitated, family support group meetings gor family and friends who are supporting a person living with a mental illness. Run by the Canadian Mental Health Association Delta Tsawwassen Canadian Mental Health Association Delta
Friday Saturday Sunday August 8th-10th, 10am-4:30pm Abbotsford International Air Show Abbotsford Airport Abbotsford Air Show
Saturday August 9th, 11am-4pm Art in the Village The Upstart Crow, 5064 - 48 Ave., Ladner Link
Sunday August 10th, 10am-4pm Ladner Summer Market Ladner Village Ladner Village Market
Sunday August 10th, 1pm-2:30pm Earthwise Society continues its series of workshops with an introduction to butterfly gardening. Where: Earthwise Boundary Bay Garden, 6400 3rd Ave. Join Earthwise garden coordinator Jennifer Ryan to discover how to attract butterfiles to your yard. Cost is $12 for members, $15 for non-members. To register call 604-946-9828. Boundary Bay The Earthwise Society
Sunday August 10th, 11am Wiener Walk
Delta’s Western Dachshund Club presents its 16th annual Wiener Walk and Picnic. An 11 a.m. walk around the park, games and a costume parade and contest at 2 p.m. Entry is $5 per Dachshund, free for family and friends. Proceeds are donated to dog-related charities. For more info contact Susan Lankau at 604-943-4304 or slankau@dccnet.com.
Winskill Park Link
Monday to FridayAugust 11th - 15th DCAS kids camp.
Kids ages eight to 12 can join the Delta Community Animal Shelter this summer to spend hands-on time with animals, learn proper care and handling, and help socialize shelter animals to improve their potential for adoption. Cost is $170. Other activities include making toys for animals, baking pet treats, and making animal crafts. For more info call 604-940-7111
 Memorial Park Delta Community Animal Shelter
Saturday August 16th, 10am-4pm Garlic Festival on No 2 Rd, Steveston. Farmers Market from 10am-4pm, specialising in garlic produce. Stay for lunch and enjoy the music from DOGHOUSE. Steveston, Richmond Doghouse
Saturday August 16th, 11am-12pm Composting and Gardening Workshop.
The Corporation of Delta presents summer composting and gardening workshops. This workshop focuses on Waterwise Gardening. Where: McKitrick Garden. Free, registration is required.
McKitrick Garden Corporation of Delta

McKitrick Garden
Saturday August 16th,  9:15pm Outdoor Movie Nights in North Delta Community Park. Movie title: Mrs Doubtfire Winskill Park Corporation of Delta
Sunday August 17th Ladner Quilt and Car Walk Ladner Village Ladner Business Association
Wednesday August 20th,10am - 3pm The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, located in the heart of Ladner Village at 4816 Delta St., will be holding its August Collectible Sale on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Shop hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come early for the best selections. Kinsmen House Link
Monday to FridayAugust 18th - 22nd DCAS kids camp.
Kids ages eight to 12 can join the Delta Community Animal Shelter this summer to spend hands-on time with animals, learn proper care and handling, and help socialize shelter animals to improve their potential for adoption. Cost is $170. Other activities include making toys for animals, baking pet treats, and making animal crafts. For more info call 604-940-7111
Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, Ladner Delta Community Animal Shelter
Saturday August 23rd, 11am-4pm Art in the Village The Upstart Crow, 5064 - 48 Ave., Ladner Link
Sunday August 24th, 10am-4pm Ladner Summer Market Ladner Village Ladner Village Market
Friday August 29th, 12:30pm A luncheon at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Friday, Aug. 29 at 12:30 p.m. will feature Mukutano with Fay Salmon. It costs $5 for members and $6 for guests. Mukutano means joining together. A group of seniors from the African/Black community have joined together to sing traditional songs and play instruments from the African Diasora. It is fun and enthusiastic entertainment. Tickets and information at Customer Service McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Delta. Call 604-946-1411. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre McKee Seniors Recreation Centre
Saturday August 30th, 11am-12pm Composting and Gardening Workshop.
The Corporation of Delta presents summer composting and gardening workshops. This workshop focuses on Backyard Composting. Where: McKitrick Garden. Free, registration is required.
McKitrick Garden Corporation of Delta

McKitrick Garden
Saturday August 30th,  8:30pm Outdoor Movie Nights in Tsawwassen. Movie title: Jumanji Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall Parking Lot Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen
Tuesday to Friday September 2nd - 5th Mobile Screening Mammography Program.
The BC Cancer Agency is holding a breast cancer screening mammography clinic at South Delta Recreation Centre from September 2 - 5, 2008. Please call the BC Cancer Agency at 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment. Tues: 10am-5:50pm. Wed-Fri: 8:10am-5:50pm.
South Delta Recreation Centre BC Cancer Agency

South Delta Recreation Centre
Wednesday September 3rd, 7pm-9pm Come explore with the Delta Photo Club every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the McKee Centre. The club's next meeting is on Sept. 3. E-mail Karen at escape2ocean@yahoo.ca for more details. Beginners and professionals all come together to share their experience(s) with photographs. Ladner McKee Centre, Ladner

Delta Photo Club, Ladner
Wednesday September 3rd, 5pm-7pm You’re invited to the Delta Community Music School’s 2nd Annual Open House. Purchase refreshments to enjoy while you listen to music provided by staff, students and friends of DCMS. It’s also a good time to register for lessons. Ladner Delta Community Music School
Thursday September 4th, 1pm-3pm The Delta Museum and Archives is looking for volunteers to help run education programs. For further information, contact the DMA at 604-946-9322 or attend an volunteer information meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the DMA - Annex Building located at 4918 Delta Street (1.5 blocks north of the heritage building). Delta Museum & Archives Delta Museum and Archives
Friday September 5th, 8pm The Delta Arts Council presents The Sojourners. For tickets ($25/adults, $15/students and seniors) call 604-596-1025 or visit www.deltaartscouncil.com for details. Firehall Centre for the Arts (North Delta) Delta Arts Council

Firehall Centre for the Arts
Saturday September 6th, 10am - 4pm Delta Model Railway Club.
First Annual Open House of the DMRC will be held on Saturday Sept 6th, 2008 at the Ladner Baptist Church 5624 Ladner Trunk Rd, Ladner BC
Ladner Baptist Church Delta Model Railway Club

Ladner Baptist Church
Saturday September 6th, 10am - noon Delta Skating Club’s registration day and skate sale. For more info call the club at 604-940-6749 or visit www.deltaskatingclub.com Ladner Leisure Centre Delta Skating Club
Saturday September 6th, 10am - 2pm The McKee Seniors Recreation Centre invites everyone to their open house. When: Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 5155 47th Ave. Come and check out our facility and experience our programs. There will be music, entertainment, demos, a mini-casino, backyard BBQ and more. Call 604-946-1411 for details. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre McKee Seniors Recreation Centre
Saturday September 6th, 8pm The Delta Arts Council presents The Sojourners. For tickets ($25/adults, $15/students and seniors) call 604-943-9787 or visit www.deltaartscouncil.com for details. Tsawwassen Arts Centre Delta Arts Council
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September, 10am - 2pm Register for Girl Guides this fall. When: Sept. 6 and 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: South Delta Rec Centre on Saturday, and Ladner Village Market on Sunday. Or, call 1-800-565-8111. South Delta Rec Centre

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Ladner Village Market
South Delta Recreation Centre

Ladner Village Market
Sunday September 7th, 10am-4pm Ladner Summer Market Ladner Village Ladner Village Market
Tuesday September 9th, 1pm Join the ElderCollege Delta Luminaires as they start their fourth season. When: Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. Where: Kinsmen Assisted Living Centre in Tsawwassen. Call director David Hunt at 604-948-9309 if you’re over 50 and interested in being a part of an informal and enthusiastic group. No experience necessary. Kinsmen Assisted Living Centre in Tsawwassen ElderCollege Delta

Kinsmen Assisted Living Centre
Wednesday September 10th, 7.15pm Attend a free public health seminar titled Metabolism and Healthy Aging offered by Linda Mallard and Mary Roncarelli, at the Tsawwassen Wellness Centre (5514 12th Ave.). For details or to register call 604-943-8823, or visit www.twconline.ca. Tsawwassen Wellness Centre Tsawwassen Wellness Centre
Wednesday September 10th, 7pm Open Stage, every 2nd Wednesday of the month, Unplugged @ 7pm. Entertain and be entertained, at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Tsawwassen Delta Arts Council

Tsawwassen Arts Centre
Thursday September 11th, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Delta Chamber Cafe: Transportation Issues

Transportation is the number one topic of importance to Delta Chamber members. There's lots to discuss and learn from one another. The Chamber Cafe is a fun and relaxed forum to meet and network with like minded individuals, explore possibilities, share collective wisdom, and spark action. Join many others from the business community, in the Tilbury Industrial Park, as Anne Melnyk, of Red Path Coaching, facilitates dialogue on this hot topic for Delta.
Register on the Delta Chamber website.
$20 Members, $25 Non-members
Tilbury Ice Delta Chamber of Commerce

Tilbury Ice
Thursday September 11th, 7:30pm Tailspinners Writers Club. A writers club for prose writers, published or unpublished.
An opportunity to share writing ideas, read finished work or work in progress and hear others read their work. Valuable feedback is provided if desired. The club meets every second and fourth Thursday from September to June at 7:30pm. The start up meeting for 2008 is September 11. We welcome all ages and all styles of prose writing. Call 604-948-0639 for more information.
Kinsmen Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen Link

Kinsmen Recreation Centre
Friday September 12th, 8pm Valdy and Gary Fjellgaard will perform live at the Genesis Theatre, presented by the Delta School District and Corporation of Delta. Venue: Ladner’s Genesis Theatre (5005 45th Ave. The community concert will raise funds for a performing arts facility. Tickets are $25 and available at www.ticketweb.ca. For more info call 604-946-5005. Genesis Theatre, Ladner Valdy and Gary Fjellgaard
Friday September 12th, 8pm The Delta Arts Council presents classic guitartist Cary Savage. For advance tickets ($12/general, $10/students and seniors) call 604-596-1025 or visit www.deltaartscouncil.com for details. Firehall Centre for the Arts (North Delta) Delta Arts Council

Firehall Centre for the Arts
Saturday September 13th, 10am Registration for ElderCollege Delta’s fall program. Courses offered this term include Computers, Film, Opera, B.C. History, Shakespeare, Digital photography and more. ElderCollege is open to everyone over 50 years old. Further info at 604-943-0262 or eldercollegedelta@dccnet.com. Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall ElderCollege Delta
Saturday September 13th, 10:30am - 1:30pm Special Olympics B.C.–Delta has fall registrationfor new and returning athletes and volunteers. Fall programs include basketball, five pin bowling, swimming, curling, skiing, floor hockey and rhythmic gymnastics. For details call Susan at 604-943-9353. Kin House, Ladner Kin House
Saturday September 13th, 8pm The Delta Arts Council presents classic guitartist Cary Savage. For advance tickets ($12/general, $10/students and seniors) call 604-943-9787 or visit www.deltaartscouncil.com for details. Tsawwassen Arts Centre Delta Arts Council
Saturday September 13th, 11am-12:30pm Composting and Gardening Workshop.
The Corporation of Delta presents summer composting and gardening workshops. This workshop focuses on Natural Pest Control. Where: McKitrick Garden. Free, registration is required.
McKitrick Garden Corporation of Delta

McKitrick Garden
Sunday 14th, 1pm - 5pm, and Monday 15th to Thursday 18th, 6pm - 9pm Learn to curl—and try it for free at the Tunnel Town Curling Club’s open house week. September 14th,  1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and September 15th to 18th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For details call 604-943-9219 or visit www.tunneltowncurlingclub.com. South Delta Rec Centre South Delta Recreation Centre

Tunnel Town Curling Club
Thursday September 18th, 11:30am - 1:30pm Delta Chamber of Commerce: South Fraser Perimeter Road

South Fraser Perimeter Road is the top issue of importance to Delta Chamber members. Hear from Gateway Executive Director Geoff Freer about its construction, its general impact during that period, the final route, considerations such as Burns Bog and River Road, and a look at its potential impact on businesses and Delta.
Register on the Delta Chamber website.
$30 Members, $40 Non-members
Coast Tsawwassen Inn Delta Chamber of Commerce

Coast Tsawwassen Inn
  Thursday September 18th, 7pm Youth Works presents another "Evening of Careers" on Thursday September 18th at 7pm. This evening features a Film Producer, James Taylor, who will speak about careers in film, tv and music production. This event is free but you must call 604-948-1911 to register. Youth Works is located at unit 2- 1359 56th Street in Tsaw., next door to Starbucks at Windsor Woods complex. Youth Works, Tsawwassen Youth Works

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Friday September 19th, 6:00pm-9:30pm Ladner Boys & Girls Club present . . .
GAMES NIGHT!
When: Friday September 19th
Time: 6:-00 - 9:30
Where: Wintemute Boys & Girls Club - 4727 Arthur Drive
For Who?: Grades 7 - 12
Wintemute Boys & Girls Club Link

Boys & Girls Club
Saturday September 20th, 6:30pm B.C.’s 150th Birthday Bash & BBQ.
Celebrate in our “Wild Bill” Saloon with Klondike Kate and the CanCan Girls. Panning for GOLD, Gambling, Silent Auction, Live Auction including Vintage Furniture, BBQ, BC Birthday Cake. Get a table of friends together, dress casually and “Come for the Gold” Tickets: $75. Call 604-596-1025. Cocktails at 6:30pm
Firehall Centre for the Arts (North Delta) Delta Arts Council

Firehall Centre for the Arts
Sunday September 21st, 8am - Noon Jog for the Bog - Trail Run
10km Run, and 5km Run or Walk, for all ages and abilities.
Entry Fees: Youth under 19yrs ($15), Adult 19yrs+ ($25), Family of 3 or 4 ($60).
Run. Educate. Celebrate!
Burns Bog Burns Bog Conservation Society
Sunday September 21st, 2pm Ventos Woodwind Quintet
FREE
Come gather in a beautiful space where the strains of various birdsong will combine with the melodies of the Ventos Woodwind Quintet in an open-air concert at the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Delta. This performance of Canadian music, which is free and open to the public, will take place on the picturesque green picnic grounds just outside the entrance to the sanctuary.
Ventos features the talents of Jeff Pelletier, flute; Lauris Davis, oboe; Mike Dowler, clarinet; Hsing-Hua Ho, horn; and Isaac Bull, bassoon. Repertoire for this outdoor concert will feature new music by Canadian composers Jordan Nobles, Elliot Weisgarber, Rudolf Komorous, and Gary Kulesha.
This event is part of the innovative New Music in New Places concert series presented by the Canadian Music Centre, designed to bring Canadian contemporary music out of the concert hall and into the lives of Canadians.
More info at www.ventos.org or 604.734.4622
George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Thursday September 25th, 7:30pm Tailspinners Writers Club. A writers club for prose writers, published or unpublished.
An opportunity to share writing ideas, read finished work or work in progress and hear others read their work. Valuable feedback is provided if desired. The club meets every second and fourth Thursday from September to June at 7:30pm. We welcome all ages and all styles of prose writing. Call 604-948-0639 for more information.
Kinsmen Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen Link

Kinsmen Recreation Centre
Friday September 26th, 7:30pm-9:30pm Ladner Boys & Girls Club present . . . PRE TEEN DANCE!
When: Friday September 26th
Time: 7:30 - 9:30
Where: Wintemute Boys & Girls Club
For Who?: Grades 5 - 7
Wintemute Boys & Girls Club Link

Boys & Girls Club
    Friday September 26th, 8pm Open Mic Night, last Friday of the month. Singers, poets, actors, writers, musicians and composers. Entertain and be entertained. Register at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Firehall Centre for the Arts (North Delta) Delta Arts Council

Firehall Centre for the Arts
Friday Saturday Sunday September 26th-28th Delta Rivermania is a Fall 2008, 3 day event, September 26, 27, 28th that is part of the one month Rivermania celebration launching August 24, 2008 in Prince George, British Columbia. This event commemorates our province's "sesquicentennial"- that being its 150th anniversary since colonization.

Friday

Voices of the Fraser

Saturday

Arrival of Flotilla
Voices of the Fraser
Delta Street Celebrations
Moonlight Market in the Village
Free Pancake Breakfast
Voices of the Fraser
Flotilla Sets Sail - Historical Re-enactment

Sunday

Official Send-off BC Rivermania
Delta Delta River Mania
Sunday September 28th, 5pm-10pm Ladner Summer Moonlight Market in conjunction with Rivermania Ladner Village Ladner Village Market

Delta River Mania
  Tuesday September 30th, 7pm Parsely Sage and Thyme Health Store's 35th Anniversary Celebrations present:

Susanne Murphy - The Art of Living in Colour.

Have you ever wondered why you are drawn to some colours more than others? Discover the fascinating world of colour in this attractive, eye-opening seminar and learn how colour affects your personality, relationships and health. Susanne is a Certified Colour Therapist and Graphic Artist who educates people on the power of colour. She has appeared on several television shows including the Dini Petty Show, Vicky Gabereau Live and Breakfast Television.

All seminars begin at 7pm at the Cedar Park Church, 5300 44th Avenue, Ladner BC. For more details and to ensure a seat for yourself, call 604.946.1022

All proceeds going to the Delta Hospice Building Fund.
Cedar Park Church Parsley Sage & Thyme Health Store

Cedar Park Church
  Wednesday October 1st, 7pm Parsely Sage and Thyme Health Store's 35th Anniversary Celebrations present:

Udo Erasmus, Ph.D. - The Plant Oil, Fish Oil Dilemma.

Join Dr. Udo Erasmus, the father of “Organic, Unrefined Flax Oil” and Udo’s Choice Oil Blend to learn about the benefits of plant based Omega 3, 6, 9 Oils, and why one needs these even if they are taking a fish oil supplement. Dr. Erasmus will also explain to us how healthy fats in our diet can actually help us lose weight, help in exercise recovery and give us soft supple skin among many other benefits. 

All seminars begin at 7pm at the Cedar Park Church, 5300 44th Avenue, Ladner BC. For more details and to ensure a seat for yourself, call 604.946.1022

All proceeds going to the Delta Hospice Building Fund.
Cedar Park Church Parsley Sage & Thyme Health Store

Cedar Park Church
Friday October 3rd, 8pm The Delta Arts Council presents "The Slip Knot" by TJ Dawe. Winner of the "Just For Laughs" Comedy Award. For advance tickets ($17/general, $15/students and seniors) call 604-943-9787 or visit www.deltaartscouncil.com for details. Tickets at door ($20/general, $17/students and seniors) Tsawwassen Arts Centre Delta Arts Council
  Tuesday October 7th, 7pm Parsely Sage and Thyme Health Store's 35th Anniversary Celebrations present:

Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D. - Prescription for Healthy Living.

Did your MD give you a prescription for healthy living? How do you cope when some of your dear ones are vegetarian, vegan or raw, while others can’t imagine a meal without meat? In this presentation you’ll learn simple tips for meals and snacks, how to keep your blood sugar level and your energy high. Discover ideas for feeding children, grandchildren and spouses with food that will tickle their fancies and tingle their taste buds.

All seminars begin at 7pm at the Cedar Park Church, 5300 44th Avenue, Ladner BC. For more details and to ensure a seat for yourself, call 604.946.1022

All proceeds going to the Delta Hospice Building Fund.
Cedar Park Church Parsley Sage & Thyme Health Store

Cedar Park Church
Wednesday October 8th, 7pm Open Stage, every 2nd Wednesday of the month, Unplugged @ 7pm. Entertain and be entertained, at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Tsawwassen Delta Arts Council

Tsawwassen Arts Centre
  Wednesday October 8th, 7pm Parsely Sage and Thyme Health Store's 35th Anniversary Celebrations present:

Brad King, M.S., MFS. - The Truth about Male Menopause!

Andropause or male menopause is the hormonally-triggered decline of the body, mind and spirit that manifests not only in the mirror, but in the lives and health of men. Join Brad King, Nutritional Researcher and Best Selling Author, as he explains in specific detail what natural options exist to turn back the clock and restore a man’s: sex drive, cardiac health, hair, strength and fitness, prostate health, immune system, and yes, even mood.  

All seminars begin at 7pm at the Cedar Park Church, 5300 44th Avenue, Ladner BC. For more details and to ensure a seat for yourself, call 604.946.1022

All proceeds going to the Delta Hospice Building Fund.
Cedar Park Church Parsley Sage & Thyme Health Store

Cedar Park Church
Thursday October 9th, 7:30pm Tailspinners Writers Club. A writers club for prose writers, published or unpublished.
An opportunity to share writing ideas, read finished work or work in progress and hear others read their work. Valuable feedback is provided if desired. The club meets every second and fourth Thursday from September to June at 7:30pm. We welcome all ages and all styles of prose writing. Call 604-948-0639 for more information.
Kinsmen Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen Link

Kinsmen Recreation Centre
Thursday to Monday October 16th - 20th, 11am - 4pm Rivers, Creeks and Marshland paintings by local artist Gary Fox. Four days only. South Delta Artists’ Guild Longhouse Gallery South Delta Artists Guild
  Saturday October 18th, 7:30pm-11pm Traditional Ceilidh (Barn Dance) at Ladner Community Centre Caller: June Harman - 7.30pm to 11.00pm.

Only a few days to go to the next Doghouse Ceilidh and we would love to see you there! SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER - 7.30pm until 11pm - LADNER COMMUNITY CENTRE. Tickets are still only $16 ($10 for children aged 10 and under) and include a wonderful evening of dancing and music by Doghouse, free snacks, door prizes and a pay bar. There will be a 50/50 draw and the proceeds from this and gate donations will be given to the Delta Hospice to assist with their building project. Please help us to support this worthy cause! This event is suitable for families, the young and 'mature', and will be the best entertainment you have had since our last Ceilidh! We have tables that seat 10, which can be reserved, and it is always fun to make up a group of your friends, or just make new friends on the night.

Tickets $16 each - advanced sales only. Contact DOGHOUSE for information on 604 940 0844 or pedwards7@cs.com Book Early, tickets sell fast! Ladner
Ladner Doghouse
  Saturday October 18th, 5:30pm The McKee Seniors Recreation Centre special events committee is hosting a Harvest Moon dinner and dance on Oct. 18. Happy Hour goes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. It costs $15 for members and $18 for guests. Dance only costs $10. Call 604-9460-1411 for more information. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre McKee Seniors' Recreation Centre
Wednesday October 22nd, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Do you love to read? Ladner Pioneer Library asks kids between ages nine and 12 to join their Kids’ Book Club. Read a book each month and meet new friends. The library provides the book—and the snacks!  Space is limited—register at 604-946-6215. Upcoming dates include Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Ladner Pioneer Library Ladner Pioneer Library
Thursday October 23rd, 7:30pm Tailspinners Writers Club. A writers club for prose writers, published or unpublished.
An opportunity to share writing ideas, read finished work or work in progress and hear others read their work. Valuable feedback is provided if desired. The club meets every second and fourth Thursday from September to June at 7:30pm. We welcome all ages and all styles of prose writing. Call 604-948-0639 for more info