Canada was made for winter sports! Let’s face it, you can either stay inside most of the time between November and March, or you can embrace the cold, drizzly, snowy weather (insert your local weather conditions). You are not alone in your pursuit of the perfect winter activity. Much of Canada has found that they either can stay home and experience cabin fever or find a way to be social in spite of the long winter.
It’s been a few weeks since I set my plans to get back into shape after the birth of my third child. To say it’s been an easy task would be a bold-faced lie. But it hasn’t been completely impossible, and I have found some amazing tools and resources to help me along the way. Fit 4 Two has been a much need dose of motivation and sanity during my hectic, and often sleep deprived, days.
If you weren’t already a pet lover, well now you’re going to be! The Vancouver Pet Lover Show is back at the Abbotsford Tradex next weekend, February 24 – 25th, for another year! This year, your family dog can try the Paws on Activity Area where you can bring your pet and have your training questions not only answered, but demonstrated with your pet right at the show.
Looking for something to do this Family Day long weekend? Starting today and running until the 16th, the Eco Farm in Abbotsford is hosting a special week long event tying Family Day, Canada’s Agriculture Day AND Valentines Day all into one – celebrating LOVE for FAMILY, FOOD and FUN!
My family and I are looking forward to participating in The Coldest Night of the Year in White Rock on February 24, 2018. CNOY is a super-fun, family-friendly fundraiser that raises money for local charities serving hungry, homeless and hurting families and youth in 120 communities across Canada. Since 2011, CNOY communities have raised over $16,500,00 and local
organization SOURCES is aiming to fundraise $100,000 this year alone.
It’s almost the end of January, but nowhere near the end of winter. With the Christmas fun and activities behind us, many of us are feeling trapped indoors and BORED while the stormy weather blusters outside.
The wind and rain may threaten to loom for a few more months before the sun and warmth returns to lure us outside. But that doesn’t mean that we need to stay hunkered indoors until Spring. With endless trails and unmatched natural beauty, there are hundreds of reasons to throw on your walking shoes and get some fresh air.
On Saturday January 27th, the members of Chilliwack’s 54 Engineer Squadron are are opening the doors of the Mess Hall to the public, in support of a great cause.
Put on your most dapper duds and step back in time to eat, drink, dance, and party the night away in support of Wounded Warriors Canada- an organization that honours and supports Canada’s ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, First Responders and their families through a national slate of mental health programs and services that are adaptive, innovative and evidence-informed. Their programming provides life changing and family saving results for our Veterans, First Responders and their families.
The service families in Chilliwack and across the valley know first hand the impact programming like this can have on individuals and families in the service community- and it’s for this reason that we’re hoping to make the 1940s Canteen Dance an annual institution in Chilliwack- with your help.!
This is a themed event, so get on your best 1940s duds, prepare your tastebuds for some yummy vintage cocktails, and strap on your dancing shoes- the evening will include food, drink, dancing, costume prizes, cigar bar, door prizes, private patio, 50/50, and some amazing grand prizes to be raffled off!
This event runs from 7pm to 2am. Cash bar open until 1:30am. Must be 19+ to attend.
Tickets:
General Admission: $25
Mess Member: $10 (limit 2 per member)
Ladies Upgraded Ticket: $75 – Includes professional hair and makeup appointment the day of the event!
Make sure to subscribe to notifications on the Facebook event so you don’t miss out as event sponsors, entertainment, prizes and more are announced!
On February 13, 2018 Marketplace Women & Sequel Events are hosting a fundraiser for Matthew’s House at The Reach Gallery Museum in Abbotsford. Their goal is to raise $10,000 to help with the continuation of quality, compassionate care that Matthew’s House provides to families in our community.
Galentine’s Day is a day to connect women within our communities while celebrating being women of influence and giving back. The evening will be an opportunity to celebrate the amazing women around us while using this influence to do good. We know that good people will be eager to celebrate with us and support Matthew’s House.
Matthew’s House is a ‘home away from home’ that provides quality care for children who live with special needs. Located in Abbotsford, we create a safe and loving environment for children, giving parents peace of mind. This care allows parents to rest and rejuvenate, strengthening the whole family.
Tickets are available online atwww.galentinesfundraiser.e
Event Website: www.galentines.ca
To learn more about Matthew’s House visit https://www.mattshouse.ca/
On Saturday, February 17, 2018, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice will host the 4th annual Gift of Love Gala presented by MNP, an elegant evening supporting pediatric palliative care in the Fraser Valley and across BC.