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Abbotsford Collects The Reach
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
This exhibition examines visual art and artefact collections from Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. The show explores the passions and personal tastes that motivate collectors to follow a historical movement, a specific genre of art or the work of a particular artist.
all day
First Nations Art The Reach
First Nations Art The Reach
Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario and guest curated by Ian M. Thom, the exhibition features contemporary works of art created by some of the most talented First Nations artists living on the Northwest Coast.
all day
CPR Prints MSA Museum
CPR Prints MSA Museum
Time:
9:00 am
Prints from the CPR Magic Lantern Slides 1885 - 1930 On Display August 15 - October 16 Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sat-Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
at 9:00 am
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Time:
1:00 pm
Gwen Murphy and Joyce Trygg present "Two Friends, Two Styles," showcasing their differing painting techniques and methods in approaching their subject matter. Opening September 3rd, with an open house September 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm, and running until September 29th, this show brings two brilliant painters together to showcase their incredible talent.
at 1:00 pm
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First Nations Art The Reach
First Nations Art The Reach
Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario and guest curated by Ian M. Thom, the exhibition features contemporary works of art created by some of the most talented First Nations artists living on the Northwest Coast.
all day
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
This exhibition examines visual art and artefact collections from Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. The show explores the passions and personal tastes that motivate collectors to follow a historical movement, a specific genre of art or the work of a particular artist.
all day
School Year Starts
School Year Starts
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8:00 am
Abbotsford Board of Education schools start up again from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at 8:00 am
CPR Prints MSA Museum
CPR Prints MSA Museum
Time:
9:00 am
Prints from the CPR Magic Lantern Slides 1885 - 1930 On Display August 15 - October 16 Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sat-Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
at 9:00 am
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Time:
1:00 pm
Gwen Murphy and Joyce Trygg present "Two Friends, Two Styles," showcasing their differing painting techniques and methods in approaching their subject matter. Opening September 3rd, with an open house September 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm, and running until September 29th, this show brings two brilliant painters together to showcase their incredible talent.
at 1:00 pm
Life Cycles Road Bike Ride
Life Cycles Road Bike Ride
Time:
6:00 pm
Tuesday Road Bike Ride When: Every Tuesday @ 6:00pm (fair weather only - at least 8ºC) Where: Life Cycles Bike Shop Ride: Road bike hybrid or mountain bike with slicks
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Celebrate Recovery 12 Step
Celebrate Recovery 12 Step
Time:
7:00 pm
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm (Weekly at 7pm on Tuesday) Weekly at 7pm on Tuesday 3970 Gladwin Abbotsford BC
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September 8, 2010
First Nations Art The Reach
First Nations Art The Reach
Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario and guest curated by Ian M. Thom, the exhibition features contemporary works of art created by some of the most talented First Nations artists living on the Northwest Coast.
all day
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
This exhibition examines visual art and artefact collections from Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. The show explores the passions and personal tastes that motivate collectors to follow a historical movement, a specific genre of art or the work of a particular artist.
all day
CPR Prints MSA Museum
CPR Prints MSA Museum
Time:
9:00 am
Prints from the CPR Magic Lantern Slides 1885 - 1930 On Display August 15 - October 16 Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sat-Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
at 9:00 am
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Time:
1:00 pm
Gwen Murphy and Joyce Trygg present "Two Friends, Two Styles," showcasing their differing painting techniques and methods in approaching their subject matter. Opening September 3rd, with an open house September 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm, and running until September 29th, this show brings two brilliant painters together to showcase their incredible talent.
at 1:00 pm
Womens Hockey Tryouts
Womens Hockey Tryouts
Time:
5:30 pm
Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget at MSA Arena
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Ruby Brigade Meet
Ruby Brigade Meet
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7:00 pm
We're a friendly group of programmers who share a passion for the Ruby Programming Language. We're also into Ruby on Rails, the leading web framework for building dynamic database-driven websites. Founded in January 2009, we hope you can join us for one of our weekly hack sessions. Bring your laptop and a project to work on. Open to all skill levels. We meet every Wednesday from 7 to 9pm in Abbotsford, BC. We’re all about Ruby, Rails and projects.
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September 9, 2010
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
This exhibition examines visual art and artefact collections from Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. The show explores the passions and personal tastes that motivate collectors to follow a historical movement, a specific genre of art or the work of a particular artist.
all day
First Nations Art The Reach
First Nations Art The Reach
Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario and guest curated by Ian M. Thom, the exhibition features contemporary works of art created by some of the most talented First Nations artists living on the Northwest Coast.
all day
CPR Prints MSA Museum
CPR Prints MSA Museum
Time:
9:00 am
Prints from the CPR Magic Lantern Slides 1885 - 1930 On Display August 15 - October 16 Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sat-Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
at 9:00 am
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Time:
1:00 pm
Gwen Murphy and Joyce Trygg present "Two Friends, Two Styles," showcasing their differing painting techniques and methods in approaching their subject matter. Opening September 3rd, with an open house September 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm, and running until September 29th, this show brings two brilliant painters together to showcase their incredible talent.
at 1:00 pm
Womens Hockey Tryouts
Womens Hockey Tryouts
Time:
5:30 pm
Pee Wee, Bantam and Midegt at MSA Arena
at 5:30 pm
Celebrate Recovery 12 step
Celebrate Recovery 12 step
Time:
6:30 pm
Celebrate Recovery—Dinner & Meeting When: Thursdays 6:30 pm – 9:30pm Where: 3970 Gladwin Abbotsford BC
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Peter Pan Auditions
Peter Pan Auditions
Time:
6:30 pm
Open Auditions for J.M. Barrie Classic Peter Pan Start Sept 9 All interested individuals are asked to sign up ahead of time by calling 604-504-5940 or emailing info@gallery7theatre.com
at 6:30 pm
Fr Valley Watercolour Society
Fr Valley Watercolour Society
Time:
7:00 pm
The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society meets weekly on Thursday nights at Abbotsford Senior Secondary School in Room N102 at 7:00 p.m. For more information regarding upcoming art demos, meetings or membership, phone Carol Portree at 604 850 9694
at 7:00 pm
Mill Lake Walk
Mill Lake Walk
Time:
7:00 pm
The Abbotsford Walking/Activity Group was formed August 19 and has already been on several jaunts through the area. From the Discovery Trail to the groups Fort to Fort walk in Fort Langley they have been busy. This is the group’s first Mill Lake Walk. Park in the parking lot on the corner of Emmerson and Peardonville, across from the ice rink. Look for the meetup sign. Location: Mill Lake Park and Waterpark, Emerson Rd. Abbotsford
at 7:00 pm
BlogTalk Radio
BlogTalk Radio
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8:00 pm
Politics, Religions, Sex, Business, Soap Operas, Immigration, Canadian-American Issues, North American issues ... the topics are endless and the guests are always interesting. 8:00 p.m. (PST) every Thursday night.
at 8:00 pm
September 10, 2010
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
This exhibition examines visual art and artefact collections from Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. The show explores the passions and personal tastes that motivate collectors to follow a historical movement, a specific genre of art or the work of a particular artist.
all day
First Nations Art The Reach
First Nations Art The Reach
Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario and guest curated by Ian M. Thom, the exhibition features contemporary works of art created by some of the most talented First Nations artists living on the Northwest Coast.
all day
CPR Prints MSA Museum
CPR Prints MSA Museum
Time:
9:00 am
Prints from the CPR Magic Lantern Slides 1885 - 1930 On Display August 15 - October 16 Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sat-Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
at 9:00 am
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Time:
1:00 pm
Gwen Murphy and Joyce Trygg present "Two Friends, Two Styles," showcasing their differing painting techniques and methods in approaching their subject matter. Opening September 3rd, with an open house September 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm, and running until September 29th, this show brings two brilliant painters together to showcase their incredible talent.
at 1:00 pm
September 11, 2010
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
This exhibition examines visual art and artefact collections from Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. The show explores the passions and personal tastes that motivate collectors to follow a historical movement, a specific genre of art or the work of a particular artist.
all day
First Nations Art The Reach
First Nations Art The Reach
Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario and guest curated by Ian M. Thom, the exhibition features contemporary works of art created by some of the most talented First Nations artists living on the Northwest Coast.
all day
Life Cycles Cross Country Ride
Life Cycles Cross Country Ride
Time:
7:00 am
Saturday Morning Cross Country Ride When: Every Saturday morning @ 7:00am Where: Whatcom Rd. and Hwy 1 @ Tim Horton's Clip in and be prepared for a couple hours of riding!
at 7:00 am
Gravel Protest Rally
Gravel Protest Rally
Time:
7:30 am
Opponents of the Provincial Government's handling of the issue of gravel extraction in the Abbotsford, the Chilliwack River Valley and in areas across the Lower Mainland and the rest of BC are planned a rally in Peachland September 11 leaving Chilliwack at 7:30 a.m.
at 7:30 am
CPR Prints MSA Museum
CPR Prints MSA Museum
Time:
9:00 am
Prints from the CPR Magic Lantern Slides 1885 - 1930 On Display August 15 - October 16 Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sat-Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
at 9:00 am
Abby Farm Market
Abby Farm Market
Time:
9:00 am
Abbotsford Farm and Country Market 9 AM to 1 PM Montrose Avenue at George Ferguson Way Downtown Chilliwack
at 9:00 am
Womens Hockey Tryouts
Womens Hockey Tryouts
Time:
11:00 am
Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget
at 11:00 am
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Time:
1:00 pm
Gwen Murphy and Joyce Trygg present "Two Friends, Two Styles," showcasing their differing painting techniques and methods in approaching their subject matter. Opening September 3rd, with an open house September 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm, and running until September 29th, this show brings two brilliant painters together to showcase their incredible talent.
at 1:00 pm
Envision Coffee House Concert
Envision Coffee House Concert
Time:
7:00 pm
Chapleo’s Coffee Bistro, 114 - 2070 Sumas Way, 604-854-5555 Victoria Duffield: Contemporary and classic soft rock cover tunes and originals.
at 7:00 pm
September 12, 2010
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
This exhibition examines visual art and artefact collections from Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. The show explores the passions and personal tastes that motivate collectors to follow a historical movement, a specific genre of art or the work of a particular artist.
all day
First Nations Art The Reach
First Nations Art The Reach
Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario and guest curated by Ian M. Thom, the exhibition features contemporary works of art created by some of the most talented First Nations artists living on the Northwest Coast.
all day
Abbotsford Flea Market
Abbotsford Flea Market
Time:
6:00 am
Abbotsford Flea Market August 23, 2009 Come out and enjoy your day at the Abbotsford Flea Market. We've been located at Exhibition Park since 1985. You may reminisce with an old aquaintance or find something of interest while you are browsing. The Flea Market is an indoor, outdoor market with approximately 175-200 vendors. Open 6 AM-4 PM for a minimum of 47 Sundays per year. We feature fruits, plants, crafts, collectibles, antiques, novelties, and a huge selection of new and used items from A to Z. We have a concession for your convenience and ample parking. Hope to see you soon Address 32470 Haida Drive City Abbotsford, BC Phone 604-859-7540 (Lois).
at 6:00 am
CPR Prints MSA Museum
CPR Prints MSA Museum
Time:
9:00 am
Prints from the CPR Magic Lantern Slides 1885 - 1930 On Display August 15 - October 16 Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sat-Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
at 9:00 am
Abby Farm Market
Abby Farm Market
Time:
9:00 am
Abbotsford Farm and Country Market 9 AM to 1 PM Montrose Avenue at George Ferguson Way Downtown Chilliwack
at 9:00 am
Saving Jesus
Saving Jesus
Time:
11:45 am
Every Sunday at Legal Grounds Coffeehouse. Saving Jesus is a DVD-based small group exploration. Cost is $20 for the series or $2 for a drop-in.
at 11:45 am
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Time:
1:00 pm
Gwen Murphy and Joyce Trygg present "Two Friends, Two Styles," showcasing their differing painting techniques and methods in approaching their subject matter. Opening September 3rd, with an open house September 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm, and running until September 29th, this show brings two brilliant painters together to showcase their incredible talent.
at 1:00 pm
September 13, 2010
First Nations Art The Reach
First Nations Art The Reach
Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario and guest curated by Ian M. Thom, the exhibition features contemporary works of art created by some of the most talented First Nations artists living on the Northwest Coast.
all day
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
Abbotsford Collects The Reach
This exhibition examines visual art and artefact collections from Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. The show explores the passions and personal tastes that motivate collectors to follow a historical movement, a specific genre of art or the work of a particular artist.
all day
CPR Prints MSA Museum
CPR Prints MSA Museum
Time:
9:00 am
Prints from the CPR Magic Lantern Slides 1885 - 1930 On Display August 15 - October 16 Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sat-Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
at 9:00 am
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Two Friends Two Styles Kariton
Time:
1:00 pm
Gwen Murphy and Joyce Trygg present "Two Friends, Two Styles," showcasing their differing painting techniques and methods in approaching their subject matter. Opening September 3rd, with an open house September 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm, and running until September 29th, this show brings two brilliant painters together to showcase their incredible talent.
at 1:00 pm
School Board
School Board
Time:
7:30 pm
Regular School Board Meeting
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