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Gurr and Locarno

Come spend the Valentine's Day weekend in Harrison Hot Springs enjoying some wonderful music as the Harrison Festival Society presents a double bill featuring: roots/rock singer-songwriter Babe Gurr, and Locarno's groove-heavy mix of Mexican folk, Cuban Son and Latin soul on Feb. 11 at the Memorial Hall. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased by phone at 604-796-3664 and online at www.harrisonfestival.com.

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To include your event, contact by reporter Tyler Olsen by email at tolsen@chilliwacktimes.com, fax to 604-792-9300 or phone 604-792-9117.

Big Brothers Big Sisters start rolling out fundraiser

It's time for Chilliwack to get the ball rolling for kids who need mentors.

Hurray for science!

Chilliwack schools are a'buzz with science this week leading up to the Community Science Celebration at Evergreen Hall this Saturday.

What's on

To include your event, contact by email reporter Paul J. Henderson at phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com, fax to 604-792-9300 or phone 604-792-9117.

Starting your own book club

1. Check for a list of potential members at public libraries, bookstores or community centres.

4-H allows you to dig in

The 4-H program is largely thought of as a youth development program that is exclusively for those involved in agriculture. Recently, 4-H in B.C. expanded the offered projects so this is no longer the...

Read every day and change the world

We often speak of living in a peaceful world where people treat each other with respect and kindness, working towards positive change. We strive to understand ourselves and others, to communicate effectively...

Science World returns

After a year in Abbotsford, the free family science extravaganza sponsored by Science World returns to Chilliwack's Evergreen Hall this weekend.

Community events

To include your event, contact reporter Tyler Olsen by email at tolsen@chilliwacktimes.com, fax to 604-792-9300 or phone 604-792-9117.

Start reading

Starting Feb. 1, Chilliwack residents are encouraged to set aside 20 minutes per day for three weeks to read.

What's on

The Chilliwack School of Performing Arts presents A Year With Frog and Toad, a song-filled year in the life of two woodland friends. A Year With Frog and Toad runs until Jan. 22. There are 7: 30 p.m. ...

Something to cheer about

Teams from throughout the Lower Mainland and Washington State attended the 2012 Cheer Championships presented by Pacific Allstar Cheerleading and held at Heritage Park over the weekend.

Start reading

Starting Feb. 1, Chilliwack residents are encouraged to set aside 20 minutes per day for three weeks to read. Along with honing literacy skills, taking the challenge gives participants a chance to win...

Community events

Widows, both from recent and more distant losses, are invited to walk at their own pace and share memories every Thursday at 9: 30 a.m. at Peach Road and the Rotary Trail. Meet in the parking lot.

Sojourners play Cultural Centre

Next up in the Chilliwack Community Arts Council's 2011-2012 concert series is The Sojourners, Jan. 28 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets are $31.92 including taxes and facility fees. All tickets...

Cup holder

B.C. Lions safety J. R. LaRose stands with a Chilliwack Minor Football member as he holds the Grey Cup, which paid a visit to the Coast Hotel on Friday.

Community events

Chilliwack lawyer James (Jim) Toews and articling student Thomas Wallwork will provide a brief overview of the practical and legal impact of creating a will, followed by a description of the basic components...