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nightlife

• Cascades Casino, 20393 Fraser Hwy., 604-530-2211

• Gabby’s Cabaret, 20297 Fraser Hwy., 604-533-3111, www.gabbyscabaret.com

• Bob’s Steakhouse, 27083 Fraser Hwy., 604-857-7725, www.bobsbarandgrill.com.

• Fox and Fiddle, 19530 91Ô­´´ Bypass.

• Water Shed Cafe, 20349 88 Ave., 604-882-0651

• Porter’s Bistro, 21611 48th Ave., 604-530-5927

dancefloor

• Square dancing: Adult classes are at the Brookswood Seniors’ Centre, 19899 36th Ave. at 7 p.m. Beginners accepted until December. Info: 604-219-9389, jamonce@shaw.ca or www.surrey.squaredance.bc.ca.

• Square Wheelers Square Dance Club invites people to participate. Dancing is Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Port Kells Community Hall, 18918 88th Ave. Free to all new dancers. Register: 604-513-9901 or 604-594-6415, or www.squaredance.bc.ca.

• Scottish Country Dancing: The first lesson is free. Check out the lively dancing. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. The group meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Fort 91Ô­´´ Community Hall. Info: Rebecca, 604-530-0500 or lonotera@shaw.ca.

• Guys’n’Gals Square Dance Club: Try modern western square dance for free for the first three dances. The club meets September through June at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 273rd St., on Sundays 1-4 p.m. Info: Wendy, 778-878-4244.

• Surrey Fiddlers Old Time Dance – Dances are at the Clayton Hall, 18513 70th Ave., from 7:30-10 p.m. Admission is $3. Next dance is Jan. 2. Info: 604-576-1066 or 604538-3363.

musicnotes

• L’histoire du Tango: The 91Ô­´´ Community Music School Players (Joel Stobbe, cello, Marcel Bergmann, piano, and Paolo Bortolussi, flute) per music of Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos and a new Tango by Marcel Bergmann at the Concerts Cafe Classico show on Jan. 12 starting at 3 p.m. (concert at 4 p.m.). Tickets: $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 students. At the music school,4899 207 St.

• Open mic and performer showcase: Head to the 91Ô­´´ Arts Council building, 20550 Fraser Hwy. for an evening of entertainment on the second Tuesday of the month. Organizers invite singers, dancers, poets, storytellers, artists, anyone with a talent to share and anyone who wants to watch the show. Admission is free and there’s refreshments available by donation.

• Valley Bluegrass Music Society: Membership is open to anyone who enjoys bluegrass. The group meets Fridays 7-10:30 p.m. in the 91Ô­´´ United Church for weekly jams. Attendance is free for the first time, then $4 for members and $6 for guests. Info: www.valleybluegrass.net.

• Music performances: Every Saturday and Sunday from October to March, the public can check out young musicians who will perform in the centre court of Wickertree, on the 91Ô­´´ Bypass. Music will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tom Lee Music has donated use of a piano.

literaryhappenings

• YGHF Book Club: You’ve Gotta Have Friends hosts a book club that meets at Frostingc Cupcakery and Bake Shop on Fraser Highway. Info: 604-533-6546 or www.youvegottahavefriends.ca.

• 91Ô­´´ Writers’ Guild: The group meets on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the 91Ô­´´ City library. All genres. The group will consider one evening meeting per month if there is interest. Info: Doris, 604-534-3384.

onfilm

• Green Wednesday: The monthly environmental movie series is at 7 p.m. at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (pay parking in effect). The Jan. 15 film is Chasing Ice.

visualarts

• 91Ô­´´ Camera Club meets 7 p.m. at Fort 91Ô­´´ Community Hall, 9167 Glover Rd., on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wed. of each month. All levels of photographers and newcomers welcome. Info: 604-532-9212.

librarybookings

Programs are free and pre-registration is required unless noted otherwise.

• Aldergrove Library

26770 29th Ave. 604-856-6415

Pajama storytime – Children and their caregivers are invited to an evening program of stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas and can bring a soft toy. Sign up in advance. 6:30 p.m., Jan. 13.

Storytime – Children five years and younger and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Sign up in advance. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 22 to Feb. 19.

• Brookswood Library

20045 40th Ave. 604-534-7055

Storytime – Children five years and younger and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Sign up in advance. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 15 to Feb. 19.

• City of 91Ô­´´ Library

20399 Douglas Cres. 604-514-2855

Art Critiques the last Monday of each month. Are you developing your talent as an artist? Bring a piece of art to be discussed and interpreted by fellow participants, as well as by an experienced art facilitator. Pre-registration required. Call ahead to confirm. 7 p.m.

• Fort 91Ô­´´ Library

9167 Glover Rd. 604-888-0722

Babytime – Fun, social bonding for babies and caregivers. Enjoy bouncing, singing, and rhyming with stories. Pre-register. 9:30 a.m., Fridays, Jan. 10-24.

• Muriel Arnason Library

#130 20338 65th Ave. 604-532-3590

Babytime – Fun, social bonding for babies and caregivers. Enjoy bouncing, singing, and rhyming with stories. Pre-register. 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14 and 28.

• Murrayville Library

22071 48th Ave. 604-533-0339

Storytime – Children five years and younger and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Sign up in advance. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 15 to Feb. 12.

• Walnut Grove Library

8889 Walnut Grove Dr. 604-882-0410

Babytime – Fun, social bonding for babies and caregivers. Enjoy bouncing, singing, and rhyming with stories. Pre-register. 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 8-30.

Internet training – Free sessions can help people learn the basics of computer internet use. Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. until April 29.

callout

• Art in Found Spaces Exhibition is organized by the 91Ô­´´ Arts Council. Submissions accepted of artwork of all disciplines that can be placed throughout 91Ô­´´ in unusual and public venues. Info: 604-534-0781, or email: info@langleyartscouncil.com.

• Central Valley Community Pipe Band: Pipers and drummers with a minimum one year experience are invited to join the group that meets Thursday evenings at the Aldergrove Legion. Info: Pipe Major Steve Gallagher, 604-756-3799, steveg@cvcpb.org, or www.cvcpb.org.

• Fraser Valley Symphony – Positions available (violin, viola and percussion) but other interested musicians are invited to enquire. Rehearsals are Monday evening in Abbotsford. Info: info@fraservalleysymphony.org or 604-859-3877.

• 91Ô­´´ Concert Band: New members with a minimum of one year playing experience are always welcome. Rehearsals: Monday, 7-9 p.m. in the R.E. Mountain Secondary band room, 7755 202A St. All types of music played. People can sit in for free for a few weeks to see if they like it. Info: langleyconcertband@gmail.com. Drop by to check it out before joining. The spring session starts Jan. 6.

• Men’s a cappella group: New members welcome to the group that meets Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at 20525 72nd Ave. Info: Gord, 604-530-4795.

• Opus One Women’s Ensemble: No experience is necessary, only a love of singing. The group performs all kinds of music and accepts new members throughout the year. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. in the R.E. Mountain Secondary choir room, 7755 202A St. The spring session starts Jan. 8. Info: opusonewomenschoir@gmail.com.

ongoing

• 91Ô­´´ Amateur Radio Association (LARA): The group meets on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise advised) at 7 p.m. in the Brookswood Firehall, 20355 32nd Ave. Coffee and sweets. Info: Al, ajmunnik@shaw.ca or Don, dondee@shaw.ca.

historyrevisited

• Aldergrove Telephone Museum,

3190 271 St., 604-857-0555, www.telephonemuseum.ca

• B.C. Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum,

9131 King St., 604-888-2273, www.bcfma.com

• Canadian Museum of Flight,

5333 216th St. hangar 3, 604-888-3992, www.canadianflight.org

• 91Ô­´´ Centennial Museum,

9135 King St., 604-888-3922

• Fort 91Ô­´´ National Historic Site

23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777

• Surrey Museum

17710 56A Ave., 604-592-6956

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