Cloverdale Reporter Christmas edition 2013

Thursday, November 28, 2013 The Cloverdale Reporter 9

What’s Cooking? • page 11Memories of a Child • page 14

Events and Family Fun • page 17

Christmas in Cloverdale

10 The Cloverdale Reporter Thursday, November 28, 2013

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Surrey’s Santa

Sunday, December 8th, 2013 - 5pm – 6:30pmDowntown Cloverdale

Main Stage Opens 4pm

• • •Visit with Santa after the Parade


What’s cooking for Christmas?

Dear Santa...More than a million letters are expect-

ed to roll into Santa’s post offi ce this year.Th at’s a lot of Christmas wish lists to

sort through.Fortunately, the Jolly Old Elf – who

always knows who’s been naughty and nice – has some extra hands on deck to help him out.

In the lead up to Christmas, there will be 9,000 postal elves ready to receive

letters from children all over the world.

Th ey can answer in 30 diff erent lan-guages, includ-ing Braille.

Santa’s Chief Postal Elf off ers the following suggestions to children want-ing to write:

Be sure to include your return ad-

dress. Santa knows where you live, but his postal elves need a mailing address to deliver Santa’s letter to your home. Aft er all, not everyone has access to Rudolph.

Send your letter soon! Letters should be mailed no later than Dec. 17 to allow for enough time to reach the North Pole and back.

Remember to write Santa’s address (Santa Claus, North Pole, H0H 0H0) on the envelope. When you’re fi nished writing your letter to Santa, drop it in a mailbox anywhere in Canada, and the postal elves will make sure it gets to the

right place. No stamp required.

Th e Santa Letter-writing program is an employee-led volunteer initiative

of current and retired postal employees who donate more than 226,000 hours of time each holiday season.

– Cloverdale Reporter

Win a shopping spreeYou could win a $250 shopping spree

in Cloverdale.Simply visit any participating merchant

in the town centre to enter the annual Christmas contest. Th ere are four, $250 prizes up for grabs. One entry per visit, and the contest closes Dec. 14.

It’s presented by the Cloverdale Cham-ber of Commerce and Cloverdale BIA.


Wines and countryPlanning to entertain this holiday sea-

son? Stock up on wines and other tasty stocking fi llers this Sunday, Dec. 1 at Township 7 Vineyards and Winery in South Langley, hosing its annual Wine Country Christmas.

Celebrate the holiday spirit with a fun aft ernoon of wine tasting in the cosy new cellar tasting room. Th ere will be fi reside treats, special wine off erings plus plenty of new releases, and live Christmas music.

Th e event runs from noon to 4 pm. at the winery, 21152 16 Avenue, Langley. Proceeds to charity.


Blanket the CountryRetailer Urban Barn is holding its

second-annual Blanket the Country in Warmth Campaign. From Nov. 15 to Dec. 8, with every $5 donation, a brand-new Ur-ban Barn fl eece blanket will be donated to Gateway Shelter (visit http://keyssolutions.org). Local Urban Barn locations include South Surrey (#950, 15045 32 Ave.) and Langley (Unit F2, 20202 66 Ave.).


We enter the kitchens of Cloverdale to fi nd more about your holiday traditions

A gift from the heart

By Jennifer LangWhen we last caught up with Hillcrest El-

ementary student Jenna Prem (“Jenna’s Gift ,” Dec. 13, 2012), she was baking up a storm.

Jenna, now 12, and her mom Nicole Ama-to-Prem had laid siege to the family kitchen, where they were pumping out trays of Na-naimo bars, shortbread cookies, jam tarts and more, enough to fi ll 40 trays of mouth-watering, delectable Christmas treats.

For the third year in a row, the goodies were boxed up and sold to friends, family and supporters for $20 a pop. With the money raised, Jenna bought gift s for children at Ca-nuck Place Children’s Hospice.

Th e project began when Jenna was 8 and is now an annual tradition, growing to 30, then fi nally 40 orders last year.

Forty, vowed mom Nicole, was the abso-lute limit.

What a diff erence a year makes. Th ey’ve upped it to 50, and last Th ursday, Jenna was elbow-deep in tart fi lling, prepping 200 jam tarts, as Nicole read out the various ingredi-ent portions to Jenna, grease-stained recipe book in hand.

Th e tricky bit is doing the math – rapid-fi re calculations are involved when you’re doubling, tripling, or quadrupling recipes.

“We need 50 eggs for everything and 16 pounds of butter,” said Nicole as husband Rich shouldered stacks of fresh eggs into the fridge.

Carving out baking time in Jenna’s busy

soccer practice schedule is a growing chal-lenge, and the family planned a weekend baking blitz to get everything done.

Why push it? A new convection oven, a better blender (discounts were had for both) and a broader island in the kitchen have helped streamline production.

“We can probably cut the baking time in half,” Nicole predicted. “Th is,” she smiled, surveying the trays waiting to go into the oven, “is the fun part.”

Jenna contacts local grocery stores for do-nations of gift certifi cates to purchase bak-

ing ingredients, stretching the budget as faras it will go. Th anks to their generous sup-port (and from family members), Jenna will have nearly $1,000 to spend on presents.

Armed with a wish list, Jenna buys gift sfor children she’ll never meet. Th ey ask forcrayons, paints and other craft supplies, or movie DVDs to pass the time.

“We’re actually buying gift cards for theparents, so they can take a break and go outfor dinner,” Jenna said.

On second thought, let’s get it in writing.

JENNIFER LANG PHOTOJenna Prem takes a pause while baking up a big batch of jam tarts – 200 in all – for her bake sale.

‘Muff kies’ are a must What’s for coff ee break

today? Why, it’s ‘Muffk ies’ – courtesy

of Reporter reader Susan Hall, who sent in a recipe along with a sample:

Th is recipe came from Eng-land with my great Grandmother Fielding in the early 1900s. Th ey were originally called Grandma Cookies but my son in his wisdom at age 5 renamed them Muffk ies. Once you have tasted them you will know why. He is 40 now and insists that it is not Christmas until he has his Muffk ies.

MuffkiesPreheat oven 350* Wet ingredients ¼ cup vegetable oil1 ½ cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup plain yogurt Dry ingredients2½ cups unbleached fl our ¼ tsp salt

1 tsp nutmeg1 tsp baking soda¾ cup raisins¾ cup chocolate chips

Mix wet ingredients until they are light and fl uff y, in second

bowl mix dry ingredients then add them to the dry ingredients. Mix well with wooden spoon.

Spray cookie sheet or use parchment paper on the cookie sheet.

With a tablespoon drop mix-ture onto the cookie sheet leav-ing 2 inches between the cook-ies. Bake for 15 – 18 minutesuntil light brown and remove to cooling rack.

For the fi rst batch check them at 12 minutes because the oven setting may be diff erent frommy Grandmother’s, she used a woodstove.

You may use nuts or otherfruit at your discretion.

Susan Hall

JENNIFER LANG PHOTOOnce you have tasted these, you’ll know why they’re called ‘Muffkies’.

It’s just not Christmas without ‘em, says Susan Hall

See FAMILY RECIPE / Page 5

Noël in brief


CLOVERDALE RECREATION CENTRE

Parent Participation

Winter Wonderland With SantaA special gathering time with musical

performances, great food and of course

a very special guest. Bring your family,

friends and cameras for this fun-fi lled

event.

1 Session 1mos+4332241 Sa Dec 7 12noon-2:00pm

Clayton Hall

Christmas DecorationsMake the season more magical.

Parent and child will create Christmas

ornaments to add to the family’s fun.

1 Session $8.25 1.5-3yrs4336906 Su Dec 8 1:30pm-3:00pm

Clayton Hall

Preschool

Christmas CelebrationParent and preschooler participate

together in this program fi lled with

a variety of crafts, games, music and

Christmas fun!

1 Session $6.25 2-3yrs4335125 Sa Dec 14 9:30am-10:30am

Cloverdale Recreation Centre

Santa’s WorkshopJoin Santa’s Elves in their magical mini

workshop creating special gifts for family

and friends.

1 Session $12.50 3-5yrs4342178 W Dec 11 9:30am-12noon

4342179 W Dec 18 9:30am-12noon

Clayton Hall

1 Session $8.25 3-5yrs4340463 Sa Dec 14 11:00am-12:30pm


Children

Santa’s WorkshopJoin Santa’s Elves in their magical mini

workshop creating special gifts for family

and friends.

1 Session $8.25 6-9yrs4340464 Sa Dec 14 1:00pm-2:30pm


1 Session $10.50 6-12yrs4342181 Tu Dec 10 6:00pm-8:00pm

Clayton Hall

Holiday Cookie DecoratingBrighten up someone’s holiday with

some colourful cookie decorating tips.

Yummy sprinkles, icing and more!


Clayton Elementary School

4336802 W Dec 4 3:30pm-5:00pm


Christmas ChocolatesCreate molded and dipped chocolates to

eat or give away as gifts.


1 Session $11.75 0-12yrs4337178 Th Dec 12 3:15pm-4:45pm


Christmas CheerJoin us for a joyous afternoon of

Christmas crafts and games, then cuddle

up with a cup of cocoa as we wrap up

with Christmas stories old and new.

1 Session $8.25 6-12yrs4337171 Th Dec 5 3:00pm-4:30pm


Christmas Break CampAction packed days for kids. Full of fun,

thrills and friends including games, arts

and crafts, sports and much more.

3 Sessions $62.25 6-12yrs4341334 M-Tu, F Dec 23 9:00am-3:00pm

4 Sessions $85.75 6-12yrs4341336 M-Tu, Th-F Dec 30 9:00am-3:00pm


4 Sessions $85.75 6-12yrs4340491 M-Tu, Th-F Dec 30 9:00am-3:00pm

Clayton Hall

Horseback CampYour very own horse to develop basic

riding skills. Learn about horse safety

and behaviour, proper grooming and

handling techniques, horse care, feeding

and stable management.

1 Session $75 6-13yrs4333627 M Dec 23 9:00am-3:00pm

4333628 Tu Dec 24 9:00am-3:00pm

4333629 M Dec 30 9:00am-3:00pm

4333630 Tu Dec 31 9:00am-3:00pm

4333631 Th Jan 2 9:00am-3:00pm

4333632 F Jan 3 9:00am-3:00pm

A & T Equestrian Centre

Preteen DanceAll of our Pre-Teen Dances have Parks,

Recreation and Culture staff on site to

ensure a safe, supervised and fun time

for all kids. We also have excellent prizes,

great music and seasonal theme!

Don Christian Recreation Centre

$5 in advance, $7 the day of the dance4323521 F Dec 6 7:00pm-9:30pm

Youth

Gingerbread CreationsThis class is all about gingerbread!

Make imaginative creations to give as

gifts or just to eat and enjoy.


Clayton Hall

Christmas Cookie BakingDiscover the joy of Christmas through

cooking baking!

1 Session $13.25 13-18yrs4336596 M Dec 9 3:30pm-5:30pm

Clayton Hall

Adults

Christmas In The Country Bus TourCatch the Christmas spirit on a fun

fi lled day in the Langley Countryside

at Potters, Krause Berry Farms and The

Little White House.

1 Session Non Member $84 / Member $794337477 W Dec 4

Cloverdale Pick up 9:45am Drop off 4:30pm

Fleetwood Pick up 10:00am Drop off 4:15pm

South Pick up 9:15am Drop off 5:00pm

Vancouver Christmas Lights Tour With TrainA holiday tradition! Start at Canucks

Place Children’s Hospice, continue to

St. Paul’s Hospital Lights of Hope, Bright

Nights in Stanley Park including a ride

on the Christmas Train,Lost Lagoon

Fountain (Jubilee Fountain) Stanley Park,

Lights at Coal Harbour, The Elm Grove.

Big Finish with the 14th Annual Trinity

Streets Lights Competition. Includes

fresh Christmas Shortbread cookie and

Hot Cocoa at Tim Hortons.

1 Session Non Member $60 / Member $554355163 W Dec 18

Cloverdale Pick up 4:00pm Drop off 9:00pm

Fleetwood Pick up 3:45pm Drop off 8:45pm

South Pick up 4:30pm Drop off 9:30pm

European Christmas CelebrationJoin us for a festive afternoon as we

view Rick Steves’ European Christmas

holiday show on DVD while we enjoy

some holiday refreshments. Get an

intimate look at how seven diverse

cultures celebrate Christmas. From

England to Austria, Burgundy to Bavaria,

Norway to Rome and to the top of the

Swiss Alps. Pre-Registration is required.

1 Session Non-Member $2 / Member Free4355203 T Dec 10 1:00pm-2:15pm


Christmas Movie & PopcornJoin us for this favourite holiday classic

‘Miracle On 34th Street’ about a little girl

who discovers dreams do come true if

you really believe. Enjoy fresh popcorn

and coffee or cranberry juice.

Pre-registration is required.

1 Session Non-Member $2 / Member Free4352107 M Dec 16 12:30pm-2:00pm


Scrapbooking ChristmasWorkshopLearn to create beautiful hand-made

Christmas cards, gift tags and creative

gift ideas through scrapbooking tools

and supplies.

1 Session $26.25 18yrs+4337198 W Dec 4 6:30pm-8:30pm

Clayton Hall

Snowshoeing Level 1Looking for a leisurely day in the

mountains? Experience the wonders

of winter with our beginner level

snowshoe trips. Our entry level tour

includes a wilderness guide, instruction

and snowshoes! We also provide

transportation to and from the location.

No experience necessary.

1 Session $34.50 16yrs+4339785 Sa Dec 21 8:00am-4:00pm

South Surrey Recreation Centre

Family Snowshoe Day TripTake advantage of this winter season and

experience the wonders of snowshoeing

with your family. Our wilderness guide

will provide a 2 hour program including

instruction, tour, snowshoes and the tour

ends with hot chocolate! Come and join

us in our large bus as we travel to our

venue together.

No experience necessary.

1 Session $36.50 10yrs+4338435 Sa Dec 28 8:00am-3:30pm

South Surrey Recreation Centre

GIVE THE GIFT OF RECREATION!

Our 10 and 20 swipe passes are the

perfect holiday gift!

Adult Senior/Student Youth

10 swipes $51.59 $39.00 $25.50

20 swipes $91.00 $70.00 $45.00

Winter Winter Registration Registration

starts starts Monday Monday

Dec 2Dec 2

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Jenna and her mom rely on tried-and-true recipes from a recipe book by Nicole’s aunt, Kim Th om, called Eat, Drink & Be Merry! Food, Drink and Gift Recipes for Th anksgiving, Christmas & New Years Eve.

Th e jam tarts in the book are based on a family recipe.

Jam tartsFood processor pie dough1/4 cup raspberry or strawberry jam2 large eggs1/2 cup sugar1/4 tsp salt1 tsp cornstarch1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 Tbl lemon juice

1/2 tsp vanilla1 cup medium coconut

Preheat oven to 375. Roll out pie doughand cut into 3 1/2 or 4” diameter rounds;press into ungreased muffi n tins. Chill while preparing fi lling.

Place 1 tsp jam in each of the tart shells.Beat eggs with sugar, salt and cornstarch.Blend in butter, lemon juice and vanilla. Fold in coconut (will seem runny but coco-nut absorbs the liquid).

Fill tart shells 3/4 full. Bake on bottomrack for 10 minutes then reduce tempera-ture to 350 and bake until golden, about 10 minutes more.– From: Eat, Drink & Be Merry! Food, Drink and Gift

Recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’sGatherings.

Jam tarts are a family recipeTis the season to make memories

It’s that time of year again. Store shelves are full of all things Christmas. Let the stress games begin!

From about mid-November till the end of the year, a sort of madness fi lls the air in every street and mall. People bustle around trying to fi nd that perfect gift for their spouse, friend, mother, boss. It can be a heady time.

Preparations for Kwanzaa, Hanuk-kah and Christmas celebrations take up a lot of time and energy. Th ere are complicated meals to plan, parties to decorate for, cards to send out. In the midst of this there are also various invites to get-togethers from friends, family members, and don’t forget those work parties!

Th is can be a very stressful time of year indeed. So what can you do to keep your cool through this busy holiday season? Be picky. You know what events and groups you really enjoy the most. Choose to only spend time doing the things you actually love.

With so much going on, we tend to forget how to say “No” to things. It’s hard not to feel guilty. I get that. For years I went to every single party and event I was asked to go to. I would spread myself thin and it led to a lot of stress. I didn’t end up enjoying any of it.

So now I choose the things I love the most about this time of year. I decorate sugar cookies with my mom. I go and see the Nutcracker Ballet. I attend one or two parties – tops. Th en I have Christmas dinner with my family, and spend Boxing Day with my Grandmother.

Your time is just that; your time. You are the

only one who gets to decide how you spend it. Sure there are family obligations, dinner with the in-laws perhaps, but the rest of the time you can choose what you want to do.

Maybe you will want to create some new traditions for yourself and your family. Four years ago when I made Clover-dale my home, I started going to the annual Santa Parade. I go every year now. I grab a hot chocolate, bring some canned food to donate and then I watch the parade with all the trucks and fl oats lit up with Christmas lights. It is one of my favourite things to do. Th is year it is on Sunday, Dec. 8 start-ing at 5 p.m. Perhaps I’ll see you there.

Regardless of how you spend this season, take the time to enjoy it. You

are creating memories, so make them ones you will want to remember. Cherish time with fam-ily and friends. Speaking of which, if you know anyone who is alone, invite them to your special dinner or event. Th is time of year can be really diffi cult for those whose family is far away.

In this season of festivities and frivolity, make sure you create the memories you will love reminiscing about in later years. Th is season is one of love, peace, joy and above all, family. Th e family you were born into, and the one that you have chosen in your friends.

May your holiday season be fi lled with all the things you love the most.– Dawn Carson is an author and public speaker who

lives in Cloverdale. She loves to help others fi nd ways to live happier, more positive lives. Visit her

website at DawnCarson.com.

From page 3

Dawn Carson


Memories of a childBy Johanne Fraser

I can remember waking up and looking out the window; frus-trated that I had fallen asleep.

I was determined to stay awake all night to see Santa and his reindeers.

Every Christmas Eve I stood looking out the window watch-ing the night sky until exhaustion overtook me from head to toe.

I would crawl under the covers and make sure I was facing the window and with all my might try to keep my eyes open so I could catch a glimpse of Santa.

Th is par-ticular night I woke up and I was extremely disappointed because in the back of my mind I feared Santa wouldn’t come.

Th e past year had been diffi cult for my family, my parents had gone their separate ways and I had overheard my mother telling my older sister that she wasn’t sure if Santa would make it this year.

Th e room was still very dark and I was unsure of the time but it still felt like it was in the middle of the night. I rolled over and

looked out my doorway and saw this warm glow that illuminated my room.

“Maybe I wasn’t too late,” I thought, “maybe Santa is here now.”

Slowly, I swung my legs over the side of my bed and quietly while holding my breath walked from my room down the stairs into the living room. I stood amazed by what I saw; the tree was all lit up with beautiful blue lights, which made the room look enchanting and magical. I was looking at the angel at the top of the tree, work-ing my way down when I realized Santa had already been to my house.

I had asked for Barbie and her camper and at the bottom of the tree all set up, and ready for me to play, was Barbie sitting in her camper.

I could barely contain myself from yelling out with excitement; instead I put my hand over my mouth to stifl e any sound because I wanted time alone under the Christmas tree that illuminated such a warm glow.

I walked over to the tree and sat on the fl oor to play, for what seemed like hours, before I heard any stirrings in the house.

Santa came through aft er all – my mother was wrong, Santa heard my wishes and made my

Christmas magical.Santa continues to give my

children that magical tradition. He leaves his gift s all set up under a beautiful illuminated Christmas tree.

As we all sit around the tree unwrapping family presents, we stuff ourselves with sweet breads and scones.

Below is a family favourite scone recipe that is made every year for Christmas morning:

Raspberry SconesScones2 cups fl our1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons chilled butter (cut into pieces)1 large egg (lightly beaten)1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup cream, plus

Berries1 cup raspberriesEgg wash for tops1 large egg (slightly beaten)1 tablespoon cream

DIRECTIONS:1. In a large bowl whisk together

the fl our, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. With a pastry blended cut the butter in to look like coarse

crumbs.3. Gently fold the berries into the

fl our mixture.4. In a small bowl combine the

cream, beaten egg, and vanilla; mix well.

5. Add this to the fl our mixture and stir till just combined; do not overmix.

6. Knead dough gently on a

lightly fl oured board being carefulof the berries.

7. Roll or pat into a circle thatis about 7” round and about 1 1/2”thick.

8. Cut the circle in half and each half into four pie-shaped wedges.

9. Place on a baking sheet; brush the tops with egg wash.

10. Bake in a 400-425 degree oven on the middle rack for about20 minutes until nicely browned.

Recipe from www.food.com.

– Johanne Fraser is a resident ofCloverdale. Her story, “Final Connec-

tion,” appears in Miraculous MessagesFrom Heaven, a new installment of thebestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul

book series.

Th e year her parents separated, Santa’s visit was in doubt

Johanne Fraser

JENNIFER LANG PHOTO

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Here comes SantaBy Jennifer LangIt’s without a doubt the

brightest, cheeriest way to get caught up in the spirit of the season.

Cloverdale is the place to be Sunday, Dec. 8 for the dazzling and delightful Sur-rey’s Santa Parade of Lights traditional, small-town parade with fl oats, antique vehicles, community groups and even horses, culminat-ing in a lighted procession of big rigs and trucks from Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley – not to men-tion the arrival of St. Nick himself.

With an estimated 13,000 taking in the lighted parade last year, you’ll want to get there early to stake out a spot.

Organizers expanded the route last year. Th e marshal-ling area is the Cloverdale Fairgrounds at 60 Avenue, and the parade runs east to 177B Street, south to 58 Avenue, and then west to 176 Street, where it heads south to 56A Avenue past Hawthorne Square, hosting entertainment, food and Christmas displays.

Hawthorne Square – in the 5700-block of 176 Street, the same block as the Clova

Cinema – is also a collection depot for donations to the Surrey Food Bank and the Surrey Christmas Bureau. Th e Cloverdale Learning Centre next door hosts an

open house with kids’ craft s and face painting.

Th e mainstage opens at 4 p.m., and the parade begins at 5 p.m. Kids, visit with Santa aft er the parade and the traditional tree lighting ceremony.

It’s presented by the Clo-verdale District Chamber of Commerce and the Clover-dale BIA along with a raft of local sponsors.

Th e Cloverdale Lions and the Rotary Club of Clover-dale will be selling popcorn, chili, hot chocolate, cookies and Christmas ornaments.– For more information, visit www.

cloverdalebia.com.

FILE PHOTOEven four-footed fans are excited to welcome the man of the hour at Surrey’s Santa Parade of Lights in Cloverdale.

Cloverdale set to welcome St. Nick at Parade of Lights

SURREY’S SANTA PARADE OF LIGHTSWHEN: Sunday, Dec. 8, 4-6:30 p.m., parade starts 5 p.m.WHERE: Cloverdale Town Centre.

Please bring a donation for the Surrey Food Bank and Surrey Christmas Bureau.

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CRAFT SALESCHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRPresented at White Rock Museum and Archives Nov. 22 to Dec. 22. Find wonderful Christmas gifts for every member of the family! We’re located at 14970 Marine Drive, White Rock. 604-541-2221.

GREAT CANADIAN CRAFT CHRISTMAS EDITIONNov. 29-Dec. 1 at Cloverdale Agriplex. More than 200 artisans, with jewelry to chocolate. Nov. 29, 3-8 p.m., Nov. 30 11 a.m. 5 p.m., & Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SEMIAHMOO POTTERS CHRISTMAS SALERuns Saturday Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ocean Park

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CHRISTMAS IN CLOVERDALEDec. 6 (5-9 p.m.) and Dec. 7 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). A holiday themed craft fair with 100 vendors, featuring Santa, kids craft table, and a magician providing magical entertainment for the kids. At Shannon Hall and the Alice McKay Building at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. 6050A 176 Street. Free admission. Bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Surrey Food Bank.

A ROCHA BROOKSDALE’S CHRISTMAS MARKETFeaturing sustainable, local vendors. Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre, 19353 16 Avenue. $5 lunch, hayrides, and open house from 1-4 p.m. www.arocha.ca.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTSIT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKEPresented by Susie Francis and The Versatiles, Sunday, Dec. 1 at Cloverdale Legion Branch 6. Join the best seniors variety show in Canada for songs,

JENNIFER LANG PHOTO

Members of Clover-dale’s Versatiles pause

during rehearsal for their upcoming show, It’s Beginning to Look

Like, Dec. 1 at the Cloverdale Legion. The show features songs,

laughter and music of a bygone era.

Ode to joy

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laughter and music of a bygone era. Doors open at noon and the show is at 3 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 at the bar. The Cloverdale Legion is located at 17567 57 Avenue, Surrey.

SOUNDS OF THE SEASONThe Surrey Youth Orchestra and Surrey Symphony Society presents an evening of music from the theatre, Sunday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m., Chandos Pattison Auditorium, 10238 168 Street. Tchaikovsky’s

Nutcracker Suite, Haydn’s Symphony No. 99, Strauss’ Blue Danube Waltz, highlights from Bernstein’s West Side Story and more. Tickets are $15 adult, $!0 youth/senior. Reserve email [email protected], www.surreysymphony.com.

CAROLS IN THE COUNTRYHazelmere United Church invites you to share the Christmas Spirit. Come sing with us at Carols in the Country, Sunday, Dec. 8. Matinee 2 p.m., evening 7

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PHOTO SUPPLIEDThe High Bar gang is a roots supergroup that plays gospel music for modern times.

By Jennifer LangGot a roots music lover on your holiday

shopping list? Consider Lost & Undone: A Gospel Bluegrass Companion, a brand-new release by Th e High Bar Gang on True North Records.

Surrey audiences got ac-quainted with the bluegrass-infused, Gospel stylings of Th e High Bar Gang at this year’s Canada Day performances in Cloverdale on July 1.

Don’t know much about blue-grass? Th is album is the perfect place to start.

With songs like “I Saw the Light,” “Angel Band,” and “Hand in Hand with Jesus,” it’s a given many listeners will have heard these songs before.

But the arrangements sound fresh and lively, remaining faithful to the spirit and intent of the originals without sounding too reverential or plodding.

But don’t take my word for it. Country Music People magazine in the UK gave the

album a fi ve-star review. Not bad for a col-laboration among friends and fellow musi-cal travellers that began in an utterly ad hoc fashion.

“Th is was meant to be a fun project amongfriends,” read a recent post on the band’sfacebook page.

“Who knew that the fun would continue long past the fi rst sum-mer gathering over bluegrass,wine, food and laughs!”

Th e band describes itself asClassic bluegrass for modern times.

With such notable performersand solo artists as Barney Ben-tall, Shari Ulrich, Angela Harris, Wendy Bird and others, it’s diffi -cult to disagree with an early tag as a roots supergroup.

Bentall’s fellow Legendary Heart Colin Nairne brought the gang to-gether a few years ago.

Th e Juno-winning collective also includesEric Reed, and Bob Becker, and takes its

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The best place to warm up your Christmas Spirit will be at the 8th Annual Surrey’s Santa Parade of Lights that now starts in the historic downtown of Cloverdale. This colourful parade features special guests from “Central City’s Santa’s Big Rigs for Kids” which is made up of lighted big rigs and trucks from The Island Equipment Owner’s As-sociation and many local Fraser Valley trucks. Surrey’s Santa Parade also includes fl oats, boats, horses, marching units, antique cars/trucks, buses and of course at the end of the parade will be Santa. This year, the parade starts a half hour earlier from 5pm from the Cloverdale Fairgrounds parking lot and will make its way to the historic 176 Street via 60th Ave. to 177B Street, then south on 177B Street and right on 58 Avenue. The parade heads west to 176th Street and then turns left and heads south to highway #10. The Cloverdale portion of the parade is organized by the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce and the Cloverdale Business Improvement Association.

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Th e music bubbles along like a North Shore creekname from the High Bar region of the Cari-boo, near the Fraser River, where Bentall spends part of the year.

Th e album was record-ed, live, in mono in Ben-tall’s living room. Th ey used four microphones, without overdubs.

With sweeping harmo-nies, plucky mandolin, fi ddles and banjo accom-panying gorgeous melo-dies, the album bubbles along like a North Shore mountain creek. Th e songs – some of the best-loved gospel standards around – make it a fi tting soundtrack for this time of year.

Nairne may have gathered these folks to-gether based on friendship, but the the re-sult couldn’t have been more perfect if it had

been done in a more cal-culated fashion. Th ey re-ally make beautiful mu-sic together.

Th eir press material notes Th e High Bar Gang went from performing their earliest gigs at the tiny North Vancouver Eagles Club to opening for Blue Rodeo – another band that’s recently re-leased its own gorgeous new album, In Our Na-

ture, recorded in a farm house. Th at album is also worth a spot under the

tree this year.

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BOUGHS, BOWS AND BELLSThe Langley Community Chorus invites everyone to their 2013 Christmas Concert, Boughs, Bows and Bells. Sunday Dec 1 at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 264 Street, Aldergrove. Afternoon Matinee 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Sharon United Church, 21562 Old Yale Road, Langley. Tickets: Adult $15 Students $10 Under 6 Free. Available at the door 30 minutes before Concert or from Chorus Members For more visit www.langleychorus.org

FOR THE FAMILYSURREY’S SANTA PARADE OF LIGHTSThe 8th annual parade is Sunday, Dec. 8 from 5-6:30 p.m., in downtown Cloverdale. Main stage opens at 4 p.m. Visit with Santa after the parade. Presented by the Cloverdale BIA and the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce. Please bring a non-perishable food item or unwrapped new toy for donation to the Surrey Food Bank and Surrey Christmas Bureau. Visit www.cloverdale.bc.ca or cloverdalebia.com for more information, or call 604-574-9802 or 604-576-3155.

WINTER ICE PALACEThe Cloverdale Arena, 6090 176 Street, will be transformed into a Winter Ice Palace over winter break. Grab your skates (or rent) and come join in the fun. Open Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Call 604-502-6410.

SURREY MUSEUM17710 56A Avenue, SurreyInfo: 604-592-6956 www.surrey.ca/heritage

WIND WORK, WIND PLAY: WEATHERVANES & WHIRLIGIGSThis lighthearted exhibit takes a look at over a century of wind powered folk art. Whimsical weathervanes and whirligigs from across Canada are displayed, showing a range of functional weather indicators turned into decorative and in-demand folk art collectibles. From the Canadian Museum of Civilization. On display to Dec. 21.

STOCKING STUFFERS Parents do their Christmas shopping while kids learn what went into pioneer Christmas stockings. Kids make their own stocking, then fi ll it throughout the day with crafts and goodies. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1 session $35 (6-9yrs).

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By Jennifer LangFor the third year in a row,

award winning artists Au-drey Bakewell and Wendy Mould are teaming up with a local garden centre for Paints n’ Bloom, an art show with free demonstrations and a mission to create awareness.

Paints n’ Blooms is hosted Dec. 6 and 7 at West Coast Gardens in South Surrey, in support of the Alzheimer So-ciety of B.C.

In putting on this event, the organizers are for help supporting the Alzheimer Society of B.C. by purchas-ing cards, memo pads, prints, and original paintings.

Add Excitement to Your Journal is a free art demo tak-ing place Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m. Learn new tips and tech-niques on how to add a new dimension to the journaling process – an important part of any creative journey for a visual artist or writer.

On Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a volunteer from the Al-zheimer Society of B.C. on hand with information on the society’s support groups and education series.

Th ere will also be an Al-zheimer’s information table on community resources and programs both days.

Th e two artists have both experienced fi rst hand how

hard it is on the person with Alzheimer’s – and their fam-ily.

Mould’s brother-in-law suff ered from the disease, as did Bakewell’s mother, who developed Alzheimer’s at a young age, resulting in Bakewell acting as a caregiver

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By Jennifer LangA visit with Santa is a

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Back in the 1960s, kids lined up at Duckworth’s store to have their picture taken with a department store Santa.

Back in its heyday, Duck-worth’s – located where the Cloverdale Learning Centre at 5741 176 Street is today – which also off ered custom-ers a gift -wrapping service.

Later on, the show moved over to Cloverdale Shoppers Plaza, also remembered as the Safeway mall by anyone who grew up here in the 1970s and 1980s.

Today, the tradition of vis-iting with Santa in Clover-dale happily continues at the Clover Square Village.

From Dec. 8 to 22, come by to visit Santa Claus at his cute little white house with the red trim.

Th e Jolly Old Elf ’ll be lis-tening to children’s wish lists from noon to 4 p.m. daily.

Parents, bring your own camera and take your child’s picture. Prints (optional) are available right away.

Donations for the Surrey Food Bank are gratefully ac-cepted.

A note to shoppers: Santa’s Hut is close to the pickup

spot for the free Saturday shuttle.

If you’re feeling nostal-gic, check out the Surrey Archives 2011 slideshow of Christmas images from our city’s past. It’s posted to its YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/user/Sur-reyArchives. View the pre-sentation here: http://youtu.be/dscuyorvca0.

SURREY ARCHIVE IMAGE SC.040A visit with Santa Claus at the old Cloverdale Shoppers Mall, C. 1980.

PICTURES WITH SANTA CLAUSWHEN: noon to 4 p.m., daily, Dec. 8-22.WHERE: Santa’s hut at Clover Square Village Mall.

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She’d been traveling a lot, accumulating a mini mountain of left over hotel shampoos and soaps as souvenirs.

She realized they’d be ideal ingredients for gift hampers, so she hatched a plan to dis-tribute the gift s to Surrey’s homeless people on Christmas day in the Whalley area.

“My fi rst year, I had about 50 hampers and three volunteers,” she told the Clover-dale Reporter recently.

Last year, it grew to 200 hampers and 20 volunteers.

Th is year, reality TV personality Ronnie

Negus of the Housewives of Vancouver is helping with donations.

Th e volunteer army will head out on Dec. 25, and the call is going out to anyone who would like to join them. Th ey’re planning to meet at Gateway SkyTrain station at 11 a.m. Christmas Day before setting out to distrib-ute hampers. Anyone who would like to join them is more than welcome, she says.

Looking back at how quickly her idea has grown, she can’t quite believe it.

“My vision is a reality,” she says.To volunteer, or donate, reach her by

email at [email protected].“We would love toiletries from soap to

shampoo or toothpaste and toothbrushes,” she says.

Let it shine

SURREY ARCHIVES

WH.1475The boys in the

choir sing Christ-mas hymns in this

Surrey Archives photo, C. 1960.

Want to help play Santa?Volunteers invited to distribute gifts to the homeless

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International ChristmasKangaroos instead of reindeer? A cacti instead of a Christmas tree? Finish last minute Christmas errands while kids have fun exploring Christmas traditions and customs from around the world.Pre-register.1 session $35 (6-9yrs) Saturday, December 21 | 10:00am-3:00pm

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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMASKangaroos instead of reindeer? A cacti instead of a Christmas tree? Parents do their Christmas shopping while kids have fun exploring Christmas traditions and customs from around the world. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1 session $35 (6-9yrs)

DISCOVERY SATURDAY: PIONEER CHRISTMASFamilies explore Christmas customs from pioneer times. Watch holiday fi lms, explore vintage Christmas cards, make festive take-home crafts and enjoy punch and treats. Saturday, Dec. 21, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. All ages, admission by donation.

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HERITAGE CHRISTMAS AT THE FARMGet in the holiday spirit with a visit to the Farm. Sample fresh baking, make a decoration and tour the Victorian farmhouse all decked out for a pioneer Christmas. Saturday, Dec. 7, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., suitable for all ages. Admission by donation.

LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOPCelebrate the season of light by making a lantern with your family. Turn simple materials into beautiful lights to help your winter nights glow. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. 1 session $5 (for ages 5 and up), Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2-3:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSEDrop in for a warm holiday visit. Enjoy the 1894 farmhouse decorated for an old-fashioned pioneer Christmas while listening to live music, sampling tasty treats, and getting creative with festive family crafts. Saturday, Dec. 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., all ages, admission by donation.

EVENING CAROL SINGJoin us for the highlight of our Christmas season.

Enjoy an evening of traditional carols in the Stewart Hall and festive treats in the farmhouse. Space is limited, must pre-register at 604-592-6956. 1 session $5 (all ages), Saturday, Dec. 14, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

VISUAL ARTSPAINTS N’ BLOOMSPaints n’ Blooms is hosted Friday and Saturday Dec. 6 and 7 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at West Coast Garden Centre, 1420 172 Street, South Surrey, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Featuring works and a free demo by award-winning artists Wendy Mould and Audrey Bakewell. Add Excitement to Your Journal, a free demo, Friday, Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m. Alzheimer Society of B.C. volunteer in attendance, Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CHRISTMAS CARD ART & VERSE COMPETITIONThe Arts Council of Surrey presents Christmas Card Art and Verse Competition, a juried exhibition at the Newton Cultural Centre, 13530 72 Street. Opening reception, Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1-3 p.m. Awards presented at 2 p.m. From Dec. 2 to 15.

PERFORMING ARTSTHE FROG PRINCESSAn original pantomime by Mike Balser, Norma Rushton an Cathy Wilmot. Presented by the Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Society Nov. 27 to Dec. 8 at the Surrey Arts Centre theatre. Wednesdays to Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturady and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Adults $26, children, students and seniors $20. Call 604-501-5566.

RUMPLESTILTSKINThe White Rock Players Club and pantho-author Dave Baron make no apologies at all to Ian Fleming for Rumplestiltskin, the latest edition in the almost 60-year tradition of the White Rock Pantomime. It runs Nov. 29-Dec. 28 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Road. Shows run Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m., with 2:30 p.m. matinees Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22. Tickets are available through the box offi ce 604-536-7535 or www.whiterockplayers.ca.

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Lighting it up for SourcesBy Jennifer LangTh e holiday season has offi cially kicked

off with Season of Trees displays at Fraser Downs and at the Sheraton Guildford.

For the second year in a row, the an-nual event features trees sponsored by local businesses at both locations for a two-week period as part of a special initiative for Sources.

At Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino, the trees went on display Nov. 19, and will continue to light up the spacious foyer to Dec. 5. Guildford will have the display up

until Nov. 25, when those trees will make the move to Fraser Downs.

Th e event culminates with a wine-and-cheese auction at each site, where the trees will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Proceeds will benefi t programs and services at Sources, which runs the Clo-verdale Employment Services Centre and the White Rock Employment Services Centre.

Guilford’s wine and cheese event will take place Nov. 26, followed by the event at Fraser Downs on Dec. 5.

JENNIFER LANG PHOTODecorated trees light up the season for Sources. A tree sponsored by the Cloverdale Learning is part of the Season of Trees display at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino.


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