Events 2012
JANUARY
January 8 The Jim Cuddy Band
Location: Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue Time: 7:30pm Tickets available at TicketmasterJanuary 13 Health Fair Details: Meet the experts, educate yourself, and be healthy. This is your opportunity to meet professionals providing health related services – all in one place. Learn about the services available, participate in an activity and attend a presentation or two by a variety of organizations. Highlights: Flu Clinic brought to you by Mission Public Health FREE Body Fat analysis, BMI and flexibilty testing FREE swimming and access to the fitness room (11am-3pm) FREE skating (1-2:30pm) with Mission Skating Club Activities, health snacks and more Location: Mission Leisure Centre For more information call 604-820-3700 www.mission.ca
January 10 to February 4 Peggy Staber Juried Art Exhibit Location: Mission Arts Centre, 33529 1st Avenue Contact: 604-826-0029
January 19 Crime Free Multi Housing Program Workshop Location: Mission Leisure Centre, 7650 Grand Street Time: 8:30-4:30 Cost: $75.00 pre-registration is required. Further information and a copy of the registration form can be found at the following web site: http://www.bccpa.org Workshop Details: • Are you an apartment owner or manager? • Are you concerned about nuisance or criminal activity in your rental community? • Are you interested in establishing a more stable and satisfied long term resident base? • Would you like to provide a safe and secure environment for your residents? If you answered “YES” to these questions, the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is for you!
January 21 4th Annual Robbie Burns Supper and Dance Sponsored by Cedarbrooke Chateau Doors open at 6:30 Pipe on the Haggis 7:30, Address to the Haggis, supper, 50/50 draw Live and silent auction Music by Piper Down Band Wear your tartan, come and enjoy a different evening. All proceeds to Cops for Cancer, helping kids with cancer, Pediatric Research and Camp Good Time Tickets: $40.00 Cash Bar Tickets available at the Canadian Cancer Society Office, 33079 1st Avenue
January 30 Don Quixote Location: Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue Time: 8pm Details: Based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes Adapyed by Peter Anderson and Colin Heath Director Wayne Specht ‘An Epic Comedy of Love and Delusion’
January 30 Reel on the River Presents Le Havre Location: SilverCity Mission Time: 7pm
Tickets: $10 at the door
FEBRUARY
February 4 Winter Market Location: All Saints Anglican Church Time: 9am-2pmFebruary 13 Reel on the River Presents Senna Location: SilverCity Mission Time: 7pm Tickets: $10 at the doorFebruary 18 A Helping of Spaghetti Location: All Saints Anglican Church Time: Doors open at 5:30 Dinner served at 6pm Tickets: $25 Call Cory at 604-832-3130 Details: A fundraiser for Rotary and the Mission International Cultural Association. Spaghetti Dinner, Caesar Salad, Garlic Toast Live Auction and Dessert Auction. Presentation by MICA
Feb 20 -26 10th Annual Heritage Week Energy in BC
February 27 Reel on the River Presents Monsieur Lazhar Location: SilverCity Mission Time: 7pm Tickets: $10 at the door
MARCH
March 12 Circle Mirror TransformationLocation: Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue
Time: 8:00pm
To purchase tickets contact: vancouvertix.com
March 12 Reel on the River Presents The Hedgehog Location: SilverCity Mission Time: 7pm Tickets: $10 at the door
March 19 -23 Camp Mac Spring Break Location: Mission Arts Centre, 33529 1st Avenue Contact: 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca
March 26 Reel on the River Presents The Iron Lady Location: SilverCity Mission Time: 7pm Tickets: $10 at the door
APRIL
April 7 Seedy Saturday at the Farmers Market
Location: All Saints Anglican Church
Time: 9am – 2pmApril 8 Elks Easter Egg Hunt,Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street
Contact: 604-826-0277
April 8 and 9 Easter Egg Hunt Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pm
April 10-28 ArteScapes Details: Children’s art show –theme Recycling Location: Mission Arts Centre, 33529 1st Avenue Contact: 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca
April 28 Mad Hatter Tea Location: Mission Arts Centre, 33529 1st Avenue Contact: 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca
MAY
May 1-7 Youth Week
Location: Mission Leisure Centre, 7494 Grand Street
www.bcyouthweek.com
Contact: 604-820-5362
May 5 Annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival
Time: all day Location: Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave.,
Contact: 604-814-2384
May 5 Mission City Farmers Market
Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue)
Time: 9am – 2pm
Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow.
Email: mission.market@gmail.com
May 11-19 INNER FIRE Juried art exhibit at the MAC Gallery Location: Mission Arts Centre, 33529 1st Avenue Contact: 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca
May 12 Mission City Farmers Market
Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue)
Time: 9am – 2pm
Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
May 13 Mother’s Day at Kilby Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pm
May 16 Rick Hansen Relay
May 19 Mission City Farmers MarketLocation: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue)
Time: 9am – 1pm
Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow.
Email: mission.market@gmail.com
May 21 Teddy Bear Picnic at Kilby Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pm
May 22 to June 9 YOUNG VOICES Details: Youth art exhibit at the Gallery Location: Mission Arts Centre, 33529 1st Avenue Contact: 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca
May 25 to 27 Lordco BC Nationals Location: Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd
May 26 Mission City Farmers Market
Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue)
Time: 9am – 1pm
Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow.
Email: mission.market@gmail.com
May 27 Classic Gran Fondo Details: 120km Cycling Race
JUNE
June 1 – August 26 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
DATES – Wednesday’s & Friday’s
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
DATES – Wednesday’s & Friday’s
June 2 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park ( beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
June 6 Envision Twilight Concert Series Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street, Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Contact: 604-826-0277
June 8 Envision Twilight Concert Series Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street, Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Contact: 604-826-0277
June 9 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park ( beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com June 9 Antique Appraisal and Identification Clinic with Al Bowen Location: Mission Museum, 33201 2nd Avenue Details: Appraisals/identifications are $5 per item or $10 for up to 3 items Pre registration is required. Please phone 604-826-1011 or email muse@mission.museum.bc.ca
June 10 Children’s Festival at Heritage Park One of the highlights of the Mission Arts Council and a great kick off to summer. Come enjoy a fun filled day for children and the young at heart. Music, dance, juggling, games, numerous art workstations, pony rides, bouncy balloon and more. Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street Contact: 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca
June 13 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Contact: 604-826-0277June 15 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
June 16 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
June 16 – 14th Annual Mission & District Soapbox Derby Location – Stave Lake St & 11th Avenue Time: 9:00am start Click here for more information.
June 17 Old Car Sunday in the Park Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street Contact: 604-467-4298
June 17 Black Powder Father’s Day at Kilby Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pm
June 20 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
June 22 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
June 21 – National Aboriginal Day Location: Mission Indian Friendship Centre & other locations Time: all day Contact: 604-826-1281
June 23 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
June 27 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
June 29 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
June 30 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
June 30-July 1 15th Annual Bear Mountain Bike Race
Location: Bear Mountain (Mission Tree Farm)
Contact: Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association & Cycling BC
JULY
July 1 Canada Day CelebrationsLocation: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Contact: 604-826-0277
July 4 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
July 6 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
July 7 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
July 7 – 8 Pro Mods Location: Mission Raceway, 32670 Dyke Rd
July 11 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
July 13 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
July 14 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
July 14 Car Show at Kilby Location: Kilby Historic Site, 714 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pm
July 18 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
July 20 -22 25th Annual Mission Folk Music Festival
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Contact: 604-826-5937
www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca
July 21-28 The YAF at the MAC Details: Youth Art Festival Location: Mission Arts Centre, 33529 1st Avenue Contact: 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca
July 21 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
July 21-22 Lucas Oil Canadian National Open Location: Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd July 25 Envision Twilight Concert SeriesLocation: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
July 27 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
July 28 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
July 28-29 Langley Loafers Old Time Drags Location: Mission Raceway Park
AUGUST
August 1 Envision Twilight Concert SeriesLocation: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
August 3 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
August 4 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
August 6 Pirate Day at Kilby Location: Kilby Historic Site, 714 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pm
August 8 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
August 10 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
August 11 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
August 15 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
August 17 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
August 18 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
August 18-19 CMDRA Bike Drags Location: Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd
August 18 Pilgrimage to the Grotto of Lady of Lourds
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street
Contact: 604-826-0277
August 22 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
August 24 Envision Twilight Concert Series
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: 604-826-0277
August 25 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
August 25 Kid’s Festival at Kilby Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pm
August 25-26 Smoke, Fire and Thunder Location: Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd
SEPTEMBER
September 1 Mission City Farmers Market
Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue)
Time: 9am – 1pm
Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow.
Email: mission.market@gmail.com
September 8 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
September 8-9 Mega Ford Weekend Location: Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd
September 15 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
September 22 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
September 22 BC Legends Day at Kilby Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pm
September 29 Mission City Farmers Market Location: Lane Creek Park (beside the library on 2nd Avenue) Time: 9am – 1pm Details: Public is invited to enjoy what other community members make, bake, and grow. Email: mission.market@gmail.com
OCTOBER
October 7 and 8 Thanksgiving at Kilby Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pmOctober 13 and 14 Harvest Festival at Kilby Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pm
October 16 to November 3 Haunted House at the MAC Location: Mission Arts Centre, 33529 1st Avenue Contact: 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca
October 27 and 28 Kilby Kids Halloween Party at Kilby Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pm
NOVEMBER
November 3-4 Mission Christmas Craft Market Presented by the Mission Arts CouncilLocation: Heritage Park Centre, 33700 Prentis Avenue
Time: Nov 3 (10am-5pm)
Nov 4 (10am-4pm)
Contact: 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca November 17-18 Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival
Location: Various throughout the Fraser Valley
Contact: 604-826-7361
www.fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca November 24 and 25 Christmas in the Country at Kilby Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road Time: 11am-4pm November 27-December 22 Extended Gift Shop Location: Mission Arts Centre, 33529 1st Avenue Contact: 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca
DECEMBER
December 7th 29th Annual Mission Chamber of Commerce Candlelight ParadeLocation: Downtown Mission
Contact: www.missionchamber.bc.ca 604-826-6914
December 8 Santa in the Park
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street,
Contact: 604-826-0277
***To add an event please e-mail edc@mission.ca ****
Additional Event Listing:
For more detailed information on Mission feel free to contact:
District of Mission
8645 Stave Lake St.
Mission, BC V2V 4L9
Tel: 604-820-3700
E-mail: info@mission.ca
or
Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce
& Visitor Information Centre
34033 Lougheed Highway
Mission, BC V2V 5X8
Tel: (604) 826-6914
visit@mission.ca
www.missionchamber.bc.ca
December