COMMUNITY EVENTS
• Sands Secondary 50th Anniversary: May 3, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., 10840 82nd Ave. The 2023-24 school year marks Sands Secondary’s 50th Anniversary, and we are excited to welcome past and present students and staff to celebrate this momentous occasion. As a school community, we will be hosting a celebration on Friday, May 3rd that will include food, performances, photos, tours, an alumni volleyball game, cake and much, much more. We encourage our community and alumni to come and connect with former friends and staff, walk down memory lane and celebrate our school. Please spread the word about this celebration and we hope to see many of you in attendance.
NATURE/ENVIRONMENT
• Community Weed Pull: April 20, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Mackie Park. Delta is inviting everyone who lives, works or plays in our city to volunteer for a Community Weed Pull! Snacks, gloves, equipment and training will be provided, so even if you have never done a weed pull before, you are more than welcome to come. Community weed pulls are an awesome way for you to learn about our natural ecosystems and take an active role in their protection. High school students: participation counts as part of your volunteer work hours!
• Community Spring Cleanup Competition: April 21, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Delview Park, 9098 116 Street. Fun games and prizes as we clean up the neighbourhood around Delview Park! Meet in front of the park entrance so please come by for the event and if you have extra supplies such as garbage tongs gloves or bags please bring them however we have extras for whoever needs them.
• City Nature Challenge 2024 – Observation Walks with the Delta Naturalists: April 27, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. For the third year in a row, the City of Delta will be participating in the City Nature Challenge. Explore, discover and share the incredible biodiversity found in Delta by observing nature all around us – birds, bats, butterflies, molluscs, trees, shrubs, ferns and more! Walks happening at Deas Island Regional Park (meet on the lawn by the Rowing Club), Boundary Bay Regional Park (meet by the Centennial Beach washrooms) and Delta Nature Reserve (meet at the Planet Ice parking lot). Walk-ins welcome, or register ahead of time by emailing cae@delta.ca.
• Bat Talk & Walk: May 30, 7:30 p.m - 10 p.m at Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, 4450 Clarence Taylor Cres. Bats are very important animals that are feared and misunderstood by many. Come out for a night of adventure starting with a presentation discussing general facts about bats, bat habitat, where to watch bats at night, how to minimize a bat encounter if you have them feeding or roosting on your property, and ways to support and help local bat populations. Then stroll through a park where you will be able to watch and hear bats in their natural habitat. During the walk, we will discuss echolocation and how to safely watch bats. Come out for an extraordinary night of bat education and fun. Please wear close toed shoes, pants and long sleeves for the walk. For ages 8+. Register at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
MUSIC
• Open Stage: April 19, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at North Delta Centre for the Arts, 11425 84th Ave.; Entertain and be entertained. Share the stage with a variety of singers, musicians, poets, actors and dancers in this intergenerational monthly evening. Performing not your thing? Then sit back and enjoy the show! Doors open at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
• Delta Ukulele Circle: First Saturday of the month (May 4), 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; North Delta Centre for the Arts, 11425 84th Ave. Admission is $5. Doors open at 2 p.m, circle starts at 2:30 p.m. Register at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com. More information at deltaukes.com.
• Delta Matinee Series – New Orford String Quartet: May 14, 1 p.m. at North Delta Centre for the Arts. The Vancouver Chamber Music Society (VCMS) presents an afternoon of world-renowned music in North Delta. Tickets are $25 at vancouv erchambermusic.com/event-details/delta-matinee-6 -new-orford-string-quartet.
WRITING
• Composed Festival of Poetry and Writing: April 18-20. Delta Literary Arts Society presents three days of free events, including a local authors panel Friday at Tsawwassen Arts Centre, a short film festival at Harris Barn in Ladner Saturday, and a full day of live performances (including a poetry slam competition), music, workshops, one-on-one writing consultations, a haiku contest, panels, book launches, vendors and exhibitors, food trucks and more at the North Delta Centre for the Arts Sunday. Registration for all events at eventbrite.com or dlas.ca.
THEATRE
• ‘Constellations’: April 26, 6:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.; April 27, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. at North Delta Centre for the Arts, 11425 84th Ave. Join us for an exciting and immersive event as we embark on a stellar journey and explore the wonders of the universe. Constellations narrates the enchanting love between Roland, a beekeeper, and Marianne, a physicist. From an improbable encounter at a barbeque, their story unfolds across parallel moments, exploring the infinite trajectories of love and the profound impact of choices on the course of relationships. The play challenges our understanding of time and space, showcasing the myriad possibilities that love can offer. Tickets available at eventbrite.com.
• ‘Cinderella’: May 1-4, 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Seaquam Secondary. The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmark of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. The second remake in 1997 starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, this romantic fairy tale still warms the hearts of children and adults alike. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $12 for Saequam students, available at seaquam-secondary.tickit.ca.
TRIVIA
• Star Wars Trivia: May 3, 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. via Zoom; Are you a Star Wars fan? Test your knowledge of a galaxy far, far away with our fourth annual Star Wars trivia event! Participate “Solo” or as a team with the other rebels in your household. Whether you’re a Jedi Master or a Sith Lord, you’re sure to have lots of fun. Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library; register at fvrl.bc.ca.
HOBBIES/CRAFTS
• Delta Photo Club: Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; via Zoom; Meetings are currently held via Zoom on Wednesday evenings, September through May. For more information, visit deltaphotoclub.com.
• Knit ‘n’ Stitch: Fridays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St.; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library.
KIDS/TEENS
• Babytime: Mondays until April 29 , 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. and Thursdays until April 25, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.; George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St.;. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. This program is best suited to children ages 0 to 2. Looking for more Babytime fun? Check out our on-demand content on Facebook or YouTube.
• Unplugged (formerly Maker Mondays) Mondays until April 29, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St.; Drop in and let your imagination run full STEAM ahead with Maker Mondays! From art to tech projects and everything in between, we’ll design and make something new each session. Ages 6-11.
• Storytime: Wednesdays until April 24, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.; Fridays until April 26, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., Sundays, 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.; George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St.; Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Suitable for ages 2-6 years.
• Lego Club: Tuesdays until April 23, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St.; Love Lego? We provide the Lego, you bring your imagination. Come play, create and experiment. Lego Club is a fun afternoon program for kids. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent.
YOUTH WEEK 2024
• The Amazing Race: April 30, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Hillside (11339 84th Ave., North Delta) and Wintemute (4727 Arthur Dr., Ladner) Boys and Girls Clubs and Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre (5575 9th Ave., Tsawassen). Several teams across the South and North Delta will race around the city making pit stops where they complete various challenges to gather clues that will help them move forward to win the game. Event wraps up with a BBQ for all participants! Open to Delta School District students only — register via your high school.
• Youth Week Escape 2.0: May 1, 3 p.m - 8 p.m. at Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, 4450 Clarence Taylor Cres. Teams of six will work together solving different clues to find the heisted museum artefact. Register for your one-hour timeslot at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Teen Study Lounge: May 1, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library, 1321 56th St. Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Come to the library to study and do homework in our meeting room. Snacks and fidget toys provided. No registration required
• Stress Relief Yoga and Sound Healing Class: May 1, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Ave. Join Carlee for a serene and rejuvenating experience as we embark on a journey of relaxation and renewal through the enchanting practice of a sound bath. In celebration of Youth Week, we invite all young individuals to unwind, de-stress, and connect with their inner selves in a unique and immersive way. Register through Deltassist (deltassist.com).
• Basketball Half Court Drop-In: May 1, 8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. at South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 56th St. Drop-in gym program for those aged 13-18yrs. Free to all youth attending! Registration open now for Delta youth and 72 hours prior to the event for non-Delta youth at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Anime — Create your Character: May 1, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172 56th St. Join this exciting workshop, as we will learn how to create your very own Anime character. Draw from inspirations of your favourite anime shows, and learn step-by-step instructions from our talented instructor. Register at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Badminton Drop-in: May 2, 8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Ave. Drop-in gym program for those aged 13-18yrs. Free to all youth attending! Registration open now for Delta youth and 72 hours prior to the event for non-Delta youth at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Youth Leadership Conference: May 2, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Ave. Join us for our 4th Youth Leadership Conference co-hosted by the Delta School District, Delta Police Department and the City of Delta. The event will feature keynote speakers DJ Barron S and Len Pierre, who will address critical issues such as mental health and violence. The event will end by celebrating the young people with a dance party led by DJ Barron S. Register at eventbrite.ca.
• Friendship Bracelet Making: May 2, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 51st St. Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Join us at the library to make friendship bracelets! Embroidery thread and bead supplies will be provided. No registration required.
• Youth Week Video Game Night: May 2, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at North Delta Centre for the Arts, 11425 84th Ave. Get ready to play your favourite Nintendo Switch games on the big screen! From Mario Kart to Smash Bros, it’s going to be a blast. Register at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Teen Advisory Group Monthly Meeting: May 2, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St.; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. The May TAG meeting is open to all Delta youth. Join us as we welcome Jerry Trimble (actor, stuntman, youth motivational speaker) for this special meeting. No registration required.
• Badminton Drop-in: May 3, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Ladner Community Centre, 4734 51st St. Drop-in gym program for those aged 13-18yrs. Free to all youth attending! Registration open now for Delta youth and 72 hours prior to the event for non-Delta youth at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Teen Paint Afternoon: May 3, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 51st St. Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Join us for a teen paint afternoon at the library. Acrylic and watercolour painting supplies provided. All experience levels welcome. No registration required.
• Meet on the Mat: May 3, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at North Delta Secondary, 11447 82nd Ave. Wrestling and self-defence techniques & practice sessions hosted by Yo Bro | Yo Girl Youth Initiative (YBYG) in partnership with the Delta School District and the Delta Police Department. Through demos, drills, games and practice, participants will learn different wrestling and self-defence techniques, including grappling and martial arts. Sessions are open to all skill levels. Open to Delta students in Grade 6 and 7. Register online, link at at deltasd.bc.ca.
• Let’s Play: May 3, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St.; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Decorate your idol cards, take photos in the selfie booth, and try your hand with a Rubik’s Cube. There will be contests and prizes! Enter the draw to win a one-on-one session in the library green screen room. No registration required.
• Friday Night Youth Night: May 3, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre, 5575 9th Ave. Youth Night returns! Join us after hours as the facility opens to just youth aged 13-18 for weight room, pool and video games! Pizza and pop provided. Free admission. Register at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Basketball Open: May 4, 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Ave. Drop-in gym program for those aged 13-18yrs. Free to all youth attending! Registration open now for Delta youth and 72 hours prior to the event for non-Delta youth at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Make Art — Explore Salt Watercolour Painting: May 4, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St.; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Unlock your creativity! Illustrate a simple scene of your choice using our watercolor paints. Add salt and let the painting dry, then see the beautiful result. Meet other creative teens, connect and share. All teens welcome, ages 13 and up. Supplies provided. No registration required.
• Star Wars Movie Night: May 4, 6:30 p.m. at North Delta Centre for the Arts, 11425 84th Ave. May the 4th be with you! Come dressed as your favourite Star Wars character to watch The Force Awakens with fellow youth and eat yummy snacks. As Yoda would say, “Have fun, you will.” Register at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Saturday Night Youth Night: May 4, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at Sungod Recreation Centre, 7815 112th St. May the 4th be with you as Youth Night returns! Join us after hours as the facility opens to just youth aged 13-18 for weight room, pool and video games! Pizza and pop provided. Free admission. Register at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Alternative Book Making: May 5, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 51st St. Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Join us for an afternoon of alternative book making! Participants will be making their own Accordion books and tunnel books. Book making supplies provided. All experience levels welcome. Register at fvrl.bc.ca
• Paint Afternoon – Deep Dive Ocean: May 5, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Ave. Come and try out Paint Night where you will create a take home masterpiece of your own! Class will be two hours and include all the supplies and materials needed. You’ll be lead by one of the City of Delta’s Visual Arts instructors step by step, and we promise no one will be left behind. Our Youth Week theme is “Deep Dive Ocean.” Register at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Youth Tarot Readings: May 6, 3:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, 4450 Clarence Taylor Cres. Amateur tarot reader will provide a 25-minute tarot reading to help the participant answer a burning life question. No registration required.
• Teen Game Afternoon: May 6, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 51st St. Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Drop-in after school for a variety of tabletop games at the library! Discover a new game or enjoy an old favourite. We will provide a variety of games to choose from. Snacks provided. No registration required.
• Youth Paint Night — Out of this World: May 6, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172 56th St. Come and try out our Paint Night where you will create a take home masterpiece of your own! Class will be two hours and include all the supplies and materials needed. You’ll be lead by one of the City of Delta’s Visual Arts instructors step by step, and we promise no one will be left behind. Our Youth Week theme is “Out of This World.” Register at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Basketball Open: May 6, 3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Ave. Drop-in gym program for those aged 13-18yrs. Free to all youth attending! Registration open now for Delta youth and 72 hours prior to the event for non-Delta youth at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Anime and Manga Trivia Night: May 6, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 8440 112th St.; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Are you a teen who is into anime and manga? Are you obsessed with One Piece, Demon Slayer and Fruits Basket? Join us at the George Mackie Library for an unprecedented opportunity to win big by testing your might in our anime-themed trivia night. Register at fvrl.bc.ca.
• Youth Week Escape Room 2.0: May 7, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, 4450 Clarence Taylor Cres. Teams of six will work together solving different clues to find the heisted museum artefact. Register for your one-hour timeslot at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
• Zine Making Workshop: May 7, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 51st St. Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Are you interested in creating your own zine? Join us for a drop-in workshop where will explore our interests and imaginations as we make and fold our own zines. Paper, drawing, and crafting supplies provided. No registration required.
• Teen Craft and Study: May 7, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library, 1321 56th St. Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Make a variety of crafts during a fun study session. Snacks and crafting materials provided. No registration required.
• Volleyball: May 7, 7:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. at Sungod Recreation Centre, 7815 112th St. Drop-in gym program for those aged 13-18yrs. Free to all youth attending! Registration open now for Delta youth and 72 hours prior to the event for non-Delta youth at cityofdelta.perfectmind.com.
SENIORS
• Drop-In Technology Help: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Tsawwassen Town Centre, 1249 56th St.; ElderCollege Delta offers drop-in technology help most Wednesdays. For further information or to register, please email eldercollegedelta@gmail.com.
• Townhall Meeting with Mayor George Harvie: April 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Tsawwassen Town Centre, 1249 56th St.; ElderCollege Delta is hosting a townhall meeting with Mayor George Harvie at the ElderCollege Delta Learning Centre in Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall. Come and sit down with Mayor Harvie, who will share the progress the city has made over the last couple of years and discuss what he would like to accomplish this term. The floor will be open to ask questions, but to ensure your question is answered, it is recommended that you submit questions in advance by emailing eldercollegedelta@gmail.com no later than April 11. Register your attendance at eldercollegedelta.wildapricot.org.
PARENTS
• Supporting Children to Have a Positive Relationship with Food: May 23, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. via Zoom; Delta School District presents this free education session for paernts and caregivers. There are so many messages in our society around what we should and shouldn’t be eating, which can end up creating a lot of stress for parents when it comes to feeding your child. This presentation will help to cut through the noise to reduce your worry and stress around feeding your child. Link to register at deltasd.bc.ca.
BOOK CLUBS
• Tuesday Evening Book Club: 2nd Tuesday of the month (May 14), 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.; George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St.; Join us to discuss books in a casual setting. New members are welcome. Books are provided.
HELP FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA
• Settlement Workers at Your Library: second and fourth Tuesday of the month (April 23, May 13) 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at George Mackie Library. Are you an international student, work permit holder, refugee, refugee claimant, permanent resident or a Canadian citizen who needs help adjusting to your new life? Settlement workers from S.U.C.C.E.S.S. comes one the first Tuesday of the month and Settlement workers from PICS come on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. A Settlement Worker who speaks Dari/Pashto is at your library on the first Tuesday of the month (May 7), 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
HEALTH/ WELLNESS
• Yin Yoga: Every Monday, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Deltassist, 9097 120 St.; The main goal of Yin Yoga is to open joints, stretch deep tissue and release deep, long held emotion. In Yin Yoga we learn how to better listen to our bodies, by allowing ourselves to slow down enough to listen to the clues from the unconscious mind of what is actually going on we learn everything we need to know. Note: You will want to have a few pillows (couch, bed or throw pillows will work fine), as well as a blanket or two to ensure you are nice and comfy as well as fully supported for your practice. Register by emailing Carlee (carleef@deltassist.com) two days before the class.
* Restorative Yoga: Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Deltassist, 9097 120 St.; Restorative Yoga is designed to provide support and help the body relax. Often referred to as active relaxation we learn to fully support our physical bodies in order to allow for a gentle opening and softening in to relaxation. Register by emailing Carlee (carleef@deltassist.com) two days before the class.
• Hatha Yoga, Breath & Mindfulness Meditation: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Deltassist, 9097 120 St.; Whether you’re seeking stress relief, improved flexibility, or simply a moment of tranquility in your busy day and life, these classes will provide a nurturing space for you to unwind and connect with yourself from a space of kindness and compassion. Register by emailing Carlee (carleef@deltassist.com) two days before the class.
OUTREACH/SUPPORT
• Deltassist has many options. For full details, visit deltassist.com/counselling.
CLUBS
• The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), the North Delta/Surrey chapter, will hold its annual book sale from Thursday, April 11 to Saturday, April 13 at Scottsdale Mall (7031 120 Street). A wide variety of donated books, both fiction and non fiction are offered for sale. Proceeds from the book sale provide annual bursaries to deserving female graduates of all five North Delta high schools, as well as a bursary to a female student from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Donations of books prior to the book sale are welcome (except text books, encyclopedias and National Geographic magazines). For more information, contact Barb at 604-594-6145 or Eleanor at 604-589-3631.