THIS WEEK
• Delta Chamber of Commerce Delta North All-Candidates Meeting: Oct. 10, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Seaquam Secondary School, 11584 Lyon Rd. Join us at the Delta North all-candidates meeting presented by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB). We invite everyone to join us for the all Candidates session in Delta North for the 2024 provincial election. The evenings' discussions will have a business perspective, focusing on key topics such as transportation, housing, employment, growth, and investment. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Questions may be submitted in advance to jennyfer.cassar@deltachamber.ca, and attendees may also submit written questions from the floor during the event. Please note that questions asked from a business lens perspective may be prioritized. Admission to this event is free. Register to attend at serve your spot at business.deltachamber.ca/event/Details/2024-delta-north-all-candidates-meeting-1204429.
• Mobile Blood Drive: Oct. 12 at Baitur Rahman Mosque, 9570 River Rd. As the long weekend approaches, blood donors are needed now to ensure hospitals remain stocked with life-essentials for patients this fall. Cancer patients, accident victims and people with immunodeficiency, autoimmune and neurological disorders rely on blood donations every day. To ensure patients have the blood products they need, Canadian Blood Services is holding a mobile donation event on Oct. 12 at Baitur Rahman Mosque, with 85 open appointments available. New and returning donors are asked to book their donation window at blood.ca, using the GiveBlood app or by calling 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283). Donors are asked to please keep their donation appointments, or if you are unable to make it please cancel it or re-book into the following month so that someone can take your place.
• Bates Ravine Restoration Planting: Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 7374 Bates Rd. Cougar Creek Streamkeepers are hosting this session on Sunday to complete restoration planting in Bates Ravine. There are only 60 more native shrubs and ferns to be planted and mulched. If 20 volunteers come, that's just three plants per person, leaving plenty of time for a morning walk or roll along the autumn-beautiful North Delta Greenway. What's not to love about this outing? Meet next to 7374 Bates Rd., with parking available at the foot of Bates and Blake Drive. Enjoy nature's green vibe, the good company of streamkeepers and geocachers, and the joy of helping your little corner of the planet. Sturdy footwear is required (gumboots are good), and long pants and sleeves are recommended. Work gloves and shovels will be provided, or bring your own, along with a water bottle.
• Schubertiade by the Academy Chamber Players: Oct. 15, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at North Delta Centre for the Arts, 11425 84th Ave. The City of Delta and the Vancouver Chamber Music Society are kicking off the 2024-2025 North Delta Matinée Concert Series with the talented Academy Chamber Players for an afternoon of extraordinary musical artistry and memorable moments. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of classical music in a cozy and intimate setting. Program Highlights include String Quartet No. 12 in c minor, D. 703 "Quartettsatz," a curated selection of Franz Schubert's lieder (sung poems); and Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 "Trout," a beloved chamber work known for its vibrant energy and lyrical beauty, making it the perfect finale that will leave you with a sense of joy and satisfaction. Grab your tickets now ($27.96 at eventbrite.ca/e/north-delta-matinee-series-schubertiade-by-academy-chamber-players-tickets-972438879867) and immerse yourself in the timeless music of Franz Schubert.
FOOD DRIVE
• 32nd Annual Thanks 4 Giving Food Drive: Oct. 17, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Delview Secondary, 9111 116th St. On Thursday, Oct. 17, hundreds of Delview Secondary students will be knocking on doors across North Delta to collect non-perishable items for the school’s annual one-night food drive supporting families in the community. Since 1992, Delview’s Thanks 4 Giving (T4G) has been the largest one-night canned food drive in the province. It has consistently collected thousands of non-perishable food items, as well as cash donations, to support Deltassist and the Surrey Food Bank. Last year, students set a record with a final tally of 26,449 non-perishable food items! The public can drop off donations before the event using the box in front of the school (available during shcool hours only) or come use the drive-thru drop-off the night of. You can donate cash or cheques by visiting the school office (make cheques out to Delview Secondary), or donate online by visiting cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/publicconnect/districtpayonline.aspx?id1=DL&id2=T4G. Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact the school at 604-594-5491.
LIVE MUSIC
• Music of the Night: The Concert Tour: Oct. 20, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Genesis Theatre, 5005 45th Ave. Sound the Alarm: Music/Theatre brings this concert celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber to Delta for the first time, after having now toured across Canada to sold out audiences from Victoria to Montreal. With a live band and many new incredible and celebrated singers, we welcome you to experience this concert of Webber’s most iconic theatrical music, including selections from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Blvd and more. General admission tickets are $69 for adults, $65 for seniors/students, and $60 for members of Indigenous communities and arts workers, available at eventbrite.ca/e/music-of-the-night-the-concert-tour-delta-bc-tickets-978731431057. For more info, visit musicofthenight.live.
• Beauty Shop Dolls: Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at North Delta Centre for the Arts, 11425 84th Ave. Get ready to be entertained by the talented Beauty Shop Dolls, a retro girl group that has been entertaining a wide variety of audiences since 2014, performing classics from the roaring 1920s, the swinging 1940s dance halls, bopping '50s and '60s radio hits, and 1970s grooves (as "Discobaby"). The perfect blend of tight three-part harmonies, gorgeous costumes and classic dance choreography, Beauty Shop Dolls know how to woo any crowd into an old-fashioned love affair. Tickets are $22.63 at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fall-music-series-beauty-shop-dolls-tickets-996554109167. Part of the City of Delta's Fall Music Series.
• Eagle Eyes: Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. (doors: 6:30 p.m.) at Genesis Theatre, 5005 45th Ave., Ladner. Eagle Eyes is arguably the best Eagles tribute in North America, and has received standing ovations from audiences in Canada, and in several States in the USA. Beautiful and catchy melodies with amazing lead and harmony vocals have made the Eagles one of the most famous, respected and loved rock groups of all time, with broad appeal to all ages. Eagle Eyes capture lead and harmony vocals with breath-taking precision that is nothing less than stunning. All vocals are live…. you won’t hear a single pre-recorded vocal track. All four members of Eagle Eyes are lifetime professional musicians with several decades of combined experience on the road and in the studio with a number of different bands and projects over the years. Eagle Eyes embrace all of this musical dedication and experience to deliver a show that is nothing short of magnificent, making them among the top-drawing tribute acts wherever they perform. General admission tickets are $50 at vtixonline.com/eagle-eyes-the-tribute-to-the-eagles/4458.
• Delta Ukulele Circle: First Saturday of the month (Nov. 2), 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; North Delta Centre for the Arts, 11425 84th Ave.; Led by Gary Cyr, the Delta Ukulele Circle is an enthusiastic, welcoming and supportive crowd of music lovers with an appreciation for the ukulele. This tiny instrument provides a unique opportunity for individuals wanting to play and enjoy music together with others in a very social setting. 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.
• Jim Byrnes: Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Genesis Theatre, 5005 45th Ave., Ladner. Jim Byrnes lives and breathes music. For nearly 50 years, he’s crooned, drawled, belted, hollered, and sweet-talked more songs into a microphone than most people ever get to hear in a single lifetime. With many award-winning albums to his credit (Junos, Maple Blues Awards, WCMAs, Canadian Folk Music Awards), Jim Byrnes is that artist who will light up the stage with songs and stories, tried and true. Tickets are $50 at genesis-theatre.tickit.ca/events/24327-jim-byrnes.
• Hung-Wei Huang & Aslan Aslanov: Nov. 5, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at North Delta Centre for the Arts, 11425 84th Ave. Join the City of Delta and the Vancouver Chamber Music Society for a delightful matinee concert featuring Vancouver Symphony Orchestra principal violist Hung-Wei Huang and pianist Aslan Aslanov. This spectacular performance, part of the North Delta Matinée Concert Series, will fascinate and inspire music lovers with a selection of beautiful viola and piano works. Program highlights include Adagio and Allegro, Op.70 by Robert Schumann; Theme and Variations for Viola & Piano by Alan Shulman; and Viola Sonata No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 120 No. 2 by Johannes Brahms. Tickets are $27.96 at eventbrite.ca/e/north-delta-matinee-series-hung-wei-huang-aslan-aslanov-tickets-972442249947.
HALLOWEEN FUN
• Fright Fest: Oct. 22, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Ave., and North Delta Centre for the Arts, 11425 84th Ave. You’re in for a scare this October as Fright Fest returns to theses North Delta facilities! Experience the terror of our Haunted House (minimum-scare tours will run from 4 to 4:30 p.m.), tasty treats (Lions Club hot dogs and ho chocolate, Little Ooties donuts and grilled cheese, and marshmallow roasting) and activities including a photo booth, facepainting, Halloween crafts, Storytime provided by the Fraser Valley Regional Library, a sensory room, flash mob-style dance performances, Safety Bear with a DPD police car, a Delta firetruck, haunted house bouncy castle, ice skating and more. Fright Fest and the Haunted House are free and fully accessible; guide dogs are welcome but please leave all other furry friends at home. (Note: the Haunted House is unable to accommodate strollers so please plan to leave your stroller at home. Limited stroller parking will be available on the day. Dimmed, coloured, and strobe lighting may be present.) The Haunted House at North Delta Centre for the Arts will also be available on Monday, Oct. 21 and Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.
ENVIRONMENT
• Ready, Set, Pull!: Oct. 19 at Ladner Harbour Park, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Delta is inviting everyone who lives, works or plays in our city to volunteer for our Community Weed Pull. Amazing progress has been made and we hope to continue the trend. Why is ivy being removed? Check out the video "Invasive Species - English Ivy" on YouTube. 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. Register at delta.ca/community-culture/happening-delta/events-calendar/ready-set-pull-5.
HOBBIES/CRAFTS
• Knit ‘n’ Stitch: Fridays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St.; Hosted by Fraser Valley Regional Library. Pack up your needles and yarn and head to the library! Knitting, crocheting, quilting and weaving are fun ways to connect across the generations. Join members of all ages and abilities to share ideas, techniques, and good conversation.
ARTISAN MARKETS
• 5th Annual Online Silent Auction for Deltassist Christmas Bureau and Nick’s Nooks: Oct. 17 at 7 a.m. to Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Sunshine Hills Community Group and North Delta Artisan & Gift Market is once again hosting an online silent auction benefiting Deltassist's Christmas programs and North Delta's Nick's Nook free food pantries. Interested in donating or participating? Visit the auction website at 32auctions.com/sshillsauction2024.
WRITING
• Writers’ Circles: First Wednesday of the month (Nov. 6), 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the George Mackie Library; First Sunday of the month (Nov. 3), 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Douglas J Husband Discovery Centre. Delta Literary Arts Society hosts these supportive gatherings for writers of all levels with prompts, optional sharing and time for socializing led by caring and creative facilitators Angela Rebrec (Ladner dates) and Anna Eastland (North Delta dates). Sponsored by the City of Delta and Fraser Valley Regional Library.
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.
• Senior Saturdays: Weekly from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at George Mackie Library, 8440 112th St. Fraser Valley Regional Library encourages seniors to drop by the the George Mackie for a cup of tea and some conversation every Saturday.
• Surrey Singles Over Sixty: We are a friendly group that meet for dinners, cards, bowling, dancing, picnics, etc. We are based in the North Surrey/North Delta area. New members welcome. Call Julie at 604-218-2946.
HEALTH/WELLNESS
• Yin Yoga: Every Monday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Deltassist, 9097 120th 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. to 8:30 p.m.; Deltassist, 9097 120th 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. to 10:30 a.m.; Deltassist, 9097 120th 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.
