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Colorado Springs area military events starting Sept. 4

Colorado Springs area military events starting Sept. 4

EVENTS

SATURDAY

Music on the Mesa — With Blue Steel – Air Force Academy rock band, 4-7 p.m., Gold Hill Mesa, 142 S. Raven Mine Drive; goldhillmesa.com/community-life/events.

SEPT. 12

Hail & Farewell — To welcome senior military leaders who have moved to the Colorado Springs community and say farewell to those who are leaving the area, 5-7 p.m., Space Foundation, 4425 Arrowswest Drive, $20-$45. Registration: tinyurl.com/3jf7bhd6.

SEPT. 12-18

Military Appreciation Week — Fifty percent off the base admission price for all active-duty, veteran and retired military personnel and their dependents living in the same household, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo,  4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. Advance tickets required: cmzoo.org/military.

SEPT. 16

Colorado Veterans Project’s Let Freedom Swing Golf Tournament — 2-8 p.m., Arrowhead Golf Course, 10850 Sundown Trail, Littleton, $150-$600. Registration: cvpgolf.com/register.

SEPT. 17

Music on the Mesa — With Mile High – Fort Carson 4th Infantry Band, 4-7 p.m., Gold Hill Mesa, 142 S. Raven Mine Drive; goldhillmesa.com/community-life/events.

SEPT. 28-OCT. 2

Second Infantry Division Association Annual Reunion — Kansas City, Mo.; Mike Davino, 919-498-1910, 2ida.president@charter.net.

NOV. 5

Denver Veterans Day Parade & Festival — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Civic Center Park, Denver; denverveteransday.com/parade-festival.

NOV. 12

Denver Veterans Day Run — 6:30 a.m., City Park, Denver. Go online for prices and registration: denverveteransday.com/run.

ONGOING

Comeback Yoga — Free in-person and virtual yoga classes for military service members and their families; comebackyoga.org.

DAV Chapter 26 Membership Meetings — Hot meal at 5 p.m., meeting starts at 6 p.m., second Tuesdays, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., open to all veterans and their guests; dav26co.org.

410 Veterans Group Meeting — 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Black Eyed Pea, 887 N. Academy Blvd. All veterans and spouses, all branches and eras welcome; 719-460-6317.

Women’s Equine Assisted Mental Health Group — 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. Hosted by StableStrides for women veterans who have experienced trauma. Call for information: 719-495-3908.

Men’s Equine Assisted Mental Health Group — 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays. Hosted by StableStrides for men looking for an active and solution-oriented therapy to manage symptoms of PTSD, depression or anxiety. Call for information: 719-495-3908.

The Southern Colorado Retiree Assistance Council Meeting — 11 a.m. second Wednesdays, The Hub, Peterson Space Force Base. Open to all military retirees and surviving spouses; 719-556-7153.

Pikes Peak Veterans Council Meeting — Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m., last Wednesdays of the month, DAV No. 26 Building, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd. All veteran organization welcome, open to the public; Kathy Hanner, 719-651-6967, kathy.a.hanner@gmail.com.

The National Museum of World War II Aviation tours — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, 755 Aviation Way, $11-$17, free for WWII Veterans. Tickets: worldwariiaviation.org.

Pikes Peak Detachment of the Marine Corps League Meeting — 8 a.m. breakfast, meeting starts at 9 a.m., third Saturday, DAV Chapter 26, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., $10 for breakfast; pikespeakmcl.org.

Dutch Nelsen Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association — 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon, third Saturdays, Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada Ave. Open to all who served in Korea 1945 to present; Mike Thomason, 719-214-6121.

Women’s Army United, Chapter 75 Meeting — 10 a.m. fourth Saturdays, Sand Creek Police Dept., 950 Academy Park Loop. All women veterans are invited to attend; Cindy, 719-660-3641.

DAV Chapter 26 Bingo — Doors open at 4:30 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m., Sundays, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., 12 or older; dav26co.org.

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Want to get the word out about your military or veterans event? Email carlotta.olson@gazette.com with details.

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Colorado Springs area military events starting July 17

Colorado Springs area military events starting July 17

EVENTS

SATURDAY

Korean War Armistice Day Commemoration Ceremony — 10 a.m., Ring of Honor in Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave.; Mike Thomason, 719-214-6121.

JULY 28

Buffalo Soldiers 156th Anniversary Event — Noon-2 p.m., Memorial Park at Buffalo Soldier Memorial, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave.; cosbuffalo soldierscommittee.com, contact@cosbuffalosoldierscommittee.com.

AUG. 5

Jazz in the Garden — With Air Force Academy’s Band’s Falconaires, 7 p.m., Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 601 N. Tejon St.; gssepiscopal.org.

AUG. 12

SofaKillers — To benefit Homefront Military Network, 7 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $39-$50; bootbarnhall.com.

AUG. 17

Concerts in the Park — With the Falconaires Alumni Band, 6-8 p.m., Bear Creek Regional Park, Argus Boulevard and S. 21st Street; communityservices.elpasoco.com/2022-park-concerts.

AUG. 24-28

76th National Convention and Reunion of the Navy Seabee Veterans of America and Auxiliary — The Academy Hotel, 8110 N. Academy Blvd.; nsva.org.

AUG. 31

Concerts in the Park — With the Falconaires Jazz Ensemble, 6-8 p.m., Bear Creek Regional Park, Argus Boulevard and S. 21st Street; communityservices.elpasoco.com/2022-park-concerts.

SEPT. 10

Music on the Mesa — With Blue Steel — Air Force Academy rock band, 4-7 p.m., Gold Hill Mesa, 142 S. Raven Mine Drive; goldhillmesa.com/community-life/events.

SEPT. 12-18

Military Appreciation Week — Fifty percent off the base admission price for all active-duty, veteran and retired military personnel and their dependents living in the same household, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. Advance tickets required: cmzoo.org/military.

SEPT. 16

Colorado Veterans Project’s Let Freedom Swing Golf Tournament — 2-8 p.m., Arrowhead Golf Course, 10850 Sundown Trail, Littleton, $150-$600. Registration: cvpgolf.com/register.

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PM Modi to attend host of events on two-day Karnataka visit starting Monday

Narendra Modi



Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be on a two-day visit to Karnataka from Monday to take part in a host of events, including leading the International Yoga Day, according to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.


Tomorrow, the Prime Minister is arriving in Karnataka on a two-day visit. He will take part in an inauguration and a foundation-laying ceremony in the Indian Institute of Science. He will also inaugurate Ambedkar School of Economics, Bommai told reporters here on Sunday.


He added that Modi would lay the foundation stone for various railways and National Highway Authority of India-related programmes.


Modi will also address a public meeting in Bengaluru. We have made all necessary arrangements for the events. Senior officials are supervising the works, the Chief Minister said.


According to Bommai, the Prime Minister would address a public meeting in Mysuru on Monday evening and would visit Suttur Math and Chamundi Hills the same evening.


The Prime Minister will take part in the International Yoga Day event on the Mysuru Palace premises (on Tuesday). After that, he will leave for Thiruvananthapuram. We have made all the arrangements for the events, Bommai said.


At Suttur Math in Mysuru, the Prime Minister would dedicate to public the Veda Pathashala building and release of commentaries on yoga and bhakti.


The International Yoga Day event would start at 6.30 AM on Tuesday and go on till 7.45 am.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Langley events for the week starting May 21, 2022 – Aldergrove Star

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Langley events for the week starting May 21, 2022 - Aldergrove Star

Contact event organizers with any questions, including costs, age limits, and COVID precautions and vaccination requirements for in-person events.

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Application deadline: 3rd annual Jodi Steeves Kindness Scholarship for Aldergrove Secondary students for those who go out of their way to be kind in their school, community and home. Application deadline is Thursday, May 26. Info: kindness@jodiandtheteam.com.

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Township wide garage sale: Runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. Map of locations in this edition and Friday’s Aldergrove Star. Info: tol.ca/garagesale.

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Brookswood Car Show: Community car show runs 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, at Brookswood Secondary, 20902 37A Ave. to raise money for the school. Early bird registration: $15. At the gate registration: $20. Car show vehicles must arrive between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Rain or shine. Info: brookswoodcarshow.ca.

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Bottle drive fundraiser: Love a Bull Rescue Society has a bottle drive at Edmonds Battery, 20131 Industrial Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 29. All proceeds help dogs in the society’s care. Info: www.loveabullsociety.com.

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Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir: Performs at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 29 at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 20955 Old Yale Rd., doing numbers from the doo-wop era. Tickets: $25 for adults, $15 for students, and kids under 12 get in free. Doors and windows will remain open during show. Audience members asked to mask. Choir performs in singers’ masks. Info: vancouverorpheus.org.

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Craft and Recycle Sale: Brookswood Senior Centre, 19899 36th Ave., has a combination craft sale and recycle (used goods) sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. Table rentals: $20 for non-members, free for members. Info: 604-530-4232.

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Brookswood Summerfest: Enjoy activities 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 with the return of the family-oriented gathering, including music, games, and more.

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Aldergrove Block Party: Family activities at the Aldergrove Legion on June 4.

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Valley Granfondo: 115 kilometre ride through the Langley and Abbotsford starts at 8 a.m. on June 4 at Eagle Acres Dairy, 8796 240th St. MedioFondo is the 85-km ride and PrestoFondo Half Century is 50km. New is the 20km FamilyFondo. Post-ride festival, live music, food and more. Volunteers welcome to register in advance. Info: valleygranfondo.com.

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Aldergrove Fun Day: Free family event at the Aldergrove Plaza on June 5.

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Gutsy Walk: Fraser Valley event is June 5 at Fleetwood Park, 15802 80th Ave. at 10 a.m. Sign up before June 4 for prizes. Supports those with irritable bowel disease (IBD). Info: gutsywalk.ca.

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Hub meeting: Langley Seniors in Action monthly meeting allows local seniors to gather virtually, collaborate and network. Open to seniors and those in the senior-serving organizations and businesses. Meetings are third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. Info: langleyseniorsinaction.ca/hub/meetings.

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Rockin’ Red Hats: Langley chapter is accepting new members. Red Hats is a playgroup for active senior women (65-plus) to make new friends and get together with other active senior women for fun and friendship. Activities include dinners, theater, walks, cards, craft fairs and more. Call Trish, 604-427-4366.

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Hominum Fraser Valley: Informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meets on the last Monday of every month. Information: Art, 604-477-9553 or aapearson@shaw.ca.

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Community Engagement: Langley Community Services Society program for senior immigrants who are permanent residents. Meet people from around the world, learn about topics such as Canadian culture, financial literacy, recipes, gardening and more. Free. In person at LCSS office, 5330 207th St. or online. Info and registration: Joohye Nam, 604-534-7921 ext. 1204 or jnam@lcss.ca.

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Volunteers needed: Critter Care Wildlife Society looking for volunteers for various duties (animal capture, transport, painters, builders, gardeners, landscapers, general maintenance and labour. Info: Michelle Binnet, crittercare9@shaw.ca.

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Langley Newcomers and Friends: Women’s group meets on the first Tuesday of each month for outings and activities, including movie nights, brunch, lunch, socials, walks and more. Info: langleynewcomers.webs.com.

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Meditation: Free session Thursdays 7 to 8 p.m. at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum Rotary Interpretive Centre, 21177 Fraser Hwy. Folding chairs available on site or bring one. Hosted by Melissa Kramer, Low Entropy Foundation. Open to all skill levels and those wanting to learn more. Info: www.lowentropy.org/events.

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Singles Social Walking Club: Singles 55+ do walks in Surrey, Langley, etc. Saturdays, Sundays and stat holidays. Walk at 10 a.m. with brunch 11 a.m. Info: sherrysands4@gmail.com or Sherry, 604-531-4427.

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Queen Mum’s Jewels: Women’s group meets at various venues for socializing and activities, such as luncheons, brunch, movies, live theatre, games, bus tours, fashion shows and more. Info: bgfleming@shaw.ca.

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Prostate Cancer Support Group: Group meets monthly in the Arbor Room at Valley View Memorial Garden, 14644 72nd Ave. Open to any interested in prostate cancer. Info: 604-594-5257.

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Groups are welcome to submit information about upcoming community events in Langley. Click here. Publication is at the discretion of the newspaper, and host groups are responsible for keeping their information up to date.

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Colorado Springs area military events starting May 22

Colorado Springs area military events starting May 22

By CARLOTTA OLSON

The Gazette

EVENTS

WEDNESDAY

Air Force Thunderbirds Watch Party — With food, games, entertainment and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Scheels, 1226 InterQuest Parkway; 719-220-6444.

THURSDAY

Mountain Post Warrior Memorial Ceremony — To honor fallen heroes, 10 a.m., Kit Carson Park, Fort Carson. Visitors coming from off post should take Nelson Boulevard off Colorado Highway 115; 719-526-7525.

SATURDAY

Flags for Veterans Graves — American Legion Post 1910 and VFW Post 6051 of Woodland Park will place flags on the graves of our veterans, 10 a.m., Woodland Park Cemetery, 650 Short Ave., Woodland Park. All military veterans and public invited to attend; agcsret@hotmail.com, post1980.org.

MAY 29

Memorial Day Run & March — To benefit Colorado Veterans Project, 6:30 a.m., UCHealth Park, 4385 Tutt Blvd., go online for prices. Registration: memorialdaymarch.com.

MAY 30

Memorial Day Ceremony — Hosted by American Legion Post 1910 and VFW Post 6051 of Woodland Park, 11 a.m., Woodland Park Cemetery, 650 Short Ave., Woodland Park; agcsret@hotmail.com, post1980.org.

JUNE 1-5

Military Band-Aid Softball Tournament — Skyview Sports Complex, 2890 Resnik Drive; militarybandaid.com.

JUNE 10

UCHealth Memorial Golf Tournament — 7 a.m., Eisenhower Golf Club, Air Force Academy, $250. Registration: uchealthmemorialcares.org/golf.

JUNE 11

The Angel Gala — To benefit Angels of America’s Fallen, 5 p.m., Broadmoor Hall, 15 Lake Circle, $175. Registration: aoafallen.org.

JUNE 15

Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast — To benefit military families, 5:30-9 a.m., downtown Colorado Springs, $5. Tickets: cswesternstreetbreakfast.com.

JUNE 30

Concerts in the Park — With the 101st Army Country Band, 6-8 p.m., Homestead Ranch Regional Park, 16444 Gollihar Road, Peyton; communityservices.elpasoco.com/2022-park-concerts.

JULY 15

Victory Service Dogs Charity Golf Tournament — 7:30 a.m., Patty Jewett Golf Course, 900 E. Espanola St., $100. Registration: tinyurl.com/2uzpwrvd.

JULY 23

Korean War Armistice Day Commemoration Ceremony — 10 a.m., Ring of Honor in Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave.; Mike Thomason, 719-214-6121.

AUG. 17

Concerts in the Park — With the Falconaires Alumni Band, 6-8 p.m., Bear Creek Regional Park, Argus Boulevard and S. 21st Street; communityservices.elpasoco.com/2022-park-concerts.

AUG. 31

Concerts in the Park — With the Falconaires Jazz Ensemble, 6-8 p.m., Bear Creek Regional Park, Argus Boulevard and S. 21st Street; communityservices.elpasoco.com/2022-park-concerts.ONGOING

Comeback Yoga — Free in-person and virtual yoga classes for military service members and their families; comebackyoga.org.

DAV Chapter 26 Membership Meetings — Hot meal at 5 p.m., meeting starts at 6 p.m., second Tuesdays, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., open to all veterans and their guests; dav26co.org.

410 Veterans Group Meeting — 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Black Eyed Pea, 887 N. Academy Blvd. All veterans and spouses, all branches and eras welcome; 719-460-6317.

Women’s Equine-Assisted Mental Health Group — 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. Hosted by StableStrides for women veterans who have experienced trauma. Call for information: 719-495-3908.

Men’s Equine-Assisted Mental Health Group — 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays. Hosted by StableStrides for men looking for an active and solution-oriented therapy to manage symptoms of PTSD, depression or anxiety. Call for information: 719-495-3908.

The Southern Colorado Retiree Assistance Council Meeting — 11 a.m. second Wednesdays, The Hub, Peterson Space Force Base. Open to all military retirees and surviving spouses; 719-556-7153.

The National Museum of World War II Aviation tours — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, 755 Aviation Way, $11-$17, free for WWII Veterans. Tickets: worldwariiaviation.org.

Pikes Peak Detachment of the Marine Corps League Meeting — 8 a.m. breakfast, meeting starts at 9 a.m., third Saturday, DAV Chapter 26, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., $10 for breakfast; pikespeakmcl.org.

Dutch Nelsen Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association — 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon, third Saturdays, Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada Ave. Open to all who served in Korea 1945 to present; Mike Thomason, 719-214-6121.

Women’s Army United, Chapter 75 Meeting — 10 a.m. fourth Saturdays, Sand Creek Police Dept., 950 Academy Park Loop. All women veterans are invited to attend; Cindy, 719-660-3641.

DAV Chapter 26 Bingo — Doors open at 4:30 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m., Sundays, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., 12 or older; dav26co.org.

Want to get the word out about your military or veterans event? Email carlotta.olson@gazette.com with details.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Langley events for the week starting May 19, 2022 – Aldergrove Star

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Langley events for the week starting May 19, 2022 - Aldergrove Star

Contact event organizers with any questions, including costs, age limits, and COVID precautions and vaccination requirements for in-person events.

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Tribute to Country Icons: Langley Charitable Nights next fundraiser at the George Preston Recreation Centre is Saturday, May 21 at 6 p.m. featuring a tribute to Alan Jackson, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard. Info: https://www.thefairhavengroup.com/langley-charitable-nights.

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Songstage: Ivan Boudreau hosts a night of songwriters in the round on May 21 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Bez Arts Hub, 20230 64th Ave. Features Jeff Plankenhorn, Meg Tennant, Robert Atyeo and Gary Comeau, and Brian Nicholl. In person or livestream ticket options. Info: bezartshub.com.

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May Day Parade and Celebration: 100th anniversary celebratiobn is Monday, May 23 in Fort Langley. Parade at 11 a.m. with activities in Fort Langley Park noon to 4 p.m. Free. Enjoy May Queen and royalty, May pole dancing, vendors, doof, rides for kids, mini golf, and a beer garden.

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Application deadline: 3rd annual Jodi Steeves Kindness Scholarship for Aldergrove Secondary students for those who go out of their way to be kind in their school, community and home. Application deadline is Thursday, May 26. Info: kindness@jodiandtheteam.com.

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Brookswood Car Show: Community car show runs 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, at Brookswood Secondary, 20902 37A Ave. to raise money for the school. Early bird registration: $15. At the gate registration: $20. Car show vehicles must arrive between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Rain or shine. Info: brookswoodcarshow.ca.

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Craft and Recycle Sale: Brookswood Senior Centre, 19899 36th Ave., has a combination craft sale and recycle (used goods) sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. Table rentals: $20 for non-members, free for members. Info: 604-530-4232.

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Brookswood Summerfest: Enjoy activities 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 with the return of the family-oriented gathering.

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Hub meeting: Langley Seniors in Action monthly meeting allows local seniors to gather virtually, collaborate and network. Open to seniors and those in the senior-serving organizations and businesses. Meetings are third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. Info: langleyseniorsinaction.ca/hub/meetings.

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Housing navigation: Seniors can receive help accessing SAFER and BC Housing, and obtain information on seniors rental housing options. Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m. Call 604-530-3020 ext. 306 to book an appointment.

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Walking Club: Open to any seniors, the walking club is Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Beginner and more advanced groups. Info and registration: Lindaw@lsrs.ca or 604-530-3020 ext. 303.

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Rockin’ Red Hats: Langley chapter is accepting new members. Red Hats is a playgroup for active senior women (65-plus) to make new friends and get together with other active senior women for fun and friendship. Activities include dinners, theater, walks, cards, craft fairs and more. Call Trish, 604-427-4366.

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Hominum Fraser Valley: Informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meets on the last Monday of every month. Information: Art, 604-477-9553 or aapearson@shaw.ca.

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Community Engagement: Langley Community Services Society program for senior immigrants who are permanent residents. Meet people from around the world, learn about topics such as Canadian culture, financial literacy, recipes, gardening and more. Free. In person at LCSS office, 5330 207th St. or online. Info and registration: Joohye Nam, 604-534-7921 ext. 1204 or jnam@lcss.ca.

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Volunteers needed: Critter Care Wildlife Society looking for volunteers for various duties (animal capture, transport, painters, builders, gardeners, landscapers, general maintenance and labour. Info: Michelle Binnet, crittercare9@shaw.ca.

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Langley Newcomers and Friends: Women’s group meets on the first Tuesday of each month for outings and activities, including movie nights, brunch, lunch, socials, walks and more. Info: langleynewcomers.webs.com.

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Meditation: Free session Thursdays 7 to 8 p.m. at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum Rotary Interpretive Centre, 21177 Fraser Hwy. Folding chairs available on site or bring one. Hosted by Melissa Kramer, Low Entropy Foundation. Open to all skill levels and those wanting to learn more. Info: www.lowentropy.org/events.

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Singles Social Walking Club: Singles 55+ do walks in Surrey, Langley, etc. Saturdays, Sundays and stat holidays. Walk at 10 a.m. with brunch 11 a.m. Info: sherrysands4@gmail.com or Sherry, 604-531-4427.

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Queen Mum’s Jewels: Women’s group meets at various venues for socializing and activities, such as luncheons, brunch, movies, live theatre, games, bus tours, fashion shows and more. Info: bgfleming@shaw.ca.

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Prostate Cancer Support Group: Group meets monthly in the Arbor Room at Valley View Memorial Garden, 14644 72nd Ave. Open to any interested in prostate cancer. Info: 604-594-5257.

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Groups are welcome to submit information about upcoming community events in Langley. Click here. Publication is at the discretion of the newspaper, and host groups are responsible for keeping their information up to date.

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Colorado Springs area military events starting May 8

Colorado Springs area military events starting May 8

EVENTS

MAY 15

719 Battle of the Food Trucks — To benefit Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 530 Communication Circle, $30-$35. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2wetkmcr.

MAY 19

Armed Forces Awards Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., DoubleTree hotel, 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., $10 and up. Reservations: tinyurl.com/574yzhyk.

Rocky Mountain Scramble — To benefit military active-duty, veterans and their families, 1:30 p.m., The Broadmoor Golf Club, 1 Lake Ave., go online for prices. Registration: e.givesmart.com/events/nxK.

MAY 20

Citizen Soldier Connection Gala — To benefit military veterans, active duty and their families, 6-10 p.m., Broadmoor’s Cheyenne Lodge, 4199 S. Club Drive, $50. Registration required by Thursday: 2022cscgala.givesmart.com.

MAY 28

Flags for Veterans Graves — American Legion Post 1910 and VFW Post 6051 of Woodland Park will place flags on the graves of our veterans, 10 a.m., Woodland Park Cemetery, 650 Short Ave., Woodland Park. All military veterans and public invited to attend; agcsret@hotmail.com, post1980.org.

MAY 29

Memorial Day Run & March — To benefit Colorado Veterans Project, 6:30 a.m., UCHealth Park, 4385 Tutt Blvd., go online for prices. Registration: memorialdaymarch.com.

MAY 30

Memorial Day Ceremony — Hosted by American Legion Post 1910 and VFW Post 6051 of Woodland Park, 11 a.m., Woodland Park Cemetery, 650 Short Ave., Woodland Park; agcsret@hotmail.com, post1980.org.

JUNE 10

UCHealth Memorial Golf Tournament — 7 a.m., Eisenhower Golf Club, Air Force Academy, $250. Registration: uchealthmemorialcares.org/golf.

JUNE 11

The Angel Gala — To benefit Angels of America’s Fallen, 5 p.m., Broadmoor Hall, 15 Lake Circle, $175. Registration: aoafallen.org.

JUNE 15

Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast — To benefit military families, 5:30-9 a.m., downtown Colorado Springs, $5. Tickets: cswesternstreetbreakfast.com.

JULY 15

Victory Service Dogs Charity Golf Tournament — 7:30 a.m., Patty Jewett Golf Course, 900 E. Espanola St., $100. Registration: tinyurl.com/2uzpwrvd.

ONGOING

Comeback Yoga — Free in-person and virtual yoga classes for military service members and their families; comebackyoga.org.

DAV Chapter 26 Membership Meetings — Hot meal at 5 p.m., meeting starts at 6 p.m., second Tuesdays, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., open to all veterans and their guests; dav26co.org.

410 Veterans Group Meeting — 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Black Eyed Pea, 887 N. Academy Blvd. All veterans and spouses, all branches and eras welcome; 719-460-6317.

Women’s Equine-Assisted Mental Health Group — 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. Hosted by StableStrides for women veterans who have experienced trauma. Call for information: 719-495-3908.

Men’s Equine-Assisted Mental Health Group — 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays. Hosted by StableStrides for men looking for an active and solution-oriented therapy to manage symptoms of PTSD, depression or anxiety. Call for information: 719-495-3908.

The Southern Colorado Retiree Assistance Council Meeting — 11 a.m. second Wednesdays, The Hub, Peterson Space Force Base. Open to all military retirees and surviving spouses; 719-556-7153.

The National Museum of World War II Aviation tours — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, 755 Aviation Way, $11-$17, free for WWII Veterans. Tickets: worldwariiaviation.org.

Pikes Peak Detachment of the Marine Corps League Meeting — 8 a.m. breakfast, meeting starts at 9 a.m., third Saturday, DAV Chapter 26, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., $10 for breakfast; pikespeakmcl.org.

Dutch Nelsen Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association — 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon, third Saturdays, Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada Ave. Open to all who served in Korea 1945 to present; Mike Thomason, 719-214-6121.

Women’s Army United, Chapter 75 Meeting — 10 a.m. fourth Saturdays, Sand Creek Police Dept., 950 Academy Park Loop. All women veterans are invited to attend; Cindy, 719-660-3641.

DAV Chapter 26 Bingo — Doors open at 4:30 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m., Sundays, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., 12 or older; dav26co.org.

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Sarnia summer events program starting back up – The Sarnia Journal

Sarnia summer events program starting back up - The Sarnia Journal

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The Summer Outdoor Concert Series is returning to parks and pavilions across the city this year. In this file photo, Monique D’Arcy performs a Disney tune in Germain Park Gardens.
Glenn Ogilvie Photo

Journal Staff

Sarnia’s popular Summer Events Program is returning this year with a lineup of free, family-friendly events from June to August. Main events include:

* Summer Outdoor Concert Series (June 7 – Aug. 25) – live music at various locations Monday to Thursday, including Canatara Park, Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Centennial Park, Suncor Agora, Kenwick Park Gazebo, Germain Park Garden and Paul Blundy Park.

* Kids Funfest (June 11) – showcases of child and family-oriented organizations and services, with games, interactive activities and more.

* Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Garden Party (June 4) – a garden party hosted by the Sarnia Historical Society and the City, at Germain Park. Pre-registration required.

* Community Better Challenge (June 1-30) – a competition rewarding Canada’s Most Active Community with $100,000 towards physical activity initiatives, led by the ParticipACTION organization.

For more, visit https://www.sarnia.ca/play/city-signature-events/

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Special events set to return to Sidney parks starting in May – Saanich News

Special events set to return to Sidney parks starting in May - Saanich News

Several familiar special events are returning to the Saanich Peninsula starting in mid-May, but the costly provision of portable toilets has discouraged others.

Bruce DeMaere, Sidney’s manager of engineering, said in a staff report addressed Monday (April 25) the municipality has received an “influx of applications” for the use of public parks and facilities for events following the lifting of pandemic restrictions.

He added that special events that include food services or which expect to draw moderate crowds over a longer period have to provide portable toilets, but not everyone can secure them.

“Some organizers of the smaller scale community events have reported the costs and challenges of providing portable toilets are too prohibitive, resulting in some organizers withdrawing event applications,” he said.

The municipality is currently planning for a new public washroom facility along the waterfront and DeMaere predicted that would help with events in Beacon Park, which tends to see the majority of applications.

DeMaere told councillors Monday the facility is still being designed, with construction scheduled to start later this year and be completed in early 2023.

Relaxing the requirement for portable toilets may place undue pressure on the use of washrooms of local businesses, he added, but would also help support smaller scale events.

When asked by Coun. Terri O’Keeffe whether the municipality had looked into absorbing the costs of providing portable toilets for the summer, DeMaere said staff had inquired about rentals, but have not received much feedback. “(The construction industry) has a big handle on them,” he said, adding that an accessible, portable toilet would cost about $3,000 to purchase, with operational and maintenance costs on top.

Also on Monday council voted to waive provisions of the municipality’s noise bylaw concerning amplified sound for seven special events this summer, six of which in Beacon Park.

Spring events kick off Thursday, May 19, when middle and secondary school music students from School District 63 will perform in the park, with the show starting at 9 a.m. and running through 1 p.m. The Festive Brass Ensemble will also perform.

Then, the skateboard park in Tulista Park will host skaters of various age groups on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a competition and BBQ.

Cascadia Seaweed Corp., in partnership with their brand Kove Ocean Food, will host a mindfulness morning on June 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Beacon Park.

The event will guide participants through guided meditation and yoga stretches, finishing with a plunge into the ocean at Glass Beach. Amplified soft music will play throughout the event.

On June 11 Beacon Park will host three local cover bands playing contemporary music in a fundraiser for the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank from noon to 4 p.m. The following day the park will host children’s piano recitals from 2 to 3 p.m.

On Saturday, June 18, Will + Wheel Hair Lounge will host a pride picnic on the lawn of Beacon Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plans call for a local cafe to provide lunches, subject to the availability of portable toilets.

The Salish Sea Lantern Festival, organized by the ArtSea Community Arts Council will also return to Beacon Park on Aug. 20 with the event running from 6 to 10 p.m.

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COVID-19: Province lifts proof of vaccination requirement for events and restaurants; booster shots starting for those over 70

COVID-19: Province lifts proof of vaccination requirement for events and restaurants; booster shots starting for those over 70
Health Minister Adrian Dix. Government of B.C. photo

VICTORIA – As people in B.C. continue to get vaccinated, the province continues with previously announced plans to further lift COVID-19 restrictions, while protecting those most at risk with the launch of the spring booster vaccine program.

“Thanks to the many British Columbians who have stayed up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, we are seeing high levels of immunity and protection in our communities,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, in a news release. “Boosters are an important part of continuing to protect those who are most at risk as restrictions continue to be lifted, and I encourage everyone to make time in their day to get a booster dose.”

To protect seniors, the province has begun rolling out a spring booster vaccine program for seniors in long-term care and assisted living facilities. Community-dwelling seniors over the age of 70 and Indigenous people over the age of 55 will also begin receiving their invitations for their spring booster dose – a new booster dose for eligible seniors who received their third shot six months ago or more. People can use their invitation to schedule their appointment in health authority clinics or at participating pharmacies. A call centre will also continue to be available for those who are not able to book online.

People who are clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) continue to be prioritized for their COVID-19 vaccinations. Those who have received their full three-dose primary series are eligible for their first booster dose about six months after their previous dose.

The spring booster vaccine program will provide a new boost of immunity for eligible seniors, as public health has indicated immunity in older people can wane in that time. The new booster will help to maintain and lengthen protection against severe outcomes of COVID-19, especially hospitalization and death.

The first booster shot provides protection in all ages and anyone who has not yet received their first booster dose are strongly encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Booster doses will be either the Moderna or Pfizer (mRNA) vaccine. Both vaccines are effective, interchangeable and you may receive either.

“Today, as we continue our progress managing COVID-19, we are easing restrictions and, at the same time, taking important steps to boost our immunity and keep people safe,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer. “As we all do our part – to get vaccinated, use our layers of protection and stay home when we are ill, we will continue to adjust our response as the pandemic evolves.”

Starting on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 12:01 a.m., the following changes will take place:

  • Showing the BC Vaccine Card proof of vaccination to access events, services and businesses will no longer be required. Individual businesses and organizations can choose to continue requiring the BC Vaccine Card on their premises.
  • The remainder of the Workplace Safety Order will expire, which means that businesses are transitioning back to communicable disease plans to reduce risk of all communicable disease.
  • The requirement for students residing in residence to be fully vaccinated under the Post-secondary Institution Housing COVID-19 Preventative Measures Order will be repealed.

The easing of restrictions is based on ongoing and careful review of data by the provincial health officer and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). Everyone will adjust to the changes in restrictions at their own pace, and it is important to be respectful of other people’s comfort levels.

Vaccinations remain the primary layer of protection that have limited severe health outcomes from COVID-19. Of all eligible adults in B.C., 93.8 per cent (4,057,726 people) have received their first dose, 91.5% (3,957,573 people) received their second dose and 59.5 per cent (2,571,726 people) have received a third dose.

B.C. has also increased the supply of rapid tests, helping people monitor and manage mild COVID-19 symptoms at home. Currently, rapid antigen tests, in kits of five tests, are available to people aged 18 years and older through community pharmacies. As of Monday, April 11, 2022, citizens can pick up rapid tests without needing to show their B.C. personal health number.

As of Monday, April 4, 2022, nine million tests have been shipped to pharmacy distributors with more than 4.3 million rapid tests dispensed through more than 1,300 participating pharmacies. Across all priority populations and pharmacies, more than 40 million tests have been distributed.

The province, provincial health officer and BC Centre for Disease Control will continue to monitor COVID-19 cases, hospitalization, critical care and death rates very closely in the weeks and months ahead.