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Chilliwack Connect on Oct. 3 links those in-need with local support services

Connecting with people in need

Chilliwack Connect on Oct. 3 links those in-need with local support services, a day of pampering, and a variety of donated items.

Chilliwack Connect on Oct. 3 links those in-need with local support services
The Purple Light Nights campaign begins Oct. 1 at Ken's Tire & Wheel. Pick up a purple light bulb or wristband to show that there is no place for domestic violence in our community.

Purple lights illuminate awareness, education and support

Shine a purple light bulb during the month of October to support the Purple Light Nights campaign against domestic violence.

The Purple Light Nights campaign begins Oct. 1 at Ken's Tire & Wheel. Pick up a purple light bulb or wristband to show that there is no place for domestic violence in our community.
Come celebrate Seniors Day on October 1 at the Landing Sports Centre from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. The day will feature over 50 exhibitors

Learn, celebrate and be heard on Seniors Day

Celebrate Seniors Day on Oct. 1 at the Landing Sports Centre, featuring over 50 exhibitors, expert guest speakers and live entertainment.

Come celebrate Seniors Day on October 1 at the Landing Sports Centre from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. The day will feature over 50 exhibitors
The Community Forest project is seeking volunteers for the next trail-building day on Sunday

Community Forest trail-building continues on Sunday

Explore Chilliwack: Volunteers have made great progress building trails in the Community Forest. The fun continues Sept. 27 at 1 p.m.

The Community Forest project is seeking volunteers for the next trail-building day on Sunday
A little library has been installed in the Garrison Crossing community. Neighbours gathered on Sept. 16 as the library was unveiled and Mayor Sharon Gaetz read to the children.

Little Free Library opens in Garrison Crossing

A little library has opened in a Garrison Crossing park, allowing neighbours and children to come together to borrow and share books.

A little library has been installed in the Garrison Crossing community. Neighbours gathered on Sept. 16 as the library was unveiled and Mayor Sharon Gaetz read to the children.
Akon took the stage at Evergreen Hall Sept. 19

Akon brings ‘Stadium’ tour to Chilliwack

Akon took the stage at Evergreen Hall Sept. 19, performing his fan-favourite tracks in preparation for the release of his new album.

Akon took the stage at Evergreen Hall Sept. 19
Hunger Awareness Week serves to interrupt our fascination with food by instead putting the focus on hunger.

Take a new perspective during Hunger Awareness Week

Food Banks Canada wants to interrupt our fascination with food by instead putting the focus on hunger.

Hunger Awareness Week serves to interrupt our fascination with food by instead putting the focus on hunger.
The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride cyclists stopped in Chilliwack on September 10. The ride has raised more that $9 million since 2008.

Cyclists ride coast-to-coast to fight childhood cancer

The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride cyclists stopped in Chilliwack on Day 1 of their 17-day journey from White Rock to Halifax.

The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride cyclists stopped in Chilliwack on September 10. The ride has raised more that $9 million since 2008.
SuperCare Pharmacy has opened in downtown Chilliwack

Experience Downtown: SuperCare Pharmacy

After three years of success running Hope Pharmacy, O'hana has opened SuperCare Pharmacy in downtown Chilliwack.

SuperCare Pharmacy has opened in downtown Chilliwack
Dolores Weston and Joan Sheanh have been matched through the Chilliwack Senior Peer Counsellors program. The fall training program begins Sept. 21

Making a difference in your retirement

Retirees are encouraged to attend Senior Peer Counsellors training beginning Sept 21 to help local seniors in need of a friend.

Dolores Weston and Joan Sheanh have been matched through the Chilliwack Senior Peer Counsellors program. The fall training program begins Sept. 21
The beautifully redesigned

Skelton Park roots run deep

Explore Chilliwack: Skelton Park is special to the surrounding retirement community, and to the late Norman and Agnes Skelton.

The beautifully redesigned
Cathie Sessions and fellow volunteers coordinated the registration for Elder College on Sept. 15. Adults age 50+ signed up for dozens of exciting courses to expand their knowledge this fall.

Elder College classes begin soon, registration continues

Adults age 50 and older registered for dozens of exciting Elder College courses on Tuesday. Registration continues in-office until October.

Cathie Sessions and fellow volunteers coordinated the registration for Elder College on Sept. 15. Adults age 50+ signed up for dozens of exciting courses to expand their knowledge this fall.
UFV Professor David Thomson will be discussing your digital afterlife in the second annual Bucket List Festival on Sept. 26

Bucket List Festival is back, addresses digital after-life

The Bucket List Festival returns Sept. 26, featuring engaging speakers, helpful resources and awesome bucket list prize experiences.

UFV Professor David Thomson will be discussing your digital afterlife in the second annual Bucket List Festival on Sept. 26
The work by First Nations artists Terry Horne

Plaza upgrade a celebration of native art

The work by First Nations artists Terry Horne, Stan Greene, Fred Jackson, and Wayne Williams has been installed in Vedder Crossing plaza.

The work by First Nations artists Terry Horne
The 25th annual Parkinson SuperWalk takes place September 8 at Evergreen Hall. Participants walk to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research.

Tuesday marks 25th annual Parkinson SuperWalk

The Parkinson SuperWalk takes place September 8 at 2 p.m., to raise funds for Parkinson's research, education and support services.

The 25th annual Parkinson SuperWalk takes place September 8 at Evergreen Hall. Participants walk to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research.
Chilliwack moms will rappel from a 20-storey building on September 9 as a fundraiser for Easter Seals House

Local supermoms go out on a limb

Two brave Chilliwack moms take on the 20-storey Easter Seals Drop Zone on September 9.

Chilliwack moms will rappel from a 20-storey building on September 9 as a fundraiser for Easter Seals House
World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 brings people together to remember those who've been lost to suicide and to support suicide prevention and mental health.

Reach out for mental health this Thursday

World Suicide Prevention Day takes place September 10 at Sto:lo Nation Grounds. This year's theme is Reaching Out to Save Lives.

World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 brings people together to remember those who've been lost to suicide and to support suicide prevention and mental health.
The Children's Arts Festival takes place September 19. Kids of all ages are invited to create projects

Kids can create, dance and learn at the Children’s Arts Festival

The Children's Arts Festival takes place September 19. Kids will create art projects, learn dances, attend awesome performances, and more.

The Children's Arts Festival takes place September 19. Kids of all ages are invited to create projects
Watch for artist Marie Lorenz early on Sept 2 as she floats down the Fraser in a handmade boat

Boating artist travels through Chilliwack

Watch for artist Marie Lorenz early on Sept 2 as she floats down the Fraser in a handmade boat - part of a week-long creative voyage.

Watch for artist Marie Lorenz early on Sept 2 as she floats down the Fraser in a handmade boat
Team Wobbly Legs prepares for the 2015 BC Ride to Conquer Cancer August 29-30. The team is made up of Tracy Thengs (left)

Local cyclists conquer cancer with their wheels

Chilliwack "Team Wobbly Legs" prepares for the 200-km BC Ride to Conquer Cancer taking place August 29-30.

Team Wobbly Legs prepares for the 2015 BC Ride to Conquer Cancer August 29-30. The team is made up of Tracy Thengs (left)