There will be dinner, music and a whole lot of history at the Chilliwack Salvation Army's 100th big birthday celebration.
The organization has marked this milestone with a massive fundraising campaign, and they're getting closer to their goal every day. But for three days, they'll be celebrating as they take the time to look back at their first 100 years.
They'll kick off with a 1920s-themed 100th birthday party at the Salvation Army church on Friday, Sept. 20, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 per student at the door, and it's open to those in Grades 6 through 12. The event will feature worship, dinner, and games.
And then, on Saturday, Sept. 21, they'll roll out the main event of this banner year, A Century of Hope Dinner and Concert. The evening begins with a catered Greek dinner at the Salvation Army Church (46420 Brooks Ave.), and continues with an inspiring concert afterward, held at the Chilliwack Alliance Church on 8700 Young Rd.
There will also be a large walk-through display, illustrating the deep roots the Salvation Army has in Chilliwack.
The concert will feature Simon Gough, the Salvation Army's territorial worship specialist, and what is sure to be a rousing performance by the Seattle Temple Band and Songsters. Guests will also be treated to stories, videos and anecdotes highlighting the work that the Salvation Army has done over the last 100 years.
Tickets are available for just the concert at $25 each. Tickets for dinner and the concert are $45 each at: Eventbrite: A Century of Hope Dinner and Concert
The weekend will wrap up with a service on Sunday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. It is open to the public, and will feature special guests from the previous night's concert, the Seattle Temple Brass Band and Songsters, followed by a parking lot party after the service, with hot dogs and a bouncy castle.
