September 26

. The Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie Seniors Network and Ridge Meadows Seniors Society are hosting a mature driver's workshop for older adults, at the seniors centre, 12150 224th St., from 10 to 11: 30 a.m. Participants should register for the free event by calling Heather at 604-786-7404 or emailing htreleaven@shaw.ca.

September 26

. Kanaka open mic features tenor banjo and tenor guitarist Douglas Frazer from 5 to 7: 30 p.m. at the Kanaka Creek Coffee, #101-24155 102nd Ave., Maple Ridge. Info: 604-463-6727.

September 27

. Grade 10 and 11 students are invited to an information session about the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. The meeting for interested students and parents takes place at 7 p.m. at Thomas Haney Secondary School, Room 2008. Info: Mike Murray at 6044673552 (Haney Rotary), or Ineke Boekhorst at 604-467-2420 (Meadowridge Rotary).

September 27

. Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents Abra Cadabra, a tribute to the music of ABBA at The ACT. Tickets can be bought by calling 604-476-2787, by going to www.theactmapleridge.org, or at The ACT box office. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is at 7: 30 p.m.

September 27

. Learn all about Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) and how they work. The ABCs of RESPs takes place at the Maple Ridge Library at 7 p.m. Info: 604-467-7417.

September 27

. Blue Heron Toastmasters meets every Thursday from 7: 30 to 9: 30 p.m. at Pitt Meadows City hall. Info: Andrew Thompson at 604-460-0339.

September 27

. The Chamber of Commerce serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is hosting a Blogging for Business workshop presented by the Social Chicks. Members are free and nonmembers are $10. Info: 604-463-3366 or chrissy@ridgemeadowschamber.com.

September 28

. Time to Tell is an Immigrant Services Society of BC series designed to help immigrants learn about their community and Canadian society. The first session, Dialogue Around Culture, takes place at the Maple Ridge Library at 1 p.m. For more information, call the Maple Ridge Library at 604-467-7417.

September 28

. Hominum Fraser Valley, an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual, and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated, or single, meets at 7: 30 p.m. Info and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

September 29

. Maple Ridge Fraternal Order of Eagles holds a fundraiser charity concert featuring Rob Hess and friends, Roslyn Delmonico, Donna Lum, and Rockin' Rick Myers at 23461 Fern Cres. from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: Eric Phillips at ephillips6795@shaw.ca or 604-465-6795.

National Family Week

. To celebrate National Family Week, a free event for moms full of tips and tricks for taking care of oneself, takes place from 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre, 12027 Harris Rd., on on Oct. 4. To reserve a seat, go to www.helpforfamiliesca. com. Info: Tania Bryan at help4familiesca@ gmail.com. Registration closes Sept. 30.

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