January 17

. Dorjechange Centre offers meditation classes from 7 to 8 p.m. at the CEED Centre, 11739 223rd St. Suggested donation is $10.

January 17

. Maple Ridge Library will be hosting Long-term Care: Navigating the System at 7 p.m. This is the first in a series of talks offered by the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Seniors Network. Info: 604-467-7417.

January 17

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

January 18 & 19

. The Wizard of Oz, put on by the musical theatre group of the Bergthorson Academy of Music, is coming to the main stage at The ACT. Performances are on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at The ACT: $12 in advance, four for $40, or $15 at the door.

January 19

. There will be a free artist presentation at 11 a.m. by Shari Pratt, who currently has an exhibit at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery entitled Lost and Found. The show runs until Feb. 2.

January 19

. A pub night will be held at Samz Neighborhood Pub at 19267 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows, at 6 p.m. to benefit charity work in Rwanda. Tickets are $20 and buys a burger (beef, veggie, or chicken), a choice of side, and a beer. There will also be a silent auction, prize raffle, and a 50-50 draw.

January 20

. Alouette Field Naturalists are going to Port Coquitlam wetlands. Meet at Harris Road and Dewdney Trunk Road at 9: 30 a.m. Info: Duanne at 604-463-8743.

January 21

. Pitt Meadows Garden Club is inviting members and anyone interested to its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Heather Feund. The club meets at the Pitt Meadows Community Hall at the corner Harris and Ford roads.

January 22

. Captain's Table Games Tournament will take place at 12 p.m. at Willow Manor, 12275 224th St., Maple Ridge. RSVP to Wendy at 604-466-8602 as space is limited.

January 22

. World Film series begins at the Maple Ridge Library with Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring, a Korean movie from 2003. The series runs until Feb. 26 starting at 6 p.m. Info: 604-467-7417.

January 23

. Maple Ridge Library will be holding an information session on eBooks and eReaders at 7 p.m. Learn about eReaders, how they work, and how to download free library books. Info: Maple Ridge Library at 604467-7417.

January 23

. Maple Ridge Library begins its Social Networking Series with Facebook at 2 p.m. for those who are new to social media. Info: 604-467-7417.

Ridge garden club

. The Maple Ridge Garden Club will not meet in January. Their next meeting is on Feb. 20. Info: 604-4672956.

Ladies meet

. Ladies' Coffee and More meets at Grace Community Church, 12240 Harris Rd. from 10: 30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays. Info: Jayne at 604465-6897.

Spiritual care needed

. Ridge Meadows Hospital is looking for spiritual-care volunteers to support the residents of Baillie House. Sessions begin Jan. 22 and run for six weeks. For more information, contact Alan Anderson at 604-476-7888 ext. 552700 or email Alan. Anderson@fraserhealth.ca to register.

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