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CSS has talent On May 23 CSS Has Talent is back. It will start at 7 p.m. in the Chilliwack secondary gymnasium and will run for about two hours with a short intermission. This event is by donation only and all proceeds go towards the Salvation Army. There will be 11 acts performing, ranging from singing to dancing to rapping. Concession for the night will be provided by the CSS African Relief Club, with proceeds going towards the Wanted Children Foundation. Pennies will also be collected for the We Create Change campaign. For more information visit the Facebook page: CSS Has Talent.

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. Golden Ears Writers host a talk at The ACT at 7 p.m. on How to Work with an Editor with editor Lesley Cameron who will explain the mysteries of the editing process.

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. Staying Healthy: Proactive Aging is a workshop that will provide a road map for navigating challenges of getting older. What can we can do as individuals and as societies to ensure good health and social participation?

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• Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild will be meeting at Whonnock Lake Centre at 7:30 p.m. They encourage visitors, guests, and new or potential members to join us. Besides spinners and weavers, they welcome felters, knitters, basket makers, and anyone interested in any other fibre arts. For more information, call Marie at 604-462-9059.

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May 12: Mother's Day . Maple Ridge Historical Society holds its Mother's Day Tea at Haney House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a new Anne Haney display. Admission is $6. Info: Allison at 604-463-5311.

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May 7: Retired teachers . Retired Maple Ridge Teachers Association and CUPE staff from Maple Ridge Secondary will hold a luncheon at noon at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 88, 12101 224th St.

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May 2: Health . Maple Ridge Better Breathers Club is meeting in the Fraser Room at the Maple Ridge Library from noon to 1: 30 p.m. Their guest speaker will be RCMP officer Steve Terrilon. Info: Heidi at 604466-1633.

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Student art On now at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre art gallery is the annual exhibition of high school students from School District 33. On display is a selection of art from Grade 10, 11 and 12 students. Featured is a wide range of topics and media, including paintings, drawing, printmaking, digital art, photography, ceramics, sculpture and more.

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. The Caring Place is celebrating its 10th anniversary at its current location at 222nd Street and Lougheed Highway with an open house, local dignitaries, and a barbecue lunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: www. caringplace.ca.

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Bozzini's welcomes back to the Upstairs Lounge an intimate performance by a true Canadian pop icon, Alfie Zap-pacosta. Edmonton's Andrew Glover will join him on piano. Zappacosta was set to return to Chilliwack for a pair of concert dates at Bozzini's Upstairs in January, but a medical condition prevented him from flying. Zappacosta performs April 25. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 and available now at Bozzini's or call 604-792-0744 to reserve by phone.

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. "Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health" takes place from 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. Learn strategies and set goals for improving the health of your mind, body, and spirit. Anyone interested in brain health is welcome to attend. Pre-registration is required to Dorothy or Lori at 604-298-0780 or by email to dleclair@alzheimerbc.org or lkelly@ alzheimerbc.org.

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April 18...A presentation on housing for seniors will be held at Maple Ridge Library, #130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Anna Truong, Housing Manager from the Seniors Services Society will present on housing available to low-income seniors and how to access them.

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. Golden Ears Writers Lobby Night meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at The ACT, 11944 Haney Pl., and presents "Unlock Your Writing Creativity: An evening of tips and techniques." Info: www.facebook.com/ events/438123962937168/ or educationwatch@gmail.com. Adult writers only.

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• Ridge Meadows Ex-Service Women’s group meets at the Royal Canadian Legion, 12101 224th St. Lunch is at noon and the business meeting is at 1 p.m.

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• Ridge Meadows Ex-Service Women’s group meets at the Royal Canadian Legion, 12101 224th St. Lunch is at noon and the business meeting is at 1 p.m.

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. A Seniors Helping Seniors meeting takes place at 9: 30 a.m. at the seniors centre, 12150 224th St.

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Film series is back The Chilliwack Arts Council and the Toronto Film Festival Circuit co-present the 2013 Chilliwack Arts Council International Film Series: April 10, Stories We Tell (documentary; Canada; English); April 17, The Angels' Share (comedy/ drama; UK/France/Belgium/ Italy; English); April 24, A Royal Affair (drama/history/ romance; Denmark/Sweden/ Czech Republic/Germany; Danish subtitled); May 1, Quartet (drama/romance; UK; English); May 8, The Sapphires (biography/comedy/drama/ musical; Australia; English). All films are at 7 p.m. at the Cottonwood 4 Cinemas. Ticket prices are $6 per screening. Save money with a $30 series pass for all six films, which can be purchased in advance from The Bookman, located at 45939 Wellington Ave. For more information call 604-769-ARTS (2787) or visit www.chilliwackartscouncil. com.