Cultural Connections Opportunity - Association Francaphone de la Vallé du Fraser

You are invited to Café de l'Amitié. This monthly event is a great opportunity for friendly French conversations, open to all Francophones and Francophiles. It takes place at Afterthoughts in Abbotsford (#100-3050 Gladwin Rd).

The next Café de l'Amitié is on Friday, November 1, from 4 PM to 6 PM.

The December on is on December 6 at the same time and place.

Please see the flyer for all the details.

Contact this email (francosdufraser@gmail.com) for any questions.

Also, next week is La Semaine de l’immigration francophone across Canada, making this event a wonderful occasion to celebrate and connect with the Francophone community. Here’s more info: https://semaine.immigrationfrancophone.ca

Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch - Archway Community Services Food Bank

You are invited to one of Abbotsford’s Christmas traditions! Join us in celebrating the 12th Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch

Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Time: 10am – 1pm
Location: Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre, 36035 N Parallel Rd, Abbotsford

The community is invited to bring a toy or financial donation and stay for brunch, live entertainment, and a visit with Santa. All donated toys and funds will go towards the Christmas Bureau – a program that ensures children in Abbotsford get to experience the joy of receiving a gift on Christmas morning.

Here is the link to check out all the details fo the event: Toys for tots Abbotsford | Food Bank Archway Food Bank

And here is the link with all the drop off locations for donations: Toys for Tots Drop Off Locations Abbotsford | Food Bank Archway Food Bank

For families with children and seniors looking for the ingredients to a Christmas meal and gifts, they can apply for the Christmas Bureau program here: https://www.abbotsfordfoodbank.com/need-food/#Christmas

Involve Symposium - Sustainability Edition

Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: MCA Auditorium 32315 South Fraser Way

This is a free day of learning about sustainability and how to integrate it into your work and organization. This year there will be a great line-up of 15 exciting workshops, an outstanding keynote, the City Studio Hubbub Project Expo and a host of exciting networking opportunities and sponsors.  Please see the brochure for the day at a glance.

Please share widely and encourage your network to register – its free and includes lunch and goodies provided by sponsors.

Register at: www.abbotsford.ca/involve

Salvation Army Kettle Campaign - Your Support Needed

The 2024 Kettle Take Over Campaign runs from November 29th to December 24th, 2024 this year!

Here's how you can help reach their goal of $150,000

CLICK HERE to pick a date and a kettle location

- there are 15 different locations in Abbotsford and Mission to choose from, the tabs at the top will get you to all those locations.

Email cascade.kettles@salvationarmy.ca or call 604-309-0660 if you have any questions or need any help signing up.

Fill as many shifts as you are able with members of your team!

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17th Annual Abbotsford Santa Shuffle - 5K Race and Elf Walk

Date: Saturday, December 7, Race at 10am
Location: Mill Lake Park Bevan Entrance

Run, walk and donate to help feed people in need this Christmas right here in the Fraser Valley.

REGISTER HERE

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