Happy Anniversary Roadhouse Bake Shoppe

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Congratulations to Roadhouse Bake Shoppe!  It is their one year anniversary this week and on Saturday, July 3rd they are celebrating… you’re invited!  Mouth watering baked goods, a fantastic selection of cheeses, condiments, olives, bread animals, deli meats and gourmet foods produced by local artisans.

From 10AM – 4PM enjoy vendor demos, in-store specials and lots of samples.  The Roadhouse Bake Shoppe will be unveiling their brand new pastry line-up this day as well!  

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Canada Day Flash Mob Dance

Monday, June 14th, 2010

This is just way too much fun!

Feeling the pride and buzz after the 2010 Olympics, Langley’s Maria Martini joined forces with Marlise McCormick who was the Associate Director of Choreography for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games’ Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Together with award-winning songwriters Bob Buckley and Brian Gibson, they are planning a 1000 person flash mob dance at Langley’s Canada Day festivities.

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You’re Still Not Online?

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Do you own, work at or know of a local business who is not utilizing the internet as well as it could be?

It’s 2010 and unfortunately many local businesses still are not taking this whole internet thing seriously.  Have you ever said or thought the following:  ”My niece built me a little website in high school class, that’s all my business needs.”  ”Social media and online advertising?  Too confusing, no thanks.”  Or worse case scenario: “I’m not sure I need to be online.”

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BC Summer Games Seeking Volunteers

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

The 2010 BC Summer Games are taking place in the Township of Langley!  This great weekend of sport will showcase our province’s top athletes and will welcome the province to our spectacular Fraser Valley!

Presently the Games are seeking 4000 volunteers for everything from photography to food services, registration & results, communications, medical services… there are a lot of volunteers required in a multitude of areas.

If you are interested in volunteering your time, please submit an application and let them know what you’d be willing to help out with on July 22 – 25, 2010.

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Vote For Abbotsford’s Supermodelquin

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

UPDATE: MAGGI WON!  CONGRATULATIONS MAGGI!!!!

Have you seen the Old Navy commercials with the Supermodelquins?  Did you know there was a real Supermodelquin search? Abbotsford’s Maggi G is the only Canadian finalist in the 2010 Old Navy Supermodelquin Search!

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Undies For Africa

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

When I see a local business doing something to help those in need, it sure does make me smile.

Nectar Lingerie in Fort Langley has launched a new campaign called Undies For Africa. This awesome initiative will be the collection of gently used bras and brand new underwear to be sent to the women on Zambia, to help lower the instances of sexual abuse, rape and the spread of infection.

Please bring your gently used bras and brand new women’s underwear to Nectar Lingerie.  

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Local Landscapers Renovate Ridge Meadows Hospice Grounds

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

This morning I caught up with a group of very generous local landscape professionals. Representatives from Beneath Your Feet Landscaping, Blasig Landscape & Construction, Golden Ears Landscaping, Janzen & Co. Landscaping, and The Green Man Landscape Services were working their buns off this sunny Earth Day as part of the PLANET Day of Service.  PLANET Day of Service is an internationally recognized grassroots event bringing landscape professionals together for volunteer projects which beautify the grounds of schools, parks, playgrounds, senior centers, shelters and anywhere that people enjoy green spaces. Today they were renovating the front grounds of the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society’s Bailey House and McKinney Creek residencese, on Laity Street in Maple Ridge.

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Free Yoga to Celebrate Hari Om Yoga’s 2nd Anniversary

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Congratulations to our friends at Hari Om Yoga; they are celebrating two years in business!  We introduced you to Hari Om Yoga a few weeks ago - have you had a chance to visit yet?

To celebrate this milestone, Hari Om Yoga is offering two days of FREE yoga classes!  

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Melange Celebrates 4 Years!

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Congratulations to Ocean Park’s Melange!  This fabulous travel accessories and gifts store is celebrating 4 years in business!

Melange has a marvelous selection of unique travel fashions and accessories, as well as whimsical gifts for adults and children. We know we can always find something special at Melange!

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LWH $50 GC Winner Announced

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Thanks to all who entered the Little White House contest!  We hope you are all able to visit this Fraser Valley gem sometime soon – you won’t be disappointed!!!

Little White House carries a charming collection of apparel, furnishings, jewellery, fine linens, gifts and lots more.  It’s absolutely fabulous!

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