The Stories That Shape Us: Collecting Memory at the Chilliwack Museum
“Everybody has a story to tell.”
That simple idea sits at the heart of Collecting Memory, the newest long-term exhibit at the Chilliwack Museum, on view until Fall 2028.
But this isn’t just about history. It’s about how history is chosen.
What Do We Remember… and What Gets Left Out?
Every community builds its identity through memory.
The stories we pass down.
The ones we celebrate.
The ones that get written into official records.
But Collecting Memory asks a bigger question: What about the stories that weren’t included?
This exhibit openly acknowledges that many voices in Chilliwack’s history, including Indigenous peoples, immigrants, minority communities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, have not always been equally represented. And it does something powerful. It makes space for them now.
A Living, Breathing Archive
What makes this exhibit different is that it isn’t fixed. It’s evolving.
Built in partnership with local community members and organizations, Collecting Memory reimagines the museum as something more than a place that stores the past. It becomes a living archive, shaped by real people, real experiences, and ongoing contributions. Through storytelling spaces, photographs, and shared memories, you’re not just learning about history. You’re witnessing it being expanded.
Rewritten.
Rebalanced.
Reclaimed.
Memory Is Something We Create Together
There’s a quiet invitation woven throughout this exhibit. To reflect on your own memories, to think about what you’ve been taught, and to consider what stories you might carry forward. Because memory isn’t just something we inherit. It’s something we actively shape as individuals, and as a community.
Plan Your Visit
Collecting Memory is on display at the Chilliwack Museum until Fall 2028, giving you plenty of time to experience it… but it’s one worth visiting sooner rather than later. Take your time with this one. It’s not just about looking back. It’s about understanding whose stories brought us here — and whose stories are still being told.
When you leave, you might find yourself asking: What stories have shaped you… and which ones are still missing?
Featured Artist of Chilliwack: Travis Clarke & Myth Valley Studios
We’ve partnered with the Chilliwack Arts Council (www.chilliwackartscouncil.com/) to create reels to highlight some of the amazing local artists we have in town. This series will contain a number of different artists that use different mediums for their art. We encourage you to follow them, comment on their work and maybe even purchase something from them to show your appreciation.
Don’t forget to follow and check out what our local Arts Council is doing to keep the arts alive and well in Chilliwack, too.
Our next Featured Artist of Chilliwack is Travis Clarke:
Check out Cathy Terepocki here.
Keep those dreams alive, you never know what can happen.
The right time, the right place, and voilà, you have an artist-led studio.
Congrats to Travis Clarke (@travis_sketches) on the first step toward building his dreams. Myth Valley Studio will be Chilliwack’s go-to artist-run space for retail, workshops, studio space, events, and a gallery!
Make sure to give @mythvalleystudio a follow to stay updated on when they’ll be open. AND get booking!
Featured Artist of Chilliwack: Ted Kim
We’ve partnered with the Chilliwack Arts Council (www.chilliwackartscouncil.com/) to create reels to highlight some of the amazing local artists we have in town. This series will contain a number of different artists that use different mediums for their art. We encourage you to follow them, comment on their work and maybe even purchase something from them to show your appreciation.
Don’t forget to follow and check out what our local Arts Council is doing to keep the arts alive and well in Chilliwack, too.
Our next Featured Artist of Chilliwack is Ted Kim:
Check out Cathy Terepocki here.
If you know the local music scene, you know Ted Kim. A gifted musician, producer, and a true Chilliwack local, Ted brings a rare mix of creativity and technical talent to everything he touches.
Whether he’s on stage or lifting up other artists from the community, Ted’s passion for sound and storytelling shines through. He’s one of the people helping shape the next wave of Chilliwack music, make sure to check him out!
Spring Break 2026 Activities
Spring Break is right around the corner, and if you’re staying local this year, the good news is there’s plenty to do in Chilliwack to keep the kids busy. Whether you’re looking to get outside, burn off some energy indoors, or try something new, here are a few ideas to help make the most of the break.
1. Explore Local Trails
Spring is a great time to get outside and enjoy Chilliwack’s trails. Family-friendly options like the Vedder River Rotary Trail, Teapot Hill, or the paths around Island 22 offer beautiful views and a chance for kids to stretch their legs.
2. Visit the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
This is one of the best spots in town for nature walks and wildlife spotting. During spring break there are often camps and activities where kids can explore wetlands, learn about local wildlife, and even do art inspired by nature.
3. Make a Splash at the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
If the weather isn’t cooperating, the wave pool, waterslide, and hot tubs make this a perfect indoor activity. It’s a great way for kids to burn off energy on those rainy spring days.
4. Get Creative at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre
Spring break art classes and workshops give kids the chance to try painting, crafting, and other hands-on creative activities in a fun environment.
5. Try Indoor Rock Climbing at Project Climbing Centre Chilliwack
Looking for something a little more adventurous? Indoor climbing is a fun challenge for kids and adults, with routes for all skill levels.
6. Hit the Playgrounds
Why settle for one park when you can make a day of it? Sardis Park, Vedder Park, Webster Park, and the newly redesigned Bill Kelly Park are all great spots to climb, slide, and run around.
7. Check Out Library Events
Local branches of the Fraser Valley Regional Library often host storytimes, crafts, and special activities for kids during spring break — and the best part is many of them are free.
8. Play Mini Golf at Cultus Lake Golf Club
Their putting course is a fun activity for families and a great excuse to spend a little time at Cultus Lake during the break.
9. Go Bird Watching or Wildlife Spotting
Chilliwack is a great place for birding, especially around Island 22 or the wetlands near the river. Bring binoculars and see what you can spot. Maybe pair this with a good bike ride to get a full scope of the beautiful area we live.
10. End the Day With Ice Cream
Because sometimes the best spring break activity is simply grabbing a treat and enjoying the sunshine. A stop at Kent’s Ice Cream Co. makes a pretty great ending to the day.
Check these spots out:
https://www.kentsicecreamco.ca/
https://www.bantericecream.com/
Spring Break doesn’t have to mean leaving town. With parks, trails, creative activities, and plenty of family-friendly spots, Chilliwack has lots of ways to keep kids entertained while making a few great memories along the way.
Other Events & Activities to Check Out:
BC Outdoor Show at Heritage Park (March 13-15)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park (Opens March 14)
Petey's Easter Eggstravaganza (Opens March 21)
Greendale Acres Sweet Spring (Opens March 27)
Visit the Chilliwack Museum & Archives (FREE)
Go Steelhead Fishing (Licence Required)
Bike along the Vedder Rotary Trail
Sign up for a program at the Library
Get out there and enjoy the couple weeks of Spring Break!!!
Museum Moments: Early Ukrainian Immigration to Chilliwack
Some fought for Canada.
Some were imprisoned by it.
And they were from the same community.
More than 150,000 Ukrainians came to Canada during the first wave of immigration in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many were farmers seeking land and opportunity. Others found work in mines and on railways, helping build the country’s infrastructure.
But the welcome was complicated.
During the First World War, over 5,000 Ukrainian Canadians were labeled “enemy aliens” and sent to internment camps. At the same time, thousands of Ukrainians served in the Canadian military. It’s a part of Canadian history that is not always widely known.
Here in Chilliwack, Ukrainian families built strong roots. In 1948, the Ukrainian Hall opened — funded through concerts, carolling, and volunteer labour. It became a place where culture, language, music, and dance could be preserved and passed on.
When Ukrainian identity was threatened abroad, it survived and flourished here.
Today, a fifth wave of Ukrainian newcomers continues to arrive in Canada. The story is not something locked in the past. It is ongoing.
The travelling exhibit “Canada, We Are Here!” is on now at the Chilliwack Museum. Admission is free, and it offers a powerful look at resilience, culture, and community — right here in our own backyard.
History feels different when you realize it happened on the same land you drive past every day.
Featured Artist of Chilliwack: Nina Kroeker
We’ve partnered with the Chilliwack Arts Council (www.chilliwackartscouncil.com/) to create reels to highlight some of the amazing local artists we have in town. This series will contain 6 different artists that use different mediums for their art. We encourage you to follow them, comment on their work and maybe even purchase something from them to show your appreciation.
Don’t forget to follow and check out what our local Arts Council is doing to keep the arts alive and well in Chilliwack, too.
Our third Featured Artist of Chilliwack is Nina Kroeker:
Check out Cathy Terepocki here.
Watch nature come alive through Nina Kroeker’s (@ninakroekerart) eyes. Simple moments, big emotions, and landscapes that speak to her heart and relationships.
Featured Artist of Chilliwack: Davis Graham
We’ve partnered with the Chilliwack Arts Council (www.chilliwackartscouncil.com/) to create reels to highlight some of the amazing local artists we have in town. This series will contain 6 different artists that use different mediums for their art. We encourage you to follow them, comment on their work and maybe even purchase something from them to show your appreciation.
Don’t forget to follow and check out what our local Arts Council is doing to keep the arts alive and well in Chilliwack, too.
Our second Featured Artist of Chilliwack is Davis Graham:
You can check out the first here.
Chilliwack’s own Davis Graham (@pencilfingerz) keeps making waves — from murals and tattoos to a Juno nomination for the @snottynoserezkids album art. This is proof that creativity from small towns can hit big and resonate with many.
Featured Artist of Chilliwack: Cathy Terepocki
We’ve partnered with the Chilliwack Arts Council (www.chilliwackartscouncil.com/) to create reels to highlight some of the amazing local artists we have in town. This series will contain 6 different artists that use different mediums for their art. We encourage you to follow them, comment on their work and maybe even purchase something from them to show your appreciation.
Don’t forget to follow and check out what our local Arts Council is doing to keep the arts alive and well in Chilliwack, too.
Our first Featured Artist of Chilliwack is Cathy Terepocki:
In the soft light of her Yarrow studio, ceramic artist Cathy Terepocki (@cterepocki) shapes new pieces that channel her creative force. She’s drawn to the constants of the river, the wheel, the process each grounding her work.
https://www.cathyterepocki.com/
Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a loved one (or yourself)? Visit her website and sign up for the newsletter to be first to know about her next ceramic drop!
The Electric Train That Once Connected Chilliwack to Vancouver
Do you know the rail line that travels through town and over the Vedder River, before heading West through Abbotsford? Believe it or not, those rails once carried an electric passenger train all the way from Vancouver to Chilliwack.
This piece of Fraser Valley history helped shape how our communities grew, long before the highway made commuting a thing.
From City to Countryside, All by Rail
The Interurban line opened in 1910, linking small farming communities like Langley, Matsqui, Abbotsford, Yarrow, and Chilliwack to Vancouver. It was fast for its time, quiet, and efficient. The trains carried locals, produce, and mail right through the heart of the Fraser Valley.
At its peak, the Interurban made several trips a day, leaving Vancouver’s False Creek Station and traveling east through farmland and across rivers before rolling into downtown Chilliwack, near what’s now District 1881. For many residents, it was their main connection to the city; An early version of public transit in the valley.
The Route Through Chilliwack and Abbotsford
You can still trace the Interurban’s path today. In Yarrow, the tracks run just South of Yarrow Central Road, cross Vedder Mountain Road, and follow just north of the Vedder River. They continue through Greendale, crossing Keith Wilson, Lickman, South Sumas, Evans, and Vedder Roads, before heading into Downtown Chilliwack and reaching the old Chilliwack station site around Nowell Street and Yale Road.
In Abbotsford, the corridor passed through Matsqui Prairie, crossed near Gladwin Road, and continued southeast across farmland toward Huntingdon at the U.S. border before curving east toward Yarrow.
Passenger service ended in 1950, but the tracks are still used today by CN Rail to carry freight.
Could It Come Back?
That’s exactly what the South Fraser Community Rail group hopes to do. They’re campaigning to bring back passenger service along the old Interurban corridor, reconnecting Chilliwack to Surrey and beyond.
The plan would use the same right-of-way to create a clean, affordable, and practical commuter rail; Something the fast-growing Fraser Valley could really use.
Public support has been strong, with many residents saying it’s time to bring the train back.
Next time you’re driving through Yarrow or Greendale, take a closer look at the fields. That quiet stretch of track once carried an electric train full of passengers heading home, visiting family, or delivering goods across the valley.
‘P’ in Paramount Alley
The ‘P’ in Paramount Alley isn’t just art—it’s a tribute. From 1949 to 2010, the Paramount Theatre was where Chilliwack gathered for movies, dates, and memories.
Do you remember it?
Community Futures South Fraser Launches Third Startup Challenge
Community Futures South Fraser Launches Third Startup Challenge
Community Futures South Fraser is excited to announce the launch of the Startup Challenge 2025, an in-depth 8-week program designed to help local entrepreneurs transform their ideas into thriving businesses.
Now in its third edition, the Startup Challenge has already proven to be a “catalyst” for past participants, with one alumni sharing that they were deeply grateful for the support and opportunities it provided.
Open to entrepreneurs based in Chilliwack and Abbotsford area, the Startup Challenge offers hands-on workshops, personalized mentorship, and the chance to build a complete business plan. Over the course of the program, participants will dive into core topics such as market research, sales channels, forecasting, marketing, and competitive analysis. Each entrepreneur will also be matched with a local mentor through the MentorLab program, gaining valuable one-on-one guidance and support.
The program culminates in a Dragon’s Den-style pitch competition, where participants will showcase their businesses to a panel of local judges and compete for First, Second, and Third Place Prizes, as well as the People’s Choice Award. The live event will be livestreamed and open to the public, offering community members the opportunity to cheer on local innovators.
“Collaboration is at the heart of this program,” said Nicole Read, General Manager of Community Futures South Fraser. “The Startup Challenge brings together entrepreneurs, mentors, and community partners to create an environment where local business ideas can truly grow and thrive.”
Key Details:
• Program Dates: September – November 2025
• Applications Open; Close September 5, 2025
• Program Fee: $250 (includes workshops, mentorship, and pitch participation)
Since its launch, the Startup Challenge has atracted diverse and talented participants, with winners going on to expand their businesses, launch creative ventures, and strengthen the Fraser Valley’s entrepreneurial community.
Interested entrepreneurs can learn more and apply at: southfraser.com/startup-challenge
Watch previous Startup Challenge livestreams on our YouTube: youtube.com/@cfsouthfraser
Classes at the Cultural Centre
Discover your creativity this fall at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre!
This fall, the Chilliwack Cultural Centre is your gateway to exploring creativity and learning something new, with an exciting variety of classes for all skill levels and ages. Whether you’re looking to move to the rhythm of swing dancing, shape clay into beautiful pottery, bind your own notebooks, or explore vibrant printmaking and glass-making techniques, The Centre’s lineup has something for everyone.
Begin your creative adventure with the numerous classes being offered! From Wheel 1: Introduction to the Wheel to Handbuilding 1: Introduction where students can learn how to shape clay into stunning pieces of pottery, to Beginning Photography and Photography Perspectives, you can learn where to start in the daunting journey of photography. Floral Wreaths will teach you how to make a stunning wreath using wire, artificial flowers and other decorative elements, while Polymer Clay Workshop uses the versatility of polymer clay to show you how to create a whimsical ornament.
Introduction to Book Binding will show you how to create a Japanese Stab Binding book through the use of a pamphlet stitch. Portraits Like the Old Masters and Drawing Faces are the perfect opportunity to continue refining your skills, where Introduction to Water Mixable Oils and Drawing the Human Body will take you through the foundations of painting and drawing skills. Family Paint Night makes for the perfect evening to spend with a partner or friend while doing art, and Dungeons & Dragons: One-Shots bring you on a spectacular adventure.
With all these classes and more, this fall is the perfect opportunity to try something completely new, develop an existing hobby, or enjoy a creative outlet with friends and family. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, The Centre’s welcoming environment ensures a supportive space to learn, explore, and have fun.
Space in classes is limited, so do not miss your opportunity to fall back in love with art! Registration for all classes is now available! For more information or to register for a class, with Membership Program discounts available, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, call 604-391-SHOW(7469), or stop by The Centre Box Office (9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack).
Counselling for All Teens — Now Available at The Spot
The Spot - Offering Youth Counselling
Counselling for All Teens — Now Available at The Spot
Did you know? The Spot, right at Five Corners in District 1881, now offers youth counselling for all teens — not just those with an autism diagnosis. Their doors are open to any teen who needs someone to talk to.
Offering 1:1 counselling Monday to Friday from 9am–3pm, and starting this September, group counselling from 2–3pm, The Spot is focused on what matters most: youth mental health.
While they’re best known for their work in autism services, this counselling is for everyone. The goal? To create a safe, welcoming space where young people feel seen, heard, and supported (plus, the counselling rooms are genuinely cozy).
If you know a teen who could benefit — or want to help spread the word — share this post or tell a friend. The more people who know, the more youth they can support.
Learn more at www.ausomematch.com
Built Above the Lake: A Custom Home in Hope by Black Birch Contracting
Built Above the Lake: A Custom Home in Hope by Black Birch Contracting
There’s something about Kawkawa Lake that invites you to breathe a little deeper. Maybe it’s the stillness of the water in the early morning, or the way the light catches the trees as the sun dips behind the mountains. For the team at Black Birch Contracting, it was the perfect place to build something truly unique — a home designed not just for living, but for experiencing the best of what Hope, BC has to offer.
Perched on an elevated lot above the lake, this custom home blends clean, modern lines with natural finishes that ground it firmly in its surroundings. From the moment you step inside, it’s clear that every inch of this home has been thoughtfully designed. Large windows frame sweeping views of Kawkawa Lake, making the landscape feel like part of the interior. The light pours in, reflecting off warm wood accents and creating a space that feels calm, open, and welcoming.
This isn’t a cookie-cutter build. It’s a home where small choices add up to something big — intentional flow between rooms, custom cabinetry that fits just right, and outdoor living spaces that make the most of the view. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or hosting friends on the patio, the lake is always close by.
Black Birch Contracting has built a reputation for homes that feel connected — to the land, to the lifestyle, and to the people who live in them. This home in Hope is a perfect example of that philosophy in action.
It’s more than just a house. It’s a reminder of why we choose to live here in the Fraser Valley — close to nature, with space to breathe and room to build something that feels like home.
Learn more about Black Birch Contracting:
https://blackbirchcontracting.ca/
Follow them online:
https://www.instagram.com/blackbirchcontracting/
Chilliwack Pride Festival 2025: Bloom with Pride!
Chilliwack Pride Festival 2025: Bloom with Pride!
Sunday, July 13 11 AM – 5 PM Central Community Park
Chilliwack, BC Get ready to BLOOM with PRIDE! Chilliwack Pride Festival is back! Join us Sunday, July 13 from 11 AM to 5 PM at Central Community Park for a joyful, colourful, and fun-filled day celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
This year’s theme, “Bloom with Pride,” honours the growth, resilience, and beauty of queer and trans communities in Chilliwack and beyond. Come thrive with us as we transform the park into a vibrant garden of live performances, unique vendors, community partners, and all-ages fun.
Live Entertainment – Enjoy a full lineup of local drag, music, dance, and a performance from ‘Queer as Funk’ that will keep you smiling all day long.
Vendor Village – Shop handmade crafts, queer art, and delicious treats while supporting local makers and allies.
Community Connections – Meet incredible organizations doing the work and learn how to get involved.
Family Friendly Fun – Kids’ zone activities, inclusive games, and spaces for all ages to celebrate safely and joyfully.
Whether your part of the rainbow or a proud ally, Chilliwack Pride is a space to come together, express yourself, and bloom in full.
Let’s make Chilliwack brighter, louder, and prouder together.
For media inquiries or more info, contact communications@chilliwackpride.com
Follow @ChilliwackPride on Instagram & Facebook for updates.
Controlled Chaos Music Festival - July 5, 2025
Controlled Chaos Music Festival
Check off your Chilliwack summer bucket list at the CONTROLLED CHAOS MUSIC FESTIVAL!
https://www.showpass.com/controlled-chaos-music-festival-5/
July 5th - Doors 1PM/Music 2PM
Mr. Mike's Steakhouse Chilliwack is proud to present an all-ages indoor festival, hosted by the Chilliwack Coliseum!
Featuring multiple bands with various styles and genres to keep you entertained, ALL day.
LINEUP:
Good Medicine Songs - Artist Response Team (ART)
Big Duke Sorrow
The Bobby's
Cows Go Moo Yukon
WHITEY
Tayos
The Unbranded
The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets
July 5, 2025
- On-site tattooing by Captains Tattoo Company LTD.
- Food and drink from J's Kitchen
- Local artist / vendor market with Madam Radical (FIFTEEN vendors!)
- Indoor Skate Park by Hippie Mike Industries
- Backstage food donated by Pizza Pizza
- Kid Zone with games, face painting, and more!
Check out these ticket prices!! 🤯
Assigned seats - $38
Floor access - $53 !!
Kids under 12 - $23
An amazing event you do not want to miss !!
GET EXCITED, Chilliwack.🤘
Brought to you by: SKG Promotions
Sponsored by:
MR MIKES Steakhouse
Upper Valley Aviation Ltd.
Cultus Lake Marina
Project Climbing Chilliwack
Captains Tattoo Company LTD.
Fraser Valley Party Rentals
Chilliwack Mural Festival Announces 2025 Street Party Performer Lineup
Chilliwack Mural Festival Announces 2025 Street Party Performer Lineup
Free Street Festival Returns to Downtown Chilliwack from August 15–16
Chilliwack Mural Festival, presented by the Chilliwack Arts Council, has announced the lineup of performers for the free annual street party in Downtown Chilliwack on August 15 & 16, 2025. Musicians include Mark Ledlin, BAWAH, Black Pontiac, the della kit, and more. The street party has extended its hours for 2025 and will run on Friday, August 15, from 4 to 9pm and on Saturday, August 16, from 12 to 8pm in District 1881 and on Mill Street. In addition to the Street Party, the full Chilliwack Mural Festival runs from August 7–17, featuring free mural tours, artist talks, and a graffiti workshop.
“We’re excited to bring an eclectic mix of performers to this year’s Chilliwack Mural Festival—spanning country, Afrobeats, pop, R&B, and Latin genres, plus dance, magic, street performers, and more,” says Lise Oakley, Executive Director of the Chilliwack Arts Council. “With artists from across Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, and the Okanagan, the festival offers something for everyone. We look forward to welcoming the community for a vibrant weekend of free entertainment, creativity, and connection in the heart of Downtown Chilliwack.”
Returning in 2025, the Chilliwack Mural Festival will include a 1500 sq. ft tent to provide shade over the Sasquatch Stage’s musicians and audience within the Mill Street parking lot. The Sasquatch Stage, presented by The Georgia Straight, will feature country, rock, and indie bands Mark Ledlin, Black Pontiac, The Hausplants, Tayos, and Turquoiser on Friday evening. On Saturday, the stage will include vibrant performances by BAWAH, the della kit, Nette, Brejera, The History of Gunpowder, The ReViberators, Los Grandes, and Blues Hoodoo.
District 1881’s Thunderbird Stage, presented by District 1881, Algra Bros., and The Chilliwack Progress, will showcase yo-yo champion Terrance Wang, brass band Cookin’ with Brass, MDundo Arts drum and dance showcase, the Elektric Collective, and a sideshow performance by Burns the Dragon. Saturday will feature music by DJ Aanam, a dance performance by Creative Outlet, Travis Bernhardt the Magician, The Leading Ladies, the Elektric Collective, Bloco Energia, and Higher Ground Dance with Natasha Gorrie. Saturday will also feature performances by local artists in the Breezeway off Yale Road by Tyla Jones, Philip Kikuchi, Susana Williams, Dia, Etienne Siew, and Dawson Forsey.
The 2025 Street Party will showcase live painting of a new Mural Cube in the Mill Street parking lot by the Chilliwack Visual Arts Association, Wesley Dunlop, Laura Klassen, and Nicole Larson. There will be a 20-ft community graffiti wall hosted by Chad Ferguson, and a community mural painting sponsored by Goodbye Graffiti and led by Chantelle Trainor Matties in Court Lane. Additionally, a community LEGO mural, sponsored by the University of the Fraser Valley, will be available for attendees to help build throughout the weekend.
The Chilliwack Mural Festival showcases arts and culture in Chilliwack and celebrates ten murals that will be painted in 2025. The festival will offer interactive art activities, a kids' craft zone, food trucks, and the Chilliwack Farmer’s Market in Chilliwack Community Park on Saturday.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia, Heritage Canada, and the City of Chilliwack.
The Chilliwack Mural festival runs from August 7–17, offering free, family-friendly art and cultural programming. Find the full performer details on the Chilliwack Mural Festival website.
Creative Third Thursday - May 2025
Creative Third Thursday - May 2025
Lise Oakley is the Executive Director of the Chilliwack Mural Festival. Lise was born and raised in Chilliwack and moved back to Chilliwack in 2021 with her young son and partner. She owns Good Creative, a creative agency, is the executive director for the Chilliwack Arts Council, and is a sessional instructor in the design department at UFV. Lise is bilingual (francophone) with Acadian roots, has a degree in Communications from SFU, and has many stories to tell from the 10 years of playing in a band. She enjoys re-building retro 90s mountain bikes, photography, gardening and taking long walks at Island 22 with her dog Mac. We are glad she is back in Chilliwack helping to build a better community.
Host: Matthew Hawkins
Guest: Lise Oakley
Live video production: Tim McAlpine
Location: Studio C at Cowork Chilliwack
Creative Third Thursdays is a creative networking event series brought to you by the Chilliwack Creative Commission and Cowork Chilliwack. Each monthly get together features a unique speaker followed by informal networking. Come meet and mingle with likeminded creative types on the third Thursday of every month! http://creativethirdthursdays.com
Art 33 - O'Connor Group Art Gallery
Art 33 - O'Connor Group Art Gallery
The O'Connor Group Art Gallery at Chilliwack Cultural Centre is proud to present an exciting exhibition showcasing the exceptional artwork created by senior students from SD 33 high school students. The art show, featuring a variety of media and artistic expressions, will run from April 16 to May 17 in the O'Connor Group Art Gallery.
Exhibit Dates: April 16 – May 17, 2025
Reception Date: April 26, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: O'Connor Group Art Gallery, Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St
Growing Mindfully - YMCA Program
Growing Mindfully - YMCA Program
photo from YMCA BC
YMCA BC expands the Growing Mindfully program to Chilliwack to help even more 8–12-year-olds be more active and cope with anxiety, stress and emotion regulation
YMCA BC is excited to expand its Growing Mindfully program to the Chilliwack community, which is a program currently running in Kamloops, Prince George, and Coquitlam to help youth 8-12 years old become more active and manage anxiety, stress, worries and emotion regulation. Made possible through the funding support provided by the YMCA BC Foundation, the Growing Mindfully program joins the list of other mental wellness supports YMCA BC offers including Foundry, Y Mind Youth and Y Mind Teen and Mind Medicine. Through this expansion, more children will have the chance to learn strategies to manage anxiety, stress, worries and regulate their emotions through evidence-based psychoeducational support groups led by trained professionals.
“We are excited to be able to address this need in our community and to provide more support to children in Chilliwack.” – Karen Price, General Manager, Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA
Growing Mindfully is a free physical and mental wellness program for youth 8-12 years old, to support youth with being more active and learning healthy coping strategies. This group consists of a mental wellness component where participants learn tools and strategies to work through difficult emotions and a physical activity component where children learn physical literacy skills and the importance of being active in a fun and supportive environment.
About YMCA BC
By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John. As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable childcare and camps, mental health, employment services and newcomer supports. At our core, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. YMCA BC collaborates with YMCA-YWCA Vancouver Island and YMCA Southern Interior on provincial initiatives, valuing the strong partnership with these associations. Learn more at https://bc.ymca.ca/
REGISTER HERE:
mentalwellness@bc.ymca.ca