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we have ever had,” says Murray. “I believe it will amount to eight tons of food, which will help carry us right through to next Christmas.” The Fraser Valley Auto Mall Annual Food Bank Drive is in its sixth year, and as part of the event’s tradition, it will form a convoy of at least a dozen vehicles to deliver non-perishable food items to the Abbotsford Food Bank. Included in the group will be a number of fire and rescue vehicles, Abbotsford Police and large Save-On Foods trucks, set to depart from the Auto Mall on Mt. Lehman Rd on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. Manager of the Fraser Valley Auto Mall (FVAM), Steve Magown, feels it is their duty to play a constructive role in the community. “I find that in a reasonably affluent community it’s unacceptable to let people go hungry, and the mere thought of this is the catalyst to do more to help and make sure that we offer people in need of the basics.” PriceSmart on South Fraser Way and The Abbotsford News have now joined the two Save-On Foods stores in Abbotsford, and the Abbotsford Fire and Rescue Service to tackle the demand for food in the community. All eight dealers of the FVAM and Auto Mall Autobody continue to collect food and decorate vehicles in
each of their locations in preparation for the convoy. Certain dealerships have even raised their individual per store donation from $1,000 to $1,500 worth of additional food to contribute. The Abbotsford Fire and Rescue Auxiliaries will also be campaigning door-to-door in an attempt to increase donations. “Abbotsford residents are known to be generous people and ready to open their hearts and wallets,” says Magown. “Once you are made aware of a problem, you’re usually halfway to a solution.” It is anticipated that the Abbotsford Food Bank will see a minimum of $20,000 worth of food donated, provided to the FVAM at an “at-cost” purchase from Save-On Foods. Magown believes that although the commercialization of the season can be fun and enticing, there is a much larger picture to be seen. “It’s an awakening for everyone as we get educated on the fact that seniors go hungry and kids have nothing to open on Christmas morning,” says Magown. “It’s the awareness factor that brings people to do unsolicited acts of kindness, and we should be reminded of this all year round.”
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Vancouver-based Pacific Theatre is again bringing its production of Christmas Presence to Abbotsford. The show takes place on Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (32315 South Fraser Way). This annual evening of storytelling and music features some of Vancouver’s finest musicians and actors who get together and create a potluck of songs, stories, and poems. For tickets, call 604-731-5518, go online at pacifictheatre.org, or visit House of James, 2743 Emerson St.
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9. “We’re not just doing this for us. We’re doing it for the kids. For every kid who ever sat on Santa’s lap. For every little girl who left cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas night. For every little boy who opens a package Christmas morning and finds clothes instead of toys. It breaks my heart.” 10. “I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to bear your company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?” 11. “Light the lamp, not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat! Put me out, put me out, put me out!” 12. “That’s not ‘my’ Christmas! ‘My’ Christmas is filled with laughter, and joy... and this: my Sandy Claws outfit. I want you to make it.” 13. “I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gumdrops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.”
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These days the majority of people will attend a number of holiday dinners between the in-laws and your own extended family. By the time the New Year arrives, most of us are getting tired of eating turkey and stuffing. Consider something different this holiday season. I find that a crown rack of pork makes a beautiful centerpiece for a dinner. There are a number of amazing local options, from Gelderman Farms Ltd., to Lepp Farm Market to Johnson’s Meats to source quality pork racks. Instead of cranberry sauce, try a peach or apple compote to complement the meat.
FOR THE PORK: • 1 - 6-bone centre cut fresh pork rack • 12 strips of bacon • Salt and pepper for seasoning Method: Season the pork rack liberally to taste. Wrap the bacon around and in between the bones. Tie with butcher twine. Place in a pre-heated 365º F oven (convection on if possible). Roast for approximately 40-55 minutes (depending on thickness) until internal temperature reaches 148º-150º degrees. (Pork can have a bit of pinkness and still be safe to eat).
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Serve this with a German or Alsace Riesling or a Viognier wine. The crisp acidity of the Riesling will cut through the meat’s natural oils and the Viognier will pair with the peaches. If you are serving a red wine, make sure it has a light body and low tannins so it doesn’t overpower the white meat.
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In case you are also wondering what this top colour selection can lead to, be on the lookout for home décor stores to bring back many emerald-hued treasures all the way along the yellow brick road from the Emerald City! From couches and lamps to small home accessories, this jewel-toned hue will bring an element of glamour to your home!
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Emerald is, however, a hue taken directly from nature, from the leaves on a tree to the earth’s precious gems. It is quite versatile, with its split personality — it offers moods that are downright eco-conscious, and it can then transform into a glamorous diva in the blink of an emerald eye. Whether you take it in a more rustic direction (think leaves and twigs) or jewel-tone glam, Pantone’s Colour of the Year will bring a sense of well-being, harmony, and balance to your home.
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Saint Matthew’s Anglican Church N O W M E E T I N G AT G R A C E C H U R C H 2087 McMillan Road, Abbotsford 604•853•6746
December 16th - 7:00 pm A Candlelight Celebration of Carols & Scripture
Christmas Eve Mass 10:00 pm - Musical Prelude 10:30 pm - Holy Communion
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CLEARBROOK MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH 2719 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford 604-850-6607
You are cordially invited to the following special services:
33947 King Rd., Abbotsford www.abbotsfordchurch.com
Community Community Carol Carol Sing Sing
Mountain Park Community Church Invites you to join us for Christmas
Christmas Eve Service “Home for christmas”
4PM Cider & Strudel 4:30 – 5:30PM Christmas Eve Service
We meet at Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts 36232 LOWER SUMAS MTN RD - ABBOTSFORD www.mpcc.ca
Christmas Services Christmas Eve
4:30 & 6:30pm Good News for a Bad News World A creative look at the Christmas Story through drama and music. •••
Christmas Day
10:30am Carols and Scriptures 32068 King Road
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604-864-0030
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in in the the Multipurpose Multipurpose Centre Centre at at 4:00 4:00 pm pm
Everyone Everyone welcome. welcome. Join with Join with us us as as we we sing sing favourite favourite Christmas songs Christmas songs and and carols. carols. Refreshments Refreshments will will be be served served -- no no charge. charge.
Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Road Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Road
604-859-4611 604-859-4611
Sunday, December 23 Christmas Service 6:00 p.m.
Monday, December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY CHURCH
35190 DeLair Road Abbotsford, BC 604-556-7000 cascadechurch.ca
Creating meaning for your family in a busy season. Monday, December 24
CHRISTMAS EVE
Family Service - Lessons • Carols • Candles - 7:00 pm Communion Service of Lessons, Carols & Candlelight - 11:00 pm
TRINITY MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH trinitymemorialuc.com • tmucabb@telus.net
33737 George Ferguson Way ~ 604-853-2591
New Life Church 35270 Delair Rd. Abbotsford, BC 604.852.1585 newlifecrc.ca
You are Welcome Christmas Eve
with Bethel Reformed Church
7pm–8:15pm
Message by Pastor Ron Opmeer
“O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord!”
“He Shall be Called...” Isaiah9:6
We invite you to join us.
Worship Service
Sundays at 11:00 am
Christmas Eve Services
www.bakerview.org www.bakerview.org
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Dec 24 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Program Dec 25 11:00 am Christmas Day Service Dec 31 7:00 pm New Year’s Eve Service
5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
3260 Gladwin Road (near Maclure), Abbotsford 604.854.5710 • www.bethel-church.ca
310 Arnold Road
604-864-2208
www.arnoldcommunitychurch.com
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