NOVUS Walk for Water in Langley to change lives in Uganda
If you were to walk to the nearest tap for some water, how many steps would it take – ten, fifteen, twenty – then a quick turn of a nozzle?
It only costs $125 to provide a lifetime of clean drinking water for a child in Uganda, so each $25 donation has an immense impact on the livelihood of Ugandan families. The goal, however, is less about money and more about instigating long-term empathy and awareness by getting the community together for an afternoon of feel-good fun.
9:30 AM
Langley City Park
In 20 years of active involvement in clean water supply, ACTS has completed 21 gravity-flow water projects, providing clean water to 162,000 people in rural Uganda. They build what’s called a Gravity Flow System. This is done by finding a water spring source in the hills above the communities in need, protect the source, then build a network of pipelines, reservoirs, and accessible tap stands to give clean water to several villages. ACTS is made up of a team of Ugandan engineers, project and community managers partnering with Canadians like you who believe every child, woman and man deserves access to clean, safe water.
For more information, visit acts.ca
Celebrate Fall at Meadows Maze in Pitt Meadows
Summer is officially over, and the cool mornings of autumn are sneaking in. It is time for pumpkins, sweaters and corn mazes.
Before the rain starts to fall, head out to Meadows Maze in Pitt Meadows. Less than 15 minutes from the Golden Ears Bridge, this is more than just a jaunt through the corn.
I took my kiddos over the weekend, and no matter your kids’ ages, it is fun for everyone.
When we arrived, I immediately crammed myself into a barrel with my youngest for a Barrel Train ride, through a tunnel and then through the corn. His train-loving soul was in heaven, and you couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.
To be honest, it was my favourite part. The teens and tweens were having just as much fun being pulled along, and if you know anything about tween-agers, they are hard to impress.
I have never been to such a well-run corn maze before, and there were two different levels of mazes, a tractor-train through the maze, and of course the hay wagon ride. We went on a sunny Sunday afternoon, and since there were so many activities, we didn’t have to wait to do anything.
We managed to meet bees in their hive, alpacas, donkeys, ducks and of course goats, the quintessential farm animal by my standards. The only thing cuter than a baby goat just might be little pigs… Like the ones in the pig races! We got front row seats for the races and we cheered on Hamlet and Jerry Swinefeld as they raced for their corn prize, their floppy pink ears blowing behind them.
The maze is owned by Hopcott Meats, our favourite family-run butcher, which means the food at Meadows Maze is local and delicious. When we left, dusty and tired, the kids were already planning our next trip out. Perhaps we will see you there!
Disclaimer: While I was provided with complimentary passes to the Maze, all opinions are my own.
Looking for Affordable Housing? Move to Mission!
With real estate prices still sky-high, home buyers are looking to move away from Metro Vancouver in search of affordable housing in the Fraser Valley.
On a personal note, I know a lot of families who have recently packed up and moved to Mission, B.C., or are considering making the move in the near future.
What used to be known as a sleepy small town with sprawling farmland, is now a thrilling cultural scene with numerous recreational activities and eclectic businesses.
There’s also the affordability factor, which is a huge draw. For those considering making Mission home-sweet-home, Heinrichs Developments introduces Silver Creek Townhomes in Mission, B.C.
A series of 38 townhomes, the development is one of the last affordable developments in the region.
Let’s take a little virtual peek.
Developer Gerald Heinrichs says Mission has been underdeveloped in the past so the community stayed small but with the region growing, the city has amenities that are attractive to first time homebuyers and retirees.
“Mission has great access to recreation, hiking, fishing, golfing, and fishing. For a town with a small footprint and feel, it has great infrastructure, the West Coast Express into Vancouver, parks, and schools.”
The thought of travelling from Mission to Downtown Vancouver is daunting for many but with the West Coast Express, the trip is around an hour and 15 minutes, which is what most people spend in traffic. Instead, you can work and relax on the train in and out of Mission.
The homes are three and four bedroom homes starting at 1450 sq feet and start at $359,000 for the remaining phase of development.
“Our homes are well thought out with modern finishes. They also have full size driveways along with two full parking spots and a fenced outdoor space along with a sun deck,” says Heinrichs.
The Living Room
Kitchen Peninsula
Dining Room
Backyard Oasis
For those wanting to check out Silver Creek IRL (in real life), the sales centre is located at 2016 at Unit 406 32789 Burton Ave, Mission B.C.
Heinrichs is a family owned company. Gerald Heinrichs has been in building developments for 25 years, most recently working with the Mission Group. With family roots in the Fraser Valley, the company is local and understands the needs of the area.
For more information about Heinrichs Developments, visit www.heinrichsdevelopments.com.
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PS. Be sure to come back this week as we uncover some exciting Hidden Gems & Hot Spots in Mission, B.C.
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A Blast to the Past at the Hilltop Diner Cafe
Some of us remember the good ol’ days. Some of us weren’t even born yet. But still, there’s something nostalgic about a good old-fashioned diner like the famous Hilltop Diner Cafe in Aldergrove, British Columbia.
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“It’s been a very rough week for our family. Sandie’s son and grandson were badly burnt in a home fire in Quesnel on August 31st.
Unfortunately that means that both Andrea and Sandie have been away in Vancouver with the boys the last couple days. Andrea is back today but Sandie will be staying with the boys for the next little while.
The full story is in the link provided. At this time we are asking for any help as they lost everything. Even something small helps greatly. Thank you.”
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