HERITAGE MATTERS: Coulter Berry Building for Glover & Mavis Corner

The current appearance of the historic Glover and Mavis Corner in Fort Langley

Fort Langley may soon see the revitalization of its downtown main corner after the Jan 2011 fire that destroyed the town’s only grocery store. A new building is being proposed by Eric Woodward and will be the subject of a community open house at the Fort Langley Community Hall on May 31, 2012 (2 to 8 pm).

Over 116 years ago the original Coulter and Berry General Store was built on this key corner

MAY DAY: 90th annual parade in Fort Langley on May 21

Come early and get your parade-watching spot on Glover Road, the main street of Fort Langley. The Fort Langley May Day Parade starts at 11 am on Monday May 21, 2012. Join in and enjoy the May Day festivities after the Parade: May Pole Dancing and Rides in the Fort Langley Community Park; the Fort Langley Lions famous Chicken BBQ on Mary Ave; free admission and activities at the Fort Langley National Historic Site (cannon firing at 1 and 3 pm); and much more. Happy May Day!
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EXHILARATION: At the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery

LINDA MUTTITT. Exhilaration. Watercolour 20×40

Conservation is a passion, an inspiration and the subject matter of the upcoming show of Linda Muttitt’s new watercolour paintings, “Sand, Water, Stone”. Visit with Linda at the show opening on Sat. May 19 and Sun May 20 (Noon to 4 pm). Show continues to June 3, 2012.

LINDA MUTTITT: Sand …. Water …. Stone ….

Birthplace of B.C. Gallery
presents
LINDA MUTTITT
Sand …. Water …. Stone …..
SHOW OPENING
May 19 and May 20:
Visit with Linda (Noon to 4 pm)
Show continues to June 3, 2012

HERITAGE MATTERS: Heritage Conservation in Fort Langley

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Recognition has been given to the extensive streetscape renovations to a major part of downtown Fort Langley by Eric Woodward. The entire block of storefronts on the west side of Glover Road received facade enhancements consistent with Langley Township’s heritage … Continue reading →

PLEINE AIR PALS: but Turpin and Haddock show indoors

Jack Turpin (left) and Perry Haddock are "Pleine Air" painting enthusiasts

Fort to Foothills

The Show by Perry Haddock and Jack Turpin starts this weekend at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery with artists in attendance Noon to 4 PM.
FORT to FOOTHILLS Show continues to May 13, 2012.
AND on August 5 both Jack and Perry will be part of the “Great Painters’ Challenge”, 10 BC artists painting for the Gold Medal at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery.

HALL OF FAME: Richard Brodeur, Memorial Cup Champion, enshrined

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Former MasterCard Memorial Cup Champion goaltender is an accomplished artist: King Richard’s CANVAS   By Bob Duff Idling as the backup goaltender with the Verdun Maple Leafs during the 1970/71 QMJHL season, Richard Brodeur’s big break came with a trade … Continue reading →