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This colourized aerial photo of Maple Ridge in 1929

To celebrate our 150th year, we’ll be hosting a variety of exciting events that showcase our history, our community spirit, and our pride in this place we call home. From Rock the Block to Canada Day to the big birthday celebration “Our Neck of the Woods” on September 14th, there’s something for everyone in town to enjoy! MapleRidge.ca/MR150

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Honouring Our Indigenous Heritage Celebrating Maple Ridge 150

In recognition of the heritage of Indigenous communities and their deep cultural roots, new Maple Ridge 150 street banners are featured throughout the city. The banners were designed in collaboration with Joshua Carr, Kwantlen band member and his partner, Amber Oliver, to acknowledge that the Kwantlen First Nation and Katzie First Nation have been here since time immemorial.

Our concept represents our deep connection to the river, shared artists Carr and Oliver. Since time immemorial, our people have travelled and fished the Fraser River to create sustenance and abundance for our communities, as well as build relationships with one another. We wanted to create a design that embodied our traditions, as well as honours the relationship between Qw’ó:ltl’el, q̓ic̓əy̓ and the City of Maple Ridge. Our design uses the river as that connection, representing the bond between the people and the salmon and the harmony of the moon and the tides. We give thanks to all that the river has to offer us. hay ce:p q̓ə.

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ANNUAL YOUTH TALENT SHOW May 6 | The ACT Arts Centre

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CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY Ridge Meadows Home Show & Family Fest Friday, May 3 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday, May 4 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday, May 5 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Haney Farmers Market Saturdays, April 27 – October 26 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Joint Forces Ball Hockey Jamboree Saturday May 25 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Planet Ice & Albion Fairgrounds jointforces.ca/jamboree Hike for Hospice Sunday May 26 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Allco Park ridgemeadowshospice society.com/hike-for hospice

Memorial Peace Park farmersandmore.org ENTERTAINMENT Annual Youth Talent Show Monday, May 6 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM The ACT Arts Centre mapleridge.ca/youth

Planet Ice & Albion Fairgrounds ridgemeadowshomeshow.com Art Studio Tour Saturday May 11 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday May 12 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows at

Various Locations artstudiotour.ca Repair Cafe Saturday, May 18 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Albion Community Centre rmrepaircafe.ca Rock the Block

Saturday, May 18 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tsuyuki Park

mapleridge.ca/neighbour Mad Hatters Tea Party Saturday, May 25 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Memorial Peace Park Public Works Day Saturday, May 25 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Maple Ridge Operations Yard mapleridge.ca/publicworkweek

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NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY June 22 | Memorial Peace Park 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Father’s Day Fish Release Sunday, June 16 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Maple Ridge Park alouetteriver.org National Indigenous Peoples Day

Haney Farmers Market Saturdays, April 27 – October 26 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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Saturday, June 22 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Memorial Peace Park frisociety.ca Repair Cafe

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Pops in the Park - Concert Band Tuesday June 25 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Thursday June 27 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Memorial Peace Park mrcb.ca CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY RMHF Fund Run Sunday, June 2 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Fairview Elementary rmhfoundation.com/events/ annual-fund-run/ Pride in the Park Saturday, June 8 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Memorial Peace Park plea.ca

Saturday, June 22 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Memorial Peace Park (part of NIPD) rmrepaircafe.ca Multiculturalism Day Saturday, June 29 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Memorial Peace Park ridgemeadowskatzielip.ca

Rock the Block Saturday, June 15 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Blaney Hamlet Park mapleridge.ca/neighbour

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CANADA DAY July 1 | Memorial Peace Park 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Music on the Wharf Mondays, July 8 & 22

BC Summer Games 2024 Thursday, July 18 - Sunday July 21 Various locations & Times bcgames.org/Games/ BC-Summer-Games 123rd Annual Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Country Fest Saturday July 27 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday July 28 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Albion Fairgrounds mrpmcountryfest.com Movies in the Park

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Port Haney Wharf mapleridgemuseum.org CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY Canada Day

Haney Farmers Market (Canada Day Edition) Monday, July 1 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Haney Farmers Market Saturdays, April 27 – October 26 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Memorial Peace Park farmersandmore.org BIA Market (Canada Day Edition) Monday, July 1 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM 224th Street downtownmapleridge.ca BIA Night Market Saturday, July 20 I 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM 228 Street & 119 Avenue downtownmapleridge.ca BIA Market Saturday July 27 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Memorial Peace Park downtownmapleridge.ca

Monday July 1 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Including Haney Farmers Market & BIA Market Memorial Peace Park mapleridge.ca/CanadaDay Zumba at the Port Haney Wharf Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Port Haney Wharf latinflavoursfitness.com FVRL Summer Storytime Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, & 26 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Memorial Peace Park fvrl.bc.ca Bard on the Bandstand Thursday, July 11| 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Friday, July 12 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday, July 13 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Memorial Peace Park emeraldpig.ca Repair Cafe Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Maple Ridge Seniors Centre mrrepaircafe.ca

Saturday, June 27 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM mapleridge.ca/ neighbour

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Pops in the Park Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Memorial Peace Park mrcb.ca

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Public Art & Community Initiatives Celebrating Maple Ridge 150

Meet the Artist Carly Bouwman is a Fraser Valley based freelance visual artist/ designer with a personal art practice that includes an ongoing collection of expressive abstract and nature-themed paintings. In addition to her personal works, Carly specializes in creating custom commissioned art for clients and offers a wide range of services for public, commercial, and residential projects. With a 3-year graphic design diploma and over 20 years of experience, her commitment to community engagement is evident in her narrative-driven commissions, vibrant public murals, and contributions to museum exhibits and public celebrations. Through Carly’s art, she strives to nurture a sense of interconnectedness within our communities and natural surroundings.

Project: Community Engagement Mural In collaboration with partners and residents, Carly will design 3 neighbourhood murals and 1 city mural that reflects a combination of natural elements and community landmarks that identify what the residents of Maple Ridge appreciate about their community. The design will include vibrant colours that speak to the energy of the themes and the imagery will be simplified into graphic shapes that can easily be painted by all. All completed murals will be unveiled at the September 14, Our Neck of the Woods, event in Memorial Peace Park . Paint with Carly at the Following Events:

May 18 | Tsuyuki Park Rock the Block to paint an East Maple Ridge Mural that incorporates elements of Webster’s Corner, Albion, Thornhill, Whonnock and Ruskin.

June 15 | Blaney Hamlet Park Rock the Block to paint a North Maple Ridge Mural that incorporates elements of Silver Valley, Alouette Valley, and Yennadon.

July 1 | Canada Day in Memorial Peace Park to paint a mural for Maple Ridge.

August 10 | Hammond Park Rock the Block to paint a West Maple Ridge Mural that incorporates elements of Hammond, Laity View and Port Haney.

Meet the Artist Rain Pierre RainAwakens.Com Title: Albion Lookout

What the art means from the artist: “I feel that the Albion Community Centre was giving a vibe of looking out for one another. The feeling I got there was that people were working together and happy to be at a community centre that is welcoming for all walks of life. There was mention that the sun sets can be seen from there. I had to include it to remind people that tomorrow is a new day. The momma bear and cub were brought up as visitors every spring. They are spirit bears that are looking in both directions to remind us to look out for one another. We must look at both the past and the future to grow. They are wearing cedar headbands as a tribute to our peoples culture and survival. The 3 strands from the headband represent past, present and future - all of which we must acknowledge when heading towards reconciliation and bettering the relationships. I also added the mountains in the background to represent our backyard - Pitt Lake.”

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August 10 | Hammond Park 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY Tropical Vibes Music Fest - Caribbean Festival Saturday August 3 | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday August 4 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Movies in the Park

Saturday, August 24 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM mapleridge.ca/ neighbour

Haney Farmers Market (20 th Anniversary)

Saturday, August 3 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Memorial Peace Park farmersandmore.org

Albion Fairgrounds caribbeanfest.ca Zumba at the Port Haney Wharf Wednesday, August 7

Haney Farmers Market Saturdays, April 27 – October 26 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Memorial Peace Park farmersandmore.org BIA Market Saturday August 31 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Memorial Peace Park downtownmapleridge.ca Lunchtime Concert Series Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in August 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Memorial Peace Park downtownmapleridge.ca Music on the Wharf Monday, August 12 | 7:30 PM Start Monday, August 26 | 7:00 PM Start Port Haney Wharf mapleridgemuseum.org

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Port Haney Wharf latinflavoursfitness.com FVRL Summer Storytime Fridays, August 2, 9, & 16

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10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Memorial Peace Park fvrl.bc.ca

FVRL Summer Reading Club – Medal Ceremony

Tuesday August 27 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Memorial Peace Park fvrl.bc.ca

Rock the Block Saturday August 10 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Hammond Park mapleridge.ca/neighbour Rotary Duck Race Sunday August 11 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Maple Ridge Park meadowridgerotary.ca

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OUR NECK OF THE WOODS September 14 | Memorial Peace Park 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

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Culture Days September 20 - October 13 Various Locations culturedays.ca/en/bc Rivers Day Activity Sunday, September 22 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Maple Ridge Park alouetteriver.org National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Sunday, September 29 9:45 AM – 3:00 PM Memorial Peace Park mapleridge.ca plea.ca

Haney Farmers Market Saturdays, April 27 – October 26 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Memorial Peace Park farmersandmore.org BIA Market Saturday September 28 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Memorial Peace Park downtownmapleridge.ca CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY Our Neck of the Woods Saturday September 14

11:00 AM - 10:30 PM Memorial Peace Park GETI Fest Saturday September 21 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Memorial Peace Park gearsti.org Repair Cafe Saturday September 21 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Memorial Peace Park (part of GETI Fest) mrrepaircafe.ca

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October 19 | Memorial Peace Park 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Haney Farmers Market Saturdays, April 27 – October 26 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Memorial Peace Park farmersandmore.org CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY Celebrate the Night Saturday, October 19 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Memorial Peace Park mapleridge.ca/celebratethenight Repair Cafe

Saturday October 19 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Maple Ridge Library mrrepaircafe.ca Culture Days September 20 - October 13 Various Locations culturedays.ca/en/bc

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Our Neck of the Woods Live Music Food Trucks Adventure Maple Ridge’s Big Birthday Celebration

Supported by the Province of British Columbia

Saturday, September 14 Memorial Peace Park 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM