What's happening in Cloverdale during October 2010

A few things going on around Cloverdale this month:

October 1 - horseracing returns to Fraser Downs. Schedule is a little dicey. 25 dates allotted by the racing commission for the next 3 months, racing mostly Friday nights and Sunday afternoons until year end. Best to check the Fraser Downs website for post times. www.fraserdowns.com

October 9, Saturday - 8am to 11:30am - pancake breakfast at the Cloverdale Legion, 17567 57 Ave. Cost is $4.50 for pancakes, eggs, sausage, and coffee and orange juice/drink.

October 15 to 17 - Friday to Sunday the Woodworking and Tool Show returns to Cloverdale. Admission is $10. Supposedly its being held in one of the halls, either Shannon or McKay building where the flea market is held if you believe their website. I wondered if this meant the flea market was cancelled but when I checked the fairgrounds website it shows the flea market is on as usual and the woodworking show is in the Agriplex off 62nd Avenue, a couple of blocks east of 176th Street. Oddly enough this show has been held at the Abbotsford Agriplex for the past couple of years and prior to that it was in Cloverdale. When we visited the show in Abbotsford the exhibitors said they didn't like the Cloverdale Agriplex due to the dirt floor and difficulty setting up their displays and tools. Oh well. Its probably cheaper than Abbotsford. So beware if you go. Start with the 62nd Avenue barn and if its empty head over to the fairgrounds and see if its in one of the halls.

October 16, Saturday - 11am to 3pm - Darts Hill garden and plant sale. There are tours at 11am and 1:30pm. See their website for more info. www.dartshill.ca

October 30, Saturday - 2pm. Cloverdale's annual Halloween Costume Parade. Stars at the Surrey Museum and then the group walks to participating Cloverdale merchants for trick or treating. Get there at 12:30 for pumpkin decorating. 17710 - 56A Avenue.

What's happening in Cloverdale in June 2010

There are a few things happening around Cloverdale this month.

June 5, Saturday from 3pm to 11pm - Celtic Fest held on the corner of 184th Street and 44th Avenue. Celtic and folk bands, guitar workshops, etc. This is by donation or bring something for the food bank. For more information see their web page. http://www.celticfest2010.atbhost.net/

June 5, Saturday 6pm - Lobsterfest held in Shannon Hall at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, corner of 176th Street and 60th Avenue. All you can eat lobster for $80. See their web page for more info. http://www.lobsterfest2010.ca/

June 12, Saturday 6pm - Rock n Racing fundraiser for Surrey Memorial Hospital at the Fraser Downs racetrack. Horse racing starts at 6pm and the live music at 9pm. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased from guest services at the track. 60th Avenue and 177B Street.

June 12, Saturday 7pm to 7am - Relay For Life at the Millenium Park, southeast corner of 176th Street and 64th Avenue. 12 hour fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. For more information see their website. http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330220

June 22, Tuesday 6pm to 9pm - art show at Darts Hill Garden northeast corner of 16th Avenue and 170th Street.