Dust off the sneakers and get ready to join Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF) on February 25, 2024 at Abbotsford Centre for the 7th annual Step Up 4 Cardiac Health presented by Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service. 
 
Challenge your friends, family or co-workers to see who can do the most steps or raise the most money. We have prizing for Most Laps by a female and male, Top Fundraiser, Most laps by a youth and Best Costume.
 
“No matter how fast or slow your go, how many steps you take or laps you do, you are still lapping everyone sitting on the couch.” Author unknown
 
FVHCF raised over $34,000 in 2023 and hoping to push it over $50,000 in 2024. Funds raised at this years Step Up 4 Cardiac Health will help support the Cardiac Care Unit at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. 
To register, donate or request a sponsorship package, please visit www.www.fvhcf.ca/events  or call 1-877-661-0314
 
Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation raises funds for vital equipment and programs funded or endorsed by Fraser Health. The Foundation serves the communities of Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

Mission Parks, Recreation and Culture in partnership with the Mission Museum is hosting a digital art installation at the Mission Leisure Centre this January and February called My Favourite Object. My Favourite Object aims to give people an opportunity to share through reflecting on their favourite objects and hopefully build some connections and community in the process!

Think of it as a community-wide icebreaker, a fun way for us to get to know our neighbours. It's super simple to participate - snap a photo of your favourite object, create a brief 20 word write up with your first name and age ("adult" or "kid" is fine too) and send them to [email protected] or respond in this thread - we can add these images and write ups to our display too.

And if you're really keen and want to take some leadership on this - share and spread the word! Ask the question at your next staff meeting, fitness class or family messenger chat. Maybe even a church wants to ask the question in their weekly news update? Let's get people talking!

We have several focuses over the next 2 months, our first focus is generic - what is your favourite object? Our second focus is for the kids and youth in our community - show and tell us about your favourite object? And our third falls in line with Family Day and Heritage week - what object would you be found in your family museum? There is more info on our website, www.mission.ca/my-favourite-object but I'd say this really sums it up!

What's your favourite object? 

With the kiddos heading back to school, time for you to get into a routine that's good for you, make new friends, and have fun. Classes are open for all fitness levels! Sign up at www.beifitness.com

This exhibit runs until January 20th at the Mission Arts Centre, 33529 1 Ave, Tues-Sat 12 - 4pm. Check out all the beautiful pieces from local emerging artists. www.missionartscouncil.com

Congratulations to all the Award Winners:

Child (12 and under)
Honourable Mention ($25): Shay Bartucci 
Title of Work: The Loon Family 
Medium: Oil on Canvas
 
Honourable Mention ($25): Zackary Peter
Title of Work:  The Humpback Whale
Medium: Pencil
 
Best in Show ($50): Teddy Schaffer
Title of Work: Clay Bodies
Medium: Clay
 
Youth (13 -18)
Honourable Mention ($50): Jaida Dhaliwal
Title of Work: Auburn Horizon
Medium: Poured Watercolour
 
Honourable Mention ($50): Otis Newell
Title of Work:  Skull in the Forest 
Medium: Watercolour
 
Best in Show ($75): Lillia Hildebrand
Title of Work:  Equity: Flora and Fauna 
Medium:  Acrylic
 
Youth (18+)
Honourable Mention ($75):  Julie Brassington 
Title of Work: Basking in the Sun
Medium: Oil on Canvas
 
Honourable Mention ($75): Mackenzie Widdows 
Title of Work: The Time of My Life
Medium:  Clay, Glaze, Clock Parts       
 
Best in Show ($100): Marke Bodner
Title of Work:  Old Man of the Woods 
Medium:  Bronze