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Wednesday is Remembrance Day, and communities from Hope to Langley will pause to mark it with parades, wreath-laying, and moments of silence. Most ceremonies start between 10 and 11 a.m., and a few come with road closures, so today’s main story lays out where and when each one is happening. If you’re heading to a cenotaph, give yourself some extra time.

In the events section, Duane Watson is playing a special Remembrance Day show at the Silver Chalice Pub in Hope. There’s also Christmas cardmaking in Abbotsford on Sunday and a social trail run in Chilliwack on Monday if you’re looking for something else to do this week.

– Emily

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On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Fraser Valley will pause for Remembrance Day, with parades, wreath-laying and moments of silence planned in communities from Hope to Langley. Most ceremonies begin between 10 and 11 a.m., and several come with road closures, so it helps to plan ahead.

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Sunday Crafting Social Club Christmas Cardmaking: The Abbotsford Social Activity Association hosts a beginner-friendly cardmaking afternoon on November 8, where participants make five Christmas cards and three tags with all supplies provided. Registration is required: text 778.548.3557 with your name and phone number, or email [email protected] with questions.

Chilliwack Trail Club | 6-7-8: Runners of all paces meet at Sidekick Brewing in Chilliwack on November 9 for the club’s weekly social run, a 7 km trail loop followed by time to hang out.

Duane Watson’s Remembrance Day performance: Silver Chalice Neighbourhood Pub in Hope hosts a special Remembrance Day show on November 11, with Watson performing in remembrance of fallen Canadian soldiers.

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