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March 30, 2023 edition - How local pottery is like fine wine
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How local pottery is like fine wine
Cathy Terepocki has reshaped her career.
A potter for nearly two decades, Terepocki’s work was once highly decorative with layers of prints and gold. But now she’s paying special attention to sourcing local material and creating functional pieces.
She says she feels she is just getting started.
“I’ve only focused on a couple of small areas of the process… I just feel like there’s so much to learn, and there’s so much to explore.”
Lately, Terepocki has been exploring the Chilliwack River Valley to source her own clay. The material, she says, was formed 10,000 years ago and now has a rich red colour.
“There’s something about using this material that was formed so long ago that I think is pretty meaningful.”
Earlier this month, Joti toured the shop of retiring potter Herman Venema, where Terepocki often referred students interested in taking up the craft.
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Need to know
📔 BC is hiring a municipal advisor to help resolve the recent mayhem in local governments—including Harrison [CBC] / Catch up on Harrison’s council chaos here [FVC]
🚔 Police did not play a role in the death of a Mission man last year, BC’s police watchdog has ruled [IIO]
❤️ A Chilliwack meat shop owner who was once homeless offers programs to feed others facing similar hardships—and wonders why big box stores don’t do more to help those in need [CBC]
💰 The federal government unveiled its latest budget; here’s what you need to know [CTV]
👮🏻♀️ Two men allegedly attacked a woman at a grocery store and stole her vehicle; Mission RCMP have arrested one of the suspects [RCMP]
🏠 Residents near a proposed Abbotsford rental apartment are at odds about the development [Abbotsford News]
🚨 A Chilliwack Mountie was injured after a driver allegedly struck the officer’s cruiser while trying to flee [Chilliwack Progress]
🚐 Bus fares in Langley and other Metro Vancouver communities will increase beginning in July [CityNews]
🗣 A public hearing will be held on April 3 for a large rental apartment building and a townhouse development in central Mission’s Fraser Crescent [Mission Record]
🚓 Two collisions in Abbotsford Tuesday were blamed on drunk drivers [Abbotsford Police/Facebook]
📸 Current Cam: Heidi was the first reader to correctly identify yesterday’s photo of a downtown Abbotsford mural on the rear of Essendene Avenue building.
☺ TODAY’S SMILE: A four-year-old from Prince George has a hearting warming conversation about processing his feelings with his mom at bedtime [Global]
⏰ Early bird weekend passes for the Fort Langley Jazz Fest Cool Blues Show, July 21-22, are available for a limited time at $100. Get your tickets now!*
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The Agenda
Illicit drugs claim more lives
Illicit drugs claimed the lives of 211 British Columbia’s in January, the latest BC Coroners data shows.
In the Fraser Valley, six people died in both Abbotsford and in Chilliwack. There were seven deaths in Langley.
In 2023, the majority (69%) of the deaths in the province were people between the ages of 30 and 59. Last year, the highest rate of deaths by local health area were in Vancouver-Centre North, Terrace, Merritt, Hope, and Prince George.
Throwback Thursday
A new recurring feature in The Current: a weekly throwback to local history!
This 1918 map of the Chilliwack area comes from the Vancouver Archives and was created by Chief William (Billy) Sepass. Click the image to expand it and see all the amazing details, like the location of local Sto:lo villages—and “Catholic Tommy’s House.”
Sepass was one of the most-prominent Stó꞉lō people of his time, documenting creation myths, reciting poems from memory, acting as a chief, and known as a powerful orator. Despite his prominence, there’s no road named after him in Chilliwack. (Though there is one on the Skowkale reserve.)
We also overlaid it with an aerial view of the area today. Check it out!
You’ll notice that we’ve beefed up our events listings. But beginning next week, this will be locked for everyone but our members.
🗓 Things to do
Ongoing
Langley Concert Band: The Langley Concert Band is seeking new members. The band rehearses Monday nights at 7pm at Langley Fine Arts School. Details online.
Women’s choir: Opus One Women's Choir is accepting new members and h//olds rehearsals at Peter Ewert Middle School in Langley. Anyone interested can contact [email protected]
Thursday, March 30
Billy Bishop Goes To War: The Chilliwack Cultural Centre hosts the enduring Canadian play Billy Bishop Goes To War at 7:30pm in the HUB International Theatre. Tickets online.
Jest Ladies Comedy: The Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Rotary Hall Studio Theatre hosts comedians Amber Harper-Young, Larke Miller, and several others at 7pm. Tickets online.
The Laramie Project: UFV Theatre presents The Laramie Project, the story of Matthew Shepard, at the Abbotsford campus. The play runs until April 1. Tickets online.
Friday, March 31
Family Nature Festival: The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack is holding its Family Nature Festival Friday and Saturday with art events, educational displays, and interpretive tours. Details online.
Archives tour: The Chilliwack Archives holds tours of its collection on the last Friday of each month. Get a sneak peak into Chilliwack's history and the world of archival science. Details online.
Elvis tribute: Elvis tribute artist Darren Lee performs at Wings in Abbotsford. Tickets online.
The Laramie Project: UFV Theatre presents The Laramie Project, the story of Matthew Shepard, at the Abbotsford campus. The play runs until April 1. Tickets online.
Climate emergency speaker: Guest speaker Sarah Kamal will speak at UFV’s Abbotsford campus about working with Kanagka Bar Indian Band to respond to the climate emergency. Free. Reserve a spot online.
Food trucks: Food Truck Wars hosts 45 food trucks, along with entertainment on March 31, April 1, and April 2 at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Langley campus. Details online.
Saturday, April 1
Shania Twain tribute: Vocalist Michelle Reid and her band perform as Totally Twain at George Preston Centre in Langley. Tickets online.
Gurnam Bhullar: Gurnam Bhullar's Diamondstar Canada tour arrives in Abbotsford at Abbotsford Centre on April 1. Tickets start around $60.
Family Nature Festival: The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack is holding its Family Nature Festival Friday and Saturday with art events, educational displays, and interpretive tours. Details online.
Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: The Chilliwack Cultural Centre presents the VIMFF’s best films at 7:30pm. Tickets online.
Six Gun Romeo: Flashback Brewery in downtown Chilliwack will host rock band Six Gun Romeo at 8:30pm. Tickets online.
Plowing match: The 101st annual Chilliwack Plowing Match runs all day at Greendale Acres on Yale Road. Tickets online and on site. Check out our story on last year’s match, and what it takes to win, here.
Spring Fling & Easter Things: Food trucks, live music, and the Easter bunny will be at the Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Details online.
Earthwise volunteers needed: Earthwise Society in Agassiz hosts an open house (wth treats and drinks) for volunteers from 11am to 12:30pm. Details online.
Sunday, April 2
Tragic and Triumphant: Fraser Valley Symphony presents "Tragic and Triumphant" with soloist pianist Michelle Mares at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium in Abbotsford. Tickets online.
Spring Fling & Easter Things: Food trucks, live music, and the Easter bunny will be at the Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Details online.
Monday, April 3
BCHL playoffs: The Langley Rivermen host Game 3 of their first-round BCHL playoff series against the Nanaimo Clippers. Tickets online.
Tuesday, April 4
BCHL playoffs: The Langley Rivermen host Game 4 of their first-round BCHL playoff series against the Nanaimo Clippers. Tickets online.
BCHL playoffs: The Chilliwack Chiefs host Game 3 of their first-round BCHL playoff series against the Coquitlam Express. Tickets online.
Daniel Wesley: Sidekick Brewing in Chilliwack hosts Daniel Wesley, solo, at 8pm. Tickets online.
Wednesday, April 5
WHL Playoffs: The Vancouver Giants host the Kamloops Blazers for Game 3 of their first-round Western Hockey League series at the Langley Events Centre. Tickets online.
BCHL playoffs: The Chilliwack Chiefs host Game 4 of their first-round BCHL playoff series against the Coquitlam Express. Tickets online.
Jesus Christ Superstar: The classic musical is presented by Newbery Art Concepts over six days at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre beginning April 5. Tickets online.
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