FEATURED EVENTS

This free one-hour, online class is a sample of the 8-week Advanced Reading Course (ARC) for grades 3-8. In this class, which starts Saturday, Nov 7, students will learn how to track the plot of a story and support their answers with the best evidence. The free class is offered at no obligation so parents can determine if ARC is right for their child.

Dec 5, 2026. Magical things happen at the VSO this holiday season! Fun for young and old alike with the festive favourite animated short,The Snowman™, and more wintry musical fun.

November 6, 2026 - November 20, 2026. See nature shine with stunning light displays set along beautiful nature trails at Bear Creek Park. Join in on this fall tradition at Bear Creek Park! For over a decade this event has been a source of lasting memories for its visitors.

The Jewish Independent invites all young artists to participate in this year’s HANUKKAH COVER ART CONTEST – deadline for submissions is Nov. 18! Get your cameras, crayons and/or paint brushes out for a chance to have your artwork as the cover of the JI’s 2026 Hanukkah issue.

Nov 24-29, 2026. Be Our Guest at Beauty and The Beast, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz. Beauty and The Beast is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.

Saturday, November 14, 2026. Confidence is important. Knowing what to do when something doesn’t feel right is even more important. Give your teen practical skills to help them feel more aware, more confident and better prepared in everyday situations. This focused Youth Self-Defence Workshop is taught by Laurian Lapadatu, Master Instructor at Tsawwassen Martial Arts and Chief Instructor of Krav Maga Force and is designed specifically for youth ages 12–15.