Archive for April, 2012

Ever wondered what bass fishing would be like? Do you know if there are bass in your local area? Would you like to learn how to fish for bass?

Hatch Match’r Fly and Tackle in Maple Ridge is pleased to have Andy Fournier, president of the West Coast Bass Anglers, hosting a very informative seminar on bass fishing in the Lower Mainland. Andy will be answering most of your questions regarding how, what, where and when to fish for bass. Demonstrations on how to rig different baits/plastics as well as equipment choices will be covered and discussed in great details.

Andy Fournier has over 20 years of experience fishing for bass and is a pro staff for Fat Cat Lures as well as Ryan’s Custom Lures. He has great local knowledge and knows what type of rigging it takes to persuade these fish into biting.

Hatch Match’r Fly and Tackle is supplying the materials and hooks so each person can rig 4 to 6 different plastic baits. These will be yours to take home so you are ready for the next outing.

This seminar will get you started in the right direction and should be a lot of fun.

Date: April 21st, 2012
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Place: Hatch Match’r Learning Centre (#9-22935 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge)
Cost: $10.00

To register, please phone 604-467-7118 (no on-line registration available). This class will fill up fast so please make sure you are committed if you sign up. We have limited seatings and do not want to leave anyone out. Please also remember to bring a pen and notepad.

The 2012 Visitors Guide for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is a great resource for your family and friends coming to visit you and provides maps, things to do, information on our parks and so much more! Pick up your guide at various merchants around town or at the Visitor Centre on Harris Road.

PDF copy can be downloaded here; Maple Ridge 2012 ebook

Tired of Winter?  Come to Memorial Peace Park on Saturday, April 21 between 10 and 2 p.m. and you will find it filled with roving entertainers, flash mobs, electric vehicles, bikes, crafts, booths and animals as we celebrate all things green!

It’s the Annual Earth Day Celebrations and Haney Farmers Market is a huge part of this!
In the Marketplace we will have early vegetables including radishes, at Never Say Die’s table and Spring lettuces at Nature and Living’s booth; Mom & Me or Sweet Thea will have fresh pies and cookies, Candace will have warm scones and hot coffee ready for you.

We have Samosas, Smokey Dogs and Kettle corn.
The Market Children will be making a fabulous paper mache world. Drop by and answer the question of the week. Buy a membership and receive $10 booklet of market coupons. Watch for the vendors who have “Member only specials”.

Enjoy the Green Plate Special at Big Feast Bistro in their special Earth Day location beside Vango Espresso and Culinary Blossom’s sweet treats.
They are located up near the ACT.

It is Ridge Meadows Recycling’s 40th Anniversary. They have outdone themselves with challenging workshops in the Bandstand – have you ever seen a Garbage Band – how many outfits can you turn two articles of clothing into – and some other mystifying and clever events.

The Little Black Box Photo Booth will record your funniest moments, check them out!

In the ACT you will find Freecycle clothing, toys and books exchange, a quiet moment with StoryTime from the Library, children’s crafts and singing and dancing.

It’s going to be a day to remember!