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MainConnect NewslettersAbbotsfordAugust 2021 Abbotsford Newsletter

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August 2021 Abbotsford Newsletter

August is the time to reap what you’ve sown, quite literally even, as most summer vegetables are ready to be harvested.

It goes without saying, that August then is a time to celebrate a good harvest and a good summer!

Events

BC Day
August 2, 2021

The first Monday of August is known as British Columbia Day, BC Day or B.C. Day, in the province of British Columbia. It is a statutory holiday and gives Canadians in the province the chance to celebrate.

National Watermelon Day
August 3, 2021

Recognizing the refreshing summertime treat enjoyed at picnics and fairs! Since watermelon is 92% water, it is very satisfying in the summer.! Visit a pick your own watermelon patch or pick one up from your local farmer’s market.

Women's Equality Day
August 26, 2021

The United States Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting women full and equal voting rights on this day in 1920. Every year on August 26, we commemorate this right with National Women’s Equality Day. 

National Beach Day
August 30, 2021

National Beach Day on August 30th celebrates all the sandy beaches across the nation. It also provides an opportunity to help keep those relaxing places clean, so we can continue to enjoy them long into the future.

Announcements

ENTER OUR BACK TO SCHOOL CONTEST

From Aug 2 – Aug 31, tell us what you're most looking forward to when school starts this September for a chance to win a $50 gift card!

Full contest details can be found on our Events page: https://www.career.college/connect/events/

10 Local Places to Enjoy before Summer Ends

1- Banter Ice Cream – Located in Jubilee Park

2- Bridal Falls Water Slides -

3- Otter Coop WaterPark -

4- Birchwood Dairy -

5- Cultas Lake Adventure Park -

6- White Rock Beach

7- Harrison Water Park

8- Abbotsford Farmers Market Saturdays 9 -noon in Jubilee Park until Fall.

9- Feildhouse Brewing – Sit on the lawn with your partner or furry friend.

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Win School Supplies In our Back to School Contest

From Aug 2 – Aug 31, tell us what you're most looking forward to when school starts this September for a chance to win a $50 gift card!

Full contest details can be found on our Events page: https://www.career.college/connect/events/

Nurse Jeopardy

Nurse Jane and her Practical Nurse Students of the Abbotsford Campus had themselves a very competitive game of Jeopardy. Their energy had them jumping out of their seats! What great fun to see on campus!

Nurse Jeopardy

Nurse Jane and her Practical Nurse Students of the Abbotsford Campus had themselves a very competitive game of Jeopardy. Their energy had them jumping out of their seats! What great fun to see on campus!

Local Places to Play Before Summer Ends

Bridal Falls Water Slides - Chilliwack

 

Otter Coop Water Park – Aldergrove

 

Albert Dick Lake – Abbotsford

 

Othello Tunnels - Hope

 

Harrison Watersport – Obstacle course, bumper boats, sea doo rentals and more.  – Harrison Hot Springs

 

 

 

Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

Ingredients

7 cups water       1.5 cups sugar

1/4 tsp salt        2cups ice

4cups watermelon chopped

2cups lemon juice

 

Instructions

Bring the water, sugar, & salt to a boil in a pot

Remove from heat

Puree watermelon in a blender

Pour puree through a strainer. Stir in the sugar water, lemon juice and top off with ice.