Spring 2026 Pitt Meadows Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide

Workshops, Arts & Culture Goat Milk Soap Making 16Y+ Learn to make Goat Milk Soap using fresh, raw, unprocessed milk from a local farm. In class, students will learn the delicate process of incorporating this perishable ingredient into soap while maintaining the benefits of the lactic acid. Goat milk contains alpha-hydroxy acids, such as lactic acid, which help remove dead skin cells from your skin’s surface. From pre-blended bases, make and take home three to four bars of long-lasting oat and goat milk soap. Plus, students receive a sample bar of soap. All supplies are included in the course fee. Instructor: Cheryl Theilade Location: Banquet Hall - South Bonson Community Centre Sessions: 1 Fee: $68.00 M 6:30pm-8:30pm #15423 Apr 6 Ghostly Encounters 16Y+ Authors, historians, and paranormal researchers Gina Armstrong and Victoria Vancek of Haunted History of BC recount their personal experiences with the supernatural. Join the ladies for a thrilling evening as they share stories of real-life haunted encounters with the unexplained. They will share visual and audio evidence, demonstrate how to use paranormal research equipment, and field your burning questions about ghost hunting. Hear about some fascinating haunted locations in British Columbia firsthand! Instructor: Haunted History of BC Location: Lower Floor - Heritage Hall Sessions: 1 Fee: $35.00 Su 5:00pm-7:30pm #15148 Apr 26 Expressive Pet Portrait Watercolour Workshop 16Y+ This introductory workshop provides everything you need to draw and paint an expressive pet portrait in watercolour. Follow the step-by-step demonstration to create a unique piece of art. All supplies are included. Please bring a printed headshot of your pet on standard 8.5"x11" paper for transferring the image with charcoal. Instructor: Jessie Somers Location: Activity Room - South Bonson Community Centre Sessions: 1 Fee: $55.00 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm #15145 May 16

Expressive Self-Portrait Watercolour Workshop 16Y+ This introductory workshop provides everything

you need to draw and paint an expressive self-portrait in watercolour. Follow the step-by-step demonstration to create a unique piece of art. All supplies are included. Please bring a printed headshot of yourself on standard 8.5"x11" paper for transferring the image with charcoal. Instructor: Jessie Somers Location: Activity Room - South Bonson Community Centre Sessions: 1 Fee: $55.00 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm #15144 Apr 25 and savor the garden in this sensory, hands-on workshop. Participants will harvest fresh herbs such as mint, lemon balm and chamomile, then learn how to turn them into soothing herbal teas on site. Along the way, we will explore gentle, sustainable harvesting practices, simple drying methods and easy brewing techniques you can use at home.The session concludes with a shared tea tasting—an opportunity to connect, relax and enjoy the flavours of the garden together. Participants will leave with a small packet of dried herbs and a simple recipe card to continue the ritual at home. Instructor: Parks Staff Location: Picnic Shelter - Grabenhorst Garden Sessions: 1 Fee: FREE W 11:30am-12:30pm #15404 May 27 Herb Harvest & Garden Tea Gathering 16Y+ Grow Together Workshop Series #2 – Slow down

Join us for Youth Week! Drop by the Constable Rick O'Brien Youth Lounge from May 1 to 7 for FREE drop-in youth (11-17Y) activities. The Youth Lounge is located in the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre. Learn more: bcyouthweek.com or pittmeadows.ca/youth

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