Forum Part II on Domestic Violence
On October 4 at Langara College, the Department of Sociology will be hosting part two of the forum on domestic violence titled: "Domestic Violence, Intergenerational Issues, Double Lives, Testimonies & Solutions: Women and Men in the South Asian community." Come participate in the dialogue and hear the voices of youth, professionals and past victims of violence for knowledge translation and solutions. Moderated by CBC TV News Anchor Ian Hanomansing. Invited guest speakers include: Attorney General and Minister responsible for Multiculturalism Wally Oppal, youths Supreeti Ghosh, Sandip Rakhra and Ashley Sandhu from Part One of Langara Forum & CBC "Silent Like Air" Documentary, Teresa Goff, Producer of CBC national documentary "Silent Like Air" on domestic violence within the South Asian community, Shashi Assanand, Executive Director, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multiculturalism Support Services (VLMFSS), Serf Grewal, lawyer (past male victim of abuse: testimonies and empowerment tools), Kamilla Singh, Counsellor, Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW) & Producer of Asian Pulse TV, Dr. Patti Janssen, Professor, UBC, & special unannounced guests. The goal of the forum is to foster greater understanding and to empower youth, families and social activists through knowledge translation and solutions. Supported by Attorney General Wally Oppal, CBC Radio and Television, Indo-Canadian VOICE newspaper, the Georgia Straight, Channel M and Asian Pulse TV. Thursday, October 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Langara College's Lecture Hall A130 (by the main entrance on 49th Avenue) 100 west 49th Avenue, Vancouver. For information, contact Indira Prahst, Organizer and Instructor, Department of Sociology at (604) 323-5717, iprahst@langara.bc.ca.*Reservation is recommended to guarantee a seat.
Kabir Centre, Surrey
H. H. Swami Sarvanand Saraswati will be holding a three-day spiritual
program at the Kabir Centre in Surrey. He is the founder president of
IBSM (International Bhajan Sukhseva Mission) and Sarveshwar Temple,
both in Delhi. He will speak on Yoga, Meditation and Mysticism and
their impact on life enhancement. His lively interaction with the
audience makes his lectures both informative and entertaining. All are welcome. Address: 208-14770 64th Avenue, Surrey. Time: Saturday, September 1, 7:30-9 p.m. Sunday, September 2, 10 a.m.-noon & 7:30-9 p.m. For further information, contact Dr. J. Das at 604-599-6876 or email .
Painting Competition
Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha of Vancouver is holding a painting competition on the Labor Day Weekend on Sunday, September 2, at the Dr. Ambedkar Library, Guru Ravidass Community Centre, 7271 Gilley Avenue. Painters of all ages can participate. The competition is being organized by artist Shital Anmol, who has been holding painting classes at the Dr. Ambedkar Library for the past three months. For more information about painting classes or the competition, contact Shital Anmol at 604-710-5508 or Bill Basra at 604-725-048.
Red FM Run
Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts will join Red FM for the 1st Annual Surrey Red FM Run on Monday, September 3 at 9 a.m. at Surrey's Bear Creek Park to raise funds to benefit the education and prevention of domestic violence. Proceeds from the run will go to the City of Surrey Community Grants Program to benefit domestic violence prevention and education. For more information and to register, go to www.redfm.ca.
Auditions for Play
Auditions for the Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society's 2007 Panto, Excalibur the story of the Sword in the Stone will be taking place on Sunday, September 2 from 2 to 5 p.m.; and Tuesday, September 4 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. We will be looking for the usual variety of leads, a chorus of adults of all ages (12 to 70+), dancers, and a children's chorus ages 6-11. The show will be performed at the Surrey Arts Centre Main Stage from November 27 through December 9. Call 604-507-0802 for more information. info@fvgss.org. www.fvgss.org.
Ex-Indian Railway Employees Association
Next bi-monthly meeting takes place on Monday, September 3 at 2 p.m. in the senior citizens office, Ross Street Gurdwara, Vancouver. For more information, contact Harbans S. Kundi at 604-582-7954 or A.S. Bhatia at 604-437-6206.
Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar
On Monday, September 3, the day before schools re-open, there will be a special Youth Kirtan from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for youth to seek the blessings of the Almighty Vaheguru and spiritually prepare themselves for another vigorous school year. Get yourself a special Simran (meditation) CD from the gurdwara. (Wood Street, Queensborough, New Westminster)
Janamastami at VHP
Hindu Temple Burnaby (VHP) is celebrating Janamastami, the birth of Bhagwan Krishna, on Tuesday, September 4 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the temple. All devotees are requested to participate. The program includes Maha Abhishek from 8 to 9:30 p.m.; Shringar, Bhajan & Kirtan from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m., followed by the celebration of Janam of Bhagwan Krishna. There will be Pritibhojan. For more information, call Pt. Sharad Chandra at 604-299-5922.
Public Education Seminars
Financial literacy workshops can help to build skills and access information to effectively manage money and plan for future. 1) Consumerism: learn to make choices based on what is good for you. 2) Credit: credit history in this society is very important to achieve control of your finances. Learn how to make good credit possible. Dates: September 5 & September 12. Time: 1-3 p.m. Language: English. Venue: S.U.C.C.E.S.S., 5834 Fraser Street, Vancouver. Fee: None. Registration is required; call 604-324-1900.
Anti-Asian Riot Commemoration
Commemorate 100 years of change since the anti-Asian Riot of 1907. Reconciliation. Dinner: September 7 from 6 p.m. at Floata Restaurant, 180 Keefer Street, Chinatown. Tickets; $50. Box office: 604-689-0926. Tables of 10: gkchow@hotmail.com. Free parking after 6 p.m. in Chinatown parkade. Set menu at Floata Seafood Restaurant includes vegetarian choices. Doors open 6 p.m. Dinner & program from 7 p.m. Co-hosted by CBC's Margaret Gallagher and Vancouver City Councillor George Chow. To buy tickets, call the Firehall Arts Centre Box Office at 604-689-0926. (Major credit cards accepted). For group bookings, contact: gkchow@hotmail.com. To place an ad in the souvenir program, contact admin@anniversaries07.ca. * Academic events: 'The 1907 Race Riots & Beyond: A Century of TransPacific Canada.' September 7 to 8. SFU Harbour Centre Downtown and Vancouver Public Library - Downtown: Academic conference sponsored by UBC, UVic and SFU. Day-long Friday program at SFU Harbour Centre. Saturday public exhibits and community exchange at Vancouver Public Library. For conference registration & information, contact raceriot@uvic.ca. * Take the Memorial Walk of the route of the 1907 anti-Asian Riot. We meet at 5 p.m. at Victory Square (Cambie/Pender & Hastings/Hamilton). This Riot Walk is led by Michael Barnholden (author of Reading the Riot Act), and is hosted by CBC's Margaret Gallagher. The walking tour takes approximately 90 minutes. As space is limited for the Memorial Walk on September 7, sign up by emailing us at admin@anniversaries07.ca with "Riot Walk" in the subject line. Registration will be on a first-come, first served basis.
Old Age Benefits Forum
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Old Age Benefits Forum is being held on Saturday, September 8 at 1 p.m. at the Grand Taj Banquet Hall. All directors are requested to attend and collect and deposit the annual subscription fee for the year 2007. For more information, contact president Harbans Singh Pawar at 604-321-4466 or secretary Balwinder Singh Chahal at 604-807-3084.
Surrey: New Volunteer Training
Join Surrey's Ahead of the Game Volunteer Team as we prepare for 2010.
Do you speak a second language? If so, learn, grow and lead through our Volunteer Development Program Level 1. If you'd like to learn more, register for the free introductory course Volunteering in Surrey. *Diversity - Celebrating Differences - $20. Learn about the benefits and challenges of volunteering in a diverse society. Discover strategies to ensure your experience is satisfying and rewarding. (One session). September 8 -10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Surrey Recreation Centre. *Community Volunteering - $20. This interactive workshop will review a wide variety of volunteer opportunities and provide you with practical advise on how to make your experience meaningful and enjoyable. September 11 - 7-8:30 p.m. at Surrey Community Services. Registration at 604-501-5100 / www.register@surrey.ca, http://www.register@surrey.ca. Information at 604-502-6322 / www.volunteer.surrey.ca
Pratham B.C. Foundation Walkathon
Sunday, September 9: To celebrate World Literacy Day, Pratham B.C. Foundation is hosting a 5 km family walkathon at Central Park, Burnaby. Location: Picnic area east of Swangard Stadium (free parking). Program: 8:45a.m. - Registration. 9:15 a.m. - Stretch. 9:30 a.m. - Start of walk/run. 11 a.m. - Laughing club/face painting. 11:40 a.m. - Wrap-up. Pledges: Pledge forms and directions are available at website www.pratham.ca. Pre-registration: Contact: Shilpi Shah at shilpi_shah@hotmail.com or phone (604) 783-1374, Priti Shah at drishticonsulting@telus.net or phone (604) 945-5836, or Kandarp Patel at kanpatel@shaw.ca or phone (604) 724-4281. Minimum $ 15 donations required for a tax receipt. Donations are accepted online via www.prathamindia.givemeaning.com. A participant in the walkathon can create their own page at our www.pratham.givemeaning.com site, and people can donate to this person via the page they created.
Annual SuperWalk for Parkinson's
On Sunday, September 9, at Ceperley Playground in Stanley Park, Vancouver, and Bear Creek Park in Surrey, individuals with Parkinson's disease, their friends and their families will walk in SuperWalk for Parkinson's. Thousands of participants will walk, run, jog and stroll to do their part in this national fundraising event to help the nearly 100,000 Canadians - 7,000 British Columbians - who suffer from Parkinson's disease. In 2006, SuperWalk raised $1.97 million nationally and $150,240 in British Columbia. For information on SuperWalk locations, dates and times, visit www.superwalk.com. For information on Parkinson Society British Columbia, call 604-662-3240 or visit www.parkinson.bc.ca.
Richmond RCMP Victim Services Unit
Looking for volunteer support workers. An information session will be held at Richmond City Hall located at 6911 No. 3 Road, on Tuesday, September 11 at 7 p.m. Victim Support Workers have a very important role with the RCMP as they offer support and assistance to victims of crime, or individuals experiencing a traumatic event. This is an opportunity to acquire unique knowledge and experience. Committed volunteers make a difference by utilizing their talents and abilities to inspire hope and purpose in others. This position is open to Richmond residents, 19 years or older who have a valid drivers license, and who are able to obtain an RCMP security clearance. Applicants must successfully complete a ten-week training session. If you require further information or are interested in attending the session, reserve your seat by e-mailing dgrieve@richmond.ca, or calling 604-207-6229.
Saragarhi Battle Commemoration
The epic battle of Saragarhi is being celebrated on September 12 at 7 p.m. at Ravi Banquet Hall (Payal Business Centre), 8166-128 Street, Surrey. All ex-servicemen of the Indian armed forces are invited to attend. Non-member ex-servicemen are also invited. Women are requested to attend as guests. Children above the age of 14 are allowed to attend, if invited. Confirmation to attend is requested by September 6. For more information, call Subedar Sarwan Singh Khaira, secretary, at 604-501-3939.
SANSAD AGM
SANSAD has completed fifteen years of its existence and the next Annual General Meeting is being held on September 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Bonsor Recreation Complex, Arts Room, near Metrotown (behind the Bay store), Burnaby. Agenda items will include: 1. President's report - 15 years of SANSAD: Looking back, looking ahead. 2. Treasurer's report. 3. Discussion around some of the main issues impacting the countries of the sub-continent, and the people of the Diaspora living here, followed by adoption of resolutions. Draft copies of the resolutions will be circulated in advance. 4. Election to the new board of directors. 5. Any other business.
Om Shri Sai Ram Lakshacharn
Hindu Cultural Society & Community Centre of British Columbia: All are invited to participate in Om Shri Sai Ram Lakshacharn - Japa Bhajan on Saturday, September 29 at 5:15 p.m. at Hindu Cultural Society & Community Centre of British Columbia (VHP), 3885 Albert Street, Burnaby. Priti Bhojan will be served after Arti. For more information, contact Suresh Bhai Desai at 604-523-9360, Ballu Bhai Parekh at 604-327-8259, Rasikbhai Joshi at 604-597-1323 or Sharad Bhai Pandit at 604-299-5922.
Pandit Jasraj School of Music
Shakti Dance Company's 'Prince to Buddha - The Journey to Enlightenment.' Choreographed by Viji Prakash. At Massey Theatre (735 8th Avenue, New Westminster) on Saturday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Ticketmaster at (604) 280-3311 or www.ticketmaster.ca or visit the PJSOM office (14 East Broadway, phone: 604-879-8319, cell: 604-729-4497), Highlife Records (phone: 604-251-6964, 1317 Commercial Drive),
Kamal's Video (phone: 604-592-9777, #103 - 8268 120th Street, Surrey), Banyen Books & Sound (phone: 604-737-8858, 3608 West 4th Avenue). Tickets: $35 / $40 / $45 + s/c.
PICS Toastmasters Club
The PICS Toastmasters Club is open. It meets every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Surrey office: #109 - 12414 - 82nd Avenue. The Club is an "open" club, which means that anyone can come to visit, or join, at any time. So, if you missed the first meeting, or are not ready to join right now, just keep in mind that you can come to visit or join - whenever you are ready. For more information, contact barry.goodwin@pics.bc.ca or at 604-596-7722, ext. 246.
Fraud Marriages
Are you now or have you been or do you know someone who is a victim of marriage fraud or marriage of convenience? Did you sponsor a "spouse" to come to Canada only to be abandoned within a certain amount of time after they arrive? Sometimes they leave immediately or they will live with their sponsor for a few short months. They usually disappear once they receive their PR/SIN cards. Feel free to email your story at victims@stopmarriagefraud.ca. For more information visit our website at
www.stopmarriagefraud.ca.
SAFA Arts Youth Nights
The South Asian Family Association (SAFA) Arts Youth Nights are for children and adolescents between the ages of 7-16 on Fridays 7-9 p.m. (Free). The goal of the Arts Youth Nights is to provide structured creative activities for participants where they will learn through the arts to build upon various skills. Our aim is to strengthen South Asian Culture, to promote a positive image of South Asian youth and to achieve cultural harmony through South Asian eyes. Location: Moberly Arts & Cultural Center, 7642 Prince Albert Street, (one block east of Fraser at 60th), Vancouver. If you have any suggestions or comments, contact SAFA at: info@safa.ca. Visit our website at: www.safa.ca.
PICS Job Finding Club
The Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society of Vancouver (PICS Vancouver) Job Finding Club is a two-week program geared at helping immigrants and newcomers to Canada to find successful employment. Learn how to write a fantastic resume, gain valuable interview techniques and knowledge of the local labour market and more, all at no cost. Past or current E.I. recipients are always welcome. Programs run the first two weeks of every month. PICS Vancouver also offers no cost one-on-one employment guidance, a one-stop Resource Centre for all your job hunting needs and a paid wage subsidy program for on-the-job work experience. The government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative. For more information, call 604-324-7733. Email: eas@pics.bc.ca or drop by 200-8161 Main Street (64th Avenue and Main Street), Vancouver.
South Asian Counselling
Personal/family counseling is available at Turning Point Community Church, 12371-96 Avenue, Surrey. Appointments are made on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. For more info, call Dave at (604) 588-5522.
Services for Permanent Residents
Permanent Residents (Immigrants) are invited to attend this seminar. Following information will be provided: services, programs, and resources available to newcomers, objects of settlement, adaptation, and integration services, how and where to access these services in the community, and much more. For your convenience, this seminar is offered on rotating schedule. Contact us to ask for the upcoming sessions or if you have any other question or would like more information. Fee: None. Language: English /Hindi/ Punjabi. Venue: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Fraser Service Centre, 5834 Fraser Street, Vancouver. Phone: 604-324-8300, Ext. 106. Email: southasian.fraser@success.bc.ca
Free Computer Training
Walnut Grove Library offers a variety of computer and Internet training courses such as learning to use the mouse and keyboard, Internet basics and effective Internet searching, and how to set up and use e-mail. Hands-on sessions are available. Program is free, but registration is required. To register, or for more information, visit the Walnut Grove Library or call 604-882-0410. Walnut Grove Library is located at 8889 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley.
Women Against Violence Against Women
And Rape Crisis Center strives to end violence in women's lives. WAVAW offers: 24-hour Crisis Line and referrals, Outreach and Public Education, One to One and Group Counselling, Accompaniments to hospital, police and courts, Crime Victim Assistance (Sexual Assault), Comprehensive Training for crisis line peer support volunteers, Aboriginal Outreach & Counselling. WAVAW has multicultural staff that are able to offer outreach to Ethno-Cultural Communities & Front Line Service Providers. WAVAW is able to provide workshops, speeches and information tables with cultural sensitivity to raise awareness and educate the public on abuse against immigrant / refuge and visible minority women. All services are free, confidential and private. WAVAW Crisis Line - 24 hours, 7 days a week: (604) 255 - 6228. Free long distance:
877-392-7583.
Canadian Blood Services
Consider volunteering at your local blood donor clinic. We have rewarding opportunities for outgoing, enthusiastic people who would like to give some of their time to help save lives. Volunteers are needed for our Surrey clinic on Thursdays and Fridays - three-hour shifts. Contact Volunteer Resources at 604-707-3513 or e-mail us at volunteer.bc@bloodservices.ca.
New Girls' Program
The City of Surrey, Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department in partnership with the School District and The League of Ordinary People are implementing a new program targeted at girls ages 12-17. The program offers numerous new social and recreational opportunities as part of the "It's A Girl Thing" program. The free program takes place at Princess Margaret Senior Secondary School every Friday from 4-7 p.m. For more information, contact Pam Reddy at 604-501-5536.
PICS: Computer Courses
PICS is offering basic & advanced computer courses at its Head Office in Surrey. Call PICS at 604-596-7722, or visit their office at Unit #109, 12414-82 Avenue, Surrey, to find out more and to register for these courses.
Service Canada: Multi-Language Extension Services
Government of Canada Programs in Punjabi: Employment Insurance, Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Social Insurance Applications, Passport Applications and any other government service inquiries. Tuesdays - Surrey Delta Immigrant Services Society, 1170-7330-137 Street, Surrey, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays - Sunset Community Centre, 404 East 51st Avenue, Vancouver, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays - Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS), 109-12414 82nd Avenue, Surrey, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or appointments, call 604-526-4511, extension 240.
Surrey Women's Centre
Offers free and confidential services for women, children and families whose lives have been impacted by violence. Services include a support line, counselling, court accompaniment, clothing exchange, lending library, community kitchen, family law clinic and resource centre. Our services are available in English & Punjabi. For more information, contact us at 604-583-1295 or visit our website at: www.surreywomencentre.ca.
Rape Relief Shelter
Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter: Women are needed for the volunteer training program. Support your local 24-hour rape crisis line and shelter for battered women. Join us to stop rape and end woman abuse. Volunteer training is free. Booking interviews now: 604-872-8212. Website: www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca.
Free Multi-lingual Job Search Programs
If you need help with your job search, call PICS at 604-596-7722 or visit the office at Unit # 109, 12414 82nd Avenue, Surrey. Clients will be assisted through two weeks' Job Finding Club, or through short-term Focused Job Search Workshops for resume preparation, interviewing skills, and learning how to use the Internet as a job search tool. Professional immigrants can join Job Mentoring Program to learn more about their chosen fields. There is no fee for the job search programs and clients get free access to the Internet, photocopier, fax machines, computers, printers, job leads and other useful resources. The multi-lingual counsellors at PICS Employment Programs provide job search assistance in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu language. PICS has helped thousands of clients in getting jobs through free job search programs and can help you too.
Free Resume Service on Wednesdays
If you are unemployed and need help in preparing your general/professional resume, call PICS at 604-596-7722 or visit the office at Unit #109, 12414 82nd Avenue, Surrey. There is no fee to attend the workshop and clients get free access to the Internet, photocopier, fax machines, computers, printers, job leads and other useful resources. Workshops are conducted every week for eligible clients residing in Surrey, White Rock & North Delta.
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