Punjabi Masihi Church
Attorney General Wally Oppal, Surrey-Panorama MLA Jagrup Brar and Surrey Councillor Marvin Hunt are among the dignitaries who will be present at the Saturday, July 5 building construction inauguration of the Punjabi Masihi Church in Surrey at 14474-72 Avenue. For more information, contact Rehan Garstin at 604-590-2032 or 604-339-5248. www.PunjabiChurch.com
Volunteers for Fourth PICS Mega Job Fair
The fair to be held on Thursday, July 24 needs a number of volunteers. Even students are encouraged to volunteer. Each volunteer will be acknowledged for the service and hard work and awarded a Certificate of Appreciation and also given a free polo shirt. The volunteers are required between July 2 and 25 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. One may volunteer for any number of hours and for any number of days. However, the volunteers would be required from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on July 24. For registration and further information, contact PICS at 604-596-7722 or email: Tilak.dewan@pics.bc.ca.
Once A-Pond a Time
Outdoor Nature Program on Saturday, July 5, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Campbell Valley Regional Park, Langley. Discover what strange and wonderful inhabitants live in a pond in the July 5 nature program that will appeal to families with children aged 6 to 10 years. One lucky participant will receive a book to take home. The cost is $7.50 per adult, $4 per child / youth / senior and $20 per family. Advance registration is required. Call Metro Vancouver at 604-432-6359. After the program, stay and play at the Visitor Centre, open until 4 p.m. Stroll through the butterfly garden, take in interactive displays, or sign out a Discovery Pack – a free resource for families. The Visitor Centre is located at the corner of 8th Avenue and 204th Street in Langley. www.metrovancouver.org/checkitout.
Shan-E-Khalsa Gurmat Academy
Sevadaars of the Academy request Sikh youth families to attend the Grand Opening and Sports Day of the new academy location on Sunday, July 6. The facilities are very close to Gurdwara Sahib Kalgidhar Darbar, Abbotsford, on Blueridge Drive and Mt Lehman Road. Schedule: 9-10 a.m. Sukhmani Sahib, 10-11 a.m. Kirtan and Katha. 11-11:15 a.m. Award Ceremony. 11:15-11:30 a.m. Announcements. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Guest Speakers. 12-1 p.m. Ardas & Langar. 1-6 p.m. Sports and Prizes. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. events will be at the new building at 103 - 30537 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford, and 1-6 p.m. sports and prizes will be at a nearby schoolfield. Contact Bhai Sarabjit Singh at 778-808-7042 or shanekhalsa@hotmail.com.
Olympian Jarnail Singh Sports Night
Sunday, July 6 at 6 p.m. at Grand Taj Banquet Hall 8388- 128 Street, Surrey. Jarnail Singh, an Indian football legend, even though he is not with us today, his name and memories will remain with us forever. This is an exciting fundraiser for soccer and sports fans across the world. There will be dinner and door prizes. For more information, contact Dildar Mander at (604)-307-2807 or Sukhi Lally at 778-889-4750.
Acharya Vijayji Discourses
On July 10 and 11, Hindu Temple Burnaby will hold discourses by internationally renowned spiritual guru & motivational speaker, Acharya Vijayji. These discourses are meant for young and old. Acharyaji not only heals your body but also your mind and inner self. He gives discourses on "The Secret of Success - Sh. Hanuman Chalisa," explaining the meaning of Sh.Hanuman Chalisa and the spiritual ideas of Sh. Hanuman ji, in a way that is very useful for people to succeed in today's materialistic lives. Acharyaji is very well versed in: * Physical health and well being - by yoga and pranayam. * Mental and emotional well being - by meditation. * Mental solace (man ki shanti) - by spiritual counselling. For more information, contact Pandit Sharadbhai at 299-5922, Bansiben Gandhi at 434-9756 or Dharambir Chopra at 323-2405.
PICS Summer Student BBQ Fundraiser
PICS summer BBQ fundraiser on July 11 at the PICS Head Office located at #109 – 12414 82nd Avenue. Join us for hamburgers, veggie dogs, soda, and chips. Prices vary from $1 to $5. The BBQ starts at 12 p.m., and ends at 3:30 p.m. Food will be prepared on the BBQ by PICS renowned culinary specialist, Chef R and his team of culinary associates (our very own summer students).
SAFA presents Bollywood Under the Stars
Movie: Bollywood classic "Sholay." When: Friday, July 11 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Where: Cloverdale Millenium Park - 64th & 176th. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. A free outdoor movie experience. For more info, check out www.safa.ca, contact info@safa.ca or call 604-696-1230.
ActNow BC Tour
Road to Health Community Tour Surrey Community Event on July 12 at 1 p.m. at Softball City, 2201 -148th Street, Surrey. Through interactive games, hands-on exhibits and informative display panels, the ActNow BC Road to Health exhibit encourages British Columbians to learn about the ActNow BC initiative, the importance of physical activity, proper nutrition, eliminating tobacco use and making healthy choices during pregnancy in order to achieve overall good health. The Tour will visit 18 communities across the province from April 18 to September 30. The Healthy Heart Society’s hearts@work team of registered nurses will also be on-site to provide heart health risk assessments. This includes cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure testing along with personal recommendations to help lower risk factors and goal setting. The Tour will be at Softball City in Surrey from July 12 to July 15: Saturday-Monday – 10a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. hearts@work will be on site: Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information visit www.actnowbc.ca
SAFA: Sawan Mela
Sunday, July 13 from 12 to 8 p.m. at Sunset Community Centre, 6180 Main Street, Vancouver. Come celebrate cultural harmony at this free family event. www.safa.ca
See Where Your Water Comes From
Thursday through Sunday, from now to September. Metro Vancouver manages three forested watersheds to provide Lower Mainland residents with clean, clear drinking water. All three watersheds are closed to the public as a primary means of safeguarding our water supply. Every summer, Metro Vancouver opens up the Capilano and Coquitlam Watersheds to the public by hosting free watershed bus and walking tours. These tours are lead by watershed staff and provide unique natural and cultural history insights into the evolution of our drinking water system. What you need to know: * four-hour tours, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, from now until September 14. Adult-oriented. Located in North Vancouver and Coquitlam. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 604-432-6430 or e-mail: toursreg@metrovancouver.org.
Mums-to-be Needed by UFV
If you’re a pregnant woman who will be having her baby in a Fraser Valley hospital between September and April, you’re in high demand by nursing students from the University of the Fraser Valley. Volunteer mums and their partners are urgently needed to help educate nursing students while receiving extra support during their pregnancy and labour. Women having their babies between September and April at Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Surrey Memorial, or Langley Memorial hospitals are eligible for this program. If you agree to participate, the student nurse will meet you (and your partner if applicable) for a “get to know you chat,” go with you on one visit to the doctor, go with you to one prenatal class, give you and your partner support during all of your labour and delivery, and visit you afterwards. For more information, or to volunteer, call UFV’s Health Sciences Centre toll-free at 1-888-504-7441, local 2817.
Sidak 2008 Registration Open
Sidak is a distinctive learning program for young adults seeking to increase their commitment towards the Sikh faith by providing a unique learning and social atmosphere. This intensive two-week educational experience focuses on the Sikh way of living, and outlines different aspects of history and ideology. Sidak helps participants learn to think like a Sikh, imparting tools for leadership and community building. Sidak consists of three different programs that run simultaneously for two weeks in San Antonio, Texas. This year Sidak is being held July 13-26. Sikhi 101 - introductory overview of Sikh history and theology. Sikhi 201 - a more rigorous exploration of Sikh Culture. Gurmukhi 101 - focuses on tools required to study the Guru Granth Sahib. For more information on attending, contact: sidak@sikhri.org.
Multilingual Case Management
And Job Placement & Resource Centre of Immigrant Services Society will hold a Trade Talk on Employment Opportunities with VANOC, starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15 at 333 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver. Language: English. Call 604-684-2504 or visit
502-333 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, for registration. Register early to ensure a seat, and bring your resume.
Ralph Klein in Surrey
On Tuesday, July 15, the Surrey Board of Trade will host a lunch featuring former premier of Alberta Ralph Klein. Klein will be sharing his opinions on fuel prices, the environment and Canada’s future. As premier of Alberta, Klein revamped and opened up the government’s decision-making process, downsized government, balanced the budget, oversaw the orderly pay down of debt, and spearheaded a drive to develop the climate for private-sector job creation. The event, to be held at Eaglequest Golf Course at Coyote Creek, is open to the public. For more information on the event or to register, visit www.businessinsurrey.com, email Anita Huberman at anita@businessinsurrey.com, or call her at 604-581-7130.
Kaun Banega Ramayan Expert
2008 Quiz competition and award ceremony. This quiz is the grand finale of the KBRE competition that started on April 6 (Varsha Pratipada). Date and Time: Sunday, July 6 at 1 p.m. Venue: Laxmi Narayan Mandir, 8321 140 Street, Surrey. Phone: (604) 596-4777.
Arthritis Society
The Arthritis Society’s Joints in Motion training team travels to exciting destinations around the world. Members of the team help the more than 600,000 people living with arthritis in BC and the Yukon by raising funds for arthritis research, education, and programs. Joints in Motion team members will receive: return airfare to the event, shared hotel accommodations, inspiration in a group training environment, training program tailored to your fitness level, participation entry in the event, Team Canada Hero Reception, fund-raising support and materials, Joints In Motion apparel provided by New Balance, nutrition and injury prevention counseling, friends that will last a lifetime. The team is now recruiting for the June 30 to July 6, 2009 Gold Coast, Australia Full and Half Marathon, 10K run and 7.5K walk. A free information session will be held on Thursday, July 17, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. Call Emily at 604-714-5569 or 1-866-414-7766 or by email at eshandruk@bc.arthritis.ca.
Sai Lakshacharn
All are invited to participate in Om Shri Sai Ram Lakshacharn - Japa Bhajan on Saturday, July 19 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.
2008 Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Spirit of the West, Ozomatli and Michael Franti Lead Stellar Lineup Dates: July 18, 19 & 20. Venue: Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver. Information: 604-602-9798 or www.thefestival.bc.ca. Admission: Early Bird tickets on sale until June 21, from $46 for Friday evening and $76 for Saturday and Sunday one-day adult admissions to $112 for adult weekend passes. Little Folks (12 and under) admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets: Available online at www.thefestival.bc.ca, at the Festival office at 411 Dunsmuir (604-602-9798) and retail outlets including Highlife Records, Zulu Records, Little Sisters Bookstore and Neptoon Records (see website for details).
Canada Urdu Association: Speech Contest
Annual Speech Contest for young students ages 13-19 in two age groups. Group A is for ages 13-15 and Group B is for ages 16-19. The contest will take place on Sunday, July 27. This South Asian community contest is an effort to provide the youth an opportunity to delve into Urdu language and develop leadership skills by facing a real audience. The awards will be presented to the winners at the CUA’s annual Jashn-e-Azadi Mushaira & Celebrations event scheduled for August 30. Speech Topic: Mayholeyat Ki Aloodge Kay Asraat (The Effects of Environmental Pollution). Language: Urdu. Time allowed: 5 to 7 minutes. Venue: Meeting Room, Strawberry Hills Library, 7399 122nd Street, Surrey. Day & Time: Sunday, July 27, 3-5 p.m. Registration deadline: July 22. For more information, email: canurdu@hotmail.com or call program coordinators Muhammad Afzal Malik at 604-518-4459, Dr. Raminder Pal Singh Kang at 604-729-0406, Imtiaz Popat 604-715-4816 or Capt. Muhammad Suleman Mahtab at 778-908-1250.
Raising Awareness about Bogs
The Burns Bog Conservation Society is hosting the 17th Annual International Bog Days celebration at the Great Pacific Forum, Planet Ice in Delta. On July 26 the society is holding interpretive tours of the bog from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On July 27 the fun-filled, free community event is highlighted by live cultural entertainment, interactive exhibits, tasty snacks, activities for children and additional tours of the bog. www.burnsbog.org
Canada Urdu Association: Essay Contest
Annual “Essay Writing Contest” for students ages 13-19 in two age groups: Group A of ages 13-15 and Group B of ages 16-19. This South Asian community contest is to provide the youth an opportunity to delve into Urdu language and develop essay-writing skills. The awards to the winners will be presented at the CUA’s annual Jashn-e-Azadi Mushaira & Celebrations event scheduled for August 30. Topic: Insani Haqook Ki Ihmiyat (The Importance of Human Rights). Language: Urdu. Number of words: 850 to 1000. Last date of submission: August 5. Mailing Address: 14275 – 90th Avenue, Surrey, BC. V3V 7W2 . For more information, email: canurdu@hotmail.com or call program coordinators Muhammad Afzal Malik at 604-518-4459, Dr. Raminder Pal Singh Kang at 604-729-0406, Imtiaz Popat at 604-715-4816 or Capt. Muhammad Suleman Mahtab at 778-908-1250.
Service Canada Centres for Youth
The Vancouver Public Library and the Vancouver Service Canada Centre for Youth are ready to assist you with your employment needs. For one-on-one assistance with resume / cover letter writing, interviews and getting hired, just visit one of their mobile offices: * Renfrew Branch: Mondays, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., from now to July 28. * Oakridge Branch: Fridays, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., from now to August 8. *Kitsilano Branch: Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., from now to August 6.
SAFA Summer Day Camps
SAFA will be hosting Summer Day Camps for children ages 5-12 during July and August at the Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre in Vancouver. The cost is $80 per child for a full week of sports, arts & crafts, dancing and field trips. Camps are supervised by teachers and facilitators. For more information, contact Surita at 604-779-6075 or Suki at 778-688-3996.
Richmond Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Registration for the year’s busiest season of parks, recreation and cultural programming has begun at local community facilities. Customers can register at their convenience by choosing one of four methods: Internet, touch tone phone, through the Registration Call Centre or in-person at any civic facility. To register online, visit the City’s website at www.richmond.ca and click on the Recreation Registration button on the home page. Touch tone users can register anytime by phoning 604-276-4300 and following the voice prompts. Customers can also sign up for programs through the City’s Registration Call Centre by dialing 604-276-4300, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and pressing “3” for a Customer Service Agent. To register by internet or touch tone phone, you will need a Family PIN and Client Number and your Visa or Mastercard number and expiry date. You will also need the Class Number and Community Code from the Recreation & Culture Guide available online at www.richmond.ca, at all civic facilities and local Safeway and Save On Foods stores.
White Rock Sandcastle Competition
The competition takes place on August 3, during the 59th annual Spirit of the Sea Festival which runs August 1-4. Team sign up ends July 15, Cash prizes. www.wrsandcastle.com for more info and sign up forms. This is a family event with many family activities all weekend long. For festival information go to www.spiritofthesea.ca
Gordon Neighbourhood House, West End
Summer Day Camp for children 5-11. Explore attractions in the Lower Mainland. For registrations, contact Michelle or Agata at 604-683-2554. * Summer Block Party - Saturday, August 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – annual highlight attracting people of all ages of the West End and downtown. Come and join us for a fun afternoon, hot dog BBQ, clown and face painting, raffle, live entertainment, prizes, etc. * Multicultural Arts & Crafts Fair: Saturday, August 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy arts and crafts and get your Christmas gifts in advance. Exhibitors and vendors needed. Tables are $20, profit goes toward our programs. For information, contact Elena at 604-683-2554 * Skim boarding for children (ages 8 & up), youth, and adults. Drop in: $10 for children / youth or $12 for adults. To register, call Agata at 604-683-2554.
Kaurs United International Sikh Women's Camp
August 17-22 at Hope, B.C. Highlights of this year's camp: archery, horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, rock-climbing, a 30-foot high ropes course, hiking to the amazing plateau, the Sangat of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, uplifting Kaur-only lectures and discussions, Biba U Got Talent 3 (Kaur-only Talent Show), team building and self-esteem building workshops and activites, Kaur-catered self-defense and Gatka classes, meditation and Gurbani recitation, Amrit Vela Kirtan Darbars, etc. Guests attending this year's camp will be from all over the Greater Vancouver area, Abbotsford, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Buffalo, California, Seattle, England, etc. Register for camp – visit www.kaursunited.org.
Stopping the Violence Counselling
Stopping the Violence (STV) Counselling Program for Women is a specialized and unique program providing free and confidential individual and group counseling, support and advocacy to women experiencing emotional, physical, sexual, psychological, social and/or economic abuse. If you are experiencing violence in your relationship, lonely and isolated, denied money, forced to stay with the person who hurts you, worried that your children are being exposed to violence and / or concerned about your sponsorship you need help. If you sponsored your husband and he is abusing you, or has abandoned you and as a result you are now in default of the sponsorship undertaking – call and speak to the STV counsellor. If you need information about the law and about your rights, information about custody, access and guardianship, help in dealing with your relationship and counseling support – contact the STV counsellor at 604-254-9626. All services are free and confidential. Punjabi and Hindi spoken. Call MOSAIC Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
Surrey Museum
Unique artifacts, images and interactive displays in a stunning and modern space that highlight Surrey’s history. Attractive space for programs, 42-seat orientation theatre, changing exhibits. Location: 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey. Phone: 604-592-6956. www.heritage.surrey.ca. Open Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Adult: $5, Seniors & Students: $3.75, Child & Youth: $2.50, 5 & Under Free. * Exhibit: Egypt, Gift of the Nile: Imagine and explore the daily lives of Egyptians 5000 years ago through displays of ancient jewellery and cosmetics, household goods, writing implements, and statues and amulets. Presented by the Royal Ontario Museum, June 10-September 6.
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.
White Rock Laughter Club
Meets every Tuesday at Evergreen Childcare Centre, 1185 Centre Street, WhiteRock. Drop in fee $5 or by donation. Wear something comfortable, bring water a towel or mat to sit on. For more info, contact Carol Ann- 604-536-9049 or Nicole 604-961-4211.
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.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Employment Services in New Westminster at Royal City Centre for Professional and Technical Individuals. Our program Pro-Tech Career Connect is free of cost and will offer employment assistance to all professional and technical workers looking for work. We are offering an innovative and flexible job search service including an intensive two-week job finding club and a four-week Career Café (Self-marketing Coaching). We designed the program to help enhance client’s particular job search requirements and to meet their assessed needs. The sessions may be taken full time or in modules from the following list: Over coming barriers to employment; BC Labour Market information; Professional resume and cover letter; Informational Interviews and networking strategies. For more information or to join our next information session, please contact our New Westminster office at 604-524-2100.
Multilingual Case Management
Is one of Immigrant Services Society’s employment counselling programs that is funded by the federal government, and has served the employment needs of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland for over 10 years. They provide one-on-one employment counselling in English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Punjabi, Hindi and Farsi at no cost to clients. For more information about program, call 604-684-2504.
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.
Family Support Volunteer Listing
The Canadian Red Cross Family Support Program is recruiting compassionate and reliable volunteers who can commit four hours a week for 18 months to offer emotional support to families of children with chronic or life threatening diseases at BC Children’s Hospital. Second language an asset. Training provided. For more information contact: Ginny Wong at 604-709-6618 or ginny.wong@redcross.ca
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.
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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