India Club: Academic & Sports Achievement Awards
India Club invites applications from Indo-Canadian Youth for awards in academic or athletic excellence. Academic Achievement Awards: Minimum 5 or depending on number of Winners - $500 each will be given to Indo-Canadian Grade 12 graduates. Sports Achievement Awards: Two awards of $500 each will be given to one male and one female Indo-Canadian students from Grade 11-12. Deadline for applications: Friday, November 14. For application forms and more information, contact: Mahendra Kwatra, Chairperson, at 604-324-8212, Email mpkwatra@yahoo.com, Vijay Verma at 604-738-1769 or Ashok Bhargava at 604 327-6040. Send completed application to Mahendra Kwatra, Chairperson, 5366 Ross Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5W 3K9. Winners will be contacted for the awards presentation date and location. The decision of the Awards Committee will be final and binding.
Dushehra Mela Celebration
Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of Surrey, 8321-140 Street, invites you to join the community in celebrating the Dushehra festival. Ram Leela – an enactment of the life of Lord Rama - will be held on two days, October 4 and 5, preceding Dushehra on October 9. It will be followed by fireworks. Ram Leela: Saturday, October 4, 5-7 p.m. and Sunday, October 5, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dushehra Mela: Thursday, October 9, starting 1 p.m. There will be free food stalls, rides for kids, fireworks and a cultural program.
PCCA Eid & Azadi Event
The Board of Directors of Pakistani Canadian Cultural Association invite you to join the Pakistani community to celebrate Eid and Azadi show on Sunday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Crystal at York 110-12888-80 Avenue, Surrey.
Diwali Celebration
Collingwood Neighbourhood House invites you to its Diwali celebration on Sunday, October 5 at Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver. Dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. Ram-Lilla and entertainment from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Cost of ticket: $5, includes dinner. Children free. For further information and purchase of tickets call Anita Chopra at 604-323-2405 or Satinder at 604-435-0323 or contact the front desk in the community centre.
Newton-North Delta Riding Debate
All federal candidates’ forum organized by Trinjan at Dhaliwal Hall, 230-8166 128th Street (Payal Business Plaza), Surrey, on Monday, October 6, 7-9 p.m.
Soni Cultural Society of BC
Chetan Gadhavi and Group during for Navratri Festival (Garba and Dandiya Raas), From now until October 8 at 7 p.m. at Palace Banquet Hall, 14431 Knoxway, Richmond. Free entry - Monday to Thursday. $8 – Friday to Sunday. Free for children under 10. Refreshments will be served.
BCAA Child Car Seat Checks
The BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation holds child car seat checks around the province where certified child passenger safety educators will answer questions and inspect the installation and use of child car seats. For more information about Child Passenger Safety Seat Checks visit www.childseatinfo.ca or call 1-877-247-5551 to speak with a certified Child Passenger Safety Educator. Upcoming Child Passenger Safety Seat Checks: For appointment, call 1-877-247-5551. October 4: Willingdon Costco - 4500 Still Creek Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (no appointment necessary) October 8: Vancouver -Vancouver Fire Dept - 7070 Knight Street, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 8: Abbotsford - BCAA - 33338 South Fraser Way, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 10: North Vancouver - BCAA - 333 Brooksbank (Park Tilford Shopping Centre), 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. (drop-in, no appointment necessary). October 14: Coquitlam - BCAA - 2773 Barnet Hwy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 14: White Rock, BCAA - 2655 King George Hwy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 18: Burnaby - BCAA - 4567 Canada Way. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 25: Richmond - Richmond Centre Mall - 6551 No. 3 Road (Parking lot near The Bay parkade), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no appointment necessary). October 28: Maple Ridge - BCAA - 20395 Lougheed Hwy, 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. (drop-in, no appointment necessary).
Mature Drivers Workshops
The BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation’s Living Well, Driving Well mature drivers workshops are designed to help mature drivers assess their own driving skills, habits and knowledge in a peer group environment while getting tips and strategies to help change and improve their driving. * October 5 – White Rock, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Centennial Arena (Lounge) - 14600 North Bluff Road. To register, call 604-541-2231. * October 15 – Surrey, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Semiahmoo Library (Meeting Room) - 1815 152 Street. To register, call 604-599-7810. * October 27 – White Rock, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Kent Street Seniors Centre - 1475 Kent Street. To register, call: 604-541-2231. * October 28 – Burnaby, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Edmonds Community Centre - 7282 Kingsway. To register, call 604-525-1671.
B.C. Grants for Non-Profit Groups
Surrey-Tynehead MLA Dave Hayer is hosting a seminar on B.C.'s Direct Access Grants for Non-Profit Groups at Fleetwood Community Centre, 15996 - 84th Avenue in Surrey on Monday, October 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. This seminar will detail all the actions needed to apply for grant funding, and will have qualified people to answer all questions relating to grant applications. Group representatives wanting to attend the seminar should contact Hayer`s constituency office at 604-501-3201 to reserve a seat.
NPA Annual Dinner
Tuesday, October 7 - 6 p.m.: No Host Reception; 7 p.m.: Dinner. At Floata Seafood Restaurant, 180 Keefer Street, Vancouver.
Free Bridal Fair
Wednesday, October 8 at Princess and the Pea, 21628 48 Avenue, Langley - $10,000 in door prizes. Show is open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. All the latest wedding trends and ideas. Free admission. There will be 60 vendors and lots of great door prizes. Enter to win honeymoon package worth thousands. There are also door prizes for any guest of a bride that attends the show. Or more information & a map visit: langleybridalshow.com
Indo Caribbean Canadian Cultural Society of BC
Diwali Celebrations 2008 on Saturday, October 11, 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Royale Banquet Hall, 2122 Kingsway (near Victoria at Kingsway) , Vancouver. Ticket: $20. For ticket information contact: Ram Ramsaroop at 604-581-2590, Shanta Prashad-Graham at 604-945-2089, Annette Bacchus at 604-936-6835, or Sean Khan at 604-729-7972.
National Family Week
On October 11, the Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program will mark National Family Week with a multifaith family visit to the Surrey Jamea Masjid to learn more about the traditions and beliefs of local Muslim children and families. From October 6 to 12, Canadians in communities across the country will come together for local celebrations during National Family Week. Strengthening Ties through Family Traditions is the theme for this year’s National Family Week. The Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program introduces preschool children and their families to the diversity of faith traditions in Surrey. For more information on National Family Week, contact: Janice MacAulay at (613) 237-7667 x222, macaulay@frp.ca. www.frp.ca. For more information on the Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program, contact: David Dalley, Program Coordinator at (604) 502-8661. info@snfp.ca. www.snfp.ca.
Akhand Jaap
In celebration of the 300th Gurgadi Divas of Satguru Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj, there will be an Akhand Jaap - 12 hours of non-stop "Waheguru" Simran meditation – on October 12 at Khalsa School, 124th Street, Surrey. All are invited. 4-5 a.m. – Nitnem. 5 a.m.-5 p.m. - Continuous, uninterrupted "Waheguru" Simran meditation for 12 hours with and without instruments. 5 p.m. - Rehiras Sahib, followed by Rainsabhaee Keertan. Email seva@bcsikhs.com to sign up for: * Seva of reciting nitnem * Seva of leading the sangat in "Waheguru" simran * Seva of preparing and/or distributing langar & snacks.
Multicultural Helping House Society
Are you new to Canada? Working less than 20 hours a week? Do you have foreign post secondary education? Join us to explore the following topics: Interview skills & techniques; Professional résumé development; Cover letters, calling cards & references; Canadian culture and workplace etiquette; Communication skills for cold calling & follow-ups; How to develop networking contacts and mentorship relationships. To register and connect with a mentor in your field of expertise, contact adriennej@helpinghouse.org, 604-879-3277. Seats are limited. October 14 to October 28. Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Place: Multicultural Helping House Society, 4802 Fraser Street, Vancouver.
SFU: Lecture on North American Sikhs
The Centre for the Comparative Study of Muslim Societies and Cultures (SFU) and the School of International Studies (SFU) presents "North American Sikhs in Global Perspective," a lecture by Dr. Verne A. Dusenbery, Hamline University. This lecture is free. Reserve a seat at 778-782-5100 or email cs_hc@sfu.ca or via web registration http://websurvey.sfu.ca/survey20863418. On October 16 at 7 p.m. at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Campus, Fletcher Challenge Theatre, Room 1900.
UFV: South Asian Film Festival
Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley invites you to its annual South Asian film festival. Three films will be shown: Khamosh Pani, 1947 Earth, and Partition. Each film has significant historical and current relevance while highlighting social justice issues. Films will be screened starting at 7 p.m. in University House (Building F) on UFV’s Abbotsford campus (33844 King Road). Admission is free and is open to the public. Donations are welcome. For more information, call the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at 604-854-4547. * 1947 Earth on Thursday, October 16. * Partition on Thursday, November 13.
SAFA’s Diwali
"Light Up the Night" and enjoy the festival of Diwali with your family and friends while raising funds to support South Asian youth. Included in the ticket price are dinner and open-floor dancing, music courtesy of DJ AfterShock, celebrity Masters of Ceremonies, special guests, cultural performances, including bhangra by Punjab Cultural Arts Centre, Giddha, Live Music, fire-dancing, a viewing of our BC150 Birthday card and much more to be announced. There will be a 50/50 draw as well as a free Childrens' Area. Tickets for this event are now on sale for $30 for a single ticket, students: $20 or $200 for a table. Visit us at www.safa.ca or call Suki at 778-688-3996 to reserve your table. Friday, October 17 at 6 p.m. at Fraserview Hall, 8240 Fraser Street, Vancouver. Semi-formal dress code. www.safa.ca
Diwali Celebration
Saturday, October 18, noon to 3 p.m. Muriel Arnason Library and the Township of Langley are celebrating Township of Langley Libraries 5th annual Diwali celebration. Everyone is invited to experience the wonderful diversity of culture this celebration highlights through music, dance, face painting, storytimes, crafts, Mehndi, and food in a festive atmosphere. The celebrations will include a multicultural event with dance, music and other entertainment from a variety of local communities. This program is free and open to the public, but to attend the music and dance performances, you must pick up a free ticket at the Muriel Arnason Library and bring it with you to the event, as seating is limited. Refreshments will be served at noon. For more information and your free ticket, visit the Muriel Arnason Library at 20338-65 Avenue, or call 604-532-3590.
Soni Cultural Society of BC
“Kasumbal Dairo” (Folk songs / folk tales from Gujarat) on Sunday, October19 at Michael J. Fox Theatre 7373 McPherson Avenue, Burnaby. Tickets: $10, $20, $30, $40 per person. Refreshments will be served. For tickets, contact: Kamal Video Palace at (604) 592-9777, Saaz Video, Maheshbhai Lodhia at (604) 837-9783, Rajesh Raniga at (604) 716-4659 or Alykhan Panju at (604) 945-4965.
Delta Kids Book Club
George Mackie Library is asking kids between the ages of 9 and 12 to join their Kids’ Book Club. Read a book each month and meet new friends at the monthly meeting as you discuss the book that you all have read. The library will provide the book and the snacks. George Mackie Library Kids’ Book Club, Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., October 21, November 18, December 16. Space is limited. Visit or call the Information Desk at 604-594-8155 to register.
Kids’ Day Off at Library
What are your children doing on the next Pro-D day? Break up their day with a bit of creative fun at the library. George Mackie Library, Ladner Pioneer Library and Tsawwassen Library invite kids in grades 1-3 to drop in anytime between 2 and 4 pm for an afternoon of crafts on October 24, and November 28. * George Mackie Library, 8440 – 112 Street, Delta. Phone: 604-594-8155. * Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 – 51 Street, Delta. Phone: 604-946-6215. * Tsawwassen Library, 1321A – 56 Street, Delta. Phone: 604-943-2271.
Hindu Temple Annual Diwali Show
Annual Diwali Cultural Show organized by Hindu Temple Burnaby, Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of BC, will be held on October 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735-8th Avenue, New Westminster. The cultural show is an evening of festivities with live entertainment, including singing, dancing, fashion shows and lots more to celebrate this grand event. Vegetarian dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, $15 and $10 for the dinner and show. For information about purchasing tickets, contact: Dharam Chopra at 604-323-2405 / 604-710-2405, Dr. D.P. Goel at 604-873-6624, Roshan Kochhar at 604-298-7889, Vanita Puri at 604-435-4788, Bansi Gandhi at 604-434-9756, Ramesh Bakshi at 604-275-8948, Ashok Dutta at 604-321-3154, Narendra Minhas at 604-451-5472, Praveen Kumar at 604-266-2291, Pt. Sharad Chandra at 604-299-5922, Kamal’s Video at 604-592-9777, Main Video at 604-322-5551, Karuna Joshi at 604-585-6923.Ravi Mathur at 604-617-4111, or Pushpanjli at 604-263-8819.
Pandit Jasraj School of Music
Sunday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 West 41 Avenue, Vancouver. Acclaimed north Indian vocalist Shweta Jhaveri with Mohan Bhinde (harmonium) and Sunny Matharu (tabla). Tickets at Highlife Records, 1317 Commercial Drive, 604-251-6964; Pjsom Office, 14 East Broadway, 604-879-8319; Kamal’s Video, 103-8268 – 120 Street, 604-592-9777; Tasleem’s Video, 6526 Main Street, 604-329-9110. Tickets: $20, $25, $30 + S.C. Four vocal classes starting October 20. For information, call 604-439-7597.
Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen for Homeless
The British Columbia Sikh Community is now again organizing another three Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen for the Homeless this year. This is a collective effort by the entire Sikh community and everyone is welcome to participate and help make a difference to those in need. Where: Life Skills Center, 412 E. Cordova Street, Vancouver. * When: Monday to Saturday, November 10-15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown. For cooking at Gurdwara SukhSagar in New Westminster from 4 to 6 a.m. Sign up to volunteer for any of these events at http://www.gurunanaksfreekitchen.com. In addition to volunteering you can help with food or clothing donations: *Food & Drink – Dall (Raj Mah, Masoor & Chick Peas), Basmati Rice, Juice Powder (Superstore no name brand of Fruit Punch), Eggless Cookies, Milk (need 60 per day can be dropped off at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, New West, a few days before each event) * Clothing - Socks, Shoes, Gloves, Jacket & Blankets – dropped off in box in Langar Hall of Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, New Westminster.This event is open to all volunteers, regardless of age, sex or religion. Many non-Sikhs and many elderly volunteers have helped to make past events a great success. We can also try to arrange volunteer transportation with advance notice, to and from each event. Email: gurunanaksfreekitchen@gmail.com. Website: gurunanaksfreekitchen.com.
Seniors for Flu Vaccine Study
Dr. Janet McElhaney, renowned flu expert and head of Geriatric Medicine for Vancouver General Hospital, Providence Health Care, and UBC, is leading an important study to determine whether a new flu vaccine, with a substance added to stimulate the immune system, is more effective than current flu vaccines. The study involves 2 visits, one in the fall of this year and one next year to receive the flu vaccine, as well as weekly phone calls during the flu seasons to review your health status. You will not have to pay for the flu vaccine. You will receive compensation to cover any study related expenses such as parking / travel.
Who Can Participate? * Are an older adult 65 years of age or older * Have not received a flu vaccine since February 2008. For further information, leave a message for Dr. McElhaney’s study coordinator, Gale Tedder, RN, BSN, CDE, CCRC, at: 604-875-5115 or email: flustudy@hotmail.com
South Asian Family Association
Youth Nights every Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver. All children between the ages of 7-12 are welcome. For more information, visit www.safa.ca
PICS Toastmasters Club
A Toastmasters Club is a speakers club where people learn and practice English communication & leadership skills. Improve your English communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Learn how to become more confident in meeting and talking with people, with presenting yourself. Meeting every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Unit #109, 12414 - 82nd Avenue office of PICS (Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society). Drop in for a visit any Thursday. Come for one month for free. For more information, call Barry Goodwin at PICS at 604-596-7525.
PICS Assisted Living, Surrey
PICS is recruiting volunteers to assist seniors in various activities such as story telling, sharing news and views, organizing indoor / indigenous games, gardening, book reading, and any other creative activity useful to promote health and wellness of the residents in compliance with the PICS and Fraser Health policies. A good reference is required. Selected candidates will be trained and scheduled appropriately. Interested people can contact Jay Bains, Program Coordinator, at 604-596-0052, ext. 108, or through e-mail: jay.bains@pics.bc.ca.
Program for South Asian Mothers of Young Children
Punjabi speaking women and their children, age 0-5 are invited to join a group that offers support, encouragement and information. The South Asian Family Empowerment program meets every Friday morning at the North Delta Family Resource Centre, 11838-88th Avenue, Delta. This program requires registration and a maximum of 10 families can take part in it each year. The children are in a separate area, which is set up like a preschool and are given the opportunity to learn through play. Both English and Punjabi are spoken during the groups, to start introducing the English language to participants. The women learn about health and fitness, child and personal development, and self care, as well as receiving education about the Canadian school system and learning cross cultural competence and interactions. North Delta Family Resource Centre is a program of the Boys and Girls Club Community Services of Delta Richmond, which offers many services to the communities of Delta, Richmond and Surrey. All programs are free. For more information, call 604-591-9262, ext. 118, to speak to Dana.
The Art of Living Breath Workshop
Powerful breathing techniques to decrease stress and increase focus. Life skills to maximize your potential. Effective home practice to stay stress-free on a daily basis. For further details or to register call: Rajan or Shashi Monie at 604-595-6945, Bobbie at 604-594-7294, or Narender at 604-591-3055.
Arya Samaj Society of B.C.
Invites you for Hawan, Pravachan and Satsangh every Sunday at 6884 Jubilee Avenue, Burnaby, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All welcome. We also offer yoga & meditation and Bharat Natyam classes. For more information, call: Pundita Shobha Rae at 604-874-9856 for yoga and meditation classes, Shivani Kaintuba at 604-587-3083 or Madhu Varshney at 604-222-1444 for Bharat Natyam classes; Shanti Narayan at 604-583-6121 for Hindi and religious classes.
Metro Vancouver’s Fall Program Guide
This fall, play, discover and learn in regional parks and green spaces. Discover more in Check it Out, Metro Vancouver's fall 2008 program guide. There are activities for all ages. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Simon Fraser’s journey on B.C.’s most famous river, enjoy ‘fresh air’ hikes, or attend a lecture to discover more about our region’s clouds and water. To share actions and strategies on building a more sustainable region, join us for Sustainability Community Breakfasts. Find out more on p. 5 of the guide or on the Events Calendar page at www.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.
Free Job Mentoring Service
Job Mentoring Service (JMS) is an eight-week free program started by PICS for professional and skilled immigrants where each client is paired with one mentor from the related field to enable them to get exposure in their chosen fields. The clients learn about the local businesses and industries, and develop a professional network to get job leads and referrals to secure employment. The list of fields in which PICS arranges mentors includes (but is not limited to) Accounting, Architecture, Banking, Engineering, Financial Management / Financial Investment, Information Technology, Journalism, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiology, Teaching, and Trades. For more information about the program call Gurtej Gill at 604-596-7722, ext.226 or visit the PICS office at #109, 12414 82nd Avenue, Surrey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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