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ISKCON Vancouver: Diwali Gala Dinner
ISKCON Vancouver presents Diwali Gala Dinner featuring world renowned classical musician Hari Bhakti Dey and famous Vancouver-based dancer Vidya Kotamraju on Friday, October 13. Time: Appetizers start at 5 p.m. The main program begins at 6 p.m. Location: Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. There will be classical dance performances and a variety of music. Vegan / vegetarian dinner prepared by Bhakti Yogis will be served. Tickets all included for $20; for children between the ages of 4 to 12, only $10. Tickets can be purchased from Manu Das at 604-600-4527 or you can purchase them online at www.picatic.com/vancouver-diwali-dinner.
Fiji’s 47th Independence Day Celebration
Presented by Fiji Canada Business Association on October 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Crown Palace, 12025 Nordel Way, Surrey. Special performance by We Are One. MC: Shanel Pratap. Includes entertainment with dinner and dance. Ticket: $30. For ticket info, contact Kavin Chand at 604-562-4569, Chandra Sharma at 604-720-6965, Kamini Prasad at 604-868-8513, Arvind Prasad at 778-918-4188, Ganesh Murti at 604-315-3166 or Kamila Singh at 604-537-5123.
Heart for Africa Fundraising Committee
Heart for Africa Fundraising Committee of BC of invites you on Saturday, October 14 at Roma Hall (Queensborough), 940 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster. Doors open and silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Dancing to follow. Tickets: $100 per person. For more information contact Lianne Gentile at (604) 527-1161 or cwhstaff@quaylawcentre.com.
An evening of hope of dinner, wine, live and silent auction, door prizes, education and dancing all to benefit Project Canaan Academy in Swaziland, providing care and hope for the future for children in this small African nation. Special celebrity host: Carmen Ruiz y Laza, Host of Carmen TV on Joy TV. DJ services provided by Girl on Wax, DJ Emilita. www.heartforafrica.ca. Free shuttles available from 22nd Street SkyTrain Station (running from 5 p.m.-1 a.m.) $50 charitable donation tax receipts will be provided for every ticket purchased.
South Asian Seniors: Carpet Bowling
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian adults / senior members as well as non-members to come and enjoy Carpet Bowling free of cost and make some new friends on Sunday, October 15, 2-3:30 p.m., at Shanti Niketan Hall of Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple, 8321 140th Street, Surrey. Even if you have never played, well-trained Baldev Raj Kohli will teach you how to play. Tea & snacks will be served. Contact coordinator Surendra Handa at 604-507-9945 for more information.
North Delta: Celebrate Diwali
Bring your family to North Delta Recreation Centre to enjoy and experience a Diwali celebration on Sunday, October 15, 2-5 p.m. Take part in Rangoli, decorate and take home your own diya, get a henna tattoo, and enjoy sweets. Location: North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Avenue. Cost: $5 per person drop-in.
Surrey Libraries: Free Legal Workshops
Learn about wills, probate, strata law and tenancy law. Register for these free information sessions at Surrey Libraries, provided in partnership with People’s Law School. * Probating A Will – Monday, October 16, 7-8:30 p.m. Ocean Park Library. 604-502-6449 * Wills & Estates – Tuesday, October 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Guildford Library. 604-598-7366. * Tenancy Law – Wednesday, October 18, 7-8:30 p.m. Newton Library. 604-598-7406. * Strata Law – Thursday, October 19, 7-8:30 p.m. City Centre Library. 604-598-7426.
State of Newton: Inaugural Event
State of Newton on Friday, October 20, 9-11 a.m., at The Offices at Newton, 7327 137th Street, Surrey. Cost: Free. More info: http://www.newtonbia.com/state-of-newton. Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/state-of-newton-tickets-37930158124 . Marketing Materials: https://goo.gl/74rELw . This will be an opportunity for the business community to engage in a dialogue that showcases the upcoming investment opportunities for Newton. The presentation outlines the Newton BIA’s proposals and policy directions for the upcoming year, as well as a detail of the achievements of 2017.
MOSAIC’s Immigrant Professionals Conference
2017 Theme: Take Control of Your Career! Find out how other immigrants succeeded in Canada; ask experts about practical next steps in your profession; get advice and inspiration
Conference is free – lunch included. On Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Hilton Hotel, Metrotown, 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby. Register at ipc.mosaicbc.org/register. Space is limited.
MOSAIC: Open House in Newton
Open House in Newton: Learn more about local resources. Discover the services MOSAIC has to offer. Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at MOSAIC Surrey Newcomers Centre, 200-7134 King George Boulevard. Phone: 778-591-9334.
Diwali: Muriel Arnason Library
On Saturday, October 21, from 1 to 3 p.m., Muriel Arnason Library and the Township of Langley are celebrating their 14th annual Diwali (Festival of Lights). Everyone is invited to experience diversity of culture through crafts, face painting, Henna, Indian music and dance, displays, and delicious refreshments. The library is located at 20338 – 65th Avenue. Phone: 604-532-3590.
Spooktacular Newton!
On Saturday, October 21, 12-4 p.m, at The Newton Grove, 13730 72nd Avenue, Surrey. www.facebook.com/events/479601192441051 Complete with trick-or-treating, petting zoo, kid fun zone, face painting, food trucks and a haunted train, Spooktacular Newton has something for everyone. Don’t miss the special dance performances by the Surrey Dance Company, and kickback with some popcorn in our spook theatre. Grab your free pumpkin by donation on your way out, all proceeds going to the Surrey Food Bank. Be sure to come in your costume.
George Mackie Library: Halloween Fun
Looking for a Halloween costume? Come to the Halloween Costume Swap at the George Mackie Library on Saturday, October 21, between 1 and 4 p.m. Donated costumes in good, clean condition can be dropped off at the library between October 14 and 20. If you want to swap a costume, just bring it with you on the 21st and exchange for something new to you. Want a unique picture of your little one in their Halloween costume? Come dressed up to Babytime (Thursday, October 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.), Storytime (Tuesday, October 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m.) and stay for a Halloween Photo Op. Note: Green costumes or costumes with large amounts of white won’t work. Photographs will be emailed to participants.
Diwali Celebration:Muriel Arnason Library
On Saturday, October 21, 1 to 3 p.m., at Muriel Arnason Library and the Township of Langley are celebrating their 14th annual Diwali (Festival of Lights). Everyone is invited to experience diversity of culture through crafts, face painting, Henna, Indian music and dance, displays, and delicious refreshments. All Diwali activities are drop-in, free and open to the public. For more information, call 604-532-3590, or visit Muriel Arnason Library, located in the Township of Langley Civic Facility at 20338 – 65th Avenue.
Abbotsford Police Foundation Fundraiser
Abbotsford Police Foundation presents its 3rd annual breakfast fundraising event “Crime is Toast” on October 25, 7-9:0 a.m., at Tradex in Abbotsford, raising funds in support of the Abbotsford Police Department’s community programs. Building on the success from last year’s event, the APF hopes to achieve a fundraising goal of $50,000. Every dollar donated to the APF helps ensure APD special initiatives are a success. APF President Kevin Boonstra invites you to attend and bring along your colleagues, family and friends to show support for the great work of the brave men and women of the Abbotsford Police Department. In accordance with their donation policy, the APF provides a charitable receipt for every qualified donation over $100. Supporters who purchase a table (8 seats) will receive a tax receipt for 50% of the total. This link http://abbypf.ca/crime-is-toast/ has details about the event including ticket sales (individual and tables) as well as sponsorship and donation information.
Sanjha Vehra Women’s Association
Presents their 13th Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser on Friday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Dhaliwal Banquet Hall, #230 8166 128th Street, Surrey. Entertainment, door prizes, dinner and dancing. Cash bar. All proceeds go to Surrey Hospital and Outpatient Centre Foundation. Tickets: $30. For more information and tickets, call Rani mangat at 604-506-6123, Balli Hairan at 778-862-1556 or Tirath Sarai at 604-760-7235.
Richa Sharma in Surrey
Surrey is hosting Bollywood’s Richa Sharma for the first time as the #SufiQueen comes to perform at Bell Performing Art Centre on Saturday, October 28. Richa is bringing her #JOGIdeNaalWorldTour2017. Concert tickets: $35,45,55,65,75 & VIP – available at #KamalVideoPalaceSurrey or can be bought online at www.vtixonline.com or call Kamal Sharma at (604) 592-9777 or (604) 833-1977.
Annual “Run for Delta”
Sunday, October 29 at 9 a.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre – 11415 84th Avenue, Delta. The annual Run for Delta organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada to support the development of the Delta Hospital Foundation and Surrey Food Bank. The Run attracts professional runners, casual runners as well as walkers from across Delta, Vancouver and other parts of the province. Participants attend with their families and many seek additional fundraising for the Delta Hospital Foundation. The event is supported by the Corporation of Delta, the Delta Police and Delta School Board. Participants may take part in walking / jogging / running a 1km or 5km route. Further details are at www.runfordelta.com. Local businesses interested in sponsorship or marketing opportunities, are asked to reach out to info@runfordelta.com or call 778-988-1842. Register today and enjoy the complimentary breakfast and $5 lunch.
Shakti Society
Shakti Society’s 5th Annual Wellness Day on Sunday, October 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Bollywood Banquet Hall, 8166 128th Street, Surrey. Cost: Free. A mini retreat for the mind, body and soul, a day of interactive workshops to enhance your physical, mental and spiritual well-being with yoga, meditation, Zumba, financial information and many other life enhancing modalities. Light and healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks; yoga session; inspiring talks and workshops on topics related to health and wellness, personal growth and practical tools for success; variety of modalities to experience including massage, aromatherapy, vaastu. Booths can be booked for a nominal fee of $50. To learn more, call 604-307-8796 or Email shaktisociety2000@gmail.com. First 100 early bird tickets will be entered into a draw to win some fabulous prizes.
Halloween Fun at Central City
Families are invited to come to Central City from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31 for a spooktacular time at the centre’s free Halloween Fun Event. Kids ages 12 and under dressed in costume can take part in centre-wide trick-or-treating at participating stores (while limited treats last). Plus, families can enjoy Halloween craft activities, face-painting, balloon artists, entertainment, story-time, and more (near Winners). For more information on this free event, visit www.centralcity.ca.
2017 Surrey Business Award
On Thursday, November 2, the Surrey Board of Trade will recognize 7 of Surrey’s best businesses in different award categories at the Academy Awards style 19th Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards. Networking Cocktail Reception: 6-7 p.m. Dinner and Awards Presentation: 7-9:30 p.m. Location: Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (15269 104th Avenue, Surrey). Tickets are $110 (+GST) each or $1,150 (+GST) for a table of 11. Tickets can be purchased at businessinsurrey.com or by calling 604-581-7130.
Author Rupi Kaur in Vancouver
The Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration (VIBC) Society presents An Evening with Rupi Kaur on Wednesday, November 8, 8-9:15 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) at the Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street at Seymour, Vancouver. Admission: $30.25 + fees. http://bit.ly/2yahGmg. The New York Times bestselling author and performer is returning to launch her new book, “the sun and her flowers”.
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