SAFES Film Screening And Tribute to Om Puri
Film Showing: “My Son The Fanatic” (1997)
Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts (Room 4955), 149 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver
SAFES pays tribute to Om Puri (1950-2017) with a screening of “My Son The Fanatic.” In this British drama, Puri plays Parvez, a whiskey-loving Pakistani immigrant cab driver whose son becomes a religious fanatic (87 minutes). To be followed by discussion.
Directed by Udayan Prasad
Written by Hanif Qureshi
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Community Income Tax Volunteer Training
When- February 1,2017 9am-5pm
Where- #340-7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond BC
Facilitator- Canada Revenue Agency
Do you want to become a tax volunteer? Do you have background in accounting?
Join this workshop to learn how to file an income tax return.
Eligibility- Participants need to commit for 30 hours volunteer work during tax season in March and April 2017.
Call 604-279-7160 or email [email protected] or [email protected] to register.
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SAFA Annual General Meeting
SAFA would like to invite all new and old members to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on January 30, 2017, 7:00-8:45pm at the Terry Salman Branch of the Vancouver Public Library, 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver. Come and meet the board of directors and find out what is planned for the coming year.
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Evening Of Bhajan/Kirtan (Sai and etc)
All devotees are cordially invited at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B. C.
(3885 Albert St., Burnaby) to partcipate in Evening Of Bhajan/Kirtan (Sai and etc) on
Staurday, February 18 , 2017 at 5.00 p.m.
Program: 5.15- 6.45 Bhajan/Kirtan 7.15 Bhojan.
Contact: Rajubhai Parekh 604-327-8295 Kantibhai Patel 604-522-7989 Mandir 604-299-5922
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South Asian Family Association Presents
International Women’s Day: Be Bold For Change: Empowering Women in the Working World.
Feb 18th 2017, 12-5PM
Langara College, 100 west 49th Avenue, Vancouver
SAFA is proud to present our free annual women’s empowerment workshop, in partnership with the Langara School of Nursing. This year our theme, as part of global 2017 International Women’s Day events, is “Be Bold For Change: Empowering Women in the Working World.” The afternoon will consist of individual presentations and an interactive panel of accomplished, professional women who will share their experiences in pursuing and achieving their career objectives. This will be a great occasion to benefit from the advice and guidance of our speakers, whether you are a high school student contemplating your future educational and career goals or a woman seeking to maximize your current working potential. Light refreshments will be provided and there will be opportunities to network with speakers, local community organizations and fellow attendees. For more info, please visit www.safa.ca or email:[email protected] or 778-688-3996
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Free Self Employment Program Offered By PICS
Are you unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week? Are you thinking of launching your own business?
Join PICS for an information session on PICS’ Self Employment Program at one of PICS Offices:
Suite 205, 12725 80th Ave, Surrey – Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
OR
8153 Main St (near Marine Dr), Vancouver – Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
All info sessions are from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
This program offers
• Business Start-Up Training
• Business Plan Writing
• Business Advisor Support
• Networking Events
• Support During Business Launch Period
Seating is limited. To attend a session, please pre-register at [email protected] or 604-596-7722 Ext 150
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Settlement Workers: Mandarin/English
Wednesdays, 1 – 5 pm – George Mackie Library, 8440 – 112 Street, Delta
Are you a newcomer to Canada who needs help adjusting to your new life? Free and confidential services are offered to help newcomers – with all their needs – during the process of settling into their new community. Settlement and Integration Services are free for immigrants, refugees and their families in BC.
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Mosaic Networking:
Are you new to the country looking to meet new friends or seeking
networking opportunities? You are invited! Refreshments will be served!
Mosaic Church meets on Saturday evening 6:30 pm in Surrey/Abbotsford.
Surrey: 12150-92 Avenue; Abbotsford: 2940 Clearbrook Road For more info
call Dave at 604 897-4224 or email [email protected]
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Fleetwood/Guildford WorkBC Employment Services Centre
“Fleetwood/Guildford WorkBC Employment Services Centre supports both employers and employees. We assist employers find suitable employees through programs such as Wage Subsidy and we assist individuals to find employment through many services, including training. Best of all, all our services are FREE. For more information, please call our office at 604-580-9740.”
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Borrow An eReader From Surrey Libraries
Always wanted to try one before you buy? Here’s your chance.
Check out a Kobo Touch for a 3 week loan from any Surrey Library.
Each Kobo Touch is loaded with Classics:
• Anne of Green Gables
• Tristan & Iseult
• Anna Karenina
• Count of Monte Cristo
• Mysterious Affair at Styles
Check the library catalogue for availability or reserve one today! www.surreylibraries.ca
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