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SMH Diwali
The Global Hindu Foundation with support of SMH will celebrate Diwali –the Festival of Lights on November 9,2015 at Main Cafeteria from 1.00-2.30 PM. The guests will be served with sweets and snacks. This celebration is in the true spirit on multiculturalism and interfaith of Canada. ALL ARE WELCOME. For further information call to Acharya Dwivedi-604 507 3099 or Deepa Sharma 778 388 9024.
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PICS Launches PICS KIDS CLUB
Tutoring Sessions
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society is pleased to announce the launch of its new program: PICS Kids Club. PICS Kids Club is for students in grades K-12 who need a little extra help with their school work and studies. The tutoring sessions are $20/hour and they run every Thursday between 2:30pm to 4:30pm at PICS Society head office, 205-12725 80th Ave, Surrey, BC. For more information, please contact Sonia Chaudhary at 604.596.7722 ext. 130
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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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Sai Birthday
All devotees are cordially invited at Hindu Cultural Society and Community
Center of B.C. (3885 Albert St., Burnaby) to participate in the
celebration of Sai Bithday on Saturday, November 28 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
Program 5.15 p.m.to 6.15 Bhajan/Kirtan; 6.30 to 7.15 Sai Japa
7.30 Priti Bhojan
Contact; Rajubhai Parekh 604-327 8259;Vijaybhai Dayal 604 986 5958
Kantibhaio Patel 604 522 7989 Mandir 604 299 5922
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CME Programs
CME offers skills development, training and labour market development programs and services to help companies develop their human resources in areas including workforce development, training, essential skills and access to labour-related resources and services.
Skills Connect for Immigrants Program Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters offers employment services to immigrants targeting the manufacturing sector. You are eligible to participate in the program if you:
• Have obtained Permanent Resident status in the last 5 years
• Have a profession, trade or skilled occupation from your home country
• Have intermediate to advanced level of English language
• Are not receiving Employment Insurance
Employment counsellors will provide you with free services and support to start your manufacturing career in BC! Get Connected with Great Employers! For more info go to their website www.bc.cme-mec.ca
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November is Financial Literacy Month
Invest in your learning at these free workshops at Surrey Libraries presented in partnership with the Credit Counselling Society, a non-profit agency that helps people find solutions to their debt problems and learn to manage their money better. Workshops are 6:30-8pm. Visit or call to register.
Let’s Talk Credit: Guildford Library – Tues. Nov 24
Money Basics for Newcomers: City Centre Library – Tues. Nov 17
Food and Finance: Learn how to create healthy and frugal meal plans.
Fleetwood Library – Thurs. Nov 19
Ocean Park Library – Mon. Nov 23
www.surreylibraries.ca<http://www.surreylibraries.ca>
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Free English for the Workplace Classes at PICS
PICS’ new Project Based Language Training Program (PBLT) is now offering free English classes for the Labour Market. It helps immigrants overcome language barriers that hinder new immigrants’ path to employment. The priority for this project is to attach clients to Labour Market and help them actively seek employment or prepare them to enroll in a training course or move to an enhanced Labour market program. Students will learn and develop soft skills, job search, resume writing, interview skills, networking and much more. To avoid disappointment, please register for classes by calling 604-596-7722 ext 138 ASAP. Free Childminding on site.
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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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Clinical Prevention Workshop, By
Dr. Virendra Sharma – 8th Nov. 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm.
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Adults/ Senior members as well as non members to attend Clinical Prevention Workshop presented by Dr. Virendra Sharma MD, MPH, Project Coordinator with Fraser Health Authority on November 8th (Sunday) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Shanti Niketan hall of Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple 8321 – 140th street Surrey BC. There will be questions & Answers session after the workshop and you can ask questions about Clinical Prevention. Tea and light snacks will be served after the workshop is over. Please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 – 507 – 9945 for further information.
