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FREE Small Business Networking Event
Thursday, March 3rd, 2016, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Spacekraft, 201 – 4501 Kingsway, Burnaby
(Kingsway & Willingdon)
Want to connect with other business owners in a fun and social environment? Looking for a great way to build your business, make new connections AND have fun?
Join us on March 3rd. Admission is FREE!
You will enjoy:
– Speed Networking
– Guest Speakers
– The Launch of the Small Biz Win Big Contest*
(Where you can win up to $20,000 in prizes!)
Join Us – Bring a Friend!
Book your ticket at: 604.759.3223 / [email protected]
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Alzheimer’s Walk
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive degenerative disease that destroys vital brain
cells. It causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired and it is the most common form of dementia.
• There is no known cure.
• More than 70,000 British Columbians have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. 10,000 of them are under the age of 65.
Walk Details
• Non-competitive fundraiser
• Sunday, May 1, 2016@ Eaglequest Golf at Coyote Creek (7778 – 152nd
Street, Surrey)
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Filing Income Tax Returns Free
From March 6th 2016 to May 3rd 2016.
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey informs South Asian Seniors that during the Tax filing period we can help you to file your Income Tax Returns for the year 2015 free of cost, through the community volunteer program of Canada Revenue Agency, from March 6th 2016 to May 3rd 2016. If you are living in Surrey / Delta. The eligibility Criteria are as follows 1.Single indiviual with annual income limit up to $ 30,000. 2. Couples with annual income up to $ 40,000. 3. Adult with one child annual income up to $ 35,000, add the income limit by $ 2,500 for each dependent child. Interest income not over $ 1,000.00 and this income will be included as total eligibility. With no investment income, no rental income , no business or partnership income and no capital gain or loss. Sin# card and photo identity will be required to prove the documents. If you are eligible then please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 – 507 – 9945 for further information.
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13th Annual International Mother Language Day
Saturday Feb. 27, 2016
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
North Delta Rec. Centre 11415 – 84 Ave., Delta
❉ Young Punjabi learners will share poetry, songs and ideas.
❉ PLEA cordially invites everyone to come and be part of the annual celebration of Punjabi language.
❉ Free Event. Refreshments.
For more information Please contact:
Balwant Sanghera – 604-836-8976
Sadhu Binning – 604-437-9014
Parvinder Dhariwal – 778-838-1121
Paul Binning – 778-889-8255
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Kaifi Aur Main Play Comes To Vancouver
After the overwhelming success of Anupam Kher – Neena Gupta’s MERA WOH MATLAB NAHIN THA in 2015 , KVP ENTERTAINERS & KAMAL’S VIDEO PALACE’s first offering of 2016 is a unique experience of Theatre , Poetry & Gazal Singing in acclaimed KAIFI AUR MAIN on FRIDAY , APRIL 8,2016 at prestigious HARD ROCK CASINO .Based on the lifelong exchanges of poet/lyricist KAIFI AZMI & actress SHAUQAT AZMI , eminent poet/lyricist/writerJAVED AKHTAR wrote the acclaimed play with input by his wife SHABANA AZMI , the daughter of KAIFI & SHAUQATAZMI , and after amazing success all over the world , the Vancouvrites will get a chance to see their favourite artists enacting the play with live singing of Kaifi Azmi’s evergreen gazals & songs from various bollywood films by reputed JASWINDER SINGH , the disciple of JAGJIT SINGH, and his talented group of musicians to the music of KULDIP SINGH. For more information , please call KAMAL SHARMA at(604)592-9777 or ( 604 ) 833-1977 and visit KVP ENTERTAINERS
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Income Tax Clinic 2016
March 01, 2016 to April 20, 2016
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (Vancouver) is offering Free Income Tax filing services for people living in Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster and Burnaby. The eligibility criteria is as follows:
Single individual with annual limit upto $30,000
Couples with annual income limit upto $40,000
Adult with one child with annual income limit upto $35,000 and increase the income limit by $2500 for each dependant child
Income from interest(s) should not exceed $1,000
Anyone fulfilling the aforesaid criteria can visit or contact the PICS Vancouver Settlement Office. Appointments are necessary.
Vancouver Settlement Office
#102 – 8157 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5X 3L2
Tel. 778-371-8552
www.pics.bc.ca
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Shree Jalaram Bapa’s 135th Punya Tithi
Lohana Cultural Association of BC cordially invites all to the occasion of
Shree Jalaram Bapa’s 135th Punya Tithi on Saturday February 27, 2016 at
Shiv Mandir, 5600 Dorset St Burnaby.
Bapa’s Prasadi will be served at 5.30pm onwards followed by Satsang and
Kirtan from 7.00pm to 8.30pm
For more info please call: Vasant Lakhani (604) 987 -1925
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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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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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Restore Your Health To Stay Young & Active
Dr. Nisha Dogra & Dr. S. Bhagat on 28th Feb. 2016, at 2.00 pm.
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Adults/ Senior members and also non members to attend a powerful presentation – Restore Your Health to stay Young & Active by Dr. Nisha Dogra Ph.DMHS & Dr. Sudershan Bhagat MD Pathology, on 28th February 2016 ( Sunday ) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Shanti Niketan hall of Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple 8321 – 140th street Surrey BC. Dr. Dogra & Dr. Bhagat will answer all your questions related to your Healthy & active life after the presentation, tea and light snacks will be served in the end. All are welcome, please call Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 – 507 – 9945 for further details.
