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Meet Author Shauna Singh Baldwin
Tuesday, Sept 20, 2016, 6:30 – 8 pm (Doors, 6:30pm) at City Centre Library
Join Shauna Singh Baldwin for a launch of her new book, Reluctant Rebellions. Shauna is a best-selling author whose work has been translated into 14 languages. Her novel, What the Body Remembers, won the Commonwealth Writer’s Prize, and The Tiger Claw, was a finalist for the Giller Prize.
The event will feature a reading by the author and book signing. Copies of Shauna’s book will be available for purchase at the event.
Reluctant Rebellions is a composition of fifteen speeches and essays written between 2001 and 2015, in which Baldwin brings a new perspective and voice to Canadian public discourse. Offering examples from her personal journey as a writer and a South Asian woman who needs to “become as hyphenated as possible,” Baldwin transcends homogenized national identities.
Presented in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley’s Centre for Indo Canadian Studies.
For pre-orders and media enquiries contact [email protected] or visit University of the Fraser Valley
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Kanval Launch
The South Asian Literary Society of Canada is going to launch “KANVAL”(Lotus), a collection of Ghazals and Nazm of late sri Narayandas Puri (Grandfather) of R.C. Puri of Surrey on September 24,2016 at STUDIO 7,Sukh Bath Motors in Surrey. This event has been sponsored by Hindi Literary Society of Canada and Urdu Association.
The program will be from 1.00 to 4.30 PM. The book will be reviewed by scholars and followed by Kavi Darbar/Mushaira. It is free and open to all poetry lovers.
For further information, please call to Acharya Dwivedi-604 507 3099 or R.C.Puri 778 564 2218
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Punjabi Poetry Evening
This month poetry evening at George Mackie Library will feature poets Lakha Sidhwan and Jiwan Rampuri.
They will share their creative experience with audience. All are invited to this free event.
Time and Date: Tuesday, September 20, 6.30 pm
Venue: George Mackie Library, 112 st & 84 Avenue, Delta.
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ALIGARH
Film Screening and Discussion
Date: Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016
Time: 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Venue: Rm. 4955, SFU Woodward’s/Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W Hastings St, Vancouver.
Directed by Hansal Mehta, Aligarh is based on the true story of Ramchandra Siras, a professor who was dismissed from his position as Modern Indian Languages from Aligarh Muslim University in 2009 on charges of homosexuality.
Starring: Manoj Bajpai, Raj Kumar Yadav and Ashish Vidyarthi
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Autism Speaks Canada Walk – Vancouver/Richmond
October 23, 2016 – Richmond, BC
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join over 2,000 members of the autism community for our annual Walk fundraiser taking place at the brand new GoodLife Fitness Family Autism Centre.
Autism Speaks Canada along with Autism Speaks has grown into North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, funding $9 million in Canadian research and over $ 4 million in Family Services Grants. In fact, $1.2 million has been granted to BC organizations.
Hosted by Autism Speaks Canada @ the Pacific Autism Family Centre
Register (it’s free) at www.walknowforautismspeaks.ca
or call Janet @ 604 369 3471
email: [email protected]
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The Restore Our Planet Diet
Attend the free program The Restore Our Planet Diet at your local Delta Library. Learn how our food choices impact the environment and our own health with presenter Dr. Patricia Tallman at the George Mackie Library (Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 – 8 pm), Ladner Pioneer Library (Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 – 8 pm), and Tsawwassen Library (Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 – 8 pm). A diet consisting of whole plant foods can maximize optimum nutrition and disease prevention, and simultaneously minimize our environmental footprint. We will look at how much protein humans need, why the first animal product to leave off is dairy, and why we cannot be a meat-eating environmentalist.
The Restore Our Planet Diet
Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 pm – 8 pm – George Mackie Library
Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 pm – 8 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library
Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 pm – 8 pm – Tsawwassen Library
Counting Down to the City’s Largest FREE Youth Event of the Year!
Surrey Youth Fest 2016 Kicks Off September 17
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Surrey Youth Fest
On Saturday, September 17, young people ages 13 to 18 are invited to Surrey Youth Fest—the City’s largest annual celebration for youth—from 1pm to 11pm at Guildford Recreation Centre (15105 105 Avenue).
The 12th annual celebration—which includes a festival from 1pm to 7pm and an after party with DJ Deth Klown from 8pm to 11pm—is a free event featuring a variety of activities and entertainment including: local youth bands and performers; carnival games; dance battles; skateboard, scooter and BMX jams; rock wall climbing; food trucks; mini workshops; a photo booth; henna and airbrush tattoos; the ‘cardboard wolf art project’; and chances to win prizes.
Donations for the local food bank will be accepted at the door. For more information, including a list of activities and performers, visit www.surrey.ca/youthfest.
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PICS offers IELTS classes
PICS is offering general and academic preparation classes for IELTS in Surrey starting July. The classes run for six weeks, Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 6pm.
IELTS general training test results can satisfy the requirements of the Immigrant, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) if you apply for citizenship. The academic training test result is required for registration in some education courses.
There is a fee for this service. Please call Eva Touzard at PICS to register: 604 596-7722 ext. 138
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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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