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Guru Nanak Kitchen’s Cup Cake Event
On November 8th, in honour and celebration of Guru Nanak’s birthday, Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen (aka GNFK) humbly introduces its Annual Cup Cake event. People of all faiths and backgrounds are invited to bring their families and friends to Sukh Sagar Gurdwara, 347 Wood Street, New Westminster from 3 pm to 6 pm to bake, decorate and pack hundreds of cup cakes and cookies for over 20 Lower Mainland shelters.
GNFK is a volunteer based organisation that is not affiliated to any religious, political or governmental body – it serves all communities from community donations.
If you would like to donate cake supplies or participate at this event, please contact the Event Coordinator, Jas Kaur on 604 499 2027.
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Poetry Night in Punjabi
Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 – 8 pm
George Mackie Library in collaboration with Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha, Uttari Amrika and Punjabi Lekhak Manch – Vancouver offers poetry night in Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi. Come hear two published poets/authors read and discuss their work and answer questions from the audience.
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Sai Birthday
All devotees are cordially invited at the HIndu Cultural Society and Community Center of B.C. (3885 Albert St., Burnaby) to participate in Lakhshacharan on Saturday, November 29th 2104 at 5.00p.m. At this Sai Birthday we are also celebrating 25 years of Lakhshacharan in Vancouver, B.C. at VHP.Temple.
Program; 5.15 to 6.15 Sai Bhajan/Kirtan 6.30 to 7.15 Sai Japa 7.30 Priti Bhojan
Contact Person; Rajubhai Parekh 604-327- 8259;Vijaybhai Dayal 604-986-5958; Kantibhai Patel 604-522-7989 VHP Temple 299-5922.
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PICS Launches KIDS CLUB
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society announced the launch of its new program: PICS Kids Club. PICS Kids Club is for students in grade k-12 who need a little extra help with their school work and studies. The tutoring sessions are $20/hour and they run every Wednesday between 3:30pm to 5:30pm at PICS Society head office, 205-12725 80th Ave, Surrey, BC. For more information, please contact Sunita Dhaliwal at 604.596.7722 ext. 141
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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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PR Cards And Citizenship Sponsoring!
Richmond Public Library and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. are partnering to offer a free program called “PR Cards & Citizenship Sponsoring” on Thursday, November 6th from 1 – 2:30 pm at Cambie Branch library, located at 11590 Cambie Rd. To register, visit any branch of Richmond public Library, call 604-273-2223 or register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/progs. This program is in English. Settlement practitioner Gurpreet Faridkot will give tips on how to renew permanent resident status as well as rules and regulations for sponsoring new immigrants to Canada.
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Advanced English Conversation and Accent Reduction Classes
Tuesdays, September 16 – November 25, 1 – 3 pm
Advanced English training for newcomers who want to improve their accent reduction, practice conversation skills and gain confidence with speaking in public. In partnership with the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) with funding from the Delta Literacy Committee. Register with PICS by calling 604-596-7722.
