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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
❉ Discussions: efforts to have Punjabi language education in
local educational institutions. Mr. Garry Thind from the Surrey
school board will be present.
❉ It is a matter of great pride for all of us that a large number
of Punjabis are part of Canada’s federal government. Is this
going to have any effect on the development and preservation
of Punjabi language in Canada? Surrey Centre MP Randip Sarai
will be present to discuss this.
❉ 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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Hindi Competition
It is an open Hindi competition and all are encouraged to participate in it. It will have three categories:
1. Age group- 7to 10 years can take part. Maximum time 3 minutes.
2. Age group- 11 to 15 years. Maximum time 4 minutes.
3. Age group- 16 to 20 years. Maximum time 5 minutes.
Participants have to tell story, recite poem or give talk in Hindi orally.
Prizes will be given to three competitors who will be declared by the team of judges – First, Second and Third but all the participants will receive certificate for their participation .
This Hindi competition has been jointly organized by the Hindi Literary Society of Canada and Laxmi Narayan Mandir of Surrey.
The competition will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8321-140 St., Shanti Niketan (Laxmi Narayn Temple) in Surrey. The event will start at 11.00AM.
For registration and further information, please call to Vinay Sharma 605 596 4977(email<[email protected]) or Acharya Dwivedi 604 507 3099 ( [email protected]).
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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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Caste, Beef, And Hindu Nationalist Violence In India
South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy (SANSAD) in partnership with Radical Desi and Chetna Association are holding a public forum on Caste, Beef, and Hindu nationalist violence in India
Saturday, February 13: 2 PM – 4 PM
Ambedkar Room (418)
Surrey Centre Library
10350 University Drive, Surrey
Screening: “Caste on the Menu Card”, a film by students of Tata Institute of Social Sciences was banned from screening by the Govt. of India at a festival on October 31, 2015. The film focuses on the consumption of beef in Mumbai to explore the relation between caste, occupation, diet, and discrimination.
Jai Birdi will speak on the current situation of Dalits in India. Background: There have been a number of attacks on Muslims in India in recent months, including the lynching by a Hindu mob of Mohammad Akhlaq in Dadri, UP last September on the rumor that he had consumed beef. Several states have banned cow slaughter and many have been targets of violence on suspicion of trading in or consuming beef.
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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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Mudra Healing & Reiki Training Level One
Nona Khanna – February 14th 2016 from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm.
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Adults/ Senior members also non members, Everybody is welcome to attend this workshop organized on demand by members, Mudra Healing & Reiki Training Level One by Nona Khanna a Grand Master in Reiki of Cosmic Souls New Delhi India on 14th 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. You can discuss your emotional and Physical Problems with Nona Khanna and know the Dos & Don’ts for Mudra Healing. Tea and light snacks will be served to all the participants in the end. Please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 – 507 – 9945 for further details.
