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Santa And Mrs. Claus Coming To Muriel Arnason Library
Saturday, December 12, 2:00 pm to 3:00 p.m.: Join the staff at Muriel Arnason Library, as they welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Jolly Old Elf and his wife will read ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas and sing Christmas songs. Parents are invited to bring a camera and get a photo of their child or children with Santa. There will also be a chance to enter a children’s Christmas book draw. The program is free, and open to the public, on a drop-in basis. Muriel Arnason Library is located at #130-20338 65 Ave., and phone number is 604-532-3590.
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Settlement Workers – Punjabi/English
Alternate Tuesdays, December 22, 1 – 5 pm
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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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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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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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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Human Digestive System & Ailments
Dr. Nisha Dogra & Dr. S. Bhagat on 13th Dec. 2015, 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 on Human Digestive System & Ailments by Dr. Nisha Dogra Ph.DMHS & Dr. Sudershan Bhagat MD Pathology, on 13th December 2015 ( 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 Digestive Track after the presentation, tea and light snacks will be served in the end. All are welcome, please call Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 – 507 – 9945604 – 507 – 9945 for further details.
