This program caters to permanent residents who are applying for Canadian Citizenship. An introduction will be provided on topics like Canada’ History, Geography, Government and much more. Participants will learn on how to study “Discover Canada”.
When: Aug 7 to Sep 11, 2014 (Every Thursday)
Time: 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm
Fee: Free
Language: Punjabi / Hindi
Venue: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, 6470 Victoria Dr (@49th), Vancouver BC. For more information and registration, please call: 604-324-6212 ext 134.
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Free Meals
Gaura Hari Karma-Free Meals Society is a registered charitable organization distributing FREE meals in the Downtown East side since 2004 March. Pl. see the testimonials attached. We also help in India the mentally/physically challenged children, orphans, poor young students and children in jails. Pl. visit GHKFM.ORG for more info.
We will appreciate if you can promote our “Love & Beyond” festival to be held at Oppenheimer Park in Downtown Eastside Vancouver. We started this festival last year and this is our 2nd one. In this we cook and distribute FREE hot meals, FREE Haircuts, Yoga sessions & Live Kirtan and Activities for kids.
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Hindu Temple Picnic
The Burnaby Hindu temple will hold its annual picnic on July 27 at the Fraser Foreshore Park in Burnaby from 11am to 3 pm. For more info call 604-299-5922.
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Poetry Night in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu
Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 – 8 pm
Come hear two published poets/authors read and discuss their work and answer questions from the audience. This program is in collaboration with Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha, Uttari Amrika and Punjabi Lekhak Manch – Vancouver.
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Rath Yatra Event
Venue: Second Beach, Stanley Park, August 10
The 41st annual Chariot Festival of India also known Jagannath Rath Yatra taking place in Downtown Vancouver on August 10th. This colourful and fun-filled Cultural PARADE starts at 11:30 AM from Beach ave. at Howe St. (under the Granville St Bridge) and travelling along Beach Avenue culminates at Stanley Park 2nd Beach 1:00 PM.
Featuring: Entertainment on 2 Stages
Free Feasting for 10,000
Kids Fun Tents
Market Bazaar
All family and friends invited. Free Admission.
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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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PICS Volunteers
‘PICS Assisted Living located on 12075, 75A Avenue, Surrey is looking for VOLUNTEERS who can teach basic Computer Operation and Piano playing to the senior residents of the facility. We are looking for person who can devote 4 hours per week. Interested person can call at 604-596-0052 for more information’.
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SOCASMA Meeting!
We invite everyone to a meeting for the following purposes:
1. To report and discuss the legal action for Equality and Access;
2. To report and discuss how SOCASMA can help students improve their chances of returning to Canada.
3. A representative from AMOC—Association for Medical Opportunities for Canadians will speak in regards to this Society formed to assist CSAs obtain observerships, rotations, research opportunities, and electives in British Columbia and other parts of Canada for the purpose of obtaining contacts and experience that will help CSAs try to come home.
For the convenience of all, there will be two venues on two different dates:
SURREY
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Address: Studio 7 at 15437 Fraser Highway, Surrey, BC.
Located next to Sukhi Bath Motors
VANCOUVER
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Address: West Point Grey United Church at 4595 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Between Tolmie and Sasamat
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Healthy Cooking & Tasting
Healthy Food July 13th 2014 by Suky Chander from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm.
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Adults/ Seniors members and non members to attend Practical Demonstration of Healthy Cooking and Tasting Healthy Food on demand, like Cooking Sooji Ka Halwa without using any oil or Ghee & also Cooking Mixed Vegetables without using any oil or Ghee by Suky Chander of Salad Master Vancouver on July 13th 2014 ( Sunday ) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Shanti Niketan Hall of Lakshmi Narayan Temple 8321 – 140th street surrey BC. There will be questions and answers session after the demonstration. Tea and light snacks will be served in the end. Please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 – 507 – 9945 for further information. Project funded by Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for Hindi Speaking Seniors.
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