Community Shift for Social Change film series is being held from October 18 at the Surrey Central Library. For more information, please contact Kam Ahir at [email protected] or Jai Birdi [email protected]. Dr. Ambedkar Federation is sponsoring the film series.
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Sai Japa
All devotees are cordially invited at Shri Satya Sai Baba Community Centre 2510 E. Pender St.,(Hastings/Nanimo/Pender) to participate in Sai Japa/ Bhajans on Saturday, October 18 at 5.00p.m.
Program: 5.15 to 6.15 Bhajans/ Kirtan 6.30 to 7.15/ 7.30 Priti Bhojan
Contact Person; Sureshbhai Desai 604 523 9360;Rajubhai Parekh 604 327 8259 Vijaybhai Dayal 604 986 5958 Kantibhai Patel 604 522 7989
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Celebrate Diwali
Join Surrey Libraries in celebrating Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights at the Fleetwood Community Centre (15996-84th Ave) on Saturday, Oct. 18th
1:00 – 3:00 pm. Drop in. Free. All are welcome!
Entertainment:
• Bhangra & Gidha by Shan-E-Punjab Arts Club
• Jaago
• Bollywood dance workshop by DiwaliFest
Activities:
• Mehndi (by donation) by DiwaliFest
• sari wrapping workshop by DiwaliFest
• Games for kids
Refreshments: chai tea, Indian sweets, samosas, jalebi, & pakoras.
In partnership with Shan e Punjab Arts Club and Diwalifest.
www.surreylibraries.ca
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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.
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Karva Chauth Celebration
All are invited to attend Pooja and Katha
Saturday Oct. 11,2014
2:00pm to 8:00pm
Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Surrey
8321-140 Street Surrey
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Naad Festival
Naad Foundation is proudly presenting a 2day “Naad Festival” of Poetry, Music, Dance & Film on October 11, & 12.Naad Foundation is an organization of musicians and music lovers who dedicate their time and efforts to spread peace and harmony through art and music in the Lower Mainland. We are an intercultural and dynamic society, which strongly feels that “Music is a Universal language, felt and understood by every soul on this planet”. Saturday October 11 – POETRY – 6 pm @ Naad Foundation, Unit 109, 12414, 82 Ave, Surrey B.C. Poetry Recitals (Mushaira) – Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi & English Ghazal Recital – Mehdi Rafi. Sunday October 12 – MUSIC, DANCE & FILM – 6 pm @ Surrey Arts Centre, Surrey B.C.
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Diwali Celebrations
On Saturday, October 18, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Muriel Arnason Library and the Township of Langley are celebrating their 11th annual Diwali (Festival of Lights).
Diwali, which means “a row of lights”, is the most widely celebrated Indian festival, and marks the victory of good over evil and the beginning of the New Year in India.
Everyone is cordially invited to experience diversity of culture through crafts, face painting, Mehndi, Indian music, sari wrapping demonstrations, and delicious refreshments. Also learn a few basic steps of Punjabi folk dance Bhangra from a professional dance instructor.
All Diwali activities are drop-in, free and open to the public.
For more information, please call 604-532-3590, or visit Muriel Arnason Library, located in the Township of Langley Civic Facility at 20338 – 65 Avenue.
