UPCOMING EVENTS

The White Rock Sun is proud to welcome the return of the White Rock Sancastle Competition. Organizer Lisa Nolan has taken the proverbial "bull by the horns" and is returning the mantle of Sandcastle Capital Of The World to where it rightfully belongs - White Rock. This is a comunity initiative, and volounteers are needed. If you can spare a few hours please contact them. The info is available on their website.

www.wrsandcastle.com

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This is a schedule of upcoming meeting, and speakers for the Surrey Historical Society.

The society meets in the downstairs meeting room at the Surrey Archives, which is next door to the Surrey Museum. Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

May 10 – Regular meeting followed by a walking tour of Cloverdale with Roger Bose.

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The Community Arts Council of White Rock & District
Gallery Show presents: Genevieve Pfeiffer
Genevieve Pfeiffer started painting after a 30 year career in teaching. She had no previous art training but took numerous workshops from other experienced artists. She started out primarily working with watercolour and graphite and then discovered the exciting world of mixed media. This resulted in a method of painting that combines watercolour, acrylic, paper, pastel, thread and sometimes beads and other decorative materials. Genevieve has an interest in the human figure and has always been drawn to paintings with people in them. She is interested in how gesture provides information about the personality of a person and often, but not always, leaves out the details of the face. Much of her work reflects elements of her life that she values such as friendship, nature, hope, joy and love. She intends to paint for many more years allowing her work to evolve in a natural and serendipidous way.

Opening Reception Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:00-9:00pm

Refreshments served, artist introduced at 8:00pm
Community Arts Council Gallery ‘Windsor Square’
1959 152nd St., Suite #90, Surrey, BC V4A 9E3
Show runs from May 8th – 31st, 2008
Info: 604-536-8333
Web: www.whiterockartscouncil.com

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Please join White Rock Leisure Services and Kent Street Activity Centre as we celebrate the launch of the Big Wheels, Big Hearts fundraising campaign. Proceeds raised from this special event will benefit the Big Wheels, Big Hearts Campaign to buy a larger, more comfortable and accessible community transport vehicle.

Big Wheels, Big Hearts
Tuesday, May 6 4:30- 6 p.m.
Kent Street Activity Centre
1475 Kent St., White Rock, BC
Live auction, live entertainment, refreshments, ride the bus and more!
RSVP 604 541 2231 or reply by email

White Rock Leisure Services and Kent Street Activity Centre transport over 2000 children, seniors and other members of the community to and from important activities, which help keep them connected and involved in the community.

One of the current vans is scheduled for replacement, providing an opportunity to upgrade to a larger 22-passenger mini-bus, which includes entry steps, grab bars, and a wider centre aisle.

The City of White Rock has pledged $44,000. The campaign aims to raise an additional $44,000 to upgrade to a bigger, more comfortable mini-bus, which will not only enhance the overall day-trip experience but make getting on and off the bus much easier for those with reduced mobility.


Help us to get the Big Bus rolling by September 2008!

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The White Rock Youth Ambassadors proudly present 5 bands for $10.00 this Friday May 9) at The Centennial Curling Rink

Tickets at the door

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Saturday May 13

Call 604-538-8144 for tickets

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White Rock, BC – BC Country Music Association and SOCAN present an unforgettable songwriters night featuring BC Country music stars and Rock Legends up close and unplugged.

Randy Bachman and Bill Henderson will join Country Music Award winners, Rick Tippe, Jessie Farrell and BC Country Music Hall of Famer Ron Irving, along with Nashville hit maker Ralph Murphy. The show will also feature, rising stars Kathleen and John of “The Higgins”, Alt Country sisters “Fera” and from Kamloops, singer/songwriter Art Pruce.

Come and hear the hit songs performed as they were written, with just a guitar in an intimate setting.

When: Saturday, May 17th Doors 7 Show 7:30

Where: Rock Beach Recording Studio, 1328 Johnston Road, White Rock, BC

Tickets: $25 - Call BCCMA - Phone: 604-533-5088

Media contact: Ron Irving - 604 306-2695

Further details: www.bccountry.com

Seating is Limited

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The BC Country Music Association and SOCAN Present: "Murphy's Law" - A two-day Songwriting Workshop," led by Nashville music industry veteran,Ralph Murphy. The workshop is designed for the songwriter who is willing to take a critical look at their work and learn valuable tools that the pros use to create No 1 songs! This is serious fun, and is not geared to entry-level songwriters.

This opportunity is limited to 12 workshop participants from around the Province. To apply to participate, you must submit a 2 song CD with lyric sheets to the BC Country Music Association by April 21. (No cassette tapes). Industry professionals will jury all songs submitted and if you are selected, the workshop cost is $100 for BCCMA members. $130 for non-members.

For those who are not selected for this workshop, but wish to ‘sit in’ and audit the course, the cost for the 2-Days is $40 for BCCMA members and $50 for non-members.

Day one of the seminar will include an in depth critique of each of the 12 chosen songs with emphasis on song structure and what it really takes to write a No 1 Hit! At the end of the day the writers will be asked to take the tools and suggestions they have received and rework their songs to return on Monday. Day two will be final discussion and performance of the re-written songs. Please note, you must be able to perform your songs yourself or have a musician attending who can accompany you acoustically on guitar or piano. This workshop will be held at Rock Beach Recording Studio, White Rock, B.C. www.rockbeachrecording.com

Ralph served as president of the Nashville Songwriters’ Association as well as being on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Country Music Association. “Murphy’s Law” workshops have been held in the US. Ireland and Australia. Ralph is currently VP for ASCAP in Nashville. www.ascap.com/nashville/murphy/

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Semiahmoo House Society presents their 4th Annual A TASTE OF BC'S FINEST May 10. The social event of the year is coming up in May. Tickets are $60.00 and include, beer, wine and food tastings. Live Entertainment. Tickets are going fast and this is a guaranteed sell out annually. Reserve your tickets by calling 604-535-1242 Ext 232. All proceeds will benefit the wonderful programs of Semiahmoo House Society.

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WHITE ROCK/SOUTH SURREY: Blending Brazilian with classical music, R&B, jazz, Afro-Cuban, and rock ’n’ roll, Ed Johnson’ s mastery of so many different styles factor into a magical blend of vibrantly original contemporary music that will be showcased during the final concert in the Jazz on the Peninsula Concert Series organized by the Community Arts Council of White Rock & District on Saturday, May 24th. JazzTimes Magazine describes Johnson’s music as “goosebump worthy,” while Vintage Guitar Magazine says that his sound is “a blend that goes down as easy as a good cup of coffee.”



Johnson will be joined by his expansive eight-piece ensemble, Novo Tempo, featuring brass man John Worley, woodwind player Kristen Strom, guitar/mandolin wizard Scott Sorkin, Canadian pianist and singer Jennifer Scott, Canadian bass star Rene Worst, drummer Mark Ivester, and percussionist Jeff Busch which captures full sounds and rhythms tough to match with a small ensemble.
Johnson and Novo Tempo will debut on the Peninsula at The Coast Capital Playhouse - 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock, BC - at 8:00pm. Tickets are $25.00 and additional information is available through the Arts Council’s box office: 604-536-8333.

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Big benefit dance May 31 for Ella-Ray Lewis. Ella Ray is a little girl who has a rare form of skin cancer and will need to undergo a number of operations in the coming years. For tickets please call 604-538-4718