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Call for Indigenous Mural Artist!
DIVERSEcity is seeking an Indigenous artist with experience designing murals to create a signature artwork with an overarching theme of connecting Indigenous and newcomer communities in line with truth and reconciliation.
In this role, you will be the lead artist, leading a small team of newcomers to create a collaborative mural in DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus’ event space.
Have you heard that Peace Arch Elementary is getting a community garden?
We have a team of amazing teachers who have spearheaded this project, and PAC is launching a Spring Plant Sale with all proceeds going towards the community garden.   
Ordering is NOW OPEN until April 29th. Pick up is after school on May 15th.
· Join us for the next public meeting on the Semiahmoo RNG Project
May 15th @ 7 p.m. for an online webinar.
Are you 65 years of age or older? Are you interested in participating in a clinical study evaluating a new therapy designed to enhance your natural immunity? The Resilience Study is evaluating the effect of a new therapy in boosting your natural immunity and reducing your chance of getting respiratory infections.
Summer Camp registration is now open online at https://tinyurl.com/2m5savxk or call 604-541-2199. In-person registration is available at the White Rock Community Centre (15154 Russell Ave.), Kent Street Centre (1475 Kent St.), or Centennial Arena (14600 North Bluff Rd.)
David and Ken are Citizen Hurricane: an improvised comedy show and concert inspired by audience suggestions. It’s real stories, ridiculous characters and hilarious, spontaneous songs smothered with world class guitar playing.
Some say that Citizen Hurricane is the world’s greatest rock & roll comedy act in the world!
It’s Whose Line is it Anyway meets Tenacious D, Adam Sandler, and Flight of the Conchords.
Part Improv Comedy. Part Stand Up Comedy. Part Music…ALL COMEDY!
It’s great music inspired by all of your favourites including Oasis, Radiohead, Jack White and Foo Fighters, with musical styles from Jazz to Reggae to Hardrock. They’ll even do Country for you…if they have to. David and Ken; two Canadian Comedy Award winning musical comedians who can’t wait to make you laugh, sing along and rock out to your new favourite songs!
Friday, May 10th 2024
8:00pm at the Oceana Park Playhouse
1532 Johnston Road, White Rock
TICKETS:
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SUMMER CONCERT Friday June 21st 7.30pm
We are really excited to give you an early notification that we have just released tickets for our summer concert. We warmly invite you to take a look www.wrco.ca ! We will be at St Marks Anglican Church, 20th Ave, Ocean Park.
IMPORTANT NOTE - until May 7th you can get 10% off the price of all tickets simply by entering the promo code EARLYBIRD at checkout (offer lasts till the May7th and then tickets go back to full price)!
In case you are interested
The Owl Rehabilitation Centre will be having an open house. There are amazing stories about this event.
Happy International Women's Day!
Hello, my name is Dianne Wilson &, as a resident of White Rock, I am proud to be a sponsor of In Her Shoes, a charity fashion show benefiting Sources Women's Place (SOURCES).  Operating since 1978, Sources Women's Place is a unique drop-in day program for women & children.
It provides free support & services in a safe, confidential & non-judgmental way. This is the second season of In Her Shoes & the goal is to raise $100,000 to provide critical women services in our community & to those nearby.
Please donate to the silent auction (gift or gift certificate) or be a sponsor for this worthy cause. Information & an opportunity to buy a ticket ($150) for the second annual charity fashion show are below.
Please join us on Thursday, April 25 / 6:00-9:00 p.m. at West Coast Gardens, Surrey, for an inspirational evening as we celebrate women & their resilience in a fun & fashionable style.
Thank you for your consideration & I hope to see you at the gala, Dianne.
Kent St. Coffee Shop
1475 Kent St at Russell Ave - White Rock
Frozen meals sales for week of April 22..
10 am - 1 pm Monday thru Thursday
Cash only please, bring your own bags, thanks.
Vegetarian
Limit of 3 of each item…
Frozen Meals $10.00
Broken Lasagna
Butter Chicken
Sm. Butter Chicken $6.00
Sm. Turkey Pot Pie $6.00
Soups $7.00…1 litre
Cream of Asparagus,
Chicken Spinach w/veggies
Minestrone, Beef Barley,
Ham and Garbanzo Bean
Sausage Potato Kale
Sweets..
Scones….6/$6.00, Raisin, Orange Cranberry
Loaves…$7.00, Banana,
Cookies…$.50 each
In Case You Are Interested
The Owl Rehabilitation Centre will be having an open house. There are amazing stories about this event.
Every Sunday in Uptown White Rock by the world famous WYLAND WHALE wall
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Glades Woodland Garden
Tickets now available for regular park openings and for Mother's Day weekend
 Join us in celebrating Mother's Day amidst the serene beauty of The Glades Woodland Garden in Surrey, B.C. Treat your mum to a memorable experience surrounded by live music and vibrant displays of blooming rhododendrons and azaleas along the picturesque trails. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the south lawn overlooking the tranquil pond or indulge in refreshments from our onsite beverage and snack vendor.
Tickets for this special event are $8.25 plus tax and are now available for purchase at surrey.ca/glades. Entry for children (12 and under) is free. A maximum of 6 tickets can be booked per order. Entry times are scheduled every 60 minutes for your convenience.
Situated on a stunning 15-acre property, The Glades Woodland Garden boasts over 3,500 mature rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants, some reaching heights of more than 6 meters (20 feet). The garden also features a remarkable collection of heritage trees, and ample gathering spaces. Additional street parking is available along 4th Avenue. Please remember to wear sturdy close-toed shoes as our pathways are covered in bark mulch and note that the garden is not wheelchair accessible.Â
Located at 457 172 Street, Surrey, B.C., The Glades Woodland Garden welcomes visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm, starting May 4 through June 30, including the Mother's Day weekend. For regular days, entry is $7.50 plus tax for general admission, $5.50 plus tax for seniors (55+) and free for children (12 and under).
Secure your spot and plan your visit today at surrey.ca/glades.
White Rock Community Policing and the White Rock RCMP are hosting the 3rd annual Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the White Rock RCMP Detachment.
White Rock Community Policing and the White Rock RCMP are hosting the 3rd annual Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the White Rock RCMP Detachment.
Are you ready for another great show?! It's our 35th Anniversary this year...thanks to all of you and your support over the years!
Looking forward to seeing all of you there on Sunday, May 5th!
White Rock, it's time to bring the Fun back into Friday nights by the Pier.
In collaboration with The City Of White Rock, White Rock BIA, Total Event Co. & BC Shop Local we're going to highlight how beautiful a Friday night at White Rock Beach is.
Check out local businesses complemented with Live Music, Food Trucks, Market Place, Art Walk and Buskers and more!.
5 Fridays only in 2024 starting May 31
Join us for our 3rd Annual White Rock Pride Family in White Rock on July 20th, where we're thrilled to announce a ground-breaking new lineup: a Taylor Swift drag performance, marking a first for our event! But that's not all – get ready for a day packed with enchantment and excitement. Fairies will dance, clowns will entertain, and local youth will showcase their talents alongside the kids' carnival games and painting activities.
The festivities kick off at 11 AM and run until 4 PM, offering a full day of family-friendly fun. Explore a variety of vendors selling crafts, indulge in delicious treats from food carts, and groove to live performances on the stage from 1 PM to 4 PM. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate PRIDE in White Rock gather your friends and join us for a day filled with love, laughter, and community spirit!
Located in White Rock/South Surrey
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Saturday May 04, 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Elgin Heritage Park 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
Celebrate spring through Surrey's multicultural traditions of music, art, storytelling, craftsmanship, food, and more. Watch talented performers, shop vendors, try new cuisine, and enjoy heritage demonstrations. Co-hosted by Historic Stewart Farm and Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House.
Where do you go when things aren‘t going right in your life?
For thousands of women, Sources Women’s Place is that safe space where they come to connect, heal and rebuild their lives. In the past year, we saw 3,000 visits (3x increase from 2021-22) from women seeking connection, access to resources and mental health services. Unfortunately, many are experiencing or are at risk of poverty as they navigate around increased food prices, housing challenges and gender-based violence. We welcome these amazingly strong women into our centre with open arms. I feel honoured to be given the opportunity to support them but I know there’s so much more to be done.
On April 25, we are hosting our charity fashion show In Her Shoes to raise funds for critical women services. I would like to invite you to support this unique event by donating to our silent auction. Last year, we sold over 70 items contributed by local businesses and community members, helping us reach our fundraising goal. All auction donors will be acknowledged on our website.
Operating since 1978, Sources Women’s Place is a drop-in day program for self-identifying women and their children. It is completely funded by the community and we are grateful to be able to provide free trauma counseling, access to emergency housing and legal information, healthy meals, clothing and hygiene products.
Women’s Place is like an anchor for women as they feel welcomed and taken care of in a judgement-free environment. I cannot emphasize enough what this place means to those in our community. The goal of events like In Her Shoes is to build a sustainable future for Sources Women’s Place and we lean on the support of generous donors like you. Our fundraising goal this year is $100,000.
The fashion show will happen at West Coast Gardens, Surrey. I, along with Co-Chairs Sara Forte and Courtney Robichaud, would like to welcome you to attend to mingle with close to 200 people from the community including business professionals, leaders, friends and like-minded individuals. The highlight of the evening will be Sources staff, volunteers and/or clients walking the runway. We will also have delectable delights, drinks and music for guests to enjoy.
To donate, please complete and return the enclosed form to Yasmin deJoya-Pagal at YdeJoya-Pagal@SourcesBC.ca. You can also reach her at 604.317.1288.
We are proud to announce the Canada d’Eh Celebration and Car Show is back on for 2024!!
BILL HAWKE PHOTO
This is great news for not only us but also for the car community.
2024 is Jellybean AutoCrafters 20th Anniversary Year of being in business, so we are combining it with our celebration of how great Canada is.
We’d like to thank the car community for making “enough noise” (in a respectful way), Murray from the Langley Speedway Historical Society and Dan from the Langley Advance Times and the Aldergrove Star for playing a big part in making this event happen this year.
We also want to thank the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Board for reconsidering their stance and are now in support of the event.
The management and staff of Jellybean AutoCrafters are looking forward to celebrating Canada d’Eh with the car community on July 1, 2024 at Langley Speedway.
Centennial Arena Parking decals are now available for purchase.
The 2024 decals are available for residents and visitors for $19 plus GST and are valid until March 31, 2025.
THE Torchlight Parade returns to the White Rock Sea Festival and Semiahmoo Days on Aug. 3
The Torchlight Parade returns to the White Rock waterfront as part of the White Rock Sea Festival and Semiahmoo Days on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Whether you represent a marching band, a business, or a community organization, the City of White Rock invites you to register to participate in the 33rd annual Torchlight parade.
This year, the parade returns to its original Torchlight essence. In the spirit of the event, participants are requested to have a light up component to their entry, with the procession starting at 8:30 p.m. from West Beach and continuing down Marine Drive to East Beach.Â
Participants can apply and view the parade terms and conditions at whiterockcity.ca/seafestival
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