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Donation boxes will also be at the following location from November 15 to December 16.
White Rock Community Centre
15154 Russell Avenue, White Rock BC V4B 1Y6
Kent Street Activity Centre
1475 Kent St, White Rock BC V4B 5A2
Horst and Emmy Werner Centre for Active Living
1475 Anderson Street, White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6
All aboard the express train to the festive season!
The brisk winter chill marks the return of the beloved Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, decorated with dazzling lights and featuring delightful musical performances.
Don’t miss the chance to experience the marvelous magic of the holiday train as it spreads joy from coast to coast.
Here are the Metro Vancouver stops:
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December 19 from 8:00 pm – 8:30pm in Maple Ridge: Across from Billy Miner Pub, 22355 River Road
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December 19 from 9:05 pm – 9:35 pm Pitt Meadows: At the Railway crossing at corner of Harris Road and Advent Road
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December 20 from 5:45 pm – 6:15 pm Port Moody: At 300 Ioco Road behind Arena and Recreation Center
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December 20 from 7:15 pm – 7:45 pm Port Coquitlam: At Kingsway Avenue between Mary Hill Road and Wilson Avenue
Live shows occur at various times daily, depending on location. For a full schedule, including specific times, visit the official website.
Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to bring donations for local food banks.
Holiday Skates are Back at Centennial Arena!
Get ready to lace up your skates and join us at Centennial Arena starting December 21 for our Holiday Break Skates! Enjoy a different theme every day, including Frozen Winter Wonderland, Skate with Santa, Superhero Skate and much more!
Based on a script by Charlotte Johnson
An update of a classic White Rock Pantomime, with Cinderella, Prince Charming and magic dolls. And a Fairy to cheer and a Demon to boo!
Not to mention singing, dancing and a giraffe!
Fun for the whole family.
We are a local mother and daughter team and we just launched our new business, Belle Box Gifts.
We have worked hard for months putting the business together, and were starting to get orders come in, but didn’t anticipate the postal strike.
Ours is a mail-based business, and with Canada Post on strike, it has halted all sales… So we are coming up with solutions!
For the duration of the strike, we are offering a hand-delivery service to our local area (White Rock, South Surrey, Surrey, Langley, and Delta). This service would be free of charge. We could also deliver further to Vancouver and the Tri Cities for a fee.
Simply choose any product from our website (or we can customize orders), email us, and we will deliver it to you (or your recipient). We also are offering 20% off all local orders! Please email us at: info@bellebox.ca
We would really appreciate it if you could share our post and help spread the word.
The majority of our products are Canadian-made, so you really are supporting local.
Thank you, community!
Visiting the pier or out walking the boardwalk...stop by we are always baking fresh cookies throughout the day. We usually have chocolate chip, oatmeal and craisns..that's raisins and cranberries. And peanut butter chocolate. You can also phone ahead and we will have a fresh batch waiting to take home in pack of 6 or 12 cookies..we do take home ice cream in 500 ml. Made on premises with all natural/organic. All our espresso drinks are made with organic Columbian coffee and organic milk. See you soon ..or call us to order ahead 604 8378976
Deadline Extension Notice
The deadline to apply for our city advisory committees has been extended to Friday, November 29, 2024 at 4 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved in the community and make your voice heard. We are currently accepting applications for the following committees:
• Public Art and Culture Advisory Committee
• Housing Advisory Committee
• Advisory Design Panel
CHRISTMAS ON THE PENINSULA
12 Dec. Thurs. 2024 from 2-4 p.m. their annual Holiday/Christmas Party hosts are Semiahmoo Seniors Planning Table, CARP - Canadian Association of Retired Persons at White Rock Community Centre on Russell Ave. (City parking stalls below free) Singer Alyssa Nielsen featured entertainer. Reservations are required by December 6.Call Denice at 604 538-5778 or email dethomps@telus.net.
22 Dec Sunday, 2024 Annual COMMUNITY Christmas Dinner - from 5 PM - 6 PM PST
Gracepoint Community Church 3487 King George Blvd Surrey, BC Fees/Admission Free event. Website http://gracepoint.ca Contact Natalie Broomfield - natalie@gracepoint.ca We will be serving turkey and all the fixings! Please join us for this festive meal. Doors open at 4:30pm. No need to register ahead of time.
Dec 25, 2024 45th Annual COMMUNITY Christmas Day MEAL Weds. at White Rock Baptist Church, 1657 140th St. Surrey, BC on BUS Route on 16th Ave., Doors open 11:30, meal at noon - Reserve a seat &/or ride from Nov 12 on CALL 778-809-9984. To SUPPORT this event contact SOURCES at 604-542-4357 donors & more
& Note: VOLUNTEER CREW - Please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/KkVDHgzJNT
And share the link across your network.
SCHEDULE of Events (This year’s Schedule will be posted one week before the Festival)
Christmas on the Peninsula – Saturday November 25, 2023 Town Centre Walk-about
9:00 am – 3:00 pm-White Rock RCMP 6th Annual Kid’s Clothing Drive & Photos @ RCMP Detachment
10:00 am – 3:00 pm-“Christmas Café” and “Charity Fair” @ Star of the Sea Centre
10:00 pm – 12:00 pm-Hair or hair piece dress-ups done for free @ Pristine Hair and Beauty Studio
11:00 am – 2:00 pm-Christmas Cookie decorating @Clancy’s Tea Cosy
11:00 am – 3:30 pm-Carollers on Johnston Road and Miramar Village Plaza
11:00 am – 4:00 pm-Cookie Decorating and Button making @ MLA Trevor Halford’s office
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm-Scott Gerevas playing Christmas music @ 3 Dogs Brewing
White Rock Community Centre Christmas Market
10:00 am – 4:30 pm-Christmas Market and Concession @ WR Community Centre
10:10 am – 4:00 pm-Christmas Entertainment at Main Stage @ WR Community Centre
10:30 am – 3:30 pm-VIP Holly-by-Donation Event @ WR Community Centre
11:00 am – 3:00 pm-White Rock Spinner & Weavers Guild doing a spinning demonstration
11:00 am – 3:30 pm-Crafts in the Studio @ WR Community Centre
11:00 am – 3:00 pm-WR Youth Ambassadors doing Face Painting in the Studio
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm-Children’s Stage in the Studio
ACTIVITIES On / Off Miramar Village Plaza
11:00 am – 4:00 pm-Yo-Bones Catering BarbequeFood Trailer outside WR Community Centre
12 pm – 3:30 pm-Pacific Trackless Train Rides on Miramar Plaza and in Bryant Park
12 pm – 4:00 pm-Activities @ Miramar Village Plaza Outside WR Community Centre
Carollers, Roasted Chestnuts, Hot Apple Cider, Snow Sculptor, Vendors
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm-The donkeys “Cloe” and Crusher will visit with the children @ Miramar Village Plaza
4:00 pm – 4:20 pm-Christmas Parade (Left into Foster, left into Russell, right into Johnston, right into Thrift and right into Russell Mews and the Miramar Village Plaza.) Info about Christmas Story Section of the Christmas Parade on our website http://www.christmasonthepeninsula.com
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm-Christmas Tree Lighting with Mayor Megan Knight, Levi Dewaal
and members of the First Capital Chorus.
Shop Critter Care’s Christmas Store – In-Person or Online!
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Looking for meaningful gifts that support wildlife? Critter Care’s Christmas Store is open both in-person and online! Visit us in Langley from December 4th-15th, 10 AM-4 PM, or shop online anytime.
Find Unique Wildlife-Inspired Gifts
Browse cozy animal-themed socks, t-shirts, hoodies, and the 2025 Critter Care Calendar, all designed to celebrate the beauty of wildlife. Our store also offers stunning artwork, cards, and photos capturing the spirit of the animals we work to protect and rehabilitate.
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We’re incredibly thankful to DC Krew Hair Company for their generous support of Peace Arch Hospice Society this holiday season. By hosting a 50/50 fundraiser, they will be helping us to make a difference for those in our community dealing with grief and loss. Half of the proceeds go to supporting our FREE grief and palliative programs and services , and the other half goes to you!
Purchase your tickets at the salon today (until December 22nd)!
(101 - 1538 Foster Street, White Rock)
Thank you, DC Krew, for your kindness and commitment to our community.
Hello dear community!
I am taking orders again for my ever popular Simmer Scents Natural Home Fragrance Jars. They are packed full of dried naturally fragrant fruit, spices and ethically foraged cedar from local farms in our area. Your house will smell like Christmas for days. These make wonderful gifts for teachers, staff, friends and family. Affordably priced for the last 5 years at $10 each or 3 for $25. Porch pick up in White Rock on Keil and Vine avenue. PM to order, message on this thread or visit my instagram business page @simmer.scents
Patrona offers fresh authentic Mexican delivered and setup right to your house or event location.
Booking up fast for company xmas parties. Fully capable of handling events upto 250 ppl. Tons of options availalbe with amazing prices. Local Langley company. Offers specialized taco bars for personal, company events and weddings.
Can reach out to Fabiola Rodriguez. 604 621 5322 or email at patronamexican@gmail.com
SUNDAY DECEMBER 01 @ 5 P.M.
5738 176 Street, Surrey, BC, Canada, British Columbia V3S 4C8
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
1 km long lighted parade that circles part of the town centre and Cloverdale Fairgrounds
Hello White Rock / South Surrey Community!
This is a post to let you know that White Rock Community Church is a local Drop Off location for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes again this year!
We are located at 15280 Pacific Avenue, White Rock across from the White Rock RCMP and kitty corner to Laura’s Coffee Corner.
Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child blesses children across the globe with a gift filled shoebox at Christmas time! If you would like to learn more about packing a shoe box there is still time before National Collection week . Please DM me and I will be happy to drop off empty shoeboxes for you to fill!
Bring your gift filled shoeboxes during collection week NOVEMBER 18-24 to the front entrance of the church. We will be so glad to see you and receive your shoebox! Thank you! Blessings to you all.
Residents pay parking decals will be available starting this Friday, November 1.
White Rock residents parking decals can be purchased in person at White Rock City Hall, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or online at https://tinyurl.com/yppn6bcw.
You will need to provide a valid British Columbia driver's licence and current owner's certificate of insurance and vehicle licence. Both documents must show your current White Rock address.
Noel Holiday Light Festival & Market is lighting up the Cloverdale Fairgrounds from November 28 – December 23
The festival offers activities and entertainment for all ages.
About
Noel is a light festival that brings people together to embrace the joy and wonder of the holiday season. With dazzling light installations and enchanting holiday décor, we create a festive atmosphere perfect for families, friends, and all holiday enthusiasts.
Join us in supporting cancer patients in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Volunteer drivers are needed to make a difference in their journey. Dedicate your time and offer hope—become a volunteer today!
Looking for a helping hand!
We need someone available on Thursdays to pick up a large quantity of eggs from Abbotsford for our animals.
If you’ve got a bit of time and can help us with this weekly task, it would be greatly appreciated!
Your support goes a long way in keeping our animals healthy and well-fed. Email us at crittercare9@shaw.ca if you're able to help out!
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