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Datebook: A guide to community events in South Surrey, White Rock

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Thursday  

  • Résumé help from WorkBC at Ocean Park Library on May 15 from 2-4 p.m., one-on-one or small group support provided
  • Book a spot at trunk sale at Mount Olive Lutheran Church on June 14. Rent $10 spot by May 22 by calling Debbi at 604-613-7713 or Brian at 604-551-0361
  • Semiahmoo Rotary Club meets weekly at Rotary Fieldhouse at 7 a.m. Call Vinod for more info 604-644-5484
  • Open Mic Jam at Crescent Legion, weekly from 6:30-9:30 p.m., listen or perform
  • South Fraser Community Band welcomes new members, particularly needing brass/horns, rehearsals every Thurs. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Earl Marriott Secondary. Email membership@sfcb.ca or visit www.sfcb.ca 
  • Low Vision Support Group, fourth Thursday every month at 1 p.m., ‘Learning to live well with vision loss’, contact info: Jane 604-536-5247 

Friday

  • Library Social Hour weekly at 10 a.m. Join us in the lobby of White Rock Library for tea, coffee and great conversation. Meet new friends as we explore games, activities and more

Saturday

  • Live music listening opportunities on May 24 at Peace Arch Provincial Park Heritage Hall, by donation, bring a picnic, open to public, 12:30 p.m. Jazz Orchestra of the 49th Parallel, 3 p.m. South Van Big Band and Full House Big Band at 5 p.m.
  • Laughter Yoga on June 7 at White Rock Library at 11 a.m., all invited for laughs and fun while embracing health, for more info call Nicole at 604-961-4211

Sunday

  • Praxis Open House on May 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. by Praxis Photography Collective at Praxis on Marine 14869 Marine Drive
  • Scrabble Sundays at Ocean Park Library weekly at 1 p.m. Join for Scrabble on Sunday afternoon, enjoy a cup of tea and friendly competition. Or play chess, checkers, cards, dominoes, crib, or Yahtzee, games provided. All adults welcome
  • O’Carolan Celtic Ensemble meet bi-weekly. Interested musicians contact 604-802-0525 or 604-329-5957 
  • Craft N’ Yarn event for casual crafting, weekly, all levels welcome, not instructional class, 3-4:30 p.m. at Ocean Park Library 
  • Crescent Legion live jazz/swing events every Sunday, info at www.whiterockjazz.ca or 604-531-9259 

Monday

  • Pop-Up StoryWalk on May 19 at Memorial Park with author Sherry McMillan at 1 p.m.
  • Oneness Gogos meeting on June 9 at White Rock Library from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Gogos raise funds to support grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa who are raising their orphaned grandchildren and youth
  • Chair Yoga second Monday of each month by donation to Sources food bank at 9:30 a.m. at 15115 Roper Ave.
  • Toastmasters meet every second week from 7-8:30 a.m. at Amica 15333 16 Ave., new members welcome, contact Manjit for more info at mp_johal@hotmail.com

Tuesday 

  • Craft Supply Swap on June 3 from 3-7 p.m. at Ocean Park Library, declutter your craft room this spring, drop off clean, reusable arts and crafts supplies to share with others, pick up new materials on the day of the swap. Try a new craft, save money, and keep unused items out of the landfill.  You do not need to donate to participate​​​​​​
  • White Rock & District Garden Club Keep calm and garden! Tiny, small or large garden, we have you covered. Join on the second Tuesday of each month except July and August at Cranley Hall 2141 Cranley Drive at 2 p.m. Visitors welcome. If the parking lot is full, park on Cumbria, and enter the hall from behind. For more information visit website at white-rock-garden-club.ca
  • Buds and Flowers Floral Art Club welcomes new member of all levels. Meetings are every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Cranley Hall, 2141 Cranley Drive, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in April).  Contact for more information:  budsandflowersfloralartclub@gmail.com or 604 312 4402
  • King’s Banquet Soup Kitchen Supper, weekly from 4-6 p.m. at 15262 Pacific Ave., family seating available, donations accepted but not expected 
  • Spanish Conversation Group for intermediate and advanced speakers, 2 p.m. weekly at Java Express at 15090 North Bluff Rd. 
  • White Rock Rotary Club meetings every week at noon, call Winston 778-908-3377 

Wednesday

  • Wednesday Night Dances at White Rock Kent Street Activity Centre, , 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Members of KSAC pay $7 ,non-members pay $9 
  • Men's probus club of White Rock and South Surrey, meetings every second Wednesday of month with a speaker then luncheon, meetings at Rotary Fieldhouse 12850 26 Ave. email probuswrssmembers@gmail.com for more info
  • Jam Sessions at Crescent Legion, weekly, Bluegrass Jams from 7-10 p.m.
  • South Surrey Rotary Club meetings and social events every week, call Deidre for more details at 604-803-0773 
  • The Rotary Club of Nature Celebrators B.C. meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at #246-1959 152 St. For further information, please contact Stephen Crozier at 778-584-9874

Ongoing 

  • White Rock Elks Club entertainment on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Live entertainment, dance, jam sessions, learn more on website
  • Chess Club at White Rock Library on Thursdays and Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., for more info call 604-541-2201 
  • Tutoring for adults by READ Surrey/White Rock one-on-one or online, reading, writing or math, trained tutors, free, contact 778-242-7323 
  • Gamblers Anonymous Has gambling taken over your life? Call Gamblers Anonymous at 1-855-222-5542 to speak to someone now 
  • Gam-Anon Is someone else’s gambling affecting your life? Family and friends are welcomed. For more info call 604-626-9418 or email vancouvergamanon@shaw.ca 
  • White Rock Legion entertainment every Friday and Saturday, night sports leagues, meat draws at 4 p.m., everyone welcome, located at 2290 152 St. 
  • Al-Anon support group for family/friends of those with drinking issues, four different locations in South Surrey/White Rock, call 604-688-1716 for more info 
  • Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in White Rock, call 604-434-3933 for more info
  • White Rock South Surrey Newcomers social club for women new to the area or have experienced life changes in the last three years. Email wrssnewcomers@gmail.com


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