Category Archives: Events

Learn more about Surrey’s heritage

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

With the pace of development and change in Surrey, it is sometimes hard to get one’s bearings. But to understand where we are going as a city, it is imperative to learn how we got to where we are today. … Continue reading →

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Newton Cultural Centre Grand Opening Sept. 25

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

The Newton Cultural Centre is hosting a Grand Opening celebration for the public Sept. 25th (10am-4pm) and 26th (12pm-4pm). The Arts Council of Surrey, which will maintain and be housed in the building under a contract with the City, invites … Continue reading →

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PARK(ing) Day comes to Surrey this Friday!

Posted on September 15, 2010 by

PARK(ing) Day, an annual worldwide guerilla public space event, is coming this Friday to Surrey City Centre. According to PARK(ing) Day’s site, the event “inspires city dwellers everywhere to transform metered parking spots into temporary parks for the public good. … Continue reading →

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CBC News broadcasting from Surrey next week, seeks your input

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

CBC News Vancouver is going on the road next week and will be making two stops in Surrey! The venerable public corporation is inviting residents to watch the live news broadcasts, featuring hosts Tony Parsons and Gloria Macarenko, between 5 … Continue reading →

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University Drive: the City Centre’s future parade route?

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

When I used to work at the Downtown Surrey BIA, there were frequent conversations about events and festivals as a means of attracting people back into the area. Parades, of course, are one of those community events that residents enjoy … Continue reading →

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Holland Park becoming Surrey’s gathering place

Posted on August 2, 2010 by

It was only two years ago when Holland Park was first unveiled as the City’s “premier urban park”. Since then, it has grown to become a concrete example of the new image the City is adopting as a progressive, forward-thinking, … Continue reading →

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It’s Rodeo Weekend in Cloverdale!

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

The 64th annual Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is already upon us! One of Surrey’s most popular attractions returns this year with a wide array of activities and events for the entire long weekend. Festivities begin Thursday with the always-fun … Continue reading →

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