Library
Upcoming Activities in Surrey
April 1, 2013 | Kenneth SouderSocial Justice Series
A new film and discussion series is coming to the City Centre Library this April. The library will show three movies in two separate sessions regarding social justice. The first session will include a special guest speaker … Read More
March Event: Imagine Surrey
February 12, 2013 | Paul HillsdonThe Surrey Libraries is hosting a free afternoon forum on the future of the City. The event, Imagine Surrey: Urban Planning for our New Downtown, will feature presentations by Gordon Price, Director of SFU’s City Program, Jim Cox, CEO of … Read More
Christmas in Surrey 2012
November 23, 2012 | Paul Hillsdon
Looking for some holiday cheer this side of the Fraser? Look no further as we present Civic Surrey’s annual Christmas in Surrey post! There’s a growing list of events occurring right here in Surrey to satisfy your festive desires, from Santa parades and Christmas movies to performances of The Nutcracker!
Surrey Christmas Bureau
As the largest and busiest Christmas Bureau in BC, the SCB serves over 1,900 Surrey families and 5,000 children every year. Help bring some Christmas cheer to those less fortunate through the Christmas Hamper and Adopt-a-Family programs. You can donate unwrapped toys or monetary contributions at any Surrey Fire Hall.
Potter’s Christmas Store
Potters shops the world for all things Christmas and brings them to you in Surrey! With over 28,000 sq. ft., Potters is transformed into Western Canada’s largest Christmas store for the holidays. Featuring ornaments and linens, wreaths and stocking stuffers, there’s plenty of gifts for even the “hard to buy” people in your life. Santa and Mrs. Claus are on hand every weekend for the kids.
Library launches Festival of Trees
November 22, 2012 | Paul HillsdonSurrey Libraries are launching a new seasonal fundraiser for children’s literacy – the Festival of Trees. Modelled after similar displays like the Christmas Tree Festival at the Four Seasons Hotel and Pacific Centre, this will be the first event of … Read More
Enter the Live Tree Decorating Challenge!
November 7, 2012 | Kenneth SouderAs part of the Festival of Trees, Surrey Libraries is accepting photo submissions of your best tree decorating work for a chance to be a finalist participating in the Live Decorator Challenge!
Photos submitted to the Surrey NOW Newspaper … Read More
City wants to build 18 electric vehicle charging stations
June 20, 2012 | Paul HillsdonThe City is applying for a provincial grant to cost-share the installation of 18 electric vehicle charging stations at public facilities across Surrey. If the full request is met, the province would pay $72,000 of the bill, while the City … Read More
The changing landscape of downtown Surrey [pics]
June 4, 2012 | Paul HillsdonI went for a walk around my new neighbourhood this weekend and wanted to share some of my observations with you! Click on through for the full tour.
