Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Surrey/North Delta Leader 25
DATEBOOK
Play Xbox 360 games on a big screen at the library. Games include: FIFA 2010, Soul Calibur IV, Skate, UFC Undisputed, Rock Band 1 & 2 and more. Or bring your favourite game and teach others how to play. Four controllers available. It’s free and registration is not required. Just drop in. The events are on Feb. 9 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Guildford Library, March 9 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Cloverdale Library and March 19 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Port Kells Library. For more information, visit www.spl.surrey.bc.ca
CLUBS Attention ladies: The next dinner meeting of North Delta Newcomers and Friends takes place tonight (Feb. 2). If you’d like to attend or get more information about club activities, call Kathy at 604583-3691 or Pam at 604597-7974.
Enjoy Gardening? The Cloverdale Garden Club will meet Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Clayton Community Hall, 18513 70 Ave. The club holds monthly events. For more information, call Linda at 604-539-0068.
Submissions for Datebook should be emailed to newsroom@surreyleader.com. Datebook runs in print on Wednesdays and Fridays – with more events available online 24/7.
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EVENTS
MUSIC
PARENTS
The talented stars of Surrey youth can show their high-energy music, singing, dancing and other talents at the sixth-annual Surrey Shines on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Surrey Arts Centre. Individuals and groups display creative performance expertise well beyond their years. Presented by Youth Arts Council of Surrey. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.
Carillon Music Academy Teacher’s Benefit Concert takes place Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. at Sonrise Church, 5588 188. Vocal, piano and guitar selections. Silent auction prior to concert. Proceeds shared with Sonrise Orphan Care in Zimbabwe. Tickets are $10 for adults and $2 for children, available at the door. For more information, call 604-591-1161.
The 14th-annual Early Learning Conference takes place Feb. 4 from 7-9 p.m. and Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St. . Register at 604-572-8032.
North Delta’s Gurjinder Basran, winner of the Search for the Great BC Novel, will read from her award-winning book, Everything Was Good-Bye at the George Mackie Library (8440 112 St.) on Feb. 7 from 7-8:30 p.m. Basran’s debut novel centres around Meena, a young Indo-Canadian woman growing up in Metro Vancouver, and traces her life as she struggles to assert her independence in a Punjabi community.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Surrey Nights on Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St. Conductor James Gaffigan and Nareh Arghamanyan on piano. Tickets ($39) available online at www. vancouversymphony.ca or by calling VSO customer service at 604-876-3434
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New Office Location!
(at the Compass Point Inn)
9850 King George Blvd., Surrey
Attention country music fans: Emerson Drive is performing on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St. For tickets, call 604-507-6355.
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Surrey Little Theatre (SLT) debuts the small-stage musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown from Feb. 3-26, Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees (Feb. 6, 13 and 20) at 2 p.m. at 7027 184 St. Tickets are $15. Call 604-576-8451 or email reservations@ surreylittletheatre.com
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Friday, February 9, 2011 March 9, 2011
EVENT DATE: Wednesday,
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Surrey Women in Business Awards
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at 3:30 pm
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Sunday, Feb. 6
Food & Drink Specials Big Jugs of Beer $13 $ Bud Buckets 13 $ 25 Bud Pints 4 ¢ Wings
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152 St & 104 Ave
SUPER BOWL PARTY!
N O M I N AT I O N F O R M
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Deltassist Family and Community Services presents a free series of Positive Parenting workshops from Feb. 8 to April 12, every Tuesday from 6-7:15 p.m. at Deltassist, 9097 120 St. Call 604-594-3455 for more information.
Coffee with Dave Sat, Feb.5th 3:15-4:30pm
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SURREY BOARD OF TRADE
CHILDREN
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Submit applications to the Surrey Board of Trade Fax: 604.588.7549 • Email: brianne@businessinsurrey.com A. NOMINEE INFORMATION: Nominee: ____________________________________________________ Contact:
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Company Address:
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Surrey, B.C., Postal Code
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Phone: ____________________ Fax: ___________________ Email:
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B. CATEGORY (choose one): *Note, please choose one category per nominee. Nominations for multiple women at one organization WILL be accepted! * The Surrey Board of Trade reserves the right to move a nomination into another category. * Past winners of the award may not be nominated again for a period of 3 years after a win. (put a checkbox beside each category)
___ Entrepreneur is an owner or significant shareholder of any business size ___ Corporate holds a senior/executive level position in a public or private owned business ___ Professional nominees have a professional designation, i.e. accountant, notary, lawyer, engineer ___ Leadership nominee has shown innovation and/or initiative in a specific project or business/community program; executive level position is not necessary ___ Not-for-Profit Executive Nominee holds a paid position as CEO, Executive Director or senior manager at a not-for- profit or charity organization C. CRITERIA: Nominees may or may not own their own business. 1. Proven business acumen 2. Outstanding leadership skills 3. Notable achievements in her area of expertise 4. Exemplary community involvement 5. Demonstration of a balanced lifestyle 6. Must be either a Surrey based business or a member of the Surrey Board of Trade Note: 1. Please include ONLY one letter of reference (additional letters will not be considered) 2. Supporting documents – 5 page limit
D. QUESTIONS: All questions must be answered for application to be considered by judges. Please attach separate sheet for answers:
WORKING IN SURREY: 1. Is the Nominee an A) An Owner B) a Manager C) an expert in her field D) an innovative leader 2. Work experience and number of employees: A) number of years experience B) number of staff, if any, or number of staff reporting to nominee (please include volunteers, contractors, etc., if applicable) LEADERSHIP: 3. Describe the nominee’s business or field of expertise. (150 words) 4. What is it about the nominee that makes her a role model for other women in business? BUSINESS ACUMEN: 5. Describe the nominee’s qualifications and experience and how they have contributed to the effectiveness of her business. (include a list of certificates, diploma’s, degrees, designations) 6. Describe what influences determined the nominee’s choice of career/ownership. A) Recognizing the demand for products and / or services B) Discovering a niche market C) Talent, skill or interest D) Other BALANCED LIFESTYLE: 7. How has the nominee achieved a balanced lifestyle? COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SERVICE: 8. Has the nominee brought innovative ideas to the marketplace and/or received any special recognition(s) from the business community? 9. Has the nominee served in the past, or is presently a member of any community organization or business association? 10. What have been her contributions to the community?
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