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Ecovillage information evening! Come and explore the possibilities for creating an intentional community in Surrey. There will be a short video introducing ecovillages, several guest speakers, and the opportunity to ask questions about Land Trusts, natural buildings and more!The event takes place Wednesday, May 18, 6:00-8:30pm at Surrey City Centre Library.See More

The Sweat Lodge is a First Peoples’ ceremony used to connect with and honour the Earth. This ceremony takes place at Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society in North Surrey and lasts 2-3 hours. Participants will be exposed to heat, steam and smoke and should be physically fit. Registration is limited. Contact us for details and to register: [email protected]See More

Can we transform our Surrey neighbourhoods by simply getting better at telling our stories? We believe we can. Virginia Gillespie, local Writer and Arts convener says,”It works on a simple premise. By revealing ourselves through stories, we connect in unanticipated ways and open a new creative field of possibility full of imagination and potential.” Come and join Virginia to explore how stories change ourselves and the neighbourhoods we live in. The event takes place Wednesday, April 20,…See More

Pay with a poem and get a free coffee, tea or pop during the month of April, 2016 at the Newton Espresso Café! The Newton Espresso Café is located at 7330—137 Street in Newton. All poems must be original.Poems can be on any theme and in any format, but we encourage submissions on the themes of “Coffee & Cafés.” Selected poems on the themes of “Coffee & Cafés” will be published in the monthly community-led poetry publication “The Cedar Bark ‘Zine.” Learn more about the Cedar Bark ‘Zine…See More

Lifecycles and Surrey Libraries are hosting a Seed Saving information table in the atrium of the Surrey City Centre Library on March 2 from 1-7pm. Drop by to learn about ways to get involved in seed saving in North Surrey.See More

Building with “cob” is a fun and creative community process that produces a one-of-a-kind work of art!Join us as we learn about cob building and explore the possibilities of doing a cob build in Newton. This workshop will be lead by Clare Kenny of the Mud Girls Natural Building Collective.The workshop is free. Refreshments will be provided.The workshop takes place November 21, 6-8pm at in Multipurpose Room 1 at the Newton Recreation Centre, 13730 – 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BCInformation:…See More

Building with “cob” is a fun and creative community process that produces a one-of-a-kind work of art!Join us as we learn about cob building and explore the possibilities of doing a cob build in Newton. This workshop will be lead by Clare Kenny of the Mud Girls Natural Building Collective.The workshop is free. Refreshments will be provided.The workshop takes place November 21, 6-8pm at in Multipurpose Room 1 at the Newton Recreation Centre, 13730 – 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BCInformation:…See More

“Something is stirring. People around the world are deciding that the well-being of their local community and its economy lies with them. They’re people like you. They’ve had enough, and, rather than waiting for permission, they’re rolling up their sleeves, getting together with friends and neighbours, and doing something about it. Whether they start small or big, they’re finding that just doing stuff can transform their neighbourhoods and their lives.” Rob Hopkins, Founder of the Transition…See More

The second annual Surrey Skill Share Fair takes place on Saturday, October 3th, 10 am to 4 pm at the Surrey Nature Centre, 14225 Green Timbers Way. The Fair is open to the public and admission is free.The Surrey Skill Share Fair is a great way to learn about interesting people and projects in our community. Workshops being presented at this year’s Fair include:• How to make a solar oven • Laughter yoga • Empowering young children to be creative• How to sew a bag with 1920's handcrank sewing…See More

The Friends of the Grove host an “Open Doors for Peace” concert on June 27, 3:00 – 8:00pm in “The Grove” located beside the Newton Recreation Centre, 13730 – 72nd Avenue, Surrey. The entire event is free and family-friendly.The concert features “Music Therapists for Peace” musicians Sue Baines and Steve Cotrill, Lucy Cross, Alexina Davis, Rebecca Barr and Tyrone Barnes. Also featuring local musicians Borge Peterson and friends,, and the Sacred Web Singers.Free food will be provided on the hour…See More

The Friends of the Grove host an “Open Doors for Peace” concert on June 27, 3:00 – 8:00pm in “The Grove” located beside the Newton Recreation Centre, 13730 – 72nd Avenue, Surrey. The entire event is free and family-friendly.The concert features “Music Therapists for Peace” musicians Sue Baines and Steve Cotrill, Lucy Cross, Alexina Davis, Rebecca Barr and Tyrone Barnes. Also featuring local musicians Borge Peterson and friends,, and the Sacred Web Singers.Free food will be provided on the hour…See More

100 in 1 Day is coming to Surrey, and we invite you to participate in this festival of civic engagement!The Surrey workshop takes place Saturday, May 23 6:00-8:00pm at the Newton Recreation Centre, 13730 – 72nd Avenue.Imagine the possibilities for our city if hundreds of people united to participate in small initiatives to spark change. Share your vision for a better city. People of all ages, backgrounds and locations across the city are invited to attend this workshop to develop their 100 in 1…See More