Take a good look.
Issue Forty Nine April 2010
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C a l e n d a r : W h a t ’s U p i n W h a l l e y
Local
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Bakeries with a Twist 9 Looking
City Centre Library Plans
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Back 9 Community
Downtown Business
SFU Surrey Launches Leading-edge Digital Theatre
The future is now, at City Centre’s Simon Fraser University campus with the official opening of
their state-of-the-art 3-D digital theatre at an onsite Hollywood-themed gala March 5th.
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Two hundred luminaries and industry leaders gathered to celebrate another
Surrey landmark success and laud the $400,000.00 donation of equipment,
software and installation by Surrey-based Lightyear Digital Theatre (Canada)
Ltd. company.
Robert Dominick, a key developer in City Centre’s evolution and Lightyear
president, has worked diligently with City Council and SFU to bring this
world-class technology to downtown Surrey for the benefit of students, faculty,
community, and beyond.
“We will be working with Canada’s largest privately owned media distribution
network to establish a Lightyear national and international digital broadcast
network,” says Dominick. “Surrey City Centre will be the hub for this platform.
This phenomenal venue and technology will put Surrey firmly on the map of the
entertainment industry.” Lightyear’s donation funded a complete retrofit of the 200-seat Westminster
Savings Credit Union lecture theatre built in 2005 to create a high-definition
3D demonstration research and development theatre. Their Compact Interactive
Theatre (CIT) brings together live performances, projected media and digital
technology, creating “the ultimate classroom environment” and audio-visual
experience. This “Window to Reality” will not just change how we experience
entertainment but how we learn and interact with people and cultures at home
and around the world. The CIT can adapt to any environment of any size and
bring content to even isolated communities.
SFU’s showcase theatre will be used by the university’s School of Interactive
Arts and Technology and the School of Contemporary Arts for research,
production, and viewing of high definition video presentations. Features include
an active 3D display, surround sound and digital broadcast capabilities. When
not in use by SFU, Lightyear will utilize the theatre as a demonstration site for
potential exhibitors from throughout North America.
“Anytime you get new leading-edge industry-standard equipment anywhere
near bright young students you get a lot of creativity and new ideas,” says Joanne
Curry, director of SFU Surrey. “Students and world-class researchers working
in our Interactive Arts and Technologies program are thrilled to utilize this
incredible resource and are already working on networks with the Woodward’s
SFU campus and planning community film festivals and other public events. The
City sees it as not just a community amenity, but also adding to the critical mass
of expertise and interest in the whole area of multimedia and interactive arts.”
Written by Sylvia Taylor
From left: Joanne Curry, Robert Dominick, David Hosler (Lightyear),
Mayor Dianne Watts, Michael Stevenson (SFU)
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Beautification
Surrey is making itself more beautiful — one house,
one street, and one storefront at a time. A new Civic
Beautification Award Program, initiated by the City,
is recognizing everyone who makes that extra-special
effort to help make Surrey even more The Place To
Be.
Aimed at encouraging community pride through
involvement in street and building enhancement,
awards will recognize individual residents,
neighbourhoods, and businesses. Twenty years in
the making, this soon-to-be launched initiative is
coordinated with the City’s Community Enhancement
Partnership Program (CEPP) and the Commercial
Street and Landscape Improvement Initiative.
Winners will receive an official certificate signed
and presented in City Council Chambers by the
Mayor and be recognized by the City in newspapers
and online media. Businesses will receive a large
decal acknowledging their contribution, which can be
displayed in storefront windows.
Council has already presented the first
Beautification Award in fall, 2009, to Sullivan
Heights Secondary and its Media Arts students for
their outstanding contribution to the streetscape of
Surrey. They single-handedly prepared, edited, and
submitted to Council, all the lovely nature images now
vinyl-wrapped on those square, metal traffic-control
cabinets all over the city. Each student and the school
received a signed certificate presented by Mayor Watts
What You Can Do:
• plant a garden
• paint a mural
• clean up litter
• fight graffiti
• hang a basket
• adopt a street
• tend a boulevard
Awards
in a special Chambers ceremony in City Hall.
Nominations for awards will be gathered online
at the City of Surrey website which is currently in
development as guidelines for adjudication and
nomination are finalized along with award structure
and schedules.
“We are very excited about this program and
are working hard to get everything up and running
by early April,” says Patrick Klassen, Civic
Beautification Coordinator for the City of Surrey.
This is such a fantastic way for individuals, groups,
and businesses to show how much they care about
their neighbourhood and city, and for the City to show
appreciation for that effort. It’s about showing your
community pride and doing something special for
everyone to enjoy and benefit from.”
For more information and updates visit:
www.surrey.ca/citybeautification
Written by Sylvia Taylor.
Mr. Mom’s World Bafe Bakery & Café
- ‘Country With A Twist’
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Eating at Mr. Mom’s is like going to Grandma’s — downhome
décor, whopping portions, kitchy handmade gifts, and the yummiest
comfort food this side of Kiev.
Russell and his partner have been serving up mountains of meat
pies, perogies, cabbage rolls, and cookies made from his greatgreat-grandma’s recipes, for over twenty years, first at the Ladner
Farmer’s Market, then Babuschka’s Café and Haberdashery at the
Nordel shopping centre, and now at Mom’s in the Dell Shopping
Centre on King George in Downtown Surrey.
Along with his very popular catering service for all sizes of
groups, locations, and occasions, Mr. Mom will launch their
line of pickled goodies and condiments this summer. A perfect
compliment to the massive “Momwiches” and homemade soups
that keep people coming back for more.
“I come from a long line of great cooks and mentors and I love
to cook and tweak my family’s traditional recipes,” says Russell,
foster parent of seven kids. “My fondest memories are of sitting
down to a savoury bowl of homemade soup with my grandma
while she shared our family stories. I want people to get that
feeling when they come here.”
Written by Sylvia Taylor
Surrey’s Aces of Cakes
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Central City now has its own cozy corner where
you can enjoy a cuppa and a cupcake. With charm,
flair, and fabulous flavours, The Cup and the Cake
Bakery serves up a river of fair-trade organic coffees
and teas and a rainbow of luscious low-guilt cakes &
treats.
Husband-and-wife team, Mahomed and Rizwana
Taibo bring a health-conscious approach to their
cultural food-fusion of Portugese, South African, and
Pakistani heritage. Originally from Mozambique, they
fell in love with the Lower Mainland and immigrated
in 1986 where they worked successfully in the
financial world. But when a cupcake-hater tasted
one of their mango delights at a friend’s home two
years ago and begged for more, they were inspired
to return to the traditions of their family bakery in
Mozambique.
“We consider ourselves a gourmet bakery, using
only the best organic ingredients and products and
only one-quarter the sugar of commercial cakes,” says
Mahomed. “We are unique also because we offer ten
different cake flavours with icings to match.”
Along with reduced sugar, they create no-icing
cakes, no-egg, and no-sugar (Splenda) options, and
offer an array of cookies, bars, turnovers, and a
custom-cake service to suit any occasion.
Written by Sylvia Taylor
The Last Day of the
2010 Winter Games
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• Wednesdays 11:30-12 Baby Storytime at Whalley Library. Infants to 18 months &
caregivers – Songs, stories, rhymes and a healthy kids’ snack.
• One-on-One Basic Skills Computer Classes, Whalley Library, Various Days and
Times April 7- May 31. Free. Call 604-598-7426 to register
• Tuesdays 7-7:30 pm Bedtime Storytime at Whalley Library. All ages welcome.
• Fridays 10-10:30 am If you give a Kid a Muffin Storytime at Whalley Library.
Infants to 5 years & caregivers. – Songs, stories.
• Interested in knowing more or becoming involved in the Seniors’ Planning Table?
Please call coordinator Angela Sealy at 604.522.1492 or email her at
angela.surreyplanningtable@shaw.ca.
• READY, SET, LEARN For parents and preschoolers at Discovery School
13104-109th Avenue March 31st & April 28th 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please call
Discovery School at 604-581-0611 for further information.
3 North Surrey Lions Club Meat Draw at AmberJacks (Compass Point Inn
– 9850 King George) 2-5 pm
4 Whalley Legion Meat Draw. 106 Avenue & 135 Street. 4-5:30 pm
8 Surrey Seniors’ Community Planning Table: Public Transportation
Orientation. 9:45 am – 2:30 pm. Cost: $7 plus lunch. Travel from Surrey Central
to Lonsdale Quay and back. Registration: Angela 604.522.1492.
8 Snacks on the Go … learn to make easy and healthy snacks. FREE.
North Surrey Youth Lounge 102750City Parkway.
8 Seniors Easter Dinner from 4-7 pm non-members: $16, members: $13.
Sunrise Pavilion 10341 City Parkway.
9 Roller Skating Night. North Surrey Rec Centre (10275 City Parkway) from
6:30-9 pm. Light, music, fun! $5 admission, skate rental extra.
10 North Surrey Lions Club Meat Draw at AmberJacks (Compass Point Inn
– 9850 King George) 2-5 pm
10 Whalley Little League Opening Day. Whalley Athletic Field.
11 Whalley Legion Meat Draw. 106 Avenue & 135 Street. 4-5:30 pm
13 Scams to Avoid, Whalley Library, 10:00-11:30 am. Free. Call 604-598-7426
to register.
14 Employment Insurance Overview, Whalley Library 2:00-3:30 pm. Free.
Call 604-598-7426 to register.
14 Seniors’ Hot Lunch from 10:30-12:30 pm Sunrise Pavilion 10341 City
Parkway. Cost: $6. Pre-registration is required.
15 Sunrise Pavilion Annual Invitational Carpet Bowing Tournament.
9 am – 3 pm. Cost: $6. Pre-registration is required. 604.502.6380
15 “So you Want to be a Landlord?” Free Forum. 7-9 pm Surrey Alliance Church
13474 96 Ave. Sponsored by the RCMP. Registration/Info: 604.502.6287.
17 North Surrey Lions Club Meat Draw at AmberJacks (Compass Point Inn
– 9850 King George) 2-5 pm
17Rotary Wine & Food Celebration. Central City. 7-9:30pm. Tickets: $40.
Info: 604-589-5555
18 Whalley Legion Meat Draw. 106 Avenue & 135 Street. 4-5:30 pm
21 Kids’ Book Club, Whalley Library. 3:15-4:15 pm. Register at the library and
pick up your copy of this month’s book. Ages 10-13 yrs.
24 Early Years Festival North Surrey Rec Centre (10275 City Parkway)
11 am – 3 pm. FREE Children 0-6 years and caregivers.
24 North Surrey Lions Club Meat Draw at AmberJacks (Compass Point Inn
– 9850 King George) 2-5 pm
25 Whalley Legion Meat Draw. 106 Avenue & 135 Street. 4-5:30 pm
29 Youth Resource Fair. Looking for a job? Check out the resource fair. FREE.
Chuck Bailey Rec Centre 13458 107A Ave.
30 Perogy Supper. St. Mary’s Hall 13512-108 Ave. 4:30-7:30 pm. Info:
604.531.1923. Eat-in or Take-out.
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Shred-a-thon from 10 am – 2 pm. Dell Shopping Centre. Donations to Food
Bank accepted. Info: 604.502.6287.
Protect the Children
Jasbir Sandhu and Penny Priddy at March 10 Event at
North Surrey Rec Centre
SFU
Open House
Science Fair at Central City
Issue Forty Nine April 2010
The New View is a monthly publication of the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association.
Suite 300 10524 King George Hwy., Surrey, BC V3T 2X2
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Contributing Writers: Sylvia Taylor, Bonnie Burnside, Harpreet Gill
Photography: Bonnie Burnside, Chelzea, SFU, Bing Thom Architects, Ray Hudson, Sylvia Taylor
How can you be a part of creating
the New Surrey Public Library?
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The race is on — the new City Centre
Library is expected to be completed in just one
year. By March 31, 2011 a modern state-of the
art library will open north of the North Surrey
Recreation Centre. This flag-ship project is
being designed by award- winning architect
Bing Thom. The new 75,000 square ft. library
is more than three times the size of the library
in Guildford.
All Surrey residents are invited to be a part of
this exciting process. The Surrey Public Library
and Bing Thom Architects are looking to the
public and community members for suggestions
about interior designs and features that could be
included. Forward your ideas to
www.surreycitycentrelibrary.wordpress.com.
You can also use this link to find updates
on what public libraries are doing in the
community.
“We really want everyone to be a part of
this exciting community project — this branch
will be for all Surrey residents! We want to
continue to provide all the extras Surrey Public
Library customers have come to expect at
their library, and existing government funding
can only provide for essential services at
the new branch,” says Development Officer,
Cyndy Hill. “So we are appealing to our
donors, Surrey residents and the business
community for support to ensure we can offer
programs, technology and services to meet the
increasingly diverse needs of library users.”
The Surrey Public library is planning a
fundraising campaign that will see donations
dedicated to the new Library. This beautiful,
state of the art City Centre Library will also be
a very inclusive and welcoming place. Every
penny donated will be put to good use.
To make your donation, or to learn more
about this and other urgent needs at Surrey
Public Library, please contact Cyndy Hill,
Development Officer, cahill@surrey.ca
or 604.598.7300. You can also visit their
Facebook page by searching Surrey City
Centre Library.
Whether you share your ideas or make
a donation, the new Surrey Public Library
will highlight the contributions made by the
community and its members.
Written by Harpreet Gill
DSBIA AGM
Councillor Barinder Rasode with DSBIA
Founding President Pete Nichols
L-R Chris Redmond, Jay Redmond,
Elfie Stumpf, Pete Nichols
Current DSBIA Director, Mike Nielsen
with Past Director, Karen McGregor
2010 DSBIA Directors
Left to Right Standing: Henk Veldhuis, Michael Nielsen, Kelly Botchar, Jay Redmond, Wolfgang Degemann, Mary Anne Connor,
Joanne Curry, David Halkett, David Pel, Michael Wilson, Robert Dominick, Charan Sethi
Seated: Glenda Sawatzky, Elfie Stumpf, Garry Romanetz, Melissa Bailey, Bill Rempel, Executive Director Elizabeth Model
Missing Councillor Linda Hepner and Councillor Barbara Steele
Photo by Ray Hudson
“Paint The Town Red” Fashion Show in Support of Right To Play
Central City was home to series of high energy Olympic themed fashion shows on February
16, 18, 19 and 20th. What started out as a small initiative, quickly grew into a first class
event as word spread and community sponsors jumped on board. What triggered even more
excitement was supporting the charity Right To Play and the involvement of gold medal
Olympic athletes.
Right To Play’s mission is to improve lives of children in the most disadvantaged areas of
the world by using the power of sport and play for development, health and peace. Locally,
Right To Play provides money for afterschool programs in Surrey.
The evening of February 16th marked the kick off with a VIP cocktail reception event. Over
200 VIP’s and dignitaries attended and enjoyed gourmet food and beverages, a silent auction,
raffle draw, picture opportunities with gold medalists Daniel Igali and Adam Creek, and a
surprise performance by the 2010 Celebration Site dance team.
What made this fashion show so special was involving a grass roots soccer team on the
runway and mixing them with professional models. Fourteen girls from the U-16 Gold Girls
Semiahmoo Soccer Team (nicknamed the Thrashers) worked hard over a six week training
period with runway coach, Victoria Clements of Posh Entertainment, to perfect their moves.
The transformation was stunning and it was a very rewarding experience for the girls in so
many ways. Twelve professional models were supplied by Lissa Lloyd of L2 Models and Lloyd
Talent. They were wonderful role models for the soccer girls.
Blackwood Partners, Property Managers for Central City, kicked off the fundraising
campaign by donating $1000 to Right to Play. Entrance to the shows was by donation and
additional funds were raised with a raffle for a VIP Olympic Experience Prize package for four.
Photos by Chelzea (captured by Chelzea Photography)
SFU Surrey – Co-Op Students Oops we goofed!
We mistakenly misnamed these 2 photos in our last issue in the story “Spirit in Red”.
Here are the corrected photo cutlines.
Vancouver Tourism College
Total funds raised were in excess of $4,000.
The shows that followed on the 18th, 19th and 20th were open to the general public. Athletes
attended all shows including Ben Rutledge, Brittany Reimer, Adam Creek and Daniel Igali.
Sponsors of the shows included L2 Models, Show Max Productions, Pizzazz Hair Design,
Posh Entertainment, DPS Parking, Thumbnail Branding, Colortech, AJ Graphics, The Leader
and The Now newspapers with fashions provided by various stores within Central City.
Staff & Students of Vancouver Tourism College
Organizations have been relying upon SFU’s
Co-op Program for over 30 years to provide the
brightest minds and energy to their work places.
Co-operative Education integrates a student’s
academic studies with related, paid work
experience in appropriate fields of business,
industry, government, social services and the
professions. Over 2500 students each year,
across all SFU Faculties are placed locally,
nationally and internationally.
Businesses/Organizations use Co-op for
many of the following reasons:
•Short term, full time employment (4 or 8
months)
•No cost job posting & interview
scheduling
•Academic-related learning opportunities
and experience
•Students available in all faculties/areas of
study
•Direct and strategic link with University
student talent
•Supported work place learning (Learning
Objectives, Site Visits)
The Downtown Surrey BIA has been hiring
SFU Co-Op students since 2005 to help with
website design, marketing strategies, research
projects and special events.
For general inquiries regarding Co-Op,
contact 778.782-COOP (2667).