May 29, 2012

The South Surrey Festival is on June 16

Come and celebrate the beautiful community of White Rock that we live in! Join us for this free, all ages, family event as part of Ocean Park Day.

On Saturday, June 16, from 12-4pm, visit the second annual South Surrey Festival at Kwomais Point Park and enjoy live music and entertainment, a public art unveiling, a family activity zone, kids’ crafts, face painting, artisan sale, BBQ and more!

There’ll be non-stop entertainment all day, so bring your own blanket to enjoy this great family festival in a beautiful, ocean-front park setting. Parking is limited but a free shuttle will be offered from the South Surrey Recreation Centre.

For further information, please see South Surrey Festival at Kwomais Point Park.

May 24, 2012

The White Rock Farmers' Market starts this Sunday

We are so excited as the opening of the hugely-popular White Rock Farmers’ Market means that summer is just around the corner!

This year, there are over 20 new vendors and there will be many more special events. Check Out the new Dog Obedience Classes being held on the grassy area behind the coffee tent!

Our authentic community-based Farmers’ Market features all the fabulous vendor-produced goods — including fresh fruits and veggies, and an emphasis on locally-grown farm produce.

There are also baked goods, preserves, garden products (bedding plants, hanging baskets and flowers), many specialty food items such as organic cheese, local seafood, and gourmet dog biscuits plus unique crafts by local crafts people.

Much, much more awaits you. You can purchase a cup of fair trade coffee (or buy it by the bag) and enjoy live entertainment and other activities in a delightful ambiance.

For further information, please see White Rock Farmers’ Market.

May 22, 2012

38th Annual Alexandra Festival in Crescent Beach

This Saturday is the 38th Annual Alexandra Festival to be held at beautiful Crescent Beach.

Don’t miss bouncy castles, face painting, story time, live entertainment, artisans, crafters and more!

This event is huge! The Alexandra festival is all about celebrating community. Experience a fabulous day of music, dance and family fun on Saturday May 26th, 11 am to 5 pm. Explore the Family Fun Zones with your little ones, check out the cultural fun zone and browse the varied booths for unique gifts.

There’s non-stop entertainment on the outdoor stage, and don’t worry about parking – take the free shuttle from the Crescent Beach Legion parking lot on 128th beginning at 11 am. Come back in the evening for a fun musical evening in Alexandra Hall at 7 pm.

Their newest Alexandra Children’s Centre at the Beach House will be holding an Open House with lots of info on their Reggio Emilia-based childcare centres. Have a home-made cupcake, take a tour, and chat with Children’s Centre staff.

There’s something for everyone at this family event by the beach. Go to www.campalex.com or call 604-535-0015 for more information.

May 15, 2012

Opening this weekend is a new art exhibition

For something a little more cultural, The South Surrey and White Rock Art Society presents an exciting new exhibition of over 100 original works this Victoria Day weekend.

Their shows always feature watercolour, oil, and acrylic paintings, pastels, mixed media and fabric art, as well as three dimensional pieces.

The venue this year is at Centennial Park, 14600 – 16th Ave. White Rock. Open 10 am to 5 pm Saturday May 19th, and 10am to 3:30pm Sunday May 20th. Admission is by donation to Semiahmoo Arts, a non-profit society which supports the arts on the Semiahmoo Peninsula.

For further information, please visit South Surrey and White Rock Art Society.

May 8, 2012

Come and sample A Taste of BC's Finest this Saturday

We recently found out about this exciting event happening this Saturday evening in South Surrey …

You are invited to the 8th annual “A Taste of BC’s Finest” Food and Beverage extravaganza this Saturday, May 12th from 7:00pm to 10:30pm at Semiahmoo House Society.

This is a fun-filled event with sumptuous food and tantalizing beverages, and with much thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors, the event is bigger and better than previous years.

Our silent auction items are stellar, and then there are our famous Raffle Prizes. We also have great live music, so come mingle with your Merlot, share your Shiraz or just dance the Bolero with your Bourdeaux. Whatever you do, get your tickets soon! Tickets are only $65.00, what a delicious deal!

By being part of this event, you help support the Society’s Recreation and Leisure Program, as well as other programs in the promotion of community development.

For more information about this evebt, please visit A Taste of BC’s Finest.

May 2, 2012

The Mikado comes to White Rock's Coast Capital Playhouse

This looks like it’s going to be a great production … The Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society and producer Kate Bethell are pulling out all stops for the 30th anniversary production, The Mikado, which comes to White Rock’s Coast Capital Playhouse May 9 to 19.

There’s star quality aplenty in this version, directed by Dann Wilhelm, who played the role of ‘wandering minstrel’ Nanki-Poo in the society’s outstanding 2006 production.

First and foremost there’s tenor Mark Donnelly – renowned as ‘Mr. O Canada,’ anthem singer for Canucks games – who takes the title role as Mikado (ruler) of Japan in W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan’s witty, tuneful, and thoroughly ridiculous, 1885 operetta.

Cast in the plum comedy role of Ko-Ko, tailor turned Lord High Executioner, is James Walker, well known to both White Rock and Surrey audiences for his somewhat off-kilter sense of humour.

It’s going to be a very traditional-looking Mikado – kimonos and sliding paper doors – but will also be full of comedy with jokes stolen from such Monty Python and the Three Stooges!

Evening performances are Wednesday to Sunday at 8 p.m. with a 2:30 matinee on May 13.

To reserve tickets, call 604-536-7535, or visit www.whiterockplayers.ca.