Looking for a great fashion find at a reasonable price? Visit Sisters, a thrift boutique located at 10635 King George Boulevard in Surrey, BC. They carry new/lightly used and consignment clothing and accessories for women and men. Check out their website for the latest featured items in stock. Sisters can also provide you with the luxury of a ‘Personal Shopper’ - just sign up to receive email notifications when an item in your style arrives in store. If you see a ‘must have’ item on the website, just notify the staff at Sisters and they will try their best to make sure you satisfy your fashion want! To make shopping even more convenient, download the Sisters to app  onto your iPhone or iPad. What’s even better?  Any items not sold are donated to local and international charitable organizations. Sisters also provides individuals looking for work the opportunity to  gain some work...

For all you fashion enthusiasts, the Faculty of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University will present this year's fashion event, The Show, on April 3rd. The Show will feature the creations of the Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Technology graduating students. I am very excited that Surrey will be represented this year by the talents of Yna Ansay, Earl Luigi and Andrea McDonald.  Yna Ansay, Earl Luigi and Andrea McDonald. Photo by Matt Law, the Surrey Now All three already boast impressive skills and talent. Ansay is not only a fashion maven, but also a writer for Fame’d, an online fashion industry magazine. Luigi has designed a collection for the Japan Love Project to raise money and help Japanese communities affected by 2011’s tsunami. McDonald is a traveller and has studied fashion history and textiles at l’Universite de la Mode in Lyon, France. Get familiar with these designers because I’m sure we’ll be following their careers...

The Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society (VIBC) held a launch event on March 13 at Central City for the 2012 HSBC City of Bhangra Festival. Mo Dhaliwal, chair of the VIBC Society presented the program for the 2012 year. The launch treated us to a celebration of Indian food, music, and dance. The evening gave everyone in attendance a flavor of what to expect this year from the HSBC City of Bhangra Festival. The nine -day festival will feature talented performers in many genres from across the globe. We were excited to hear that Surrey will host some of the HSBC City of Bhangra Festival events.  There will be a variety of events, both free and ticketed. The scheduled events taking place in Surrey: May 31st: rePercussion at the Surrey Arts Centre June 1st: Mehfil night at the Bombay Se restaurant. June 2nd: Celebrate The Harvest at Central City. June...

Friday night Steven Page visited Surrey for a performance at the Surrey Arts Centre.  Together with Craig Northey, singer/songwriter and founding member of the Vancouver band Odds, it was an evening of music, laughs, and friendship. The Surrey604 Team Meets with Steven Page The Surrey604 team had a chance to meet with and interview Steven Page before his show in Surrey. Watch the video below! Intro music mix clip by Esjay Thanks to Andrew Delbaere, Director of Sales & Marketing with the Surrey Eagles, (Surrey's Junior "A" Hockey Club) for providing us with an Eagles t-shirt to give Steven as a gift! Many, many thanks indeed to Barb Wolfe, Angela Cachay and the staff at the Surrey Arts Centre for accommodating Surrey604. Northey opened the first set with the poignant, “Old Mistakes”. During Northey’s second song, Page entered the stage playing the melodica. The energy rose, the audience clapped and...

Last night it was the Surrey Eagles vs. the Cowichan Capitals at the South Surrey Arena. The Eagles led the whole game however, there was no shortage of tension and excitement in the air. The Surrey Eagles conquered, ending the game with a 4-1 win. They lead the series 2-0. Eagles, you did us proud tonight. Playoff tickets are on sale now. Surrey604 wanted to pay homage to the team and last night's game so watch the video above and enjoy. Let's keep that feeling alive for the Surrey Eagles!              ...

A week ago I visited the Surrey Arts Centre for the Among the Plazas and the Courts: Writers Reading the City event. Presented in partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Creative Writing program. With all the changes happening in Surrey, I thought it would be interesting to hear how the expression of ‘city life’ is changing in writing and art. After all, art imitates life, right? Upon entering the Arts Centre, my first stop was the gallery to check out Beyond Vague Terrain: The City and the Serial Image. This exhibition showcases a combination of photography and serial images to represent ideas of the city. Some of my favourites:  Sylvia Grace Borda’s . A very bold, yet somber collection of  backdrops and bus stops in Surrey. Did you know that there are 1100 bus stops in Surrey? Enjoyed the larger -than- life stops of the city. Another winner is Vancouver Apartments by Chris...

It may not look like it yet, but Spring is lurking just around the corner. Time to start thinking about getting our hands a little dirty and help our city to prepare for a beautiful Spring and Summer. Many areas of Surrey need attention and clean up. There are groups all over the city that are seeking volunteers to lend a hand. It's a great way to meet new people, do some good for your community, and learn about our environment! The Lower Mainland Green Team organizes meet-ups throughout Metro Vancouver to address environmental issues and promote agricultural sustainability. You'll find this determined and committed group harvesting crops, planting, and collecting litter.  The Lower Mainland Green Team  is here to protect and conserve our neighbourhoods so we can continue to enjoy some of the most naturally beautiful locations in our city. Interested? Visit the links for more details on events...

Looking for a family activity for  your family during Spring Break? Lace up your skates and try out the outdoor skating rink at Morgan Crossing! This event will run from March 22 to 25th from 10am to 6pm, rain or shine. Skate rentals and sharpening will be available on site. Enjoy the outdoors during Spring Break and support Semiahmoo Secondary School's Dry Grad!...

This month, the Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver launched Fiesta! 2012 Scotiabank Bowl for Big Brothers. The annual fundraising campaign runs to the end of April. Proceeds will support the screening and training of volunteer mentors and help to maintain quality relationships between mentors and children. The values of mentorship and trust are priceless and far - reaching.  Your time and/or pledge will impact a young person’s future in a positive way.  Surrey resident, Rick Johal is a Big Brother volunteer making a difference in the life of his buddy, Cameron. Through the In - School Mentoring and Big Brothers programs, Rick and Cameron have established a valuable friendship. (Rick Johal and Cameron) It’s not too late to sign up your amigos and form a corporate team for Fiesta! I am getting in on the action and collecting pledges myself. You can pledge an individual or team securely online. Encourage your organizations to...