Harvest Moon Drumming Circle – Sunday Sept 15, 4-5:30 pm
After the Sunday work party and the Indigenous Knowledge Plant Walk at the PLOT.
Thank you Francesca for Hosting!
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Indigenous Plant Walk – Newton Library –> PLOT – Sun. Sept 15, 2-3:30
Join us for a medicinal plant walk. Meet at the Newton Public Library. Call the library to register 604-598-7406.
A community member from the Katzie First Nation will share teachings on native and medicinal plants used by her ancestors on this land. Her talk will be followed by a visit to the PLOT.
We are reminded to walk slow, be mindful, and learn what it means to be stewards of the land.
Garden Tour – Saturday Sept. 14, 3:30 pm
2 pm to 6 pm table at Newton Seniors Centre BBQ to Showcase PLOT Sharing Garden with a guided PLOT GARDEN TOUR at 3:30 pm *All welcome for tour
MISH MASH BASH – Sat. Aug. 31, 3 pm to 9 pm
This is our big event of the year.
MUSIC, FOOD, MAKERS TABLES, INTERACTIVE ART, LABYRINTH WALKS, INFO TABLES, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS AND AN ART EXHIBIT OF LOCAL ARTISTS.
So come dance, play, look and listen; great stories, poems, comedy, art and music. For more information click here. A schedule will be posted soon.
*Free Public Family Event.
While this is a free event, donations will be accepted to help support future efforts with the garden. Help support us with your presence.
Medicine Wheel Tending and Cleanup – Sun Aug 18th, 11-2
Join in and choose a task: ~ weed the spokes ~care for the surrounding flower garden ~paint some new sticks for the direction planters ~paint a new sign for the Medicine Wheel.
A smudge and Blessing by Grandma Amy at 2 pm
Pot Luck to follow ( BYO dishes)
*Free Public Family Event ?All welcome no membership needed.
Reading Series 3 – Sat. Aug. 24th, 2 – 4
You are invited to this year’s third and final event of Garden Plot Reading Series. The previous two events were rewarding for both the presenters and the participants, and this time, we are looking forward to spend an afternoon outdoors with our features listening to Wanda’s stories, Kyle’s poetry, Enrico’s songs and Katheren’s poems.
Author Wanda J. Kehewin
Poet Kyle McKillop
Performer Enrico Renz
Open Mic Opener Katheren Szabo
Host Fauzia Rafique
Saturday, August 24, 2019
2 – 4 PM
Plot Sharing Garden
71st Avenue and 137A Street, North Surrey
Located behind the Newton Arena and bus exchange.
Before & After the Readings
Make free public art buttons with Friends of the Grove
This interdisciplinary reading series offers featured presenters, time for participants to ask questions and exchange views, an open mic, refreshments, and, the opportunity to be in a tent pitched in the green surroundings of a garden and medicine wheel.
Events are free, donations are welcome.
Sister organizations: Cedar Bark Poets, Friends of the Grove, Friends of the Plot, Surrey Artists Co-Op and Surrey Muse.
Garden Plot Reading Series
is a collaboration between
Plot Sharing Garden
and
Surrey Muse At Large (SMAL).
We are happy to have received
a grant from Vancouver Foundation (VF)
in Neighbourhood Small Grants program
via Oak Avenue Neighbourhood Hub Society.
Now, seeking private donations.
To donate and for more information, send us a message:
surrey.muse@gmail.com
Surrey Muse At Large (SMAL)
is a project of
Surrey Muse Arts Society
We gratefully acknowledge
that we meet on the traditional territories of
the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem
Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen First Nations.
Reading Series 2 – July 27th 2-4
You are invited to the second event of Garden Plot Reading Series on Saturday, July 27th with Author Sylvia Taylor, Poet Ashok Bhargava, Artist/Performer Candice James and Open Mic Opener Helga Parekh. Our Host Rhiannon Marshall is an emerging poet who also co-organizes Cedar Bark Poets. We are set to have another great Summer afternoon, thanks to the people who came out in June to make it a warm, inspiring and engaging event.
Author Sylvia Taylor
Poet Ashok Bhargava
Performer Candice James
Open Mic Opener Helga Parekh
Host Rhiannon Marshall
Newfest to Follow from 4 pm to 10 pm: Contributions by some of the PLOT Community including Surrey Artists Cooperative set in Mural Lane Way!
Buck Full Moon Drum Circle – July 16, 6-7:30 pm
Buck Full Moon Drum Circle this evening Tuesday July 16 at the PLOT Sharing Garden! 6pm to 7:30pm at the Medicine Wheel
Bring your drum or rattle and a lawn chair if you wish. Looks like it will be an amazing evening! Hosted by our PLOT Indigo Girl Francesca! Big Thanks! ( A few rattles, drums etc available if you do not have an instrument)
Reading Series 1 – June 29th 2-4
Ikebana by Vancouver Author Lydia Kwa.
Poster designed by Surrey Muse art director Mariam Zohra
Join us for the first event of Garden Plot Reading Series on Saturday, June 29th. We are set to have a great Summer afternoon with storytelling by Author Veeno Dewan, Poetry readings by Lozan Yamolky, and a special presentation on runes by Rune Master Richard E. Hanson. The Open Mic session will begin with author Malcolm Van Delst presenting from her novel. The event will be hosted by Teresa Klein, the guiding energy behind the establishment and sustenance of a community garden in Newton.
Saturday, June 29, 2019
2 – 4 PM
Plot Sharing Garden
71st Avenue and 137A Street, North Surrey
Located behind the Newton Arena and bus exchange.
This interdisciplinary reading series offers featured presenters, time for participants to ask questions and exchange views, an open mic, refreshments, and, the opportunity to be in a tent pitched in the green surroundings of a garden and medicine wheel. Mark your calendar from June to August 2019.
Saturday, June 29, 2-4 PM
Saturday, July 27, 2-4 PM
Saturday, August 24, 2-4 PM
Events are free, donations are welcome.
We request organizations and individuals to nurture community through art and literature by supporting this inspiring effort. Drop us a line at: surrey.muse@gmail.com
Sister organizations
Cedar Bark Poets, Friends of the Grove, Friends of the Plot, Surrey Artists Co-Op and Surrey Muse.
Garden Plot Reading Series
is a collaboration between
Plot Sharing Garden
and
Surrey Muse At Large (SMAL).
We are happy to have received
a grant from Vancouver Foundation (VF)in Neighbourhood Small Grants program
via Oak Avenue Neighbourhood Hub Society.
Now, seeking private donations.
To donate and for more information, send us a message:
surrey.muse@gmail.com
Surrey Muse At Large (SMAL)
is a project of
Surrey Muse Arts Society
We gratefully acknowledge
that we meet on the traditional territories of
the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem
Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen First Nations.