events
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.
Solstice Celebration, June 23
SUN, JUNE 23: SUMMER SOLSTICE – 12PM – 4PM: Starting Noon, join the observation of Summer Solstice at the Newton Medicine Wheel located beside the PLOT gardens.
Laughter Day, Sunday May 5
This Sunday’s forecast is sunny again; perfect for a little get together to share in laughter.
???Work Party & Laughter Day – Sunday, May 5 – 11:00 am to 3:30 pm???
– Where: The PLOT (71st Ave and 137A St)
– What to do: Watering and turning some beds over and general upkeep.
– What to bring: Work gloves, favourite weeding tools, fruit or light snack to share. Some tools are available for use at PLOT and some snacks will be also provided. For Laughter Day, you can also bring funny jokes and story and silly costume.
– Laughter Day – Presented by Zina: We will gather after some work at 12:00 noon to read and share jokes and funny anecdotes.. There will be fun games and challenges. Come in your silly and wacky costumes or accessories and don’t forget to laugh out loud!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Work Party/Planning Social
This coming SUNDAY MARCH 17 we will meet up at the PLOT for a first time in the garden for spring clean up, followed by tea/coffee.
WHEN: SUNDAY MARCH 17 11:30 am to 3pm pm followed by tea/coffee and a PLOT visit planning meet up from 3 pm to 4 pm.
WHERE: PLOT Garden for work party
LOCATION FOR TEA/COFFEE AT 3PM: Room number #4 is booked for 2:45 to 4:45 in the Ice Arena. If the weather is glorious we may want to stay at the PLOT.
MishMash Bash Feb 8, 7-11pm
Our communities are brimming with passionate musicians, comedians, poets, crafters, gardeners, communicators, creators, mentors and so many more. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a party to celebrate those beside us who we enjoy sharing time with?
Let us present The Mishmash Bash—planned with you in mind!
Come enjoy local talents in a collective sharing of expressions featuring all those listed above.
Doors open at 6:30PM, performances & market starts at 7PM!
All proceeds going to The Plot Community Garden and Vancouver Co-op Radio! (Suggested donation of $5 or PWYC).
Solstice Celebration, Dec. 23
Join Grandma Amy for a Winter Solstice Observation and Celebration
WHEN: SUNDAY DECEMBER 23
TIME: NOON CEREMONY WITH POT LUCK TO FOLLOW.
For those wishing to make musical RHYTHM STICKS OR RAIN TUBES MEET AT 10 AM in room #4 prior to Ceremony * See below for more detail.
WHERE: ROOM #4 NEWTON REC CENTRE (In the Ice Arena Building) We will walk together to the adjacent Newton Medicine Wheel at NOON weather permitting returning to arena to feast and visit.
ICE ARENA ADDRESS: 7120 136B St, Surrey
WHAT TO BRING: A short poem or quote, something to share for pot luck, drum, rattle or music maker. Please dress for weather. (Bringing your own cup, dishes and cutlery is appreciated)
THIS IS A FREE FAMILY COMMUNITY EVENT! ALL WELCOME!