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Surrey Youth Amplifying Their Voices
Speak Up Forum Empowers Youth to Share Ideas and Affect Change
Designed to give youth a platform to voice their opinions and affect change in their community, the 11th annual Youth Speak Up forum, held October 25 at City Hall, welcomed 141 participants for a day of workshops and discussion. Read more to learn about this year’s workshop themes and what participants (ages 13 to 18) said about the importance of the event.
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Surrey Youth Showcase: Cooking Competition
Surrey Youth Cooking Showdown
November 30 | 11am–3pm | South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
Come cheer on young chefs as they compete for top honours at the Surrey Youth Cooking Showdown. The exciting event, featuring teams of youth ages 10 to 18, is a race against the clock to see who can prepare the best main course and dessert. Read more for details, including information about volunteer opportunities and how to register as a competitor. 
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Bear Creek Park Lights
Bear Creek Park Lights
November 2–15 | 6–9pm | Bear Creek Park
Experience the dazzling Bear Creek Park Lights that feature an expanded kaleidoscope of colour throughout the water park and playground area. Along with mesmerizing light displays, enjoy special theme nights featuring an activity zone, food trucks and roving performances, plus quiet nights focused just on the lights. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather, rain or shine.
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Youth All Bodies Pool Party
Youth All Bodies Pool Party
November 10 | 8:30–10:30pm | Newton Recreation Centre
Enjoy a free, fun-filled evening swim with friends, open to youth of all genders and sexualities between ages 13 to 18. For participant privacy and safety, parents or guardians are not permitted in the event. A staff member will welcome and lead participants from the registration space to the pool party. For more information call 604-591-4493.
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Tree Lighting Festival
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival
November 23 | 12–8pm | Surrey City Hall
Behold the lighting of one of Canada’s tallest Christmas trees. Presented by Coast Capital Savings, the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival returns to Civic Plaza with an expanded Holiday Market that will offer locally made goods and a Holiday Fun Zone that will feature amusement rides, road hockey, food trucks, inflatables, and a DJ.
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Youth Nature Art Jam
Youth Nature Art Jam
November 16 | 11am–1pm | Surrey Nature Centre
Help create an art project that celebrates nature in Surrey. Building on last year’s successful event, the Youth Nature Art Jam will begin with a nature walk through the Green Timbers Urban Forest and then collaborate with other youth to create nature-themed art projects.
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Learn and Talk Tech Surrey
Learn and Talk Tech Surrey
Various Dates | 6:30 – 8:30pm | Surrey Libraries–City Centre
Interested in Python, blockchain and cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and machine learning? Then this workshop is perfect for you. Get introductory lessons on how to write basic applications and build a website from scratch. Registration required. Feel free to bring your laptop or use the provided computers.
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Tips for Networking
Tips for Networking
November 26 | 5:30–7:30pm | Surrey Libraries–City Centre
Leave lasting first impressions, create a personalized introduction, access library books and directories to find a job, and learn how you can access financial support and employment through WorkBC. Registration is required.
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Emo Night
Emo Nite
November 22 | 7–10pm | Fleetwood Community Centre
Immerse yourself in the subgenre of alternative rock and emo culture at the Emo Nite in Surrey. The event is open for youth in grades eight to 12. A DJ and live band will provide on-site entertainment. Registration is recommended, but you can still sign up at the door. 
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