VOLUNTEERS:

- Surrey Public Library is now recruiting for teen volunteers for the fall Coast Capital Reading Buddies Program that runs for six weeks from October through November. As a Reading Buddies volunteer, you are a role model to a young reader, practising reading with your buddy and engaging in fun literacy activities. For those 14-18 years of age. Application deadline is Oct. 1. See www.spl.surrey.bc.ca.

- The Oak Avenue Neighborhood Hub, located at 12740 102nd Ave., is desperately looking for volunteers to assist with its Senior's Luncheon and Clothing Exchange. If you can spare a two to five hours per month, contact Dave at 604-807-0306.

- Volunteers needed to assist at the 10th Annual Jog for the Bog taking place at Westview Park in North Delta on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 7 a.m. to noon. Duties include marshalling the 5K and 10K courses, assisting with set up and take down, assisting vendors where necessary, etc. "This is a great way to support Burns Bog, without having to break a sweat!" For more information, email Cheryl Wilson, c.wilson1@shaw.ca.

- Boys and Girls Club Community Services of Delta/Richmond is looking for volunteers to work with children and parents at our North Delta Family Resource Programs on Thursdays (morning or afternoon, other shifts may become available). Call Dana Rose at 604-591-9262 ext. 118, or see www.bgccs.bc.ca.

ACTIVITIES:

- Folk dancing group hosts open house Sept. 25 with short demonstration and intro to easy steps. All welcome. Call 604-594-9946.

- Surrey Square Wheelers Square Dance Club invites you to events at Port Kells Community Hall, 18918 88 Ave. Call Gerry & Ada Jansen at 604-930-2762, or see http://surrey.squaredance.bc.ca.

PROGRAMS/SESSIONS:

- Information Session For Parents: Learning program for when children are struggling in school, on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 7 to 7:55 p.m., Guildford Public Library meeting room. Fee $10, call 604-507-9970 to register.

- Sunshine Hills Foursquare Church hosts nine-week parenting class designed to help you build on your parenting skills, every Tuesday night from Sept. 23 to Nov. 23, 6:30-8 p.m. Fee $5 per person, register by Sept. 21. Church located at 6749 120th St., North Delta. Call 604-594-0810 or see www.sunshinehills.org.

- The Oak Avenue Neighborhood Hub, 12740 102nd Ave., Surrey, hosts an open house on Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children's activities, food, displays, tours and entertainment are all part of this fun event. Drop-in or call 604-807-0306.

GRANTS/BURSURIES

- Peninsula Arts Foundation is beginning its grant application process. Applications now available at Tapestry Music, 1335 Johnston Rd., and online at www.PeninsulaArtsFoundation.org. Grants available for young people (ages 14 to 25) who are continuing their studies or training in visual arts, voice, dance, theatre arts, piano and other instruments. Applicants must reside in White Rock/South Surrey. Deadline is Sept. 30. Info: 604-531-2076.

CLUBS/GROUPS:

- Crescent Beach Photography Club meets the first and third Thursday of month at 7:45 p.m. at Camp Alexandra, 2916 McBride Ave., Crescent Beach, Surrey.

Doors open at 7:30. All welcome, season-opening event with a digital presentation by JT Tse/FRPS entitled "Mystic India," on Thursday Sept. 18. No charge.

- Semiahmoo Rotary Club meets weekly for breakfast on Thursdays at 7 a.m. at the Rotary Fieldhouse in South Surrey, 2197 148th St. New members welcome; call Kirk at 604-541-9784.

- Soroptimist International of White Rock group meets every second and fourth Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. at local restaurants. All business and professional women are invited to attend. For more info, call Liz, 604-538-3505.

- Western Great Dane Club of BC's classes held every Thursday, all welcome including drop-ins, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Alice Mackay Building (Cloverdale fairgrounds). Info: 604-536-4906

- North Delta Newcomers group welcomes ladies. If you are new to North Delta or would just like to meet new friends, the group might be of interest to you. Monthly meetings September through June at local restaurants and smaller groups meet weekly or bi-weekly at various homes. Call 604-583-3691.