We have the results of the SOS Room Makeover Contest organized by Solutions Organizing and the winner is Angela Prive.

Congratulations Angela! Hope to hear from you after the makeover of your room.

There’s a lot going on at the Wired Monk this Saturday, November 22nd, from 9:30am to 1pm (approximately).

You can meet Debbie with XanGo juice information and samples there. But most of all there will be Glimpse Intuitive Skin Care personal mini clinic/demo. So come learn how to be proactive with your health and “green” your skin care while drinking your coffee at the Wired Monk.

Are You Guilt Ridden by Your Possessions? Ranka is asking in her SOS Tip #12.

“Mementos from your own life are harder to part with because your emotions are involved preventing you from making the right and sensible decision. Your prom dress that you proudly wore thirty years ago at your graduation day might not suit your daughter today but could help a young girl who can’t afford to buy a dress for her special day. Please don’t stop at the dress. Donate the shoes you don’t like or don’t fit, costume jewellery and purses.  Check out The Cinderella Project at: www.thecinderellaproject.com”

For great ideas and practical tips for getting organized check out her book “Kick the Clutter, Get Organized.”  101 Tips to organize your home or office. Now available in both print and digital PDF format, a great Christmas gift.

REMINDER ….  All  cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing Companies and  you will start to receive sale calls. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR  THESE CALLS.

To prevent this, call the following number from your  cell phone: 1 866-580-3625 or 888-382-1222.

It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It  will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have  blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number. Or you can do it online at www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca

Christmas Craft Fair - November 21 - 23

Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino, 17755 - 60 Avenue

Exhibition and sale sponsored by the Arts Council of Surrey.
For more information call 604-585-2787

Antique ID Clinic - Saturday, November 22
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Surrey Museum, 17710 - 56A Avenue

Have you wondered about the date, origin, purpose and value of your prized antique possessions? Join expert appraiser Al Bowen and receive a detailed verbal appraisal of your heirlooms.

Two items only. Pre-resistration is mandatory, no drop-ins. Fee is $10 for an appraisal, $7 to view only.

Please pre-register by calling 604-592-6956.

West Coast Christmas Pet & Craft Fair - November 29 - 30
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Agriplex, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 64 Avenue & 176 Street

Santa pictures, entertainment. Pets welcome. For more information call 604-534-2344

The Fort Langley Legacy Foundation presents this Saturday, November 15th, a non-motorized Victorian Parade through the village of Fort Langley. See Kwantlen drummers, Scottish country dancers, pipes & drums and more. At 3pm gather inside the walls of the Fort for a bonfire, stories, hot chocolate, BC 150 Play and more birthday fun. In the evening, don your old-fashioned garb and join revellers at the Community Hall in town for a Victorian gala!

Admission - The Fort Langley Legacy Foundation is sponsoring the admission for the day to the Historic Site

Evening Gala at the Community Hall is free for those in costume, or $10 at the door.

If you want to enjoy great wine at your Christmas dinner this is probably the last week to place your order at the House of Wines (18408 64 Ave).  Just have a look at their video to see just how fun and easy it is to make your own wine. Check out their specials and great prices here.

Remember,Teapots and Teddybears will have amazing discounts, up to 50%  on most of their stock. But it’s one evening only! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008 from 5pm to 11pm, 18408 64 Ave.

I found information about the Violet Richardson Award on Wet Coast Women: “If you are or know someone who does some volunteer work in your community, AND is between the ages of 14 to 17 years old, I would really encourage that person to apply for the Violet Richardson Award.” Details here.

Did you hear about XmasRadio.ca ? Visit BlueFur for more details about this free service that will run from December 1 to January 2.

I was glad to see so many families and young people at yesterday’s Remembrance Service at the Museum Square in Cloverdale. I found a post about this event on Cheryl’s blog. She wrote: “We headed down to the cenotaph in Cloverdale with the rain only a light drizzle. It had let up from a torrential downpour a couple of hours earlier. So it kept with the theme around here that it always rains on Remembrance Day.” Read the rest of her story here.

Also visit Erin’s blog and read her reflections related to the real life story that she filmed last year.

Short video from the Remembrance Day ceremony.

Observe Remembrance Day at the Surrey Museum on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008, 9:30am - 12noon. Bring your family to take part in the ceremony at the Cenotaph next door, then come in from the cold for refreshments, films, “peaceful” crafts for kids, and other activities.

Check out this exciting conference designed just for Kids Grades 1-7. Choose your conference package, all workshops are fun, interactive, educational and connect you with your community! All participants receive a conference package, snacks and a cool T-shirt. Download the conference brochure. This is a free event at Guildford Community Recreation Centre, 15105-105 Avenue, Surrey, Saturday, November 15th.

Explore the environmental, historical and contemporary dimensions of wood. Find out about the vast first growth forests in Surrey in the 1850s. Learn to identify wood, read tree rings and view a 400 year old red cedar. View fine examples of vintage carpentry tools. The Wonders of Wood is ongoing until November 16th at Historic Stewart Farm (13723 Crescent Road). This event is for all ages and by donation.

There is only a few days left to enter the ROOM MAKEOVER Contest. So hurry up and enter now.

At the Annual CAZA (Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums) in Granby Quebec on October 2, 2008, Mountain View received 2 prestigious awards.

The first was the Conservation Award which recognized their exceptional work with the Northern Spotted Owl.

The second, was Caza’s  Outstanding Achievement award for their on-going work with the Oregon Spotted Frog.  Read the story here.

Did you hear about the Craigslist fraud? Find this story here.

Good news ladies. Teapots and Teddybears will have amazing discounts, up to 50%  on most of their stock. But remember it’s one evening only! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008 from 5pm to 11pm, 18408 64 Ave.

Come in have some mulled cider, and try some of the wonderful gourmet samples that owner, Rachel D. will have for your enjoyment. Simply celebrate the Christmas Season with Teapots and Teddybears and save on your gifts.

Photo: Teapots and Teddybears