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Love is in the Air. We Know Where to Go for a Romantic Night Out in South Surrey

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Valentines in Surrey

Valentine’s Day. A Hallmark holiday or simply a chance to show that special
someone they really do mean the world to you? Dub us hopeless romantics, but
we’ll go for the latter. Beautiful floral bouquets, softly spoken “I love yous,” intimate
dinners for two – our hearts are a fluttering already…

And in our push for romance, we’ve come up with the perfect lineup of restaurants
around Glenmore and Highland Park destined to set the sparks flying between you
and your sweetheart any night of the week.

It’s amore.
Don Quixote you may not be, but we think you’ll come pretty darn close wining and
dining your sweetheart at White Rock’s Pearl on the Rock. Chef Jeremy Keighley
continues his culinary celebration of life on the coast, preparing stirring, passionate
dishes that connect both land and sea. Couple that with a striking view overlooking
Semiahmoo Bay, and we think you’re set for a night of amore.

Relaxed and refined.
Sometimes a vibrant room filled with an eclectic group of people is all you’re looking
for to guarantee a great night out. Laughter is, after all, one of the best aphrodisiacs,
and it’s nice to feel at ease in an open environment where you can laugh out loud.
Try sipping on a few lively libations at U Lounge – walking distance from Glenmore and Highland Park – to get those romantic juices flowing.

Try something new.
The trepidation of trying something new is sometimes the ultimate way to bring
two people together. So why not test your palate and create some new memories at
Senses Fusion Cuisine on Marine Drive? It’s only short drive or cab from Glenmore
and Highland Park. The menu is laid out tapas-style, so you can cuddle up extra-cozy
and share as many dishes that take your fancy. Cupid will be happy, to be sure.

Mood setter.
There’s nothing quite like the combination of a glass of wine and the sound of
someone tickling the ivories to get you in the mood. Which is why we love the
idea of heading to The Hazelemere Dining Room at Hazelmere Golf Course for Valentine’s Day. House pianist Josef Kaliostro takes to the piano every night at 6 p.m.
to serenade guests as they dine.

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Feel Calm and Confident Buying a Home in the Year of the Rabbit

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Like the zodiac signs in Western astrology, the animals of Chinese astrology are thought to dictate personality traits and affect world events in the year they rule. So as we leave the Year of the Tiger and transition into the Year of the Rabbit, we think it only makes sense to consider the year ahead and see what the Chinese zodiac for 2011 has in store for us.

For those looking to purchase a new home at Glenmore or Highland Park, the coming year looks positive indeed. Here’s why:

The Year of the Rabbit means a calmer year of comfort and reflection, compared to the past years of excitement. This is a year meant for indulging in the comforts of home.

2011 is a time for rational and thoughtful decisions to be made, which means you can feel confident that once you’ve made a decision about a home, it will be the right one.

According to Holiday Spot’s Chinese Zodiac, in the Year of the Rabbit “we will act with discretion and make reasonable concessions without too much difficulty.” We will know what amenities and features are truly important to us, and we will recognize when we are being excessive.

It’s also a year traditionally associated with home and family, artistic pursuits, diplomacy and keeping the peace. And that’s excellent news for those in the home buying market. 2011 will be the year to find a home well suited to everyone in your family, at a time when your keen eye for colour and accessories will be eager to take hold.

And if you were fortunate enough to have been born in the Year of the Rabbit, that home buying decision looks even better. “The Rabbit is extremely lucky in business and monetary transactions. Astute at striking bargains, he can always pop up with a suitable proposal or alternative to benefit himself.”

From the team at Glenmore and Highland Park, here’s wishing you and your family a year of health and prosperity.

 

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3 Sites to Help You With Your DIY Decorating

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

If you ask us, January is the perfect month to take on a DIY project. The hubbub of the holidays is all but forgotten, the weather is often less than spectacular and dusk still arrives relatively early in the evening, reminding us that the summer months are a ways away yet.

So grab a gallon of paint, a pair of scissors, some fun appliqués – whatever it is you need to get your DIY project underway. And feel good about saving a few pennies and doing it yourself.

Not sure where you want to begin? Here are some innovative ideas and helpful sites to get your creative juices flowing.

Customize curtains and shades with the help of none other than business magnate and home living guru herself, Martha Stewart. Appliqués are a simple timesaving way to dress up your windows. It doesn’t require any sewing, and the cutouts can be adjusted to fit any size panel. But Martha Stewart’s DIY tips go far beyond windows. Here you’ll find the how-tos for wall projects, furniture projects and accent pieces.

Debbie Travis, Canada’s answer to Martha Stewart in many ways, has always been known for her do-it-yourself projects. From her television series Painted House to her HGTV series Facelift, she’s been filling Canadians with cool projects and ideas for the home. Her how-to gallery has all sorts of ideas for DIY projects, from painted stairs to slat coffee tables.

Perhaps less well known than either Martha Stewart or Debbie Travis, Design*Sponge is another great resource for DIY projects and helpful how-tos. It’s a daily website dedicated to home and product design run by Brooklyn-based writer, Grace Bonney. All set for Valentine’s Day, this week’s DIY is a decorative feature – a crochet heart garland.

Of course, many of the décor and home renovation shops next door to Glenmore and Highland Park will be eager to share their expertise as well.

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Sunday Hockey with the Surrey Eagles

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

With the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic recently wrapped, our very own Canucks leading the Western Conference with 60 points and the 11th edition of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada set to air in a month’s time, it’s no surprise we’ve got hockey on the brain.

In Surrey, one of the best ways catch to the Great Canadian Game is to check out the local Junior A Hockey Club, the Surrey Eagles, in action.

Courtesy of the Not Quite South Surrey neighbourhood website, here’s a little more information about to expect from a Surrey Eagles’ home game:

It’s not just great hockey (which it really is!) but it’s also just a great experience. With energetic music, local youth players during intermission, a Frisbee toss, great giveaways, and autograph signing after the game, the event is much like a mini-NHL experience but without the high price, long drive and total chaos.

On Sunday home games Scotiabank hosts a free public skate with the Surrey Eagles. Pick up your free skate pass at your local Scotiabank. There will be a mini-game for the kids and prizes for participants. The next skate is on January 23rd following the 4 p.m. game vs. The Langley Chiefs.

Just a reminder that the bank isn’t open on Sundays, so you’ll want to plan ahead and pick up your passes during business hours. While you’re there, enter your 5 to 12-year-old in the Scotiabank 7th Man In contest for a chance to skate with the local stars during our national anthem, and join them in the dressing room before enjoying a free game.

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Upcoming Calendar Events for December 2010

Friday, November 26th, 2010

Never does a day go by at Glenmore and Highland Park where something isn’t happening. That’s especially true now that the holiday season is upon us. But there’s also lots going on in the surrounding area.

To help you muddle your way through your holiday calendar, we thought we’d highlight a few upcoming events in the immediate area and beyond.

Realtors Care Blanket Drive
Starting Monday, November 29th and continuing through to Monday, December 6th, realtors all over the Fraser Valley will be collecting bags, scarves, hats and undergarments for the homeless. A few warm and cozy items will make such a difference for a lot of people this winter. If you have anything suitable to give away, it would be greatly appreciated.

Anthony Sedlak at Kitchen Therapy
Did you know that Glenmore and Highland Park’s neighbourhood kitchen store, Kitchen Therapy, offers cooking classes along with their top-of-the-line kitchen utensils, cook and bakeware? On Wednesday, December 1st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Anthony Sedlak, celebrity chef and host of Food Network Canada’s The Main, will be teaching his pupils how to create a Moroccan fruit and nut couscous with warm organic chicken and lemon dressing, a conchiglie pasta with smoked bacon and creamed spinach and chocolate peanut butter cream pots. Our mouths are watering already.

Sounds of Christmas in White Rock
Enjoy the sounds of the Welsh Men’s Choir as they return this year to White Rock Baptist Church. Featuring traditional and modern Christmas music as well as “something zany” this evening is sure to lift your spirits. The carols and hymns begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 3rd with tickets ranging from $22 to $25.

Santa’s Big Rigs for Kids Parade
What’s cooler than getting a “honkin’ highway holler” from a big rig? Seeing it up-close-and-personal covered in festive lights, of course! This year, the big rig trucks will be all lit up in Holland Park. Head down to the park at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 5th with a donation for the Surrey Christmas Bureau to enjoy a night of fun activities, live music and refreshments with the entire family.

Surrey’s Santa Parade of Lights
On Sunday, December 5th, Surrey will hold its fifth annual Surrey’s Santa Parade of Lights. Bring a non-perishable food item or children’s toy for either the Surrey Food Bank or the Surrey Christmas Bureau and then prepare to be dazzled by a parade of floats, marching bands and twinkling lights.  The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Cloverdale fairgrounds parking lot and will make its way to historic 176th Street in downtown Cloverdale.

To Decant or Not To Decant at Everything Wine
This one’s for adults only. We mentioned a couple of weeks ago that Glenmore and Highland Park’s local wine store, Everything Wine, regularly hosts wine makers, wine tasting events and a variety of food and pairing courses. Their Tasting Bar will be the locale for another free event on Monday, December 6th. From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., learn about the benefits behind decanting your wine, and enjoy a few taste tests in the process.

Breakfast with Santa at the YMCA
Hopefully you’ve got your Christmas wish-list prepared because Old Saint Nick is on his way. This year, your little ones can join him for a special breakfast at the Tong Louie YMCA on Saturday, December 11th. Seating times will be at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Call the YMCA to register at 604-575-9622. Children $5, Adults $8

Stewart Farms Christmas Open House
You and the family are invited to enjoy Christmas the old-fashioned way at Stewart Farms. Make holiday crafts and munch on delicious woodstove-baked treats or simply wander around the 1894 farmhouse decorated to the period for the holiday season. Best of all, it’s only a 12-minute drive from Glenmore and Highland Park. The open house takes place on Saturday, December 11th from noon to 4 p.m.

Train Ride and Visit with Santa at Bear Creek Park
Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without a Christmas train. Fortunately, you have plenty of time to meet up with Eddy the Engine and Chough the Steam Locomotive at Surrey’s Bear Creek Park. The train, which takes passenger through a Christmas forest display and Santa’s Golden Reindeer Tunnel, runs from Friday, December 3rd to Sunday, January 2nd. Children $6, Adults $7

One of the best things about living at Glenmore and Highland Park has to be the strong sense of community. And what better time to get out and experience it than in the heart of the holiday season?

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Is Your Home Winter Ready?

Friday, November 19th, 2010

They’re calling for snow this weekend. Are you ready?

With cooler days and cooler nights just around the corner courtesy of Jack Frost, we thought there was no better time than now to provide you with a few helpful tips to winterize your home.

As a new homeowner at Glenmore or Highland Park, you won’t have to worry about having the furnace serviced or replacing the hot water heater. Nor will you need to worry about cracks in the foundation or weatherstripping gaps and holes around the windows and doors of your home. But there is still plenty you can do to make your home winter ready:

1)   If you haven’t already, clean dry and store all summer gardening equipment.

2)   Drain all of the garden hoses.

3)   Drain the gas from the lawnmower before storing it away for the winter.

4)   Clean out the gutters and use a hose to spray down the downspouts and clear debris.

5)   Trim any tree branches that are hanging too close to the house or electrical wires.

6)   Uncover all south-facing windows to let as much sunlight into your home as possible.

7)   Keep all closet doors closed when possible. There’s no need to heat a space that isn’t in use.

8)   Unplug all electronics and appliances that are not being used. They use energy even when they’re not in use, and unplugging them when you’re not home will help offset the increase in usage.

9)   Reverse the direction of your ceiling fan. Reversing the ceiling fan will actually push warm air downward and keep warm air circulating.

10)  Finally, avoid applying any rock salt to your roof to melt ice or snow. It can damage shingles, and possibly void the manufacturer’s warranty.

There are lots resources available full of information about preparing your home for the winter. The above list is just a quick rundown of some of the simple things you can do to help you feel comfortable and cozy in your new home.

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A Taste for the Holidays at Everything Wine

Friday, November 12th, 2010

It’s that time of year. Time to start preparing for the holiday season. And we’ve got just the event to kick off your holiday prep in festive fashion!

It’s called “A Taste for the Holidays,” and it’s happening this weekend at Glenmore and Highland Park’s local wine store, Everything Wine.

One of the biggest wine stores in BC, Everything Wine regularly hosts wine makers, wine tasting events and a variety of food and pairing courses, but we especially love their Tasting Bar where all events are free.

As we mentioned, from November 12 to 15 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., it’s all about tantalizing your taste buds for the holidays as Everything Wine’s Tasting Bar will be presenting a selection of party wines that are perfect for stocking up the cellar this winter. It’s an excellent opportunity to try before you buy and expand your knowledge about wine.

Keen to learn more? Join the store’s VIP Club and receive regular updates about upcoming courses and events or simply walk over from Glenmore and Highland Park. Manager Rick Meinhardt and Assistant Manager Cheryl Couch are looking forward to getting to know their neighbours.

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ULounge – Your Friendly, Neighbourhood Pub

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Football season is well underway and Canucks pre-season officially started this week. That means, beyond pulling out those foam fingers and laying out that jersey, you need a place to watch the game.

We know just the spot.

With a 150-inch HD projection screen and numerous 52-inch plasma screens positioned throughout the space, Grandview Corners’ ULounge is the ultimate game destination. Sit at the wrap around bar or get cozy in one of the lounge’s booths – whatever your angle, you’ll be in the perfect position to see the game.

And with amazing deals like $5.50 wings and $2.99 Molson Canadian drafts on Wing Wednesdays, and $9.99 Burger and Beer Tuesdays, among others, you can take comfort in the fact that your night out won’t break the bank.

Make sure to take advantage of the pub’s private party rooms for hockey/football pool groups as well. Both the Candle Lounge and the Living Room, each with their own flat screen TV, are available seven days a week and can be reserved for a variety of private functions, including game night with the boys, stagettes, or corporate parties.

Like Glenmore and Highland Park, ULounge combines that neighbourhood feel with a bit of urban flare. Cool aqua accents add a punch of colour to the luxe black and white finishes. But don’t let the sleek interior and funky name fool you. At the heart of it all, ULounge is your friendly, local pub. The management and staff will make you feel right at home.

Beyond being the space to back your favourite team, ULounge is the perfect locale to meet up with friends, chat over a casual drink, munch on great food (at reasonable prices!) and enjoy a spectacular space. And its mere paces from Glenmore and Highland Park, so you can make it home safely while abiding by the recently adjusted impaired driving law.

ULounge’s full kitchen is open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner.

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South Surrey is SPAtastic

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Relax. Sounds nice, doesn’t it?

The kids are back at school, and that means you might just have a few extra hours in the day to take some time for yourself. In the hopes that you do, here’s a quick rundown of the salons, beauty spas and places to rejuvenate in the area.

A New Impression Day Spa
If you’re looking to pamper and recharge your body as well as your spirit, you’ll want to head down to A New Impression Day Spa. Along with traditional spa services such as manicures, pedicures, body wraps and massage, A New Impression offers kundalini yoga classes as well.

Aru Spa and Salon
Nominated as the top place to go for a massage in Surrey by Surrey Now readers, Aru’s extensive list of massages comprises everything from hot stone massages to postnatal massages. Therapists are trained in sports, prenatal, postnatal, pregnancy, craniosacral and Reiki massage. Follow up your spa day with a cut and style at the salon.

Casbah Day Spa

Casbah Day Spa looks to be a place for both men and women to gather and feel pampered. The spa offers a complete range of services, including makeup and hair removal treatments, eyelash extensions and an infrared sauna. In addition to these conventional services, Casbah provides various “Medi Services” such as ultrasonic acne treatments, vascular treatments and fractional laser skin resurfacing.

Salon Montage
Now in its fourteenth year serving the White Rock community, Salon Montage is an Aveda concept salon and spa. Every Montage stylist is a graduate of the Aveda Advanced Academy. And you can feel guilt free about lathering your body in sumptuous oils and lotions when you visit the spa. All Aveda hair, skin, body and makeup products are made of 97 per cent naturally derived plant and flower ingredients.

Santé Per Aqua Medical Spa
Although Sante Per Aqua does offer facials, massages, body wraps and other traditional body treatments under their spa section, they actually specialize in medical services. Micropigmentation or permanent makeup, small redness vein therapy and a hair loss treatment clinic are just a few of the services available at Santé Per Aqua.

There’s no shortage of salons and spas in the White Rock and South Surrey area. So whether you have half an hour for a quick polish application or half a day to indulge in a complete spa package, why not treat yourself to a visit.

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Outdoor Movies for a Good Cause

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Summer is about staying up late and taking advantage of bright evenings. It’s about soaking up the sun’s rays in the day and relaxing amidst a warm breeze at night. It’s about indulging yourself a little more than usual and embarking on new adventures.

And with fall fast approaching, it only makes sense to take full advantage of those few remaining summer nights. So why not venture out to one of beautiful South Surrey’s outdoor movie nights?

Following in the footsteps of the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association who has been hosting an annual movie night in Holland Park for the past six years, Morgan Crossinghas introduced their own movie under the stars at the corner of 24th Ave and Croydon Drive – just inside Morgan Crossing Village.

We couldn’t wait to get down there last week, especially after we learned the movie was going to be one of our favourite childhood classics, Steven Spielberg’s E.T. Curled up with a blanket, a bag of potato chips and some candy gummies, we took a trip down memory lane.

And for a good cause. The outdoor movie night is by donation, with all proceeds going to the Surrey Food Bank.

The third largest Food Bank in British Columbia, Surrey Food Bank helps feed 15,000 people per month, while providing food support for a number of recovery houses, safe houses, youth centres, and soup kitchen. And that’s something we’re keen to get behind.

Living at Glenmore and Highland Park, you can be part of this full life.

There’s one more Sunday showing, and it’s happening this Sunday, September 5th. It’s the ideal opportunity to give back to this growing area of the Lower Mainland. And it’s such a cool way to enjoy a night out with family and friends.

Get ready for a few giggles. The film starts at dusk, and will be the 1987 spoof, Spaceballs.

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