CONCERTS

David Sinclair and Keith Bennett: Musical duo in concert Friday, Jan. 18 at Blue Frog recording studio/concert hall in White Rock, with special guest Ron Fairbairn. Show at 8 p.m. Info: 604-542-3055, bluefrogstudios.ca.

Louise Pitre: "Canada's first lady of musical theatre" in concert Feb. 9 at Surrey Arts Centre. Tickets range from $25 to $33, 604-501-5566, tickets.surrey.ca.

Jazz Vespers: Performances by local jazz musicians on the second and fourth Sunday of every month, 4 p.m., at Northwood United Church, 8855 156th St., Surrey. Admission by donation. Info: 604-581-8454. Jan.

13: Company B.

TREE CHIPPING

Seaquam Secondary's senior boys basketball team hosts tree-chipping event Saturday, Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at school, 11584 Lyon Rd., North Delta. Pick-up service available (limited area, 604710-6026). Proceeds to team. Event sponsored by Morris the Arborist.

Charity Christmas Tree Chipping Furndaiser hosted by Knights of Columbus: By-donation event Saturday, Jan. 5 (10 am to 4 pm) and Sunday, Jan. 6 (noon to 4 pm) at St.

Matthew's Parish parking lot, 16079 88th Ave., Surrey. Info: Contact Doug Thomas, 604-218-2722, dougjamesthomas@hotmail.com.

Surrey Fire Fighters' Charitable Society hosts 25th annual tree-chipping event on Saturday, Jan.

5 from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. at Newton Athletic Park.

SKATING

Winter Ice Palace: Cloverdale Arena is transformed into a winter wonderland for public skating sessions to Jan. 6 at 6090 176 St., Surrey. Info: 604-502-6410.

"Polar North" at North Delta Recreation Centre arena from Dec. 28 to Jan. 4, with igloo, penguins and other features. Call 604-952-3000, visit delta.ca.

"Holiday Break Skates" at White Rock's Centennial Park arena (14600 North Bluff Rd.) from Dec.

24 to Jan. 6. 604-541-2171 or visit whiterockcity.ca.

THEATRE/STAGE

"Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates": Ellie King's latest panto production for Royal Canadian Theatre Company is staged to Jan. 6 at Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88th Ave., at Bear Creek Park. Tickets range from $14.95 to $23.95, or family pack of four tickets for $68.

Info: 604-501-5566, tickets.surrey.ca. "Henry and Alice: Into the Wild": Comedy sequel to "Sexy Laundry" stars Beverley Elliott in Arts Club on Tour production, Jan. 15-26 at Surrey Arts Centre. Tickets range $25 to $43, 604-501-5566, tickets.surrey.ca.

CALLS/AUDITIONS

Surrey Youth Theatre Company (SYTCO) is urgently looking for an actor to play "Long John Silver" for its February production of "Treasure Island," at Surrey Arts Centre. Males and females age 17+ are welcome to audition. "We may possibly need a 'Ben Gunn,' if that part is more cast-able." Must be available late afternoons Mondays and/or Wednesdays for rehearsals in South Surrey. Contact Susan Pendleton, director via 604-5389793 or sytco@shaw.ca.