Miss604 iconMiss604Sep 22, 2026 ~6 min source read

Book signing for Freecouver at White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl, Oct. 3–4

Authors Rebecca Bollwitt and John Lee join a two-day Author Extravaganza at Black Bond Books inside Semiahmoo Shopping Centre during the White Rock and South Surrey Culture Crawl. Stop by to buy and get copies of Freecouver signed and to meet a lineup of local writers.

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Rebecca Bollwitt and co-author John Lee will sign copies of Freecouver at Black Bond Books in Semiahmoo Shopping Centre on Oct. 3 (12–4pm).

Black Bond Books hosts a two-day Author Extravaganza with different local authors on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 (both 12–4pm).

The Culture Crawl is a free, self-guided, two-day event across White Rock and South Surrey with free shuttle routes connecting venues.

# What's happening

Local authors will be on site at Black Bond Books (Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, 1701 152 St, Surrey) as part of the White Rock and South Surrey Culture Crawl. Rebecca Bollwitt and her co-author John Lee will be available to sign copies of Freecouver: 101 Free Things to do In & Around Vancouver. The book was published this summer and is presented as a year‑round guide to free attractions, museums, galleries, tours, and performances.

# When and where

  • Saturday, October 3, 2026 — 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Author Extravaganza day one)
  • Sunday, October 4, 2026 — 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Author Extravaganza day two)
  • Venue: Black Bond Books at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, 1701 152 St, Surrey

# What to expect at the table

Bollwitt and Lee will sign books and invite visitors to play quiz games connected to Freecouver. Black Bond Books is running a two‑day Author Extravaganza with different writers each day, so visitors can meet multiple authors over the weekend.

# Author lineup (by day)

  • John Lee & Rebecca Bollwitt — Freecouver
  • Susan Cormier — Dead Bees Still Sting
  • January Sun — The Reaper and the Waiting
  • Nishant Jain — Make (Sneaky) Art
  • Ian Boothy and Pia Guerra — Frostbite
  • Elaine Su — Love, Panda

# About the Culture Crawl

Crawl is a free, self‑guided two‑day event featuring more than 45 activities across White Rock and South Surrey. It connects visitors with local artists, cultural organizations and creative talent. Four White Rock neighbourhoods host diverse community programming across the weekend.

Organizers offer a complimentary shuttle service running on two dedicated routes throughout the weekend to move visitors between participating venues. No tickets are required to join the Crawl.

# Practical tips

  • Arrive during the 12–4pm window for author signings at Black Bond Books.

# Why this matters to readers

Freecouver is framed as a practical, year‑round resource for finding low‑cost and no‑cost activities in and around Vancouver. Meeting the authors offers an opportunity to pick up a signed copy, ask location or recommendation questions, and try short quiz activities tied to the book.

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