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The Beehive
Upcoming Beehive Community Dinners
The Beehive is returning this fall with two community dinners in South Surrey. Join us for homemade food, shared tables, light activities, and welcoming time with neighbours.
Although our dinners take place at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, The Beehive is not a religious initiative. People of all beliefs, backgrounds, ages and identities are warmly welcome.
Saturday, September 12
Chilli, Cornbread & Trivia
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Mount Olive Lutheran Church, South Surrey
$10 tickets
Join us for vegetarian chilli with an optional chilli-spiced beef topping, homemade cornbread, blueberry swirl blondies, table trivia, and a simple optional craft.
Everyone is welcome — come with friends, family, or on your own.
Saturday, November 7
Save the Date
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Mount Olive Lutheran Church, South Surrey
Our second fall Beehive Community Dinner is planned for Saturday, November 7.
Details and tickets will be announced soon.
What to Expect
Beehive dinners are relaxed, family-style evenings where guests share a homemade meal at communal tables. It is an easy way to meet neighbours, reconnect with friends, or simply enjoy a good dinner in welcoming company.
If you are attending with a small group of friends or family, please purchase your tickets together in the same order so we can seat you at the same table.
Meals are made from scratch by volunteers, and tickets are kept at $10 so the dinners remain accessible. The actual cost of preparing and hosting each meal is closer to $20, with the difference supported by grants and community donations.
If you are able, you are welcome to add an optional donation at checkout. Donations help keep tickets affordable and make future Beehive dinners possible. They are completely optional and are not eligible for tax receipts.
Looking Back at Our Spring Pilot
This spring, The Beehive hosted three community dinners designed to bring neighbours together through relaxed shared meals, simple activities, and good conversation.
Thank you to everyone who joined us — guests, volunteers, donors, cooks, clean-up crews, musicians, trivia hosts, supporters, and everyone who helped spread the word. The pilot gave us a chance to test the idea, learn what works, and see how much interest there is in this kind of neighbourhood gathering.
The Pilot in Numbers and Memories
As the pilot unfolded, we saw neighbours return, volunteers step forward, and each dinner become a little easier, warmer, and more connected.
Together, the dinners sold 150 tickets — and one of the most encouraging signs was seeing some guests return again and again, with a number of people joining us for all three evenings.
The pilot was also made possible by about 25 volunteers, including a wonderful group of teen volunteers who showed up with energy, kindness, and a real willingness to help.
March 14 — Our First Dinner
Our first Beehive dinner brought neighbours together around shared tables and helped us test the idea in real life.
April 18 — Dinner and Trivia
Our second dinner added table trivia, giving guests an easy way to laugh, talk, and connect.
May 9 — Food, Music, and Conversation
Our final spring pilot dinner featured a Middle Eastern-inspired meal, live music, and another warm evening around the table.
Each dinner helped us learn more about what makes a community meal feel welcoming, relaxed, and meaningful.
We’re grateful to everyone who helped bring the pilot to life.
Thank You to Our Supporters
The Beehive spring pilot was made possible through many kinds of generosity.
Thank you to Mount Olive Lutheran Church for donating the space, and to the BC Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the City of White Rock for grant funding that helped us keep tickets affordable during the pilot.
We’re also deeply grateful to the individuals who donated, volunteered, bought tickets, invited neighbours, and helped spread the word. The Beehive only worked because so many people helped bring it to life.
Stay Connected
We’d love to stay in touch.
Join our email list below to hear about future Beehive dinners, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support community connection in White Rock and Surrey.
You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or reach out anytime at:
thebeehive.communitydinners@gmail.com