Wine & Cheese Fundraiser to Support the Ride to Conquer Cancer

The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer^® is a two-day cycling event from Vancouver to Seattle (classic route) that takes place on June 16-17, 2012 . The money raised for The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer benefits BC Cancer Foundation to support leading clinicians, scientists, and researchers to accelerate the conquest of cancer. More Info? http://www.conquercancer.ca

On February 22, 2012,  the Bikes for Mike team will be hosting a Wine and Cheese fundraiser to help them achieve their goal of $12,500. Tickets are on sale for $35 each, with all proceeds going to The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation.

Wine & Cheese Fundraiser

February 22, 2012
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Legacy Liquor Store (map)
TICKETS $35

Contact: bikesformike@gmail.com or 604-781-0931

Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival 2011

 

The 23rd annual Dragon Boat Festival, hosted by Rio Tinto Alcan and produced by Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Society (CIDBFS), is being held from June 11-12, 2011. The festival includes special programs and events that will take place in Richmond and False Creek, including dragon boat racing, corporate team building, school and community programs, boat rentals, and learn to paddle courses. The festival also includes entertainment, food, and shopping.

Schedule for the False Creek Festival

Saturday June 11, 2011

8:00am Races start
10:00am Site activities open
11:00am World Beat Stage entertainment begins
6:00pm Festival Site closed

Sunday June 12, 2011

8:00am Races start
10:00am Site activities open
11:00am World Beat Stage entertainment begins
12:00pm Championship races begin (time approximate)
1:30pm Welcome Remarks from World Beat Stage
6:00pm Dragon Boat Festival Site is closed to the general public
6:00pm Paddler’s Party begins

Location:

False Creek – Concord Place, Creekside Community Centre and the waters of False Creek, near Science World. Intersection of Quebec Street and Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. (map)

Richmond – Fraser River in Steveston, Richmond, BC, between No. 1 Road and Brittannia Heritage Shipyard (map)

SkyTrain Stop: Science World Station

More Info? http://www.stevestondragonboatfestival.ca/

Annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival

The blooming of the cherry blossom trees, also known as sakura, in Vancouver signifies the beginning of Spring. You will not notice the large number of cherry blossom trees in the city, until this time of year. This year’s Cherry Blossom Festival is the 125th anniversary, which runs from March 26 to April 22, 2011. During this time there are various events that are being held to celebrate the blooming of the cherry blossom trees throughout the city. It is also the perfect time of year to visit Seasons in the Park, where you will be surrounded by the trees.

Upcoming events:

• Cherry Jam Downtown, Burrard SkyTrain Station, March 31, 2011
• Sakura Days Japan Fair, VanDusen Bontanical Gardens, April 2-3, 2011 10am – 5pm

More Info? Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival

David Owen: Why Manhattan Is the Greenest City in North America

David Owen is the author ot The Green Metropolisand is a writer for the New Yorker. He is known for his extraordinary theory that ‘environmentally responsible’ living is actually harmful to the environment. He believes that New York City is the greenest city in the U.S., because New Yorkers have the smallest carbon footprint due to the minimal squarefootage available to each individual – they drive less, walk more, and live in smaller apartments. He will share this theory at a free public lecture this Thursday March 17, 2011 at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre.

Lecture: “Why Manhattan Is the Greenest City in North America”

Date: Thursday, March 17, 2011

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Vancouver Playhouse Theatre (map)

Cost: Free to the public

Dress for Success Vancouver – IMPACT: an event for change

 

Over the past 12 years, Dress for Success Vancouver has become a significant resource in helping women obtain and keep jobs. The organization’s mission is to promote the financial independence of economically disadvantaged women in the Lower Mainland by providing professional attire, a network of support as well as career development tools to help women thrive in both their work and personal life. Their objective is to help women facing a variety of challenges, to achieve self-sufficiency for themselves and their families.

On March 3, 2011, Dress for Success Vancouver is hosting thier annual fundraising event called IMPACT an event for change. This year, the event is taking place at the Vancouver Club. Guests will be entertained and have the chance to win special door prizes, bid on exciting live auction packages and silent auction items, enter to win an irresistible raffle prize ($2,500 shopping spree at Oakridge!), all while enjoy fine wines and hors d’oeuvres, and hearing inspirational stories from the women of Dress for Success Vancouver.

More Info & Purchase Tickets: www.supportdfsvan.org

NBA Basketball Games in Vancouver

Every year, Vancouver hosts a pre-season NBA basketball game featuring the Toronto Raptors and the Phoenix Suns. This year it was held on October 6, 2010 in the Rogers Arena. Tickets go on sale during the summer through Ticket Master, before the beginning of the basketball season, and they usually sell out right away because NBA basketball only comes to Vancouver once a year. The majority of the crowd cheers for the Phoenix Suns, because Steve Nash has a large influence on the fans in Vancouver. It is just a little bit ironic how most Vancouverites choose the American team over their one and only Canadian basketball team, the Toronto Raptors.  However, due to the large amount of hockey followers in Vancouver, sometimes the crowd is confused with who they are cheering for – some people cheer for BOTH teams when there are good plays. All and all, it is a great experience that you can only catch once a year, so try getting tickets for next year.

More Info? www.nba.com

2010 Summer Night Market in Richmond

This year’s summer night market is bigger than ever. The grounds are packed full of food and retail vendors, the biggest the night market has ever been. New additions to the food vendors include:

• Rice burgers
• Fried Cheesecake
• Fried Chocolate bars
• Pizza
• Rollies
• More variety in Korean & Vietnamese food

PICTURES OF THE 2010 SUMMER NIGHT MARKET

Event Dates: May 21st to September 26, 2010; hours

Location: 12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond, BC (map)

Getting There: From Vancouver, highway 99 to Bridgeport Road or South on Knight Street. Parking is $5 around the event area. 

SkyTrain Stop: Bridgeport Station, Bus #407

Price: FREE admission; Food $1.00-$10.00

More Info? http://www.summernightmarket.com

Klahowya Village in Stanley Park

Klahowya Village is an event in Stanley Park that celebrates Aboriginal culture through song, dance, art and food. The event includes:

• A spirit catcher train (aka the miniature train ride)
• 3 performances daily (12pm, 2pm, and 4pm)
• Vendor booths featuring wood carving, weaving, and painting crafts
• Aboriginal cuisine
• Cultural tours every hour from 11am – 5pm

MORE PICTURES OF KLAHOWYA VILLAGE

Event Date: July 1 – September 6, 2010 (10am – 6pm Daily)

Location: 611 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, BC V6G1Z4‎ (map)

SkyTrain Stop: Waterfront Station, Bus #019

Price: FREE

More Info?  More Information // Stanley Park Map & Guide

Vancouver Celebration of Light 2010 at English Bay

It’s confirmed that this year’s Celebration of Light will be taking place during the month of July! The shows will be on the following dates, starting at about 10:00 pm:

• Wednesday July 21st
• Saturday July 24th
• Wednesday July 28th
• Saturday July 31st

Location: English Bay (map)

SkyTrain Stop: Waterfront Station, Bus #006

Price: FREE

More Info? http://www.celebration-of-light.com/

Vancouver’s First Cupcake Challenge!

One of my favourite food bloggers, Mijune (FollowMeFoodie) is inviting you to Vancouver’s First Cupcake Challenge.  The event is FREE, so mark it on your calendar and don’t forget to check it out!

Event Date: Sunday June 20, 2010

Location: 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver (map)

SkyTrain Stop: Yaletown Roundhouse Station

Price: FREE

More Info? Invitation // Reserve Tickets