July 5th, 2008
Got some sunscreen? Well slap it on, grab yourself a lawn chair and get on down to Rocky Point Park in Port Moody for the second annual Summer Sunday Concert series.
Local Musicians will be there belting out jazz, folk, and soul every Sunday afternoon in July and August for free at the park’s open air gazebos.
After tapping your toe at these fine free performances, be sure to check out the spray park, hiking trails and excellent ice cream.
You can find Rocky Point Park in the 2800 block of Murrary Street, Port Moody. For more information be sure to visit their website www.cityof hearts.ca
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July 3rd, 2008
Sunrise Summer Kickoff. If you find yourself with some free time on the 5th of July, why not come and celebrate Hastings and kickoff the summer at this years 7th Annual Sunrise Summer Kickoff. Sunrise Square Parking lot will come alive from 10am - 3pm with street hockey, music, entertainment and tons of activities for the whole family to enjoy!
There will be special guest appearances throughout the day from the Vancouver Giants, an RBC Paralympian as well as members form the Vancouver Police Department. There will be several great oppotunites to win some great door prizes will also be available.
The Street Hockey Tournament is open to local elementaru school children, however, registration is limited. There are only 160 spots waiting to be filled (80 for kindergarten to grade 3 and 80 for grade 4 tp 7), so be sure to register early. Registration forms are available at the local schools as well as the BIA office.
Completed forms should be returned to the BIA office. On line registration is now available and can be found at www.hastingssunrise.ca under Events/Sunrise Summer Kickoff.
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July 2nd, 2008
Who out there is a Monty Python fan?? You guessed it :) I certainly am!! Spamalot will be showing form the 3rd until the 27th of July.
One of Broadway’s biggest hits will finally be arriving here. This Tony-winning musical based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, directed by Mick Nichols, features the Pythons’ trade mark nuttiness.
Spamalot will be showing at the Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts, for more information call 604.280.4444
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June 30th, 2008
Canada Day ~ Celebrate Canada Day at the birthplace of BC! Get a slice of the action with barrel races, tug-of-war contests, and cake, of course. Will you strike it rich! Try gold panning and see what you find. See the blacksmith bend steel, or try your hand at assembling a barrel.
Watch our new live theatre presentation BC 150 Years! Celebrate Canada with Canadians new and established, young and experienced! It’s free fun for the entire family, so come and spend the day with us!!
For more information please visit www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley
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June 29th, 2008
The 63rd Annual Steveston Salmon Festival is being held on Canada Day. The day begins at 10am with a parade through historic Steveston village, which features 100 entries including floats, marching bands, celebrities, politicians, community groups, vintage vehicles and much much more.
The Official festival kick-off is on the Main Stage at 12:30 pm with the dignitaries, speeches, and the singing of O Canada. After, the stage features great entertainment all afternoon until 5pm. Some of the festival highlights include attractions such as the Japanese
Cultural Show, Craft Fair, Trade Show, a Children’s Festival, Carnival rides and Midway, Martial Arts Demonstrations, Belt Sander Drag Races, Youth Festival, multi-ethnic Food Fair, Art Show and Exhibit. The main attraction is the famous salmon barbecue, where over 1200 ponds of wild salmon filets are grilled over open fire pits.
For more information call 604.718.8094
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June 27th, 2008
Outdoor dance and music series at Ron Basford Park, Granville Island Sundays @ 2pm. Its free call 604.893.8875 or visit www.newworks.ca.
July 6: World Dance and Music - Silk Road Music and Friends;
July 13: African Dance and Music - Miyanda and Kunaka;
July 20: Polynesian Dance and Music - Langley Ukulele Ensemble and Kauhane Polynesian Dancers;
July 27: Hip Hop - SOULdiers’ Dance,
August 17: Flamenco - Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre;
August 24: First Nations Dance and Music - Dancers and Damelahamid
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June 26th, 2008
The soaring price of gas is sending shock waves far beyond the gas pumps!
High gas and diesel prices are pushing up the price of everything from food, to the price of catching a cab, a plane or a ferry. All of which means fewer tourists visiting Vancouver.
The B.C. Passenger Transportation Board has said that of July 12, cab and limousine fares will jump 3.5 percent, due to rising fuel costs.
The Transportation Board has also reviewed the issue of implementing a fuel surcharge, and have agreed to issue a temporary fuel surcharge which will take effect July 1.
All B.C drivers will pay an extra 2.4 cents per litre at the pump in the form of a carbon tax.
As we all know these temporary taxes have a way of never disappearing, so expect this “temporary” tax to be around indefinitely!
Food prices will also continue to rise. The only way to get the food to the grocery stores and restaurants is in the back of a truck, so the cost of fueling those trucks will be passed along in the price of the food.
I think the biggest impact on the tourism industry in Vancouver will be the continuing rise in the cost of airfares.
Many airlines have introduces fuel surcharges. Last month Air Canada and Westjet added surcharges of up to $45 depending on the flight.
As the tourist sector braces for the impact, those of us living here in beautiful Vancouver, will just have to wait and hope for some kind of stability to take effect!
Would like to hear how the soaring fuel prices are effecting you, and what you do (if anything) to try and compensate.
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June 26th, 2008
Willingdon Avenue & Central Boulevard, Burnaby. Metrotown’s Civic Square comes alive this summer with free performances for all to enjoy. This venue is located at Willingdon Ave. and Central Boulevard, east of the Bob Prittie Library.
There is free underground parking accessed from Kingsborough Street, 1:00pm - 5:00pm on Sundays.
Performances takes place come rain or shine. 604.294.7944, or visit www.city.burnaby.bc.ca
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June 25th, 2008
Calling all red necks? Are you looking for a good time…well then this is it! The Golden Spike Days Festival is a fun-filled weekend for the entire family with great entertainment, special events and activities, can can dancers, as well as great food!! June 28 is the kick off of the festival with concerts in the evening and back by popular demand: The Port Moody Idol Contest.
Visitors can enjoy family-focused events, live shows, family entertainment, sporting events, and children’s rides.
Admission by donation. Rocky Point Park, Port Moody. Check the website regularly for updates on what’s planned for this year’s festival www.goldenspike.ca
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June 24th, 2008
Here is a great festival for one and all. The Arts in Mill Lake Park ~ Presented by the Abbotsford Arts Council. This event will be featuring visual and performing artists. You will have the opportunity to buy some art, catch a concert, and to see artists at work.
The event will be taking place on the grounds surrounding Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware Street, Abbotsford; Admission is what…FREE!! For more information either call 604.852.9358 or visit www.abbotsfordartcouncil.org
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