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October 1 - November
30, 2010
Prostate
Cancer Foundation BC and the Prostate Centre are proud to present a new
initiative called the Hair Affair. The Hair Affair is a new
fundraising project that will run in the months of October and November
that raises money and awareness for Prostate Cancer in British
Columbia. For more information or to register please visit our website www.hairaffairbc.ca or you can
call us at 604-574-4012
October 2, 2010
Your
Support Can Change Someone’s Life at the Journey of Hope’s Starry Night
Fundraiser on Saturday, October 2nd at 6pm. We invite you to join
us
in helping to raise funds for research for the MPS IVB Donor Advised
Fund in collaboration with a registered charity called The Canadian MPS
Society. Tickets for the exquisite 3 course plated dinner and
entertainment at the Greenacres Golf Course in Richmond are $75 per
person. The no host bar event begins at 6pm with a silent
auction. For
tickets or any additional information please call Tina or Dan Priest
(604) 271-2995 or email tina@northernbuilding.com
or dan-priest@shaw.ca.
If you cannot attend, but still wish to make a donation, please go to www.morquiob.com website.
October 2 - 3, 2010
NBA
JAM SESSION VANCOUVER. NBA Jam Session is making a stop at Granville
Square on October 2-3. The free interactive basketball festival for all
ages will give participants the chance to meet NBA player DeMar DeRozan
from the Toronto Raptors; see a performance by Wun The Shot Versher of
the Harlem Globetrotters; learn some dance moves from the Toronto
Raptors Dance Pak and pose with the Larry OBrien Trophy. There is also
a full-day 3on3 tournament. For more information or to register a team
for the tournament, visit www.nba.com/jamsession.
October 2 - 3, 2010
ReVision
– the Art of Recycling. In the hands of an artist, recycled trash is
transformed into new creations. Twenty-four artists from British
Columbia display work inspired by their creative use of recycled,
salvaged materials. Stylistically diverse, these works incorporate
reclaimed objects: an old book, a trombone, bottle caps, a lobster
float, fire extinguishers, and a plethora of junk yard treasures. We
hope you will come by and enjoy the show. For further information
please visit our web site at www.revisiontheartofrecycling.com
. Granville Island Hotel.
October 2 to December 11, 2010
Back
by popular demand! The Baker's Market is a Saturday market
starting up
again on Oct. 2 - Dec. 11. Inspired by farmers markets (no
veggies
please), just lots of sweet & savoury baked goodies. 11am-3
pm.
Enter through the back door at #115-408 East Kent Avenue South ,
Vancouver , BC V5X 2X7 . www.bakersmarket.com for more
info.
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010
Releaf
Community Tree Planting Events. Don’t miss this chance to get outside,
enhance wildlife habitat and improve Surrey community parks! All
equipment provided. Drop in with your family for these FREE tree
planting events. Saturdays in October 10:30am-1:00pm. Contact
604-501-5158 or environment@surrey.ca
for more info .
October 3, 2010
Ioco
Ghost Town Day. Recapture the spirit of the past at the historic Ioco
town site. Meet the ghosts of Ioco’s past, take a tour of the Ioco town
site in a Model A car, or experience old fashioned travel on the pony
rides. Sing along to the ukulele, be amazed by magic and juggling acts
or relax to some jazz music. Experience the old days of Ioco with lawn
bowling, apple sampling, heritage games, a pie contest and pumpkin
crafts. Lots to see and do for all ages at this community event. For
more information: visit www.vcn.bc.ca/pmmuseum/news.html
or call 604-939-1648
October 8 - 31, 2010
Grave
Tales: Fort Langley’s Ghostly Walking Tours. Tales of love, mysterious
burials and old-school amputations in the HBC trading post and local
cemeteries. Lanterns welcome. Best suited to an adult audience. $13 –
advance tickets & info available online. Discounts for pass
holders. First four weekends in October; Fridays & Saturdays at 7
pm & 9 pm; Sundays at 7 pm. Fort Langley National Historic Site of
Canada, 604-513-4777, www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley
October 8 - 31, 2010
Stanley
Park Hallowe'en Ghost Train. All aboard the STANLEY PARK HALLOWEEN
GHOST TRAIN: Ride the train and follow Alice through Nightmareland,
brought to you by the Vancouver Park Board! Daily between 6:00PM -
10:00PM, October 8 31, 2010. Tickets at ticketmaster.ca and onsite.
Hold onto your head as you travel down the rabbit hole into a dark
forest filled with demonic playing cards, a disturbed Caterpillar and a
Queen with an axe to grind (PG-5). Haunted Farmyard (daily 5:00PM
9:00PM) and Creatures of the Night theatrical nature walks (Tuesday-
Saturday 5:00PM 9:00PM) are also part of the ghostly fun (all ages).
Details available at www.vancouverparks.ca
(604 257 8531)
October 9, 2010
CRANBERRY
SALE. The Richmond Nature Park will hold a sale of fresh cranberries on
Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 10 am to 3 pm. Bulk local cranberries
will be available while quantities last. Cranberries, the
“miracle
fruit” of the bog are rich in vitamins and loaded with beneficial
elements. They add zest to your baking and cooking, the colour can’t be
beat. They’ll keep fresh in the fridge for weeks and are practically
indestructible in the freezer. Proceeds will benefit the Richmond
Nature Park Society. For more information call (604)-718-6188.
October 9, 2010
Cranberry
Day. Try cranberry bannock and find out about the barrels of
cranberries Fort Langley exported in the 1840s. Buy fresh berries,
watch canoe races, and browse shops and over 70 vendor booths in the
village of Fort Langley’s Cranberry Festival. Regular admission. Fort
Langley National Historic Site of Canada, 604-513-4777, www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley
October 11, 2010
Traditional
Turkey Dinner with all the Trappings. Let us do the cooking! Turkey
with stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, root veggie maple syrup
bake, peas and cream, green salad, beverage, pumpkin pie with whip
cream and cookies. Advance Tickets recommended: Adults $20 -
Seniors
$17 - Youth up to 16 yrs $14. Prices include site
admission. Fort
Langley National Historic Site of Canada, 604-513-4777, www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley
October 13 - 31, 2010
Taste
of Yaletown 2010. The tastes, treats, sip, sights and sounds of
Vancouver's most desirable neighbourhood will come alive again at the
6th Annual Taste of Yaletown from October 13-31, 2010! Food and wine
enthusiasts are invited To discover culinary offerings from Yaletown's
best restaurants! Enjoy special three-course menus at Fixed prices of
$25, $35 or $45! Visit www.yaletowninfo.com
for all participating restaurants and menus. Restaurants will begin
accepting reservations October 1st.
October 15 to November 10, 2010
West
Coast Chocolate Festival. This not-for-profit festival remains an
ambitious, dynamic, volunteer-driven operation dedicated to providing
work and mentorship experiences for youth while showcasing emerging
talent in the local arts and chocolate industries. The Festival offers
something for everyone, and upholds the idea that adults want to
support youth. At the West Coast Chocolate Festival people support
youth and the arts - by just showing up for chocolate. What is the goal
of the festival? The festival thrives upon a passion for empowering
youth through mentorship initiatives by providing positions for
students in various festival projects, which cover a wide variety of
areas of study. Sign up to volunteer and be part of the West Coast
Chocolate Festival Team! Mission Statement The West Coast Chocolate
Festival Society is a non-profit organization that empowers youth by
creating mentored work experiences through chocolate inspired events.www.chocolatefestival.ca/events
October 16 - 17, 2010
Apple
Festival, 11 am to 4 pm. A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple
Festival celebrates one of British Columbia's favourite fruits. All are
welcome to attend, from children learning about the diversity of apples
to those who remember tasting heritage apples in their youth. More
information available on our website. The Apple Festival is proudly
supported by media sponsor CKNW radio station. www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org
October 16, 2010
Burnaby
Heights Tour. Author and historian John Atkin leads you through
the
layers of development that have formed the residential and business
areas of Burnaby Heights. 604-297-4565
October 16, 2010
Giant
Indoor Flea Market at Confederation Community Centre, 4585 Albert
Street (Willingdon & Hastings area), Burnaby. 9:30am - 2:00pm, 604
294-1936.
October 16 - 17, 2010
UBC
Apple Fest. Join us for the 20th anniversary of this popular community
event. A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple Festival celebrates
one of British Columbia's favourite fruits. For $3 curious eventgoers
can try over 60 varieties of heritage and new apples grown in BC.
General Admission fee $2 for adults, and kids under 12 free. All funds
generated from the festival support research and educational activities
at UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research.www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/events/applefest.php
October 16 - 31, 2010
Beware
of skulls, bones and spine-chilling adventures with Spooky Seas at the
Vancouver Aquarium. Explore the exclusive Skulls, Bones and Creeps of
the Deep exhibit, peer inside the jaw of a great white shark or come
face to fin with the skull of a killer whale! Get swept along on a
pirate’s search for cursed treasure in the award-winning 4D film The
Curse of Skull Rock. And join in on a haunted treasure hunt for
your
chance to win an Octopus Encounter for two. Don’t miss out - these
spooktacular activities are here for a limited time only October 16-31.
Learn more at www.visitvanaqua.org.
October 17, 2010
An
Intimate Evening with Margaret Trudeau at The Chan Centre. National
icon Margaret Trudeau speaks about her struggle with bipolar disorder,
and the need to address the stigma surrounding the illness, Sunday,
October 17, 2010 at 8pm. Her complex, powerful and disarming
memoir,
Changing My Mind, will be released just days before her appearance.
Tickets $42.50 for adults, $39.50 for seniors and $29.50 for students
atTicketmaster.ca, or 604-280-3311. Info: www.chancentre.com
October 20 - 30 , 2010
The
Shadow Machine. A major new multimedia and dance creation in
partnership with the W2 Community Media Arts Society. W2 Storyeum (151
West Cordova). www.companyerasgadance.ca
October 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 2010
Be
prepared to be scared! Our 102 year old General Store and Hotel is the
perfect setting for a bone chilling night of fright! Our ghouls
can
spook you on a scale from 1 to 10, so it’s great fun for all
ages. Our
Haunted Hotel’s theme changes with each year… and this year it’s
“Pirates of Harrison Bay”! Other activities on site include making
crafts, kid’s activities, a Halloween movie, and of course, we will
have treats! 2 pm to 8 pm- Kilby’s Haunted Halloween, 215 Kilby Rd,
Harrison Mills–604-796-9576– www.kilby.ca
October 23, 2010
WILD
THINGS. Walk a trail lit by hundreds of jack-o-lanterns, meet a troll,
an owl, raccoons, and a variety of other "wild things". Get your face
painted, carve a pumpkin and enjoy magic, music and munchies. This
annual event at the Richmond Nature Park will delight audiences of all
ages. Free entry, though a small fee will be charged for some
activities. 11851 Westminster Hwy. For more information call
(604)-718-6188.
October 24, 2010
Foraging
for Fungi with Bill Jones. Join celebrated chef and wild mushroom
expert Bill Jones on a journey through the forests of Foxglove Farm as
he illuminates the art and science of mushroom foraging and
identification. Back in the kitchen we’ll learn from Bill how to use
these forest treasures to create delicious meals. Check out Foxglove
Farm's ‘Centre for Arts, Ecology & Agriculture’ autumn programs.
For more information and to register go to www.foxglovefarmbc.ca or call
250-388-6800.
October 24, 2010
RETRO
DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR. 175 tables and booths of fun, fabulous
finds for you and your eclectic abode! Mid-century Modernist decor,
vintage & estate jewelry, pop culture classics, boho & shabby
chic accents, French country collectibles, old toys & dolls, retro
glam accessories, decorative art pottery & glass, funky 50's
kitsch, Art Deco & Art Nouveau, ephemera, paintings & prints,
antiquarian books, textiles & linens, memorabilia, period lighting
& fixtures, and much, much more...Plus Drop-In Appraisals All Day
-- Call or Visit Website for Full Details - General Admission $5 at
Door - Children Under 13 Free with Adult Admission - Free Parking -
On-Site Cafe/Snack Bar. www.21cpromotions.com/antiques_fair/index.html
October 27, 2010
Arthur
Clark. Please join Dr. Arthur Clark as he discusses his book,
"The
ABCs of Human Survival: A Paradigm for Global Citizenship." The book
examines the effect of militant nationalism and the lawlessness of
powerful states on the well-being of individuals and local communities,
and the essential role of global citizenship within that dynamic. Dr.
Arthur Clark is a Professor of Neuropathology and Clinical
Neurosciences at the University of Calgary, and an active staff
neuropathologist at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary. He is currently
involved in a project to establish a Calgary Centre for Global
Community. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by
Lawyer's Rights Watch Canada). Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch
350 W. Georgia Street, 604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
October 28 - 30, 2010
Burnaby
Museum Haunted Village. The Circus is coming! The ghoul
community, in
the village are hosting a traveling circus. Problems ensue. Come join
the dead-folk & help solve the mystery. Fun for all brave families.
Come rain, shine or waning moon! Wear your costume & bring your
flashlight & camera. See the circus characters, ghosts, witches,
stilt walkers & goblins lurking in the village streets. Trick or
treat at the houses of the ghoulish village folk. Hear the devil's
blacksmith at the anvil. Run by the live scarecrows. Marvel at the fire
show. New Mystery: there is trouble for the circus. Follow the clues.
Burnaby Village Museum, 604-293-6501, https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
October 28 - 30, 2010
The
Great Big Boo! The Great Big Boo! is the ultimate family Halloween
event: a safe, not scary, family theatrical show paired with
trick-or-treat fun. With music, dancing, and larger-than-life
characters, your kids will be singing all the way home. See this
special outdoor version of the show under the stars in the unique
setting of Fort Langley National Historic Site.www.thegreatbigboo.com.
Tickets $13 per person. Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada,
604-513-4777, www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley
October 29, 2010
Critical
Mass in Vancouver; Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public
space -- a bike ride and skate -- held the last Friday of every month.
You are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in the car-free space
that we create by simply riding together! Bicycles, skateboards,
rollerskates, self propelled couches, and any other form of human
powered locomotion are all welcomed! We ride around the city wherever
people want to go - this is decided collectively - the length of the
ride depends on enthusiasm and is also collectively decided. No one who
comes is forced to or needs to break the law in order to
participate.
Meet 5 to 5:30 at the Vancouver Art Gallery, leave at 6pm; Critical
Mass in Vancouver (https://www.bikesexual.org/cm/)
October 31, 2010
Enjoy
a traditional Halloween Party with bat whacking, pass the pumpkin,
“what is it?” and worm eating fun. Other interactive activities include
bite the apple, and feeding our wonderful farm animals. And as usual we
will have our craft table, treats for the kids and a contest for the
best costume. Admission: Adults $9; seniors $8, youth $7; or families
$24. Children 5 and under are free! Your admission to the event helps
preserve this wonderful 1906 general store museum and farm for future
generations. Consider a membership, good for one full calendar year
including admission to next Halloween and all 16 special events in
between. 2010 prices still in effect $22 Adult, $20 Senior and $52
Family. Sunday, October 31st - 11 am to 4 pm - Kilby’s Kids Halloween
Party, 215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills–604-796-9576– www.kilby.ca
October 31, 2010
Free
Halloween Skate. Free skating for the entire family sponsored by the
Kerrisdale Business Association and the Kerrisdale CC including skate
rentals while quantities last. Free refreshments too! Kerrisdale Arena;
778-866-9875.
Ongoing to October 15, 2010
Vancouver
International Film Festival. One of the most popular film festivals in
North America and one of the largest cultural events in Vancouver. More
than 150,000 people attend approximately 575 screenings of 350 films
from 50+ countries. Check website for the 2010 Schedule of Films. https://www.viff.org/home.html
Ongoing to October 15, 2010
Vancouver
International Film Festival. One of the most popular film festivals in
North America and one of the largest cultural events in Vancouver. More
than 150,000 people attend approximately 575 screenings of 350 films
from 50+ countries. Check website for the 2010 Schedule of Films. https://www.viff.org/home.html
Ongoing to December 31, 2010
Vancouver
International Biennale. Celebrate sculpture, new media &
performance in public spaces. Themed "IN-TRANSIT-ION", the 2009-2011
Vancouver Biennale expands beyond monumental scultpure installations
along park, bike lane & urban plazas, to include a range of works
on the new Canada Line Rapid Transit system. Bringing internationally
renowned artists to our communities, the Vancouver Biennale acts as an
open air museum, where art is accessible 365 days a year for all to
enjoy. See our website for locations throughout the city. https://www.vancouverbiennale.com
November 4 - 5, 2010
Centennial
Theatre and the Vancouver Tap Dance Society present Savion Glover –
Bare Soundz. Savion has developed a contemporary, funked-up and
post-bebop street style that pays discreet homage to past masters while
pushing his chosen form of expression into the future. Savion’s ‘Bare
Soundz’ unleashes an exhilarating blast of percussive footwork that is
refreshingly free of any trace of showbiz glitz. Tickets are $62 for
adults, $60 for seniors, and $48 for students. Available through the
Centennial Theatre Box Office (604) 984-4484, www.centennialtheatre.com
November 26 to December 31, 2010
The
Vancouver Park Board and British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters'
Burn Fund invite everyone to nights of magic and illumination for the
thirteenth annual Bright Nights in Stanley Park. More than two million
twinkling lights transform the forest, the train and children’s
farmyard areas in the middle of the city’s wondrous Stanley Park.
Bright Nights is enhanced by entertainment, dozens of delightful
animated displays and more — carrying on the tradition started with the
first Christmas Train over thirty years ago. For more information or to
make a donation, please visit www.burnfund.org
(https://www.burnfund.org/).
December 1 - 4, 2010
EXTRA
EXTRA. A fast-paced powerhouse of explosively charged images and rich,
multifaceted textures. Choreographed by Judith Garay, artistic director
of Dancers Dancing. Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova Street. www.dancersdancing.com
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