Tomás Kubínek

Tomás Kubínek's internationally acclaimed solo performances play to packed theatres around the world. After a sold-out run on Broadway, The New York Times lauded his work as "Absolutely expert!"
"Hilarious and enormously talented!" trumpeted England's Time Out, after appearances at London's Royal Festival Hall. A collision of theatre and music-hall, his exuberant one-man show is equal parts comic brilliance, virtuosic vaudeville and irresistible charm. Physical Poet and Verbal Acrobat! Mr. Kubínek is the recipient of numerous international awards including; The Moers Comedy Prize from The International Comedy Arts Festival in Germany, The Schneestern Award from the International Festival of Humor in Arosa, Switzerland, and The Samuel Beckett Theatre Award from The Dublin Theater Festival in Ireland.
604-935-8410; info@whistlerartscouncil.com

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Lovebug Scrapbooking Crop

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Reiki Level 1

artsfest '06

Event Date: April 3 - May 11, 2006

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Home Buyer Seminar

Thinking about buying your first home? Then think about heading to a free seminar to help demystify the home-owning process.

Hosted by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association, the 12th annual seminar aims to answer common questions dealing with location, mortgages, and legal considerations and takes place April 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Guildford Sheraton Hotel (15269 104 Avenue, Surrey).

"Seminar presenters will help first-time buyers complete their homework by investigating all available options before they take that important first step into home ownership," said Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association CEO Peter Simpson.

The presenter's list includes CMHC senior market analyst Cameron Muir, Homeowner Protection Group CEO Ken Cameron, TD Canada Trust residential mortgage manager Bill Niblett, and Real Estate Board of Vancouver president Rick Valouche.

Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling 604-588-5036 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Easter Bunny PJ Party

Get dressed for bed and head out! Great music, prizes, and lots of fun! Watch for more info at www.northshorenightlife.com

Kilby Opening Day

Help us ring in the new season at our flag pole raising ceremony, as we open our doors for the 100th year! A Scottish Highland bagpiper in traditional highland attire will bless this event. The District of Kent Mayor and council representatives will also be present to honour our opening.  We will be making ice cream the old-fashioned way under the old Willow Tree at 2 pm, while throughout the day kids will enjoy crafts in our Orchard Shed. Fresh homemade bread and pies will be for sale in the Waterloo Farm Gift Shop so you may want to pre-order to guarantee yours.

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Eastern Dream

Event Date: April 8-9, 2006

Moh & Moh Present: "Ninawa: Eastern Magic" EASTERN DREAM

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Record and CD Swap Meet

Event Date: 11am - 5 pm, Saturday, April 9, 2006

It's that time again - our Annual RECORD and CD SWAP MEET

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Ryderz Image Long Weekend Party

Event Date: April 13, 2006

Ryderz Image 2K6 Partay...

Come party with the Onetymerz and Lane Splitters crews @ Au Bar on April 13th.

LS Enterprises presents Ryderz image 2K6 - the launch of the RIU-Wear Urban Motorsports Clothing Line.

Tickets $10.00 - includes entry up till 11pm, and 1 free drink.

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Kilby Easter Eggstravaganza

Join us for an Easter celebration you’ll never forget! We will be having an egg hunt in our beautiful orchard at 11 am.  Throughout the day there will be fun crafts for the children. Farmer Chris is planning to have both chicks and rabbits for the kids to snuggle. Our Harrison River Restaurant is offering a wonderful Easter dinner for lunch! Enjoy a ham dinner complete with scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, beverage and dessert for only $14.50. Reservations are suggested.

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Die-In for Theatre FLASHMOB

Announcing Vancouver's First "Die-In for Theatre" Flashmob!

What: The "Die-In" consists of a huge number of Vancouverites (including you!) dressed in very colourful/loud/dorky jackets and the nerdiest possible glasses, dying a dramatic (FAKE) death all at the same moment.

When: Thursday April 20th, 2006 NOON SHARP

Where: The lawn in front of the Art Gallery, facing Robson Street

The Cue: A whistle, followed by the dramatic death (however you want!), followed by a few seconds, followed by a quick dispersal

Bonus: Participants may find one of our banner holders following the flashmob to pick up a FREE SHOW TICKET valid for one of our matinee performances.

*Please note that this flash mob was inspired by the Laughing Planet Co-op and their production "Suspect: A Game of Murder". For more information, please visit www.suspect.comedyevents.ca

Raising Astonishing Children

Is being a parent turning you into a screaming monster, or worse? Do you want to restore sanity to your family? Join parent educator and counsellor Jennifer Kennett on April 22 & 23 for an engaging, interactive weekend workshop on Raising Astonishing Children. You will learn simple, effective strategies for taming tantrums, increasing effective communication, and building strong relationships. Workshop will be held on Apr 22 & 23 from 1-5 p.m. at Cameron Rec. Centre in Burnaby. Call 604-291-1779 or email info@elementswellness.ca for more information and to register. Visit www.elementswellness.ca to learn more about Jennifer. Cost: $175 per person, or bring a friend and pay only $100 each!

Vancouver Sun Run

Join thousands of Sun Runners on Sunday, April 23 for the 22nd annual Vancouver Sun Run, presented by HSBC Bank Canada.

You will enjoy a relatively flat course with spectacular scenery, 20 plus bands and musicians along the route, and finish up with a great party at BC Place Stadium. Don't forget the kids. Let them share the fun of this premier family event and sign them up for the 2.5K Shaw Mini Sun Run.

Register before the early bird deadline and save $5 off your entry fee. If you are a Vancouver Sun subscriber you save an additional $2. See Fees and Deadlines for more information.

Celebrate New Balance's 100th Anniversary. Two lucky Sun Runners will be making their way to Chicago as member of the New Balance Global Centennial Team. All you have to do is enter the New Balance Global Centennial Team Contest today for your chance to win a trip to the October 22, 2006 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.

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Real Estate Action Weekend

Event date: April 28, 29, 30, 2006

Follow-up Session: May 16

Learn:
- CANADIAN investment principles
- buying foreclosures
- no money down techniques
- creative financing
- PLUS MUCH MORE

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May Day 2006 Celebration

S.T.A.T.U.S. Coalition presents...

**MAY DAY 2006** "Long live International Workers' Day!"

Comemorating the International Workers' Struggle, Migrant Labor and Community Resistance...

Community performers, food, music, picture and video expositions...

SATURDAY APRIL 29 @ 7:30 PM CAPRI HALL, 3925 Fraser (corner East 23rd Ave) Dinner will be served. 5-10$ suggested donation (No one turned away)

Child care available - call to request, Wheelchair accessible Alcohol may be sold after 10p.m. Info: saic@resist.ca or 778-552-2099

S.T.A.T.U.S. is a coalition of community-based organizations in the Vancouver area belonging to movements and struggles of the people of the Global South (Asia, Africa, Central and South America, Middle East, the Caribbean region) and the struggles of such migrant communities in Canada.

On April 29th, 2006 we invite you to join us in remembering the history of May Day and celebrating the struggles of workers around the world, and in particular highlighting the struggles of migrant labour and immigrant and non-status workers in North America.

From the 1886 strikes for the eight hour day to the mobilization of hundreds of thousands in the Global South demanding "WTO out!", from the Haymarket Five to the cries of migrant farm workers and sweat-shop labourers in North America demanding an end to wage-slave labour - May Day has become an international day of solidarity between workers.

As colonial projects of the past are carried forward through neo-liberal policies of the present, the attacks on workers of the Global South and migrant workers in the North continue to escalate. Modern day slavery continues through multi-national run sweatshops from South Asia to New York. Farmers are displaced from their lands in Latin America by free trade agreements to the fields of the North where they continue to be exploited through Seasonal Agricultural Worker Programs. Since the days of the Chinese workers building the Railroad, non-status workers in Canada continue to fuel the economy by serving as a hyper-exploitable pool of labour with no rights to services, no ability to assert the right to minimum-wage, or any other forms of labour protection. Immigrant workers, particularly immigrant women, in North America continue to face conditions of deskilling and racism in the workforce leading to an over-representation in non-unionized, temporary, low-income jobs in the service sector and garment industry.

Let us share these histories and build solidarity for the future...

* S.T.A.T.U.S Coalition is: Association of Chinese Canadians for Equality and Solidarity Society, Bolivia Solidarity Committee, Canadian Network for a Democratic Nepal, Consejo Indigena Popular de Oaxaca -Ricardo Flores Magon - Vancouver, Committee for Solidarity with Colombia, Iranian Federation of Refugees, Iranian Refugee B.C, La Surda Latin American Collective, Justicia 4 Migrant Workers B.C, No One is Illegal, Palestine Arab Womens Association, Palestine Community Center, Salaam Vancouver, South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy, Vancouver Status of Women

Kilby Valley Appreciation Day

Come and see our beautiful site today for only $1!  There will be an ice cream making demonstration at noon and you will take pleasure in seeing an apple cider making demonstration on our century old cider press at 2 pm. Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you are entertained by live music, as the kids will learn how to make a cow puppet to take home. This is the day to purchase your 2006 season's pass with incredible savings of 25%!

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West Coast Families Expo

Mark your calendar, April 29 & 30, 2006 when the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre will come alive and host the 2nd Annual Families Expo, …fun for kids and parents, too!

The expo is packed with high energy activities and topical features addressing the many concerns of today’s families such as safety, education, nutrition, sports, reading, crafts and much more. The Families Expo will offer parents and kids options on products and services including activities and entertainment that will stimulate and create fun for the whole family. The emphasis will be an interactive atmosphere for children to touch, taste, feel, try and buy. Theme areas will be created to showcase products, services and resources such as the photo contest, diaper derby and cooking stage.

The vision of the Families Expo is to be a reliable resource of information on various aspects of family life. New at the 2006 Expo will be a larger craft area, expanded gym area, expanded colouring area, and much more. More contests and activities geared to the 9 to 13 year olds.

Come and celebrate time saving ideas for moms & dads and lots of things for kids to do!

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