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| June, 2006 |
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival 2006
Event Date: June 1 - September 24, 2006
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 17th season runs June 1 to September 24, 2006 in open-ended tents on the waterfront in Vanier Park, against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea & sky. The Mainstage tent features Shakespeare’s most popular romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the passionate moral drama Measure for Measure. On the Studio Stage, Bard presents the beautiful romantic comedy, The Winter’s Tale, and the rarely-produced satire on love and war, Troilus and Cressida. For tickets and information, check out the Bard website at www.bardonthebeach.org or call 604-739-0559 (Toll Free) 1-877-739-0559.
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| June 2, 2006 |
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Orfeo ed Euridice
Date: June 2, 2006
Magi presents a sexy, cutting-edge production of Gluck’s opera, with Andi Alexander as Orfeo, Carrie Wiebe as Euridice and Caitlin Bradley as the angel of love, Amore. With the MAGI Opera Orchestra, led by Gerald van Wyck.
Friday, June 2 at 8 PM, West Vancouver United Church, 21st and Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Tickets at the door: $20/15 (students/seniors) Call 604-728-4326 for more information.
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| June 3, 2006 |
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SFU Open House Faculty of Education Events
Date: June 3, 2006
We've got apples for you,
so come find us and see
how much fun education
can be! The Faculty of
Education building is the
place for entertainment,
prizes, learning, games,
demos, food and fun!
Join in educational game
competitions,
mathematics puzzles,
software demos and
presentations by Faculty
of Education students
back from field work in
China and India. You'll also
have to visit the
ENGRAMMETRON lab,
Canada's first educational
neuroscience laboratory
where they're looking for
ways to make learning
easier!
Participate in interactive
activities about
stereotypes in the Act Like
A Man, Act Like A Woman
event, enjoy a storytelling
session, hear the
Traditional Coastal
Territory Welcome Song or
learn more about the
Imaginative Education
Research Group while
playing Apple Bowling or
Apple Twister! Learn
something new and have
fun, too!
Celebrate our 40 years of
teacher education and
come to the Faculty of
Education to learn more
about an academic or
professional career in
Education.
Everyone is welcome!
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| June 3, 2006 |
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Free Blood Pressure Clinics
Date: June 3, 2006
Practical nursing students from Canadian Health Care Academy offer free blood pressure clinic including valuable information from the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Stop by Scottsdale Centre Mall in Delta or City Central Mall in Surrey between 930 a.m. and 530 p.m. for a quick check!
Canadian Health Care Academy is a PCTIA approved college in New Westminster, specializing in a hands-on learning environment for careers in nursing and dental assisting. Those who wish more information may contact the school at 604-540-2421.
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| June 4, 2006 |
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HSBC Childrun
Date: Sunday June 4th, 2006
Time: 9am start
HSBC Childrun Is taking place June 4th, 2006. A fun-filled morning of exercise, healthy food and family entertainment. www.childrun.com. Sign up and raise money for BC Children’s Hospital Oncology Department.
1K and 5K traffic-controlled routes
Place: BC Children’s Hospital,
4480 Oak Street, Vancouver
Visit www.childrun.com to learn how today!
100% of HSBC Childrun entry fees and donations directly benefit the Oncology Department at BC Children’s Hospital.
Your support will help save even more children's lives.
Thank you for doing your part for BC kids.
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| June 7, 2006 |
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Comedy Festival Laugh Lounge Fundraiser
Date: June 7, 2006
The Vancouver International Comedy Festival Society invites you to the Laugh Lounge Fundraiser on June 7th, at Tom Lee Music Hall. Come celebrate Irwin Barker's triumphant return from his 3rd season as staff writer of "This hour has 22 minutes". Joining Irwin, our host and MC is Erica Sigurdson, one of the funniest female comedians in the country. She's been described as sugar coated razor blade and will be taping her own special this fall for CTV. Special guests will include our picks of local talent to watch for at this year's festival, September 18-24.
Tickets are $25 (includes two drink tickets) and can be purchased by calling 604.683.0883 or at the door. Get your tickets now as the space is limited. All net proceeds wiill go to Vancouver International Comedy Festival Society, supporting local talent since 1987.
* Tom Lee Music Hall - 929 Granville St (3rd Floor)
**Doors - 7pm
*** Must be at least 19 years old
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| June 14, 2006 |
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Garments of Eden - Fashion Show
Date: June 14, 2006
Please join us for a night of wine, hors d'oeuvres, fashion, art and music. This is a benefit fundraiser for the young artists series.
Tickets: $35
Please contact John Pak 6046713093 or mjpakman@hotmail.com
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| June 15, 2006 |
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Proper Tee II Golf Tournament
Date: June 15, 2006
We are having a fun JREI golf tournament.
WHERE? Guildford Golf Club, 7929 - 152nd Street, Surrey. B.C.
WHEN? June 15, 2006
WHAT KIND OF TOURNAMENT? BEST BALL. The goal is to have fun ... Scores don't matter (much).
HOW MUCH? $79.95 for the round - includes Steak Barbeque - Dinner only $39.95
HOW MUCH TO CO-SPONSOR A HOLE - $100
Already 42 golfers are committed ... We have room for a few more.
All proceeds to Alzheimer Society of BC. (We can't issue a charitable receipt, but the Alzheimer Society can issue a business expense receipt.) If you would like to donate a prize, we'd love to have it ... anything: umbrellas, hats, shirts, gold paraphernalia - just let me know so we can put you in the program as a sponsor. Call Lucy at 604-683-3870 or Rose at 604-683-5801 or Lubna at 604-683-1111 - 0.
Take the day off, bring a friend - have fun - and meet other real estate-interested people.
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| June 17-18, 2006 |
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24 Hour Relay
Date: June 17-18, 2006
Vancouver Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay For The Kids
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| June 19-23, 2006 |
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World Urban Forum
Date: June 19-23, 2006
The World Urban Forum was established by the United Nations to examine
one of the most pressing issues facing the world today: rapid
urbanisation and its impact on communities, cities, economies and
policies. It is projected that in the next fifty years, two-thirds of
humanity will be living in towns and cities.
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| June 21-25, 2006 |
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9th Annual National Aboriginal Day Celebration
June 21-25 / 06 Vancouver Art Gallery
(Free Outdoor Celebration)
June 21-22 / 06 Yale Blues Club
June 21 - Aboriginal Blues Live @
The Yale CD Release (Helen Duguay,
Intellifunk, & Murray Porter)
and Bitterly Divine
June 22 - Showbiz Indians,
Jucie Idlout & Forever
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| June 29, 2006 |
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Launch Party and Fashion Show
Thursday, June 29
Come enjoy a food and drink reception, silent auction, shopping, and a fashion show -- and support a great cause while doing it!
Partial proceeds from ticket and merchandise sales and full proceeds from the silent auction go to Dress for Success Vancouver, an organization that supports low-income women trying to enter the workforce.
Your $12 ticket price includes complimentary food and beverages, the show, and a donation to charity.
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| June 29, 2006 |
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Yoga Live
Thursday, June 29
Still Life Yoga presents music for the mind body and soul. William Benavides, world music composer and guitarist will synchronize acoustic sounds with yoga postures and movement.
Gentle Hatha Postures taught by Mary Stern, Certified Yoga Instructor
Bring your yoga mat and enjoy a unique experience!
Admission: by donation
Still Life Therapy, phone: 604.224.6390
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