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Music in the Morning presents TinAlley String Quartet

By Kara Gibbs on January 14, 2008 - 5:58pm

Music in the Morning presents TinAlley String Quartet
March 11-14, 2008, Coffee 10am | Concert 10:30am
Vancouver Academy of Music (1270 Chestnut Street)
$27 for adults / $25 for seniors / $15 for students at 604.873.4612

From March 11-14, 2008 Music in the Morning presents one of Australia’s hottest up-and-coming chamber ensembles the TinAlley String Quartet, winners of the prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition. Famous for one-hour concerts with commentary, Music in the Morning is Vancouver’s only day-time classical concert series, presenting shows before noon in a friendly and intimate environment with refreshments. www.musicinthemorning.org

The Spring 2008 Langara College Community Lecture Series

By Langara on January 15, 2008 - 5:02pm

Join past and present instructors in Langara College's 50th series of free lectures surrounding this Spring's theme: Crossroads.

January 23
Barrie Brill The Colour Blue at the Crossroads

January 30
Peter Prontzos The Right Brain, Crossroads of Ideas and Emotions

February 6
Alister Browne Cheating

February 13
Deborah Blacklock The Crossroads of Evolution: Are We Ready?

February 20
Cathy Sosnowsky Choices at Famous Crossroads in Literature

February 27
Dale Beyerstein Choosing Your Path

March 12
Bradley Hughes The Crossroads of the Russian Revolution

March 19
Veda Abu-Bakare Crossroads in Science

March 26
Chuck Sigmund Where Has the Universe Come From?

April 2
Jeff Webster Time at the Crossroads: The Psychology of Looking to the Past and the Future

For more info, contact Linda Hale at lhale@langara.bc.ca or 604.323.5365.

Speak Up: Social Impacts of Our Virtual World

By Richard Eriksson on February 13, 2008 - 12:54pm

Speakers:

• Calvin Helin, President, Native Investment and Trade Association
• Dr. Gerri Sinclair, Executive Director, Masters of Digital Media Program, Great Northern Way Campus
• Dr. Richard Smith, Associate Director, School of Communication, Simon Fraser University

Moderated by Brian Campbell, retired senior manager, Vancouver Public Library.

From the Speak Up 2008 pamphlet [PDF]:

Shape Up for Summer - Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp for April 2008

By RCFAdmin on February 29, 2008 - 12:35am

WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP - April 2008 Registration Now Open
Presented by Raz Chan Fitness and Mobile Personal Training

Want a swimsuit-ready body by summer vacation? Experience our Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp and get a toned body in time for beach weather!

Join us three times a week for 4 weeks for our total body workout with boxing drills, core ab exercises, interval training, and more! Never the same workout twice with our programming and lots of variety to keep all fitness levels challenged.

View video clips and photos of previous Bootcamp classes at http://www.razchanfitness.com.

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
All Bootcamps are 3x/week (12 sessions). Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates or switching of class sessions - please review our registration policy under our FAQs section online. Participants are required to come to class with handwraps and cardio boxing gloves.

*Note: All Saturday classes take place at 2875 St. Georges St. (near Fraser & Kingsway).

VANCOUVER-WEST SIDE – select from three time slots
4588 Clancy Loranger Way

NEW TIME ADDED - Mon/Wed/Fri - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
class runs from Apr 2 - 28/08

Mon/Wed/Fri - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Class runs from Apr 2 - 28/08

Mon/Wed – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm + Saturday – 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Class runs from Mar 31 - Apr 26/08

Coast Guard Safety and Rescue Coordination Presentation

By Bluewater on March 4, 2008 - 6:51pm

The Auxiliary Coast Guard presentation will highlight the role of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary in saving lives, property, and supporting the Coast Guard. The presentation will include a video of search and rescue techniques, a description of how to access SAR as a boater, and how rescue teams are dispatched. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers about the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and specifically Unit 10.
The Coast Guard presentation will be followed by Vancouver Life Raft who will present options for liferaft gear and provide advice on models and size. They will demonstrate a liferaft inflation and show us their products.
Presenters:
• Blake Williams and Peter Thomas of the Canadian Auxiliary Coast Guard
• Stephan Leijen - Vancouver Life Raft
When: Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008 at 18:30
Information: Bluewater Cruising Association www.bluewatercruising.org Tel: 1-877-214-4917
Tickets: Public $5; BCA Members $3