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ArtsFest 2008

By Langara on March 18, 2008 - 9:17am

ArtsFest 2008
April 2 - May 10
To showcase the breadth and depth of fresh talent, Langara College presents Artsfest 2008 running April 2 - May 10. Artsfest encompasses seven unique grad shows and Planet of the Arts, a one-day interactive celebration.

Planet of the Arts
May 10
An interactive, one-day celebration for the community and a chance to check out Langara College’s finest student work. Explore your creative side--design a magazine cover, manipulate a photograph, create a painting, and mingle with performers. Learn more about our wide-range of Creative & Applied programs and chat with graduates and alumni about their experiences.

Planet of the Arts - May 10, 2008
Langara College Library/Classroom Building
100 West 49th Ave, Vancouver
1 - 5 pm

http://www.artsfest.ca

For event or sponsorship information, please contact:

Michelle Knaut
Special Events Manager
mknaut@langara.bc.ca
604.323.5037

Addiction Services Education Series

By ellenhsieh on April 16, 2008 - 3:52pm

The Addiction Services, Public Education Series, is a community service of Vancouver Coastal Health. This program is free and open to anyone who is interested in addiction, alcohol and other drugs.
There are 6 sessions, 1) what is addiction, 2) drugs and the body, 3) recovery, 4) family issues, 5) helping others, 6) drugs in our society-a public health approach to drug control. Participants who complete all six sessions will receive a certificate upon completion. This ongoing program occurs every Friday morning from 9:30-11:30 on drop-in basis, no registration is required. Presented by Mark Haden. For more information phone: 604-267-3970 .

30 Days of Sustainability Café: Green Office – Learn to create your own Green Team at work

By ecowriter5 on April 29, 2008 - 11:29pm

May 1 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Free | BCIT Burnaby, Town Hall D, Burnaby

Are you tired of chucking your values at the office door? Wishing your office would "go green" already? Don't delay - be a leader! This cafe will give you the inspiration, motivation, and tools you need to create your own Green Team at work. Be the change you want to see. Featuring Eric Randall, green pioneer and President of Vancouver-based Next Level Games (www.nextlevelgames.com ), Sandra Henson, Environmental Co-ordinator, Ministry of Labour and Citizens Services and Akua Schatz of David Suzuki Foundation (www.davidsuzuki.org/NatureChallenge ). 30 Days’ Sustainability Cafes feature key, business and sustainability environmental leaders in an interactive panel setting. Presented by BCIT. For a full listing of over 20 events and inspiring actions under the 30 day long, 30 Days “umbrella” from April 22 to May 21, visit www.30days.ca .