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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 .

SchMusic BC Party

By Music BC on April 17, 2008 - 12:39pm

SchMUSIC BC NETWORKING PARTY - MAY 15th, 2008
SchMusic is our forum for songwriters, musicians, music management and all levels of industry to get a chance to know one another in an approachable and relaxed environment.

SchMusic is the chance to meet-and-greet with Industry Professionals who could help advance an artist’s career. By meeting someone in a relaxed setting, you can make a connection that a phone call or email can’t get you.

THURSDAY MAY 15th, 2008
THE BILTMORE CABARET

395 KINGSWAY (19+)
6-9pm - No Cover
Drinks Sponsored by: TBA
Door Prizes from: TBA

Every party has been sold out so don't forget to pre-register!

Email info@musicbc.org to get on the list!

Get active at 30 Days events + win a chance to see Jack Johnson Live in Vancouver!

By ecowriter5 on May 3, 2008 - 4:16pm

Participate in any of 30 Days events (http://www.30days.ca) for your chance to win a pair of side stage wristbands to see Jack Johnson Live in Vancouver with a copy of his latest album “Sleep Through the Static” available online and in stores now.

Jack Johnson's 2008 Global Tour greening initiative (http://www.jackjohnsonmusic.com/greening), collaborates with 30 Days of Sustainability in Vancouver in order to inspire music fans to create change.

Win a chance to see Jack Johnson’s Live in Vancouver at upcoming 30 Days Events:
30 Days Café: Green Economy - Responsible Investments that Turn a Profit
May 6 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Free | BCIT Downtown – conference room, Vancouver
With key-note speaker, renown investing expert and author Storm Cunningham (http://www.restorationeconomy.com).

30 Days Café: Carbon Tax Explained
May 12 | BCIT Downtown – conference room, Vancouver | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Free
With Graham Whitmarsh, Head of the BC Climate Action Secretariat, James Tansey, CEO and Co-founder of Offsetters and Jotham Peters of SFU. Moderated by Kevin Washbrook of Voters Taking Action on Climate Change.

30 Days Café: Green Home - How to Make Your Home Green
May 15 | BCIT Burnaby, Town Hall D, Burnaby | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Free
With speakers from Lighthouse Sustainable Building Centre and GreenWorks.

New Summer Workout :: Try Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp

By RCFAdmin on May 4, 2008 - 10:04am

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

Start your summer with a new workout - 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 clas 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

Mon/Wed/Fri - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Class runs from May 30 - June 27/08
Note: no class Friday, June 6/08

Mon/Wed/Fri - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Class runs from May 30 - June 27/08
Note: no class Friday, June 6/08

Mon/Wed – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm + Saturday – 10:30 am to 11:30 am

30 Days of Sustainability Café: Green Home - How to Make Your Home Green

By ecowriter5 on May 13, 2008 - 12:04pm

May 15 | BCIT Burnaby, Town Hall D, Burnaby | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Free

Ready to make those much needed energy-efficient home upgrades? Planning a home reno? Learn green remodelling 101 and discover what it takes to live lighter on the earth. With guest speaker Dan from Greenworx and others. Moderated by Lindsdey Davis. 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.