The 2008 Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause…Walk for the Animals!
September 14, 2008, at 10am
Vanier Park, Kitsilano, Vancouver
The walk site opens at 10am, with the walk beginning at noon. Come rain or shine!
Tons of animal related fun!
- MC – Global TV’s Randene Neill
- Community Tent featuring local animal rescue and animal welfare groups;
- Food vendors, giveaways and treats for your animal companions, professional animal photography, agility demonstrations, and much more!
Join us today and help us raise $850,000 for animals in need! Best of all, the money you raise stays in your local community!
Register starting June 1st at http://www.spca.bc.ca/walk and start campaigning!
Be a voice for all animals and win great prizes including a trip to Maui for two!
Paws for a Cause is the largest fundraising campaign in support of animals in BC, with walks happening in 37 communities province-wide. Visit http://www.spca.bc.ca/walk to sniff out the walk nearest you!
Eurofest BC – all day family fun!
Where: Scandinavian Community Centre,
6540 Thomas St, Burnaby, BC
Website: www.eurofestbc.ca
A truly unique Canadian celebration of European cultures thriving in British Columbia. With over 30 countries showcased, the European Festival offers 15 hours of continuous family fun and entertainment!
Highlights include: Folk dancers, singers & musicians in authentic costume performing non-stop throughout the day; children’s tent with face-painting & balloon-twisting and crafts; cultural displays, European marketplace, European food tent, beer garden and a finalé with live dance band, The S-Bahn!
Admission is $7, and children under 12 - FREE! Tickets available at gate. Gates open at 10 a.m.
General Inquiries – Phone: 1-866-749-9208 or email: info@eurofestbc.ca
Presented by the Eurofest B.C. Society: a not-for-profit volunteer organization.
Vancouver celebrates International Dance Day with a series of vibrant performances, events and displays presented by The Dance Centre at venues around town. The events – many of them free – will showcase the diversity of BC’s dance scene. Highlights include Jennifer Clarke’s new work and a group dance and music improvisation at Scotiabank Dance Centre; Pop Up Dances at various locations around Granville Island; site specific work by Raven Spirit Dance Company in and around Coal Harbour Community Centre; classical East Indian dance performances with Mandala Arts and Culture at the Vancouver Public Library; and One Enchanted Evening, a South Pacific-themed fundraising event at Scotiabank Dance Centre.
Full details with the event schedule, locations and times can be viewed at www.thedancecentre.ca.
Inspired by the famous artisan markets of London, Portobello West showcases up to 100 local clothing designers, jewelers, potters and artisans.
In addition to great music we will continue to have fantastic food provided by our 4 food vendors Jaca Innovations Hotdogs, La Boehme Crepes, Blackberry Hill Bakery and Bean and Gone Coffee.
Free admission, Portobello West creates a new shopping experience by bringing together a variety of designers and artists. It provides a place for individuals to support the local fashion industry, purchase unique designs and express their distinctive style.
Portobello West is open year round on the last Sunday of every month at the Rocky Mountaineer Station. Now new summer hours from 12 pm to 7 pm. For more information visit www.portobellowest.com.
