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!
Step up and help out at the 2008 Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone on Sunday, May 4. Join the thousands of Canadians from more than 55 communities coast-to-coast, who will participate in the seventh annual Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone. Here in Vancouver, come out and walk with Steve Omischl, Canada’s Freestyle Skiing Champion and 2010 Winter Games hopeful.
This fun event is the largest fundraiser of the year for Kids Help Phone – Canada’s only free, 24 hour, anonymous and confidential phone and web counseling service for kids.
The 2008 Vancouver Bell Walk for Kids will be held at the Langara Family YMCA (Langara Golf Course Trail) – registration starts at 10:00 am.
Entertainment will be provided by The Dynamics, one of Vancouver’s favorite rock and soul reviews.
Like to dance? Think a German Cultural Centre would be an asset to Vancouver? Join us on Friday night, Feb 29th, 2008 at 7:30 pm in the Alpenclub (33rd/Victoria)for our first ever fundraising dance. We will dance to the hits of the 50's onward, do a limbo contest, sell raffle tickets (win cash!) and sell drinks.
Tickets are $10 each - encourage your friends to come as well!
Singles or couples welcome. Dance the polka, rock 'n roll, or just boogie to the beat.
Call Elke at 604 828 8788 to reserve a ticket number.
Come join Kwantlen University College public relations and journalism students for a warm evening at the False Creek Yacht Club on February 26 2008.
Admire the panoramic views of the harbour while sipping drinks, tasting delicious hors d’oeuvres and enjoying fresh BC oysters.
This exclusive event will be hosted by local television celebrity, Mark Madryga, and will include a silent auction, live music and guest speakers.
Tickets are $30 and all proceeds from your generous contributions will help support the B.C. Burn Fund.
Doors open at 6:30 and the event will begin at 7pm until 10pm.
False Creek Yacht Club is located at 1661 Granville St, Vancouver. For further information and to purchase tickets, please contact us by email at fireandice2008@gmail.com.
Sponsored by:
False Creek Yacht Club
BC Shellfish Growers Association
Channel M
Donate your old car to charity at Zipcar's "Drive-In, Don't Drive-Out" free screening of the film "Arctic Tale". Donors receive a lifetime membership to Zipcar, along with a $500 Zipcar driving credit. Funds raised will go directly to Vancouver based charity BEST.
Victoria B.C. based filmmakers Adam Ravetch and Sarah Robertson (co-Directors of Artic Tale) will introduce the film and host a Q&A following the screening.
You’re invited to the soiree of the year, the event that everyone will be talking about: Bocce.ca's ‘Heist’ Mafia Party Fundraiser happening Saturday, November 17 at Heist Lounge, Century Room. Help Bocce.ca reach its 10K fundraising goal for 2007! Tickets are $10 and get you in between 8:00pm-10:00pm.
This is a theme party so come dressed to thrill in your best ‘mafia’ garb. To purchase tickets contact Amber at 604-518-8237 or amber@bocce.ca and visit www.bocce.ca for more information.
FLOORPLAY
@ BALTHAZAR RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1215 Bidwell Street (off Davie)
9pm THURSDAY OCTOBER 11, 2007
Rhythm & Action Arts presents their new dance piece "All My People."
Floorplay brings Capoeira, Breakdancing, Pow-wow dance, Hip-hop, Bhangra and Funk together in a fundraiser for Rhythm and Action Arts.
MONEY RAISED WILL GO TOWARDS THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGING ARTISTS.
Performances by:
HYBRAHMA
MC KIA KADIRI
A-SLAM MUSIC PRODUCTIONS
Capoeira by INDIO
and DJ: The Stunt Man
Featuring a silent auction for work from graffiti artist Girl23 and Squamish carver Wes Nahanee.
Super DOOR PRIZES from our sponsors including (so far): Subeez, the Chop Shop, The Beat 94.5 FM, Enterprise, The Drive Dance Centre, and Harbour Dance Centre.
Other sponsors include: Clubzone, Detail Communications, and Okanagan Spring
Hosted by the Social Entrepreneurship 101 program at the University of British Columbia, Africa Rising will feature the Honourary Christopher Meyer, Head of the South African Consulate as the key note speaker and it is expected to attract over 100 local business leaders and community members. This special evening will be filled with limited edition Mission Hill wine and cheese tasting, an African Art/Photography exhibit and a silent auction of exclusive items from local businesses including:
Opus Hotel
DKNY
Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club
Farmhouse Collections
Daniel Le Chocolate Belege
Fort Winery
Skanda Jewelry
Jack and Jill Apparel
and more…!
Come join us for an exciting cultural experience while supporting economic and social development in South Africa/Swaziland at the same time!
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What is Social Entrepreneurship 101?
Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa, a partnership between the Sauder School of Business and YouLead International Service Learning, teaches African youth how to write business plans and transform their entrepreneurial ideas into reality.
Sector 17. India's finest, most cosmopolitan district comes to Vancouver's most cosmopolitan hotel, for one night only.
Click HERE to see up-to the minute information about this event.
Set in Yaletown's Opus Hotel and hosted by Urban Landscape's Fred Lee, a remarkable event that will span three rooms providing the sights and sounds and featuring the best that one of India's finest cities, Chandigarh, has to offer.
This event marks the launch of the partnership between Urban Mixer and UNICEF where partial proceeds raised from our events shall go to the Unite for Children Unite against AIDS campaign.
Come experience, for one night only, the Indian-inspired creations of Elixir's Executive Chef, Don Letendre, the finest wine and spirits from Maxxium's Portfolio, entertainment fit for Royalty and the city's most sensuous crowd.
Location: 322 Davie Street, Vancouver Doors Open: 7:00PM Dress: Semi-Formal
