2010-05-05
ACTIVITY IDEAS FOR VOLUNTEERS
Vancouver
O.C.M. (overly creative mindz) : Native Youth Arts Collective—This event if FREE!
Urban Native Youth Association: 1618 East Hastings
Every Monday from 6:00-8:00pm
This free program is for Native youth aged 13-24. Upcoming projects: t-shirt making, lino printing, and a mural project. Some of the most talented artists will be coming together to support and teach. To sign up, please contact Theresa Point at artscoordinator@unya.bc.ca or 604-254-7732 ext# 5332.
Artful Sundays
Napier Sq (Napier St @ Commercial Drive)
Sunday Aug 08, 2010 to Sunday Sep 5, 2010
An outdoor, visual arts market featuring the work of local artists, artist demonstrations and workshops, live music, community groups, special events and more! 5 Sundays from Noon to 5:00 pm.
Contact: Lorrie Wager (604) 718-5800
Vancouver Police Museum Workshop
If you’ve ever wanted to be a detective, why not take a workshop on forensics at the Vancouver Police Museum? We’ll teach you how to take fingerprints, how to analyze bullets, what bugs can teach you about crime, and lots more! Our hour-long workshops take place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from July 22nd to August 21st. Only 10$ each and if you do three or more, you get a free year-long membership to the museum, a Jr. Forensics Investigator’s Badge, and lots more! Call: 604 665-3346.
NO HATE! Festival Youth Gala & Party!
Roundhouse Community Centre, Yaletown
August 13th 2010 (6pm).
25 YEARS of AGE & UNDER. FREE. Vancouver Queer Film Festival Youth Event. Come watch short films created by young, local, queer filmmakers as part of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival's Youth Focus. This event is presented in association with Pride in Art and local DJ's will be spinning up a storm inside the fabulous Roundhouse grand hall. Dance the night away within amazing instalations created by local LGBTQ artists!
North Vancouver
Summerfest
Summerfest at Lonsdale Quay Market.
July 26 to September 6, 2010
The North Shore’s favourite waterfront festival is an 11-week celebration of music, dance, culture and community. A spectacular outdoor festival featuring local talent, cultural dance, live concerts, Artisan Farmers Market, and kid’s activities. SummerFest is a free community event and is in support of local charities; donations will be accepted on site. Please visit our website for a complete Festival schedule. http://www.lonsdalequay.com/events.cfm
Walking & Hiking-keeps you active and is free!
The North Van Recreation Commission has released a booklet online featuring maps, descriptions and ratings for 20 local walks in North Vancouver.
Go to: http://www.northvanrec.com/programs/walk-run/walk-run.aspx
and download a copy.
New Westminster
Moody Park Outdoor Pool Weekends are Free!
Monday through Sunday from 1:15 - 7:55 pm
Weekdays are $2
Moody Park Arena
Loonie Skate!
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:00—3:00pm
Burnaby
Burnaby's Farmers Market
City Hall Parking Lot: Canada Way & Deer Lake Parkway
Every Saturday until October 30, 2010 from 9:00-2:00pm
Local artisans with pottery, wood work, jewellery, and soap. The market features live music every week, a used book exchange, a children’s play area, games table and community tent for non-profit groups.
Grossology Tour
Looking for a fun and free activity for kids? Book a tour of Animal Grossology, an imaginative, interactive 3D exhibit based on Sylvia Branzei's best-selling books. You'll get a teaching guide and small gift, too. Guided by one of our insanely entertaining Grossologists, the Animal Grossology tour lasts approx. 30-45 minutes and is suitable for kids k-7. Call Kristy to book 604.630.3364.
Loonie Swim!
Central Park Outdoor Pool: 6110 Boundary Road
Kensington Park Outdoor Pool: 700 Hammarskjold Drive
McPherson Park Outdoor Pool: 5485 Rumble Street
Robert Burnaby Park Outdoor Pool: 8175 Wedgewood St.
Monday-Friday from 6:00-7:30pm
Richmond
Richmond Night Market
July 1 to September 15, 2010
9th Annual Richmond Night Market. It is the original and the only summer outdoor event that provides the largest and most diverse products market place in North America. High quality live entertainment every night throughout the summer and wide range of authentic food items freshly made every night.
Take Off Fridays at YVR
July 9 to August 27, 2010
If you are looking for something free and fun for your family, come to YVR and get your face painted, listen to the latest beats and sample treats from some of YVR’s shops and restaurants. Kids and adults alike can explore YVR’s Public Observation Area that features unobstructed views of YVR’s busy airfield, telescopes to zoom in on all the action, an interactive model of Sea lsland and behind-the-scenes videos of the airport community.
Surrey
Forest Fun for Families
Surrey Nature Centre: 14255—96th Avenue
Saturday August 14th from 10:00am-1:00pm
Come out for a day of fun! Create a human-sized bird nest in the pole forest; go on a scavenger hunt; make bark rubbings in the Arboretum from trees around the world; enjoy live music; listen to nature stories and more!
$2 Swim!
South Surrey Indoor Pool: 14655 – 17 Avenue
Monday—Thursday from 8:45-10:00pm
Newton Wave Pool: 1373 0 – 72 Avenue
Wednesdays from 1:30-8:00pm
North Surrey Indoor Pool: 10275 – 135 Street
Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm and Friday from 6:00-8:30pm
Western Canadian Tier 2 Baseball Championships
August 12-15, 2010
Unwin Park, 13313 - 68 Ave.
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