BC Events

2017 Festival Of Banners has started again this year until April 1st. Come into Nanaimo's North Town Centre and paint a banner. Title The Wonders of Canada, Canada 150TH. Ages 8 Year's old to 99 Year's old can paint a banner to be hung up in downtown Nanaimo. $20.00 registration fee to paint a small banner or large banner. Pick up a registration form at The festival of banners or at customer service in North Town Centre in Nanaimo. Draw your drawing out on a 4" by 8" Cardstock that is included in the registration form. Outline your work in a fine Sharpie permanent marker and color it with pencil crayons. Then we will transfer it onto a banner for you to paint. All supplies is included, if you want to use your own paint brushes bring them when you are scheduled to paint and Wear paint clothes when you come to paint. Artist has first choice to buy your banner with a $10.00 deposit then when they take them down you can buy your painting for a small is $30.00 and a large is $40.00 to buy back. If you don't want to buy your banner back it will be sold to the public.

Quitting smoking is hard. Run to Quit makes it easier. Whether your motivation is to get healthy or save money, to quit smoking for a loved one or for yourself. The important thing is you’ve made the decision to quit. Run to Quit is an innovative quit smoking program that pairs the expertise of the Canadian Cancer Society with Running Room Canada’s Learn to Walk or Run 5 km clinics. Exercising to quit smoking? Yes! The program has been shown to help smokers cope with discomfort and cravings through a step-by-step approach that helps build walking or running stamina while cutting down and quitting smoking. Walk or run to a smoke-free life by joining Run to Quit at: Denman Running Room Suite 103, 679 Denman Street Vancouver, BC V6G 2L3 Ph: (604) 684-9771 Email: denman@runningroom.com The Cambie Running Room 2317 Cambie St. Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T9 Ph: (604) 558-0093 Email: cambie@runningroom.com Kelowna Running Room Unit 124, 1876 Cooper Road, Orchard Plaza Kelowna, BC V1Y 9N6 Ph: (250) 862-3511 Email: kelowna@runningroom.com Victoria Running Room 1008 Douglas St Victoria, BC V8W 2C3 Ph: (250) 383-4224 Email: victoria@runningroom.com For more information visit runtoquit.com

Join the 55+ Volunteer Outreach Ambassadors Team at Burnaby Neighbourhood House and HELP to reach out to seniors living in isolation!

Make the most of your spring break and create lasting family memories with FlyOver Canada’s virtual flight ride. Fly across Canada from east-to-west using the latest in state-of-the-art technology. You’ll feel like you are truly flying as you soar over mountaintops, smell the pine forests, feel the mist from waterfalls and more! Standard admission rates apply. Visit www.FlyOverCanada.com for more information about Canada’s only virtual flight ride and reserve your spot now.

Opening march 9th, The Shatford Centre is pleased to present “Finding Art in your HeArt,” an exhibition open to all artist and ages.

Mind bending optical illusions are just part of the story, the professional jam of the artists exhibiting is another. Visitors to the Deer Lake Gallery in Burnaby will once again be dazzled by an exhibition noted for being one of the hottest shows on the Lower Mainland last year. Luminescence II opens on March 18 with as many as 25 works that utilize 2 and 3 dimensional professional designs, taking visitors on an illuminating, experiential journey.

Hilltop House Society and Squamish General Hospital Auxiliary is hosting their Spring Silent Auction until April 1, 2017. Over 70 awesome and generous donations are available to bid on with all proceeds going to the Hilltop House and Squamish General Hospital to support health services in the community and the Sea to Sky corridor. Drop in to the lobby of the Squamish General Hospital to place your bids and to view the items available. Any questions you may have, contact the Auxiliary Gift Shop at the hospital at 604-892-5211, Ext 3372. Hours of the Gift Shop are 9:30-3:30 Monday through Friday.

Western Canada’s largest and most anticipated indoor carnival is back for spring break 2017 as PlayDome returns to BC Place. PlayDome features more than 45 rides and attractions, plus your favourite carnival snacks and games, all under one roof!

Combat the cold weather with a bowl of hot noodles at Burdock & Co’s lunchtime pop-up during the dates of March 22-24 and March 29-31. Chef Gabriella Meyer of Harvest Community Foods will be manning the counter, dishing out fresh bowls of ramen classics and vegetarian options. Stop by the restaurant anytime Wednesday – Friday March 22-24 and March 29-31 between the hours of 12:00pm and 2:00pm to grab a bowl of hot noodles! Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For those seeking smart design and great prices on the most coveted designer brands for home, the exclusive HomeSense Privé Event brings best-in-class brand names in kitchen and small home appliances, at unbelievable prices, to Vancouver’s Park Royal and Cambie & 7th HomeSense locations and Langley’s Heritage Hill HomeSense location.

Torn between the hope of the new South Africa and the familiarity of all he has known, Abraam “Buks” Jonkers tills land he will never own while his granddaughter dreams of the Johannesburg stage. A heartfelt story of tradition, change, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Saturday, March 25, 9am-5pm Sunday, March 26, 10am-4pm Floral Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver (Oak at 37th), Vancouver, BC, V6M 4H1 Come and join us at our annual show and sale. It’s a great opportunity to see some beautiful orchids and to buy orchids from one of the 3 international and 6 local vendors that will be present. Admission: $7 Adults, $6 Students & Seniors, $1 off with coupon. And don’t forget our Preview Party, Friday, March 24th. Tickets are $15 and available by e-mailing VOS_Secretary@outlook.com. For more info visit our website: http://www.vancouverorchidsociety.ca/ Or join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VancouverOrchidSociety/

Saturday, March 25, 9am-5pm Sunday, March 26, 10am-4pm Floral Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver (Oak at 37th), Vancouver, BC, V6M 4H1 Come and join us at our annual show and sale. It’s a great opportunity to see some beautiful orchids and to buy orchids from one of the 3 international and 6 local vendors that will be present. Admission: $7 Adults, $6 Students & Seniors, $1 off with coupon. And don’t forget our Preview Party, Friday, March 24th. Tickets are $15 and available by e-mailing VOS_Secretary@outlook.com. For more info visit our website: http://www.vancouverorchidsociety.ca/ Or join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VancouverOrchidSociety/

Celebrating International Women’s Day with the 15th Annual Shakti Awards Gala Shakti Society is proud to present the fifteenth annual Shakti Awards. Founded in 2000, Shakti Awards recognize and honour women who have displayed Shakti-strength and energy, in their community, locally and/or globally.

What: The days are warming, the buds are breaking, and the birds are strutting their stuff. With spring comes all the mating drama of birds and their courting displays of Austen-ian proportions. Join us for a two-hour, easy walking exploration to learn about bird identification and breeding behaviour. When: Sun. Mar. 26, 2017 Time: 9:00...

26th Annual Family 5km fun run/walk through the streets of Esquimalt.

26th Annual Family 5km fun run/walk through the streets of Esquimalt.

Early Music Vancouver presents the world-renowned Choir of King’s College, Cambridge on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 2pm at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Founded in the 15th century, the Choir of King’s College Cambridge is the pre-eminent institution of the British church music tradition. In Britain, the ensemble – comprised of youth and undergraduate vocalists - is famed for singing the BBC’s Christmas Eve service watched by millions each year. Led by revered choirmaster Dr. Stephen Cleobury, the choir’s international acclaim, enhanced by its many recordings, has led to invitations to perform around the globe. Witness the technical mastery and splendor of this prestigious choir’s superbly polished sound. Tickets from $18 at: tickets.ubc.ca

The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC presents Mongolian folk music group Anda Union, Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Hailed by The Guardian as, “stirring and sophisticated,” this nine-member band weaves together ancient musical forms from across Inner Mongolia in a fusion that would make Genghis Khan proud. Performing on rare instruments like the “Horse Head fiddle” and two-stringed lute to accompany a range of throat singing styles, Anda Union is unearthing forgotten music to be enjoyed by the world. For tickets and info, visit: chancentre.com

Taking Action Together: Join us at the Next Public Safety Event Enjoy Interactive Displays, Games, Prizes and Activities for the Whole Family! This March through June, come learn about what we're doing to be #safertogether in Surrey. Meet your local RCMP and Fire Service staff, chat with City of Surrey staff, explore community programs, and check out the new Surrey Public Safety Strategy to find out how we can all help keep our city safe. Tuesday, March 28 - SFU Surrey 11am–3pm Saturday, April 8 - Guildford Town Centre 10am–4pm Wednesday, April 19 - Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex 4pm–7:30pm Saturday, April 29 - South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre 12pm–4pm Saturday, May 6 - Cloverdale Recreation Centre 12pm–4pm Saturday, May 13 - Surrey RCMP Main Detachment 12pm–3pm For more information about these events or background on the Public Safety Strategy, please email us at PublicSafety@surrey.ca.

Join us on Tuesday, March 28 as Executive Chef Dan McGee welcomes Vancouver-by-way-of-Venezuela Chef Jefferson Alvarez of Kitsilano’s Cacao for a unique six-course collaborative feast that blends our signature classic French bistro fare with Alvarez’s innovative brand of progressive Latin American cuisine. Tickets include a welcome cocktail by Cacao Bar Manager Sergio Grandolfo as well as wine pairings supplied by Galileo Wine & Spirits, Liberty Wines and Altus Wines.

Join Small Business BC and Vancity at the Good Money™ Talks Small Business event in Surrey. This FREE half-day event features a complimentary breakfast and lunch, exhibition booths and 30-minute presentations on: • How to Manage Small Business Taxes – Presented by Small Business BC • How to Develop Cash Flow – Presented by Vancity • Small Business and Startup Financing – Presented by Vancity Space is limited, so get your free tickets today!

WorkBC Employment Services is pleased to announce that we'll be hosting a Job Fair focusing on the Central Okanagans Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Come Join us from Wednesday March 29th 10:00am - 4:00pm at Coast Capri Hotel where many of Kelowna's greatest hotels will be completing on the spot interviews and job applications. - Casa Loma Lakeshore Resort - The Cove Lakeside Resort - Comfort Suites - Holiday Inn West Kelowna - Sandman Hotels Inns and Suites - Holiday Inn Express - Fairfield Inn and Suites - Best Western Plus - West Coast Grill - Prestige Beach House Hotel and Resort - Gateway Casino's and Entertainment

Storytimes with iPads Man using tablet with daughter Family storytime series featuring a new app each week For children ages 3 to 5 Read stories, share rhymes, sing, and play with iPads together. Hear tips on finding high quality apps that support early literacy. iPads provided during program. Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM March 29 to April 19 Newton Library Sign up in library or call 604-598-7408 Participants must attend all 4 sessions Funds for this program generously provided by Telus Vancouver Community Board