BC Events

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.

Landmark Cinemas will offer $3 admissions on select family films with $1 from each ticket sale going to support Kid’s Help Phone. Movies being offered include FANTASTIC BEASTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM; MONSTER TRUCKS, MONSTERS VS. ALIENS and PUSS IN BOOTS. In addition, each admission includes a March Movie Break Coupon Book with a $16.00 value in special offers from Landmark and Boston Pizza.

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!

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.

Join Janet Walmsley and Jenny Story as they sign copies of their books, The Autistic Author and Animator and Dysnomia.

What: Walk through the forest with an experienced guide of Coast Salish descent and learn about the traditional and present-day indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna. While there will be no collecting on these tours, Stanley Park offers a perfect setting to learn about sustainable harvesting. Join us on this walking tour to nurture...

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/

A Day of Empowerment, Inspiration and Connection The Multicultural Women’s Conference & Fair is returning this March 25, 2017 to Vancouver.

Balancing all the demands we place on ourselves as women is not easy. Neither is overcoming the external professional, gender and cultural challenges we encounter. Sometimes we just need an event like the Multicultural Women’s Conference and Fair for an opportunity to be inspired, and gain new insights to help us achieve personal and professional success. What you will find at the free fair: - A diverse tradeshow of exhibitors - Day-long motivational speakers’ sessions on topics from career success to parenting to starting a small business - Women Empowerment Art Therapy session -"Get a Professional Headshot" station -"Mini-Manicure" station by Beauty Night Society - Resumé Clinic by MOSAIC - Networking opportunities, mentoring, plus a little fun and fitness, BollyX style!

Balancing all the demands we place on ourselves as women is not easy. Neither is overcoming the external professional, gender and cultural challenges we encounter. Sometimes we just need an event like the Multicultural Women’s Conference and Fair for an opportunity to be inspired, and gain new insights to help us achieve personal and professional success. What you will find at the free fair: - A diverse tradeshow of exhibitors - Day-long motivational speakers’ sessions on topics from career success to parenting to starting a small business - Women Empowerment Art Therapy session -"Get a Professional Headshot" station -"Mini-Manicure" station by Beauty Night Society - Resumé Clinic by MOSAIC - Networking opportunities, mentoring, plus a little fun and fitness, BollyX style!

Fashion Show with fashion historian, Ivan Sayers. Crazy fashions from years gone by! Informative commentary about fashion down through the decades.

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.

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 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