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      <title>Langley speedway reunion</title>
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      <id>tag:discovervancouver.com,2008:community/viewthread/.277</id>
      <published>2008-07-03T20:04:00Z</published>
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      <author><name>monte carlo</name></author>
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        <p>Sept 7 2008
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      <title>GOLDEN SPIKE DAYS (Port Moody) &#45; Volunteers Needed</title>
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      <published>2008-05-20T14:22:58Z</published>
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      <author><name>Golden Spike Days</name></author>
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        <p>The Golden Spike Days were created in 1971 by the Kiwanis Club of Coquitlam &amp; Port Moody to commemorate the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway line and its arrival at the Port Moody Station but it wasn’t until 1990 that it became the Golden Spike Days Festival that we know today.<br />
The Golden Spike Days volunteers are made up of tireless people, dedicated to making the festival a successful family event. They deal with everything from finance to entertainment, site management, event co-ordination and the interactions with the generous sponsors to ensure that the public can enjoy a trouble-free and fun-filled time at the park. These enthusiastic members form a big piece of the puzzle that is the Golden Spike Days Festival.<br />
Each year hundreds of volunteers work all year to deliver a festival that the citizens of Port Moody and surrounding communities can enjoy. Without these individual&#8217;s tireless hours of dedication and hard work the festival would not take place. From garnering sponsors, organizing events and entertainment to ensuring the event is marketed, the volunteers put in hundreds of hours throughout the year to deliver a festival that has been celebrated for 31 years. See below for volunteer positions.<br />&#8212;-<br />
TRAFFIC CONTROL: We require volunteers to assist with ensuring that only pass holders park in certain areas and to assist with traffic control in restricted areas.<br />
DOCK ASSISTANTS: Required to help with the Environmental Tours of the Inlet.<br />
INFORMATION BOOTH: Volunteers required to aid individuals find event locations and to answer questions about the Festival, such as schedule of events.<br />
CHILDREN&#8217;S RIDES: Anyone to assist in the organization and management of the children&#8217;s rides line-ups.<br />
FLOATER: Come and be adventurous - fill in wherever extra help is needed.<br />
SITE MANAGEMENT: Could involve moving equipment, checking out tables and chairs, assisting with stage set-up. Crews also needed the day before the festival and day after.<br />
BEVERAGE GARDEN: Adults only please for ticket sales. Some cash experience would be useful.<br />
GREETERS: To welcome visitors to the site &hand;out programs.<br />
INLET RUN: A 5/10k Run/Walk is scheduled for July 1st. Volunteers will be needed for 2-3 hours the day of the Run. We need:<br />
- Route Marshals<br />
- Water Stations<br />
- Registration<br />
- Merchandise Tables<br />
- Packet Pick-up Table<br />
- Start Line<br />
HOSPITALITY SUITE: Volunteers required to help feed and water the volunteers!<br />&#8212;-<br />
GOLDEN SPIKE DAYS FESTIVAL HOURS:<br />
Saturday June 28th 11am to 11pm<br />
Sunday June 29th 11am to 9pm<br />
Monday June 30th 6pm to 11pm<br />
Tuesday July 1st 11am to 6pm<br />
(You are not required to work for all these days, we have separate shift blocks)<br />&#8212;-<br />
How to apply:<br />
Fill out an application form at<br />
<a href="http://www.goldenspike.ca/index.php?option=com_chronocontact&amp;Itemid=73">http://www.goldenspike.ca/index.php?option=com_chronocontact&amp;Itemid=73</a><br />
or e-mail us at<br />
office at goldenspikedays dot bc dot ca<br />&#8212;-<br />
Questions? Call us at 604-931-8852<br />&#8212;-<br />
Don&#8217;t miss out on this great opportunity to help out in the community! We&#8217;ll provide you with refreshments, a reference and a t-shirt :)
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      <title>Spinal Chord!</title>
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      <published>2009-11-07T21:01:50Z</published>
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      <author><name>CantataSingers</name></author>
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        <p>Don your cocktail attire and join us in the spectacular atrium of the newly opened Blusson Spinal Cord Centre for live music, wine, magnificently catered hors d’oeuvres and good company! </p>

<p>This event is an exciting interdisciplinary fundraiser with proceeds going to both organizations. Vancouver Cantata Singers needs to rely more than ever on self-generated funds to keep making world-class music in this time of unprecedented uncertainty.</p>

<p>ICORD is an interdisciplinary research group with members from UBC, Vancouver Coastal Health and other institutions working towards the discovery, development and implementation of relevant solutions that will make a difference for people with spinal cord injury today and tomorrow. ICORD is raising funds to support the purchase of new research equipment for their multi-organization interdisciplinary spinal cord injury research centre.</p>

<p>The award-winning atrium of the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre features a wrap-around ramp that winds above a central open space below, offering some truly unique performance possibilities!</p>

<p><br />
Saturday November 14, 2009  7-10pm<br />
Blusson Spinal Cord Centre<br />
818 W 10th Ave, Vancouver</p>

<p>Tickets: $100 (tax receipt - $80)<br />
Student Price with valid ID: $65 (tax receipt - $45)</p>

<p>For more ticketing information call 604.730.8856 or visit <a href="http://www.vancouvercanatasingers.com">http://www.vancouvercanatasingers.com</a>
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      <title>ELECTRONICS RECYCLING AND DONATIONS ROUND&#45;UP AT VANCOUVER ART GALLERY!!!</title>
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      <published>2008-06-20T15:37:57Z</published>
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      <author><name>eravancouver</name></author>
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        <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:green;">The Electronic Recycling Association is hosting an Electronics Recycling and Donation ROUND-UP for all businesses and residents of Vancouver &amp; Lower Mainland. The event will take place in front of the water fountain at the entrance of the Gallery. ERA Staff and Volunteers will be accepting donations between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on JULY 11th 2008. All those who donate equipment will be entered for a draw to win a variety prizes and refurbished computer equipment! </p>

<p>The Electronic Recycling Association, <a href="http://www.era.ca">http://www.era.ca</a> is a NON PROFIT organization that fixes and donates computers and other electronic equipment to local charities , seniors&#8217; homes, children’s societies and other community-based organizations.</p>

<p> Equipment Accepted: </p>

<p>&nbsp; - Computers <br />
- Monitors<br />
- Laptops<br />
- PC Parts &amp; Accessories<br />
- Scanners<br />
- Servers<br />
- Hubs<br />
- Networking Equipment<br />
- Wires &amp; Cables<br />
- Plotters<br />
- Projection Screens<br />
- Telecommunication<br />
- Devices<br />
- Cell-Phones <br />
- VCR/DVD<br />
- Phones <br />
- Mac Equipment<br />
- Server Racks<br />
- Satellite/Wireless<br />
- Audio/Stereo<br />
- All mobile devices</p>

<p>NOT ACCEPTING</p>

<p>TV’s or APPLIANCES</p>

<p><br />
Please call Joanna Trebon<br />
604 215 4483<br />
For questions </span></span>
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      <title>Aladdin the Panto</title>
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      <published>2009-10-03T07:23:32Z</published>
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<p>Looking for a family friendly outing to begin the holiday season? Over the last 24 years the Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s annual musical panto has entertained literally tens of thousands of youngsters and their families. This year’s magical production of Aladdin promises to be the group’s biggest and brightest yet.</p>

<p>Will Aladdin save Princess So Posh from the evil Abanazar? What will happen to the Genie and his magic lamp? Join them, along with Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee, Swanki Poo and other hilarious panto characters, as they whisk you away to a whole new world of laughs, toe-tapping tunes, lively dancing and general panto mayhem.</p>

<p>Get ready to belt out the audience participation song, boo the villains and cheer for the good guys. Magnificent sets and beautiful costumes will have you spellbound as the talented cast take you on an exciting and colourful magic carpet ride.</p>

<p>Aladdin will be presented at the Surrey Arts Centre Main Stage theatre, 88th Avenue and King George Highway, from November 25 to December 6. Evening performances, Wednesday to Saturday are at 7:30 pm, with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 pm.</p>

<p>The G&amp;S society’s last three productions sold out, so be sure to get your wish and order your tickets now! The Surrey Arts Centre box office is open Monday to Sunday from noon to 5 pm and Thursday until 7 pm. Purchase tickets in person, online at <a href="https://secure1.city.surrey.bc.ca/cgi-bin/tm.cgi">https://secure1.city.surrey.bc.ca/cgi-bin/tm.cgi</a>, or by phone at 604-501-5566.</p>

<p>For more information visit the Fraser Valley Gilbert &amp; Sullivan Society’s website at <a href="http://www.fvgss.org">http://www.fvgss.org</a>.
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      <title>Vancouver&#8217;s Top Model Search is back! Accepting Applications Now!</title>
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      <published>2009-03-02T18:46:26Z</published>
      <updated>2009-03-05T22:28:33Z</updated>
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        <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><b>Vancouver&#8217;s Top Model Search</b></span><span style="color:blue;"></span></p>

<p>The 5th annual River Rock Resort ITM Model Look North America contest is back!</p>

<p>ITM is looking for females between 16 and 26, who are passionate about the fashion industry and aspire to become a top international model.&nbsp; <br />
Over $10,000 in prizes, including an all-expense paid trip to China. </p>

<p><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Apply Now at <em><a href="http://www.itmmodel.com">http://www.itmmodel.com</a></em>.&nbsp; </span></b><br />
Deadline: April 1, 2009</p>

<p>Proceeds from this year&#8217;s finale show will benefit the <b>BC Cancer Foundation</b>.</p>

<p>Presented by CHMB AM1320<br />
Benifitting BC Cancer Foundation</p>

<p>Sponsored by River Rock Casino Resort, Rogers Wireless, Omni Diversity Television, Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver, Red Rain Energy Drink, Bluefly, JC Studio, The Art Institute of Vancouver, ToyWatch, [yellow tail], Lamar Transit Advertising, Richmond News and Asian Pacific Post Newspapers.
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      <title>Do good while traveling!!!</title>
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      <published>2009-09-11T12:34:01Z</published>
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      <author><name>conster</name></author>
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        <p>Hey All,</p>

<p>I hear everyone talking about taking trips to South Africa or Kenya to build the communities and build new homes thesedays.&nbsp; I would love to contribute, but I&#8217;ve got tons of obligations at home.&nbsp; I just don&#8217;t have that time, and when I am &#8220;off&#8221; work, I do want to relax. But, I recently came upon this article in the Vancouver Sun newspaper about local celebrities hosting trips for charity.&nbsp; I thought, what a great idea!&nbsp; So I looked more into it.&nbsp; There&#8217;s this volunteer committee that organizes these trips and they&#8217;re endorsed by local celebrities such as Chef John Bishop and Radio Personality Vicki Gabereau (she is actually a part of the committee).&nbsp; So just so you guys know, there are ways you can contribute by just taking a trip with your kids, your parents, your friends and relaxing.&nbsp; That&#8217;s why I wanted to spread the word.</p>

<p>One I am contemplating on going on is the Vicki Gabereau train journey, which also features John Bishop and Ron James.&nbsp; It&#8217;s to Banff with 5 -star everything.&nbsp; At first, I didn&#8217;t know who to call but I found out that Carlson Wagonlit Travel Kerrisdale helps organize it.&nbsp; To save you guys time, here&#8217;s the phone: 604-264-0552 and email cwtravel at shaw dot ca.&nbsp; Let me you if you&#8217;re interested too!&nbsp; Oh by the way, part of the funds are going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.&nbsp; Has anyone been on one of these yet?&nbsp; It&#8217;s my first time, so I wonder how it is&#8230;.. oh deadline is next Tuesday, so think fast!
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      <title>Gallery Exhibit Opening Night.</title>
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      <published>2009-08-02T15:40:10Z</published>
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        <p>Vancouver Altered: A Group Photography Exhibit is having its opening celebration August 6th from 5-8pm at On The Rise Artist Collective, 2231 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3G1 <a href="http://www.ontheriseac.ca">http://www.ontheriseac.ca</a> <br />
On The Rise is excited to be holding our first photography exhibit, it will focus in on the concept of urban change in Metro Vancouver and will showcase works by such contributing artists as Andrew M. Firestone, Fiona Howarth, Daniel deRegt, Michael Boland, Christopher Bevacqua, Kathleen Hinkel and Melody Chan<br />
Vancouver Altered will be showing until August 30th
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    <entry>
      <title>CO&#45;ED TOUCH FOOTBALL LEAGUE</title>
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      <published>2009-07-25T01:22:01Z</published>
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      <author><name>Tyrone</name></author>
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        <p><b>The Vancouver Touch Football League Summer Season Is Here! </p>

<p>FUN For All Ages </p>

<p>Men And Women </p>

<p>Cost Is ONLY $40.00 For 6 Games Plus A T-Shirt </p>

<p>Sunday Afternoon Plus Mid Week Games Starting At 7:p.m. </p>

<p>Call Ty For More Info: (778) 828-0660 <br />
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      <title>Photo Contest &#45; Maple Ridge</title>
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      <published>2009-07-21T16:33:18Z</published>
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        <p>Maple Ridge is hosting a photo contest at <a href="http://www.mapleridgeweekends.com/photo-contest">http://www.mapleridgeweekends.com/photo-contest</a>.</p>

<p>The first photo contest is from July 1 – July 30 so there’s no time to waste. Check out the website for more details about the contest.
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