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Write On, Vancouver, a Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:32:03 -0500

Start: Jan 26 2010 - 6:29pm

End: May 29 2010 - 6:29pm

Former president of Novelists, Inc., a popular columnist and public speaker, and author of the highly acclaimed Rejection, Romance & Royalties, The Wacky World of a Working Writer, Laura Resnick is the special guest speaker at this year’s Write On, Vancouver. She is also a published romance writer with a brand-new release this month, Doppelgangster.

Write On, Vancouver, hosted by the Romance Writers of America Greater Vancouver Chapter (RWA-GVC®) is a mini-conference that offers something for every writer, from rookies to pros. Resnick’s two workshops, “Story Development” and “An Interactive Industry Q&A,” are guaranteed to be a learning experience.

Other anticipated presenters include Eileen Cook, Terri Smolar and Nancy Warren, with workshops on “Perfecting Your Pitch,” “Building Your Brand,” and “The Conflict’s in the Character… and the Character’s in the Conflict,” respectively.

Registration: Sally Collins, SallyCollins@shaw.ca

Write On, Vancouver Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers
www.rwagvc.com/events.html

Romance Writers of America®-Greater Vancouver Chapter
www.rwagvc.com

Write On, Vancouver, a Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:32:15 -0500

Start: Jan 26 2010 - 6:29pm

End: May 29 2010 - 6:29pm

Registration: Sally Collins, SallyCollins@shaw.ca

Write On, Vancouver Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers
www.rwagvc.com/events.html

Romance Writers of America®-Greater Vancouver Chapter
www.rwagvc.com

Write On, Vancouver, a Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:34:20 -0500

Start: Jan 26 2010 - 6:29pm

End: May 29 2010 - 6:29pm

Registration: Sally Collins, SallyCollins@shaw.ca

Write On, Vancouver Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers
www.rwagvc.com/events.html

Romance Writers of America®-Greater Vancouver Chapter
www.rwagvc.com

Write On, Vancouver, a Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:35:00 -0500

Start: Jan 26 2010 - 6:29pm

End: May 29 2010 - 6:29pm

Registration: Sally Collins, SallyCollins@shaw.ca

Write On, Vancouver Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers
www.rwagvc.com/events.html

Romance Writers of America®-Greater Vancouver Chapter
www.rwagvc.com

Write On, Vancouver, a Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:36:16 -0500

Start: Jan 26 2010 - 6:29pm

End: May 29 2010 - 6:29pm

Registration: Sally Collins, SallyCollins@shaw.ca

Write On, Vancouver Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers
www.rwagvc.com/events.html

Romance Writers of America®-Greater Vancouver Chapter
www.rwagvc.com

Write On, Vancouver, a Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:38:36 -0500

Start: Jan 26 2010 - 6:29pm

End: May 29 2010 - 6:29pm

Registration: Sally Collins, SallyCollins@shaw.ca

Write On, Vancouver Mini-Conference for Fiction Writers
www.rwagvc.com/events.html

Romance Writers of America®-Greater Vancouver Chapter
www.rwagvc.com

Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp - Register for April

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:37:28 -0500

Start: Feb 28 2010 - 5:26pm

End: Mar 27 2010 - 5:26pm

WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP – April 2010 Registration Now Open
Presented by Raz Chan Fitness and Mobile Personal Training

Whether you’re training for the spring marathons or wanting to get in shape before Spring Break, try out our Women’s Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp!

We’re the original women’s cardio kickboxing bootcamp, and our popular class includes boxing technique, kickboxing drills, core cardio exercises to work out your abs, glutes and legs, and plenty of variety to keep each class interesting and fun. Since introducing our successful Bootcamp program five years ago, we’ve had the pleasure of training loyal clients, six days a week, every month. Our clients have dropped dress sizes, gained self-confidence, and felt more energetic and empowered. Suitable for all fitness levels. View video clips and photos of previous Bootcamp classes at http://www.razchanfitness.com.

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
All Bootcamps are 3x/week (12 sessions). Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates. Please select from ONE of the times/locations below - due to space limitations, we do not permit "mix and match" of schedules.

Participants are required to come to class with handwraps and cardio boxing gloves.

Date Great Vancouver Singles with 25dates.com Speed Dating!

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:02:55 -0500

Start: Mar 24 2010 - 7:00pm

End: Mar 24 2010 - 10:00pm

Meet 20 singles in one night! Hosted by Canada's premier speed dating company; 25dates.com (as featured on CNN Headline News). This event is for Men ages 35-45 and Women ages 30-40. Come out for this fabulous night which includes hors d'oeuvres and your chance to meet up to 20 singles.
Don't get a match? Come back for free!
Sign up for this or other events at: http://www.25dates.com

Discover Dance! Flamenco Rosario

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:14:30 -0500

Start: Mar 25 2010 - 12:00pm

End: Mar 25 2010 - 1:00pm

The Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! noon series showcases the brilliant footwork and breathtaking virtuosity of flamenco, with an exhilarating performance by Flamenco Rosario. Flamenco Ayer Y Hoy (Then and Now) traces the development of this dance form with a program of traditional and contemporary flamenco, introduced by Artistic Director Rosario Ancer and Musical Director Victor Kolstee and performed by company dancers.
Tickets $10/$7 from www.ticketstonight.ca. Info: www.thedancecentre.ca.

Ceroc Dance Spring Ball

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:43:29 -0400

Start: Mar 26 2010 - 7:30pm

End: Mar 26 2010 - 11:30pm

Our annual Ceroc Spring Ball will be held on Friday March 26th 2010 and will be as awesome as ever! This is your chance to "Dress To Impress" and wow everyone with your gorgeousness as well as your dance moves! All dance lessons (@ 8, 9 & 10pm) will be at the beginner level so it's the perfect night for those who are new to this social dancing lark. No partner necessary as everyone mixes! Dance lessons, social dancing, games for mingling, fabulous DJs, air-con, licensed bar all for $12. Must be 19+. Billy Bishop Hall, 1407 Laburnum, Kits Beach. For more info: www.cerocvancouver.ca. P.S. You'll never know who you'll meet - we've had one Ceroc wedding this year as a result of our 2008 Spring Ball!

Vancouver Voices Vocal Competition

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:26:19 -0400

Start: Mar 27 2010 - 1:00pm

End: Mar 27 2010 - 5:00pm

Auditions for Vancouver Voices vocal contest take place on Saturday March 27th from 1-5PM

Prizes include: $2,000.00 cash - Studiotime/demos, Vocal lessons, Photo Shoot, Media Exposure, Access to Industry Professionals and live performance opportunities.

Visit http://www.valley-voices.ca for more information.

Lez Hookup: Lesbian Speed Dating

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:54:40 -0500

Start: Apr 3 2010 - 5:30pm

End: Apr 3 2010 - 8:30pm

New to the city?
.....Or maybe you're just looking to make new friends
...Perhaps you're needing a change of pace.

Remember: She wouldn't be at a Lez Hookup event if she wasn't looking too.

Lez Hookup is at St. Augustine's
The suggested age for this event is 30+

St. Augustine's (formerly The End Cafe) is a daylight-soaked café near the Commercial/Broadway SkyTrain station. The staff is super-friendly and the waitresses are pretty cute ;)

Date: Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM

Where: St. Augustine's - 2360 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

Price: $26 - includes one free drink and appy's

You must pre-register to attend any event.

Registration is required and available upon ticket purchase at www.lezhookup.com

More details can be found at
http://www.lezhookup.com/Registration.php