Spoken Word Toastmasters is a new and vibrant club that is dedicated in helping its members and guests improve communication and leadership skills while building confidence and self-esteem. We meet each Thursday evening at 7\:00pm at Royal Oak Community Church\, 7175 Royal Oak Avenue in Burnaby. Rear door. One block south of Royal Oak Skytrain Station. We warmly welcome guests and new members. For more info on Spoken Word\, contact Bernie at 604-521-7240 or email thelonepostman@yahoo.ca
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080909T013000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081109T023000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6479 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6479 SUMMARY:Singles Fitness Boot Camp DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get in shape and meet new singles at the same time? At Singles Bootcamp you get a chance to do that and a whole lot more. You will have the opportunity to take part in a one month Bootcamp that includes fitness and health assessments\, interactive exercises\, daily health tips\, and one hell of a butt kicking!
Over a one month period you will participate in two sessions a week. The Bootcamp begins with a fitness assessment so that everyone has a starting point and is able to measure their improvement at the end.
The pre and post assessment consist of\:
• A weigh-in and body fat assessment
• A cardiovascular endurance test
• A muscular endurance test
• A core stability test
Throughout the sessions your group will participate in interactive exercises. The exercises will range in difficulty to accommodate all participants at any fitness level. Every session will start with a warm up\, then a cardio portion\, followed by strength and core exercises. All flexibility segments will then follow in which you will be given stretching exercises to complete as your body cools down. Each class will finish with a post-workout snack and socializing.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081008T013000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081008T050000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6608 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6608 SUMMARY:A Month of Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:BOREALIS STRING QUARTET
Tuesday\, October 7\, 2008
Doors open at 6\:30 PM
Come for a drink\, or a meal!
Music starts around 8\:00 PM
Cover Charge\: just $15
A Month of Tuesdays returns to the Cellar Restaurant &\; Jazz Club (3611 West Broadway @ Dunbar). Described as \\"delectable”\, “forceful” and “rhapsodic\\" (Times Colonist)\, the Borealis String Quartet is one of the most engaging chamber music ensembles in Vancouver. They have consistently sold out every concert they have played for Music on Main. Book your tickets now and find out why!
Order your tickets today for reserved seating! Call Tickets Tonight at 604.684.2787 or click on www.ticketstonight.ca. Note\: The Cellar is licensed as a restaurant and is therefore open to all ages.
More Info\: www.musiconmain.ca | 604.879.9888 | info@musiconmain.ca
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081008T193000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081008T213000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6568 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6568 SUMMARY:The Last Beach Bungalow - \\"Colour & Character\\" Presentation & Book Signing DESCRIPTION:Jennie Nash\, author of the recently released novel\, The Last Beach Bungalow (Berkley Trade\, February ’08) is teaming up with Benjamin Moore Paints and the Canadian Cancer Society to bring colour inspiration and confidence to Vancouver\, British Columbia.
Nash will be appearing at the VanDusen Gardens\, 5251 Oak Street\; Vancouver on October 8th 2008 from 12\:30 pm – 2\:30 pm for a special presentation and book signing\, serving high tea\, with each guest receiving an autographed copy of The Last Beach Bungalow. She will also be appearing\, on the same day at the Newlands Golf and Country Club\, 21025 48th Avenue\; Langley from 7\:00 pm – 9\:00 pm for a special presentation and book signing\, serving dessert\, with each guest receiving an autographed copy of The Last Beach Bungalow.
Joining her for both presentations is Benjamin Moore's colour expert and frequent CityLine presenter Sharon Grech.
Grech and Nash will discuss key scenes from the book and will also examine colour and character—how colour can impact your emotions\, how it can reflect a personality\, and how it is a fundamental building block in creating the comforts and completeness of your home.
Rendezvous Club is Vancouver’s undisputed expert in quality Singles Events. If you have yet to try one of our Speed Dating events\, sign up and see what all the hype is about.
Take this opportunity to come and meet 15 different singles from Vancouver. Why waste time reading online profiles\, or spend thousands of dollars on a match maker? Come and meet 15 people face to face and be your own match maker\, because after all\, who knows what you are looking for better than YOU!
For Full details\, please visit www.rclub.ca or call 604 729 5990
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081010T023000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081010T043000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6590 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6590 SUMMARY:Global Warming\: The scale of the problem and the path to the solution DESCRIPTION:Free Public Lecture Thursday\, October 9\, 7\:30 pm\, Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre Campus\, 515 West Hastings\, Room 1400\, Vancouver\, BC
As seating is limited\, reservations are recommended. Reservations\: cs-science@sfu.ca or 778.782.5466
This talk will focus on the content of Dr. Weaver's recently published book\:
\\"Keeping our Cool\: Canada in a Warming World\\" (Viking Canada). The foundations of the science of global warming will be presented and a discussion of our present climate will be framed within a historical perspective of the Earth's climate over the last 650\,000 years. The range of projections of climate change over the next century will be summarized and the public confusion arising from the media portrayal of the science and its entry into the political arena will be discussed. Finally\, how the Kyoto
Protocol and other potential international policy options fit within the framework of necessary actions required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will be reviewed.
Bio
Dr. Andrew J. Weaver is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in climate
modelling and analysis in the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences\, University
of Victoria (UVic). He joined UVic in 1992 after serving three years as Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) University
Research Fellow in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences\,
These puppies( chihuahua/maltese &\; yorkie) are super cute\,and very very small.
shots\,wormings\,&\; guaranteed on genetics.
will weigh below 3bs full grown
ready for loving homes\:
email\: candy_amyotte@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081011T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081011T190000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6591 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6591 SUMMARY:World Breastfeeding Challenge and Celebration 2008 DESCRIPTION:Mothers are invited to help Vancouver Coastal Health set the world record for the most mothers breastfeeding at one time and in one place. The Breastfeeding Challenge is a global event that supports breastfeeding and its many health benefits. Mothers and babies will attend events across Canada\, the U.S.\, the Philippines\, Malaysia\, Bermuda and several countries in Europe in this friendly competition for the claim to breastfeeding fame.
Join our teams at the Trout Lake Community Centre (3350 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver) or the Lynn Valley Village (1277 Lynn Valley Road\, North Vancouver) for a family friendly event with refreshments and prizes. Official \\"latch on\\" time is at 11 a.m. The winning region will be announced during the event. For more information and a list of participating sites\, visit www.babyfriendly.ca.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081014T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081014T230000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6342 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6342 SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra with Daniel Mirecki DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra means Yogic sleep. This part of the Tantric Yoga tradition uses a specific practice which induces extraordinarily deep relaxation. Far more than just relaxation technology\, it is a way to penetrate the veil which separates the conscious and subconscious minds. An active guided meditation using technology only recently confirmed by neuro-scientific research\, it is used to manifest any desired condition and especially higher intentions in ones existence. In the tradition on the yogic practice yoga nidra is also used by Yogis to purify the Samskaras\, the deep impressions that are the driving force behind Karma.
Location\: Centre for Peace\, (1825 West 16th Ave\, Van.) In the Great Hall
Instructor\: Daniel Mirecki
$75+gst
Registration Required\:
call 604-682-2121 or 604-676-8812
The 4th annual Taste of Yaletown event will run October 14 – 26th\, 2008.
The event invites Vancouver’s food and wine enthusiasts to discover and enjoy the fantastic offerings of Yaletown’s premier restaurants\, who will offer guests a special three-course menu at set prices of $25\, $35 or $45. A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
Visit www.tasteofyaletown.com for participating restaurants and menu information. Contact the restaurants to make a reservation!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081015T013000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081015T050000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6609 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6609 SUMMARY:A Month of Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:RED CHAMBER
Tuesday\, October 14\, 2008
Doors open at 6\:30 PM
Come for a drink\, or a meal!
Music starts around 8\:00 PM
Cover Charge\: just $15
A Month of Tuesdays returns to the Cellar Restaurant &\; Jazz Club (3611 West Broadway @ Dunbar). Comprised entirely of traditional plucked Chinese instruments\, Red Chamber is an impassioned ensemble that spends as much time reflecting on the ancient sounds of the Imperial Court as they do exploring the realms of bluegrass\, jazz\, and new music. Pushing the boundaries of their instruments\, this fiery all-female ensemble performs with unparalleled power and fervour.
Order your tickets today for reserved seating! Call Tickets Tonight at 604.684.2787 or click on www.ticketstonight.ca. Note\: The Cellar is licensed as a restaurant and is therefore open to all ages.
More Info\: www.musiconmain.ca | 604.879.9888 | info@musiconmain.ca
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081016T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081116T020000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6582 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6582 SUMMARY:Rendezvous Club's Singles Fitness Boot Camps DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get in shape and meet new singles at the same time? At Singles Bootcamp you get a chance to do that and a whole lot more. You will have the opportunity to take part in a one month Bootcamp that includes fitness and health assessments\, interactive exercises\, daily health tips\, and one hell of a butt kicking!
Over a one month period you will participate in two sessions a week. The Bootcamp begins with a fitness assessment so that everyone has a starting point and is able to measure their improvement at the end.
The pre and post assessment consist of\:
• A weigh-in and body fat assessment
• A cardiovascular endurance test
• A muscular endurance test
• A core stability test
Throughout the sessions your group will participate in interactive exercises. The exercises will range in difficulty to accommodate all participants at any fitness level. Every session will start with a warm up\, then a cardio portion\, followed by strength and core exercises. All flexibility segments will then follow in which you will be given stretching exercises to complete as your body cools down. Each class will finish with a post-workout snack and socializing.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081016T023000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081016T050000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6578 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6578 SUMMARY:Rendezvous Club Speed Dating (Ages 40-50) DESCRIPTION:Rendezvous Club is Vancouver’s undisputed expert in quality Singles Events. If you have yet to try one of our Speed Dating events\, sign up and see what all the hype is about.
Take this opportunity to come and meet 15 different singles from Vancouver. Why waste time reading online profiles\, or spend thousands of dollars on a match maker? Come and meet 15 people face to face and be your own match maker\, because after all\, who knows what you are looking for better than YOU!
For Full details\, please visit www.rclub.ca or call 604 729 5990
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081017T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081020T000000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6596 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6596 SUMMARY:Seattle Bioneers DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Environmental Education Council is pleased to announce their second year of support for the Seattle Bioneers Conference!
Now in it's 19th year\, Bioneers brings together some of the world's most renowned and innovative people to present their ideas and experiences. They speak to a well educated\, interested\, and progressive audience willing to discuss solutions to current environmental and social justice issues.
This conference features a live satellite downlink of the Bioneers Conference in San Rafael\, CA for each of the morning plenary sessions. Click here for the list of 2008 plenary speakers.
We are currently accepting applications for speakers\, sponsors\, and presenters. Follow the above links to see where you can best fit in to this awesome event!
Please visit the Bioneers website at bioneers.org for more information about the Bioneers Conference and our partnership.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081018T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081019T030000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6586 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6586 SUMMARY:Everlasting Light DESCRIPTION:Everlasting Light
Music for choir and marimba\, featuring percussionist Anne-Julie Caron
Friday\, October 17\, 2008 at 8\:00pm &\; Saturday\, October 18\, 2008 at 8\:00pm
Ryerson United Church (2195 West 45th Avenue\, Vancouver)
$26/$22
Anne-Julie Caron\, one of the most sought after percussionists in the country\, has become well known for her unique flair\, stylish brilliance and polished sound. On October 17th &\; 18th she joins the Vancouver Cantata Singers for two evenings of spirited music for marimba and choir. This concert will highlight Everlasting Light\, a stunning 40-minute work for choir\, marimba\, bells and tuned crystal glasses by Juno award winning Canadian composer Christos Hatzis.
Also on the bill is the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by local composer and Cantata Singers choir member Kristopher Fulton entitled Fireflies. About his new piece\, Fulton writes\:
“I began to write Fireflies after seeing a photograph of a group of fireflies taken over a thirty-second exposure in the early evening. The resulting effect I can only describe as the most beautiful display of random streams of light frozen in the evening air. I asked myself... what would that sound like?”
Urban Wedding presents The Urban Wedding Gala at the Roundhouse Community Arts &\; Recreation Centre in the heart of Yaletown. This high end\, intimate bridal event allows brides and grooms to plan every aspect of their special day in the most elegant &\; urban of settings. Attendees will find everything they need for their wedding in a relaxed atmosphere. View the latest couture gowns and men's formal wear in a designer fashion show\, experience food tasting and innovative floral designs\, meet the most celebrated wedding professionals and speak directly to the experts in music\, stationery\, photography\, make-up\, honeymoons\, and much more.
Register online now for your FREE ticket
http\://www.urbanwedding.com/gala.html
Rendezvous Club is Vancouver’s undisputed expert in quality Singles Events. If you have yet to try one of our Speed Dating events\, sign up and see what all the hype is about.
Take this opportunity to come and meet 15 different singles from Vancouver. Why waste time reading online profiles\, or spend thousands of dollars on a match maker? Come and meet 15 people face to face and be your own match maker\, because after all\, who knows what you are looking for better than YOU!
For Full details\, please visit www.rclub.ca or call 604 729 5990
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081022T013000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081022T050000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6610 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6610 SUMMARY:A Month of Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:THE DAVIDSBÜNDLER DUO
Tuesday\, October 21\, 2008
Doors open at 6\:30 PM
Come for a drink\, or a meal!
Music starts around 8\:00 PM
Cover Charge\: just $15
A Month of Tuesdays returns to the Cellar Restaurant &\; Jazz Club (3611 West Broadway @ Dunbar). Violist Reg Quiring and pianist Rosemary O’Connor are The Davidsbündler Duo\, known for their exciting and deeply engaging exploration of the viola and piano repertoire. For their Music on Main debut they present a program of dramatic and hauntingly beautiful 20th century works including pieces by Darius Milhaud\, Toru Takemitsu\, Benjamin Britten\, and Paul Hindemith.
Order your tickets today for reserved seating! Call Tickets Tonight at 604.684.2787 or click on www.ticketstonight.ca. Note\: The Cellar is licensed as a restaurant and is therefore open to all ages.
More Info\: www.musiconmain.ca | 604.879.9888 | info@musiconmain.ca
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081023T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081023T040000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6677 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6677 SUMMARY:Canada Ocean Lecture - Lament for a Nation's Oceans DESCRIPTION:A lament—a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. A fair depiction of how one might feel about the state of the oceans? Unduly strong? Overly pessimistic? And does a lament necessarily imply irretrievable loss? Or can it identify targets for politically supported\, scientifically defensible strategies for conservation and recovery? Since the extension of the Exclusive Economic Zone to 200 nautical miles\, a single human generation has passed during which Canada’s oceans have experienced unprecedented biological change. The Atlantic has borne witness to the Atlantic Cod. The iconic Pacific salmon and Canada’s largest fish (Basking Shark\, White Sturgeon)\, all of which depend on the coastal waters of BC\, are imperilled throughout much of their respective ranges. The Arctic\, no longer a refuge from the environmental detritus of socio-economic ambivalence\, is home to culturally and biologically integral species\, such as Polar Bear&\; Beluga\,that are increasingly threatened with extinction. Biological depredation of the waters bordered by the longest coastline in the world ultimately reflects ineffectual leadership &\;disingenuous commitment to environmental sustainability. There is a clear need to replace governmental &\; societal lip service with meaningful responses to over-exploitation\, habitat alteration\, and climate change.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081023T023000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081023T050000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6580 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6580 SUMMARY:Rendezvous Club Speed Dating (Ages 25-35) DESCRIPTION:Rendezvous Club is Vancouver’s undisputed expert in quality Singles Events. If you have yet to try one of our Speed Dating events\, sign up and see what all the hype is about.
Take this opportunity to come and meet 15 different singles from Vancouver. Why waste time reading online profiles\, or spend thousands of dollars on a match maker? Come and meet 15 people face to face and be your own match maker\, because after all\, who knows what you are looking for better than YOU!
For Full details\, please visit www.rclub.ca or call 604 729 5990
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081024T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081024T050000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6573 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6573 SUMMARY:TANYA TAGAQ\, throat singer\, with cellist Cris Derksen & DJ Michael Red DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 23\, 2008 at 8\:00 PM
Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street\, Vancouver)
Bar opens at 7\:00 PM. Concert at 8\:00 PM. Bar stays open afterward. All ages welcome.
Tickets $25 ($15 students) Call Tickets Tonight at 604.684.2787 or click on www.ticketstonight.ca.
“Tanya Tagaq ... is an Inuit throat singer\, although whole-body singer is more like it. And soul singer\, in any sense you might care to think of that term.” - LA Times
Primal\, erotic\, experimental\, Tanya Taqaq is hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of Inuit throat singing” (David Harrington\, Kronos Quartet) and “like Edith Piaf or something\, totally emotional” (Björk). Her innovative\, solo style of throat singing pushes the boundaries of emotion and expresses the primitive instincts that still reside deep within our flesh. To open Music on Main’s Main Series\, Tanya joins forces with cellist Cris Derksen and DJ Michael Red for a concert that will leave you breathless.
More information\: www.musiconmain.ca | 604.879.9888 | info@musiconmain.ca
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081024T153000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081024T234400Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6605 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6605 SUMMARY:FASD Service Fair DESCRIPTION:The FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Collaboration Roundtables has organized an exciting day of learning\, discussing and networking about FASD opening to all service providers\, parents and the public. The day will feature\: opening remarks by Alana Gauley (a young woman living with FASD)\, training by John Gotoweic\; over 20 agencies displaying FASD information tables\, panel presentations\, and facilitated discussion groups.
Date\: Friday\, October 24\, 2008
Time\: 8\:30am - 4\:00pm
Location\: Templeton Secondary School
Address\: 727 Templeton Drive\, Vancouver BC
Registration fee\: $15.00
Website\: www.fasdroundtables.ca
Contact\:
Tel\: 604-412-7950
E-mail\: mailbox@pcrs.ca
Mail\: #201 - 2830 Grandview Highway\, Vancouver BC V5M 2C9
Rendezvous Club is Vancouver’s undisputed expert in quality Singles Events. If you have yet to try one of our Speed Dating events\, sign up and see what all the hype is about.
Take this opportunity to come and meet 15 different singles from Vancouver. Why waste time reading online profiles\, or spend thousands of dollars on a match maker? Come and meet 15 people face to face and be your own match maker\, because after all\, who knows what you are looking for better than YOU!
For Full details\, please visit www.rclub.ca or call 604 729 5990
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081026T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081026T040000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6676 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6676 SUMMARY:BMO Boo-la-thon in Support of Kids Help Phone DESCRIPTION:BMO Boo-la-thon in Support of Kids Help Phone – October 25 2008
People of all ages are invited to grab their best costume and join BMO Bank of Montreal at the BMO Boo-la-thon in support of Kids Help Phone. This Halloween-themed bowling event takes place on Saturday\, October 25 at the Zone in Richmond and all funds raised support Kids Help. www.kidshelpphone.ca/boolathon
To register your boo-ling team and reserve your lane time\, or for more information about this ghoulishly great event\, please visit www.kidshelpphone.ca/boolathon
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081029T013000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081029T050000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6611 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6611 SUMMARY:A Month of Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:MELANIE KRUEGER\, SOPRANO &\; DANIEL CHOW\, PIANO
Tuesday\, October 28\, 2008
Doors open at 6\:30 PM
Come for a drink\, or a meal!
Music starts around 8\:00 PM
Cover Charge\: just $15
A Month of Tuesdays returns to the Cellar Restaurant &\; Jazz Club (3611 West Broadway @ Dunbar). Join highly acclaimed musicians Melanie Krueger (soprano) and Daniel Chow (piano) for a fun and passionate evening of exquisite song that delves into the world of cabaret\, operetta\, tango and more! Highlights include Schoenberg’s Brettl-Lieder (Cabaret Songs)\, songs by Leonard Cohen and Kurt Weill\, and tango pieces performed with special guest accordionist Sara Ciantar.
Order your tickets today for reserved seating! Call Tickets Tonight at 604.684.2787 or click on www.ticketstonight.ca. Note\: The Cellar is licensed as a restaurant and is therefore open to all ages.
More Info\: www.musiconmain.ca | 604.879.9888 | info@musiconmain.ca
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081029T023000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081029T050000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6593 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6593 SUMMARY:Sailing the North West Passage DESCRIPTION:The French 75-foot sloop Southern Star left Norway mid-May to start a one-year circumnavigation of North America\, sailing through the fabled North West passage this summer with a crew of journalists and scientists. Skipper Olivier Pitras will deliver a fascinating presentation of this expedition\, from Norway to Vancouver through the North West passage and the Bering Strait. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover the North West Passage\, and witness how climate change is affecting our world.
Organized by the Bluewater Cruising Association in partnership with the Vancouver Maritime Museum
When\: Tuesday October 28\, 7.30 pm
Where\: Scottish Cultural Centre\, 8886 Hudson Street\, Vancouver V6P 4N2
Information\: Bluewater Cruising Association www.bluewatercruising.org Tel\: 1-877-214-4917
Tickets\: Public $10\; BCA and VMM Members $5
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081030T184500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081030T203000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6571 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6571 SUMMARY:Donkey or Elephant?\: The Impact on Canada after the Circus Ends DESCRIPTION:As Barack Obama and John McCain formulate their policy platforms\, Canadians need to pay keen attention to the candidate’s views. Beyond American priorities\, what are the current bilateral issues that will determine the shape of the Canada-U.S. relationship?
Key questions surround the future of NAFTA\, the thickening border\, energy\, trade and environmental policy\, as well as homeland security and defence. Where do Obama and McCain stand on these topics\, and what will the reverberating effects of their policies be across the border? Canadian interests hang in the balance as we wait to see who moves into the White House.
Dr. Moens is a professor of international relations at Simon Fraser University. An expert in American foreign policy\, he has published numerous books and articles on American presidential decision-making\, as well as North American and European security issues.
Join us for a timely and informative discussion!
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Location\: Fraser Institute Boardroom
Street\: 4th Floor – 1770 Burrard St.
City/Town\: Vancouver\, BC
Agenda\:
11\:45 am Registration &\; Lunch
12\:15 pm Presentation
1\:30 pm Adjournment
Event Fee (Includes lunch)\:
General - $35.00
Student - $20.00
TO REGISTER\:
http\://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S\,M3\,6504114f-7e6a-48e5-a123-fa978a1d7965
Canadian Fitness Professionals (Can-Fit-Pro) is coming to beautiful British Columbia with an exclusive group fitness conference in Vancouver! All-star presenter line-up\, an exciting and diverse curriculum\, large trade show offering great deals on fitness products\, special events and more! Visit www.canfitpro.com/vancouver for more details.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20081007T182849Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081102T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081102T233000Z UID:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6560 URL;VALUE=URI:http://urbanvancouver.com/node/6560 SUMMARY:2008 BC SPCA Biscuit Fund Benefit Concert! DESCRIPTION:Steeljack Music Group presents the 2008 BC SPCA Biscuit Fund Benefit Concert!
November 2\, 2008 at 3pm
James Cowan Theatre at Shadbolt Centre\, Burnaby
Doors open at 2pm. Concert begins at 3pm.
Presented by Steel Jack Music Group\, this live-music and multi-media event features recording artist Sara Lynn. Treat yourself to a great afternoon out by joining us for this exciting all ages show and you'll also be treating animals in need of medical care to a second chance at finding a new loving home.
Tickets are $16 and all ticket proceeds will go towards the BC SPCA Biscuit Fund.
TO ORDER TICKETS ON THE BC SPCA SECURE ONLINE WEBSITE VISIT WWW.BISCUITFUND.COM!
To order tickets over the phone call 604-647-1329.
Please note that all tickets are general seating only. For more information on the Artist visit www.saralynnmusic.com.
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