It’s Mining Week in BC and to celebrate, the Britannia Mine Museum — our favourite Sea-to-Sky mining attraction — is hosting their annual Family Fun Day. Photo courtesy of Britannia Mine on Facebook What: Britannia Mine Museum Family Fun Day Where: Britannia Beach along the Sea to Sky (you can’t miss it!) When: Saturday, May […]

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week in Vancouver (May 4 to May 10), which is part of a national campaign to encourage Canadians to get prepared for disasters. To spread the word, the City of Vancouver supplied the following information for me to share: Vancouver Emergency Preparedness Week Vancouver is in an earthquake zone–just two weeks ago, […]

Flirting with summer temperatures, May leads us into a sizzling season of fun in our community starting off with BC Youth Week, the re-opening of local farmers markets, art shows, concerts, and more. Photo credit: Philip on Flickr Jump to: Thursday, May 1st to Sunday, May 4th, 2014 Jump to: Monday, May 5th to Sunday, […]

Celebrate youth in our community during BC Youth Week, taking place May 1st through May 7th, 2014. Youth Week is an international celebration recognizing the value, diversity and positive contributions youth make in their communities. Be sure to catch one of many events including everything from sporting events and art shows to award ceremonies and […]

The Surrey Party for the Planet, one of BC’s largest Earth Day celebrations, is happening this Saturday, April 26, 2014 at The Plaza at New City Hall. John and I have been to every Party for the Planet as I’ve had the pleasure of being a sponsor every year since the event began in 2011. […]

Surrey Youth Fest is taking place Saturday May 3rd, during BC Youth Week. Surrey Youth Fest will feature a city-wide basketball and break-dance showcase, and much more. Surrey Youth Fest 2014 Events Main Event | Saturday May 3rd | Guildford Recreation Centre Youth Fest, Surrey’s largest celebration for youth has merged with the City-wide Basketball […]

It’s Autism Awareness Month and that means that the Canucks Autism Network (“CAN”) is hosting its CAN Family Festival on Saturday, April 12th. What: Canucks Autism Network Free Family Festival Where Jack Poole Plaza (Vancouver Convention Centre) When: Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 10:00am-2:30pm Cost: Free. Open to the public. All ages welcome. The day […]

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Dr. Jane Goodall’s Spring 2014 Lecture Tour is coming to The Orpheum in Vancouver on Tuesday, March 25th. Arguably one of the most influential and inspiring thought leaders in wildlife research and conservation, Dr. Jane Goodall will be reflecting on the extraordinary change the world has seen since she first began her research of chimpanzees, […]

The Vancouver St Patrick’s Day Parade will take place Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 11:00am in downtown Vancouver. As a part of CelticFest Vancouver, the 10th annual parade will be surrounded by activities and free family fun. Happy celebrants, parade-goers and participants alike join the fun at the parade. Folks dress up in green, sometimes […]