Archive for the category "family"

March Events in Metro Vancouver 2012

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

We have to wait a little longer for March this year, with a bonus leap day in February, but it will be well worth it. From events surrounding International Women’s Day to CelticFest Vancouver, there will be plenty to do around town . I will also have a round-up next week listing some of my […]

E. Pauline Johnson Exhibit at Stanley Park Nature House

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

In honor of International Women’s Day in March, the Stanley Park Nature House will feature an exhibit about E. Pauline Johnson – Canadian poet and stage performer. I have profiled Pauline a few times before, even making a few pilgrimages to her modest monument between Ferguson Point and Third Beach in Stanley Park. Pauline, whose […]

Big Baby Drive at Oakridge

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Big Baby Drive is coming to Oakridge Centre this spring, in partnership with the Metro Vancouver YWCA, to collect donations of baby supplies. Organized by One Big Movement, the goal is to collect more than 1,000 pieces of baby food, clothing, diapers, and more. Photo credit: Fuschia Foot on Flickr Location Oakridge Centre at […]

Science World Teen Events: SWEET

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Science World at TELUS World of Science has always been a place for young and old to learn and have fun. Now, they’re reaching out to teens through their SWEET programming (Science World Extravagant Evenings for Teens) with special events aimed at youth ages 13 to 18. Photo credit: Wynonna on Flickr – Submitted to […]

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada 2012

Comments 44 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada will be live from Prince Edward Island on the CBC February 11, 2012. Starting at 11:00am, the Edmonton Oilers will face the Ottawa Senators, the Jets will play the Penguins, the Habs will fight the Leafs, and the Vancouver Canucks will face-off with the Calgary Flames at 7:00pm. Photo credit: […]