Archive for the category "family"

Spring Break Skate at Park Royal & Shops at Morgan Crossing 2012

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Kids and families are preparing for spring break this year by planning trips, activities at home, and adventures around the city. Two local shopping destinations will be hosting all-weather spring skate events that will cost nothing more than a donation to a local cause. Spring Skate at Park Royal Where: Park Royal South, behind Osaka […]

A Year with Frog and Toad at Carousel Theatre

Comments 39 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Carousel Theatre, the award-winning theatre for young people on Granville Island, presents A Year with Frog and Toad starting Saturday, March 3, 2012. Todd Talbot, Allan Zinyk. Photo by Tim Matheson for Carousel Theatre. “After playing to sold out houses and critical acclaim in 2010, Carousel Theatre is proud to bring the musical treat A […]

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 […]