It’s almost time for Pirate Pak Day at White Spot where the purchase of regular kids Pirate Pak and exclusive Adult Pirate Paks will go to a great cause.
White Spot Pirate Pak Day
On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 White Spot will donate $2 from every Pirate Pak sold to Zajac Ranch for Children — an established BC charity that provides a once-in-a-lifetime summer camp experience to kids and young adults with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities.
Pirate Pak was first created by Nat Bailey in 1968 to provide an exclusive dining experience for kids age 10 and under. This year the Pirate Pak celebrates its 47th birthday.
Pirate Paks will be available for all ages for dine-in and take-out. The special edition Adult Pirate Pak offers four options; the Legendary Burger, BC Chicken Burger, Bacon Cheddar Bigger Burger and Provolone Veggie Burger. Each mouth-watering choice is served in a fun cardboard boat, and comes complete with fresh-cut “endless” fries, creamy coleslaw, a soft drink, a scoop of premium rich ice cream and a chocolate “gold” coin.
Pirate Pak Facts
- Almost a million Pirate Paks were sold last year (39,350 of them were on Pirate Pak Day alone).
- Since 1968, more than 24 million Pirate Paks have been sold.
- With the option of substituting salad, juice, feature sundaes and shakes for the standard favourites, there are more than 675 different Kids Pirate Pak combinations, including vegetarian options.
- The Pirate Pak boat is 100% recyclable & compostable
- The most popular Pirate Pak item is the Pirate Pak Hamburger made with 100% fresh Canadian beef and White Spot’s famous Triple “O” sauce. Coming in a close second is our Pirate Pak with Macaroni & Cheese.
About Zajac Ranch for Children
Zajac Ranch‘s mission is to develop and operate an accessible, innovative and full-service facility that welcomes children and young adults facing chronic, life-threatening or debilitating conditions. It provides camp experiences that empower children of all abilities to participate, foster the development of life-long skills and independence and, create lasting opportunities for friendship and fulfillment.
Since 2008, White Spot has raised $347,172 for Zajac Ranch, providing more than 200 children and young adults the opportunity to create summertime memories and empower them to experience traditional camp activities – an opportunity that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. You can donate directly to Zajac Ranch online and visit your local White Spot on August 12th to show your support.
Win a $50 White Spot Gift Card
To spread the word about Pirate Pak Day this year, White Spot has offered up a $50 gift card for me to award one lucky reader. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment here naming your favourite White Spot menu item (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 5:00pm on Pirate Pak Day, Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Follow White Spot on Twitter and Facebook to stay up to date on their latest menu offerings and promotions.
Update The winner is Lynn Routley!
Connect with your community this summer and you could win a flight to an Asian paradise, direct from YVR! Find the YVR Community Festival Booth at an upcoming event, sport one of the contest t-shirts, share your photo, and you could win.
YVR has strong linkages to Asia, with up to 134 direct flights per week to Asia at the peak period in August. Thirteen air carriers currently service routes between YVR and 10 major destinations in Asia, providing excellent connections to all parts of the region. YVR is also the only airport in North America with service from four mainland China carriers: China Eastern, China Southern, Air China and Sichuan Airlines.
YVR Airport T-Shirts to Paradise
Here’s how T-Shirts to Paradise works:
- Visit a YVR Community Festival Booth located across the Lower Mainland this summer and pick up a t-shirt
- Snap a photo of you with a t-shirt showing the destination of your choice
- Sign up at the event with YVR’s Brand Ambassadors through email submission
- Post your photo to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #TSHIRTSTOPARADISE
T-shirt selections (which correspond with the flight you can win) are China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and The Philippines.
You can find a YVR Community Festival Booth at the following festivals and events:
The campaign will focus on several surprising parts of each country, such as hiking around mist-capped mountains in China, surfing some of the best waves on the planet in Taiwan or snowboarding through untracked powder in Japan. Air Canada, All Nippon Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, EVA Air, Philippines Airlines and Sichuan Airlines proudly sponsored business class tickets to designated destinations for this contest.
Fly Business Class to Japan, or receive a a $5,000 travel voucher to Korea, the prizes are amazing for any seasoned world traveler or first time explorer. In total, there will be nine prize winners thanks to partner airlines. Contest closes at midnight on September 13, 2015.
Must be 19+ to enter the contest. Check out full details and rules online and follow YVR Airport on Twitter and Facebook.
Richmond is getting a full day festival of music, food, and culture and they’re kicking it off in style! This morning the official announcement was made that Matt & Kim, the dynamic indie dance duo from Brooklyn, will headline the Richmond World Festival, presented by Coast Capital Savings.
Richmond World Festival
Where Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC
When Saturday, September 5, 2015 from 11:00am to 9:00pm
Admission FREE
The Richmond World Festival will have music all day on the YVR Main Stage. There will also be an international food truck festival with more than 35 food trucks, and the Richmond Centre Culinary Stage. The Global Village will have interactive cultural activities and performances, you can shop around the Artisan Marketplace, and hone your skills at the Wide World of Sports while learning about the history of local teams.
Headliners
Matt and Kim have become festival circuit favourites with a live act renowned for raw exuberance, bombastic beats, sing-along refrains and dance-ready anthems. They’ve performed at numerous major music festivals including Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Coachella, and Pemberton.
“We’re going to transform Minoru Park into a global village that celebrates our cultural diversity, with something to satisfy all interests, ages and tastes,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We invite everyone in Richmond and visitors from around the region and around the globe to join us for a great end of summer festival.”
In addition to its international hit headliners, the Richmond World Festival will also showcase numerous diverse cultural acts, and feature a number of Richmond based performing groups.
Main Stage sponsor Vancouver International Airport will also be bringing its T-Shirts to Paradise contest to the Richmond World Festival. Festival goers who are BC residents and 19 or older can get a free- t-shirt and enter to win a trip for two to one of six Asian destinations.
The Richmond World Festival is produced by the City of Richmond. Community partners are Port Metro Vancouver, Cowell Auto Group, Richmond Centre and Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Media sponsors are Global TV, the Georgia Straight, 102.7 The Peak, Z95.3, Richmond News and Miss604. For more festival news follow @FunRichmond on Twitter and #RWF2015.
Miss604 is a proud Media Sponsor of the Richmond World Festival
Following the success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the continued — and amazing — fan support for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Donnelly Group pubs are preparing for the launch of the Barclays Premier League season.
Starting August 8th, soccer fans all over the Lower Mainland can wake up early and head to the pub to support their favourite teams across the pond. Host pubs will be staffed and ready to go as early as 5:00am each weekend to prepare for kickoff.
Where to Watch Premier League Soccer in Vancouver
All fans are welcome but if you’re looking for like-minded fans and supporters, check out these dedicated team viewing locations:
Chelsea FC: New Oxford (1144 Homer St)
Liverpool FC: Butcher & Bullock (911 W Pender St)
Manchester City FC: The Blackbird (905 Dunsmuir St)
Tottenham Hotspur FC: The Bimini (2010 W 4th Ave)
Manchester United FC: The Lamplighter (92 Water St)
Celtic FC: Library Square (300 W Georgia St)
Ranger FC: Three Brits (1780 Davie St)
If you have a favourite pub where you support your Barclays Premier League team, feel free to leave an invitation for others to join you in the comments below.
Canada’s best-known improvisor, Colin Mochrie, will team up with Vancouver TheatreSports League (“VTSL”) for three special shows this month at the Improv Centre on Granville Island. Colin is an alumnus of both VTSL and Toronto’s Second City comedy troupes and he was a regular on both the British and American versions of Whose Line Is It Anyway.
His time with VTSL starts Thursday, August 20th with An Intimate Evening with Colin, which includes a catered pre-show reception by the Lazy Gourmet, a complimentary glass of bubbly, along with a post-performance Q&A with Mochrie.
The following two nights, August 21st and August 22nd, VTSL presents Colin Mochrie & Friends, featuring Colin and a cast of all-star improvisers, with two shows nightly at 7:30pm and 10:00pm.
Each performance will showcase classic TheatreSports games, with the onstage action inspired by audience suggestions. Proceeds from the Colin Mochrie performances go to support the Improv Comedy Institute’s (VTSL’s educational division) Colin Mochrie Scholarship Fund and VTSL’s outreach programs.
An Intimate Evening with Colin
The Improv Centre on Granville Island (1502 Duranleau Street)
Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 7:30pm
$125 per person (plus fees and taxes)
Buy tickets online
Colin Mochrie & Friends
The Improv Centre on Granville Island (1502 Duranleau Street)
Friday, August 21, 2015 and Saturday, August 22, 2015
Two shows each day at 7:30pm and 10:00pm
$80 per person for VIP seats (table & bench)
$70 per person for theatre seats (plus fees and taxes)
Buy tickets online
Win Tickets to Colin Mochrie and Friends
VTSL has offered up a pair of tickets to the 10:00pm Colin Mochrie & Friends show on August 22nd. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
Follow Vancouver TheatreSports League on Facebook and Twitter for more information. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 9:00pm on Thursday, August 13, 2015.
Update The winner is @RobHodkinson!
