Surrey Public Picnic Party and Central City Giveaway

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Join Magnum Projects and Prime on the Plaza at the Surrey Public Picnic Party next weekend for the sales launch of this new residential tower in the heart of Surrey’s downtown core. Showcasing the micro-loft lifestyle, you can check out the suites, enjoy some refreshments, and enter to win some awesome prizes.

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Surrey Public Picnic Party

Visit the Prime on the Plaza sales launch at 160-10362 King George Bvld, Surrey, BC between 12:00pm and 5:00pm on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Located right across from Surrey Central SkyTrain, the public picnic party is for guests of all ages and will include food (free samples from two food trucks on site), drinks, and a tour of the the innovative micro-loft one bedroom and two bedroom show suites.

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The first 100 guests will each receive a $25 gift card to shop at Central City Shopping Centre. You can also enter to win a grand prize at the event: A unique, flexible accordion chair that seats 8, from Expand Furniture.

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About Prime: With more than 10,000 people moving to Surrey each year, Prime On The Plaza is located directly adjacent to City Hall and will bring modern micro-loft living to Downtown Surrey, giving buyers with the opportunity to purchase a home in one of the world’s hottest real estate markets starting at just $139,000. Prime will feature a mix of innovative micro-loft homes and Surrey’s best designed one-to three bedroom units, and provide over 16,000 square feet of phenomenal amenities.

Central City Shopping Centre Giveaway

To promote the Surrey Public Picnic Party, Magnum Projects and Prime have offered up 3 gift cards for Central City Shopping Centre to lucky Miss604 readers, all valued at $100! Here’s how you can enter to win one of these gift cards:

  • Leave a comment on this post naming something great about Surrey (if you need inspiration, it’s my hometown and I have a lot of posts about it) (1 entry)
  • Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
RT to enter to win a $100 Central City gift card from @MagnumProjects #PrimeOnThePlaza + @Miss604 http://ow.ly/MoSV5

For more information about this development and more, follow Magnum Projects on Facebook and Twitter. I will draw three winners who will reach receive a $100 gift card. Draw will take place at 12:00pm on Thursday, May 7, 2015. The card will be available for pickup at the Prime presentation centre at 160-10362 King George Blvd in Surrey.

Update The winners are Tiffany, Evelyn and Kate Russell!

UPDATE The location of the picnic is 10362 King George Blvd:

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BMO Vancouver Marathon Road Closures, Route

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CLICK HERE FOR 2016 INFORMATION

It’s marathon weekend in Vancouver with a free expo at the convention centre gearing up for run day on Sunday, May 3, 2015 followed by a finish line street festival downtown.

CLICK HERE FOR 2016 INFORMATION

Named a Top 10 Destination Marathon by Forbes.com and one of the world’s most “exotic” marathons by CNN Travel, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is a Boston Qualifier that takes runners on a 42.2 kilometre (26.2 miles) adventure past beaches, through natural parks, and along Vancouver’s bustling Seawall.

BMO Vancouver Marathon Route

This year, approximately 18,000 participants of the 44th BMO Vancouver Marathon, Half Marathon and 8KM races will experience three separate race courses showcasing the City of Vancouver. There are three major routes for the 42.2 KM BMO Vancouver Marathon, Half Marathon and the 8KM run through Stanley Park.

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BMO Vancouver Marathon Road Closures

Road closures will be in effect on Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 7:00am to 11:00am for the Half Marathon, 8:30am to 4:00pm for the Marathon, and 9:30am to 11:00am for the 8KM.

Traffic will be impacted in Vancouver’s Riley Park, Coal Harbour and Downtown on Saturday, May 2nd, and Riley Park, Cambie, Oakridge, Fairveiw, Kerrisdale, Dunbar, UBC, Point Grey, Kitsilano, False Creek, Chinatown, Yaletown, West End, Coal Harbour and Downtown neighbourhouds on Sunday, May 3, 2015. All roads in Stanley Park will be closed from 6:30am to 11:00am, and the Coal Harbour area will have lengthy closures from Saturday night to Sunday evening around the finish area. View the full list of road closures online.

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Coal Harbour / Downtown (Marathon, Half Marathon, 8KM) Detour Map
False Creek / Chinatown / Yaletown (Half Marathon) Detour Map
Cambie North (Half Marathon) Detour Map
Cambie South (Marathon) Detour Map
Dunbar (Marathon) Detour Map
UBC (Marathon) Detour Map
Kitsilano (Marathon) Detour Map
Point Grey (Marathon) Detour Map

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Visit community cheer stations to show your support and you can still register for the BMO Vancouver Marathon, the Half Marathon and the 8KM events if you want to participate.

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Follow the marathon on Twitter (with tag #RunVan) and Facebook for the latest updates and information.

Peoples Jewellers Mother’s Day Giveaway

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Mother’s Day is on the horizon and while great moms like my own love everything from breakfast in bed and a homemade card to a morning out at brunch, I’m certain a dazzling piece of jewellery would also (most definitely) make her day. Peoples Jewellers — with nearly 150 locations from the Maritimes to British Columbia — is ready for the occasion, providing a full Mother’s Day Catalogue including pieces from the Open Hearts by Jane Seymour collection, and a giveaway for one lucky Miss604 reader!

Peoples Jewellers Mother’s Day Giveaway

peoplesdiamondsFrom Open Hearts by Jane Seymour™, a fancy take on the classic open hearts pendant leads to radiant sparkle and extraordinary shine.

Beautifully crafted, a ribbon of sleek sterling silver loops and twirls into the iconic open hearts design with eye-catching curlique flourishes. Shimmering diamond accents are scattered along the design, adding subtle sparkle. A unique and thoughtful design, this pendant is polished to a brilliant shine and suspends along an 18.0-inch box chain that secures with a durable claw clasp.

Open Hearts by Jane Seymour is available exclusively at Peoples Jewellers retail locations across Canada and online, starting at $79.00.

Here’s how you can enter to win the Open Hearts by Jane Seymour™ Diamond Accent Curlique Pendant in Sterling Silver valued at $149 (as shown in this post):

  • Leave a comment on this post about a special mom in your life (1 entry)
  • Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
RT to enter to win a Open Hearts by Jane Seymour pendant from @PeoplesDiamonds @Miss604 http://ow.ly/MmdIo

Peoples, The Diamond Store® is a member of the Canadian Jewellers Association and abides by the Canadian Diamond Code of Conduct. This allows them to ensure the authenticity of the Canadian diamonds they use. These diamonds can be traced from the Canadian mine, providing customers with a method to authenticate the diamonds purchased from Peoples Jewellers. Follow Peoples on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information.

I will draw one contest winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. The winner will receive one Open Hearts by Jane Seymour™ Diamond Accent Curlique Pendant in Sterling Silver ITEM# 19991797.

Update The winner is Gregory!

May 2015 Events in Metro Vancouver

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May has arrived in Vancouver, with spring in full swing and hopefully some sunshine after April’s showers. We have a long weekend coming up, markets and festivals, camping season, and lots of family fun to be had around the region. This month Miss604 is proud to sponsor BC Youth Week, the Surrey Youth Basketball & Breakdance Showcase, and the Surrey Children’s Festival.

This event list is updated several times a week so be sure to check back often and submit your events (for FREE) via the contact form.

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May Events in Metro Vancouver

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After Hours at the Vancouver Aquarium

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Grab a glass of wine or beer and get up and close with sea monsters, sharks, squid, After Hours at the Vancouver Aquarium – an exclusive adults only event coming up at the end of the month.

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Where: Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park (845 Avison Way)
When: Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Tickets: $25 for non-members; $18 for members (prices include tax)

Discover the insides and outsides of mysterious aquatic creatures at Sea Monsters Revealed: The Exhibition at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre’s next adults-only* After Hours event. Through the groundbreaking polymer preservation technique, commonly known as plastination, Sea Monsters Revealed gets you up close and personal with some of the most intriguing aquatic life ever to be featured on dry land, including a five-metre long mako shark, a Humboldt squid and a metre-long ocean sunfish, the heaviest bony fish in the world.

Have a look at dozens of plastinated specimens, and wander the exhibits, and take in Sea Monsters 4-D: A Prehistoric Adventure in the 4-D theatre and a special Sea Monsters program, “Let’s Get Kraken.”

For more information and to purchase tickets vist the Vancouver Aquarium online or call (604) 659-3400. Note: This is a 19+ event. Photo ID required for entry. No tickets available for purchase at the door. Membership cards will be required for member priced ticket holders.