The Spartan Race is returning to Vancouver this summer as thousands of participants conquer a muddy 5km trail with outrageous obstacles designed to test resilience, strength, stamina, and ability to laugh in the face of adversity.
The race, happening on Saturday, June 6, 2015, is for all fitness levels and even has events for kids. Run, jump, and climb your way to a personal victory of tackling a challenging course in a beautiful setting on Mount Seymour.
The Spartan Race uses timing chips for accuracy and starting at 8:00am on the day of the event, waves of athletes will be released every 30 minutes across 2 groups (Elite and Open Heats). Registration is currently open for $80 (until May 14th), $90 (until June 5th), or $100 (on site, day of event). Spectator tickets sold at the race are $10 each or a family group of 4 for $20 (cash only).
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I will draw one winner at 12:00pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Follow Spartan Race Canada on Facebook and Twitter for more information about their events in Vancouver, Sun Peaks, Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton, and Manitoba.
The Surrey Vaisakhi Parade/Khalsa Day Parade takes place Saturday, April 18, 2015 bringing together local businesses, residents, visitors and people of all cultures. Now in its 17th year, the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators for a rich cultural celebration with performances, live music, decorated floats, and food and drink compliments of local residents and businesses.
For many thousands of years, Vaisakhi has been the time when farmers have put their sickles to harvest and celebrated the coming of a new year. Since 1699, the Sikhs have had a further reason to celebrate at this time of the year. Now Vaisakhi is celebrated with even more energy, pomp and fanfare. It has become a holy day to mark the birth of the Khalsa fraternity. And so 300+ years on, this tradition continues with much gaiety, vigour and enthusiasm. Sikhs worldwide will spend much time remembering this most important day – the day the Khalsa was created.
Surrey will once again host a lively and celebratory event to commemorate one of the most important days in the Sikh calendar. Over the years, Surrey’s event has become one of the largest Vaisakhi celebration outside of India.
The Surrey Vaisakhi Parade/Khalsa Day Parade is scheduled to begin at 9:30am at the Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, located at 12885 85th Ave in and it will conclude there at approximately 4:00pm.
Main Stage Timeline:
11:00am to 12:30pm Kirtan/Dhadis (devotional & inspirational Sikh music)
12:30pm to 1:30pm Ceremony honouring community volunteers
1:30pm to 2:30pm Speaker series
Road closures will be in place from 7:30am until 5:00pm. Access to 128th St and road sections along the parade route will be impacted most significantly. Increased delays may be expected for travel through and within the area between 72nd Avenue to 88th Avenue, and Scott Road to King George Highway. More event day information can be found online.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for fans of local brews as the 6th annual Vancouver Craft Beer Week (“VCBW”) kicks off May 29th and runs until June 7th. Festivities include the first annual Vancouver Magazine International Craft Beer Awards Gala presented by CRAFT Beer Market on May 29th 2015 at the Roundhouse Community Centre.
Vancouver Craft Beer Week 2015
This year’s festival has a lumberjack theme, which is reflected in the official beer, the “Campfire Kolsch” collaboration beer. This was brewed by 30 BC breweries at Red Truck Beer Co’s new brewery located in the historic Brewery Creek district with proceeds going to VCBW’s official 2015 charity, The Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society.
Rare Brews & BBQ, where guests will get a taste of limited release or never before tasted beers from multiple BC and International breweries.
What the Hop? Beer Trivia! guests can test their beer knowledge with other craft beer enthusiasts.
The VCBW signature Battle of the Bartenders: Beer Cocktail Competition V, where eight of Vancouver’s top bartenders will square off at The Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar, using only bar tools and creativity to create the perfect beer cocktail.
Biercraft Belgian Showcase, Hyper Local: Sour Session, Cicerone vs. Sommelier, This Sandwich That Beer Throwdown, Stihl Timbersports, Vancouver Magazine’s first annual International Craft Beer Awards, and much more at Canada’s largest craft-only beer festival.
VCBW runs from May 29th to June 7th 2015, and will bring together more than 100 craft breweries for 10 days of the finest in craft beer tastings, food and beer pairings, music and entertainment, and unique beer events at over 50 different venues across the city. This year’s closing festival will be at the PNE Fair Grounds on June 6th and 7th.
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It’s home buying season and whether you purchased your home 1 week or 20 years ago, there’s a lot of pride to be had in the place you do call home. For me, home is Vancouver, the West End, and the building we’ve loved for almost a decade where I also have my home office.
TD asked me to participate in their #Housie campaign, taking a selfie of my house, so I thought what better corner than my where I get all of my work done (when I’m not on the road).
Some say home offices are lonely, but being so connected throughout the day, and in such a great neighbourhood, it’s the most productive place for me to crank out Miss604.com content every single day.
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The Surrey Youth Basketball and Breakdance Showcase is a free, full day event coming up on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Guildford Recreation Centre. It includes a city-wide youth basketball tournament, breakdance battles, a hip hop showcase, games, and more.
The event provides a unique opportunity for Surrey’s youth to get involved in their community and showcase their talents in a fun, safe and positive environment. Last year’s Basketball and Breakdance Showcase was a huge success with over 2,000 attendees. From basketball players, dancers, youth and family members, organizers are once again expecting a great turnout for this free event.
Activity Lineup
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Guildford Recreation Centre (15105 105 Ave, Surrey)
11:00am – 12:00pm: Wheel Chair Basketball and other drop-in basketball activities
12:00pm – 8:00pm: Basketball Tournament in Gyms 1 & 2, activities in main foyer
12:00pm – 6:00pm:– Basketball Tournament in Gym 3
Hip Hop Showcase during intermission
6:00pm – 8:00pm: Bboy Battles in Gym 3
Activities in the main foyer include a photobooth, caricature artist, DJ, I Am Game, giveaways, airbrush tattoos, sumo wrestling, and more.
Follow Surrey Youth on Twitter and Facebook for more information. Miss604 is a proud media partner of the Surrey Youth Basketball and Breakdance Showcase.
