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.
Sign up for the battle on Facebook, and sign up for the 5 on 5 basketball tournament on the form found on this page. The city wide youth basketball tournament is open to junior boys (ages 13-15), senior boys (ages 15-18) and girls (ages 13-18).
Follow Surrey Youth on Twitter and Facebook for more information. Miss604 is a proud media partner of the Surrey Youth Basketball and Breakdance Showcase.
Christ Church Cathedral, standing strong on the corner of West Georgia and Burrard in Downtown Vancouver, is almost as old as the city itself. A fixture in the community for 125 years, the Cathedral has been working on a revitalization over the last few decades with the last phase of the project including a new roof, an all-new illuminated glass bell spire, and an expansion of its community outreach kitchen, a program feeds about 100 of Vancouver’s hungry each day during the coldest nine months of the year.
Once the brightest and tallest building in the city, it was known as ‘the light on the hill’ and used by mariners for navigation as they came into port. This heritage building is the focus of today’s Vancouver Icons photo feature:
1894. Archives# Ch P73.
Photo credit: Jordan Dawe on Flickr
1905. View of Georgia from Howe Street. Archives #Str P34.
1935. Parade for King George’s Silver Jubilee. Archives #CVA 677-279.
Between 1980 and 1997. Archives #CVA 772-257.
2011-2015 Google Street View.
1936. Parade for Vancouver’s Golden Jubilee. Photographer: Philip T. Timms. Archives #CVA 677-596.
Photo credit: Jordan Dawe & Duane Storey on Flickr
Between 1930 and 1940. Interior of Christ Church Cathedral. Archives #Ch P128.
Photo credit: colink. on Flickr
Previous Vancouver Icons posts: Waterfront Station, Pacific Central Station, Randall Building Mural, East Van Cross, Robert Burns Statue in Stanley Park, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Flack Block, The Drop, Prospect Point Lighthouse, Engagement, Ovaltine Cafe, The English Bay Slide, Freezing Water #7, Cleveland Dam, Heritage Hall, School of Theology Building at UBC, Gate to the Northwest Passage, St Paul’s Hospital, Capilano Lake, Stawamus Chief, Nine O’Clock Gun, Malkin Bowl, Search, Vancouver Rowing Club, Echoes, Point Atkinson Lighthouse, English Bay Inukshuk, Hollow Tree, Hotel Europe, Lions Gate Bridge Lions, LightShed, Granville Bridge, 217.5 Arc x 13′, Canoe Bridge, Vancouver Block, Bloedel Conservatory, Centennial Rocket, Canada Place, Old Courthouse/Vancouver Art Gallery, Dominion Building, Science World, Gastown Steam Clock, SFU Burnaby, Commodore Lanes, Siwash Rock, Kitsilano Pool, White Rock Pier, Main Post Office, Planetarium Building, Lord Stanley Statue, Vancouver Library Central Branch, Victory Square, Digital Orca, The Crab Sculpture, Girl in Wetsuit, The Sun Tower, The Hotel Vancouver, The Gassy Jack Statue, The Marine Building, and The Angel of Victory. Should you have a suggestion for the Vancouver Icons series please feel free to leave a note in the comments. It should be a thing, statue, or place that is very visible and recognizable to the public.
St Paul’s Hospital has stood on Burrard Street in Downtown Vancouver for the last 100 years and Providence Health Care announced this morning that it is set to close, with a new facility and health care campus being built in the vicinity of Main and Terminal in False Creek.
1923: Archives# Bu N251.
Photo credit: Swire on Flickr
St Paul’s Hospital to Close, New False Creek Facility to be Built
Providence Health Care operates 16 health care facilities in Greater Vancouver, including St Paul’s. Here’s more information from their press release this morning:
The new hospital will continue as one of British Columbia’s two most specialized hospitals for adults. It will also be at the centre of a network of new and existing dedicated primary care services in the region, including services to support those living in Vancouver’s West End. In addition, as part of the Station Street development, Providence will look at building a number of social housing units to provide affordable housing options for Vancouver residents.
Planning for the new hospital and integrated health care campus will include the following key components: A new, full-service critical care hospital; 24/7 primary care services; chronic disease management services; mental health and addictions beds and programs; on-site residential care beds and programs; ambulatory services and outpatient clinics; non-acute medical services; a low-risk birthing centre; end-of-life care; research and teaching; community care; community outreach programs.
During the redevelopment and planning process, Providence will consult with members of the community on how best to meet the primary health care needs of seniors and others in the West End.
When patients come to the new St. Paul’s, there will be a centralized intake process that will determine the care most appropriate for each person—whether that be hospital care, primary, community care or other health care supports. This new integrated intake approach will ensure patients are directed and receive the care they need as quickly as possible.
Vancouver’s West End/Coal Harbour MLA, Spender Chandra Herbert, has been a long-time advocate for keeping St Paul’s in Downtown Vancouver. He voiced his frustration on Twitter this morning:
Providence says the plan builds on St. Paul’s current provincial role in areas such as heart, lung, kidney and HIV/AIDS care by developing new centres of excellence in addictions, mental health, aging and seniors’ care. No timeline was announced with the plan this morning.
Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you rappel 19 storeys down the side of Vancouver’s third tallest building, the Shaw Tower, all for a good local cause. Dare to Leap‘s inaugural fundraiser in support of Outward Bound Canada’s new Urban Youth Program takes place April 16th and there’s still time to sign up, fundraise, and participate in this challenge.
Dare to Leap
More than 60 inspired individuals, corporate teams and intrepid adventurers are invited to rappel 200ft. of the Shaw Tower in downtown Vancouver on Thursday, April 16, 2015. In addition to experiencing the thrill of a lifetime, “Urban Leapers” will be inspiring changes that reach far higher than their 200-foot journey. By raising funds for Outward Bound Canada’s Vancouver Urban Adventure Programs, participants will be providing opportunities for disadvantaged youth to experience life changing, resiliency-building programs.
In 2010 Outward Bound Canada piloted its Urban Adventure Program Model, introducing thousands of at-risk urban youth to exciting and adventurous challenges right in their local urban neighbourhoods. The Urban Adventure Program was launched in Vancouver through partnership with local school boards and has introduced over 500 disadvantaged youth to the incredible wilderness over the past year.
Photo of me by Nordica Photography when I participated in a similar rappelling/fundraising event a few years ago. Frightening but for a great cause, and an experience I’ll never forget!
For those interested in the ultimate adventure, there is still time to register for Dare to Leap or pledge funds to a participant. Registration is $100 and if you raise an additional $900 you will be able to participate in the event. For those wishing to cheer on the brave participants, there will be a viewing area at the entrance to the Shaw Tower, along with music, events and activities throughout the day on April 16th.
Follow Outward Bound Canada on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
Update Before Dare to Leap
I had the chance to take some photos from the 20th floor, where participants will be starting their descent tomorrow in support of Outward Bound! Here’s the view:
Best of luck to all of the participants and thank you for supporting Outward Bound Canada!
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Friday, April 10, 2015
Sponsored by Miss604: Friday Late Night Movies at the Rio Theatre
Vancouver South African 5th Annual Film Festival
Make Meetup at Surrey City Centre Library
Bulrush Silhouette – Painting pARTy at Frosting Cupcakery
Kimoto Gallery: DÉJÀ VU, New Paintings by WILL RAFUSE Opening Reception
VSO SpringFest: Amadeus, The Movie
Pi Theatre Presents: Blasted by Sarah Kane
Contemporary Art Gallery: David Balzer – Curationism
Shakti Awards Gala
April Lacheur’s Live Edge Show
R2R: International Film Festival for Youth
Camilo the Magician at the Granville Island Revue Stage
Dance House Presents: Käfig Brasil
The 8th Annual LADIES FIRST Art Show & Tour
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: My Fair Lady
The Cultch Presents: The Duchess a.k.a. Wallis Simpson
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Co-Hosted by Miss604: Vancouver Biennale Instameet
Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade
CARDED! Trading Card Show
33rd Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair
13th Annual Early Years Festival in Surrey
Blue Morris’ Tarantino Burlesque at the Rio Theatre
Graze Restaurant BBQ Party
Live from Blue Frog Studios: Roy Forbes
Rickshaw Theatre: The Real McKenzies Album Release Party
RHoK4Peace Hackathon!
Bon Red, La Chinga, Man the Wolf at Pat’s Pub
Find Your Goal’d at River Market New Westminster
Women Talking WordPress – A Workshop on Speaking at Meetups & WordCamp
Small Space Vegetable Garden Workshop
Walk Richmond: Burkeville
VSO SpringFest: Mozart and Salieri
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Days at VanDusen Garden
Contemporary Art Gallery: Gallery Hop
SFU Philosophers Café: Art Salons
Camilo the Magician at the Granville Island Revue Stage
Dance House Presents: Käfig Brasil
Rumble Theatre Presents: Indian Arm
Carousel Theatre: The Adventures of Robin Hood
R2R: International Film Festival for Youth
Vancouver South African 5th Annual Film Festival
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: My Fair Lady
The Cultch Presents: The Duchess a.k.a. Wallis Simpson
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
Sunday, April 12, 2015
CAN Family Festival at Jack Poole Plaza
Vancouver Historical Society: Annual Incorporation Day Luncheon
Vancouver Recital Society: Joseph Moog
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Days at VanDusen Garden
Oakridge Centre Design Fair
Second Sunday Concert Series: Men of Letters: Adrian Verdejo and Catherine Laub
The Original Bridal Swap, Vancouver
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival: Picnics
Baker’s Market at Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre
Rumble Theatre Presents: Indian Arm
R2R: International Film Festival for Youth
Vancouver South African 5th Annual Film Festival
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Carousel Theatre: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: My Fair Lady
The Cultch Presents: The Duchess a.k.a. Wallis Simpson
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
Check out the full April event listings here and if you have an event to include, please send it in by email for a free listing. Follow Miss604 on Twitter for more daily updates.
