The My Health My Community campaign would like you to add your voice to better the personal and community health of our region.
My Health My Community is a non-profit partnership between Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Fraser Health (FH) and the eHealth Strategy Office at the University of British Columbia (eHSO), which seeks to involve you, your community and community organizations.
Together, they have put together a quick survey to share your thoughts and once you’ve completed it, there are some great prizes up for grabs as a thank you for contributing.
The survey asks people, aged 18 and up who live in the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions, to provide information about their health, lifestyle choices, community involvement and neighbourhood characteristics. This information will help us improve future community programs and services that are more relevant to your health and wellness needs.
My Health My Community follows strict privacy practices that govern how your information is collected, who will be able to see your information and how that information will be used. Protecting your personal information is extremely important to My Health My Community and safeguards are in place to ensure your privacy.
To help spread the word, Vancouver Coastal Health is offering up a $250 gift card prize (for MEC) to one of my readers who fills out the My Health My Community survey. Here’s how you can enter to win:
Hint: you will need to complete the survey in order to correctly answer the question for the contest entry. You can gain another entry by posting the following on Twitter:
RT to enter to win a $250 gift card prize from @MHMCsurvey + @Miss604 http://bit.ly/1ktbDLN
I will draw one winner from all entries at 12:00pm on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Follow My Health MyCommunity on Twitter and Facebook for more information.
MEC is not a prize sponsor, gift card is sponsored and furnished by Vancouver Coastal Health. Your email address is not stored or used for Miss604.com except for prize notification purposes. All Miss604 entrants for this contest are eligible for this prize/contest only. None of the information you share on the My Health My Community survey is available to Miss604 in any way.
The Vancouver Art Gallery is celebrating Emily Carr Month throughout the month of February, offering a special $10 admission rate for adults along with complimentary art prints.
Where Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St When Daily 10:00am to 6:00pm (9:00pm Tuesday) until February 28th Tickets Advance general admission tickets are available online or you can purchase them at the gallery. Members receive a 40% discount off selected Emily Carr merchandise in the Gallery Store.
When I was invited to the gallery for a behind the scenes tour a few years ago I discovered that a third of their collection sits in their underground vault since there is such limited exhibition space. Many of these unhung pieces include the work of Canadian artist and writer Emily Carr, who was inspired by the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Being able to see more of her work on display at the gallery, for a discounted price this month, makes this “must see” attraction.
The 22nd annual Vancouver Wellness Show is bringing workshops, demos, healthy activities and products together under one roof at the Vancouver Convention Centre East from Friday, February 14th to Sunday, February 16th.
Show highlights this year include the Organic Market Section Presented By Nesters Market along with a series of workshops, seminars and demos on the Celebrity Cooking Stage, the Fitness Demo Stage, and the Living Well Seminar Stage.
There will be a Kids Activity Area, RawSome Living Area, Natural Beauty Area, Wellness Workshops, and a variety of exhibitors with the latest and greatest in nutrition, active living, beauty, healthy aging, pet health, mental well-being, and much more.
Show hours are 12:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday, 10:00am to 7:00pm on Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Tickets are $14.50* (general admission), $12.50* (seniors), $6* (children 6-15), children 5 and under are free. You can also purchase a 3-day pass for $28*. Discount tickets are available online and tickets will be available at the door (cash-only). *All prices include GST. All seminars, demos, workshops are included in the price of admission.
If you would like to attend the Vancouver Wellness Show, I have two tickets up for grabs along with a prize pack (valued at over $500). The prize pack includes:
Oxygen Yoga and Fitness tote bag with gift certificate for 1 month unlimited classes
Prairie Naturals Health Supplements cold and flu prevention basket
In Health and Harmony with Homeopathy complete health assessment (2.5 hrs) and first follow up plus one remedy
A pair of tickets to the 2014 Wellness Show
Win a Wellness Show Prize Package
Here’s how you can enter to win:
Leave a comment with a quick everyday wellness tip (1 entry)
Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
RT to enter to win @thewellnessshow tix + a prize pack from @Miss604 http://ow.ly/tppDk
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2014.
Follow the Vancouver Wellness Show on Facebook and Twitter for more event, speaker, and exhibitor information.
Aside from our athletes giving it their all in competition, the most exciting part of the Vancouver 2010 Games for me was exploring the various pavilions, houses, and entertainment zones that popped up around the city. From February 14th to February 16th, 2014, you can relive that excitement with the 2nd annual Under the Bridge Festival that will include events and festivities at Edible Canada House.
Inspired by the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, this year’s festival, Edible Canada House, is expected to be the biggest Olympic party in Vancouver. For those wanting to relive the glory of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, this is your chance.
Tucked underneath the Granville Street Bridge in the heart of Granville Island, this Canadian-themed winter festival is once again part of CMHC’s famous Winterruption Festival, running February 14–16. Along with live music (including both DJs and bands), Edible Canada House will showcase a number of live and pre-recorded Olympic events provided by event sponsor, Preston Mobility. Three giant projection screens will allow guests to party the night away while cheering on the nation’s top athletes. In true Edible Canada fashion, the theme will be quintessential Canadian.
Savoury Chef will be hosting multiple food stations showcasing classic Canadian fare such as bison chili, Alberta beef brisket & maple flapjacks to name a few — perfect late night snacks! There will also be other comfort food items provided by Edible Canada, such as cheesy perogies. Granville Island Brewing will be supplying the craft beer and many other local wines and spirits will be flowing over the course of the weekend, including Edible’s famous “Garnish Your Own” Caesar bar.
Edible Canada House will run the entire weekend of February 14-16 and into early mornings. Families with young ones are also warmly welcomed, as there will also be a separate play area with face painting courtesy of Granville Island Toy Company.
Entertainment for kids, including a play area and face painting
Edible Canada House will be open Friday, February 14 from 6:00pm to 1:00am; Saturday, February 15 from 11:00am to 1:00am; and Sunday, February 16 from 11:00am to Midnight.
Win Passes for Edible Canada House
If you would like to enjoy the Olympic-sized excitement at Edible Canada House, I have two passes to give away. Here’s how you can enter to win:
Leave a comment naming your favourite thing that happened during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games (1 entry)
Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
RT to enter to win tickets to #ECHouse @ecfest2014 from @Miss604 http://ow.ly/tlP0s
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Must be 19+ to enter and win. Follow Edible Canada House on Twitter for more information about this event along with Edible Canada on Twitter for their latest events, specials, and restaurant offerings.
LunarFest Vancouver is a pretty spectacular time when the city’s array of twinkling lights is complimented each night by a dazzling display of lanterns. From February 7th until February 9th, enjoy LunarFest for free with the family in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Previous LunarFests. Photo credit: Susan Gittins on Flickr
The My Health My Community campaign would like you to add your voice to better the personal and community health of our region. 
