The Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society is currently hosting a film contest which is open only to local youth. Ages 12 to to 24 are invited to submit a 30 to 60 second film that shows what “Everyone Has a Home” means to them.
One in four of us know someone who is currently or who has been homeless. They are men, women, families with children, youth and seniors – they are a part of our community and our lives. Job insecurity, increasing cost of living, diminished support systems, and lack of affordable housing—things that affect all of us – they add up. For a lot of people, homelessness is just a few paycheques away. So, what do the words, “Everyone Has a Home” mean to you?
Submissions are accepted now until May 17, 2013. There will be a $500 grand prize in two age categories: 12 to 18 and 19 to 24. The entry form is available online along with submission guidelines, a release form, and film production resources.
The Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society aims to engage youth as it utilizes strategic leadership to raise, manage, and distribute funds to support programs, projects and initiatives to make a difference in the lives of people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in Surrey.
If you know of a budding digital filmmaker, be sure to pass along the details of this competition. Not only can they hone their skills while they support a great cause, they could also take home the grand prize.
The Vancouver Sun Run, Canada’s largest 10km run since its inception in 1985, will see 50,000 participants taking to the streets of Vancouver on Sunday, April 21, 2013.
Competitive wheelchair participants will set out at 8:40am from Burrard and Georgia. 10km Sun Run participants will then begin a staggered/wave start at 9:00am.
Route
Starting along West Georgia as usual, runners and walkers will wind through Stanley Park, across the Burrard Bridge, through Fairview, and back downtown over the Cambie Bridge on the 10km Sun Run route.
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The 2.5km Shaw Mini Marathon will start out at 777 Pacific at 8:00am, outside BC Place.
Getting There
While several bus routes will be re-routed during the run, the easiest way to the to the starting positions in the staging area is by taking the SkyTrain to Burrard Station or Granville, or the Canada Line to Vancouver City Centre. As a reminder, if you have a monthly fare card you can bring five other riders with you for free. A total of six riders is allowed: two adults (14 and older) and up to four children (13 and under) can ride on a single Adult FareCard, West Coast Express 28-day Pass, or Annual Employer Transit Pass.
Road Closures
Georgia St
Seymour to Bute (start area) 5:00am to 10:30am
Bute to the Causeway (including all Sts crossing Georgia) 8:00am to 10:30am
Lions Gate Bridge: access from Pender St only 8:00am to 10:30am
Various Downtown Sts
All streets within the area bounded by:
Dunsmuir/Melville to Robson, Seymour to Bute 5:00am to 10:30am
Denman to Georgia to Robson 8:00am to 10:30am
Robson to west of Denman to Stanley Park 8:00am to 10:30am
Beach Ave, Stanley Park to Hornby St. 8:30am to 11:30am
Stanley Park
Stanley Park Dr at North Lagoon Dr 6:00am to 11:00am
Ryan Rd at Park Lane/South Lagoon Dr 6:00am to 11:00am
Pacific Boulevard
Nelson to Abbott 5:00am to 1:30pm
Abbott to Quebec 7:00am to 1:30pm
Expo Blvd – closed from Quebec to Terry Fox Way 7:30am to 9:00am
Bridge Closures
Burrard Bridge to all northbound traffic closed 8:30am to noon
Cambie Bridge to closed to all northbound traffic 8:30am to 1:00pm
Kitsilano, Fairview
W 2nd Ave – Burrard to Fir 8:30am to noon
Fir St to W 2nd Ave to W 4th Ave 8:30am to noon
W 4th Ave/W 6th Ave to Pine to Cambie 8:30am to noon
Quebec, Keefer & Abbott Sts to closed to all traffic 7:30am to 1:00pm
Support for Boston
All participants are encouraged to wear blue and yellow to show support for the Boston Marathon and its participants who faced a tragedy earlier this week. Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings, The Goonies) who is in town for Fan Expo will also be running on Sunday and wearing a Boston jersey to show support.
Results
The names and times of all finishers will be published in The Vancouver Sun newspaper on Monday, April 22, 2013. Online results will be posted later in the week.
View all details on the Sun Sun website and follow @VancouverSunRun on Twitter for the latest run-day information.
Victoria is once again hosting Social Media Camp, a massive gathering of social media enthusiasts, users, and a professionals with high profile keynote speakers, on-site training and fantastic networking opportunities.
Hear from speakers in a variety of industries, visit the Social Showcase company spotlight, attend book-signings, get assistance at the Knowledge Cafe, and enjoy refreshments throughout the day.
Social Media Camp also hosts Social Media Awards each year including publicly nominated individuals and businesses, with winners awarded at an awards ceremony during the conference.
Packages
Accent Inns is a sponsor of Social Media Camp this year and have worked with the conference to offer a special travel package from Vancouver to Victoria.
Together with Wilson’s Transportation, their package includes bus transportation from Vancouver, 10% discount for a Silver level Social Media Camp ticket, and a 2-night stay at Accent Inns. This package is being offered for $414.10 and you can add an additional person to your package/room for $314.10. The shuttle will depart from and return to Accent Inns Burnaby. Package does not include ferry fare.
They are also offering the very special rate of $50 per night (and up to 4 people per room) for Social Media Camp attendees along with an Islanders Package for locals.
Contest
Accent Inns has offered up a prize package for one Miss604 reader who wants to make sure they don’t miss out on Social Media Camp this year. Our prize package includes a Silver Social Media Camp ticket and a room for 2 nights at Accent Inns Victoria. If you would like to attend this conference with hundreds of interesting, inspirational, and like-minded social media users, here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
Follow Social Media Camp on Facebook and Twitter to find out more about the event. Learn more about Accent Inns by following them on Facebook and Twitter as well.
Miss604 prize package does not include transportation or ferry fare. Hotel stay is valid for Social Media Camp dates only. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 5:00pm on Thursday, April 25, 2013.
Update The winner is Sheila Randall!
Since 2007 Record Store Day has celebrated the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. Record stores participate with special events featuring live music, food, celebrities, and other activities on Saturday, April 20, 2013.
In Vancouver, you can check out any and all of the following on Record Store Day:
Participating Stores
Audiopile
Sikora’s Classical Records
Vinyl Records
Zoo Zhop
SCRAPE records
Participating Stores Stores with Special Events Listed
Zulu Records
Zulu will be open extended hours, from 9:30am to 9:00pm and will be stacked with vinyl, CDs, and more along with contest giveaways. At 6:30pm the store will switch over to party mode and there will be live performances from The Belle Game, Portage and Main, and Malcolm Jack. Elysian Coffee will be on site with a pop-up shop, and R&B Brewing is also a sponsor.
Highlife Records
Celebrating 30 years and offering 30% off vinyl on Record Store Day.
Beat Street
Open 10:00am to 8:00pm. A list of items for sale and the DJ line-up can be found on their website.
Neptoon Records
Open 9:00am until late with performances from Allen Forrister, Factories And Alleyways, The Courtneys, The High Drops, Johnny de Courcy, No-See-Ums, The Evaporators / Thee Goblins, Nervous Talk, Lizard People, Crystal Swells, Baptists, and Jerk Store.
Red Cat Records
Open at 10:00am with giveaways, live music, food, and more.
Dandelion Records
Open 11:00am to 6:00pm for Record Store Day with special releases and live performances from Nervous Talk, Zen Mystery Fogg, Spectres, Von Bingen, V Vecker Ensemble and Sex Church.
For most of these stores, special release and discount purchases are first-come, first-served with no holds. Some will be selling items at discounted prices through their website or through a later date. Check websites or call the individual stores for full details.
Record Store Day reminds us to shop local and to support local and independent businesses in our community — while having a lot of fun and getting some great deals!
Rotary International is celebrating 100 years in BC through community events around the province including a festival in Vancouver this weekend:
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Party on the Plaza
When Friday, April 19, 2013 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Where Jack Poole Plaza
What Free family festival with cauldron lighting at 6:00pm. Live entertainment includes the Langley Ukulele Ensemble and a feature performance by Abra Cadabra. A special VIP reception will raise funds for the Rotary Foundation.
Rotary Projects Showcase
When Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Where Vancouver Convention Centre
What Open to all Rotary Clubs in British Columbia to showcase their projects and the good work of Rotary. All Rotarians, guests and public welcome. Free admission.
Centennial Gala
When Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 6:00pm
Where Vancouver Convention Centre
What Gala dinner with special guest Stephen Lewis, tickets available online.
About Rotary in BC
Rotary is an international service organization dedicated to improving the lives of others both locally and around the world. Chartered in 1913, the Rotary Club of Vancouver was the first Rotary club in the Province, starting growth that today sees more than 145 clubs and 6,000 Rotarians active in service in British Columbia. Millions of dollars are raised and contributed every year to major projects such as the Rotary Hearing Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital, Rotary World Help which ships containers of used medical and education equipment to needy countries, and the global eradication of Polio as well as numerous projects in local communities.
The Rotary Club of Vancouver meets every Tuesday at 12:00pm at the Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings and guests are always welcome.
