Capilano Mall is hosting a Spring into Style contest with a prize package valued at over $3,000. Customers can enter in-person at the mall in North Vancouver, online, or on Facebook. The prize includes spending money for you and a friend, a gym membership, and a makeover including a hair cut and colour. The contest ends April 20, 2012.
To help promote the grand prize, Capilano Mall has offered up a prize valued at $100 to a Miss604.com reader. This includes $50 to spend at the fashion apparel retailer of your choice (listed below) within the mall as well as a mani-pedi combo gift card to TJ Nail Spa.
Capilano Mall’s fashion apparel retailers include Ardene, Mantique, Northern Reflections, Reitmans, Smart Set, Suzy Shier, Tanjay & Alia, and Urban Planet. Here’s how you can enter to win my prize pack:
- Leave a comment on this post naming at which of the fashion retailers listed above you would spend the gift card (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
You can find Capilano Mall at 935 Marine Drive in North Vancouver, on Facebook, and on Pinterest. I will draw one winner at random from all entries on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 5:00pm. Update The winner is Sharon!
BC Place will be hosting a free “Community Weekend” this month, inviting fans and families to the stadium for a visit.
The last BC Place open house took place in July 2011, before renovations were complete. Now, on Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th, from 12:00pm until 4:00pm, everyone can check out the home of the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Events will include interactive on-field activities with members of both home teams (BC Lions and Whitecaps FC), dressing room walk-throughs, the chance to walk out on the field, and tours of some of the new suites.
All visitors can enjoy half-price admission at the BC Sports Hall of Fame as well.
This BC Place Community Weekend is free to attend, just enter through Gate A off Terry Fox Plaza. Follow @BCPlace on Twitter for more information and updates.
Top Chef Canada winner Dale MacKay will be hosting Sunday Brunch for QMUNITY on April 29th at his latest restaurant, ensemble Tap (“eTap”). This event will serve as a fundraiser for QMUNITY, which is BC’s queer resource centre.
QMUNITY is a leading provincial resource centre offering community services and programs that celebrate, support and enhance the diverse cultures of queer communities. We offer our resources in a welcoming, accessible, and safe space that is relevant to the communities we serve. Our services and programs support healthy and active living, provide leadership, increase awareness, advocate where needed, and promote arts and culture.
When: Sunday April 29, 2012 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Where: ensemble Tap, 990 Smithe St, Vancouver
Tickets: Available online for $25
Executive Chef Brad Hendrickson will join Chef Dale MacKay in preparing brunch entrees, fresh mimosas, coffee, and more while guests enjoy live entertainment, raffle and door prizes. 25% of proceeds and $1 from each drink purchased will be donated to QMUNITY. Tickets must be purchased in advance as seating is limited.
To promote this special fundraising event, ensemble Tap — known for its brunch items such as crispy bacon pancakes and pulled pork paired with poached eggs and barbecue beans — has offered up a unique opportunity for a Miss604.com reader. The winner of this contest will be able to spend $125 to enjoy a separate brunch at their leisure (with up to three friends) at ensemble Tap. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post naming your favourite brunch foods (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I will draw one winner at random from all entries on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 12:00pm. The prize cannot be redeemed for the QMUNITY fundraising brunch but can be enjoyed at any other time. Follow QMUNITY on Twitter and Facebook to find out more about their programs and initiatives in Vancouver and around BC.
Update The winner is Debbie F.
The Burnaby Heights Merchants’ Association (“The Heights”) would like to spread the word about their eateries and have launched Crave, a three-day dining event with specials throughout the community at local eateries.
From Tuesday, April 24th to Thursday, April 26th, you can dine out for $15, $20, or $25 and enjoy a specially-prepared three-course meal throughout this friendly neighbourhood.
When you make your reservation you will also be entered to win a $50 gift certificate for the Heights restaurant of your choice. You can also try your luck in Follow Me Foodie’s contest for Crave. Follow @BurnabyHeights on Twitter for more information.
Vancouver Craft Beer Week is returning for the third year with more headlining events, neighbourhood festivities, and week-long specials around the city thanks to the participation of over 60 breweries.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Headliner: VCBW Opening Night Overture Presented by Darby’s Liquor Store
Time: 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Tickets: Available now
Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Headliner: Hop-Headbanger’s Ball
Time: 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Tickets: Available now
Location: Woodland Smokehouse, 485 Commercial Drive
Opening Act: Island to Island Beer Pairing Dinner
Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Tickets: Available now
Location: Edible Canada, 1596 Johnston St, Granville Island
There are also six “Neighbourhood Gigs” on this date. Full details here.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Headliner: Hoppapalooza III
Time: 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Location: Alibi Room, 157 Alexander St
Opening Act: Earls Gets Crafty
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Tickets: Available now
Location: V Lounge by Earls Restaurants, 1095 Mainland St
There are also six “Neighbourhood Gigs” on this date. Full details here.
Specials can be found throughout the week at Donelly Group establishments, The Burrard Hotel (for a place to crash downtown), The Cascade Room, Big Ridge Brewing Co., Yaletown Brewing Co., Central City Brewing, Central City Liquor Store, Romer’s Burger Bar, Darby’s Pub, Darby’s Liquor Store, Chambar, Fairmont Waterfront, and Rogue. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
