Social Media Day 2011 takes place June 30th in over 1380 communities around the world. Each of these communities has planned a meetup where people will get together to celebrate social networking, its technology and the connections it has made.
Pete Cashmore (@Mashable) & City of Vancouver’s Andrea Reimer
with the “Social Media Day in Vancouver” Proclamation June 30, 2010. Photo by John Biehler on Flickr
You can meet your Vancouver online community offline at one of the following events:
Social media isn’t just for making connections online, a large part of it (and often its main goal) is to bring people (friends, clients, partners, customers) together in an offline environment. The tag for Social Media Day on Twitter is #smday so you can share photos and updates from your local meetup.
From June 20 to July 3, the public will be able to contribute to their local KidSport chapter when ordering off the Triple O’s menu in any of the 30 participating locations. Funds raised during the two-week period will help kids with financial barriers experience the benefits of sport participation by covering the registration fees for a sport season of their choice.
To help get the word out, here’s how you can enter to win a $50 gift card from Triple O’s:
Leave a comment on this post listing your fondest childhood sports memory – or why you think it’s important for children to be involved in sport (1 entry)
Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
RT & @TripleOs will donate $1 to @KidSport http://bit.ly/jImUcb & enter you to win a $50gc via @Miss604 http://ow.ly/5shCB
That’s right, for every re-tweet on Twitter (up to 25,000) Triple O’s will donate $1 to KidSport. Enter to win a gift card and donate to a great local cause all in one shot. This campaign hopes to raise enough to cover the registration fees of children in 39 BC communities.
Everyone is welcome at Vancouver’s Canada Day on the waterfront at Canada Place however if you’re looking for something local, there are a few other locations where you can celebrate Canada’s 144th birthday.
Burnaby
Head to the Burnaby Village Museum for carousel rides, Vaudeville performances, dancers, artists, and more.
North Vancouver
Lonsdale Quay will be the hub of activity on the North Shore with concerts and activities for the whole family. They’ll also be hosting a series of free summertime events throughout July and August as a part of SummerFest 2011.
Richmond
Canada Day, July 1st means it’s also the 66th annual Steveston Salmon Festival. Starting out with a pancake breakfast the Canada Day Parade will follow along with music, craft shows, activities, and the famous salmon bake.
Parks Canada is turning 100 years old and to celebrate, they’re hosting celebrations in cities across the nation. Vancouver’s Parks Day party will take place July 16th at Brockton Point in Stanley Park (where you can catch Vancouver 125’s Summer Live just a few weeks before).
Pacific Rim National Park. Photo credit: pat_ong on Flickr
Where Brockton Point in Stanley Park (near the totem poles) When Saturday, July 16, 2011 12:00pm to 8:30pm (concerts start at 4:00pm) Who Free concert with K’Naan, The Sheepdogs, Virgin’s “Best of British Columbia” artist Kate Morgan, meet Olympic gold medalist Maelle Ricker, activities (camp, surf, hike, geocache), talk to historic characters and park rangers, Kids Zone, mascots, food vendors and more.
The following is a guest post contributed by Amber Strocel from TheV3H.com and Strocel.com.
If you don’t come from the Tri-Cities, you might not know that the term refers to Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody – plus Anmore and Belcarra. So, yes, there are actually five municipalities in the Tri-Cities, but “Tri-Cities and Bi-Villages” is a little long and awkward. Plus, those of us who live here enjoy the slight inaccuracy.
Or perhaps we don’t sweat our name because we’re too busy enjoying ourselves. Summer is officially here, and there’s lots of fun to be had here in the Northeast Sector. Here is just a sampling of the events worth checking out:
What:A Midsummer Fête When: Sunday, June 26 from 1:00-5:00pm Where: Colony Farm Regional Park [map] The skinny: Public Dreams and Metro Vancouver are inviting families to their free eco-art event, A Midsummer Fête. It’s an afternoon for families to get out of the city, spend time with each other and celebrate Nature and all her gifts. And there is a free shuttle operating from Lougheed Skytrain station, so you don’t even need to bring your car. More info: 604.879.8611
What:Canada Day in the Tri-Cities When: Friday, July 1 The skinny: Celebrate Canada’s 144th birthday in Anmore, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam or Port Moody – or (if you’re feeling ambitious) all of the above! There will be entertainment, history, crafts, kids’ activities, and of course, Canada Day cake. And to cap it all off, you can check out the fireworks over Lafarge Lake [map] or Castle Park [map] at dusk.
What:Golden Spike Days Festival When: Friday, July 1-Sunday, July3 from 12:00-11:00pm Where: Rocky Point Park [map] The skinny: The Golden Spike Days Festival is one of the oldest and longest running family events in British Columbia. The festival attracts upwards of 40,000 attendees, and will feature live entertainment, events, activites, competitions, food, and of course, Can-Can Dancers. Admission is by donation, and it includes all of the events, including the Friday and Saturday night concerts. More info: 604.931.8852
What:Heritage Summer Fair When: Saturday, July 2 from 12:00-4:00pm Where: Mackin House Museum [map] The skinny: Join the museum for a day of festivities including storytelling, musical performances, kids’ crafts, heritage hat making, museum and railway station tours, artisan demonstrations, refreshments, a turkey shoot and more! Admission by donation. More info: 604.516.6151
What:Blue Mountain Music Festival When: Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 from 1:00-9:30pm Where: Blue Mountain Park [map] The skinny: The festival features a great line-up of musicians and entertainers. Plus, there are also face painters, balloon artists and local service clubs selling food and refreshments. Admission is by donation. Plan on arriving early to enjoy the many activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket, a few chairs, sun screen, your smile, and take in the sights and sounds of the Blue Mountain Music Festival. It’s all about the fun! Relax and enjoy a day in the park! More info:[email protected]
What:Art in the Park When: Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 from 11:00am-4:00pm Where: Minnekhada Regional Park [map] The skinny: This free family-friendly event transforms the Minnekhada Park and historic Minnekhada Lodge into a creative space for exhibits by talented BC artists. In addition to the unique art exhibits, the event includes live musicians, roving performers, an outdoor cafe, nature walks, and children’s crafts. More info: 604.520.6442 or [email protected]
What:Downtown Port Coquitlam’s 7th Annual Car Show When: Sunday, August 21 from 10:00am-6:00pm Where: Downtown Port Coquitlam [map] The skinny: Hosted by the Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association, Port Coquitlam’s Downtown Car Show provides visitors an incredible opportunity to see a range of unique, vintage and custom vehicles as over 300 cars, trucks and motorcycles line the downtown streets. More info: 604.464.1490 or [email protected]
That’s far from everything – there are also farmers’ markets, outdoor concerts, movie screenings and a whole lot more. To keep up to date on everything that’s happening in the Tri-Cities this summer, stop by TheV3H.com.
This post was written by Amber Strocel, who contributes to TheV3H.com, a blog that highlights news and events in and around Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. You can also catch up with Amber’s musings on life and parenting at Strocel.com, or find out about her online class on living with intention at Crafting my Life.
