There’s a throwback gift guide from one of Vancouver’s beloved attractions that will have you craving treat from the McBarge with Expo Ernie. Expo 86 merchandise is now available at Science World just in time for the holiday season.
Photo courtesy of Science World
Expo 86 Merchandise at Science World
Science World was built for the world’s fair, originally meant to just be a temporary structure and named the Expo Centre. 36 years later, Science World is celebrating its past while ushering in its future with an exclusively-designed line of iconic merchandise, recognizing the role this event played in Science World as we know it today.
1984 – Science World Under Construction. Archives # CVA 780-505
This series of Expo 86 themed and branded items, feature the nostalgic Expo 86 logo, branding and, of course Expo Ernie. The family of marks are owned by the Government of the Province of British Columbia and are used by Science World under license. Funds raised by the sale of this exclusively-designed, limited Expo 86 merchandise will support essential programming for the non-profit and its mission to expand STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and design, and math) learning.
The full lineup of gifting ready swag includes:
Expo 86 Tee and Expo Ernie Tee for $34.99
Expo Ernie Sweatshirt for $69.99
Expo 86 Bomber Jacket for $89.99
Expo 86 Baseball Cap for $34.99
Expo 86 Tote Bag for $24.99
Expo 86 Poster for $24.99
Expo 86 Mug for $16.99
Pins (Expo 86 and Expo Ernie) for $7.99
Stickers (Expo 86 Logo Sticker, Expo 86 Classic Sticker Expo Ernie) for $3.99
Science World was recently bolstered by a much-needed $10-million infrastructure investment in federal funding through the Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) Tourism Relief Fund but much more is needed. Funds from the campaign will help further essential education, like Science World’s globally-lauded STEAM initiative and community programming, across BC.
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“Expo 86 was Vancouver’s first world-class event, inviting 22 million visitors from all over the world to Vancouver in a 5 month span, and the Expo Centre was at the centre of it,” says Nancy Roper, Vice President, Development at Science World. “By connecting Vancouver’s history with its future, we hope that the Expo 86 series both fundraises and educates about the crucial role that this event played in defining Vancouver as a world-class city, and in establishing Science World as a leading incubator of science innovation and education serving millions across BC every year.”
The collection is available online to shop now. Tag your photos with #Expo86 and Science World when you post on social media to share in the nostalgia.
You can make a difference in a young person’s life this season at one of these conveniently located toy drives around Vancouver. Monetary donations and gifts of new, unwrapped toys are accepted, and I have included some wish list items below:
Toy Mountain at Guildford Date: November 30 to December 2 6:00am to 9:00pm (7:00pm Friday) Location: Centre Court at Guildford Town Centre (10355 152 St, Surrey) Details: Accepting new unwrapped toys at and accepting cash donations online, in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. For all the early risers who make a donation on site between 6:00am and 9:00am on December 1 and December 2 , Triple O’s will treat you to a complimentary breakfast to go.
Family Services North Shore Toy Drive Date: Saturday, December 4, 2022 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm Location: Park Shore BMW (835 Automall Dr, North Vancouver) Details: Drop off new unwrapped gifts for children and teenagers in need. The Northshore Auto Mall has generously pledged to match all Toy Drive Donations made, up to $10,000. Toy Drive donations will go directly toward purchasing toys and gifts for children and teens, to ensure vulnerable North Shore families are able share in the joy of the holidays with presents under the tree.
Surrey Christmas Bureau Toy Depot Date: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Location: 10355 King George Blvd., the former Safeway. Details: If you can’t make it to the Toy Depot, you can drop off new unwrapped toys to any Surrey Fire Hall from November 15 through to December 20, 2022. Financial donations are also needed year round to support the Hamper program. Volunteer positions are available as well.
Richmond Christmas Fund Date: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Location: Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (190 – 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond) Details: Please be advised that, due to allergies, they are no longer accepting donations of stuffed animals. We encourage you to give books instead of bears and toys instead of teddies. While we’re extremely grateful for all toy donations, there are several items we anticipate being particularly popular this holiday season. As such, these are the items we need the most. You can find them below, on our 2022 Toy Wish List.
Wish List Items
The Richmond Christmas Fund and Surrey Christmas Bureau put together their toy wish lists and it’s a great roadmap for your holiday giving. They figure that these items will be very popular so they’d love to receive many so they can have enough supply:
Stages across the region will once again come alive this season, welcoming audiences for festive performances of all varieties. We have a large list of holiday theatre in Metro Vancouver and if you have anything to add, feel free to leave a comment about your favourite show:
Christmas Presence by Pacific Theatre
Holiday Theatre in Metro Vancouver 2022
Pacific Theatre
Christmas Presence Date: December 11-13 and December 20-22, 2022 at 8:00pm Location: Pacific Theatre (1440 W 12th Ave, Vancouver) Details: Two time slots to choose from of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December. Check back later in the season for full lineups and a digital recording available for remote viewers.
Massey Theatre
Tom Jackson-Stories Songs & Santa Causes Date: November 25, 2022 Location: Massey Theatre (735 8th Ave, New Westminster) Details: Tom Jackson kickstarts the holiday season with grace, style and a quirky style that many theatre-goers have enjoyed for decades. Expect an evening of original music, sing-along tunes and signature Christmas music from this master storyteller.
Richmond Academy of Dance: Dance Into Christmas Date: December 2, 2022 Location: Massey Theatre (735 8th Ave, New Westminster) Details: Join the Richmond Academy of Dance for their 23rd annual Dance Into Christmas performance. This concert will put you into a holiday spirit like no other and will feature excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker.
The Firehall Arts Centre, in association with Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre (vAct) present the world premiere of Manami Hara’s Courage Now on stage until Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Courage Now – Katherine Matlashewski – Photo credit Youn Park
Courage Now at the Firehall Arts Centre
When: Tuesday-Saturday 7:30pm; Saturday & Sunday 3:00pm; Pay What You Can Tuesdays at 7:30pm & Wednesdays at 1:00pm Wednesday at 1:00pm
Where: Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova St, Vancouver)
Courage Now tells the story of Japanese Consul Chiune Sugihara, who helped over 6000 Polish and Lithuanian Jews escape the Nazis in 1940. Going against his government orders, he issued more than 2000 handwritten visas, risking both his life and his career. Some of those whose lives were saved have families living in British Columbia today.
“Bringing a new play to life takes time and dedication, and Manami has definitely demonstrated that,” says Artistic Producer Donna Spencer. “She has been so determined to share this amazing story of heroism with theatre audiences that throughout the past twelve years, she has been exploring ways to tell Sugihara’s story on stage. After hearing its first reading at The Firehall some time ago, I knew we needed to help make it happen, and I am so glad it will have its world premiere here in our theatre space.”
Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Manami Hara is a playwright, producer, interpreter, and a translator. She became fascinated with Western theatre and the English language, and at the age of 18, left Japan to become a stage actor in North America. She moved to Vancouver, took ESL classes and graduated from Studio 58. Manami is a Jessie Richardson Theatre Award winner and nominee for her acting and collaborative creations.
Courage Now is written by Manami Hara, directed by Amiel Gladstone, and performed by Manami Hara, Ryota Kaneko, Amitai Marmorstein, Katherine Matlashewski, and Advah Soudack. For more information, follow the Firehall Arts Centre on Facebook.
The fabulous and philanthropic team behind Workout for Women’s Day has put together a lineup of their Bootcamp to Benefit classes (Zumba, strength & cardio) for a special Holiday Edition supporting Backpack Buddies and Covenant House. Donate, sign up, and you could win some awesome prizes!
Bootcamp to Benefit Holiday Edition
There are three classes to choose from, you can sign up for one or all three by making a donation to Backpack Buddies or Covenant House BC, then emailing Shana Alexander (one of the hosts) to confirm your booking and donation.
Sunday December 4th at 1:00pm
Zumba, Core & Pelvic Floor with Asal Nikoopour & Shana Alexander at St. James Community Square (3214 W. 10th Ave)
Thursday, December 8th at 12:00pm
All Levels Strength & Cardio with Danya Rogen & Shana Alexander at Kits Beach under cover
Friday, December 23rd at 9:00am
Weights optional Strength & Cardio with Shana Alexander on Zoom
A $30 gift card to the newly opened To Live For bakery in Vancouver
For every class you sign up for, your name will be added to the draw again, so the more you participate, the greater your chances of winning!
About Bootcamp to Benefit
Since March 2020, this incredible community has moved together and donated more than $81,000 to 36 charities. Find more info here and follow Shana on Instagram for updates.
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