The final virtual trivia night in support of BC and Alberta Guide Dogs is coming up this month, with a travel theme. All summer long these online events have been raising funds for Guide Dogs, Autism Service Dogs and PTSD Service Dogs for those in need.
Travel Time Trivia
When: Friday, August 14, 2020 Where: Online! Register here for $20 to participate Tickets: $20 each. You will need to purchase a separate ticket for each person joining the game. Each player will need access to their own computer or mobile phone.
Please note that all three events take place across Canada & the US and the game’s start time will vary based on where you live.
For those in the Pacific Time Zone the Game starts at 6:00pm
For those in the Mountain Time Zone the Game starts at 7:00pm
For those in the Eastern Time Zone the Game starts at 9:00pm
Tuning into the virtual trivia game is simple: The live game guide and game link will be sent to your email on registration, so you’ll be able to just click and play. No app download is necessary!
Prizes to be Won
Grand Prize: Mom and Pups Fund (includes birth announcement and Puppy Scholarship Package for a pup from the litter)
2nd Prize: Puppy Scholarship (photos and ‘pup’dates will be sent to you as your sponsored puppy grows to become a Guide or Service Dog).
3rd Prize: Puppy Pal Package (includes welcome letter about your sponsored puppy, framed photo, 5 blank puppy greeting cards, and official certificate).
For the travel themed trivia night, test your knowledge in these categories: Balmy Beaches, Road Trips, Historical Sites, Attractions, Mountain Peaks, All Inclusives.
About BC & Alberta Guide Dogs
BC & Alberta Guide Dogs is a registered charity that breeds, raises and professionally trains Guide Dogs for individuals who are blind or visually-impaired, Autism Service Dogs for children ages 3-10 with autism and their families, and PTSD Service Dogs for Veterans and First Responders living with an Operational Stress Injury. It takes two years and upwards of $35,000 to produce one certified dog, provided free of charge to the recipient.
Now that restrictions are being slowly lifted, BC & Alberta Guide Dogs is cautiously returning to physically-distanced, in-person puppy training with group and individual sessions. For more information and updates, follow along on Twitter and Facebook.
Miss604 is a proud media sponsor of this virtual trivia event series (June, July and August 2020).
Enjoy BC Day at the PNE with the fourth instalment of A Taste of the PNE, a drive thru fair food extravaganza along with an outdoor dining option.
Wiggle Chips
BC Day at the PNE
Food vendors include Henry’s Chicken serving half chicken with corn on the cob, Tin Lizzy serving Wiggle Chips, Steve O’s serving deep fried desserts (Kit Kat Fries, Mars bars and Oreos), and a selection of BC craft beer, cider, and wine options.
When: August 1-3, 2020. Guests can choose from the following timeslots 1:00pm to 3:0pm, 3:30pm to 5:30pm, or 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Drive Thru Tickets:Available online and must be purchased in advance.
Dine In Tickets: Available online and must be purchased in advance. Each ticket includes admission, entertainment, a tour of the 2020 Prize Home, and dinner and one drink.
The physically distanced dine in event features afternoon or evening option of outdoor dining paired with lively entertainment. There will be a maximum 50-person capacity to ensure the health and safety of all patrons and staff.
You will receive a $10 discount on Playland’s Expanded Rides (August 1, 2, 3, 8 or 9) plus 2 free tickets to Opening Day of the 2021 PNE Fair with each meal ordered for dine in. Follow PNE/Playland on Facebook for more info.
August events in Metro Vancouver usually consist of fireworks nights, the Pride Parade, PNE concerts, a Whitecaps match, and perhaps an evening at TUTS. While things look very different in the city right now, with COVID-19 safety measures in place there is a new lineup of events and activities to enjoy this summer. Playland’s wooden coaster is reopening, there are drive-in movie nights, a summer concert series and more on top of our wonderful natural resources like parks and beaches.
August Events in Metro Vancouver
This list is updated daily. If you have an event to add, send it in here for a free listing.
The Vancouver Mural Festival (“VMF”) is celebrating its 5th anniversary by reaching beyond its home in Mount Pleasant and into nine neighbourhoods all across the city. The expanded 3-week festival will feature over 60 new murals and a new mobile app to help you discover them all.
Vancouver Mural Festival
When: August 18 to September 7, 2020
Over the past few months, we’ve witnessed the power of street art to lift spirits, inspire hope, heal and connect individuals and communities – locally and around the world.
This year, instead of a massive Street Party, Vancouver Mural Festival has been reimagined to share the positivity and spirit of VMF with even more people and communities across our city. You’ll find new murals in Mount Pleasant, South Granville, Robson, West End, Downtown, Strathcona, Gastown, Marpole and River District.
Highlights for the 2020 Vancouver Mural Festival include:
VMF Pop-Up Patiofeaturing Live Music, Comedy, Drag, and more.
VMF: Year 5 Art Exhibit(online) featuring 100+ original works of art by VMF alumni and local artists. All originals and limited prints will be available for sale.
August 18, 2020
VMF Curator Talks (online) Learn about VMF’s curation process with Lead Curator Drew Young, Graffiti Curator Scott Sueme and 2020 Guest Curators, Krystal Paraboo and Sierra Tasi Baker.
August 18 to September 7, 2020
Free Daily Mural Tours presented by Herschel Supply.
August 18 to September 18, 2020
Downtown Shopfront Mural Exhibit at the Pendulum Gallery.
On-going
Artists painting 60+ murals throughout the city
The goal of this year’s festival is to support artists, communities and local businesses. Expanding to more neighbourhoods enables more people to enjoy murals within their own communities while encouraging “staycation” mural exploration throughout the city.
We’ve been sitting on this extraordinary list of nominees since March and now a date has been set for the postponed YWCA Women of Distinction Awards! Along with honouring this year’s nominees, YWCA Metro Vancouver has selected Dr. Bonnie Henry to receive this year’s Icon Award.
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Honours Dr Bonnie Henry and More
When: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 7:00pm Where: Virtual (unique link to be provided upon registration)
Pay tribute to the 2020 nominees, which include 73 outstanding women and five workplaces, and celebrate the winners during this live virtual event.
Dr Bonnie Henry, Icon
BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, MD MPH, FRCPC, will be the recipient of the 2020 Icon Award. Selected internally by the YWCA, the Icon Award recognizes an extraordinary woman for her achievements throughout her lifetime. Dr. Henry has become a household name as she led the province’s successful and life-saving COVID-19 response.
She has also brought leadership and much-needed attention to the continued overdose crisis. The YWCA applauds her contributions to public health here in BC, across Canada and internationally throughout her career. Her track record of excellence is an inspiration to so many.
To celebrate Dr. Henry’s many achievements, she will join Lesly Tayles, Senior Vice President, BC & Yukon Region at Scotiabank, for a special conversation. This exclusive interview will cover Dr. Henry’s significant contributions to public health and her experiences leading British Columbia through this complex time. Tickets to view this exclusive interview are on sale now.
Follow the YWCA of Vancouver on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
YWCA Metro Vancouver is dedicated to achieving women’s equality. Their mission is to touch lives and build better futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness and equal opportunities.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, since 2010.
