Canuck Place Fall 50/50 Raffle

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Tickets are now available for the Canuck Place Fall 50/50, presented by RE/MAX Agents of the Lower Mainland, to support Canuck Place children and families.

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia and the Yukon’s pediatric palliative care provider. Over 830 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families from five provincial health regions receive Canuck Place inpatient and community care (in home/in hospital).

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Canuck Place Fall 50/50 Raffle

  • Tickets: Buy online for 3 for $5, 7 for $10, 50 for $20 or 150 for $50
  • Ticket Sales End: Midnight, Tuesday, October 4, 2022
  • Draw Date:  Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 11:00am
    • Tickets can be purchased by British Columbia residents over 19 years of age.

Since 2020, the Canuck Place 50/50 has raised over $1.9 million. Half has gone to five lucky winners, and half goes to support exceptional care in Canuck Place hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford, and in communities across BC and the Yukon.

Canuck Place operates 13 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include medical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, provincial 24-hour clinical care line, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling, as well as end-of-life care.

For over 25 years, Canuck Place has been providing exceptional complex medical care, while helping children and families embrace living fully with the time they have left together. But not without donor support. That’s where your 50/50 ticket purchase can make a difference.

With donors, their talented team, including over 164 volunteers, they care for children with short lives and the families who love them. Follow Canuck Place on Facebook for more news and information.

50/50 tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia. Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. Know your limit, play within it.

Miss604 is a proud sponsor of Canuck Place campaigns in 2022.

Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend August 26-28

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This weekend Miss604 is proud to sponsor the second to last Vancouver Salsa Cruise of the season and the second to last weekend of Summer at Burnaby Village! Enjoy these events and many more things to do in Vancouver this weekend:

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Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend August 26-28

Friday, August 26, 2022
Fort Langley Night Markets
Shipyards Live in North Vancouver
Richmond Night Market
PNE Summer Night Concerts
Abbotsford Film Festival
Comedy with Graham Clark, Malik Elassal, Dan Quinn
MONOVA Tour Offered in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim
Guided Walk through VanDusen Botanical Garden
Coquitlam Summer Craft Mornings
TGIF South Granville
Art Downtown
VIWFF Summer Fest
Indoor Roller Skating in Vancouver
McArthurGlen Summer Concert Series
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
Broadway Across Canada: Come From Away
Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts
Chilliwack Corn Maze at Greendale Acres
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival
Bentall Neighbourhood Patio

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Wine Pairing Dinners at Atlas Steak + Fish Giveaway

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Atlas Steak + Fish locations in Burnaby, Langley, and Kamloops will be offering exclusive Chef-curated wine pairing dinners in September, featuring award-winning wines from Phantom Creek Estates Winery.

Wine Pairing Dinners at Atlas Steak + Fish Giveaway

Wine Pairing Dinners at Atlas Steak + Fish

Celebrity Chef Spencer Watts, working with the talents of the Atlas culinary team have created a delectable 5-course menu that includes:

  • Gorgonzola Panna Cotta (paired with Phantom Creek Estate Chardonnay 2020)
  • Seared Sea Scallop (paired with Phantom Creek Estate Pinot Gris 2019)
  • Josper Grilled Cab Striploin (paired with Phantom Creek Estate Merlot 2019)
  • New Zealand High Country Lamb Rack (paired with  Phantom Creek Estate Petite Cuvee 2019)
  • Broken Flowerpot Cheesecake (paired with Phantom Creek Estate Rose 2021).

This limited time menu will kick off on September 14th at Atlas Burnaby with a very special evening from Phantom Creek’s head winemaker Mark Beringer, who will host 100 special guests and share his decades of knowledge and experience in the wine business.

  • Reserve September 14
  • Where: Atlas Steak + Fish – Burnaby
  • When: Reception 5:30pm, dinner 6:30pm
  • $150 per person (inclusive of tax and gratuity). Limited seats available
  • Reserve September 14-25
  • Where: Atlas Steak + Fish – Burnaby, Langley, Kamloops
  • When: Dinner reservations are being accepted September 14-25, 2022
  • $150 per person (inclusive of tax and gratuity)

Enter to Win

I have a pair of tickets to give away to the Mark Beringer Dinner at Atlas Burnaby on September 14th. Here’s how you can enter to win:

Win Tickets to an Atlas Steak + Fish Wine Pairing Dinner

Must be 19+. Prize as-is, no cash value/substitute.

A Night to Dream Gala for Ronald McDonald House

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Join Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon for the 18th annual A Night to Dream Gala. The evening will include fine food and wine, exclusive live and silent auctions, live entertainment, and more in celebration of this important community that keeps families close when it matters most.

A Night to Dream Gala for Ronald McDonald House

A Night to Dream Gala for Ronald McDonald House

As the charity’s premier event, the gala helps raise crucial funds that keep their doors open year round.

  • When: Saturday, September 17, 2022 6:00pm until late
  • Where: The Westin Bayshore (1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver)
  • Tickets: Available online now

Each year, thousands of families from across BC and the Yukon travel to Vancouver in search of life-saving treatment for their children. Far from their homes, they desperately need affordable accommodation and a place to stay together under one roof.

RMH BC & Yukon operates a modern and welcoming 73 room facility steps from BC Children’s Hospital and a Family Room at Surrey Memorial Hospital. With support from hundreds of volunteers, dedicated donors, and committed staff, they create a community of support for parents, siblings and patients so they can heal better, together.

Through generous donations and fundraisers like the A Night to Dream Gala, RMH BC & Yukon is able to offer a home away from home, a community of support, and a restful space for families to heal better together. Since its inception, this sold-out event has raised over $5 million for seriously ill children and their families who call Ronald McDonald House home.

Related: Ronald McDonald House Step Up for Families Fundraiser 2022, Home for Dinner Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon

Bloom Inspiration Summit Giveaway

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The Bloom Inspiration Summit in Vancouver on September 24th will feature a lineup of brilliant women who will motivate you to live your best life, dream big, and spark more joy in your everyday life. The event will also include an intimate conversation with eight-time Juno Award-winning Canadian entertainer and bestselling author Jann Arden.

Bloom Inspiration Summit

Evalina Beauty and Simply Beautiful present the inaugural Bloom Inspiration Summit

  • When: Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 8:15am to 6:15pm
  • Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (630 Hamilton, Vancouver)
  • Tickets: Available online now $199-$249
    • Every ticket incudes: A gratitude journal, gift bag, Seasonal Simply Beautiful gift box ($250 value) and the Evalina Beauty gift box ($100 value)

Speakers will discuss everything from grief to joy, sleep to intimacy, home organization and how to reach your full potential.

Speakers

  • Jessica Janzen
    On loss, massive heartache, and bringing joy to your life—to build a life by design, regardless of what you are walking through.
  • Megan Golightly
    On simplifying your life so you can enjoy the small moments and transformation within your home and life.
  • Dr. Shimi Kang
    On tools to help you build and practice essential life skills and the importance of play to improve your personal life through resilience, innovation and connection.
  • Dr. Carolin Klein
    On intimacy, opening our hearts to ourselves, and talking bluntly and openly about sex and sexuality.
  • Claudia Chirico
    On powerful healing tools to elevate your thinking, evolve your self-awareness, and empower you to expand to your full potential.
  • Jann Arden, who will share her personal journey, explaining the importance of adaptability, being built for change, and finding good—and even funny—things, even in the most difficult of situations.

There will also be a special musical performance by ZADA, an Ethiopian-born and Canadian-raised singer-songwriter who will remind us of our powerful connections—to our own purpose and to one another.

“After two of the most difficult years of many of our lives, it’s time to live out loud again,” says Simply Beautiful brand manager Janine Verreault. “Simply Beautiful has always been more than just a subscription box. It’s about self-care, treating yourself, and adding more joy to your life. Bloom is the perfect way to reconnect in-person and to restart our lives in a positive, collective way.” 

View the full day schedule online here. The event will also have a marketplace forum, gifts, plus a cocktail reception.

Enter to Win

I have a pair of tickets to give away ($454.90 value) for the winner and a guest to enjoy this day of inspiration! Here’s how you can enter to win:

Win Tickets to the Bloom Inspiration Summit

Also featuring Jann Arden this season, Read for the Cure on October 24th