The #CHVCatchUp is a monthly series featuring the latest updates and news from Covenant House Vancouver. Miss604 is proud to be the Official Blog Partner of CHV.
It’s Social Work Week in British Columbia
Social workers make a real difference in the lives of people, families, and communities across the country. The provincial government has declared March 13-19, 2022, Social Work Week in British Columbia. The theme for 2022 is In Critical Demand – Social Work is Essential. Every young person who accesses Covenant House Vancouver has the opportunity to receive one-to-one support from a Registered Social Worker to help them achieve their goals.
What’s the difference between a Youth Worker, a Social Worker, and a Registered Clinical Counsellor?
At Covenant House Vancouver, they use a holistic and integrated approach to supporting youth to overcome the challenges of homelessness. This means that behind every young person, there’s a team of people that work together to help them achieve the goals they want to achieve in a way that works best for them. Youth Workers, Social Workers, and Registered Clinical Counsellors are three such roles that do the vital work of providing such relentless support for youth in need.
Indoor roller skating has always been a popular activity in Vancouver, from the early days of Imperial Roller Skating Rink (1907-1914) at English Bay, to birthday parties and snow cones at Stardust in Surrey, roller derby bouts and pop-up roller discos. If you’re looking for some retro fun with a modern twist, look no further than Rollerland at the PNE.
Indoor Roller Skating in Vancouver
After many years of looking for a permanent home for Rolla Skate Club, co-founders Carla and Lucy have finally found their long held dream place; a 20,000 sq/ft space to host all of Rolla’s magic at the Rollerland building at the PNE in 2021.
Skaters that are age 19+ are invited to “skate and rock” every Saturday to crowd favourite tunes. Rental roller skates are included with each ticket, or you can bring your own. Book online for $20 (plus tax/fees) per session including rentals.
All Ages Sparkle Skate Sessions
They also have a series of all-ages skates Book online for $15 (plus tax/fees) per session including rentals. Note: All skaters 12 and under must bring their own helmet. Young skaters without helmets will not be permitted to skate.
For a gala or event your organization can also buy-out Rollerland on Friday nights (accommodating 350 people) with catering and more. For team-building, smaller groups of 10-25 skates can book private 90-minute skate sessions with certified instructors. Of course you can also book birthday parties!
On top of running events at the venue, Rolla Skate Club hosts youth programs, classes, roller derby and more. Founders Smith and Croysdill are also Co-Founders of the Girls on Track Foundation. A not-for-profit whose mission is to foster important life skills in teenage girls, through participation in roller derby as skaters and decision makers.
Spring Break is almost here and the cherry blossoms are starting to burst on boughs all around town. Miss604 is proud to sponsor the return of Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum which starts on Monday, but in the meantime, check out these things to do around Metro Vancouver this weekend:
Vancouver’s foremost lifestyle showcase dedicated to health and wellness is back! The Wellness Show returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre the weekend of March 26-27, 2022 with exhibitors, celebrity chefs, classes, panels and much more.
Vancouver Wellness Show
When: Saturday, March 26 & Sunday, March 27 10:00am to 6:00pm each day
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West (1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver)
Tickets: All tickets are $12 General Admission, purchase tickets online in advance and get $2 off.
Please note that due to Provincial Health Guidelines, all attendees will need to provide proof of vaccination upon entry.
For the past 30 years, The Wellness Show has been helping Vancouverites achieve their most holistic, healthiest selves. This year’s lineup includes:
Exhibitors dedicated to supporting a holistic, healthy lifestyle
Celebrity chefs doing live cooking demonstrations
Workshops on healthy aging, understanding intuition, calming stress and anxiety, and addictions recovery
Meditation and stretching classes
The return of the Fresh Magazine Women’s panel and a panel discussion about End of Life
The Wellness Show features hundreds of exhibitors and runs over two days, with an average attendance of 20,000. There are three presentation stages:
Cooking Demo Stage (local chefs and cookbook authors)
Women & Wellness Seminar Stage
Living Well Seminar Stage
Exhibitors range from focusing on food and lifestyle (vegan, keto, gluten free), exercise, holistic healing practices (massage, physiotherapy, chiropractors, acupressure, shiatsu, acupuncture and more), the metaphysical, supplements, natural skincare, candles, pet wellness, essential oils, and wellness resorts. There’s a little something for everyone at The 2022 Wellness Show! Follow along on Facebook for the latest news and info about the event.
Enter to Win
I have a prize package to give away that includes a pair of tickets to The Wellness Show along with a bundle of products from vendors. Here’s how you can enter to win:
The cherry blossoms are making their first appearances, the days are getting longer, and Spring Break is on the horizon! Even if you weren’t able to scoop up a spot in some of the sold out day camps, there are still several Metro Vancouver attractions offering programming. Here are my top picks:
6 Vancouver Spring Break Activities
1. Burnaby Village (March 14-25) Take a step back in time and see how homes and businesses used to look, while learning more about the different cultures that helped shape communities like Burnaby. Free admission for this 10-acre open air museum, and the restored 1912 carousel is open once again for rides ($2.65).
2. Spring Break at the Fraser River Discovery Centre (March 12-27) On-site, the FRDC will run a variety of activities that explore the mighty Fraser River in different ways, from its diverse ecosystem to its significant contributions to the region’s culture, history, and economy.
3. Spring Break at Britannia Mine Museum (March 12-27) All kinds of strange creatures hide in the depths of our freshwater ecosystems. Using the power of magnification, an Interpreter will introduce you to some of the miniature mud monsters that live at the bottoms of creeks, rivers, and wetlands. These animals may be tiny, but they can tell us surprising amount about the health of their environments. Drop in programming included with general admission.
4. Spring Break at MOS (March 15-25) Drop in for the Museum of Surrey’s sustainability-themed spring break activities. There will be take-home craft kits, scavenger hunts complete with prizes, a seed craft, bubbles and appearances by a special guest – Raj the Raccoon.
5. Evening Programs at the Space Centre (March 16-25) During your visit you’ll watch a Planetarium Star Theatre show, experience a science demonstration in the GroundStation Canada theatre and visit the Observatory, with a tour of our ½ metre Cassegrain telescope, where you will have a chance to discover more about how astronomers use light to learn about stars.
6. Crafts at the Granville Island Kids Market (March 14-25) Visit weekdays during Spring Break for the craft workshop series from Luminous Elephant. Arrive early to sign up as it is first come, first serve. The crafting table will be set up on the main floor near the Adventure Zone.
