When: Monday, February 15, 2021 at 10:30am – 12:00pm Where: Online Tickets: Free with online registration
Travel virtually to the Arctic, a place like no other, and explore the extraordinary polar region that is home to incredible animals. This 90-minute excursion has a little something for everyone.
Your itinerary begins with a presentation by VMM programs supervisor Dennis Chen about the amazing Arctic ecosystem and the many species of animals that it supports. Dennis will talk about a wide variety of land and marine animals that showcase Arctic biodiversity. Polar bears, narwhals, snowy owls, the walrus and more.
The presentation will include craft time where families can make their own Arctic octopus with items from around the house. While you’re finishing your octopus craft, Dennis will lead a discussion about how climate change is impacting the Arctic.
The next stop in your adventure is a story time for kids aged four and up. VMM intern Nikki Hashemian will read In Arctic Waters by Laura Crawford, an adaptation of The House That Jack Built that follows polar bears, walruses, narwhals and belugas as they chase each other around Arctic waters.
Families looking for outdoor Family Day adventure are invited to visit Vanier Park to look for maritime-themed riddles and jokes on display for Heritage Week (February 15-21, 2021).
The Canada SCORES Red Carpet Poetry Slam is moving online for a virtual format this year on February 25th. This event celebrates Canada SCORES poet-athletes’ successes while raising awareness and much-needed funds to allow the organization to continue to provide their free after-school programming.
Red Carpet Poetry Slam
When: Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm Where: Online Tickets: Available online now for $25
The Poetry Slam features original performances by select Poet-Athletes, chosen based on their performances at their recent Community Poetry Slams and their overall commitment to the Canada SCORES program.
The evening will also include an incredible online auction (to be launched closer to the event) and will be hosted by Jason Pires from CTV and Carl Valentine from the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Canada SCORES Vancouver partners with urban schools to provide a high quality, team-based after-school program that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning.
Founded in Burnaby in 2013, Canada SCORES began offering their unique after-school programming at no cost to families in January 2014 with 45 students in 3 Burnaby elementary schools. Today, they have grown to support over 200 students, grades 4-7, through partnerships with 12 schools from Burnaby, Surrey, and New Westminster.
After two incredibly successful online conferences in June and October 2020, SocialAtHome – Canada’s Virtual Digital Marketing Conference – is returning for a third online event March 4-5, 2021. The speaker lineup is expanding everyday, with Seth Godin, Amber Mac, Brittlestar, Wilson Wong, and many more!
SocialAtHome
When: March 4-5, 2021 Where: Online Tickets: Available online now. Early Bird $299.68 for the live summit and recorded options (until February 3); $218.43 live summit pass; $110.81 for students.
What’s Included
Enjoy two days of 25+ exceptional and tailored speaker sessions and workshops, with a choice of three different speaker experiences every 45 minutes. You can also get an add-on option to have access to recorded sessions for 30 days following the conference so you don’t miss a thing!
Participants will also get the SocialAtHome Box – the ultimate conference swag bag delivered right to your door.
Who Should Attend
SocialAtHome is ideal for digital marketing, social media or communications professionals who want to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest in digital best practices, social customer service, and beyond.
This will be your opportunity to ensure your company’s digital voice is ready for whatever 2021 might bring. Tap into your audiences, dig into your analytics, and push beyond your comfort zone to power your strategies, up your tactical game, and deliver results.
For the past five years, SocialWest, SocialEast and SocialCentral have brought thousands of people together, and now SocialAtHome will continue to offer attendees unprecedented opportunities for networking and professional development – from the safety of your own home.
Win Access
I have a live summit pass to give away (value $218.43) thanks to my pal, and conference founder, Mike Morrison from Mike’s Bloggity Blog, one of Canada’s favourite entertainment and lifestyle blogs.
I first ran into Mike at the Juno Awards in Vancouver back in 2009 and it’s been a pleasure to support each other as our careers have grown over the last decade. Based in Calgary, Mike founded Bloggity Inc, a modern media that company that hosts events for digital marketers and entrepreneurs across Canada.
Here’s how you can enter to win your way in to SocialAtHome!
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on February 3, 2021. UPDATE the winner is Jen G!
Nominations are now open for the 18th annual Small Business BC Awards. Once a simple business planning contest, the awards have evolved over the years to a large-scale provincial competition with a reputation for prestige and excellence among the BC small business community.
Small Business BC Awards
If you’re a business owner, you can nominate your own business. Or, if there’s a small business you love, show your appreciation and nominate on their behalf. Nominations and voting are open until 11:59pm on March 7, 2021.
Once nominated, businesses engage with their community to gather as many votes as possible before the deadline March 8th. The top 5 businesses in each category with the most votes and best applications will move on to the next stage of the contest, where they’ll pitch their business to a panel of business experts.
Nominees can increase their brand visibility, reach new customers and boost their reputation.
In a typical year, the event would culminate with a gala award ceremony where the success of the small business community is toasted. As we continue to navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the award ceremony will be held virtually in 2021 over several days.
Update: Finalists Announced
In all, a total of 937 nominations were received, representing 558 small businesses in 88 communities across BC. These businesses received over 51,150 votes. Here are the Top 5 Finalists in each category:
The Got Craft? Virtual Market Foodie Edition is coming up February 4-7, 2021. This newest market will feature 35 Lower Mainland based chefs, bakers, and makers creating small batch food and drink including plant based, gluten free, and low sugar options.
Got Craft? Virtual Market Foodie Edition
When: Thursday, February 4 to Sunday, February 7, 2021 Where: Shop online then choose from flat rate shipping or free Vancouver curbside pick up.
The upcoming event will welcome 25% new vendors to the line up including Tempea Natural Foods, JJ Bakes Company, Kindred Cultures Water Kefir, Scratch Fine Foods, Hoochy ‘Booch Kombucha, and Nonno’s Pasta Shop, serving Vancouver’s first plant-based Italian pasta and sauce.
Shop small and support local businesses, offering a curated selection of goods including chocolate, kombucha, coffee and teas, Asian style dumplings, baking mixes, lemon squares, nut butters, honey, jam, kimchi, and so much more!
The Got Craft? Virtual Markets are online events to support and engage the creative community from the comfort and safety of our homes. Since they aren’t able to host events in-person due to COVID-19, it’s a way to come together while staying apart. Since moving Got Craft? events online at the beginning of June 2020, they’ve had the opportunity to showcase over 200 makers and small shops from across Canada.
Win a Prize Pack
In the great tradition of Got Craft? markets, I have an awesome prize pack to give away! Here’s what’s included:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 10:00am on February 2, 2021. UPDATE The winner is Andrea A!
