Welcome to another virtual event list, peppered with farmers market essentials! There’s a nice lineup of things to do in Vancouver this weekend (online or otherwise) including Mother’s Day ideas.
On May 6, 2020, the Government of BC release its BC Restart Plan, a multi-phase model for re-opening the province with enhanced protocols and the utmost caution. It is the first in a series of steps to protect people and ensure the province can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before. If transmission rates remain low or continue to decline, we’ll have more entertainment options available June through September. Let’s all do our part, stay safe, and work toward a healthy province!
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend (Virtually and More)
I really didn’t want to write a blog post about this because I believe the information you read should come directly from the Government of BC and Health Officials. However, if I can spread the message of BC’s Restart Plan for COVID-19 far and wide, I will! I encourage you to read the full plan here, in this PDF.
BC’s Restart Plan for COVID-19
From the report:
As of May 1, 2020, more than 2,100 British Columbians have tested positive for COVID-19 and more than 100 people have died.
As the pandemic hit BC, we asked British Columbians to do their part, and they took action to stay home and help flatten the curve. With each day, the rate of growth in COVID-19 cases has steadily declined and more than 1,350 people have recovered. And we have the lowest mortality of any jurisdiction in North America or Europe with a population of more than five million.
BC’s Restart Plan is the first in a series of steps to protect people and ensure the province can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by the City of Coquitlam Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
Coquitlam is paying tribute to all moms this week as we approach one of the most unusual Mother’s Day celebrations in history. To celebrate Mother’s Day in Coquitlam, City staff have created a CoquitlamSPIRIT package filled with creative ways we can all show appreciation for our moms – even if we can’t be with her in person.
Local gift ideas from shops offering pickup and delivery
Takeout and delivery brunch options
Plants that would make ideal gifts
#SupportLocal restaurants and businesses offering Mother’s Day gifts and celebrations
Flowers in Coquitlam’s Austin Heights
CoquitlamSPIRIT Package Highlights
Get Crafty: For the first time in history, kids won’t be coming home from school with their lovingly prepared Mother’s Day presents. Visit CoquitlamSPIRIT’s Child Activities page for some fun and easy crafts kids – and dads – can do at home to give to mom on her special day.
Cook Up Something Special: How about cooking up a favourite meal for mom? Or making breakfast in bed? We have included some of our favourite and easy-to-make recipes on our website.
Surprise Grandma: Put a smile on grandma’s face, too. Visit the website to find out about our Grandma Day Door Surprise suggestion.
#SupportLocal Gift Ideas: Think flowers, baked goods, frozen treats, boutique gifts or takeout brunch. VisitCoquitlam.ca has some helpful lists of local restaurants and businesses that are open – and ready – to serve you. Can’t see mom in person? Check out your options for delivering a bouquet to her doorstep. Or choose a plant that will make a great addition to balcony or backyard planters.
Visit the website for these – and more – ideas. Also, we’d love to see your stories on social media about ways you’ve been showing your #CoquitlamSPIRIT.
Mother’s Day Contest
Enter the City of Coquitlam’s #CoquitlamSPIRIT Mother’s Day Contest! They’ve giving away:
$50 to Floral Melody $50 Pasta Polo $50 to Coffee + Vanilla
A digital release form will be required to be signed and contact-less pick-up will be arranged. Winner must pick-up prize by Friday, May 8, 2020 at 3:00pm.
About CoquitlamSPIRIT
Part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CoquitlamSPIRIT provides free activities and resources to help residents stay active, healthy and connected while they practise physical distancing.
Coquitlam residents are encouraged to follow the City of Coquitlam on social media on Facebook and Twitter and download the CoquitlamConnect mobile app for up-to-date City information.
Last night John watched a video on YouTube of legendary broadcaster Jack Webster touring around Expo86 with Canadian business magnate, investor and philanthropist Jim Pattison. Although I lived through it as a six year old, with family season passes, it was cool to see that behind-the-scenes footage of something so monumental in our city’s history. One of the major legacies from Expo86 is marking a milestone today so there’s going to be an online birthday party for Science World – and they’d like to invite the world!
1984 – Science World Under Construction. Archives # CVA 780-505
Online Birthday Party for Science World
What: A very happy birthday science show Where: On Facebook here When: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 2:20pm (for 30 minutes)
The show will be hosted by Director of Performance and Fun Times, Brian Anderson and accompanying Science World facilitators who will observe social distancing rules while on stage.
The birthday celebration will feature some of Science World’s most highly-popular science demonstrations, including: setting the table, baking the cake, exploding Pringles can and blowing out the candle.
Additionally, they will be giving away five ultimate family passes to winners who participate and comment on the livestream that can be redeemed when the iconic dome opens again.
This event follows on the heels of #GivingTuesdayNow and viewers, if they have the means to do so, are encouraged to donate online to help ensure that the next generation gets a Science World.
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by Guest AuthorDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Published in partnership with VisitCoquitlam.ca Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
If you’ve been spending a lot of time at home you may have noticed migrating birds returning to the skies, fence posts and trees. Backyard birding is the new block party. So, just what have you seen?
Many of these birds you may see from your balcony or in your yard, but if you venture outdoors, birding is an activity you can enjoy while social distancing. In fact, most birds are active early in the morning so by getting an early start you’ll have a better chance of hearing and seeing them, as well as encountering fewer people along the way.
