Puppies and yoga come together for a fun and adorable event! Rover is hosting Rover Puppy Yoga at YYoga’s gorgeous Kitsilano rooftop patio on Wednesday, August 21st.
Rover Puppy Patio Yoga
When: Wednesday August 21st, 2019 Where: YYoga’s rooftop patio (1915 W 4th Ave, Vancouver) Tickets:Available online
Rover’s Puppy Patio Yoga will be led by experienced YYOGA instructor, Hillary Keegen, who will take you through a beginner friendly yoga class featuring some extra support in the form of puppies
Studies have proven that just 10 minutes with a dog can significantly impact your mood by reducing stress levels. Given the tie between puppies, fitness, and mental health, this event is perfect for anyone looking to get a little active with a furry friend. Puppy Yoga also serves as a great opportunity for the puppies to socialize which helps with their development.
Tickets are $20 with all proceeds going to The Second Chance in Life Foundation, a rescue organization that organizes foster families and adoption for puppies in need of a home. The Second Chance in Life Foundation is supplying the puppies for this event.
The 6th annual Dan’s Legacy Chefs’ Charity Dinner is moving to Surrey this year, celebrating their partnerships in the community and the remarkable achievements of their youth clients.
Dan’s Legacy Chefs’ Charity Dinner
Where: Surrey City Hall Atrium (13450 104 Ave, Surrey) When: Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 6:00pm Tickets:Available now for $150 ($75 charitable tax receipt available)
Proceeds from this fundraiser go towards Dan’s Legacy programs which include counselling and life-skills programs for youth with trauma-based mental health and addictions issues.
This evening not only focuses on the amazing work of Dan’s Legacy, it also promotes sustainability in a very creative (and delicious) way. Chefs TJ Conwi and Bruce Nollert (Ono Vancouver), Chef Shay Kelly (The Caterer), Chef Andrew George (Indigenous Red Seal Chef/Program Director Okanagan College) and others will present signature dishes made entirely from recovered (surplus) food.
CBC Radio Host and filmmaker Angela Sterritt will return as MC for this memorable evening that will feature reception style appetizers and a plated dinner. Bid on the silent auction, enjoy some great food, and hear inspirational stories.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Contact Amy at amy[at]danslegacy.com for info. Join CN Rail (Silver Sponsor), Rick’s Heart Foundation (Table Sponsor), and Nootka Marine Adventures (Live Auction) in supporting this event.
About Dan’s Legacy
Dan’s Legacy’s harm prevention programs put the focus upstream by diverting youth from entrenched addiction and possible gang association. This pro-active approach gets ahead of the problem before it happens, and saves our community – your friends, family, employees, customers and suppliers – millions of dollars in costs these issues place on health care, the justice system, first responders and policing. In the past four years, Dan’s Legacy has helped over 300 youth overcome their mental health and addiction challenges and lead productive and fulfilling lives.
Follow Dan’s Legacy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to learn more about their work in our community.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the Dan’s Legacy Chefs’ Charity Dinner
The 2019 Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala takes place on Saturday, September 21st, with honoured guest speaker Emmanuel, father to Kristian Domingo.
Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala: Kristian’s Story
Kristian was the youngest of three brothers. He was a sweet, charming and loyal young man, who inspired the people around him.
In June 2014, Kristian would finish his final day of high school at Vancouver College, not only with a well-earned diploma, but also with the Mitchell Ho Memorial Award. The award, given to a student who demonstrates care and concern for others, was created in memory of Kristian’s friend, who collapsed on the playground of Vancouver College in the spring of 2008. Mitchell sadly passed away weeks later at Canuck Place.
The day after his high school graduation, Kristian was diagnosed with cancer. His dream of attending university on a football scholarship and studying to be a veterinarian was immediately put on hold. After a brave battle with multiple and ultimately unsuccessful cancer treatments, Kristian was eventually admitted to Canuck Place, where he received pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, as well as counselling support from the Canuck Place clinical team.
When Kristian was referred to Canuck Place, he was already familiar with the program. This is the place where his childhood friend Mitchell passed away in 2008. Mitchell’s passing affected Kristian deeply, and he took it upon himself to honour his memory by using his favourite #11 for all his sports jerseys whenever he could. Mitchell motivated him to become the inspirational young man that he was, and #11 became Kristian’s symbol and source for inspiration.
Kristian passed away peacefully at the age of 20, surrounded by love. Canuck Place care still continues for the Domingo family, who receive ongoing support with bereavement counselling. Canuck Place counselling provides vital support to help families through their grief, equip them with tools to manage their mental health, and foster healing after a devastating loss.
The intertwined and heartfelt stories of the Domingo and Ho families, share a beautiful connection to the quality of life, love and care that they received from the Canuck Place community.
About Canuck Place
For almost 25 years, Canuck Place has been providing pediatric palliative care for the most medically complex and ill children in the province. This past year alone, over 765 children and families across BC & Yukon received clinical care through Canuck Place programs and essential services.
Gift of Time Tickets & Event Details
Each year the Gift of Time Gala raises funds for Canuck Place, and you are welcome to attend. There are still a limited tickets available online. You can also support Canuck Place by donating to the Friends of Gift of Time fund, which directly impacts families like the Domingos.
Follow Canuck Place Children’s Hospice on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
Miss604 is the proud blog partner of the Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala for the 7th year.
Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY presents the world premiere of @giselle, a technology-driven, contemporary reinvention of the beloved romantic ballet classic, this September at the Vancouver Playhouse.
Giselle danced by Catherine Hurlin, American Ballet Theatre and 2019 Erik Bruhn winner. Photo Credit: Craig Foster
Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY’s @giselle
Where: Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton St, Vancouver) When: September 5 to 7, 2019 at 7:30pm Tickets:Available online now. VIP tickets are also available that include a reception.
Born out of Reimagining Giselle, a shorter work commissioned by The Royal Ballet in London, UK, this full-length narrative work will be brought to life by ballet superstars from American Ballet Theatre, The National Ballet of Canada, and Pennsylvania Ballet. Directed and choreographed by Vancouverite and company founder Joshua Beamish, this innovative production will explore the connections and parallels between the original classical ballet and our understandings of love, sex, and relationships in a world mediated by dating apps, digital illusions, and fleeting encounters.
The original version of Giselle, which premiered in 1841 — by what is now known as the Paris Opera Ballet, is based on a German legend, and follows a young peasant girl’s journey through the many dimensions of love and betrayal. Giselle dies of a broken heart after discovering her lover, Albrecht, is betrothed to another. The Wilis, a group of mystic and supernatural women who dance men to death, summon Giselle from her grave.
@giselle updates the narrative to present day by telling the story of a character named Giselle who is betrayed, isolated, and ghosted by her romantic partner on social media. In a state of heightened anxiety, Giselle livestreams her untimely death. Later in the work, she returns to haunt her male tormentors in motion-captured animated data particles projected onto the bodies of the live dance artists, creating a haunting tension between live and digital realities.
Win a Date Night
I’m giving away a Date Night experience that includes:
A pair of tickets to attend the opening night performance of Joshua Beamish / MOVETHECOMPANY’s presentation of @giselle on September 5th
A one night stay for two guests at The Westin Bayshore, a seaside Downtown Vancouver Hotel offering a gateway to romance and inspired revitalization.
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The SeaWheeze Half Marathon is 21.1km (13.1 miles) of breathtaking scenery, salty ocean air, high fives, and Vancouver vibes happening this weekend with pre-run festivities and post-run concert.
SeaWheeze Half Marathon and Sunset Festival
Over 10,000 runners will descend on Vancouver to sweat it out over a weekend of yoga, running, and one an awesome party.
It all starts with the PreWheeze Party on Friday, August 16th from 7:00am to 8:00pm at the Vancouver Convention Centre. That’s where participants can pick up their run packages, do some yoga, enjoy live music, do some meditation, and catch a film screening.
The SeaWheeze Half Marathon is Saturday, August 17th from Hastings and Burrard, starting at 7:00am. The run is followed by a brunch and then the SeaWheeze Sunset Festival over at Brockton Oval in Stanley Park (with shuttles running 3:30pm to 11:00pm). The Festival will have food and drinks, yoga, and performances by Big Wild and Kaskade.
Notable closures: On Saturday, August 17th from 6:00am to 11:00am the Seawall will be closed from English Bay (at Bidwell St.) to Lumberman’s Arch. Bike and pedestrian detours will be in effect. The Burrard Bridge will also be closed during these hours on Saturday. The Dunsmuir Viaduct will be closed on Saturday, August 17th from 5:00am to 9:00am, as will Water Street between Abbott and Seymour.
From Friday, August 16th at 6:30am until Saturday, August 17 at 6:00pm, Canada Place Way will be closed between Cordova and Burrard, with local access provided for hotel guests.
