Imagine opening your presents under the tree on Christmas Day and receiving a certificate saying that you now sponsor a Pacific Great Blue Heron or a majestic Western Red Cedar Tree? Give the gift of symbolic adoption of a Stanley Park plant or animal this holiday season.
Give the Gift of Wildlife and Nature in Stanley Park
Stanley Park is home to many special plants and animals, each with their own ecological needs. Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”) collaboratively leads the stewardship of these organisms through research, conservation, and education.
Adopt a Tree Swallow
To support nest box monitoring on Lost Lagoon. Tree swallow populations, like all swallow species, are in steep decline. Nest boxes = habitat.
Adopt a Pacific Great Blue Heron
To support the seasonal monitoring of one of North America’s largest urban colonies, right in Stanley Park. The GBH is listed as a species of “Special Concern” in this region.
Adopt a Northwestern Salamander
To support SPES’ amphibian surveys. A strong amphibian population indicates healthy Park habitat.
Adopt a Little Brown Bat
To help school children learn about the deadly White Nose Syndrome during our Beautiful Bats program.
Adopt a Western Red Cedar Tree
To support SPES’ Forest Explorers day camps for children.
Adopt a Salmonberry Shrub
To enable native plant purchases for habitat restoration in the Park.
Follow the Stanley Park Ecology Society on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information.
Returning for its 10th holiday season, prestigious local dance organization Goh Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Since premiering in 2009, the production of this masterpiece has given tens of thousands of audience members the opportunity to be swept away by this world-famous Christmas story.
Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker 2018
- Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (630 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
- When: Friday, December 21, 2018 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 1:00pm & 5:00pm
- Tickets: Available online now
Experience Clara’s dream come to life as she embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets where she is greeted by the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy. An unforgettable adventure awaits as her gallant Nutcracker battles the evil Mouse King and his army of mischievous mice.
This heart-warming production is sure to delight audiences of all ages with more than 200 glittering costumes, dramatic sets and valuable lessons – all danced to Tchaikovsky’s memorable score performed live by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra.
Win Tickets
If you would like to experience this magical holiday show for yourself, I have a pair of tickets to give away to the performance at 1:00pm on Sunday. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 9:00am on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Follow Goh Ballet on Twitter and Facebook for information.
Update The winner is Jeanette!
The Vancouver Motorcycle Show, which has built its reputation on bringing the best in powersports brands together, is back for its annual three-day bike unveiling at the Tradex in Abbotsford, from January 18-20, 2019.
Vancouver Motorcycle Show
- Where: Tradex – Fraser Valley Trade & Exhibition Centre (1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford)
- When: January 18 to 20, 2019
Friday 12:00pm-9:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm; Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
- Tickets: Adults $13.00 until January 2, 2019 at which point, they will go up to $15. Juniors (6-14) $12.00; Seniors (65+) $11.00; Children (5 and under) free with adult ticket purchase. A family pass is $40.00 (2 adult & 2 junior passes) and on Friday it’s Ladies Night with half price admission. Free parking for all motorcycles!
Find the newest makes and models of motorcycles as well as the latest accessories and technology featured all under one roof. Here are a few of the show features this year:
Back by popular demand, local stunt group VanCity Stunters will be generating their usual flurry of smoke- filled excitement with their acrobatic motorcycle maneuvering and high-energy performances their fans have come to expect.
New to the outdoor stage this year will be none other than the Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Stunt and Drill Team. Driving up from their hometown in Washington state, the team, who is celebrating their 80th anniversary this year, will be bringing their vintage Harleys – some of which are even older than the team’s official beginning.
Vintage Harley lovers will be able to further satisfy their passion inside the Tradex as well as Trev-Deeley Motorcycles present their highly rare of vintage collection that includes Sport, 1954 FL, 1966 XLH and 1973 SX350.
Seasoned riders will not want to miss how to demonstrations from professional riding instructor Clinton Smout who will demonstrate techniques ranging from clutch control to avoiding obstacles and slow speed maneuvers.
SHE Rides is back for its Friday night premier where the entry fee for ladies is cut in half after 5:00pm. One lucky lady on this night will walk away with a new Kawasaki Versys – X 300 ABS courtesy of Kawasaki. The grand prize draw will take place on Friday evening at 8:30pm and the winner must be present to win.
And the Kawasaki Double-Take Giveaway has returned as well. Two Kawasaki Z125 PROs will be given away at the Show on Saturday January 19th. The Z125 PRO is fondly referred to as a nimble streetfighter that is designed to defy what a lightweight motorcycle can be.
Yamaha Riding Academy is also returning for kids between the ages of 6 to 12 who want to learn how to ride the latest Yamaha TT-off-road motorcycle in a safe and secure environment and in the company of trained and certified instructors. The academy is free-of-charge with admission.
For the even younger riders is the Strider Adventure Zone where children as young as 18 months and up to the age of five can take part in test riding a Strider Bike, all while improving and developing fundamental bike-handling skills. Families are encouraged to visit the adventure zone in the show’s outside feature tent so they can book their children’s riding experience.
Win Tickets
I have 2 pairs of tickets to give away to the Vancouver Motorcycle Show. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Click below to post your entry on Twitter (1 entry)
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Follow the Vancouver Motorcycle Show on Facebook and Twitter for more info. I’ll draw two winners at 9:00am on Thursday, December 27, 2018.
Update The winners are Brittany & @LaurelColeCAKE
The smell of mini donuts permeates the air as I step out of the heritage carousel pavilion at Burnaby Village Museum. I usually enter the back way, through the gift shop, and past the Elworth house toward the Interurban Tram Barn. Suddenly I’m in old timey Burnaby, passing carollers on Hill Street and catching a show at the bandstand next to the Concord Social sleigh.
Photos from Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village
There’s a hum of activity inside the Ice Cream Parlour, at supper time on a weekend, and Burnaby Lake General Store is hopping. Evergreen boughs line the street, and lights twinkle in the trees.
It’s craft time in the old real estate office and when John and I loop down Brookfield lane, past Bell’s Dry Goods, we hear the bubble of a rain-fuelled Deer Lake Brook. We cross the bridge and enjoy a musical performance at the Orientation Plaza, before taking in more light displays in the orchard.
Crossing back over the bridge, we spot some HBC stripes on some bears behind Tom Irvine’s house then we duck into the Interurban Tram Barn for an interpretive history talk.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum is not only a fun and festive light display, it’s a stroll down memory lane and a lively lesson in local history.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Admission: FREE! Carousel rides are $2.65
Address: 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
When: Now until December 14, 2018 Monday to Friday, 1:00pm to 5:30pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1:00pm to 9:00pm. December 15, 2018 to January 4, 2019 Daily 1:00pm to 9:00pm, closed December 24 & 25.
Plan your visit to Heritage Christmas and Burnaby Village Museum on Facebook and Twitter for information about this event and more.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of Heritage Christmas 2018-2019
On now until January 20th, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest FREE outdoor light display! Nightly from dusk until 11:00pm, thousands of lights in a number of themed zones, twinkle and dazzle all those who stroll the 1.2km lakeside trail in Coquitlam.
While you’re at Lights at Lafarge, be sure to enter my photo contest! Post your photos online tagging @Miss604 and #ExploreCoquitlam and you will be entered to win an awesome Coquitlam prize package. It’s easy to do: Find a photo frame or take a pic anywhere on site. John and I recently made it out to the attraction and he took some photos of his own:
Photos from Lights at Lafarge in Coquitlam
Lights at Lafarge is located at Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) just steps from the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain Station.
Don’t miss the free Jingle Bells Night event on December 21st an join in on a community carolling sing-along.
Again all you need to do is visit this the free Lights at Lafarge display by January 20th, find a frame, and post a photo tagging #ExploreCoquitlam & @Miss604 and you’ll be entered to win! Follow the City of Coquitlam on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of Lights at Lafarge
