The JCC of Greater Vancouver ‘s 26th Annual JCC Sports Dinner is coming up on March 5th with special guests Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. The event includes spirited live and silent auctions, great food, outstanding company and important networking opportunities along with a tribute to Greg Douglas.
Greg Douglas aka Doctor Sport
Greg Douglas, aka Dr. Sport, has been one of the most prominent sports journalists and broadcasters in Vancouver over the last five decades. He was tagged with the nickname Dr. Sport by friends on a Maui golf course years ago when an annoying Hawaiian radio announcer concluded every item of his sportscasts with the words: “How do I know? Because I’m Doctor Sport!”
Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, his first on-air experience came about when he smuggled a portable radio to school in his lunch box and got caught listening to the call of a world series baseball game. His ‘punishment’ was to provide game reports over the PA to the entire school population for the balance of the series.
Align Entertainment presents the cheerful escapades of little orphan Annie from February 1–16, 2019, at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby.
Align Entertainment’s Annie. Photo by Emily Cooper.
Annie in Burnaby
Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre (7373 Macpherson Ave, Burnaby) When: February 1–16, 2019 Including a Family Matinée February 2nd Tickets:Available online now from $20
Following the successful fall production of A Christmas Story: The Musical, the Ovation Award-winning company closes the 2018/2019 season with the story of Annie, a plucky 11-year-old overflowing with infectious optimism and curly red hair. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, throwing into sharp relief the beauty of the spirited character’s hopefulness in dire times. Featuring a fresh cast of young local talent, the production is a heart-warming antidote to the long grey days of winter.
Several cast members will be making their Align Entertainment debut, including the bright-eyed Camryn Macdonald (Veruca in Delta Youth Theatre’s Willy Wonka Jr.) in the role of Annie and Arne Larsen (Dom Claude Frollo in Secondary Characters’ The Hunchback of Notre Dame) as Oliver Warbucks. Erin Matchette (Mrs. Schwartz in Align’s A Christmas Story) will play Miss Hannigan, and Laura Cowan (Fairy Godmother in Theatre Under the Stars’ Cinderella) will be Grace Farrell, Warbucks’ assistant who first finds Annie. Finally, the role of Sandy will be filled by a real dog that will be cast this month.
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I have a pair of tickets to give away to opening night on February 2nd at 8:00pm.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC revealed their new 2019 kit today, inspired by the iconic design first introduced during the ‘Caps North American Soccer League (NASL) Soccer Bowl championship season in 1979.
New kit pays homage to the ‘Caps 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl championship season
The Hoop Jersey will go on sale in early February at the new Official Store in Gastown. For your chance to win the 2019 Hoop Jersey, and for the latest updates on availability, sign up online.
Jake Nerwinski in the throwback kit
The 2019 Hoop Jersey, crafted in conjunction with adidas, features the return of the wrap-around hoop made famous during the club’s NASL days. For the first time in the MLS era, the primary kit will feature a combination of white jersey, blue shorts, and white socks.
“The tradition and history of this club is something that we are very proud of,” added Mikkel Strøjer, Whitecaps FC vice-president of brand and fan engagement. “To this day, many of our long-time fans and supporters talk fondly of their memories from the NASL days. We’re thrilled to bring that heritage back to the forefront with our 2019 kit.”
Some of the additional details include:
Deep sea blue collar
Jock tag as a nod to the club’s 1979 logo
“1979 Champions” maple leaf badge
Red cresting for name and numbers, derived from the hoop kits of the early ‘80s
Whitecaps FC open the 2019 MLS regular season against Minnesota United FC on Saturday, March 2 at BC Place. Follow Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Twitter and Facebook for more information about the schedule and single game ticket purchases which will be available in February.
I carted our holiday boxes (filled with lights, ornaments, and our tree) down to our storage locker recently. I opened the door and rearranged the contents: holiday box to the back, golf clubs and camping gear to the front. With a change of season comes reorganization, and a whole lot of cleaning, which is why I’m happy to offer up an early spring cleaning package from AspenClean:
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Whether your home needs spring cleaning, you’re moving, or simply looking for a regular cleaning service, they can help. They provide healthy home and office cleaning services in Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster, Coquitlam, Richmond, and Port Moody. Services provided: Green house cleaning, maid service, natural cleaning, office cleaning, post construction cleanups and move in/move out cleanings.
The AspenClean award winning cleaning products are now available for purchase at Whole Foods, Choices, Meinhardt Fine Foods and other premium health foods stores.
Win an AspenClean Prize Pack
The prize pack includes:
A gift certificate (valued at $350 plus tax) for 2 hours of service with a team of 3 (6 person-hours). Valid within AspenClean service area.
AND a set of products valued at $100 including kitchen, bathroom and glass cleaners with matching microfiber cloths, SuperScrub powder, lavender dish soap, eucalyptus laundry detergent.
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Our first stop in Seattle is always the MoPOP, even if we’re in town for a concert or baseball game. There’s never too many times you can view Kurt Cobain’s handwritten lyrics and Polaroid snapshots, along with the museums’s other fascinating musical, sci-fi or fantasy exhibits. During the month of February 2019 aka Seattle Museum Month, guests staying at any one of 64 participating downtown Seattle hotels will receive 50% off admission to 40 participating museums.
Seattle Museum Month
MoPOP – Museum of Pop Culture. Photo by Ian Williamson.
There’s a lot to explore, and this is the best time to do so since a family of 4 could see up to a $200 savings throughout a two-day stay during Seattle Museums Month.
Here are some of the participating hotels and museums: * = Free Admission
1. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art*
2. Bellevue Arts Museum
3. Center for Wooden Boats*
4. Chihuly Garden and Glass
5. Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center*
6. Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum
7. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
8. Frye Art Museum*
9. Henry Art Gallery
10. Job Carr Cabin Museum*
11. Kids Discovery Museum
12. Kitsap History Museum*
13. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park*
14. LeMay – America’s Car Museum
15. Living Computers: Museum + Labs
16. Museum of Glass
17. Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
18. Museum of Pop Culture
19. Nordic Museum
20. Northwest African American Museum
21. Northwest Railway Museum*
22. Olympic Sculpture Park*
23. Pacific Bonsai Museum*
24. Pacific Science Center
25. Puget Sound Navy Museum*
26. Seattle Aquarium
27. Seattle Art Museum
28. Seattle Children’s Museum
29. Seattle Pinball Museum
30. Shoreline Historical Museum*
31. Suquamish Tribal Museum
32. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center*
33. The Museum of Flight
34. The Valentinetti Puppet Museum*
35. US Naval Undersea Museum*
36. USS Turner Joy Museum Ship
37. UW Botanic Gardens Arboretum*
38. W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory*
39. Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
40. Woodland Park Zoo
Enjoy renowned favourites like the Seattle Art Museum, Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), Museum of Flight, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience and Chihuly Garden and Glass. Discover new one-of-a-kind museums guaranteed to pique your curiosity like the new Nordic Museum in Ballard, the Seattle Children’s Museum, USS Turner Joy Museum Ship, Suquamish Tribal Museum, Northwest African American Museum, Seattle Pinball Museum and the Living Computers: Museum + Labs.
Chihuly Garden and Glass Seattle
Adding to your savings, Lyft is offering 20% off three rides to help you get to participating Seattle Museum Month locations including regional favorites like the eye-popping collection at LeMay: America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum in Everett or the Bellevue Arts Museum.
These discounts are only valid for guests staying at one of the participating hotels, up to four people, during hotel stay dates. Visitors must present an official Seattle Museum Month guest pass at participating museums to redeem the discounts.
