The Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s fall fundraiser, City Drinks at Seaforth Armoury, takes place on November 22nd at one of the city’s most iconic buildings.
City Drinks at Seaforth Armoury
Where: 1650 Burrard St, Vancouver
When: Thursday, November 22, 2018 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Tickets: Tickets are available online now for $110 (includes a $50 charitable receipt)
1936: Seaforth Armoury on Burrard. Photographer: Stuart Thomson. Archives # CVA 99-4876.
Join the Vancouver Heritage Foundation (“VHF”) for a special evening inside the recently restored mess halls at this landmark building, designed in Scottish Baronial style by architects McCarter & Nairne and completed in 1936.
Generously hosted by the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada at the historic Seaforth Armoury, guests will enjoy music, wine, hors d’oeuvres and of course lots of history, including the opportunity to view artifacts from the Seaforth Museum and hear from archivist James Calhoun about the regiment’s long history in Vancouver.
Both live and silent auctions will offer an array of items to bid on and help VHF achieve their fundraising goal. All proceeds support our educational programming and projects. Follow the Vancouver Heritage Foundation on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
On Saturday evening, the Parq Vancouver room was filled with love and inspiration as the 14th annual Gift of Time Gala raised over $1.5 million for Canuck Place families!
“Consider that you have one life to love, and live that life with intention”
~ CEO Margaret McNeil
800 guests gathered to support Canuck Place, through live and silent auctions, raffles, fund-a-need donations and more. The Parq’s ballroom was beautifully decorated, with shimmering sequins, pillar candles, and rustic floral centrepieces on the tables. Between courses at dinner, speakers addressed the crowd.
The first was gala co-chairs Karley Rice, Merideth Schutter, and Shanni Eckford: Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
The Vancouver Health Show is a two-day consumer and educational event featuring the latest in health and fitness trends, food products and complementary therapies.
Vancouver Health Show
Where: Canada Place Hall B (999 Canada Pl, Vancouver)
When: October 27 10:00am to 6:00pm; October 28, 2018 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets: Available online or at the door. Day Pass Adult $15; Senior/Student/Military $10; Weekend Pass Adult $22.50; Senior/Student/Military $15; Children under 12 years old FREE. The first 100 people through the door on Saturday and on Sunday receive an extra goodie bag for free.
Showcasing the latest trends for the health conscious, show attendees will be able to find all their consumer needs under one roof. In addition to new and exciting health products, the show will feature interactive hands-on demonstrations and a diverse range of topical and trending educational seminars that range from preparing quick, healthy meals to improvements on your fitness goals. Discover the newest products on the market that will inspire every room in your home to be clean, green, organized, harmonious and functional.
This year, the Vancouver Health Show is proud to present guest speaker Michael Losier – best selling author and trainer, who will deliver two inspiring talks: Law of Attraction: The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don’t and Emotion Code, on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
Another key highlight is freelance cannabis writer and award-winning journalist, author, photographer and videographer Amanda Siebert, who will be speaking about her recently- published book How Marijuana Can Improve Your Life. Based in Vancouver, Siebert says she has seen first-hand the power yielded by cannabis and the benefits it can provide.
Whether you are on a journey to a healthier lifestyle or simply shopping for the latest in health products, come armed with questions and leave with answers as our leading experts share their knowledge with you.
Win Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to give away to the Vancouver Health Show, here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, October 25, 2018.
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Update The winner is Kristy!
Variety Week is here! We’re kicking off a season of fundraising, stories, and helping families of BC kids with special needs leading up to the world famous Variety Show of Hearts Telethon in February.
All this week on Global BC, you can meet families from across the province who have been helped by Variety. On Friday, October 26th, we’re inviting everyone to Robson Square for the grand finale!
The 6:00pm Global News Hour will be broadcasting live and starting at 12:00pm, we’ll have a 60-foot Ferris Wheel on site with other activations, radio broadcasts, and plenty of opportunities to learn more about Variety – The Children’s Charity of BC.
Ride a 60-Foot Ferris Wheel in Downtown Vancouver
Where: Robson Square (800 block of Robson St, Vancouver)
Admission: Rides will be by donation to Variety BC
When: Friday, October 26, 2018 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Variety Week Ferris Wheel Contest
Miss604 is very proud to be the social media sponsor of Variety Week! We’d love everyone to get interactive with Variety so at the Robson Square wrap party on Friday, October 26th (between 12:00pm and 7:00pm, take a selfie on the Ferris Wheel or on site, and post it online. Tag @VarietyBC #VarietyWeek and you could win passes to the Vancouver Art Gallery which is right next door.
How to Support
Call: 310-KIDS
Text: KIDS to 45678 ($20 donation)
Donate to my campaign: I have an online campaign here »
Donate monthly: Sign up for monthly giving ($20/month) or donate $169 and get a pair of Variety mittens!
For more information about Variety BC follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Variety – the Children’s Charity steps in where health care ends providing direct help to children with special needs in BC. For over 50 years, Variety has ensured children have the support to reach their potential. Since 2010, Variety has distributed more than $30 million in funding to families and organizations in communities all across the province.
Miss604’s Rebecca Bollwitt is a proud member of the Board of Directors of Variety – The Children’s Charity of BC.
It’s always fun when a family comes together to create something for their community, and it’s even more special when they decide to support a great local cause while they’re at it. This season, Variety – The Children’s Charity of BC is the recipient of donations from two awesome haunted houses:
Haunted Halloween Houses in Coquitlam For a Cause
Coquitlam Halloween House
When: October 20 to October 31, 2018 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Where: 443 Draycott St, Coquitlam
About: This family-friendly haunted house is wheelchair accessible! Enjoy spooky attractions suitable for all ages, lights and lasers, pumpkins and ghouls, and much more. Last year, guests helped raise $9,025 for Variety. Help them reach $10,000 this year!
Forest Ridge Haunted Yard
When: October 10 to October 31, 2018 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: 2988 Forestridge Pl, Coquitlam
About: Forestridge Haunted Yard supports the Variety – The Children’s Charity with all donations going towards Variety. Lights on nightly, rain or shine! Live monsters will be on site on Halloween night. Follow #ForestridgeHauntedYard.
Variety Week
Today is the kick off of Variety Week on Global BC. We’re hoping to help 60 kids in BC with special needs every single day! From mobility equipment and specialized therapies, to things like hearing aids, adaptive bikes, education and mental health. Variety steps in where health care ends. Please consider attending these events and if you’d like to donate directly you can do so view my campaign here »
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of Variety Week and Rebecca Bollwitt is Secretary of the Board of Directors for Variety – The Children’s Charity of BC.
