On Saturday night, TELUS invited me to the second to last home game for the BC Lions this year. Since 2001, TELUS has been a major sponsor of leading Canadian sport properties, currently sponsoring six of the nine CFL teams.
My involvement was two fold: Promote TELUS’ campaign for KidSport BC, wherein they would donate $1 for every RT on Twitter using the tag #AllConnected — my followers RT’ed over 100 times!
The second was to watch for Doreen’s story that would appear on the big screen. At the end of the first quarter, eyes shifted from the game to the screen at BC Place and the entire crowd was captivated to learn about how TELUS made sport accessible to a local woman with a disability. Through Virtual Reality (VR) they were able to give her a front row seat — and full 360 experience — at a the BC Lions game, with player interactions and more:
They created an experience to illustrate how sport is for everyone.
The #AllConnected campaign uses technology, in this case, Virtual Reality, to ensure everyone is able to experience sport. For BC Kids, that could mean participating with the support of KidSport. You can still help TELUS support this organization by using the tag #AllConnected on your social media channels. Every time you do, TELUS gives KidSport BC another dollar, so all kids can play.
This weekend’s Vancouver Fall Home Show is your destination for everything from renovation overhaul to brand-new build, DIY do-over to one-day décor dreams.
It’s where big ideas, trusted advice, and fresh inspiration unite, complete with more than 325 trusted brands and local companies. Some of the amazing guests include HGTV Canada’s Sarah Richardson, Kortney & Dave Wilson, and Home to Win star Tiffany Pratt presenting on the Urban Barn Main Stage.
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre – West (1055 Canada Place, Vancouver) Show Dates & Hours:
Thursday, October 26, 2017 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday, October 27, 2017 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, October 28, 2017 10:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday, October 29, 2017 10:00am to 6:00pm Tickets: Save $3 on regular adult admission when you buy online, courtesy of Renovation Find. Satisfaction guaranteed – they’re so sure you’ll enjoy the show, they’ll refund your admission if you don’t.
You’ve never experienced the Vancouver Fall Home Show like this before! I have the Ultimate VIP Prize Package to give away to one lucky Miss604 reader and their guest. Here’s what is included:
2 tickets to the Vancouver Fall Home Show for Friday, October 27th
Click below to get another entry by posting on Twitter:
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The winner must be 19+ and be able to attend on Friday, October 27, 2017 in order to claim/use the prize. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday. October 26, 2017.
Terminal City Glass Co-Op is hosting Hot Glass Cold Beer this weekend, a two-day event that combines the art of glassblowing with the art of filling that glass with something delicious – local craft beer!
Hot Glass Cold Beer at Terminal City Glass Co-op
Where: Terminal City Glass Co-op (1191 Parker St, Vancouver) When: Saturday, October 28, 2017 7:00pm to 12:00am
Everyone can enjoy glassblowing demos, craft beer from 8 local breweries, a carved pumpkin contest, DJ Darkcloud, Beer Pong, and a costume contest.
General Admission ticket includes: A handblown taster glass designed, made and signed by glass artist Scott McDougall, whose design was selected by a jury of brewery representatives + 7 beer tasting tokens
VIP ticket (only 28 available) includes: Make your own glass tumbler on Friday, October 27, working one-on-one with a professional glass artist in a 30-minute session. Make the tumbler on Friday and drink from it on Saturday + a branded Hot Glass Cold Beer tasting glass + 10 beer tasting tokens.
Designated Driver ticket includes: A branded Hot Glass Cold Beer tasting glass + unlimited tokens for non-alcoholic drinks
Win Tickets
I have a pair of General Admission tickets to give away, here’s how you can enter to win:
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Must be 19+. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 9:00am on Wednesday, October 25, 2017.
Terminal City Glass Co-op is Canada’s first and only non-profit cooperative centre for glass arts. The proceeds from Hot Glass Cold Beer help us offer their programs to the community. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more information.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC is off to the MLS Cup Playoffs with the first knock-out round match happening on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at BC Place. To celebrate the team and its achievements this season, City of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson will proclaim Monday, October 23, 2017 as Whitecaps Day in Vancouver. Additionally, Robson Street will be renamed as Whitecaps Way for the duration of the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Whitecaps Day in Vancouver
Where: Robson at Granville, north east corner When: Proclamation event Monday, October 23, 2017 at 1:30pm
Hosted by club legend Carl Valentine, this afternoon’s event will see the unveiling of a Whitecaps Way street sign and President Bob Lenarduzzi will present Mayor Robertson with a jersey.
On Wednesday, Vancouver Whitecaps FC will host San Jose Earthquakes at BC Place in the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs Knockout Round. Kickoff is at 7:30pm. Tickets are available online now.
“There’s a buzz of excitement around the city as the playoffs approach, and we thank the City of Vancouver and Mayor Robertson for their support,” Lenarduzzi said. “Our rally cry for the playoffs is #ForVancouver, and the team is really looking forward to making the city proud.”
The ‘Caps concluded one of the best regular seasons in club MLS history on Sunday, finishing with a 15W-12L-7D record. Should they advance to the Conference Semifinals, they resume their MLS Cup Playoffs run when they host Seattle Sounders FC. The first leg of the Conference Semifinals is scheduled for Sunday, October 29 or Tuesday, October 31. Match details will be announced after the Wednesday, October 25 match versus San Jose Earthquakes.
The Gathering Place presents the 2017 Festival of Hallows on Tuesday, October 31st. In the Spirit of Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) and Halloween, the Festival of Hallows honours and memorialized deceased friends, loved ones, volunteers, ancestors and community members.
Taking place in Emery Barnes Park, shrines for the dead will be installed throughout the park. Made by community members for community members, each shrine honours one or more person or group of people who have passed away.
Festival of Hallows in Yaletown
Where: Emery Barnes Park (Davie and Seymour Streets) When: Tuesday October 31, 2017 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
The Festival of Hallows is inclusive and open to all cultures and practices that honour ancestors. Anyone interested in a presentation on shrines, shrine building, or sharing other cultural practices can contact the community centre at, 609 Helmcken Street, Vancouver or call (604) 665-2391.
Community shrines will be made that honour victims of HIV (Aids Memorial, by Positive Living), the victims of the Mexican Earthquakes (with approval and participation from the Mexican Consul), Community Volunteers (Gathering Place), along with plans to include shrines for the aboriginal community, victims of the Fentanyl crisis, Iranian community members, and personal shrines by street youth and others.
Everyone is invited to bring a small personal shrine (candles in a decorated glass jar, flowers or a shoe box shrine) to honour beloved family members, friends, or others.
Other activities include Halloween Candies and Games for children, a Candle Labyrinth Walk, Pumpkin Carving, Live Music by Mariachi Los Dorados, the Carnival Band, and the Robin Layne Band, Costume Characters, Stilt Dancers, Food, and more. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume.
The Festival is produced by the Gathering Place Community Centre (609 Helmcken St) and the Downtown South Gathering Place Community Centre Association. The Gathering Place Community Centre serves vulnerable and disadvantaged inner-city community members by providing free and low cost art, social, recreation, and health programs and services.
On Saturday night, TELUS invited me to the second to last home game for the BC Lions this year. Since 2001, TELUS has been a major sponsor of leading Canadian sport properties, currently sponsoring six of the nine CFL teams. 
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