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What’s better than a family picnic on a summer afternoon? How about one that also supports and amazing local charity. On Sunday, August 13th, join the 5th annual Whole Way House family picnic in Stanley Park.
Whole Way House Family Picnic in Stanley Park
Where: Prospect Point in Stanley Park (6200 Stanley Park Dr)
When: Sunday, August 13, 2017 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Tickets: Donate here to book your tickets. All donations will be matched by BC Housing and Maven Consulting Inc.
Bring your friends and family out for a fun day in Stanley Park with games, music and great food. Earls will be grilling up a fantastic meal all in support of the programs and residents at the Veterans’ Manor in the Downtown Eastside. There will also be a silent auction where you could win some great prizes.
Donations at the Whole Way House Family Picnic will specifically go towards the purchase of a van to ensure that the veterans can stay connected to their community by going grocery shopping, going on outings, getting to appointments and more.
Whole Way House was co-founded by Jenny & Josh Konkin in 2013 and currently serves the residents of The Avalon Hotel. Whole Way House is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment where we can build meaningful relationships and a community that instills worth, value and dignity.
Follow the Facebook event for more info, and follow Whole Way House on Facebook and Twitter.
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks have tidal pools, shorelines, cottonwoods, wetlands, historic sites, and even places for meteor shower viewing!
While you might be familiar with their picnic areas, beaches and hiking trails, did you know that these recreational nature destinations also host dozens of family-friendly activities throughout the year? I’ve picked out 6 of the very best, can’t miss events that are all coming up in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks:
Meteor Shower Watch at Aldergrove Regional Park
Saturday August 12, 2017
8:00pm to 11:00pm
Look up into the dark night sky during this year’s Perseids meteor shower. Join astronomers with telescopes, walk lantern-lit trails, play games, enjoy crafts, storytelling and other entertainment. Camp overnight to extend your stargazing experience. Campers must arrive between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
The invitation reads: “Come fully dressed as your best Zombie; think creative, blood, guts and gore!” Later this month, Improv Anywhere is hosting the annual Vancouver Zombiewalk and all are welcome.
Vancouver Zombiewalk 2017
When: Saturday August 26, 2017 side). Assemble 12:30, walk 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery (Robson side) the walk will go to Denman then English Bay. View the full route here »
It is free to participate but you can have SFX artists from Blanche Macdonald do your makeup for you. They will be on site from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. First come, first served. Coast is $25 to $65, cash, debit, or credit.
Basic Zombiewalk Rules
Be careful not to vandalize anything, ham it up for the cameras, respect and obey the police, respect the little ones.
If you require an accessibility-related measure, contact Larry Piché at zombiewalkyvr(at)gmail(dot)com or by phone at (604) 259-1569.
For more information, follow the Zombiewalk on Facebook and using the tag #ZombiewalkYVR. There will be an afterparty zombie prom, starting at 9:00pm, tickets are $10.
I got my bag out from the closet and laid my clothes next to it. Sundress, bathing suit, sandals, floppy hat, sunglasses. I paused for a moment to review my selections, which all reminded me of our last tropical vacation. The fact that I could pack these items, which instantly make me at ease thinking about vacation time, just to go across town to the Westin Bayshore for a lovely getaway made me happy, and pretty excited.
#BayshoreStaycation at the Westin Bayshore
Welcomed in the lobby by Westin’s signature white tea scent on my nose really drove home the “I’m on vacation” vibe. I checked in and headed up to the tower room that John and I would call home for the next two nights.
A lovely welcome gift awaited me: A local craft beer sampler featuring some of my favourites, courtesy of H2 Rotisserie & Bar downstairs – the newest addition to the hotel. I saved the paddle for John and got to work on getting ready for the pool as my H2Oasis experience was waiting. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
