This weekend Miss604 is proud to sponsor Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum. You can find this and many more events and things to do around Metro Vancouver listed below:
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by the Massey Theatre Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
The Massey Theatre presents two performances of Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. This New York City based tour just started its Canadian leg and the only stop in the Lower Mainland is in New Westminster – and I have a pair of tickets to give away!
Dog Man the Musical at the Massey Theatre
Dates: Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29, 2023
Dog Man is beloved by many and has more than 50 million copies in print to date in multiple languages. This musical is adapted from the book A Tale of Two Kitties. The stage production brings the lovable hero to life as he fights crime and tries to save the city.
Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! How hard could it be?
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters.
The show is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, who collaborated on the Emmy-winning series Peg + Cat on PBS, TheaterWorksUSA’s Click, Clack, Moo, and Clifford The Big Red Dog on PBS and Amazon. Jen Wineman directs and choreographs.
Enter to Win
I have a pair of tickets to give away to see Dog Man: The Musical. Here’s how you can enter to win:
Children’s Graphic Novel Writing & Illustration Festival
In conjunction with Dog Man: The Musical, the Children’s Graphic Novel Writing & Illustration Festival will be taking place at Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces on October 28th and 29th as well. Join award-winning and Emmy nominated animation director, and acclaimed author and illustrator Jeff Chiba Stearns as he shows students aged six to twelve fun and innovative ways to tell stories through the creation of their own graphic novel! Each registration includes a ticket to see Dog Man: The Musical. During the festival, local publishers, authors and booksellers will be on site for the Children’s Book Fair and Market.
Join Dress for Success Vancouver (DFSV) for their 11th annual luncheon on November 21st. Presented by BlueShore Financial, this event supports Dress for Success Vancouver’s work to empower women into good jobs, financial independence and personal success.
This years theme of the 11th Luncheon is building success, paying tribute to the clients who arrive at DFSV programming with a foundation and desire to build a solid future.
Success Luncheon 2023
Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Time: 10:30am to 2:30pm
Location: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (900 West Georgia St, Vancouver)
This celebrated luncheon commemorates the work of the Dress for Success Vancouver community spanning new and long-time sponsors, supporters, ambassadors and champions. Hosted by CBC’s Michelle Eliot, the luncheon will feature the journey and passion of this year’s client Inspiration Award winner, Kate Brunger.
In addition to lunch, speakers and the award presentation, guests will network, participate in the silent auction and wall of wine fundraiser, visit the onsite professional headshot studio and purchase raffle tickets to win a variety of local and luxury prizes, travel and experiences.
The coveted Market Hall returns this year, with an exclusive shopping experience featuring jewellery, luxury fashion, home goods and gifts by local, women-owned retailers.
About DFSV
Dress for Success Vancouver is a registered charity committed to empowering women in our community into employment, financial independence, and personal success. An affiliate of the international organization, Dress for Success Vancouver was established in 1999 as the first international affiliate and has served over 41,000 women in the Lower Mainland.
You’re invited to join in some planting events in Stanley Park. The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) recently announced grants it received to support their mission to foster environmental equity through innovative urban greening and tree planting projects. This will be put towards planting more than 1,200 plants, including native trees, ferns, shrubs and herbs around Beaver Lake, Lost Lagoon, and Ceperley Meadow to jumpstart recovery in areas damaged by humans.
SPES Photo
Volunteer at Planting Events in Stanley Park
You can help contribute to habitat conservation and restoration, and preserve the biodiversity in Stanley Park. Join in planting native herbs, ferns, shrubs, and trees in disturbed parts of this treasured green space.
Planting will take place north of Beaver Lake as one of the biggest planting season ever. SPES staff will be there to teach skills and techniques needed fr planting as well as providing ;tools, plants, and other equipment needed. Join Stanley Park Ecology Society in making the space more green with these tree planting events:
With heat waves becoming more frequent, vulnerable populations need sufficient tree canopy and dedicated green space to curb the impact of the urban heat island effect and increase climate resiliency throughout their neighbourhoods. Green spaces play a critical role in helping to create more vibrant, livable cities, which have been repeatedly demonstrated to increase mental and physical health for residents living near them.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by Kal Tire Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
The temperature is dropping and the rain is coming, but that’s not stopping Lower Mainlanders from getting out and exploring all the great hikes, views, sights, and scenes our region has to offer. Just as we tuck away the flip flops and bust out our boots for another season, your car should also be prepared for the change in road conditions. I stopped by Kal Tire in Surrey to get some top tips for winter driving.
Winter tires or chains are required on most routes in British Columbia from October 1 to April 30.
Get Your Car Ready for Winter Driving with Kal Tire
1. Start with the right tires
All-season tires are designed for warm, dry and mild wet conditions in temperatures above +7C. Winter tires are needed for traction in cold temperatures, once it starts to dip below +7C, as well as snow, ice and slush. All-weather tires are winter designated, bearing the mountain snowflake symbol, but can also be driven year-round without wearing prematurely in the summer — eliminating the need for tire changeovers or storage.
2. Check your tread-depth
Tires that don’t have enough tread depth put you at greater risk of hydroplaning, punctures and reduced traction. Fortunately, measuring tread depth regularly is a simple way to help ensure your tires can perform safely. It’s easy to check your tread depth, Kal Tire shows you how here.
Manager Av Dhaliwal checks out the tread
3. Tire pressure
Check tires and tire pressure at least once a month when tires are cold and remember that tire air pressure decreases in colder weather. 50% of vehicles on the road in Canada have at least one tire that is over or under inflated by more than 10%. You can check them yourself or pop-by a Kal Tire location and they’ll check your tires and inflate them for free (personal use passenger & light truck vehicles only).
4. How are your wipers?
Streaky wiper blades? Best to get those replaced before conditions get very wet, muddy, and frosty. The rubber should be changed at least twice a year so it can effectively wipe away blowing snow and rain.
Summer heat can impact the soft rubber compound of the wiper blades. If the windshield wipers have to unstick from the windshield when you turn the wipers on, you’ll want to pay close attention to how well the wiper blades are performing. Changing the wiper blades before the wet fall weather is ideal because good visibility plays a huge part in keeping drivers safe during the darker winter months.
5. Top up your fluids
While you’ll be fuelled by hot chocolate and apple cider, your car will also need the right seasonal fluids. Oil, coolant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid should all be on your list.
