There’s always room for more love in this world, and when it’s written right across a giant, inflatable, bouncy ball, it brings even more smiles to faces. This weekend you can get your photo with the Big Love Ball in Stanley Park.
Big Love Ball in Stanley Park
When: Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Where: The fallen tree along the Seawall, at the Coal Harbour entrance of the park before the Vancouver Rowing Club.
Big Love Ball is a giant love note with a heart, a brain and social conscience. Created by Vancouver designer, Wendy Williams Watt, the original ball was placed in her studio window to beckon the open hearts of those who walked by. Big Love Ball soon became an invited guest to weddings, celebrations and anywhere people feel the love.
The Big Love Ball is sent all around the world, as a symbol of inclusion, connection and love. You can purchase one yourself, or send one to someone else. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to 3 charities: The Trevor Project, Rare Disease Foundation and Paws for Hope.
Follow the Big Love Ball on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to see every corner of the world that it reaches, and join it in Stanley Park on Sunday.
The challenge is on! During the weekend of April 8th to 11th, filmmakers that sign up for the Rain City Film Noir 72 Hour Film Challenge will be shooting and editing their own Rain City story, competing for cash and industry prizes.
Rain City Film Noir 72 Hour Film Challenge
Rain City Film Noir is a collection of short films chronicling the detectives and femme fatales who cause trouble and solve crimes in a cinematic setting hosted by Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. All scripts must be written and all footage shot within the 72 hour time frame. Each team must incorporate the Inspiration Package provided at the start of the challenge (Common Thread and Character Profile). Also each team must bring a Prop ($20 or less) to be exchanged and used by another team.
Prizes to be awarded:
$1000 Cash for Best Picture
$500 Cash for Best Director, sponsored by the Directors Guild of Canada BC
In-kind industry packages for Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Female & Male Actor
To register your team contact Ryan or Laura at [email protected]. Register for $150 per team. All teams must register by April 7th. Team union actors who are members of UBCP must register with Films Talk Entertainment and UBCP no later than April 1st to be covered by Accident on Set insurance to meet industry safety standards.
Screening & Awards Show
Where: Rio Theatre (1660 E Broadway, Vancouver) When: Sunday, April 17th at 1:00pm (doors) show starts at 2:00pm with a screening of previous festival’s award winning film noir shorts. Then a break before the new film noir shorts for this year. This will be followed by one last break then the awards show that will end by 5:30pm.
Win Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to give away to the screening & awards event on April 17th. 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 Tuesday, April 12, 2016. For more information, follow Films Talk Society on Twitter and Facebook.
It’s April and that means that the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation is once again hosting Jeans Day. Purchase your $5 dollar button or $20 lapel pin and deck yourself out in denim on April 28th. Grab your jeans, denim shirt, denim jacket, cover your laptop and bag in denim and #JeanUp for BC’s Kids!
Jeans Day
Register as a corporate team, school group, or individual. In addition to selling buttons and lapel pins, there are many other ways you can raise money to support Jeans Day. You can set a fundraising goal in your workplace and tell everyone about it; purchase your own button then ask co-workers, contacts, family, and friends to join you in support of Jeans Day; you can host a fundraising event of your own (BBQ, bake sale, auction); or offer an incentive to encourage participation.
Jeans Day BBQ
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery, Georgia Plaza When: April 28th from 11:30am to 1:30pm Tickets: Skip the lines by purchasing your lunch ticket in advance. Buy your tickets online to receive early bird pricing starting April 11, 2016. Simply show us an electronic or printed copy of your ticket at the barbecue. Please note that tickets are non-refundable – the barbecue will be hosted rain or shine.
BBQ Menu: Glowbal Burger or House-made Chickpea & Portobello burger; Moroccan Chickpea Salad or Carbonara Salad; Chocolate nibs from Nosh & Beverages.
Follow BC Children’s Hospital Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information about #JeansDay.
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Since its inception in 1995, BC Youth Week has grown to include over 30 municipalities and non-profit organizations throughout the province.
This internationally celebrated event aims to recognize the positive contributions youth make in our communities and to celebrate the valuable work youth and youth organizations do all year round.
The BC Youth Week Committee coordinates the logistics of Youth Week in BC; however, the youth themselves help to plan the actual events that take place in each area. This is a very unique aspect of Youth Week, as one of BC Youth Week’s goals is to encourage youth to take an active role in their education, recreation, and personal development.
BC Youth Week
There are dozens of events happening around the province, from May 1st to 7th. Join one in your community and spread the word!
Abbotsford
The Abbotsford Youth Commission has activities planned for every day of BC Youth Week, for ages 12-18 years old.
Sunday, May 1st: $2 Swim and Skate at MRC and ARC 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, May 2nd: Youth Week Celebration at MRC 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Tuesday, May 3rd: URoc Awards and Ice Cream Social at ARC 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Wednesday, May 4th: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Abby Senior 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Thursday, May 5th: Floor Hockey with the APD at the Ag-Rec Building 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, May 6th: Acts of Kindness at Highstreet Mall 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday, May 7th: Dodgeball Mania at ARC- 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Burnaby
What:Youth Week Block Party When: Saturday, April 30th 1:00 to 4:00pm Where: Edmonds Community Centre Details: Come out to the biggest youth celebration of the year. There is something for everyone: arts, games, open mic, live DJ, BBQ, prizes, and much more at the free event for 10-18 year olds.
Cowichan
What: Mental Health Fair When: Monday, May 2nd from 11:30am to 12:45pm Where:Cowichan Intercultural Society Details: The Cowichan Secondary Action Team has a student-led action plan organizing a series of activities for Mental Health Awareness Week from May 2-5. To kick off the week, a Mental Health Fair will be put on full of agencies and organizations that provide support and resources for mental health wellness.
What: Speakers Series When: Monday, May 2nd to Thursday, May 5th Where:Cowichan Intercultural Society Details: This Speakers Series will touch on topics such as: Depression, anxiety, food disorders, addictions, bi-polar disorder, and Schizophrenia.
Delta
When: Saturday, May 7th from 9:00pm to 10:30pm Where: Sungood Recreation Centre, North Delta Details: The weight room, pool, and gym are ready for a hardcore workout, relaxing soak in the swirl pool, a game of basketball, volleyball, or just a time to socialize. Celebrate Youth Week with pizza, refreshments, and swag giveaways. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
Since its inception in 1995,