Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

August 2, 2005 (No. 19) - Vancouver Parks host a diverse range of cultural events and outdoor activities. Listed below are some upcoming special events facilitated by the Vancouver Park Board. For detailed information please go to the Park Board website at www.vancouverparks.ca and look for Special Events under the For Your Information section.

Monsters in the Meadow August 5th at 9 pm in Stanley Park. The classic Godzilla will be on tap all under the stars and courtesy of the Vancouver Park Board. Phone: 604-257-8438.

Summer Sizzler at Killarney Community Centre August 6 from 9 am - 3 pm. Celebrate summer along with community volunteers and the neighbourhood at this annual festival featuring a huge outdoor flea market, carnival games, pony rides and other entertainment. All located in and around 6260 Killarney Street. Phone: 604-718-8200.

Walk With A Naturalist in the Hastings Park Sanctuary Saturday, August 13 in Hastings Park. Join guest Rob Lyske and learn how 80 or more species of birds have adopted the Sanctuary as their new habitat. Meet at the northeast corner of the Sanctuary at 10 am for this two hour, free, guided walk. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Hastings Park Conservancy. This invitation is not extended to dogs. Phone: 604-255-9458.

HSBC Celebration of Light August 3rd & 6th at 10 pm presented by the Vancouver Fireworks Society at English Bay. Canada, Sweden and China compete in this fireworks extravaganza.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's Free Concert in Stanley Park Sunday, August 7 at Lumbermen's Arch in Stanley Park. Rehearsal at 2 pm and evening performance at 7 pm. Come early, bring a picnic lunch or dinner and settle in for a magical evening of classic and pop favourites! Phone: 604-876-3434.

Bard On The Beach at Vanier Park Now through September 25 at Vanier Park. Show time 8 pm nightly featuring Shakespeare's As You Like It, Love's Labour Lost and Hamlet. Also Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Phone: 604-737-0625. Website

Theatre Under the Stars at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park - Cole Porter's Can Can alternates with the musical Big through August 20. TUTS celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year! Phone: 604-734-3086.

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For further information, contact: Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator at 604-257-8438.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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