Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

August 1, 2006 (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 web site at www.vancouverparks.ca and look for Special Events under the For Your Information section.

Summer Sizzler at Killarney Community Centre on August 12 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. Ph.604-718-8200.

Walk With A Naturalist in the Hastings Park Sanctuary Saturday, August 26. Join a naturalist 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. Ph. 604-255-9458.

HSBC Celebration of Light August 2 & 5 at 10 pm presented by the Vancouver Fireworks Society at English Bay. Italy, China, Czech Republic and Mexico compete in this fireworks extravaganza.

Concerts at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park starting at 7 pm. Sarah Hammer August 20; Blue Rodeo August 25 & 26. Contact www.ticketmaster.ca to purchase tickets.

Bard on the Beach June 1 - Sept 24 at Vanier Park presents its annual summer Shakespeare Festival and special events. Featured this year under the tent are A Mid Summer Night's Dream; Measure for Measure; The Winter's Tale and Troilus and Cressida. Ph. 604-737-0625 or www.bardonthebeach.org

Farmers' Market at Trout Lake Community Centre parking lot Saturdays now through - October 7th 9 am - 2 pm. Featuring farm fresh fruits, vegetables and plants, quality local crafts, delicious edibles, community information, live music and lots more. For more information go to www.eatlocal.org

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Contact Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator at 604-257-8438 for more information.
www.vancouverparks.ca

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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