Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

October 2, 2006 (No. 24) - 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.

The Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Train October 6 to November 1, daily from 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm. This year's theme is Attack of the Creatures from Lost Lagoon! Tickets are available through TicketMaster and on site. Event info line is 604-257-8531, or go to www.vancouverparks.ca for more detailed information.

Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival October 7 starting at nearby Slocan Park at 4 pm. Harvest Festival and lantern making at Slocan Park followed by Lantern Parade to Renfrew Ravine Park at 6:45 pm. Event info http://www.moonfestival.net

Eighth Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run on October 9 at 8:30 am. False Creek Seawall Run beginning at Granville Island. Organized by the Vancouver Sport and Social Club . Phone 604-879-9800.

Guided Nature Walk in Hastings Park October 28 at 10 am. The Hastings Park Conservancy hosts nature walks the fourth Saturday of each month led by a naturalist. Meet at the northeast corner of the Sanctuary. Rain or shine. Please leave your dog at home. For information call 604-255-9458.

Parade of the Lost Souls in Grandview Park on October 28 at 7 pm. An annual neighbourhood celebration presented by the Public Dreams Society and Britannia Community Centre. The event begins at Grandview Park on Commercial Drive. Phone 604-879-8611.

The 35th Annual James Cunningham Memorial Seawall Race on October 29 at 9:30 am. Stanley Park Seawall Race organized by the Lions Gate Road Runners beginning at Second Beach. Call the Running Room on Denman Street at 604-684-9771 to register.

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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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