Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

July 5, 2007 (No. 18) - 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.

Free Evening Rock 'n the Harbour Concerts at New Brighton Park, Tuesdays July 10th, 24th and August 7th from 6 to 8:30 pm. Bring the family and a picnic supper and enjoy music by the sea. Rain dates for each concert on the following Thursday. Ph. 604-718-6232.

Free Nature Walk in the Hastings Park Sanctuary Saturday July 28th at 10 am. Meet at the northeast corner of the Sanctuary for this two hour, free, guided walk. After the walk, help celebrate the spotting of the 100 plus bird species since the Sanctuary opened 8 years ago. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Hastings Park Conservancy. This invitation is not extended to dogs. Ph. 604-255-9458.

76th ACURA Stanley Park Open Tennis Tourney July 7th - 22nd at the Stanley Park tennis courts near the Fish House Restaurant presented by Tennis BC. Over 75 events for junior, adult, wheelchair and senior participants, novice to professional levels. Ph. 604-737-3086.

Vancouver Folk Music Festival July 13th - 15th at Jericho Beach Park offers the world's finest traditional and contemporary folk and roots music. Ph. 604-602-9798.

Walk with the Dragon July 15th at 9 am in Stanley Park presented by SUCCESS. This community-based fundraising event includes the Stanley Park seawall walk and lots of activities, food and entertainment. Ph. 604-408-7228.

Free Outdoor Movie at Killarney Park's north field Saturday, July 21 at 8:30 pm. Bring family, friends and a blanket to sit on to watch the hilarious movie Night At The Museum on a 40' X 24' outdoor screen. Sponsored by the Killarney Community Centre. Ph. 604-718-8200.

Illuminares July 28th at dusk at John Hendry Park (Trout Lake) on Victoria Drive between East 13th and East 18th Avenues is presented by the Public Dreams Society. A magical, pyrotechnic, summertime, family event with paper lanterns, music and a fireworks finale. Ph. 604-879-8611.

HSBC Celebration of Light July 25th & 28th and August 1st & 4th at 10 pm presented by the Vancouver Fireworks Society at English Bay. Spain, Canada and China compete in this fireworks extravaganza.

Stanley Park FREE Shuttle Bus June 19th - September 23rd, 10 am - 6:30 pm daily A fun and convenient way to get around Stanley Park with stops at 15 popular locations. Ph. 604-257-8400.

Farmers' Markets featuring farm fresh fruits, vegetables & plants, quality local crafts, delicious edibles etc. Trout Lake Community Centre parking lot Saturdays now through - October 6th, 9 am - 2 pm; Nat Bailey Stadium parking lot Wednesdays June 6th - October 24th, 1 pm - 6:30 pm; Nelson Park Saturdays June 16th - October 6th, 9 am - 2 pm; Kitsilano Community Centre Sundays July 15th - October 14th, 10 am - 2 pm. More information at www.eatlocal.org 

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Contact: Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator, 604-257-8438.
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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