Canada Day celebrations at local community centres

June 23, 2009 (No. 33) - Many of Vancouver's community centres are hosting Canada Day celebrations in honour of our country's 142nd birthday on July 1.

Most events are free and feature fun for the entire family. Visit vancouverparks.ca or contact your local community centre for the latest information.

Canada Day Schedule of Events at local community centres
LOCATION	Date	Time	Details
Thunderbird Community Centre	Thurs., June 25	12pm-3pm	Fun, games, entertainment and refreshments
Dunbar Community Centre	Fri., June 26	11:30am-2:30pm	Seniors' barbecue ($6)
False Creek Community Centre	Wed. July 1	11am-3pm	Carnival games, entertainers, barbecue fundraiser plus enjoy the water park
Hastings Community Centre	Wed. July 1	11am-2pm	Dunk tank, carnival games, bouncy castle, Playland prizes and more
Kensington Community Centre	Wed. July 1	12pm-3:30pm	Games, entertainment, races and cake
Kerrisdale Community Centre	Wed. July 1	11:45am-2:45pm	Hot dogs, entertainment, cupcakes and a raffle
Mount Pleasant Pool	Wed. July 1	12pm-2pm	Free swimming, entertainment, barbecue and cake
Renfrew Community Centre	Wed. July 1	1pm-5pm	Organized by Windermere students, fun for all ages
Sunset Community Centre	Wed. July 1	12pm-4pm	Activities, crafts, entertainment, giant slide, firefighter's band and food

 

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