Nov 01, 2009
- Nov 30, 2009
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month & World Diabetes Day is November 14, 2009
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Sunday Nov 01, 2009
to Monday Nov 30, 2009
November is Diabetes Awareness Month.
Visit the Canadian Diabetes Association's website and find out more about how to prevent or manage this disease.
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Nov 05, 2009
- Nov 26, 2009
6:30 PM
- 8:30 PM
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VancoWrimo
Library Events - VPL
in Downtown
Thursday Nov 05, 2009
to Thursday Nov 26, 2009
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Meeting Room, Level 3
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044
Link: Vancouver Public Library
Ever wanted to write a novel? VancoWrimo is the Vancouver chapter of a writing challenge that takes place across the world every year in November. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Write-i
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Nov 12, 2009
- Jan 23, 2010
7:00 PM
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Baron Gallary Opening
Community Event
in Downtown Eastside
Thursday Nov 12, 2009
to Saturday Jan 23, 2010
Location: 293 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6A 2R5
Contact: Rosemary 604.682.1114
Join us for the grand opening of BARON GALLERY, Studio & Workspace in the heart of Gastown Vancouver. Artist, Jacob Benaroch, will present his new WOMAN'S SPIRIT collection of paintings, which is a ce
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Nov 12, 2009
- Nov 21, 2009
8:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
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Genus Theatre Presents THE PHYSICISTS
Arts & Cultural Events
in West End
Thursday Nov 12, 2009
to Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Location: PAL Theatre, 8th Floor - 581 Cardero St, Vancouver
Genus Theatre proudly announces the opening of its most thrilling, twist-turning production yet, the cautionary tale of murder, betrayal, hidden agendas and earth-endangering secrets, Friederich Durre
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Nov 19, 2009
9:30 AM
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City Services and Budgets
Council/Committee Meeting
Thursday Nov 19, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
Link: Agenda and Minutes
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Nov 19, 2009
2:00 PM
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Planning and Environment
Council/Committee Meeting
Thursday Nov 19, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
Link: Agenda and Minutes
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Nov 19, 2009
- Nov 20, 2009
6:30 PM
- 12:00 AM
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Cinematheque SCENE Red Carpet Fundraiser
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Downtown
Thursday Nov 19, 2009
to Friday Nov 20, 2009
Location: Canvas Lounge, 91 Powell Street
Contact: Amber Orchard 604 688-8202
Red Carpet event for the local film community, with silent auction for the Pacific Cinematheque, featuring a copy of the New Moon book, signed by stars Pattinson and Stewart. Film Noir projections an
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Nov 19, 2009
7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Riverview: A Wealth of Heritage Buildings and Landscapes
Arts & Cultural Events
in Kitsilano
Thursday Nov 19, 2009
Location: The Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St.
Contact: Janet Leduc 604-331-8430
Heritage Vancouver welcomes Sue Haberger, Director, Riverview Horticultural Centre Society and Donald Luxton, President of Heritage Vancouver, for a joint presentation on Riverview, its grounds and bu
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Nov 19, 2009
7:30 PM
- 9:30 PM
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Toward a Department of Peace
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Oakridge
Thursday Nov 19, 2009
Location: Hewitt Centre, Unitarian Church of Vancouver (W. 49th and Oak)
Contact: Larry Kazdan (604) 874-9982
Dr. Saul Arbess will provide an update on progress toward a Canadian Department of Peace. Refreshments and discussion to follow.
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Nov 19, 2009
- Nov 22, 2009
8:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
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Royal Winnipeg Ballets: Moulin Rouge - The Ballet
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Thursday Nov 19, 2009
to Sunday Nov 22, 2009
Location: The Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts
Contact: 604-280-3311
Turn of the century Paris comes to life in the Royal
Winnipeg Ballets presentation of 'Moulin Rouge - The Ballet', November 19 to 22 at 8 p.m. and
November 22 at 2 p.m., at The Centre in Vancouver
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Nov 19, 2009
- Dec 05, 2009
8:00 PM
- 9:30 PM
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Theatre: after the quake
Arts & Cultural Events
in Fairview
Thursday Nov 19, 2009
to Saturday Dec 05, 2009
Location: Studio 16, 1545 West 7th Avenue, at Granville Street
Pi Theatre and Rumble Productions present the Canadian premiere of after the quake, directed by Craig Hall and Richard Wolfe.
From the novel "after the quake" by Haruki Murakami. Adapted for the stag
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Nov 20, 2009
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National Child Day & Universal Children's Day (UN)
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Friday Nov 20, 2009
The adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the creation of Universal Children's Day reflects the growing recognition that children are important and valued members of society, now a
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Nov 20, 2009
9:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
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Education Series - Addiction Services
Community Event
in Kerrisdale
Friday Nov 20, 2009
Location: Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre
Contact: Mark Haden 604-267-3970
This series of lectures, discussions and films deals with addictions, alcohol and other drugs. All are welcome including; clients, potential clients, concerned family or friends, interested community
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Nov 20, 2009
- Nov 22, 2009
10:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
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Fraser Valley Health & Wellness Show
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Lower Mainland Region
Friday Nov 20, 2009
to Sunday Nov 22, 2009
Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park
Contact: Tesana Uruski 604-793-7086
1st annual Fraser Valley Health & Wellness Show to be held at the Heritage Park in Chilliwack Nov 20-22, 2009. Everything under one roof for Body, Mind and Spirit. Healing choices were never this mu
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Nov 20, 2009
- Nov 22, 2009
11:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
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13th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl
Arts & Cultural Events
in Strathcona
Friday Nov 20, 2009
to Sunday Nov 22, 2009
Location: Vancouver's Eastside
Contact: 604-878-8434
In this annual celebration, artists open their studio doors to the public. Each year, people get out their walking shoes, head to the heart of the Eastside, and choose which of the 59 studio building
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Nov 20, 2009
8:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
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Vancouver Chamber Choir SING OUT! A Choral Festivity
Arts & Cultural Events
in Kerrisdale
Friday Nov 20, 2009
Location: Ryerson United Church
Contact: 604.738.6822
Sing Out! is a choral festival in one night. The Vancouver Chamber Choirs professional singers mix, match and alternate with young choral artists from the FOCUS! Choir, Pacifica Singers, University of
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Nov 21, 2009
9:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
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Cancer Prevention Forum: Myths v. Realities
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Downtown
Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
Contact: Katia Selezeneva 604-822-7524
Learn how you can do something individually or work with organizations, communities and governments to make healthier choices easier choices.
Key speakers who are experts in cancer control and main
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Nov 21, 2009
12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
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Pulse to the Podium - Celebrating Vancouver's Countdown to the 2010 Winter Games
City Happenings
in Oakridge
Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Location: Marpole Oakridge Community Centre, 990 West 59th Avenue
Contact: 604-257-8180
Link: Pulse to the Podium
Join us for this series of free, family-focused community events and help build excitement and spirit for the 2010 Winter Games.
Learn more about the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter G
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Nov 21, 2009
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
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Canada's Evolving Relationship with China and Hong Kong
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Lower Mainland Region
Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Location: Spirit Room, West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive West Vancouver
Contact: Vivienne or Jane 604-981-1790
John Weston, Member of Parliament
together with representatives from the
Consulate of the People's Republic of China and the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, will discuss:
CANADA'S EVOLVING RE
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Nov 21, 2009
2:30 PM
- 4:00 PM
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Reading @ the Rink: The Farm Team on Ice!
City Happenings
in Downtown
Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Location: Ice Rink, West End Community Ctre, 870 Denman St.
Contact: Marketing & Communications Dep't 604-331-3681
Link: Vancouver Public Library
A One Book, One Vancouver: Host a City Happening! Free public skate for kids and families. Giveaways, special guests and door prizes, including tickets to a Vancouver Giants game! Admission is free. S
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Nov 21, 2009
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
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Spiritual Workshop
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Fairview
Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Location: Vancouver Public Library - Firehall Branch - 1455 West 10th Avenue
Contact: Christie
The Spiritual Research Foundation invites you to attend a free workshop on the spiritual research conducted about departed ancestors. The workshop will explain what ancestral problems are and how we c
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Nov 21, 2009
6:00 PM
- 11:45 PM
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Canadian Cancer Society's Jeans & Gems Gala
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Lower Mainland Region
Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Location: Thunderbird Show Park, Langley
Contact: Tracy Waters, Community Fundraising Coordinator 604-533-1260
www.jeansandgems.ca
The Jeans and Gems Gala is one of the major fundraising events presented by the Canadian Cancer Society in the Fraser Valley. The 2009 theme, 'Jeans and Gems' signifies the comb
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Nov 24, 2009
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Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (Sikhism)
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Tuesday Nov 24, 2009
This Sikh holiday commemorates
the martyrdom of the ninth of the Ten
Sikh Gurus. He is remembered for
his defence of the Sikh faith, Hindu
faith and all religious liberty.
INFORMATION SOURC
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Nov 24, 2009
12:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Public Skating at Robson Square
Community Event
in Downtown
Tuesday Nov 24, 2009
Location: 800 Robson Street, Vancouver
Contact: Gail Findlay-Shirras
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Robson Square is British Columbia's home for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Starting Tuesday, November 24, GE Plaza will be open for free, pu
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Nov 24, 2009
- Nov 26, 2009
1:30 PM
- 4:00 PM
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Community Dialogue Sessions: housing the homeless
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Downtown Eastside
Tuesday Nov 24, 2009
to Thursday Nov 26, 2009
Location: Firehall Arts Centre, 280 Cordova St. Vancouver
Contact: Melanie Kuxdorf 604.871.0508
Headlines Theatre presents the Community
Dialogue Sessions: housing the homeless, a series
of moderated panel discussions that will get at the
nuts and bolts of creating safe, affordable and
s
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Nov 24, 2009
6:30 PM
- 9:30 PM
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Living and Learning, presented by WIDHH, featuring Lou Ferrigno
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Lower Mainland Region
Tuesday Nov 24, 2009
Location: Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby, BC
Contact: Nikki Doherty 604-777-0215
Living and Learning: An Evening of Inspiration and Humor featuring Lou Ferrigno and Stephen O'Keefe. Tickets are $25. Also now selling $10 raffle tickets for a trip for 2 to Hawaii for a week. Winner
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Nov 24, 2009
7:30 PM
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Public Hearing - RECONVENED from November 17, 2009 (see Agenda for Video Clips)
Council/Committee Meeting
Tuesday Nov 24, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
Link: Agenda and Minutes
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Nov 24, 2009
7:30 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Ray Culos
Library Events - VPL
in Downtown
Tuesday Nov 24, 2009
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Meeting Room, Level 3
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044
Link: Vancouver Public Library
Ray Culos reads from his new book, Vancouver's Shoeshine Boys. A 20th century phenomenon, it is the story of Italian immigrants who arrived in Canada in search of a dream. It is also a social history
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Nov 25, 2009
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Wednesday Nov 25, 2009
The UN General Assembly designated November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and invited governments, international organizations and NGOs to organize acti
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Nov 25, 2009
5:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
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Power Plant: A Green Gathering For Green Leaders
Community Event
in Downtown
Wednesday Nov 25, 2009
Location: Four Seasons Hotel - 791 West Georgia Street
Contact: Lorien Henson 604.628.9415
Power Plant is a sociable networking event for a
dynamic crowd of sustainable business leaders,
social entrepreneurs, eco-adventurers and green
artists. Featuring short presentations from green
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Nov 25, 2009
6:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Residential Area Workshop - Housing
City of Vancouver - Events
in Mount Pleasant
Wednesday Nov 25, 2009
Location: Native Education Centre - 285 E. 5th Ave (at Scotia)
Contact: Beverly Chew 604-871-6683
Come to a community workshop to share your ideas about the future of Mount Pleasant's residential areas. The Housing workshop will focus on addressing local and city-wide housing needs. Sandwiches a
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Nov 25, 2009
- Dec 06, 2009
7:30 PM
- 9:45 PM
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Aladdin the Panto
Arts & Cultural Events
in Lower Mainland Region
Wednesday Nov 25, 2009
to Sunday Dec 06, 2009
Location: Surrey Art Centre Theatre Main Stage, Surrey BC
Contact: Mari Anne 604-501-5566
Looking for a family friendly outing to begin the holiday season? Over the last 24 years the Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Societys annual musical panto has entertained literally tens of thousand
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Nov 26, 2009
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
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Discover Dance! Rahma Haddad & Lynette Harper
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Thursday Nov 26, 2009
Location: Scotiabank Dance Centre
Contact: 604 606 6400
The Dance Centre's popular Discover Dance! noon series continues with two of BC's most outstanding Middle Eastern dance exponents, cousins Rahma Haddad and Lynette Harper. In Bekaa Valley Girls: A Leb
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Nov 26, 2009
5:30 PM
- 8:00 PM
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Prince Edward Playground Open House
City of Vancouver - Events
in Riley Park
Thursday Nov 26, 2009
Location: David Livingstone Elementary School
Contact: David Yurkovich 604-257-6932
OPEN HOUSE -
Prince Edward Park Playground is scheduled for an upgrade in 2010. We would like to meet with residents in the neighbourhood and other interested members of the public to discuss impr
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Nov 26, 2009
7:00 PM
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DOXA Monthly Film Series
City Happenings
in Kitsilano
Thursday Nov 26, 2009
Location: Fifth Avenue Cinemas, 2110 Burrard St.
Contact: 604.646.3200
The DOXA Documentary Film Festival presents a series of sport-themed films inspired by the 2010 Winter Games. The films will explore how barriers to sports can be broken through solidarity, passion a
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Nov 26, 2009
7:30 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Adria Vasil
Library Events - VPL
in Downtown
Thursday Nov 26, 2009
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044
Link: Vancouver Public Library
Adria Vasil presents her new book, Ecoholic Home, and offers tip on how to keep your home clean, energy-efficient and healthy. Ecoholic Home addresses the green side of the economic crisis and include
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Nov 27, 2009
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Wills and Estates (19+yrs)
City of Vancouver - Events
in Renfrew - Collingwood
Friday Nov 27, 2009
Location: 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5M 2Y3
Contact: Cheryl Palidda 604-257-8388
This class explains what can and cannot be included in a Will, how to revoke or change a Will, what happens if you die without a Will and the probate of an estate, The duties of the executor and how t
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Nov 27, 2009
- Nov 28, 2009
7:00 PM
- 12:00 AM
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Capture the Spirit of Africa
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Riley Park
Friday Nov 27, 2009
to Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Location: Capri Hall, 3925 Fraser Street, Vancouver BC (at 24th Ave)
Contact: Jeannie Frost 604 7369315
This year's event we are showcasing the beautiful
organic cotton garments fabricated by the Widows
and Orphans at Centre Cesar in Kimironko, Rwanda.
Johanne St.Louis, a prominent Canadian Fashio
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Nov 28, 2009
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First of Advent (Christianity)
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Advent (Christmas fast) is the 40 day period before Christmas, ending on Christmas eve. Advent is the period of preparation for Christmas.
INFORMATION SOURCE: Multifaith Calendar produced by the Mu
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Nov 28, 2009
9:30 AM
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Women's Heart Health Forum & Health Fair
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Downtown
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Location: St. Paul's Hospital, New Lecture Theatre
Contact: 604-806-9139
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Canadian women, yet the majority of women don't know that they are at risk.
Join leading cardiac experts from the Providence Heart + Lung Institute a
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Nov 28, 2009
9:30 AM
- 2:30 PM
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2009 Post-Secondary Education Fair (FREE Event!)
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Downtown Eastside
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Location: 28 West Pender St., Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1R6
Contact: Group & Community Services 604-408-7260
Booth Exhibition /
Seminar Series /
Lucky Draw /
Refreshments. Visit our WEBSITE: www.successbc.ca.
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Nov 28, 2009
- Nov 29, 2009
10:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
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Holiday Craft Fair
City of Vancouver - Events
in West End
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
to Sunday Nov 29, 2009
Location: West End Community Centre, Auditorium
Contact: Shannon Brown 604.257.8454
This is an annual sell-out, so line up
early for the best table selection.
Pick up a vendor info sheet form at
the front office. We have a limit of
55 tables each day. This is a nonjuried
event.
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Nov 28, 2009
11:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
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Winter Festival
Community Event
in Victoria-Fraserview
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Location: 6470 Victoria Drive
Contact: Jessica Couto 604-324-6212
SVNHs annual Winter Festival is a popular, fun community event for the whole family and includes raffle baskets, bingo, tombola, food concession, entertainment, Maria's jams and jellies,
and children
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Nov 28, 2009
12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
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Pulse to the Podium - Celebrating Vancouver's Countdown to the 2010 Winter Games
City Happenings
in Riley Park
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Location: Riley Park Community Centre, 50 East 30th Avenue
Contact: 604-257-8545
Link: Pulse to the Podium
Join us for this series of free, family-focused community events and help build excitement and spirit for the 2010 Winter Games.
Learn more about the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter G
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Nov 28, 2009
1:15 PM
- 3:45 PM
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Crystal Ball
City of Vancouver - Events
in Renfrew - Collingwood
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Location: 2929 East 22nd Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5M 2Y3
Contact: Cheryl Palidda 604-257-8388
This is a great time to celebrate the upcoming Chritmas season with your friends. Dance away with a live band. There will be light refreshments and door prizes. Get your Tickets early to avoid disappo
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Nov 28, 2009
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
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Bobs & Lolo Holiday Concert
City of Vancouver - Events
in Kerrisdale
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Location: Kerrisdale Community Centre
Contact: Main Desk 604-257-8100
Put on your dance pants and join Bobs & Lolo for a fun filled holiday concert for all ages! Featuring hits from their award winning albums, Sea Notes, Musical Adventures and Action Packed, Bobs & Lol
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Nov 28, 2009
7:00 PM
- 11:45 PM
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St Andrew's Night
Arts & Cultural Events
in Marpole
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Location: Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St ,Vancouver
Contact: Tom Brown 604 943 8561
St Andrew's Night Entertainment and Dance $22.00/Person.
Featuring:The Crescent Beach Pipe Band.
The Halifax Wharf Rats.
The Tartan Pride Dancers.
Vancouver Gaelic
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Nov 28, 2009
7:30 PM
- 9:30 PM
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Christmas Concert
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Renfrew - Collingwood
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Location: St Mary's Church, 5251 Joyce Str. Vancouver (one block south of Joyce Skytrain station)
Contact: Denece 604 985 4872
Concert by the Gentlemen of Fortune, award winning male barbershop harmony chorus, featuring Antique Gold, 2006 International Senior's Quartet Champions. Enjoy Christmas music as well as traditional
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Nov 28, 2009
8:00 PM
- 11:00 PM
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Sweater Vest Remounts the Bubblegum Ballet: The Soft Pretzel
Arts & Cultural Events
in Grandview-Woodland
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Location: Cafe Deux Soleils: 2096 Commercial Drive
Contact: RC Weslowski 604 215 9230
Spoken Word Alt Country Prog Opera Rock Fantasy group Sweater Vest are remounting their classic Bubblegum Ballet: The Soft Pretzel on Saturday November 28th at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive.
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Nov 29, 2009
11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
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Pulse to the Podium - Celebrating Vancouver's Countdown to the 2010 Winter Games
City Happenings
in Fairview
Sunday Nov 29, 2009
Location: False Creek Community Centre, 1318 Cartwright Street
Contact: 604-257-8195
Link: Pulse to the Podium
Join us for this series of free, family-focused community events and help build excitement and spirit for the 2010 Winter Games.
Learn more about the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter G
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Nov 30, 2009
7:30 PM
- 9:00 PM
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World Poetry
Library Events - VPL
in Downtown
Monday Nov 30, 2009
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044
Link: Vancouver Public Library
Poetry and music from around the world. Featured for this date are: Godwin Barton, Phoebe Tsang, Maria Sammarco, Jacqueline Maire, Bernice Lever. Music by Phoebe Tsang on violin. World Poetry hosts ar
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Dec 01, 2009
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World Aids Day
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Tuesday Dec 01, 2009
World AIDS Day, December 1st is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS. This year, it's up to us to stop the spread of HIV and end prejudice.
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Dec 01, 2009
9:30 AM
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Transportation and Traffic
Council/Committee Meeting
Tuesday Dec 01, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 01, 2009
2:00 PM
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Regular Council
Council/Committee Meeting
Tuesday Dec 01, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 01, 2009
7:30 PM
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Public Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Tuesday Dec 01, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 02, 2009
6:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Residential Area Workshop - Culture
City of Vancouver - Events
in Mount Pleasant
Wednesday Dec 02, 2009
Location: Native Education Centre - 285 E.5th Ave (at Scotia)
Contact: Beverly Chew 604-871-6683
Come to a community workshop to share your ideas about the future of Mount Pleasant's residential areas. The Housing workshop will explore issues and opportunities for promoting culture and addressin
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Dec 03, 2009
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Thursday Dec 03, 2009
Mayor and Council recognize this international day each year.
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3, aims to promote an understanding of disability
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Dec 03, 2009
9:30 AM
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City Services and Budgets
Council/Committee Meeting
Thursday Dec 03, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 03, 2009
1:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
City Happenings
in Downtown
Thursday Dec 03, 2009
Location: Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver
Contact: Monica Kay 604.873.7799
This is a free, family-oriented event to celebrate the achievements of persons with disabilities through sports, arts and culture. A series of interactive activities and cultural displays will showcas
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Dec 03, 2009
2:00 PM
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Planning and Environment
Council/Committee Meeting
Thursday Dec 03, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 03, 2009
7:30 PM
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Special Council - 2010 Operating Budget
Council/Committee Meeting
Thursday Dec 03, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 03, 2009
- Dec 05, 2009
8:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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MACHiNENOiSY: The Open Spaces Project
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Thursday Dec 03, 2009
to Saturday Dec 05, 2009
Location: Scotiabank Dance Centre
Contact: 604 606 6400
The relationship between architecture and gender, ideas of freedom and space, and constructs of masculinity inspire The Open Spaces Project, an ambitious and exciting new work created by MACHiNENOiSY
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Dec 04, 2009
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
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General Rick Hillier: A Soldier First
Library Events - VPL
in Downtown
Friday Dec 04, 2009
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
Contact: Marketing & Communications Dep't 604-331-4044
Link: Vancouver Public Library
General Rick Hillier recounts his role and experiences with the Canadian military as he reads from the new book, A Soldier First: Bullets, Bureaucrats and the Politics of War. In the summer of 2008 Hi
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Dec 04, 2009
8:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
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Vancouver Chamber Choir A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS Bach, Vivaldi and more
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Friday Dec 04, 2009
Location: Orpheum Theatre
Contact: 604.738.6822
No music represents the joy and magnificence of the Christmas season better than the music of the Baroque masters: in this case, two Bachs - Johann Sebastian and the most famous of his composing sons,
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Dec 05, 2009
10:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
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Breakfast with Santa
City of Vancouver - Events
in Hastings-Sunrise
Saturday Dec 05, 2009
Location: 3096 East Hastings Street
Contact: 604-718-6222
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, festive entertainment and holiday crafts plus of course a visit from Santa. Don't forget your camera!
Cost: $15/family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids), $4/additional child, $6/adu
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Dec 05, 2009
10:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
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Montreal Massacre Memorial
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Downtown
Saturday Dec 05, 2009
Location: Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia Street (Central Library)
Contact: Daisy Kler 604.872.8212
Montreal Massacre Memorial Event
Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's
Shelter invites you to participate in a
day of action to end violence against
women.
All day conference open to the public on
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Dec 05, 2009
12:30 PM
- 3:00 PM
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Children's Christmas Party (2-10yrs)
City of Vancouver - Events
in Renfrew - Collingwood
Saturday Dec 05, 2009
Location: 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5M 2Y3
Contact: Cheryl Palidda 604-257-8388
Join us for loads of craft making, entertainment, and of course there will be a visit from a very special guest... Santa Claus! Play area will be available for the younger siblings. Concession run by
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Dec 06, 2009
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National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women in Canada
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Sunday Dec 06, 2009
Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal. They died because they were women.
As
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Dec 06, 2009
- Dec 31, 2009
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Christmas at Canada Place 2009: Making Spirits Bright
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Downtown
Sunday Dec 06, 2009
to Thursday Dec 31, 2009
Location: Canada Place
Contact: 604.775.7200
Canada Place's 3rd annual "Donate & Win" Holiday Contest helps feed kids in need. For every online donation of $5 to Strathcona Community Centre's Food Security for Children program, you are entered i
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Dec 06, 2009
10:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
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RETRO DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR
Community Event
in Kensington - Cedar Cottage
Sunday Dec 06, 2009
Location: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive at 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Contact: Renee Lafontaine (604) 980-3159
175 tables and booths of fun, fabulous finds for
you and your eclectic abode! Mid-century
Modernist decor, vintage & estate jewelry, pop
culture classics, boho & shabby chic accents,
French co
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Dec 06, 2009
1:00 PM
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The Host City Reads Joins the Rogers Santa Claus Parade
City Happenings
in Downtown
Sunday Dec 06, 2009
Location: Central Library Promenade, 350 W. Georgia St.
Come and wave to One Book, One Vancouver authors Linda Bailey and Janet Love Morrison as the Vancouver Public Library concludes its Host City Reads program with a special entry in the Rogers Santa Cla
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Dec 06, 2009
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
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One Book, One Vancouver: Rogers Santa Claus Parade
Library Events - VPL
in Downtown
Sunday Dec 06, 2009
Location: Parade route: Georgia & Broughton St. - Howe & Davie St.
Contact: Marketing & Communications Dep't 604-331-3681
Link: Vancouver Public Library
Break out the hot chocolate, ring your cowbells and go for the gold - more importantly, get ready to have more fun than you can shake a hockey stick at! On December 6, One Book, One Vancouver: The Hos
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Dec 06, 2009
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
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6th Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade
Greater Vancouver Events
in Downtown
Sunday Dec 06, 2009
Location: West Georgia and Howe Street, Vancouver
Contact: Kristina Wenner 604-646-3580
Mark your calendar! The first Sunday in
December is the official date of
the Rogers Santa Claus Parade. Santas
early visit to Vancouver on
Sunday, December 6th, 2009 is the
perfect kick off
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Dec 07, 2009
7:00 PM
- 8:30 PM
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Caesarean Sections in Canada, 1945-1970
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Downtown
Monday Dec 07, 2009
Location: SFU Harbour Centre Campus, 515 W. Hastings, Room 7000, 7th floor
Contact: Jolene Cumming
This talk by Sally Mennill explores the post war history of c-sections and childbirth. Open to the public, free, limited seating. More info: www.herstorycafe.ca
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Dec 07, 2009
7:30 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Jerry Wasserman
Library Events - VPL
in Downtown
Monday Dec 07, 2009
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Meeting Room, Level 3
Contact: Marketing & Communications Dep't 604-331-4044
Link: Vancouver Public Library
Vancouver Public Library and Blackbird Theatre present Professor Jerry Wasserman for a lecture speaking to the themes of self-deception disillusion in 20th-century American theatre. The lecture will l
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Dec 08, 2009
7:30 PM
- 10:30 PM
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Public Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Tuesday Dec 08, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 08, 2009
- Dec 12, 2009
8:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Sensation of Magic: An Evening of Wonders
Arts & Cultural Events
in Grandview-Woodland
Tuesday Dec 08, 2009
to Saturday Dec 12, 2009
Location: Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Dr, Vancouver
Contact: Vitaly Beckman 778.228.5291
Sensation of Magic is back!
From ordinary objects levitating through the air, to a paintbrush drawing your thoughts by itself, be prepared to witness the impossible from just a few feet away!
H
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Dec 09, 2009
9:30 AM
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Business License Hearing - CANCELLED
Council/Committee Meeting
Wednesday Dec 09, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 09, 2009
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
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Build A Business Information Session
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Strathcona
Wednesday Dec 09, 2009
Location: 209-124 East Pender Street
Contact: 604-692-0781
EMBERS is hosting an information session for community members interested in becoming self-employed. Attend the session to find out how the affordable Build A Business entrepreneurship training course
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Dec 09, 2009
6:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Residential Area Workshop - Transportation
City of Vancouver - Events
in Mount Pleasant
Wednesday Dec 09, 2009
Location: Native Education Centre - 285 E. 5th Ave (at Scotia)
Contact: Beverly Chew 604-871-6683
Come to a community workshop to share your ideas about the future of Mount Pleasant's residential areas. The Transportation workshop will explore issues and opportunities for increasing pedestrian sa
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Dec 09, 2009
- Dec 12, 2009
7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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First Nations Stories - Newly Dramatized!
Library Events - VPL
in Downtown
Wednesday Dec 09, 2009
to Saturday Dec 12, 2009
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Promenade
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044
Link: Vancouver Public Library
Join First Nations Storyteller-in-Residence Amanda Nahanee and members of the Native Youth Artists Collective for their final rehearsal and performance of local Coast Salish legends and history. Ms Na
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Dec 10, 2009
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International Human Rights Day
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Thursday Dec 10, 2009
On December 10 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states "All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental fr
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Dec 10, 2009
7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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David Suzuki: The Legacy Lecture
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in UBC Endowment Lands
Thursday Dec 10, 2009
Location: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, UBC
Based on the premise - if I had one last lecture to give, what would I say? - award-winning scientist and environmentalist Dr. David Suzuki presents a culmination of his life and work. David Suzuki: T
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Dec 10, 2009
7:30 PM
- 9:00 PM
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WCCS Christmas Concert
Community Event
in Hastings-Sunrise
Thursday Dec 10, 2009
Location: 3194 East Georgia St
Contact: Dave Ferguson 604-255-2990
School Concert of the kids singing,
dancing, and poetry.
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Dec 11, 2009
- Dec 19, 2009
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Hannukkah (Judaism)
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Friday Dec 11, 2009
to Saturday Dec 19, 2009
Hannukkah eve begins at sundown on December 11.
The Jewish celebration of
Hannukkah, the Festival of Lights (and the Feast of Dedication), commemorates the victory of Judah the Maccabee and relig
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Dec 12, 2009
9:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
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Breakfast with Santa
City of Vancouver - Events
in West End
Saturday Dec 12, 2009
Location: West End Community Centre, Auditorium
Contact: Shannon Brown 604.257.8454
Join us for a special breakfast,
crafts, entertainment and best of all
a visit from Santa himself. This
event is an annual sell out so
PLEASE purchase your tickets for
adults and children in adva
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Dec 12, 2009
12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
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Pulse to the Podium - Celebrating Vancouver's Countdown to the 2010 Winter Games
City Happenings
in Sunset
Saturday Dec 12, 2009
Location: Sunset Community Centre, 6810 Main Street
Contact: 604-718-6505
Link: Pulse to the Podium
Join us for this series of free, family-focused community events and help build excitement and spirit for the 2010 Winter Games.
Learn more about the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter G
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Dec 13, 2009
12:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
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Explore Sundays - St Roch
Community Event
in Kitsilano
Sunday Dec 13, 2009
Location: Vancouver Maritime Museum - 1905 Ogden Avenue in Vanier Park
Contact: Visitor Services (604) 257-8300
Explore Sundays are an opportunity to take part in a special guided visit of a unique part of the Museum not normally open to the public. St Roch engine room tours is a guided tour of the engine room
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Dec 13, 2009
2:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
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Christmas Carolong
Arts & Cultural Events
in Lower Mainland Region
Sunday Dec 13, 2009
Location: West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt (Marine & 21st) West Vancouver
Contact: Wendy McLean 604-922-9171
Christmas Carolong - an eclectic mix of favourite carols, with audience participation and 15-minute miracle voice lesson. Featuring our special guests, the incredible West Vancouver Youth Band, cond
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Dec 15, 2009
9:30 AM
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Business License Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Tuesday Dec 15, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 15, 2009
2:00 PM
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Regular Council
Council/Committee Meeting
Tuesday Dec 15, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 15, 2009
7:30 PM
- 10:00 PM
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Special Council
Council/Committee Meeting
Tuesday Dec 15, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 16, 2009
3:30 PM
- 6:00 PM
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Holiday Cookie Making
City of Vancouver - Events
in Kerrisdale
Wednesday Dec 16, 2009
Location: Kerrisdale Community Centre
Contact: Main Desk 604-257-8100
New this season for 2 age groups:
3:30-4:30(4yrs-6yrs)OR 5:00-6:00(7yrs-12yrs)Have fun baking sugar cookies from scratch! We will cut out and decorate different festive shapes such as trees, snowflak
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Dec 17, 2009
9:30 AM
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City Services and Budgets
Council/Committee Meeting
Thursday Dec 17, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 17, 2009
2:00 PM
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Planning and Environment
Council/Committee Meeting
Thursday Dec 17, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 17, 2009
7:30 PM
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Business License Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Thursday Dec 17, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 17, 2009
- Dec 20, 2009
7:30 PM
- 9:30 PM
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The Goh Ballet presents its World Premiere of The Nutcracker
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Thursday Dec 17, 2009
to Sunday Dec 20, 2009
Location: The Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts
The Goh Ballet presents the world premiere of the
beloved holiday classic 'The Nutcracker', December
17 to 19 at 7:30pm with a 2pm matinee on Dec. 19
& 20, 2009 at The Centre in Vancouver for th
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Dec 18, 2009
9:30 AM
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Special Council - 2010 Operating Budget Decision
Council/Committee Meeting
Friday Dec 18, 2009
Location: Council Chamber
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Dec 18, 2009
8:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
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Vancouver Chamber Choir A DYLAN THOMAS CHRISTMAS A Childs Christmas in Wales
Arts & Cultural Events
in Kerrisdale
Friday Dec 18, 2009
Location: Ryerson United Church (W45th at Yew)
Contact: 604.738.6822
An evening (or Sunday afternoon) of Christmas carols and songs, highlighted by readings from A Childs Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas.
Tickets available at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.ca)
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Dec 19, 2009
- Jan 03, 2010
10:00 AM
- 5:00 AM
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Twelve Days of Christmas
Youth Events
in Kitsilano
Saturday Dec 19, 2009
to Sunday Jan 03, 2010
Location: Vancouver Maritime Museum - 1905 Ogden Avenue in Vanier Park
Contact: Visitor Services
During Twelve Days of Christmas, the Museum features a break from the busy holidays with self-guided crafts for kids and festive decorations.
Celebrate the season with learning and sharing at the Van
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