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Filed Under Events | February 12, 2009
One year from today, the Olympics come to town – so check out the Spirit of BC site for heaps of events celebrating sports and movement, there are just too many to list them all here. And of course, there are lots of Valentine’s Day celebrations. We’ve even thrown some Opera into the mix, so you’ll be able to keep busy no matter what the weather…
2009 City of Bhangra Festival
February 12th – 21st, different times in Metro Vancouver at various locations, see listings: www.vibc.org
Discover Bhangra, this Indian dance form is explored in an exuberant blend of folk, fusion, dance and drums, celebrated with free outdoor concerts and dance competitions featuring H-Dhami, Heera and Apna Sangeet: www.vibc.org
Valentine’s Day Playgym
Thursday, February 12th, 10 am – 11:30 am, Sunset Community Centre, 6810 Main Street, Vancouver
Kids from zero to five can get a jump start on Valentines Day fun, making cards and decorating cookies, along with crafts, a bouncy castle and much more. Parent participation is required, but be sure to pre-register to ensure space: www.mysunset.net
Winter Farmers Market
Saturday, February 14th, 10 am – 2 pm, WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac Street at Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Here’s your biweekly chance to stock up on fresh winter veggies and honey, preserves, baking and crafts: www.eatlocal.org
Explore Sundays
Sunday, February 15th, Noon – 4:00 pm, Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue, Vancouver
If you think it’s cold here, take a guided tour of the St. Roch engine room and main hold of the RCMP Arctic Schooner at the Maritime Museum and imagine what it was like for these early explorers. You’ll also find out lots more about going to sea: www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
Jack Pine
Sunday, February 15th, 2 pm, Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
We’re dying to check out the Vancouver Opera’s premiere of the delightful story of Jack Pine, a 45-minute production specially for children, sung in English, which will magically transport families into Canadian’s vast forests while introducing them to the fun of opera: jackpineopera.blogspot.com
Community Sing!
Sunday, February 15th, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Unitarian Church of Vancouver, 949 49th Avenue West, Vancouver
All ages are welcome at this sing along with the Universal Gospel Choir where you’ll even have a chance to become a solo artiste with Gospel karaoke, complete with a live back-up chorus. Proceeds will help the homeless at the First United Church Downtown Eastside Mission. Tix are $15 and kids under six are free. Call 604.737.1545 to book yours: www.universalgospelchoir.ca
The Move it Show!
Monday, February 16th, 7 pm, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Shake a leg, get down and get funky with this energetic, fun interactive performance that allows children and adults to literally step into a live performance with a hands-on, full-body arts experience under the guidance of professional dancers: www.vancouver2010.com
Farther Afield:
Valentine’s Day Celebration
Thursday, February 12th, morning or afternoon drop-in sessions, Richmond Family Place, 8660 Ash Street, Richmond
Be sure to register for this Valentine’s Day celebration which is packed with family fun: www.richmondfamilyplace.ca
South Surrey Kiwanis Valentine’s Pancake Festival
Saturday, February 14th, 7 am – 2 pm, Ocean Park Community Hall, 1577 128 Street, Surrey
This fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of South Surrey includes pancakes, sausages, jucie and coffee, plus entertainment, face painting, valentines for tots and more: www.stayplaywhiterock.com
Spirit of Wood Festival
Saturday, February 14th, 9 am – 8 pm, Harris Road Park and Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows
The fun filled festival celebrating everything wood is put on by the Mountain Festival Society. You’ll find lots to do including kid’s make-and-take stations; chainsaw carving demonstrations; live entertainment; a lumberjack pancake breakfast; plus shuttle bus tours to the UBC Research Forest and BCIT Woodlot: www.mapleridge-pittmeadows.com
Mission City Farmer’s Market
Saturday, February 14th, 9 am – 2 pm, Elks Hall, 33336 Second Avenue, Mission
The market will have a Valentine theme highlighting fruit and vegetable preserves, baking, visual art, local crafts, and “green” gifts: www.mission.ca
I Love Nature
Saturday, February 14th, 10 am – Noon, Surrey Nature Centre, enter the driveway to the east of 9800 140 Street (just north of Fraser Highway) and follow the signs to the Surrey Nature Centre
Take part in free, family and eco-friendly Valentine’s Day crafts plus more heart-warming nature activities. Plus, speaking of love, you can learn about the spring mating season: www.surrey.ca
3rd Annual Literacy Fair
Saturday, February 14th, 11 am – 2 pm, Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford
Celebrate family literacy with an “I Love Reading” theme. Performances by Mad Science of Vancouver, Abbotsford Children’s Theatre and Lollipop the Clown plus stories, crafts, a puppet show and more: www.fvrl.bc.ca
Richmond Winterfest 2009
Saturday, February 14th, Noon – 9 pm & Sunday, February 15th, Noon – 7 pm, Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond
The 3rd Annual Richmond Winterfest features two afternoons and evenings of live music, food, arts, culture and celebrations of all things winter with a bit of an Olympic theme thrown in: richmondwinterfestival.ca
Valentine’s Day at the Surrey Museum
Saturday, February 14th, 1 pm – 4 pm, Surrey Museum, 17710 – 56A Avenue, Surrey
Kids of all ages can get ready for Valentine’s Day by making heart bookmarks, woven hearts and baskets, Chinese lucky stars and more to give to all your sweethearts: www.surrey.ca
Kids Only Swap Meet
Sunday, February 15th, 10 am – 1 pm, West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No 1 Road, Richmond
Sell, or buy, gently used clothes, toys and equipment. Plus it’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbors: www.richmond.ca
Live Owl Show
Sunday, February 15th, 11 am – 3 pm, Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond
At this all-ages event you’ll be able to get an up close and personal look at owls thanks to the Orphaned Wildlife Rehab Society: richmondnatureparksociety.ca
Fort Langley: Passport to the Past
Sunday, February 15th, Noon – 4 pm Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada, 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley
Collect a stamp on your “passport to the past” at all four locations and you could win a prize. Plus you’ll find activities, exhibits, crafts, games, or refreshments at Fort Langley National Historic Site, Langley Centennial Museum, Derby Reach Regional Park, and the Langley Heritage Society (CN Station): www.hellobc.com
Going green:
Home Energy Efficiency Upgrade Rebates
Thursday, February 12th, 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Hastings Park, Friday, February 13th, 11 am – Noon, Renfrew & Tuesday, February17th, 7 pm – 8 pm, Trout Lake
Find out about LiveSmart BC, a provincial program designed to improve home energy efficiency through rebates, which will help owners of detached houses, townhouses and row houses learn how to make their homes energy efficient and how to access the money to help make those green improvements. Be sure to register in advance: www.relocalize.net
And we wanted to remind you to always call or visit the website for event info before you head out just in case any changes have been made since we posted it. And of course, have fun!
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