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Filed Under Events | December 30, 2010
We hope you’re enjoying some very happy holidays! Here’s our last weekend guide of 2010 with New Years fun to be had. Happy New Year and all the best to all of you for 2011!
New Year’s Eve Skate
December 31st, 2:30 – 4:00pm & 4:30 pm – 6 pm, Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre, 2300 Kirkstone Road, North Vancouver
Ring in the new year with a futuristic skate including special effects lighting, fun activities and refreshments: www.northvanrec.com
New Year’s Magical Family Celebration
Friday, December 31st, seatings: 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm, Rocky Mountain Flatbread, 1876 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver
If you’re hoping to attend this event we’d suggest calling to hold your spot soonest. There’ll be music and singing, balloon twisting and face painting, a magic show and Quebecois artist, Starchild will be on hand creating an atmosphere of joy, laughter and celebration. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the New Year with your kids in their kid-friendly setting: www.rockymountainflatbread.ca
Polar Bear Swim
Saturday, January 1st, 2:30 pm, in front of the English Bay Bathhouse, Vancouver
This annual event dates back to 1920 when there were 10 swimmers. Compare that to the 2,128 hardy souls who plunged into the frigid depths of English Bay in 2000. Costumes and the Peter Pantages Memorial 100 yard swim race are the annual highlights of this swim: vancouver.ca
Christmas Tree Chipping for Charity
Sunday January 2nd, 10 am – 4 pm, lower east side parking lot, Kingsgate Mall, 370 East Broadway, Vancouver
The Mount Pleasant Business Association is holding their 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Chipping and Disposal by donation on the 2nd. Proceeds will go to the Mount Pleasant Elementary School to help them purchase classroom computers and Smartboards. If this event isn’t handy for you we will have more info on tree chipping options when we’re back from the holidays. Call 604.874.9816 for more info.
Farther Afield:
Glen Pine New Year`s Eve Bash
Friday, December 31st, Noon – 3 pm, 1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam
Celebrate the New Years early (they’re basing their celebration on the time zone of Rome, Italy, which is terribly continental of them) with food and music featuring Tony Prophet, party favours, and Italian-themed lunch and more: www.citysoup.ca
New Year’s Eve Skate
Friday, December 31st, 2 pm – 5 pm, Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex, 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam
It’ll be an afternoon of fun, games, music and skating. The lobby will be burstling with free hot chocolate, hot apple cider and craft stations: www.portcoquitlam.ca
New Year’s Eve Skate
Friday, December 31st, 6 pm – 8 pm, South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 56th Street, Delta
Skate in a winter wonderland and enjoy holiday treats, hot chocolate and a rockin’ New Year’s Eve playlist: www.deltarec.ca
Free Skate and Swim in Delta Rec Facilities
Saturday January 1st, see schedule for times and locations, Delta
If you’re not up for swimming on New Year’s Day how about a spot of skating or swimming. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the local food bank to participate for free: www.corp.delta.bc.ca
Polar Bear Swim
January 1st, festivities begin at Noon, swim at 1 pm, Boundary Bay Regional Park, Tsawwassen
Join other intrepid adventurers for a dip in the Bay. Beforehand there’ll be entertainment and children’s activities and afterwards there’ll be prizes: www.corp.delta.bc.ca
New Year’s Skate
Saturday, January 1st, 5 pm – 8 pm, Bill Copeland Sports Centre, 3676 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby
Burn off some new year’s energy at this special event skate: www.burnaby.ca
Do you have an event you would like to see in our weekend guide? Then send us your details and we’ll help you get the word out. Looking for a feature listing? Contact Erin, our Director of Sales and Marketing, for more information.
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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