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Community Events – August 25, 2017

Ways to Save at The Fair – Fair opens August 19th

Promotional Days – https://www.pne.ca/thefair/ways-to-save/

  • Celebrate Canada 150 on Opening Weekend – August 19 – 20, 11am – 1pm
    • Show your Canadian pride by visibly wearing red or a maple leaf and receive Fair Gate admission for just $1.50!
  • FREE Gate Admission for all Guests – August 22 & 29, 11am – 1pm
    • Re-entrance hand stamps will only be given after 1pm. Guests are welcome to re-enter the gates prior to 1pm without hand stamp.
  • Seniors’ Day – August 24, 11am – Late
    • Seniors 65+ receive FREE gate admission and FREE Ferris Wheel rides (West Coast Wheel)
  • Library Day – August 23, 11am – Late
    • Show any BC library card to receive $5 gate admission!
  • Vancity Member Special – Every Day of the Fair, 11am – Late
    • NEW extended Special – Vancity members receive $5 gate admission every day of the Fair!
  •  Guests with disabilities can purchase an $11 Gate Pass which allows an accompanying attendant if needed. We simply ask that you show your Access 2 Card or another form of documentation. This offer is only valid on site at our ticket booths.


Spacious Music at the Atrium

June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, 5 pm – 6:00 pm

Woodward’s Atrium (351 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC.)


Harambecouver is Vancouver’s Newest Multicultural parade with a focus on Diversity and Reconciliation! For More Info visit www.harambecouver.ca       August 25 – 27


Inclusion BC to Host Inclusive Orchestra from Korea

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Summary:
Inclusion BC is proud to host String Ensemble Angelorum, an inclusive string orchestra from Korea that is making waves around the world.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy the spectacular sounds of String Ensemble Angelorum, a string orchestra made up of youth without and with special needs (such as autism and intellectual disabilities).

Concerts will be held in Victoria (September 13 at Alex Goolden Hall) and Richmond (September 9 at Fraserview Church).

Tickets by donation at the door!  For more information contact Karla at 604-777-9100 or kverschoor@inclusionbc.org.

BelowString Ensemble Angelorum has some fun with its rendition of “Gangnam Style.”

 

Click on poster to enlarge!


Camping Fees for Persons with Disabilities

The purpose of this program is to provide support for persons with disabilities who are also receiving income assistance from the authorities identified.

Camping for free – what are the criteria?

If you meet any ONE of the following criteria, your camping party can camp for free. There is also no charge for a second non-recreational vehicle.

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/fees/disability.html

Collingwood Neighourhood House Community Lunch

Collingwood Neighbourhood House invites you to lunch every Tuesday and Thursday. Full meal prices are $6.25 for adults, $5.00 for seniors, $4.00 for students and $3.25 for children under 12.  Items can be purchased a la carte or “to go”.