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Join David Hancock, 21 Jun 7:30 pm – 9:00pm, David is an international authority on Bald Eagles and other birds of prey. he was also the driving force behind the famous Hornby Island eagle cam, which received over 10 million hits in 2006.
Marvel at his amazing images of bald eagles and listen to his experiences working with these magnificent birds over the past 50 years.
The event will be taking place at the Richmond Nature Park, for more information call 604.718.6188 or email nature@city.richmond.bc.ca
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Alcan Dragon Boat Festival has developed into one of Vancouver’s most anticipated annual family summer events. Recognized as North America’s biggest and best, the Festival is a true celebration of multiculturalism.
False Creek 604.688.2382 or visit www.adbf.com
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Get your motor runnin!! (if you can afford the gas) MCL Motor Cars has teamed up with the Special Olympics BC to challenge driving enthusiasts to rev up their engines in support of a wonderful cause.
One the morning of June 21, vehicles will take off on a daylong rally adventure in the third annual Rally for Champions. To participate in this exclusive event, each team must raise a minimum of $1000.00 either via pledges or a single payment. Space is limited to 40 cars so act now to ensure your place on our winning team!
For more information call 604.737.3131
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Come join us to Celebrate the key role that local First Nations people played in the history of Fort Langley. Join us to share in the rich culture, history and tradition that live on in BC today.
Visit the Kwantlen First Nation exhibit, The River In Us: the Many Stories of Kwantlen on display in the Big House.
For more information please visit www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley
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TD Canada Trust’s 23rd Annual International Jazz Festival will be starting on the 20th of June and running for 10 whole days and nights!! This event is filled with extraordinary music that will electrify everyone. From Gas Town to David Lam Park, from hip bistros to great concert halls you can hear a wide variety of jazz, blues, groove, world music, improv and popular artists.
Featuring 1,800 musicians from Canada and around the world. The Jezz Festival touches all parts of the city, with many free performances including large-scale public events, eight major indoor concert series, and …read more

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Sunset Paddle anyone? 19th June from 6pm – 9pm, come join us for a paddle of the Nicomekl River. The Nicomekl is an important fresh water artery that is tidal influenced. The area is the hunting ground for heron, loon, eagle, ospery, sandpipers and a number of migratory waterfowl.
Paddle along the banks of this sheltered water way to see why it is an important stopping ground for many bird species. Historic Stewart Farm House, Surrey. Experience Level required: novice. For more information call 604.535.7985 or send an email too nwcakayak@telus.net
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Let’s go fishing in Rice Lake. Pick up your free day licence and try your luck at catching Rainbow Trout. Peek under a mucroscope to uncover what tasty insect treats these trout like to eat.
Enjoy your own feast at the delicious BBQ. Explore the picturesque Seymour Valley on a short guided tour. Discover the wonders of the watersheds in your city and find out where your drinking water comes from. Make a craft, play a game, join a fly tying demonstration, and more.
Great prizes too! Presented by Metro Vancouver and the Seymour Salmonid Society. …read more

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The 24 hour Easter Seals Relay for Kids is more than just a relay running event. It’s 24 hours of fun and festivities. There’s no other fundraising event lik it in the Lower Mainland.
Teams can win great prizes and fundraising awards for their commitment to just “a little 24 hours”. Why: Funds raised by the Easter Seals 24 Hour relay for The Kids support the Easter Seals Camping program for BC Children with disabilities.
This event is taking place at Swangard Stadium, Central Park, Burnaby, 14 – 15 of June.
For more information visit www.24hourrelay.com
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June 12th to the 6th of July, we have the grand opportunity to be entertained by the Cirque du Soleil. Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a jouous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.
For more information or to buy tickets call 1.600.678.2119 ext 7291
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Now here is a good cause, on Sunday June 8, communities across British Columbia will be coming together to take part in Wheels In Motion’s signature event – the Scotiabank Wheelchair Challenge.
The Challenge is a fun and exciting experience where teams compete in a relay and gain a better understanding of what it is like to navigate through life using a wheelchair. Wheels in Motion is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in your community while having a great time!
Show your support! Get your team, raise money, change lives! Register your team today at www.wheelsinmotion.org or call …read more

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