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Archive for June 2008

June 20th, 2008

The Urban Bald Eagle

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 [...]

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June 19th, 2008

Dragon Boat Festival

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.
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June 19th, 2008

Rally for Champions

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 [...]

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June 18th, 2008

Aboriginal Day

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 [...]

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June 17th, 2008

23rd Vancouver International Jazz Festival

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 [...]

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June 16th, 2008

Kayak the Nicomekl River

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 [...]

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June 11th, 2008

It’s Father’s Day!

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. [...]

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June 11th, 2008

24 Hour Easter Seals Relay

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: [...]

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June 10th, 2008

Corteo - Cirque du Soleil

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 [...]

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June 6th, 2008

Wheels in Motion

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 [...]

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