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This year 15,000 participants of the 41st BMO Vancouver Full and Half Marathon will experience two new courses showcasing the City of Vancouver. These new routes will
impact traffic in Vancouver’s downtown area, West End, Coal Harbour, Chinatown, Yaletown, Riley Park, South Cambie, , Kerrisdale, Dunbar, UBC, Kitsilano, Point Grey, False Creek and West End neighborhoods on Sunday, May 6th.
The schedule of events includes: 7:00am - Half Marathon // 8:00am - Marathon • Both the Half and Full Marathons start on Midlothian Ave between Queen Elizabeth Park & Hillcrest Community Centre. • Our finish is located on W Hastings St, west of Burrard near the Vancouver Convention Centre. • Most Half Marathon participants will finish the course by 10am (strict 11:00am course closure) and most Marathon participants will finish the course by 2pm (strict 4:00pm course closure). • Sweep vehicles/marshals will escort participants off the course near road reopening times. • Participants will NOT be allowed to continue walking the course on sidewalks once roads are reopened to traffic. • All services will be withdrawn and removed and area cleaned prior to reopening times.
Public Access • Airport/(07:30-9:00a): if you are coming/ going from the airport use main st. To marine dr. • Transit riders expect intermittent traffic delays on oak and granville st (7:30 – 9:30am) • Coal harbour access (06:00-5:00pm): via cordova st from burrard • Canada place/cruise ship access - all regular access maintained to the port. • Riley pa rk-hillcrest community centre (midnight to noon): only via main st & 33rd.
Event routes and road closure information are available on the web at:
www.bmovanmarathon.ca Or call the Vancouver International Marathon Society: T: 604.872.2928
The Vancouver Sun Run takes place on Sunday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m.
The 10K course starts at Georgia and Burrard and will be lined with water stations and live musical performers. For the safety of over 50,000 participants, various road closures will be in effect between 5:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
These closures may restrict parking and access to and from your building. We apologize for any inconvenience and invite you to join us for a fun-filled morning. On behalf of Sun Run participants and volunteers, thank you for your cooperation and support.
The following streets will be closed during the specified times on Sunday, April 15. Sun Run road closures in effect SUNDAY, APRIL 15
DOWNTOWN AREA · Seymour to Bute (start area): 5 a.m. – 11 a.m. · Bute to the Causeway (including all streets crossing Georgia): 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. · Lions Gate Bridge (access from Pender St only): 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. · Howe to Burrard from Dunsmuir to Robson: 5 a.m. – 11 a.m. · Denman St – Georgia to Robson: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. · Robson St – west of Denman St to Stanley Park: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
STANLEY PARK · Beach Avenue (Stanley Park to Hornby St): 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. · Stanley Park Dr at North Lagoon Dr: 6 a.m. – 11 a.m. · Ryan Rd at Park Lane/South Lagoon Dr: 6 a.m. – 11 a.m.
PACIFIC ST · Burrard St to Hornby St (eastbound lanes): 6 a.m. – 12 noon
THE BRIDGES · Burrard Bridge – closed to all northbound traffic (limited to southbound traffic): 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon · Cambie Bridge – closed to all northbound traffic: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
KITSILANO AREA · W 2nd Avenue (Burrard to Fir): 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon · Fir Street (W 2nd Ave to W 4th Ave): 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon · W 4th Avenue/W 6th Avenue (Pine St to Cambie St): 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon
CAMBIE ST AT W. BROADWAY (closed to all northbound traffic): 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon
PACIFIC BOULEVARD · East bound exit ramp from Cambie Bridge: 5 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. · Nelson St to Abbott St: 5 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. · Abbott St to Quebec St: 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
QUEBEC, KEEFER & ABBOTT ST (closed to all traffic near Expo Boulevard and Pacific Blvd): 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. EXPO BLVD (from Quebec St to Terry Fox Way): 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
For more information call the City of Vancouver Special EventsOffice at 604-871-6260 or visit www.sunrun.com
Dear Neighbour, We are celebrating the Vancouver 2011 Outgames and Pride Week with the City of Vancouver and we welcome you come on out to do the same. Two events are taking place this coming weekend (July 30 & 31st) at the Plaza of Nations. Both events, the Outgames Closing Celebration (July 30) and the Anthem Party (July 31) will end at 11 p.m. each evening.
For more information go to: www.vancouver2011outgames.com For tickets: http://www.ticketcard.ca/event-outgames-closing-party.aspx The details for these events are listed below with local, national and international artists including Ace of Base, Dragonette, Carole Pope, DJ Abel and DJ Eddie Martinez as well as countless other great acts scheduled throughout the day.
Vancouver 2011 North America Outgames OUTGAMES CELEBRATION: CLOSING PARTY Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 11 am – 11 pm THE ANTHEM PARTY Sunday, July 31, 2011 from 3 pm – 11 pm Plaza of Nations – Edgewater Stage 750 Pacific Boulevard Vancouver, BC
There will be some noise from the live music and dance, including the Parade of Athletes and Closing Ceremony taking place at 6:00 pm. The live performances will end at 10 pm and the whole event is over at 11 pm. There are no road closures planned, however if you have any concerns regarding this event, please contact Donnelly & Associates at 604-654-2611 For complete event details, or if you would be interested in becoming an Outgames Volunteer, please go to www.vancouver2011outgames.com
We wish you the best for this summer season, and hope to see you OUT celebrating Pride.
John Boychuk, Chair Vancouver 2011 North America Outgames
Sunday, May 1st – Road closures to cause delays for ALL traffic - including transit and emergency vehicles.
The BMO Marathon will cause traffic delays through much of the downtown core, the Burrard Bridge, Dunsmuir Viaduct, streets along the north and south shores of False Creek, Strathcona, Kitsilano and Pt Grey, on Sunday, May 1st. Full road closures and traffic disruptions can be expected from 5:30am until 5pm.
For further information contact the City of Vancouver Special Events Office at (604) 257.8850, or see the BMO Marathon web-site.
ADVANCE NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURES SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 17th, 2011
The 27th Annual VANCOUVER SUN RUN will take place in the streets of downtown Vancouver on Sunday morning, April 17th, 2011. Last year’s event attracted 51,419 participants – runners, joggers, walkers and wheelchair participants. Already Canada’s biggest and best run, we are looking at an even larger number of participants this year.
The start time for the main run will be 9:00am near the vicinity of Georgia and Thurlow Streets. The competitive Wheelchair Division start will be at 8:40 am from the same start location. The Mini Sun Run will begin at 8:00am on Pacific Boulevard (between BC Place and the Plaza of Nations). Both courses will be lined with water stations and will have musical entertainment.
City of Vancouver road closures will be in effect along the route and Vancouver Police will be directing traffic. Attached, please find a copy of the 2011 route map for your reference with respect to road closures.
Route: from Thurlow Street down Georgia Street – left onto Denman Street – right turn onto Robson Street – along Lagoon Drive to Beach Avenue – along Beach Avenue to Howe Street – up Howe Street to Pacific Boulevard and across the Burrard Street Bridge – left turn onto 2nd Avenue – right turn onto Fir Street to 4th Avenue – 4th Avenue to the Cambie Street Bridge on-ramp – across the bridge and down the off-ramp onto Pacific Boulevard to the Finish Line stretching between BC Place and the Plaza of Nations.
If you would like more information about the VANCOUVER SUN RUN and road closures or are interested in participating in the event, please call the SUN RUN HOTLINE – 604-689-9441.
OpenMedia.ca Vancouver is hosting an open-invite Federal Election Strategy Meeting this coming Tuesday @7pm.
The goal of the meeting is to brainstorm and share action-oriented local and national ideas to help make open, competitive, and affordable Internet a federal election issue.
33rd annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Fest, Mar 28-Apr 3, 2011. Theme: SPAIN. Focus: Fortified. Canada's premier wine show. 175 wineries from 15 countries in 62 events.
What are the options for the Georgia and Dunsmuir Viaducts? What would be the impacts if they were taken down – and what are some of the opportunities that would result?
The SFU City Program is hosting a free forum for the public, in conjunction with the City of Vancouver, on April 7 – 7 pm - in the Fletcher Challenge Theatre (515 West Hastings).
You’ll hear the results of a study initiated by City Council on the transportation issues. And, from the Board of Trade, you’ll hear the latest results from a survey that showed how Vancouver has changed its travel patterns before and after the Olympics. Architect Bing Thom and planner Larry Beasley will discuss how the area could be reconceived – and the possibilities for the surrounding communities.
You’ll have the opportunity to add your thoughts for consideration by the City before next steps are taken.
Join the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation at the official opening of Vancouver’s newest community centre located at 1 Athletes Way at Southeast False Creek.
From 11am until 3pm.
There will be:
Entertainment
Cake & refreshments
Free fitness centre drop-ins
Recreation program demos
SportFit challenge
Interactive displays
Family activities
RSVP not required, if you have any questions you can call 604-257-3050 or go to www.vancouverparks.ca
On the night of September 15th 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, ordered the church bells to ring and addressed the Mexican people. He incited them to fight for their independence in what is known today as “El Grito de Dolores” (The Cry of Dolores) or “El Grito de Independencia” (The Cry of Independence). The traditional ceremony of “El Grito de Independencia” has become emblematic of Mexican Independence. It is recreated every year, since the 19th century, by Mexican government officials throughout Mexico and in Mexican Diplomatic representations around the world.
The celebration of Independence is the most important national holiday in Mexico, including civic, cultural and military ceremonies. This year we are proud to celebrate 200 years of Mexican Independence at Thurlow Plaza in Vancouver.
During Fiesta Mexico Independence 2010, will be a re-enactment of the “El Grito de Independencia” by our Mexican representative the Consul General Angel Villalobos. There will also be a series of activities to celebrate including various typical Mexican food vendors, Mexican arts and crafts tables, a play area for children and live folkloric and contemporary shows, with a special performance by world renowned pop singer Aleks Syntek, the official voice of the Mexican Bicentennial.
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Then you should attend the False Creek Residents Association Annual General Meeting. At the meeting Aquilini Development and Canadian Metropolitan Properties will present their proposals for the development of the Plaza of Nations and the site surrounding the Rogers Arena. There will be an opportunity for dialogue with the developers and architects.
Where/When:
September 8, 2010 from 6 to 9pm.
Telus World of Science Theatre, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC.
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Remember that this Sunday August 15 (originally to be held last weekend, but cancelled due to rain) is the Roundhouse picnic and movie night both at David Lam Park.
If you feel like walking you can go to the Floata Vancouver Chinatown Night Market, located at Keffer and Main Street. Runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 6:30pm until 11:00pm. Until September 5th.
Presented by the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Society
Recognized as North America’s biggest and best, the 22nd annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival in Vancouver will be a true celebration of our diverse and beautiful city, attracting over 100,000 people and close to 180 dragon boat teams from across the Lower Mainland and around the globe.
Beginning on Friday night with the colourful Eye Dotting Ceremony, the festival will continue with two more days of non-stop entertainment on the World Beat Stage, fabulous food and shopping, and of course, dragon boat racing of the highest calibre.
Admission is free to the general public so what’s stopping you? Come on down to the waters of False Creek and celebrate with us!
Located at Concord Place, Creekside Park and the waters of False Creek, near Science World. Nearest Skytrain Station is Science World. Intersection of Quebec Street and Terminal Avenue in Vancouver.
Vancouver Craft Beer Week is a celebration taking place throughout metropolitan Vancouver from May 10 – 16, 2010. It aims to inspire a broader interest in all aspects of beer in order to cultivate a flourishing craft beer culture in the region.
Drop by to the open house, there will be outdoor games, tours, live entertainment, tons of fun, pay no joiner fee and you will also be able to sign up for membership. The event will take place
this coming Saturday May 1st and Sunday May 2nd, 2010.
10am – 3pm.
955 Burrard Street, about 12 minutes walking from Yaletown.
Leonardo’s group of drawings, referred to as the Anatomical Manuscript A, concentrates on the structures of the body and the movements of musculature. Shown for the first time as a complete group in this exhibition, Manuscript A encompasses thirty-four of Leonardo’s pen and ink anatomical drawings on eighteen sheets of paper, rendered during the winter of 1510-1511. Included are the first known accurate depictions of the spinal column and two magisterial sheets depicting the musculature of the lower legs and feet. The works are graciously loaned by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from The Royal Collection, Windsor.
Exhibition will be open until May 2, 2010
You can visit the gallery any day of the week from 10am to 5 pm, Tuesdays until 9 pm. Located at 750 Hornby St. at the corner of Robson and Hornby, if you are in Yaletown, it is about 15 minute walk or you can take the sky train to City Centre Station. Admission prices: Adult $19.50. Senior $14. Student $13. Children (5-12) $7. Children (under 4) Free. Family (maximum 2 adults and 2 children) $50. Members Free.
Great location, North of 4th, steps to beach, Tennis & Yacht Clubs at Jericho Beach & 4th Avenue shops & restaurants. High ceiling, granite countertops,...
