UBC
Anyone watching the Canucks in recent weeks will know that forward Mason Raymond has been at the top of his game, including scoring the winning goal Sunday against Colorado.
So I'm guessing an opportunity to meet and skate with Raymond will be a popular one. Raymond will lace up his skates at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sport Centre at UBC today (March 27) in support of the 15th anniversary of the Scotiabank Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Half-Marathon and 5K run/walk, which in turn supports almost 70 charities.
Raymond is the Scotiabank Charity Challenge honorary chair for the skate, organized to raise awareness about fundraising for the June 23 marathon and to encourage the public to sign up. Raymond will skate with representatives from 68 charities as well as community members at the event, which starts at 2 p.m. March 27.
LANGARA
The Langara Business Association is presenting A Night in Paris fashion show in support of the Battered Women Support Society next Tuesday (April 2) at Langara College. The society provides direct service support and advocacy for girls and women who have experienced abuse and offers violence prevention programs in public and private schools across the province. Through the AWEAR Charity Fashion Show, the Langara Business Association hopes to raise more than $3,000 for the society.
The inspiration for this year's show is vintage Parisian couture featuring local designers, hair stylists and makeup artists. A silent auction, appetizers, wine and live entertainment round out the evening. Advance tickets are $15 by email at awear@ lbawired.ca.
DOWNTOWN
Speaking of Paris, it's also the theme for an upcoming charity event at the Fairmont Hotel Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»in support of research and essential programs for the estimated 11,000 B.C. residents living with Parkinson's disease. Dubbed Affair to Remember: An Evening in Paris, the event kicks off April 25 at 6 p.m. with Linda Aylesworth of Global BC acting as master of ceremonies, cancan dancers, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $200 per person or $2,000 for a table of 10. All proceeds benefit the Parkinson Society of B.C. For tickets and information, call resource development manager Betty Hum at 604-662-3240 or email [email protected].
YALETOWN
Children's entertainers Will Stroet and the Backyard Band will work their musical magic Saturday April 13, for the Children's Hearing and Speech Centre's second annual sing-a-long concert fundraiser at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre. Doors open at 9 a.m. and, beginning at 10 a.m., the show will focus on the three to seven-year-old crowd with an energetic 45-minute romp with favourite tunes from all five of the band's albums. Funds raised through the concert will go towards the Audiology Program at the school benefiting deaf and hard of hearing children. For tickets and to find out more about Children's Hearing, visit childrenshearing.ca.
SOUTH HILL
Mountain View Cemetery is launching this season's walking tours with an ode to this city's builders. Historians John Atkin and Andy Coupland, authors of The Changing City, will host Builders of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»this Sunday (March 31) at 10 a.m. from Celebration Hall, 5445 Fraser St. near the East 39th Avenue entrance. Learn about some of the notable residents of the cemetery who helped shape Vancouver's skyline. For a list of upcoming walks, visit Vancouver.ca/cemetery.
OAKRIDGE
If you are aged nine to 19 and love to sing and dance you have until April 1 to apply for the 19th year of Gotta Sing Gotta Dance Musical Theatre Summer Program at the Jewish Community Centre on West 41st Avenue at Oak Street. The first session begins July 2. For more information, visit jccgv.com. [email protected]
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