March 2010

March 1 & 3, 2:00 pm,  March 4 & 6, 8:00 pm

Cosi Fan Tutte
James Cowan Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for Performing Arts
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Stage Directed by Matthew Bissett
Music Directed by David Boothroyd

For ticket prices and to order tickets visit: shadboltcentre.com
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March 4 Coquitlam,   March 11 Richmond

In the Driver’s Seat workshop
The BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation workshops for parents, grandparents and caregivers of teen drivers are designed to help families understand the risks and manage the process of their teenager’s driving education

March 4th
6:30 pm–8:45 pm
Coquitlam SD Winslow Centre
To register, email Coquitlam DPAC at dpac43@telus.net
www.TeenDrivers.ca

March 11
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Steveston-London Secondary Library
To register, call 604-270-0888 or email Sue at eders@telus.net
www.TeenDrivers.ca

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Friday, March 5th to Friday, April 9th

Nobody's Perfect Parenting Group
A free six week parenting support group for parents with children aged 0–5. Topics include development, behaviour, health, support in the community and more. Please call for more information and to register. Child minding and bus tickets are provided.

Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
3981 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
10 am–12 pm
Information, contact Jenny or Maria at 604-879-7104.
Email: jenny_sanders@lmnhs.bc.ca

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February 22–March 21

The Cultural Olympiad’s LunarFest Lanterns at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
For the second year in a row, the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is pleased to feature an installation of lanterns as part of the 2nd Annual LunarFest. From February 22–March 21, 2010 the Shadbolt Centre will be home to approximately 400 lanterns decorated by students from Canada andTaiwan. Brought to the Centre by the Cultural Olympiad and the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association, the installation is an extension of The Lantern Forest: Return to Innocence project featured downtown on Granville Street.

The Lantern Forest, a glowing constellation of 2010 lanterns has been a visible backdrop to many TV segments during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The installation including 40 steel trees with thousands of lanterns decorated by school children of the world have been illuminating the 700 block of Granville Street between Georgia and Robson streets nightly since before the start of the games. Co-presented by the Cultural Olympiad and the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association, the lanterns welcomed the arrival of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and ushered in a new Lunar New Year tradition in Vancouver.

Made up of art works chosen from thousands of submissions, the Lantern Forest, reflecting children’s unique cultural heritage and pledges for a greener earth, has showcased the creativity and wishes for the world by these youngsters.

While the downtown installation will close on February 28th, the Shadbolt Centre installation, a selection of the most ingenious designs from the LanternForest, will illuminate the East Plaza nightly until March 21.

For more details about LunarFest, please visit: lunarfest.org

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March 10

RCMP SCHOONER ST. ROCH: WORKHORSE OF THE NORTH
With RCMP Staff Sergeant Dan Lemieux

Retired RCMP Staff Sergeant Dan Lemieux will tell the story of the RCMP Schooner St. Roch built at Burrard Shipyards at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue in 1928. The schooner supplied RCMP Detachments in the Arctic during the summer months until 1954. When frozen in the ice during nine months of winter, it became a working detachment.

You will learn about survival in the North and how helpful the Inuit were as guides. They assisted police officers enabling them to make month long patrols to enforce laws, take census, settle disputes, render first aid, search for missing hunters, and carry out general duties. The St. Roch was especially built for Northern Service. Learn how it survived the winters when other ships were crushed. This presentation will also discuss global warming, the plight of the polar bear and the sovereignty issue of who owns the Arctic.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WHERE: Lynn Valley Main Library Community Meeting Room, 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
For more information or to register call 604-984-0286  Ext: 8144

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March 14  2:00 pm

Rick Scott’s family concert is sure to get everyone jumpin’ out of their seats!
Evergreen Cultural Centre presents award winning singer, songwriter and children’s entertainer Rick Scott on Sunday, March 14 at 2pm. Scott, who combines music and laughter in lively, participatory concerts for all ages, is Canada’s leading proponent of the Appalachian mountain dulcimer. And what is a dulcimer? Well, kids around the world call it ‚The Electric Snowshoe.’ But according to Rick it’s a wooden 4-string instrument that originates from Northeast USA, Kentucky, Tennessee, N. Carolina. He is self taught and plays it upside down and backwards from the traditional technique!

If you’ve never heard one played before, this is the perfect opportunity! Rick Scott is a seasoned musician with over 35 years of music-making experience, with 17 albums to his name, including six children’s CDs and a humungous list of awards that are too many to list.

Tickets to see Rick Scott are $15 and $12 for children 12 and under. A family of four is $45 and Groups of 8 or more get 15% off. Call the Box Office 604.927.6555 or buy online. Show time is 2pm. Evergreen Cultural Centre is located at 1205 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Come by and have some fun!!

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March 19 and 20

Teen Adoption Education Program
Are you interested in adopting a teen or pre-teen? 400 teens are registered for adoption in BC. Join us for a two day workshop just for you. Includes a panel of teen adoptees and their families. This two day Friday/Saturday workshop is open to families with completed home studies who are registered with MCFD or a Licensed Agency.

Where: Adoptive Families Association of BC, Burnaby
When: Mar 19 and 20
Time: 8:30–4pm each day
Cost Per Person: *special rate* $80 members/$90 non-members

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Saturday March 20

HARD RUBBER NEW MUSIC and Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad present
ICE AGE 2010— AN ICE SHOW LIKE NO OTHER

The ice rink. In small and large communities across Canada, it sits at the centre of daily life, a cold place warmed by entertainment and physical activity. Ice Age 2010 is a musical exploration of that love affair with the rink, complete with Zamboni choreography, hockey, curling, ringette, the high energy 17-piece Hard Rubber Orchestra, champion figure skater and So You Think You Can Dance Canada finalist Emanuel Sandhu, North Vancouver’s own rising figure skating star Kathryn Kang, national Canadian radio's Kevin Sylvester, DOA's Joe Keithley, commissioned compositions by Peter Hannan, Brad Turner, Bill Runge, Tony Wilson, Amsterdam’s David Dramm and a full locker room of guest vocalists and performers.

On Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Harry Jerome Arena in North Vancouver, experience the 2010 edition of Hard Rubber Orchestra’s new music ice show. New choreography, large visual projections of film, images and lighting effects along with plenty of on ice action will be set to original music. Gathered here will be an all-star cast of heroes from on the ice and behind the scenes. Figure skating choreographer and coach Joanne McLeod will be working her magic with some of Canada’s finest figure skaters, hockey lover Kevin Sylvester of national Canadian radio fame will be your host and librettist. The Hard Rubber Orchestra will pump out music ranging from new music to pop, jazz and world; premieres of commissioned pieces from some of Vancouver’s finest composers.

ONE NIGHT ONLY!!
HARRY JEROME ARENA, 123 E.23 Street, North Vancouver
Tickets: $25 (general) $18 (students/seniors)
www.ticketstonight.ca or phone 604.684.2787
Info: www.hardrubber.com 604.683.8240

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March 27

ADOPTION 101
Before you make any choices—attend this workshop! A full day, chock full of information about all of your adoption options & key issues for adoptive families.

Where: Burnaby
When: March 27, 2010 and June 12, 2010
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Cost Per Person: $60 AFABC Members, $70 Non-members
Contact: sreid@bcadoption.com ; 604-320-7330 ex 105

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March 27

Cross-Cultural Adoption
If you are planning to adopt a child of different race or culture, locally or internationally, with an Agency or MCFD, this workshop is for you. Includes a panel of families and grown adoptees.

Where: Adoptive Families Association of BC, Burnaby
When: March 27, 2010 and June 12, 2010
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Cost Per Person: $75 AFABC Members / $85 Non-members
Contact: sreid@bcadoption.com; 604-320-7330 ex 105

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March 31

Coming Home!
Is your child coming home soon? Come and learn what you need to know to ease the transition of welcoming your child home.

Where: Adoptive Families Association of BC, Burnaby
When: March 31, 2010 and June 9, 2010
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Cost Per Person: $20 AFABC Members / $25 Non-members
Contact: sreid@bcadoption.com; 604-320-7330 ex 105

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Ongoing Events

Movies for Mommies
Movies for Mommies runs at The Rio Theatre every second Wednesday.
Doors open at noon. Movies starts at 12:30.
www.moviesformommies.com

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The Young Naturalists Club of Stanley Park
This monthly activity is a chance for children (with their parents) to enjoy two hours of nature exploration and hands-on fun. Activities include hiking, games, wildlife observation, outdoor art, and more! We meet on the first Saturday of every month, from 10 am to noon. Call (604) 718-6522 to register, or email ync@stanleyparkecology.ca Cost: $15.00 per family per year. Pre-registration is required.

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Science World
Engage your mind and uncover the mysteries of everyday science through interactive displays, hands-on experiments and live demonstrations at Science World. Re-opening mid-March, check their website for hours of operation.
Visit www.scienceworld.ca

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Vancouver Aquarium
70,000 amazing creatures await you at the Vancouver Aquarium, including sea lions, beluga whales, sharks, and dolphins. Check out the new Exploration Gallery at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Visit www.vanaqua.org
or call 604/659-FIS

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Vancouver Public Library
Delve into a mystery or go on a swashbuckling adventure. Wonderful lands and interesting characters await you in a book. Head down to the Vancouver Public Library and check something out.
www.vpl.ca

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Kid’s Market at Granville Island
Head down to Granville Island and check out the Kids’ Market.
604-689-8447
www.kidsmarket.ca

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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Visit the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and soar to adventure in the Virtual Voyage Simulator ride, experience the Planetarium GroundStation Canada and the Cosmic Courtyard.
604-738-7827
www.spacecentre.ca

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Burnaby Family Place

Located in North Burnaby @410 Clare Ave. (One Block East of Sperling and Hastings) Offers drop in playtime for parents and caregivers and their children from 0 to 6 years. The hours are 10am to 2pm Monday thru Thursday. Call ahead for summer schedule. The coffee is on, so come and meet some new friends in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Small drop in fee, but exceptions always made. Everyone welcome. Call Kelly at 604-299-5112 for more info.

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Telly TV

Check out Telly TV every day from 7 – 11 am and Kid Zone Live weekdays from 3pm - 6pm, both on Knowledge Network television. Visit www.knowledgenetwork.ca for more information, interactive games, activities and more

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Sunset Community Centre

Sunset Community Centre is offering a variety of programs for all age groups.

Children's programs include: Kinderplay, ABC's & 123's, Tunes for Toddlers, Rhymes & Rhythms, Creative Movement, Playgym, Start with Art, Cartooning, Jazz Dance, Piano and Voice lessons, Gymnastics, Taekwondo, Wushu, Badminton, Soccer, and Skating. Summer Daycamp information is now available! Adults: We have Playcare: let us entertain your preschooler at our Playgym M/W/F 10-11:30 am while you visit our Fitness Centre or take part in a step class.

Adult programs include Fitness, Body Ball, Pilates, Yoga, Sports, Martial Arts, Dance, Drumming, Piano and Voice lessons. Adult workshops include Garden Art, Gardening & Scrapbooking. Sunset Community Centre is located on East 51st Ave between Fraser & Main St. in Vancouver. Free parking behind the centre.

To register call 718-6505. www.mysunset.net

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Single Mothers’ Support Group

A free of charge group which provides single mothers with an opportunity to network, learn parenting skills and access community resources. Come and share your thoughts about being a single mother. The group takes place on Mondays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the New Westminster Family Place. Call Monica at 604-525-9144.

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Alcan Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre

Offers hands on displays where kids and the young at heart discover the maritime world – all designed for fun. At the Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue In Vanier Park. Visitor information: 257-8300 www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

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Getting Ready to Read

This program is offered at Thompson, Steveston and East Richmond (Cambie) community centres in Richmond. The program includes many reading readiness activities together with picture books, poetry, felt stories, songs and puppets. Each session features an interesting theme and literacy activities appropriate for four and five year olds. Presented by a B.C. certified teacher. For more information call: 604-276-4300.

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Just Dance: Dance Globally, Connect Locally

Popular Just Dance offers an innovative “positive party” community event for all ages (including many children and teens), and is free from alcohol and smoking. Its unconventional focus is on clean and healthy fun with the profits donated to local charities. Part of Just Dance’s 14-year success is due to the eclectic selection of world music including African, Drumming, Latin, Celtic, Pop, Global Fusion and many more.

When:  on most 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month
Cost: $10 at the door- Children are FREE!
Location: 2114-West 4th Avenue (at Arbutus)
Just Dance: 9:00pm till 12:30am.
Information and Multimedia: www.justdance.ca

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