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Vol. 1.4 July 9, 2010

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In the Community
2010 Folk Music Festival
Already known around the world for the quality of its programming,
friendly ambiance and beautiful park setting, the 2010 Vancouver Folk
Music Festival presents one of its most exciting, and eclectic lineup of
artists and groups to date.
There's World, Folk, Gospel, Bluegrass, Blues, Latin, African and more!
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Calexico, Sarah Harmer, The Avett
Brothers, Haiti's Boukman Eksperyans, Naomi Shelton & the Gospel
Queens, Ecuador's Sarazino and Valdy will come together with almost 60
other artists and groups from Canada and around the world to create
some magic at Jericho Beach.
Add in fabulous food, great shopping, a special area for Little Folks plus
other on-site activities and amenities, and you have a summer weekend
of magic. Kids under 12 get in free (must be accompanied by an adult).
Check out www.thefestival.bc.ca for information on tickets and shows.
When: July 16, 17, 18
Time: July 16: 6pm-11pm. July 17: 10am-11pm July 18: 10am-11pm
Where: Jericho Beach Park
Movie Madness!
Head down to Stanley Park this summer for a
FREE and fun night out for all ages! This
community event gives people the opportunity
to enjoy their movie favorites in the beautiful
outdoors under the twinkling stars.
Bring a cozy blanket, lawn chair, or if you are
ambitious, a mattress! The free movies will
start at dusk, but get there as early as possible
to ensure a great spot in front of the giant
inflatable screen! Watch out for dinner specials
from some fantastic West-End restaurants, grab
take-away and have a picnic before the movie!
Movie Schedule:
Wednesday, July 14: The Goonies
Thursday, July 22: Monsters versus Aliens
Thursday July 29: Karate Kid (The Original)
When: July 7, 2010-July 29, 2010
Time: 9pm-11pm
Where: Ceperley Meadow (near second beach
in Stanley Park)
Grossology at Metrotown
Until August 25th, Metropolis at Metrotown will be home to the
grossest, most educational and entertaining exhibit you have seen
Imaginative, Interactive exhibits and animated characters set in a
virtual 3D animal world ensure Animal Grossology as an intriguing and
exciting activity.
Based on Sylvia Branzei's best selling Grossology books, you can learn
how animals communicate through scent, how they digest food, and
what makes some of them so slimy! Featuring interactive activities
and games, along with educational messages, it is sure to be a icky,
but fun time! Admission is free!
When: Now until August 25, 2010
Time: Mall Hours
Where: Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby
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