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Society Services Winter jackets needed (clean and used) - For boy 10, 8 , 6 , 3 years
old and 6 month infant - For girl 10 and 8 years old - Female adult size: medium
and large - Man adult size: medium,
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2014 New Year Eve Thanksgiving Party!
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Welcome the year of 2015 ! : 12 31 () 6:30pm - 12:00am : (8853 Selkirk Street, Vancouver) : $15 (5 , 6-12 $5 ) 2014 2014! (:) ;
Count down 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Happy New Year!!! : 604-267-0901 12 29
& Jacky Ho Jacky -(GIA) Jacky 10 !
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: : 9:30am : 604-275-6365 : The Zone Bowling (#180-14200 Entertainment Blvd. Richmond BC) No. 6 Road Steveston Hwy; Silver City Subway : 604-271-2615 - bowling !
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! : : : drop-in 2 : 604-678-9967 : : 12 20 () 10:00am-12:00pm : $18 : ( 3 : rubberstampheat
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! : : 1:00pm-3:00pm : () 604-266-2926 : Antonia : 6 ( 4 ) : 10:00am-12:30pm : $250 /$280 () $200 $220 OK 12 27 ! : : 2:20pm-5:30pm : 604-418-1357 OK 20 drop in $2$3!
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!! : : 12 12 () 1:30pm-3:00pm : : Rita (1892-1927) : 10 1 12 17 12 : 9:30am - 12:00pm : $ 180 ("A Concise Book of English Grammar") VCC ESL
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Mandarin Chinese Conversation Class Time: Monday, 7:00pm-9:00pm Instructor: Flora & Peggy Fees:$180 (12 weeks) For more information, please contact 604-267-0901. : Charles Mclarty : 1:00pm-3:00pm : 4 20 / 30 Mr. Charles Mclarty TCCS Toastmasters : : 12 3 () 7:00pm-9:00pm : 604-739-3382 12 3 TCCS Toast-master ! ! ! : 9 22 12 15 ( 1 5 ) : 10:00am-12:00pm : : $120 ( 12 ) :()
: & : / 3:30pm 5:00pm : $120/ 10 $150/ 10 : : 3:30pm - 5:30pm : $200/ 10 $240/ 10 : : 3:30pm - 5:00pm : $150/ 10 $180/ 10 9 /! : : 3:30pm - 5:00pm : $150/ 10 $180/ 10 ABC // : : 4:00pm - 5:30pm : $150/ 10 $180/ 10
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: 1. () 2. Douglas & McIntyre 109 Walks in British Columbias Lower Mainland(6th Edition)
109 Walks (Km) 12/6() 9:15 am
Gladstone trail Vancouver 8
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Burnaby mountainside trail Burnaby 13 5.5
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#7 HWY >Lake City Way >Arden Ave.> Grey-stone Dr.> Philips Ave. >Woodbrook >Squint Park
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Lulu Island Dykes (South) Richmond 59 6.4
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West end of Williams Rd.
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Burnaby Scenic Trail (West) Burnaby 9 5
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Hasting > Beta > Confederation Park
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Stanley park Vancouver 6 7
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Dunsmuir St W >Melville St >> Melville St.
Social Meeting!
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() 10:00am -11:00am - 10:00am -11:00am - 11:00am -12:00pm - 1:00pm - 3:00pm / * 65 * 65 $ 3 / $50 / $ 100 12 4 1:00pm : "" : : Free/ $2/ $3 "" 12 11
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12:00pm-1:00pm ( Free $5 $7) 1:00-3:00 THOMAS KINKADES CHRISTMAS COTTAGE Thomas KinkadeChristmas Cottage THOMAS THOMAS Thomas
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Vancouver -Burnaby - North Van-couver - Downtown Vancouver: Joy- Peace- Love : 12 22 () 6:00pm-9:30pm : (8853 Selkirk Street, Vancouver) : $1512 $10 : 604-267-0901 12 21 First day of winter 12 22 !!
Eagle Viewing 28th Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival : 1 8 9:30am - 4:30pm : 1. 9:30am 2. 9:50am SeaBus Terminal, Van. : : $20() : 604-267-0901 28 Brackendale Squamish Valley Brackendale 1994 3769 2013 804 Brackendale Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre Teahouse Eagle Run! !
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On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me: A Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple) On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 2 Turtle Doves (polar bears) and a Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple) On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 3 French Hens (snowmen) 2 Turtle Doves (polar bears) and a Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple) On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 4 Calling Birds (totem poles) 3 French Hens (snowmen) 2 Turtle Doves (polar bears) and a Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple) On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 5 Golden Rings (hockey sticks) 4 Calling Birds (totem poles) 3 French Hens (snowmen) 2 Turtle Doves (polar bears) and a Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple) On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 6 Geese a Laying (whales breaching) 5 Golden Rings (hockey sticks) 4 Calling Birds (totem poles) 3 French Hens (snowmen) 2 Turtle Doves (polar bears) and a Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple) On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 7 Swans a Swimming (beavers building) 6 Geese a Laying (whales breaching) 5 Golden Rings (hockey sticks) 4 Calling Birds (totem poles) 3 French Hens (snowmen) 2 Turtle Doves (polar bears) and a Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple) On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 8 Maids a Milking (lobsters nipping) 7 Swans a Swimming (beavers building) 6 Geese a Laying (whales breaching) 5 Golden Rings (hockey sticks) 4 Calling Birds (totem poles) 3 French Hens (snowmen) 2 Turtle Doves (polar bears) and a Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple)
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 9 Ladies Dancing (mounties riding) 8 Maids a Milking (lobsters nipping) 7 Swans a Swimming (beavers building) 6 Geese a Laying (whales breaching) 5 Golden Rings (hockey sticks) 4 Calling Birds (totem poles) 3 French Hens (snowmen) 2 Turtle Doves (polar bears) and a Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple) On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 10 Lords a Leaping (salmon leaping) 9 Ladies Dancing (mounties riding) 8 Maids a Milking (lobsters nipping) 7 Swans a Swimming (beavers building) 6 Geese a Laying (whales breaching) 5 Golden Rings (hockey sticks) 4 Calling Birds (totem poles) 3 French Hens (snowmen) 2 Turtle Doves (polar bears) and a Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple) On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 11 Pipers Piping (sled dogs mushing) 10 Lords a Leaping (salmon leaping) 9 Ladies Dancing (mounties riding) 8 Maids a Milking (lobsters nipping) 7 Swans a Swimming (beavers building) 6 Geese a Laying (whales breaching) 5 Golden Rings (hockey sticks) 4 Calling Birds (totem poles) 3 French Hens (snowmen) 2 Turtle Doves (polar bears) and a Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple) On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 12 Drummers Drumming (skiers skiing) 11 Pipers Piping (sled dogs mushing) 10 Lords a Leaping (salmon leaping) 9 Ladies Dancing (mounties riding) 8 Maids a Milking (lobsters nipping) 7 Swans a Swimming (beavers building) 6 Geese a Laying (whales breaching) 5 Golden Rings (hockey sticks) 4 Calling Birds (totem poles) 3 French Hens (snowmen) 2 Turtle Doves (polar bears) and a Partridge in a Pear Tree (Moose/maple) Troy Townsin The Twelve Days of Christmas !Merry Christmas to Every Family!!
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Things to do this Christmas with family *The best Vancouver Christmas attraction for younger kids is fun for the whole family, too! Bright Nights at Stanley Park has over a million twinkly lights transform the forest and the famous Miniature Train into a winter wonderland. Ride the train, visit Santa, see the Parade of Trees, and more at this top Vancouver Christmas attraction for kids and families. Time: November 27, 2014 - January 4, 2015 Info: http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/bright-nights-train.aspx *Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain is an easily ac-cessible winter wonderland, complete with outdoor ice skat-ing, sleigh rides, reindeer, breakfasts with Santa, and live entertainment, which is why it makes this list of top Van-couver Christmas. Time: November 28 - December 24, 2014 Info: https://www.grousemountain.com/peak-of-christmas *The Rogers Santa Claus Parade in Downtown Vancouver is the only Vancouver Christmas attraction that lasts for one-day-only. It has become a bona fide don't-miss holiday event. The Parade features over 60 marching bands, dance troupes, festive floats and community groups, attracting over 300,000 spectators along its route through downtown Vancouver. Volunteers will also be collecting non-perishable goods for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. Time: Sunday, December 7, 2014 Info: http://rogerssantaclausparade.com/ *Christmas at Canada Place Join this holiday season for the 27th annual Christmas at Canada Place, presented by Port Metro Vancouver. Stroll the outdoor promenade and see the historic Woodwards Windows, catch a glimpse of a classic Christmas movie in Rudolphs Theatre, experience the beautiful Canada Place Sails of Light early every morning and every evening with beautiful displays on the fire iconic sails towering over the Burrard Inlet and much more. Its all taking place along The Canadian Trail (Canada Place West Promenade) from De-cember 13 - 31, 2014. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily. Info: http://www.christmas.canadaplace.ca/ *Can it be December without The Nutcracker , arguably the most famous and beloved ballet of all time? Many people makes it an annual tradition to see The Nutcracker with family. It's a beautiful way to make memories, dress up in your Christmas season best and support ballet all at the same time. Time: December 18- 22, 2014 Info: http://gohnutcracker.com/
*The gorgeous Festival of Lights at VanDusen Gardens turn festive with elaborate light decorations, a Candy Cane Tree and a Gingerbread Walk. There are also nightly appearances from Santa, a Dancing Lights show, community choirs, and much more. Time: December 10, 2014 - January 4, 2015 Info: http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx *The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's annual A Traditional Christmas series are the must-see Christmas concerts in Vancouver. Held at venues throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, each A Traditional Christmas concert pre-sents family-friendly, all-ages Christmas favourites and Christmas carols that are guaranteed audience pleasers! Get tickets early, as these shows do sell out. Time: December 11 - 21, 2014 Info: http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/concert/14SPEC04/ *Handel's Messiah Vancouver Chamber Choir with the Vancouver Cantata Singers and the Vancouver Chamber Orchestra, Dec. 12 and 13 at the Orpheum Theatre If Christmas music had its own Billboard chart, George Fre-derick Handels Messiah would probably own top spot. Its a tradition not just here, but its a western-culture favourite, especially in English-language areas. Info: http://www.vancouverchamberchoir.com/concerts.php?idm=233#pl *An authentic German-style Christmas market, returns to Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza in downtown Vancouver. This holidays Vancouver Christmas Market-style are romantic, aromatic and twinkly. Stroll inside the village gate into a world of rustic wooden huts surrounding a soaring Tan-nenbaum festooned with thousands of lights. Partake in Glhwein, sausages, stollen, and gingerbread. Browse Christ-mas decor and gifts such as nutcrackers, Lauscha glass orna-ments, beer steins and wooden trains. Time: Nov. 24 -Dec. 24, 2014. 11:00am - 9:00pm Info: http://vancouverchristmasmarket.com/ *Ice Skating at Robson Square Ice Rink - located in down-town Vancouver, is opening on December 1, 2014 and will be open all through the Christmas Holidays. Skating is free with your own skates, otherwise rentals are available. The rink also features a concession stand with snacks and warm drinks. Info: http://www.robsonsquare.com/
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Tea and Origami Folding Before the holiday season gets too busy, welcome to join for tea social and to fold decorative patterns with origami storyteller Yukiko Tosa. Also includes a peace meditation for all those who died on December 7 at Pearl Harbor, and those affected by those actions that day. When: Sunday, Dec. 7: origami, 2:00 to 4:00pm; tea and social, 4:00 to 5:00pm Where: Historic Joy Kogawa House (1450 West 64th Avenue, Vancouver) Tel.: 604-897-7438 Admission: by donation Register: please email [email protected]
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