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Nova Scotia International Tattoo

We are excited to have tickets to the Nova Scotia International Tattoo available to our Bigs and Littles. Contact your Mentoring Coordinator for details on how to pick up tickets to this great show, that features acts and musicians from around the world. Available dates: July 4, 5, 6 & 7. Thanks to City Mazda for their generous donation!

Canada Day Celebrations

Come on down to MacDonald Island on Canada Day to enjoy in the celebratory festivities. The family celebrations will feature cultural performances on two stages, a multicultural food pavilion, family entertainment, and children's activities. BBBS of Wood Buffalo will also be selling duck tickets for our Annual Rubber Duck Race (August 6 at Heritage Park) and playing a fishing game for the children at the event.

Eaton Downtown Dash

Everyone is welcome to participate in the Eaton Downtown Dash taking place on July 14th, 2011 at 6:45 p.m. This 1km, 5km and 10km race will take you through the streets of beautiful Burlington. After the race there will be a celebration of prizes, food and fun. You can participate by running (all 1 km registration fees will support our agency), volunteer or just cheer! Register online at www.vrpro.ca or call our office at 905.525.3860.

Hooked On Fishing

What is better on a summer’s day than fishing? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hamilton and Burlington invites all Bigs and Littles to Hooked on Fishing on July 9th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This event boasts great food, prizes and of course….fishing! To register and to receive event directions please call our office at 905.525.3860.

Free Tickets for Big & Little Sisters - June 2011

Vancouver Songfest - Littles Aged 7-12 (June 11)
This Vancouver Songfest daytime show features JUNO winner Norman Foote, vaudevillian Al Simmons and the 600-strong youth choir Big Voice Choir. The concert is on Saturday, June 11th at 12:00pm at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, and is suitable for Littles aged 7-12. Outdoor venue with festival seating (bring blanket to sit on the grass; no chairs or umbrellas allowed) - show will go on rain or shine! We have tickets for 2 matches - contact Linda at info@bigsisters.bc.ca or 604-873-4525 x300. Please ensure your Little Sister can attend first. In order to receive these tickets, you must agree to sending a thank-you note to the sponsor, c/o Kids Up Front as per info with ticket.

Watch the Whitecaps in the Captain’s Kids Club! (July 30)
BC Hydro and Vancouver Whitecaps FC have chosen Big Sisters to experience a Captain’s Kids Club Whitecaps match! Five lucky matches will watch the game (vs. LA Galaxy), receive gift packs and participate in a VIP field experience and player meet-and-greet! The game is on July 30 at 4:30pm - matches MUST arrive at 2:45pm to participate in the pre-game field experience with the players. Each Big & Little attending will need to submit a required liability form for the Whitecaps before July 13. To enter the draw for tickets, email Linda at info@bigsisters.bc.ca by 9am June 14. The winners will be emailed that day!

Bowling Passes (ongoing)
Big Sisters has free monthly bowling passes. View participating bowling centers at http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BigSistersofBCLowerM/eaaa25a84a/a261b8826a/774fcdd23a. Contact Linda at info@bigsisters.bc.ca or 604-873-4525 x300.

Run with Dawn Chubai on Team Big Sisters

Dawn Chubai from Citytv’s Breakfast Television is a proud member of TEAM BIG SISTERS and will be running the Scotiabank 5k on Sunday, June 26th in Stanley Park!  You and your Little Sister can come run or walk with Dawn and the rest of our team as we raise funds for Big Sisters! Click here for registration info or contact Andrée at alalonde@bigsisters.bc.ca or 604-873-4525 x312.

June Activity Ideas - Lower Mainland

Russia Day Festival (Thursday, June 9 to Sunday, June 12) – Vancouver/Burnaby

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/russia-day-2011-festival-russian-culture-vancouver

EAT! Vancouver Food and Cooking Festival (Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12) - Vancouver

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/eat-vancouver-food-and-cooking-festival

Environment Festival (Saturday, June 11 from 10am-2pm) - Burnaby

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/environment-festival

Newton Community Festival (Saturday, June 11 from 11am-4pm) – Surrey

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/newton-community-festival-0

Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival (Saturday, June 11 – Sunday, June 12) - Vancouver

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/rio-tinto-alcan-dragon-boat-festival

Sapperton Day Street Festival (Sunday, June 12 from 11am-4pm) – New Westminster

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/sapperton-day-street-festival

West African Drum and Dance Workshop (Thursday, June 16 from 7pm-9pm) - Vancouver

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-weekly-workshop-camps

North Shore Folk Fest (Saturday, June 18 to Sunday, June 19) – North Vancouver

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/north-shore-folkfest

Surrey Fest Downtown (Saturday, June 18 from 11am-6pm) - Surrey

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/surrey-fest-downtown

25th Annual Point Grey Fiesta! (Saturday, June 18 from 8am-9pm) - Vancouver

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/25th-annual-point-grey-fiesta

The Children’s Festival - 22eme festival francophone de Vancouver (Saturday, June 18 from 1pm) - Vancouver

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/children%E2%80%99s-festival-22eme-festival-francophone-de-vancouver

Car Free Day (Sunday, June 19 from 12pm-6pm) - Vancouver

http://www.carfreevancouver.org/

BC Highland Games (Saturday, June 25 from 9am-6pm) - Coquitlam

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/bc-highland-games-0

Public Dreams “A Midsummer Fete” (Sunday, June 26 from 1pm to 5pm) – Vancouver

http://publicdreams.org/event/a_midsummer_fete/

Greek Day Festival (Sunday, June 26 from 11am-9pm) - Vancouver

http://www.kidsvancouver.com/event/21st-greek-day-broadway-greek-day-festival

Public Dreams “Illuminaires” Festival (Saturday, July 30 from 6pm to 10pm) - Vancouver

http://publicdreams.org/event/illuminares_2010/

Richmond Summer Night Market (weekends from 7pm to 12am until August 31) - Richmond

http://www.summernightmarket.com/main/default.asp

Burnaby Village Farmers Market (Saturdays from 9am-2pm until October 29) - Burnaby

http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/

Coquitlam Farmers Market (Sundays from 9am-1pm until October 30) – Coquitlam

http://makebakegrow.com/

Vancouver Farmers Markets - Saturdays from 9am to 2pm until October 22 (Trout Lake, West End); Sundays from 10am to 2pm until October 23 (Kitsilano); Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm until October 5 (Main Street Station)

http://www.eatlocal.org/

Community Happenings Around the Lower Mainland

EVENT CALENDARS

Lower Mainland:
www.kidsvancouver.com/

Burnaby:
www.city.burnaby.bc.ca/

Coquitlam:
www.coquitlam.ca/Visitors/

Delta:
www.corp.delta.bc.ca/

New Westminster:
www.newwestcity.ca/

North Vancouver:
www.cnv.org/apps/commevent/

Port Coquitlam:
www.portcoquitlam.ca

Port Moody:
www.cityofportmoody.com

Richmond:
www.richmond.ca

Surrey:
www.surrey.ca

Vancouver:
www.vancouver-bc.com

West Vancouver:
westvancouver.ca/

White Rock:
www.city.whiterock.bc.ca/

Activities for the weekend: Toronto

Looking for something to do with the child(ren) in your life this weekend? Here are a couple of activities happening in Toronto! Just click on the activities below to be taken to their websites!

Sharks at Stingray Bay

Kids Crafts @ Mackenzie House

The Ultimate Block Party @ Fort York National Historical Site

Toronto Police Museum & Discovery Center (admission is only $1!)

Have a happy weekend, everybody!

Upcoming Summer Community Events

Lilac Festival - June 4 & 5 @ The Old Stone House
Canada Day - July 1
RotaryFest - July 14 - 16
Downtown Days - Thurs., July 14
Buskerfest Fri. Aug. 5 to Sun. Aug. 7
Algoma Farmers Market - SOON
Bushplane Days - Sept 17 & 18
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The SSM Museum is featuring "Did you know...? - an exhibit featuring an eclectic mix of items from the museum's collection. Until June 25.

Our 41st Annual Big Night Out Gala tonight!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto (BBBST) will hold its 41st Annual Big Night Out Gala on Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Grand. The evening will be hosted by Brian Burke, President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Jennifer Burke, award-winning Canadian broadcaster in radio, print, television and weblog mediums.

“As we move into the future, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto works to become more meaningful to greater numbers of children and youth. The most important investment we as individuals can make is to help our children realize – and share – their full potential. With over 300 children waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister, the proceeds from this event will allow more children and youth to discover the benefits of a mentoring relationship,” says BBBST President Cathy Denyer.

The Gala’s theme, “A Night for All Seasons” celebrates the men and women in our city who make a difference, every day of every season, in the lives of Toronto’s children and youth. As positive role models for the next generation, our volunteers inspire children and youth to become future leaders in their communities.

Big Night Out is BBBST’s largest fundraising event of the year and will be attended by over 700 business and community leaders.

Musicfest XVIII

Sunday, June 12th @ 12:00 p.m.,

Sault Symphony Orchestra presents Musicfest XVIII: Bratwurst, Beer & Beethoven. Entertainment includes various local bands and Timothy Murphy with special guests. Visit www.saultsymphony.com for more details.

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