BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Appnovation Technologies Presents - Alfresco Night in Vancouver DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843131/ ] Appnovation Technologies is proud to present Vancouver's first ever Alfresco event. Luis Sala\, Alfresco's Product Evangelist\, Nancy Garrity\, Alfresco's Community Director and David Walker\, Alfresco Channel Development will be presenting at the event. The event will feature sessions and demos for both the Web Content Management and Document Management side of Alfresco. There will also be a session on integrating Alfresco and Drupal\, including how we use Alfresco as an applicant tracking system for managing job applicants. The event itself is free however space is limited so please register. Appnovation Technologies will be buying drinks for the first 50 guests and there will be a lot of appetizers. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843131/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843131/ DTSTAMP:20091104T235142 LAST-MODIFIED:20091104T235142 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/752907/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/44145/":Canvas Lounge @ 99 Powell\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6A 1E9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Fusion Venture Forum '09 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4785552/ ] 8-9am Registration & breakfast 9.00-9.05am Welcome to Fusion’09 – The official kick-off\, introduction of presenting Entrepreneurs & Investors and judges 9.05-9.45am Keynote Speaker – STEWART BUTTERFIELD\, Co-Founder of Flickr 9.45-11am 5 pitches (Games) Panel includes: Bill Maris – Managing Partner\, Google Ventures Jeff Clavier – Founder\, Managing Partner\, Softtech VC Howard Donaldson – VP Studio Operations\, Disney Interactive Studios\, Walt Disney Company Tom Frisina – Electronic Arts Talent Development Executive\, Past VP/GM\, EA Partners Partnering Studio 11-11.15am Networking Break 11.15-12.30pm 5 pitches (Mobile) Panel includes: Tim Chang – Principal\, Norwest Venture Partners James Maynard – President\, Wavefront Kalle Radage – BDC Venture Capital Hong-Yee Wong –CEO\, IUGO Mobile Entertainment 12.30pm-1.30pm Networking lunch & VIP Guest Speaker STEVE WANDLER -Founder\, YourTechOnline.com\, BC’s own home grown Success Story! 1.30pm-2.45pm 5 pitches (Web2.0/Social Media) Panel includes: Jeff Clavier – Founder\, Managing Partner\, Softtech VC Steve Wandler –Founder\, YourTechOnline.com/ OSTEC Board member Danny Robinson –Founder\, Managing Director of Bootup Labs 2.45pm-3pm Networking Break 3pm-4.15pm 5 pitches (New Platforms/Applications) Panel includes: Tim Chang – Principal\, Norwest Venture Partners Owen Matthews – Executive VP\, Wesley Clover & Vice Chairman\, Counterpath Corporation Board Tanner Philp – CFO & Partner\, Lions Capital/BC Advantage Fund Boris Wertz – Founder & CEO\, W Media Ventures 4.15-5.00pm STATE OF THE NATION: VCs/Angels discuss current investor climate and the future of Digital Media industry. Panel includes: Bill Maris – Google Ventures Jeff Clavier – SoftTech VC Tim Chang – Norwest Venture Partners Neil Martin – British Sky Broadcasting V. Paul Lee – VanEdge Capital Partners Limited Moderator- Peter Severinson 5-5.30pm “BEST IN SHOW” Award announced and Thanks to all! 5.30-7pm Time to Mix & Mingle! - Networking reception for all conference attendees256 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4785552/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4785552/ DTSTAMP:20091027T100529 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T100529 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/752907/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/10619/":UBC Robson Square @ 800 Robson St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T080000 DTEND:20091112173000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091114T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Fusion: Digital Media + Venture Forum DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770049/ ] Fusion 2009\, the only Western Canadian financing forum dedicated to digital media\, showcasing early and growth stage companies that are original content/intellectual property ventures and firms developing new platforms & applications\, will take place on November 12-13 at Robson Square in the heart of downtown Vancouver\, British Columbia. Twenty of Canada’s hottest digital media companies will present before top tier investors from North America\, with the intention of establishing connections and securing investment required to grow their businesses. Fusion is designed to bring Canada’s top digital media ventures to the attention of local and international investors\, provide valuable insights into key issues in the industry and become a premium networking opportunity for digital media investors from North America and beyond.256256256 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770049/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770049/ DTSTAMP:20091024T182933 LAST-MODIFIED:20091024T182933 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/156015/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/10619/":UBC Robson Square @ 800 Robson St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Paxton Bachman Band DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4427221/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4427221/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4427221/ DTSTAMP:20090918T114311 LAST-MODIFIED:20090918T114311 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/195652/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/641436/":The Duke Of Dublin @ 9524 Nowell Street\, Chilliwack\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Singles Speed Dating Event - Fabulous 40's - Men's Spots DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791214/ ] "Where Singles & Adventure Meet" http://www.meetmarketadventures.com To reserve your spot please contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542\, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or sign up through our website! ** Please Note This Event Is In Partnership With Urban Speed Dater. This Posting Is For Men Spots. Join Meet Market Adventures and other intriguing singles for a fun evening of Speed Dating. Speed Dating is a fun\, no pressure way to meet other busy professionals like yourself. Research shows that the chemistry between two people happens in the first few minutes. You will have up to 10 Mini Dates where you can quickly determine who you would like to hear from again. It is fun\, convenient and a great way to meet new single women. Details are subject to change without notice. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791214/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791214/ DTSTAMP:20091027T130012 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T130012 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/236755/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/629440/":Room 18 @ 2042 West 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091113 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:What is Your Dream Games Room ? DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4881752/ ] The Games Room – A room for both “boys and big boys\,” . Avid entertainers\, I take great pleasure in hosting friends and family here. An after-school hangout\, a karaoke lounge\, a party area — this is multi-functional room. The pool table is from Leisurtron. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4881752/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4881752/ DTSTAMP:20091112T044400 LAST-MODIFIED:20091112T044400 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1065357/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/1424/":Marine Club @ 573 Homer Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6B2V END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T150000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Aerotek Job Fair DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842881/ ] Aerotek is holding a Job Fair on Friday November 13th from 3pm-5pm at Roundhouse Community Arts & Rec Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews (Pacific & Davie) Vancouver). Aerotek currently has several jobs available\, everything from accounting\, customer service\, logistics\, construction\, project management and engineering. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions please call Vanessa at 604-232-2503 or email vmarshal@aerotek.com. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842881/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842881/ DTSTAMP:20091104T153626 LAST-MODIFIED:20091104T153626 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1063403/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/22465/":Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre @ 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6Z 2W3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T203000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Salsa Fusion Friday at the Polish + Hip Hop/Reggaeton + Complimentary Salsa Lessons Included DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879636/ ] Salsa Fusion Friday at the Polish Sexy Salsa & Cuban Fiesta - Men's and Ladies - Complimentary Salsa Lessons Included Beginner & Intermediate Salsa Lesson 9pm Sexy Salsa Party & Cuban Fiesta 10pm Party Unitl 1:30am Fully licensed Bar Join City Salsa Vibe this Friday at the Polish Hall and take your dancing to the next level! Learn new moves\, meet new people & party the night away at Vancouver's "Salsa Hot Spot". See for yourself what the buzz is about! Complimentary Lessons 9pm - Graeme of Urban Beat Dance Co. teaches Beginner and Intermediate Salsa. This class is complimentary with cover. Angela and the Drive Dance Dolls Show - This super hot dance team makes the dance floor sizzle. With their sexy moves in a flirtatious Hip Hop/Reggaeton number Angela Amici and the Drive Dance Dolls take your entertainment to the next level. You do not want to miss this performance! Music - CSV DJs play all the Latin Beats all night long including Salsa\, Bachata\, Cuban Salsa\, Salsaton\, Merengue & Reggaeton. The Polish Hall Location - 4015 Fraser at 24th Doors - 8:30pm Complimentary Lesson - 9:00pm Party - 10pm Dance Until 1:30am Cover - $10 Free Parking and Street Parking Dress Code in effect Fully licensed bar URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879636/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879636/ DTSTAMP:20091110T180902 LAST-MODIFIED:20091110T180902 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/417499/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/658605/":The Polish Hall @ 4015 Fraser\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Paxton Bachman Band DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4232754/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4232754/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4232754/ DTSTAMP:20090817T101022 LAST-MODIFIED:20090817T101022 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/195652/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/442196/":Gourmet Gallery @ Suite 3003033 Immel St\, abbotsford\, British Columbia V2S6S2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T210000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Clubplanet.com- Tiesto Performing Live at PNE Coliseum DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4164942/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4164942/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4164942/ DTSTAMP:20090729T112254 LAST-MODIFIED:20090729T112254 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/803609/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/19887/":Pacific Coliseum @ PNE\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T100000 DTEND:20091114160000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091116T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Creative Finds 3rd Annual Art & Fine Craft Marketplace DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809678/ ] Creative Finds 3rd Annual Art & Fine Craft Marketplace Sat. Nov 14\, 9:30am-5pm Sun. Nov 15\, 10am-4pm Located at the historical Sullivan Hall 6306 - 152 Street\, Surrey Over 30 vendors! Large on site free parking lot. www.creativefinds.ca Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access at this hall. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809678/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809678/ DTSTAMP:20091028T190046 LAST-MODIFIED:20091028T190046 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1061647/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/39184/":Sullivan Hall @ 6306 152 Street\, Surrey\, British Columbia V3S 3K8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Kiss Vancouver DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809953/ ] Kiss Tickets Vancouver Saturday\, November 14\, 2009 at 7:30 PM at General Motors Place (Canada Hockey Place) in Vancouver\, BC No other group has brought the same attitude to music that Kiss has during its years on stage. Their musical style is hard rock\, but their outward image is so powerful that some may recognize it more than their sound. They shocked even the rock and roll industry with their personas. If you have even a little rebellious streak\, these Kiss tickets are for you. Grab a pair of Kiss Vancouver tickets soon before they sell-out! Kiss tickets mean a night no one ever forgets. Click here for best deals on Kiss Tickets-Vancouver! Kiss\, if nothing else\, knows how to put on a rockin' live show. In fact their live performances have been the stuff of legend for decades. No one can claim to truly appreciate this band's talent without first seeing them live in concert. If you've never secured Kiss tickets\, this is a show you need to experience once in your lifetime. Don’t be left behind\, buy Kiss tickets –Vancouver to see them live! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809953/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809953/ DTSTAMP:20091029T074546 LAST-MODIFIED:20091029T074546 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1029291/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/43599/":General Motors Place @ 800 Griffiths Way\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T170000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Art For Life DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2989896/ ] WHAT? The 16th Annual ART FOR LIFE Gala Dinner and Fine Art Auction at Rocky Mountaineer Station is a glorious gala evening bringing together art and creativity\, and the celebration of life. Rocky Mountaineer Station combines railway-inspired nostalgia with contemporary design\, incorporating exposed timber and brick\, with large glass windows peaking to a 35ft vaulted ceiling. This stunning backdrop provides the perfect platform to showcase one of Vancouver’s premier fine art collections. ART FOR LIFE will be held on Saturday\, November 14th\, 2009\, and all proceeds will benefit the Vancouver Friends for Life Society. Emerging local artists will unite with renowned members of the art world to bring you a spectacular array of contemporary and new works that will be open for bidding in the Live and Silent Auctions. In addition\, an alternative Silent Gift Auction of trinkets\, travel and playthings will create light-hearted competition among all the guests. The ‘Friend In Deed’ Award will be presented to a significant champion of Friends for Life during the course of the last year\, and guests who purchase a premier ticket will be able to enjoy the presentation and a delicious dinner. Guests at the Dessert Reception will be dazzled by an array of tasty treats while enjoying the evening’s entertainment and competing in the various Auctions. WHY? Proceeds will benefit the Vancouver Friends for Life Society\, whose mission is to serve as a catalyst to enhance the wellness of individuals living with a life threatening illness by providing complementary and alternative health and support services. ART FOR LIFE raised over $94\,000.00 in 2008 and these funds have allowed us to continue providing popular complimentary therapies such as massage\, naturopathy\, traditional Chinese medicine\, exercise and social programs. Research findings1 indicate that 92% of Friends For Life members seeking complimentary therapies have experienced a transformational shift in the quality of their lives with decreased anxiety\, improved health-outlook confidence and enhanced social network. Additionally\, the event also supports the arts community by providing a platform to showcase emerging artists together with renowned names\, building their careers and recognition. Through the catalogue\, the profile of donating galleries is enhanced\, promoting longevity and high standards. Thanks to our event Partners: Vancouver Courier Murrick Insurance Services Limited Upright Decor Maynards Industries Emelle's Catering www.pinq.ca Hemlock Printing Preview: The Gallery Guide Xtra West Photographs by Paul Joseph URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2989896/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2989896/ DTSTAMP:20090624T123409 LAST-MODIFIED:20090624T123409 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/777663/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/22461/":Rocky Mountaineer Station @ 1755 Cottrell Street (off Terminal Avenue)\, Vancouver\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:MARLENE CABARET - an evening of song and piano DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810483/ ] Marlene Cabaret\, an evening of song and piano crossing languages (German\, French and English) and the repertoire of the one and only Marlene Dietrich. Director Terry Costa joins forces with Musical Director and pianist Karen Lee-Morlang\, the voices of Andrea Hector and Megan Morrison\, to transport you to different times and places with MARLENE CABARET. Join us in reveling over Lili Marleen and Lola Lola while stepping into La Vie en Rose and Falling in Love Again with many more great musical choices\, made classic by the one and only Marlene Dietrich. Join us for the cabaret\, MARLENE CABARET. Looking for dinner prior to the show? Deutsches Haus Restaurant at The Vancouver Alpen Club has a three course dinner for $25. Reservations at 604 874 3811 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810483/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810483/ DTSTAMP:20091029T220947 LAST-MODIFIED:20091029T220947 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1061944/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/656077/":Vancouver Alpen Club @ 4875 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V5N 4P3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091115 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Reiki Level I Class DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769919/ ] In this class you will be attuned to the Reiki energy. Emphasis is placed on learning the hand positions for self healing and the healing of others. Topics covered include the history of Reiki\, ethical practices of Reiki\, the 21-day cleanse\, chakra systems\, meridian systems\, the Five Reiki Principles\, the 3 Pillars of Reiki and how to energetically scan the body. You will receive a manual that includes Level I & Level II material. This class starts at 10:00am and ends at 5:00pm. Upon completion of the training\, you will be able to provide Reiki healing for yourself and others. This is a fun-filled day with abundant hands-on practice. Class size is kept to a maximum of four students. To register please contact Christa at 604.837.5125 or reiki@christalynn.ca. A $50.00 deposit is required upon registration with the remainder due at the time of the class. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769919/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769919/ DTSTAMP:20091024T104237 LAST-MODIFIED:20091024T104237 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/209181/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/653264/":The BodyTalk Clinic @ 1929 West Broadway\, Suite 202\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6J 1Z3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Singles Brewery & Beer Tasting Tour DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791262/ ] "Where Singles & Adventure Meet" http://www.meetmarketadventures.com To reserve your spot please contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542\, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or sign up through our website! Join Meet Market Adventures and other beer loving Singles as we experience the R & B Brewery\, up close and personal. This Micro-brewery adheres to the highest quality standards\, which translates into premium quality products that compliment the maturing tastes of Vancouver’s modern beer drinkers. R&B Brewing\, located in the historic Brewery Creek area of Greater Vancouver\, is the combined dream of Rick Dellow and Barry Benson who share more than 45 years experience in the international and local brewing industry. Our tour of the Brewery facilities will begin with an introduction to the process of making beer\, we will touch on several topics which include the ingredients and the equipment used to produce Canada’s favourite beverage. We will receive a step by step description of the distilling process and contemplate R&B ’s 4 ingredient transformation\, by the accomplished brew master. We will then have to opportunity to taste the delicious varieties that the Brewery has to offer as we experience the differences in each. If your mouth is watering\, this is the adventure for you! Afterwards we will head to the local bar to taste some more of the beers made here. Price includes: Tour\, beer tastings and a guided structured tasting. Details are subject to change without notice. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791262/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791262/ DTSTAMP:20091027T130140 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T130140 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/236755/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/654872/":R&B Brewing Co. @ 54 East 4th Ave\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091115T110000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:CRÈME DE LA CRÈME - Soha Lavin’s CountDown Events Presents The Most Elegant and Luxe Wedding Show of the Year DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4253135/ ] The fifth annual Crème de la Crème presents Vancouver’s most intimate and luxurious wedding show with an unmatched Haute Couture fashion show\, a taste of exquisite style and trendsetting designs and a showcase of products and services that are catered directly to the discerning bride. Tickets $35 and $45 (VIP) per person include the ‘True Romance’ Fashion Show featuring dresses from the 2009 New York Fashion Week\, a deluxe gift bag\, luxury diamond draw and scrumptious tastings. Fashion Shows at 1:00pm and 4:00pm URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4253135/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4253135/ DTSTAMP:20090821T134110 LAST-MODIFIED:20090821T134110 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1012404/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/2149/":Four Seasons Hotel @ 791 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6C2T END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091115T110000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Vancouver Private School Expo DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4787541/ ] Whether you are looking for a school now or just exploring your options\, the Vancouver Private School Expo is a must for every parent. The largest event of its kind provides you with the opportunity to speak with schools\, students and parents from the Vancouver and the outlying areas. Whether you live in North or West Vancouver\, Richmond\, Burnaby\, Coquitlam\, Surrey or Maple Ridge\, there are schools and experts you can speak with on a one-to-one basis\, all in one day\, at one location. Register online to tell us you are coming!256 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4787541/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4787541/ DTSTAMP:20091027T110122 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T110122 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1061189/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/15037/":Westin Bayshore @ 1601 Bayshore Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:IveyBC Entrepreneurship Forum DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4559817/ ] Looking for funding for your business venture? Looking for exciting investment opportunities in emerging businesses? On Monday\, November 16\, the BC chapter of the Ivey Alumni Association and the Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship (Ivey) present the Ivey Entrepreneurship Forum at RBC. The day will include presentations by companies seeking funding as well as a discussion panel and presentations from experienced investors. The day concludes with a reception and provides outstanding networking opportunities with investors and companies alike. Companies will be given an opportunity to present their proposition\, financing requirements and one key business opportunity/ challenge facing them\, in a collegial setting. Our expert panel\, the audience and other investing companies will discuss each company following Ivey Business School’s case approach to entrepreneurship and cross-enterprise leadership to provide valuable feedback to management of these emerging companies. Call for Applications Looking for investors for your business venture? We encourage applications from companies that meet the following criteria: Privately held corporation with connection to BC preferred. Company must be in market for Angel or Venture stage round of financing in range of CAD$250\,000 to CAD$5 million. Connection to Ivey Business School is preferred (e.g. management team\, board of directors\, shareholders\, etc.) but not essential. Growth stage company. Sectors indigenous to BC preferred\, including software\, telecom/wireless\, digital media\, software gaming\, cleantech\, biotech\, mining\,resource sector\, etc.  Revenue stage companies preferred.  Strong management team. Apply today to present your business at the Ivey BC Entrepreneurship Forum on November 16. The application form may be found at www.iveynetwork.ca/bc\, and completed applications should be submitted to mlongo.mba2001@ivey.ca by Tuesday\, October 13\, 2009. There is no fee for presenting companies. Registering as an Attendee Interested in attending as an investor\, entrepreneur or interested party\, but not ready to present? Visit www.iveynetwork.ca/bc for more information and to register online. Event Details Date and Time: Monday\, November 16\, 2009\, 1 to 6 pm Royal Bank Reception Suite 36th Floor\, 1055 W Georgia Street\, Vancouver BC Both alumni and non-alumni are invited to register: $45 plus GST for IveyBC Supporting Members $50 plus GST for Ivey alumni $60 plus GST for non-alumni Final speaker line-up and agenda to be finalized at a later date. Please stay tuned to the chapter’s website at www.iveynetwork.ca/bc. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4559817/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4559817/ DTSTAMP:20091005T092115 LAST-MODIFIED:20091005T092115 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/752907/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/645441/":Royal Bank Reception Suite @ 36th Floor\, 1055 W. Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Paxton Bachman DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4427222/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4427222/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4427222/ DTSTAMP:20090918T114407 LAST-MODIFIED:20090918T114407 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/195652/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/593149/":The Duke Of Dublin @ 33720 South Fraser Way\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia V2S 2C2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Dhamma Brothers - Meditation in Prison DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563938/ ] A documentary based on transforming prisoners with meditation\, where eastern philosophy and meditation are not widely practiced. Guest Speakers for Panel Discussion Gabor Mate – Addictions Counsellor and author of “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” Allison Ganger Brown – Recreation Therapist at the Fraser Valley Institution for Women Anila Ann – Tibetan Buddhist Nun and Prison Chaplain for 8 Fraser Valley Federal Prisons Bridget MacKenzie – Prison Chaplain\, for 8 Fraser Valley Federal Prisons - Newberry Hall ROOM A130 - Doors open at 6:30 - all money raised will go towards prison support groups - URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563938/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563938/ DTSTAMP:20091008T201447 LAST-MODIFIED:20091008T201447 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/164633/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/157208/":Langara College @ 100 West 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V5Y 2Z6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091117T170000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:BCTIA Impact - Startups that were Built to Last DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839920/ ] Even after identifying a unique business opportunity and commercializing a product\, a lot of dedication and talent is required for an organization to secure its future. Our guest speakers Janice Cheam\, President and Co-founder of Energy Aware Technology Inc.\, David Helliwell\, Co-founder of Pulse Energy\, and Jonathan Bixby\, President and CEO of Strangeloop Networks Inc. have demonstrated significant potential in their early stage companies for sustainable long-term growth. Come hear how they got to where they are today and how they plan to lay a path of success well into the future. Impact is a monthly speaker series featuring the winners and finalists from the 2009 Technology Impact Award (TIAs). This month features the winner and finalist of the "Most Promising Start-up" award category. This award acknowledges an early-stage (less than 3 years old) technology company with commercially available products that demonstrates significant potential\, creativity and a promising future.256 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839920/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839920/ DTSTAMP:20091102T151039 LAST-MODIFIED:20091102T151039 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1016850/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/41466/":Segal Graduate School of Business @ 500 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091117T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:MMA's Free New Member Meet & Greet DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791293/ ] "Where Singles & Adventure Meet" http://www.meetmarketadventures.com To reserve your spot please contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542\, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or sign up through our website! Are you a new member? Are you nervous to take the first step? Are you wondering what MMA is all about? If you answered yes to these questions\, then join us for our Free New Member Meet And Greet. Meet our friendly staff and learn about our variety of adventures (outdoor\, sports\, cultural\, educational\, etc.) as well as international trips for Singles. You will also have a chance to sign up for some events right on the spot and maybe even win some free adventures. Details are subject to change without notice URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791293/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791293/ DTSTAMP:20091027T130236 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T130236 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/236755/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/48128/":Ceilis Irish Pub @ 670 Smithe Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6B 1E3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T150000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Aerotek Job Fair hosted by YWCA Career Zone DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878215/ ] Aerotek is holding a job fair at the YWCA Career Zone on Wednesday November 18th from 3-5pm. Come down and speak with a representative about upcoming seasonal or long term career opportunities as well as what's available right now! You can also recieve one on one resume and interview coaching. Some of the positions available immediately include machine operator\, data entry\, customer service\, general labour\, mechanical drafting\, electrical engineer and more! Hope to see you there! Please call Vanessa if you have questions: 604-232-2503. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878215/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878215/ DTSTAMP:20091109T085337 LAST-MODIFIED:20091109T085337 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1063403/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/643847/":YWCA Career Zone @ 1260 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6Z 1M4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T160000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:BCIT Part-time Studies Information Session DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4765928/ ] Come out and explore all that BCIT Part-time Studies has to offer. This free event is open to everyone and provides a unique opportunity for those interested in attending BCIT on a part-time basis to find out more about our part-time courses and programs all in one place\, at one time. Visit www.bcit.ca/infosessions to pre-register. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4765928/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4765928/ DTSTAMP:20091019T203239 LAST-MODIFIED:20091019T203239 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1058960/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/20515/":BCIT Downtown Campus @ 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Calming the Mind in a Hectic World DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4881293/ ] Free public talk on Keeping a peaceful mind in a hectic world. All of our stress and worries come from being too caught up in the worldly concerns such as pleasures\, resources\, reputation\, praise. Vernon's Buddhist monk K.Jamyang\, will show how to let go of these concerns that result in experiencing a feeling of inner peace. Where: People Place-3402-27th. Avenue www.Shantideva.ca URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4881293/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4881293/ DTSTAMP:20091111T172325 LAST-MODIFIED:20091111T172325 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/741074/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566251/":People Place @ 3402-27th. Avenue\, Vernon\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T184500 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Singles Rack Em Up! Pool Night DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791407/ ] "Where Singles & Adventure Meet" http://www.meetmarketadventures.com To reserve your spot please contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542\, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or sign up through our website! Join Meet Market Adventures for a fun interactive night of 'cues & eight balls'. This is a night for pool players alike to pick up a few pointers\, and maybe even win a prize or two. Don't be shy! Experienced pool players will spend a brief time with us to share their knowledge and know-how on the basics: holding the cue\, stance & technique for shooting\, rules of the game\, etc. Then we'll get right to playing & enjoying some fun competitions for prizes. We will also serve up some munchies as we continue to play and mingle with like-minded singles. Price includes: Brief pool game instruction\, cover charge\, tables & equipment time\, snacks\, taxes & gratuities. Details are subject to change without notice. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791407/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791407/ DTSTAMP:20091027T130632 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T130632 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/236755/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/654873/":Soho Billiards @ 1283 Hamilton Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Kelly Clarkson DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209595/ ] Pop megastar Kelly Clarkson announced today her much anticipated ALL I EVER WANTED Tour for the fall of 2009. Joining Clarkson are red-hot Australian sister duo The Veronicas and rising band Parachute. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209595/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209595/ DTSTAMP:20090805T161853 LAST-MODIFIED:20090805T161853 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/547156/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/23096/":Save on Foods Memorial Centre @ Blanchard Ave\, Victoria\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Scott Islands: A Birds-Eye Perspective DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879341/ ] CPAWS-BC is proud to present ‘The Scott Islands: A Birds-Eye Perspective’\, on Wed. November 18\, 2009. Windy and wild\, the Scott Islands is a unique place teeming with life. Located just northwest of Vancouver Island\, they support globally and nationally significant populations of seabirds\, including Cassin’s Auklets\, Rhinoceros Auklets\, and Tufted Puffins. These seabirds are threatened by commercial shipping\, pollution\, invasive species\, and fishing by-catch. Please join us for an evening visit to the Scott Islands with Dr. Art Martell\, the former Regional Director General for Environment Canada. An active birder around the world\, Art has worked with the Commission for Environmental Cooperation on conservation of birds in Canada\, Mexico and the United States\, and is active in Bird Studies Canada and the BC Breeding Bird Atlas. Art will be talking about why it is so important to B.C. and the world to safeguard our provincial and global treasure. Date: Wed. Nov. 18\, 2009 Time: 7 – 8:30 pm (7 pm - Refreshments\; 7:15 - Presentation\; 8 pm: Questions) Place: MEC Head Office\, 149 West 4th Ave Cost: Free! Everyone is welcome. For more information\, please see the attached announcement. Hope to see you all there! www.cpawsbc.org URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879341/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879341/ DTSTAMP:20091110T141823 LAST-MODIFIED:20091110T141823 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1064936/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/658563/":MEC Head Office @ 149 West 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091119T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mentor Mixer with Paul Kedrosky DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768013/ ] As a part of our International Mentorship Series\, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Paul Kedrosky to Vancouver for our next Mentor Mixer during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Dr. Kedrosky is an investor\, writer\, and entrepreneur. He is a sought-after speaker\; an analyst for CNBC television\; a columnist for TheStreet/RealMoney\; and the editor of Infectious Greed\, one of the best known business blogs. Currently\, Dr. Kedrosky is a Senior Fellow at the Kauffman Foundation\, where he is focused on entrepreneurship\, innovation\, and the future of risk capital. Dr. Kedrosky will be flying in from La Jolla\, CA to share his views on entrepreneurship and investing in early stage companies. The evening with be heavily Q&A oriented with plenty of time for networking\, so please bring your questions and your business cards. This mentor mixer will take place at the familiar Uber Lounge in Steamworks\, below Bootup Labs HQ. We’ll open the doors at 6pm and Dr. Kedrosky will start his talk around 6:30pm. Ticket price includes first drink and light snacks. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768013/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768013/ DTSTAMP:20091021T212402 LAST-MODIFIED:20091021T212402 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/752907/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/1539/":Steamworks Brewing Co. @ 375 Water Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6B5C END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T180000 DTEND:20091120170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091122T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:2009 Christmas in Cloverdale Unique Gift & Craft Marketplace DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1429380/ ] www.christmasincloverdale.com You are invited to the holiday shopping event of the year! Find the perfect gift for those hard-to-buy-for people. With over 70 vendor tables there will be something for everyone. Children and adults will be entertained by a visit from Santa (with photo opportunity)\, magic and balloon animals by Joseph the Magician\, face painting\, and the “Christmas craft corner” where you can make a craft of your own. This is the season of joy and laughter as well as a time of giving. Net proceeds will help support the Surrey Food Bank. Help feed the Christmas spirit! We are now accepting vendor applications. Visit our website for an online or downloadable application form. Contact: Heather Harasymow 604 374-4031 email: cicmarketplace@live.ca web: www.christmasincloverdale.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1429380/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1429380/ DTSTAMP:20081210T100320 LAST-MODIFIED:20081210T100320 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/408038/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/396001/":Shannon Hall ( Cloverdale Fairgrounds) @ 6050A – 176 Street\, Surrey\, British Columbia v3s 7v1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T153000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Aerotek Hiring Fair -- Friday November 20: 3:30PM-5:30PM DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878220/ ] Aerotek Staffing & Recruiting is holding a job fair on November 20th at Cameron Rec Center. Please join us and speak with our representatives about upcoming and current job opportunities. There will be seasonal work coming up as well! Some of our current openings include machine operators\, data entry\, customer service\, project management\, electrical engineering and MORE! Hope to see you soon! Call Vanessa with any questions: 604-232-2503 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878220/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878220/ DTSTAMP:20091109T085655 LAST-MODIFIED:20091109T085655 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1063403/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/36368/":Cameron Rec Centre @ 9523 Cameron Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Bridge of Song: Revalia & Chor Leoni DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4444039/ ] Chor Leoni is proud to present the esteemed Estonian choir\, the Revalia Male Chamber Choir\, in concert on Saturday\, November 21 (7:30 pm) at Shaughnessy Heights United Church. Revalia was formed in the autumn of 1998 by Hirvo Surva\, a long-term conductor of the Revalia Boys' Choir. The majority of the members of the Revalia Male Chamber Choir are former members of different boys' choirs from all over Estonia. The choir has 30 members with the average age of 25 years. In the relatively short time they have been together\, Revalia has become a perennial winner at festivals and competitions\, so much so that in 2003 they were named the Estonian Male Choir of the Year. Vancouver’s Chor Leoni will open the concert with a short set before handing the programme over to our guests. The evening will close with the choirs raising their voices in a true bridge of song. information: 604.263.7061 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4444039/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4444039/ DTSTAMP:20090921T195554 LAST-MODIFIED:20090921T195554 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/129207/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/96912/":Shaughnessy Heights United Church @ 1550 W. 33rd Ave\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6M 1A7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Foam Roller Essentials – Core Stability DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879465/ ] FOAM ROLLER ESSENTIALS – CORE STABILITY Fitness Professionals visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com to receive your $299 fitness education gift! DESCRIPTION: Learn the essentials of how the foam roller can be used as part of any client’s total body workout. Discover new and exciting ways to challenge and improve core stability. You will leave this two hour course with new ideas for immediate application with clients of all ages and fitness levels. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: - Exercises to improve your client’s core stability will be demonstrated and practiced The correct technique for incorporating foam roller exercises into client and class programs\, including proper execution\, breathing and recommended repetitions. - Awareness of cueing and spotting techniques to ensure exercises are performed correctly. - Guidelines for identifying which exercises can best benefit a specific client's needs. - An understanding of how to incorporate the exercises into a class or individual client program\, and safely progress client. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: 2.0 BCRPA / 2.0 BCAK / 2.0 CMTBC / CSEP 2.0 PDC LOCATION: Douglas College - New Westminster\, BC (Royal Ave & 8th St) ROOM: 1630 DATES: Saturday\, November 21\, 2009 - 8:45 am to 11:00 am (2 hour course) COURSE FEE: - Fitness & Rehabilitation Professional - $45 plus GST / After November 16 - $65 plus GST - Full Saturday $97 plus GST / After November 16 - $195 plus GST Course fee includes comprehensive and detailed course manual. INSTRUCTOR: Rick Kaselj – MS.\, B.Sc.\, PK\, CPT\, CEP\, CES Rick Kaselj specializes in exercise rehabilitation\, post-rehab\, active rehabilitation\, exercise therapy and corrective exercise. He works in one-on-one and group rehabilitation settings\, training people who have been injured at work\, in car accidents and during sport activities. His clients and group exercise participants include a wide variety of individuals from healthy and special populations. Rick has given over 233 presentations to 4531 fitness professionals and consumers across Canada while continuing to work in rehabilitation centers\, physiotherapy clinics\, fitness clubs and personal training studios. Rick recently completed his Masters of Science degree focusing on corrective exercise and therapeutic exercise for the rotator cuff. To reach Rick or learn about his exercise rehabilitation courses please visit http://www.HealingThroughMovement.com TO REGISTER OR MORE INFORMATION: (1) Visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com (2) E-mail courses@HealingThroughMovement.com (3) Call Rick Kaselj at (604) 532-5248 ext 1 (4) Fax (604) 677-5425 For a complete listing of all the courses offered and hosted by Rick Kaselj and Healing Through Movement please visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com Interested in receiving over $299 worth of exercise education information? Visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879465/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879465/ DTSTAMP:20091110T155257 LAST-MODIFIED:20091110T155257 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/754415/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/572093/":Douglas College - New Westminster Campus @ 700 Royal Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:FOAM ROLLER ESSENTIALS – POSTURE & STRENGTH DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879175/ ] FOAM ROLLER ESSENTIALS – POSTURE & STRENGTH Fitness Professionals visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com to receive your $299 fitness education gift! DESCRIPTION: Learn the essentials of how the foam roller can be used as part of any client’s total body workout. Discover new and exciting ways to challenge and improve posture and strength. After completing this two hour course you will be prepared to apply new ideas for immediate application of the foam roller with clients of all ages and fitness levels. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: - An extensive list of exercises\, reinforced with demonstrations and practice\, that will improve your client’s posture and strength. - Knowledge of the correct technique for incorporating foam roller exercises into client and class programs\, including proper execution\, breathing and recommended repetitions. - Awareness of cueing and spotting techniques to effectively explain how to perform the exercises. - Guidelines for identifying which exercises can best benefit a specific client's needs. - An understanding of how to incorporate the exercises into a class or individual client program\, and safely progress client. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: 2.0 BCRPA / 2.0 BCAK / 2.0 CMTBC / CSEP 2.0 PDC LOCATION: Douglas College - New Westminster\, BC (Royal Ave & 8th St) ROOM: 1630 DATES: Saturday\, November 21\, 2009 - 1:15 pm to 3:30 pm (2 hour course) COURSE FEE: - Health & Fitness Professional - $45 plus GST / After November 16 - $65 plus GST - Full Saturday $97 plus GST / After November 16 - $195 plus GST Course fee includes comprehensive and detailed course manual. INSTRUCTOR: Rick Kaselj – MS.\, B.Sc.\, PK\, CPT\, CEP\, CES Rick Kaselj specializes in exercise rehabilitation\, post-rehab\, active rehabilitation\, exercise therapy and corrective exercise. He works in one-on-one and group rehabilitation settings\, training people who have been injured at work\, in car accidents and during sport activities. His clients and group exercise participants include a wide variety of individuals from healthy and special populations. Rick has given over 233 presentations to 4531 fitness professionals and consumers across Canada while continuing to work in rehabilitation centers\, physiotherapy clinics\, fitness clubs and personal training studios. Rick recently completed his Masters of Science degree focusing on corrective exercise and therapeutic exercise for the rotator cuff. To reach Rick or learn about his exercise rehabilitation courses please visit http://www.HealingThroughMovement.com TO REGISTER OR MORE INFORMATION: (1) Visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com (2) E-mail courses@HealingThroughMovement.com (3) Call Rick Kaselj at (604) 532-5248 ext 1 (4) Fax (604) 677-5425 For a complete listing of all the courses offered and hosted by Rick Kaselj and Healing Through Movement please visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com Interested in receiving over $299 worth of exercise education information? Visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879175/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879175/ DTSTAMP:20091110T113815 LAST-MODIFIED:20091110T113815 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/754415/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/572093/":Douglas College - New Westminster Campus @ 700 Royal Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T110000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:FOAM ROLLER ESSENTIALS – RANGE OF MOTION\, STRETCHING\, ACTIVE RELEASE & BALANCE DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879457/ ] FOAM ROLLER ESSENTIALS – RANGE OF MOTION\, STRETCHING\, ACTIVE RELEASE & BALANCE Fitness Professionals visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com to receive your $299 fitness education gift! DESCRIPTION: Learn the essentials to using the foam roller as part of any client’s total body workout. Discover new and exciting ways to challenge and improve range of motion\, flexibility\, active release and balance. After completing this active\, hands-on two hour course you will be prepared to apply new ideas for immediate application with clients of all ages and fitness levels. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE: - An extensive list of exercises\, reinforced with demonstrations and practice\, that will improve your client’s range of motion\, stretching\, active release and balance. - Knowledge of the correct technique for incorporating foam roller exercises into client and class programs\, including proper execution\, breathing and recommended repetitions. - Awareness of cueing and spotting techniques to effectively explain how to perform the exercises. - Guidelines for identifying which exercises can best benefit a specific client's needs. - An understanding of how to incorporate the exercises into a class or individual client program\, and safely progress client. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: 2.0 BCRPA / 2.0 BCAK / 2.0 CMTBC / CSEP 2.0 PDC LOCATION: Douglas College - New Westminster\, BC (Royal Ave & 8th St) ROOM: 1630 DATES: Saturday\, November 21\, 2009 -11:15 am to 1:15 am (2 hour course) COURSE FEE: - Health & Fitness Professional - $45 plus GST / After November 16 - $65 plus GST - Full Saturday $97 plus GST / After November 16 - $195 plus GST Course fee includes comprehensive and detailed course manual. INSTRUCTOR: Rick Kaselj – MS.\, B.Sc.\, PK\, CPT\, CEP\, CES Rick Kaselj specializes in exercise rehabilitation\, post-rehab\, active rehabilitation\, exercise therapy and corrective exercise. He works in one-on-one and group rehabilitation settings\, training people who have been injured at work\, in car accidents and during sport activities. His clients and group exercise participants include a wide variety of individuals from healthy and special populations. Rick has given over 233 presentations to 4531 fitness professionals and consumers across Canada while continuing to work in rehabilitation centers\, physiotherapy clinics\, fitness clubs and personal training studios. Rick recently completed his Masters of Science degree focusing on corrective exercise and therapeutic exercise for the rotator cuff. To reach Rick or learn about his exercise rehabilitation courses please visit http://www.HealingThroughMovement.com TO REGISTER OR MORE INFORMATION: (1) Visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com (2) E-mail courses@HealingThroughMovement.com (3) Call Rick Kaselj at (604) 532-5248 ext 1 (4) Fax (604) 677-5425 For a complete listing of all the courses offered and hosted by Rick Kaselj and Healing Through Movement please visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com Interested in receiving over $299 worth of exercise education information? Visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879457/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4879457/ DTSTAMP:20091110T154931 LAST-MODIFIED:20091110T154931 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/754415/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/572093/":Douglas College - New Westminster Campus @ 700 Royal Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091122 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The 3rd Annual Vancouver TechFest DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4547771/ ] What is a TechFest? There are a few mandates which the TechFest must follow... 1. By and For the Community TechFest's are about the community at large. They are meant to be a place for developers AND IT Professionals to come and learn from their peers. Topics are always based on community interest and never determined by anyone other than the community. 2. Always Free TechFest's are always free for attendees. 3. Community Developed Material The success of the TechFest's is that they are based on community content. All content that is delivered is original. All presentation content must be provided (including any code and your slide decks). If you have content you don’t want to share or provide to attendees then the TechFest is not the place for you. 4. No Fluff TechFest's are about getting to the nitty gritty. Refer to rule #1 if you have any questions on this. 5. Community Ownership The most important element of the TechFest is always the community. All are welcome to attend and speak and do so without expectation of payment or any other compensation other than their participation in the community. 6. Never occur during work hours We need to understand that many times people can’t leave work for a day or two to attend training or even seminars. The beauty of the TechFest is that they always occur on weekends. Why not a Code Camp? What's the difference? Well\, a Code Camp is strictly focused on the Developer where our TechFest is all about Technology\, any technology. We feel that IT Professionals\, as well as Developers\, should be given the chance to present their wares! Also\, do not come to this event and expect all the presentations to focus just on Microsoft technologies. We strive to balance the content. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4547771/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4547771/ DTSTAMP:20090925T134010 LAST-MODIFIED:20090925T134010 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/752907/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/9411/":BCIT Campus @ 3700 Willingdon Avenue\, Burnaby\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T100000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Vancouver Winter Farmers Market #2 Season 4 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4871882/ ] Come join us at the corner of Victoria & Adanac for our 2nd Winter Farmers Market of the season! We'll have 50 local BC vendors selling fresh produce\, delicious treats\, and amazing body products. Come for some delicious baked goods and fresh coffee or espresso\, leave with bags of inspiration to enjoy with friends and family the rest of the week! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4871882/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4871882/ DTSTAMP:20091107T174743 LAST-MODIFIED:20091107T174743 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/87975/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/1512/":WISE Hall @ 1882 Adanac\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:ZZ Top Live Concert DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878383/ ] Billy Gibbons\, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard (oddly enough\, the one without a long beard) are the band’s original members. Catch them live at in Kamloops\, Ontario on 2009-11-09. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878383/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878383/ DTSTAMP:20091109T125524 LAST-MODIFIED:20091109T125524 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1064612/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111435/":Interior Savings Centre @ 300 Lorne Street\, Kamloops\, Ontario V2C 1W1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T100000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Jingle Bell Run & Walk for Arthritis 2009 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4219527/ ] Join the fun and help the 600\,000 people of all ages in BC and the Yukon that suffer from arthritis….we need you to come out and JINGLE FOR A CURE! At New Westminster’s Moody Park on Sunday November 22nd\, 2009 at 10am. For more information and to register\, visit: www.bcarthritis.ca and look under “What’s New?” Join our FACEBOOK group at http://tinyurl.com/arthritisbc and RSVP to the event! You can also JOIN THE CAUSE at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/325732 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4219527/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4219527/ DTSTAMP:20090807T133002 LAST-MODIFIED:20090807T133002 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/644386/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/613578/":Moody Park @ 620 Eighth Street\, New Westminster\, British Columbia V3M3S2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Kelly Clarkson DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209597/ ] Pop megastar Kelly Clarkson announced today her much anticipated ALL I EVER WANTED Tour for the fall of 2009. Joining Clarkson are red-hot Australian sister duo The Veronicas and rising band Parachute. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209597/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209597/ DTSTAMP:20090805T162015 LAST-MODIFIED:20090805T162015 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/547156/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/485144/":Prospera Place @ 1223 Water St\, Kelowna\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:MMA Singles Games Night DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791784/ ] "Where Singles & Adventure Meet" http://www.meetmarketadventures.com To reserve your spot please contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542\, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or sign up through our website! Join Meet Market Adventures and other culture hungry singles for a walk-about tour of the galleries and studios of local the Strathcona artists. We will meet at the coffee shop to introduce ourselves and then we will be off on foot to discover the neat spaces and arts of this area. The Eastside Culture Crawl is an event that involves artists who live in Vancouver's Eastside\, participants include painters\, jewelers\, sculptors\, furniture makers\, musicians\, weavers\, potters\, writers\, printmakers\, photographers\, glassblowers\; from emerging artists to those of international fame This is a unique opportunity to see artists in their natural studio environments\; see how their art is born from an idea and is molded and sculpted into the final product\, we will learn about their specific works of art\, materials and tools\, approaches and techniques and have a chance to ask questions and observe the process of making. This day is about wandering about the neighbourhood to discover the artists and culture of this area. Looking for inspiration? Then this is the day for you! Details are subject to change without notice. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791784/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791784/ DTSTAMP:20091027T131906 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T131906 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/236755/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/654874/":Our Town Cafe @ 245 E. Broadway\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091126 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Carbon Finance Workshop DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4564312/ ] Carbon Finance Workshop: Executive Development Program explores topics such as market structure\, carbon trading\, tax versus trade\, carbon market mechanisms\, voluntary markets\, emission reduction\, project finance\, climate policy\, risk management\, carbon accounting principles\, measurement\, reporting and verification. Case Studies will also be explored. Attendees will develop an understanding of the mechanisms of the carbon markets\, the interaction of clean tech finance and the carbon markets\, the risks associated with the emergence of carbon markets and the latest status of national and international initiatives. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4564312/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4564312/ DTSTAMP:20091009T084402 LAST-MODIFIED:20091009T084402 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1054639/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/648739/":Westin Grand Vancouver @ 433 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6B 6L9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091123T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:MSEmploy Canada Vancouver IT Career Fair DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810019/ ] Are you ready for a better IT career opportunity or to expand your skills? MSEmploy Canada - Canada's Microsoft-focused Job and Training Portal - is presenting a series of Career Fairs throughout Canada in November and December. Meet with recruiters from companies seeking to fill Microsoft IT-related positions. Make sure you bring at least 10 copies of your resume! http://www.msemploy.ca/EventDetail.aspx?eventID=45 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810019/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810019/ DTSTAMP:20091029T085246 LAST-MODIFIED:20091029T085246 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1061778/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/15037/":Westin Bayshore @ 1601 Bayshore Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091125 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Vancouver iPhone Forum DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4409987/ ] The Vancouver iPhone Forum will bring local business leaders\, educators\, designers\, and developers together to share knowledge\, personal experience\, and best practice for doing business on Apple's Touch Platform. The aim is to grow awareness of the opportunities this revolutionary platform offers and to foster mobile innovation in the Canadian market. There will be two parallel paths of concurrent sessions: Technical sessions target developers and designers that seek a deeper understanding of how to design and develop optimized websites and native apps for Apple's Touch Platform. Business sessions target those that seek to leverage the business potential of Apple's Touch platform. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4409987/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4409987/ DTSTAMP:20090904T111641 LAST-MODIFIED:20090904T111641 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/752907/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/20515/":BCIT Downtown Campus @ 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091124T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:VEF Presents an Evening with Mike McDerment DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843126/ ] Mike McDerment is the co-founder and CEO of FreshBooks\, planet earth’s leading online invoicing app for service oriented professionals\, freelancers and teams. Back in 2003\, Mike built FreshBooks for his design firm and scratched his own itch. Since launching in May 2004 FreshBooks has touched over 900\,000 lives and Mike and his team dedicate themselves to being a great service for people who love their work\, and want to focus on it – instead of focusing on their paperwork. The Vancouver Enterprise Forum (VEF) is the premier networking forum for technology entrepreneurs. The VEF holds eight events each year - usually on the fourth Tuesday of the month. These events provide attendees with an opportunity to network and learn. The evening involves a feature presenter covers a topic especially relevant to technology entrepreneurs such as financing and CEO war stories. Networking sessions are included before and after the presentation for speakers and attendees to connect with each other. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843126/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843126/ DTSTAMP:20091104T234134 LAST-MODIFIED:20091104T234134 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/752907/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/53928/":Vancity Theatre @ 1181 Seymour St (at Davie)\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091126 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Sales training: CPSA's Effective Negotiating Strategies (in-class seminar) DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736069/ ] Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) sales training * Over 12\,000 trained * 95% increased their sales * 98% recommend it * 0% risk investment CPSA'S EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATING STRATEGIES (in-class sales training) Master the negotiation process to reach an optimum outcome 92% find it difficult to negotiate\; 10% will not negotiate at all. Do you want to master the negotiation process? CPSA’s Effective Negotiating Strategies provides you with the keys to successful negotiations. Learn new ways to manoeuvre within a negotiating environment\, from pre-planning to the commitment stage. Through role play\, you will increase your confidence in negotiation. You are encouraged to bring an example of a recent or future negotiating situation with a challenging customer. Register to gain confidence to work through difficult negotiations. Who should attend • Professionals involved in sales negotiation (buyers and sellers) • Past participants of Professional Selling\, Strategic Account Management\, Professional Sales Management\, Communicating to Influence Buying Decisions or Sales Coaching for Success Sales training benefits • Confidently conduct a negotiation interaction utilizing the 8-step process • Uncover your clients’ real interests - other than price - to reach positive outcomes • Apply concessions effectively in a negotiation interaction • Learn when and how to close the negotiation with a signed agreement Sales training content 1. Your Current Negotiation Issues and Challenges 2. Principles of Effective Negotiation compatible with consultative selling 3. Influential Negotiating Strategy: 8-step process 4. Negotiation Interaction: tips and role-play Invest in your most valuable asset. Focus on your sales team. Partner with CPSA to sell more and sell smarter. If you're not completely satisfied\, we'll refund your money. Guaranteed. We offer sales training in the following formats In-class | Online | Tele-coach | In-house Register today with your trusted Sales Training Centre! www.SalesTrainingCentre.ca SalesSuccess@cpsa.com 1.888.267.2772 (CPSA) URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736069/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2736069/ DTSTAMP:20090521T080929 LAST-MODIFIED:20090521T080929 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/717905/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/48493/":Holiday Inn - International Vancouver Airport @ 10720 Cambie Road\, Richmond\,\, British Columbia V6X 1K8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091125T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:How to Build a Web App Business with Mike McDerment of FreshBooks DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767596/ ] This is the 3rd in the series of workshops that Mike McDerment\, CEO of Freshbooks\, has given\, and the first outside of Toronto. The Bootup Entrepreneurial Society has teamed up with Mike to bring this event to the west coast. Mike will address many of the questions you have as entrepreneurs through topics such as: Building - your web app\, your company\, your team Marketing - with and without dollars Product management - so you know what's right to build Metrics - to track your progress Financing - the who\, what\, when\, where\, why and how 5Ws of fund raising So\, join us on Wednesday\, November 25\, 2009 and learn from Mike's experience building and running the Freshbook's service. Seating is limited to 40 people and the cost is $100. Coffee & Lunch will be provided. There is a guaranteed spot for any out of towners (well\, outside BC) who want to attend. Mike McDerment\, CEO\, FreshBooks Mike is the co-founder and CEO of FreshBooks\, planet earth’s leading online invoicing app for service oriented professionals\, freelancers and teams. Back in 2003\, Mike built FreshBooks for his design firm and scratched his own itch. Since launching in May 2004\, FreshBooks has touched over 600\,000 lives and Mike and his team dedicate themselves to being a great service for people who love their work and want to focus on it – instead of focusing on their paperwork. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767596/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767596/ DTSTAMP:20091021T111447 LAST-MODIFIED:20091021T111447 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/752907/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/652757/":Earl's Yaletown @ 1095 Mainland St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091126T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:"Something Seasonal" with Susan Ware DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4571520/ ] SPEAKER: Susan Ware\, Manager\, Home Decor Department\, Burnaby GardenWorks. TOPIC: "Something Seasonal" DESCRIPTION: Learn how to prepare something seasonal in flowers\, plants\, or a wreath in an interactive craft session\, following dinner. Materials are provided in evening cost. Susan will guide us with demonstrations and/or instructions. You will have something seasonal to decorate your home for the upcoming Christmas holidays or to give as a gift. Join us for an enjoyable\, relaxing evening. It will be fun! * Bring an unwrapped TOY to be donated to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. * Also\, bring something wrapped (preferrably) to contribute as a DOOR PRIZE. LOCATION: Meeting Room\, ABC Country Restaurant\, 6500 Hastings Street (at Kensington)\, Burnaby\, BC TIME: 6-6:30 pm gather\, register\, social\, network 6:30-7:30 pm dinner\, meeting 7:30-8:30 pm speaker and demonstration (interactive) COST: $35.00 member or $38.00 non-members\, includes dinner and $14/person for supplies. Pay at the door. RESERVE RSVP: Sharon Ladret 604-434-7221 or sharon@donndean.com Space is limited to members first\, so reserve early. Priority is given to members. All events are for women. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4571520/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4571520/ DTSTAMP:20091010T130453 LAST-MODIFIED:20091010T130453 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/85372/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/93820/":Burnaby Business Women - One to One @ Meeting Room\, ABC Country Restaurant\, 6500 Hastings Street (at Kensington)\, Burnaby\, V5B 1S2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091127T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Allison Crowe's Tidings Concert on Pender Islands DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011105/ ] Expect plenty of holiday cheer\, laced with overtones of Leonard Cohen\, Joni Mitchell\, The Beatles\, jazz and more\, when fun and exciting musician Allison Crowe unwraps her “Tidings” tour at the Pender Islands Community Hall.   "Music for the season and all time." Tidings stirs together traditional Christmas carols and holiday favourites with an organic blend of rock\, jazz\, folk\, gospel and soul. "The Yuletide find of the year\," says The Record. "Be prepared to be amazed\," chimes ChristmasReviews.com "Allison Crowe has a voice to fall in love with\," says UK music industry journal Record of the Day. “She is from Vancouver Island in Canada\, descended from Scottish\, Irish and Manx stock. She's exactly the sort of artist who can make serious headway on her own label and that's just what she's doing." When this phenomenon 'from the islands' (Vancouver Island and Newfoundland) reached the mainland she steered a path clear of what Joni Mitchell knowingly calls the record business' "style inventions". With Ani DiFranco as a model of integrity\, and Creative Commons licensing changing the "game" for resourceful musicians\, Crowe created her own label. Since 2003\, Rubenesque Records Ltd has released six critically and commercially successful albums: Lisa’s Song + 6 Songs\; Secrets\; Tidings\; Live at Wood Hall\; This Little Bird\; and Little Light. Crowe's next album is Spiral. "The first thing you notice about Allison Crowe is her voice. Rich and dark\, it seems to come from a place most singers can only dream of accessing. Then there are the songs. Filled with raw passion and accompanied by Crowe's eloquent piano playing\," writes Clodagh O'Connell (The Courier). Hers is a joyous sound: "Elton John meets Edith Piaf." A sensation at the UK's John Lennon Northern Lights Festival\, where she performed on a bill with the Queen's Master of Music\, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies\, and the UK's Poet Laureate\, Carol Ann Duffy\, "Canadian angel Alison Crowe gave one of the weekend's most magical moments\," says The Scotsman. Festival Director Mike Merritt describes Crowe as "awesome" and "spine-tingling"\, noting her performance "put hairs on the back of your neck! She brought the house down." A true grassroots success\, Crowe is praised not only as a singularly talented songwriter - on themes personal as well as worldly - and as an exciting\, visceral\, performer\, but\, also\, as a supreme interpreter of song. Her vital takes on such 21st century standards as Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and Joni Mitchell's "River" are applauded as "truly transcendent" and her singular covers have achieved broad\, even mainstream\, popularity\, featured by BBC Radio\, MOJO magazine and by acclaimed Hollywood director Zack Snyder (300\, The Watchmen). Longtime NPR broadcaster Ross Hocker calls Allison Crowe's show\, "The most honest\, heartfelt\, and directly intimate concert in my entire life." Date/Time: Friday\, November 27\, 2009 Doors: 7:30 p.m. Music: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Pender Islands Community Hall (4418 Bedwell Harbour Road) Tickets: $20 General/$15 Students & Seniors - Advance (all charges incl.) (Door: $22/$17) Tickets @ Talisman Books & Gallery\, & Southridge Farms Country Store\; online @ http://www.allisoncrowe.com/shoptickets.html Info: http://www.allisoncrowe.com + http://www.penderislands.org Contact: 250-537-1286 or email management@allisoncrowe.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011105/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011105/ DTSTAMP:20090626T230352 LAST-MODIFIED:20090626T230352 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/53759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/93682/":Pender Island Community Hall @ 4418 Bedwell Harbour Road\, Pender Island\, Ontario V0N 2M1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091127T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Great Ladies of Jazz DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4656938/ ] Ocean Entertainment Worldwide is Proud to Present A World Premiere Concert Event Great Ladies of Jazz Four extraordinary divas.......One incredible night! Starring: Maria Manna\, Miranda Sage\, Maureen Washington & Melinda Whitaker Featuring: The Great Ladies of Jazz Band Join us for this one night only premiere concert with four of British Columbia's finest female jazz diva's. This 2-hour high energy musical evening showcases some of the greatest ballads and standards ever produced over the last century. Featuring the Great Ladies of Jazz Band this concert is one not to be missed. Tickets: Royal & McPherson Box Office 250.386.6121 / 1.888.717.6121 or online www.rmts.bc.ca * Make it a night to remember.....buy 2 and make it a date! Produced & Staged By: Anthony Edgington (Executive Producer) URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4656938/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4656938/ DTSTAMP:20091015T161132 LAST-MODIFIED:20091015T161132 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/478631/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/317363/":Alix Goolden Performance Hall @ 907 Pandora Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091127T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Singles Night Of Live Jazz & Tapas DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791937/ ] "Where Singles & Adventure Meet" http://www.meetmarketadventures.com To reserve your spot please contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542\, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or sign up through our website! Join Meet Market Adventures and other single socialites as we relax & unwind after a long day's work in Kitsilano's premier Live jazz Venue\, Rossini's. If you enjoy live music and want to meet other singles\, this is the perfect event for you. The night will involve relaxing in a comfortable atmosphere\, getting to know other members\, tapa platters and enjoying a musical performance by local jazz and blues artists. What a perfect way to spend a Friday evening. Details are subject to change without notice. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791937/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4791937/ DTSTAMP:20091027T132400 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T132400 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/236755/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/654877/":Rossini's @ 1525 Yew Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091128T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Allison Crowe's Tidings Concert in Victoria\, Canada DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011106/ ] Anticipate joy\, thrills and plenty of holiday cheer\, laced with overtones of Leonard Cohen\, Joni Mitchell\, The Beatles\, jazz and more\, when Allison Crowe brings "Tidings" to Victoria. A concert fundraiser for Artemis Place\, (girls' educational and life-skills)\, and HepCBC - with special guest\, singer-songwriter Ellisa Hartman. "Music for the season and all time." Tidings stirs together traditional Christmas carols and holiday favourites with an organic blend of rock\, jazz\, folk\, gospel and soul. "The Yuletide find of the year\," says The Record. "Be prepared to be amazed\," chimes ChristmasReviews.com Longtime NPR broadcaster Ross Hocker calls Allison Crowe's show\, "The most honest\, heartfelt\, and directly intimate concert in my entire life." "Allison Crowe has a voice to fall in love with\," says UK music industry journal Record of the Day. “She is from Vancouver Island in Canada\, descended from Scottish\, Irish and Manx stock. She's exactly the sort of artist who can make serious headway on her own label and that's just what she's doing." When this phenomenon 'from the islands' (Vancouver Island and Newfoundland) reached the mainland she steered a path clear of what Joni Mitchell knowingly calls the record business' "style inventions". With Ani DiFranco as a model of integrity\, and Creative Commons licensing changing the "game" for resourceful musicians\, Crowe created her own label. Since 2003\, Rubenesque Records Ltd has released six critically and commercially successful albums: Lisa’s Song + 6 Songs\; Secrets\; Tidings\; Live at Wood Hall\; This Little Bird\; and Little Light. Crowe's next album is Spiral. "The first thing you notice about Allison Crowe is her voice. Rich and dark\, it seems to come from a place most singers can only dream of accessing. Then there are the songs. Filled with raw passion and accompanied by Crowe's eloquent piano playing\," writes Clodagh O'Connell (The Courier). Hers is a joyous sound: "Elton John meets Edith Piaf." A sensation at the UK's John Lennon Northern Lights Festival\, where she performed on a bill with the Queen's Master of Music\, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies\, and the UK's Poet Laureate\, Carol Ann Duffy\, "Canadian angel Alison Crowe gave one of the weekend's most magical moments\," says The Scotsman. Festival Director Mike Merritt describes Crowe as "awesome" and "spine-tingling"\, noting her performance "put hairs on the back of your neck! She brought the house down." A true grassroots success\, Crowe is praised not only as a singularly talented songwriter - on themes personal as well as worldly - and as an exciting\, visceral\, performer\, but\, also\, as a supreme interpreter of song. Her vital takes on such 21st century standards as Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and Joni Mitchell's "River" are applauded as "truly transcendent" and her singular covers have achieved broad\, even mainstream\, popularity\, featured by BBC Radio\, MOJO magazine and by acclaimed Hollywood director Zack Snyder (300\, The Watchmen). Ellisa Hartman opens this Tidings concert night with a set of guitar-based songs that soulfully blend blues\, jazz and acoustic sounds - fitting\, as she cites among her varied influences Eva Cassidy\, Tracy Chapman\, Etta James\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Bonnie Raitt\, Billie Holiday\, and Jann Arden."Ellisa Hartman is a highly promising young Victoria singer-songwriter. Her strengths include a gift for vocal phrasing and an ability to write melodic\, hook-laden songs with thoughtful introspective lyrics. Fans of Sarah McLachlan and Chantal Kreviazuk will easily succumb to her charm and artistry\," says Adrian Chamberlain (Victoria Times Colonist). Tidings brings excitement and musical fun and opportunity to support a pair of hard-working non-profit groups with a long-term commitment to Victoria: Artemis Place - dedicated for decades\, Artemis\, (under a variety of banners)\, has delivered an integrated counseling and educational program that provides an unique alternative to traditional school for at-risk girls. Artemis Place provides a sanctuary where girls are able to work on completing their high school while learning critical life skills in conflict resolution\, and in building self esteem and successful relationships. "For almost 40 years\, our society has successfully transformed the lives of the most at-risk girls in our community. We know that every single girl is filled with power\, and we are in the unique business of tapping into that potential\," says Lisa Ellis\, Artemis' Executive Director. As a graduate of the program\, Lisa especially knows the immense good that Artemis Place does in the lives of young women and the Victoria community. and HepCBC ~ a non-profit society dedicated to Hepatitis C education and prevention for more than a decade. HepCBC strives to support those who are directly and indirectly affected by Hepatitis C. While there is treatment for those affected with HCV\, there is no immunization available unlike its Hepatitis A and B counterparts. A person who contracts HCV often doesn't even know they have it until 20 years later when they start experiencing their first symptoms. This latent period of the illness often arises from the liver finally succumbing to the virus after having it for several years. HepCBC works to ensure that the public is aware of the existence and transmission methods of Hepatitis C and people know how and where to get tested - by a simple blood test that can be done at any medical lab with a doctor's referral.The organization is grateful to both individual donors as well as groups like the United Way for enabling it to exist and carry on with its mission. Date/Time: Saturday\, November 28\, 2009 Doors: 7:30 p.m. Music: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Alix Goolden Hall\, 907 Pandora Avenue (Victoria Conservatory of Music) Tickets: $20 General/$15 Students & Seniors - Advance (all charges incl.) (Door: $22/$17) Tickets: Lyle's Place (770 Yates)\, The Patch (719 Yates)\, Ivy's Bookshop (2188 Oak Bay Ave.)\, Munro's Books (1108 Government St.)\; & online @ http://www.allisoncrowe.com/shoptickets.html Info: http://www.artemisplace.org + http://www.hepcbc.ca + http://www.vcm.bc.ca + http://www.allisoncrowe.com + http://www.myspace.com/ellisahartman Contact: 250-537-1286 or email management@allisoncrowe.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011106/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011106/ DTSTAMP:20090626T230838 LAST-MODIFIED:20090626T230838 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/53759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/317363/":Alix Goolden Performance Hall @ 907 Pandora Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091128T140000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Elektra Women's Choir: Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4233306/ ] Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra is your invitation into the season as the choir celebrates the approaching holidays with music ranging from ancient carols to brand new commissions from Ed Henderson and Tim Corlis. The featured work is William Mathias’ lyrical setting of Salvator Mundi\, a Christmas carol sequence based on seven carols from the 15th – 17th centuries. Mathias was considered one of the greatest of Welsh composers\, whose technical sophistication never got in the way of his love of lyrical vocal lines and the sense of text\, occasion and emotional spirit of his music. Salvator Mundi calls for “piano 4 hands” and we are honoured to welcome the VSO’s Maestro\, Bramwell Tovey\, to share the piano bench with Elektra’s own Stephen Smith. Artistic Director\, Morna Edmundson\, has gathered some of Vancouver’s top musicians to join in the festivities and share their musical gifts. Elektra is pleased to welcome composer and guitarist\, Ed Henderson\, Jodi Proznick on acoustic bass\, and Zing! Children’s Choir directed by Lisa Reimer to Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra. Expect familiar carols to sing along with\, new favourites\, seasonal readings and treats for the kids\, and of course\, the brilliant singing of Elektra to help launch your holiday preparations! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4233306/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4233306/ DTSTAMP:20090817T123600 LAST-MODIFIED:20090817T123600 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/129207/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/32142/":New Westminster Christian Reformed Church @ 8255 13th Ave\, Burnaby BC\, British Columbia V3N 2G6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091128T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:EElektra Women's Choir: Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4233312/ ] Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra is your invitation into the season as the choir celebrates the approaching holidays with music ranging from ancient carols to brand new commissions from Ed Henderson and Tim Corlis. The featured work is William Mathias’ lyrical setting of Salvator Mundi\, a Christmas carol sequence based on seven carols from the 15th – 17th centuries. Mathias was considered one of the greatest of Welsh composers\, whose technical sophistication never got in the way of his love of lyrical vocal lines and the sense of text\, occasion and emotional spirit of his music. Salvator Mundi calls for “piano 4 hands” and we are honoured to welcome the VSO’s Maestro\, Bramwell Tovey\, to share the piano bench with Elektra’s own Stephen Smith. Artistic Director\, Morna Edmundson\, has gathered some of Vancouver’s top musicians to join in the festivities and share their musical gifts. Elektra is pleased to welcome composer and guitarist\, Ed Henderson\, Jodi Proznick on acoustic bass\, and Zing! Children’s Choir directed by Lisa Reimer to Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra. Expect familiar carols to sing along with\, new favourites\, seasonal readings and treats for the kids\, and of course\, the brilliant singing of Elektra to help launch your holiday preparations! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4233312/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4233312/ DTSTAMP:20090817T123757 LAST-MODIFIED:20090817T123757 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/129207/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/537/":Ryerson United Church @ 2195 W. 45th Ave (at Yew St.)\, Vancouver\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091128T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:It's About Time™ Workshop DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767475/ ] If you have inspiring dreams and ambitions...but find yourself wishing there were more hours in the day\, feeling overwhelmed by never-ending to-do lists and are otherwise spinning your wheels...this is a workshop for you! Professional coach\, yoga teacher and technology guru\, Tim Stringer will take you on a journey that will help you to expose limiting patterns in your life (aka procrastination) and discover a new sense of freedom. This fun and practical workshop combines yoga and meditation with coaching methodologies and introduces modern approaches and technologies to help keep you on a path of fulfillment. Registration deadline: Wednesday\, November 24. It is recommended that you register early as space is limited. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767475/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767475/ DTSTAMP:20091021T095740 LAST-MODIFIED:20091021T095740 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/209181/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/34399/":Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace @ 1825 West 16th Avenue\, vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091128T100000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Reiki Level II Class DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4797566/ ] In this class you will be attuned to the Reiki Level II energy. You will be introduced to the Usui Level II symbols and will also learn three additional symbols that are not covered by all teachers. Students will learn how to integrate these symbols into each Reiki session. Contents of this class include learning to heal unwanted habits\, several techniques to send Reiki at a distance\, Gassho meditation and personal empowerment. This class starts at 10:00am and ends at 5:00pm. Class size is kept to a maximum of four students with lots of hands-on practice time. To register please contact Christa at 604.837.5125 or reiki@christalynn.ca. A $50.00 deposit is required upon registration with the remainder due at the time of the class. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4797566/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4797566/ DTSTAMP:20091027T163045 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T163045 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/209181/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/653264/":The BodyTalk Clinic @ 1929 West Broadway\, Suite 202\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6J 1Z3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091128T150000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Singles Intro to Indoor Rock Climbing DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4792007/ ] "Where Singles & Adventure Meet" http://www.meetmarketadventures.com To reserve your spot please contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542\, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or sign up through our website! Join MMA and other Single Adventurers as we scale to new heights. This intro course allows the beginner to experience climbing at its best. We provide all the equipment for this course. You will experience belaying\, climbing\, professional instruction and top of the line equipment. Our commitment to safety and instructors experience with risk management will ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience. Price includes lesson\, equipment\, day pass\, and instructors. (Bring Lunch\, snacks & water). Details subject to change without notice URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4792007/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4792007/ DTSTAMP:20091027T132618 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T132618 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/236755/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/654878/":Cliffhanger @ 670 Industrial Ave\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091128T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Sweater Vest Remounts the Bubblegum Ballet: The Soft Pretzel DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769633/ ] Spoken Word Alt Country Prog Opera Rock Fantasy group Sweater Vest are remounting their classic Bubblegum Ballet: The Soft Pretzel on Saturday November 28th at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive. Showtime 9pm. Doors at 8 o'clock. $8 regular admission. $5 if you wear a Sweater Vest. Sweater Vest is RC Weslowski as Chipotle Incognita\, Martin VanSteinburg as Heisenberg Incognita and Fernando Raguero as our Fillipino man servant Rutger Ovaries. This is a remounting of the original ballet done in 1975. The show is broken down in to two parts. The first half is a concert by Sweater Vest. The second half is an improvised ballet on top of freshly chewed bubblegum by several dancers. The show caused such a stir in 1975 that it was banned and cancelled after only one performance. Saliva control was given as the reason but everyone knows that innovation was the true culprit. Anyhow these are hopefully more culturally aware times and the show will go on once again. Please join us. People with dentures are welcome as well. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769633/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769633/ DTSTAMP:20091023T165401 LAST-MODIFIED:20091023T165401 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/54307/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/95232/":Cafe Deux Soleils @ 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091128T100000 DTEND:20091128170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091130T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Ctr Elders Craft Fair DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4421583/ ] elders fundraiser.. crafts\, food.. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4421583/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4421583/ DTSTAMP:20090914T183352 LAST-MODIFIED:20090914T183352 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/129536/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/41296/":Aboriginal Friendship Centre @ 1607 East Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V5L 1S7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091128T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Women's Health Issues DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1114399/ ] Speaker: Lynda Lawrence\, physiotherapist\, Burrard Physiotherapy TOPIC: Women's Health Issues DESCRIPTION: Learn about specific women's health issues such as pelvic floor dysfunction and osteoporosis. Symptoms associated with pelvic floor dysfunction may include urinary leakage with exercise and coughing\, sudden urges to rush to the bathroom (urgency)\, pelvic pain (including pain with sexual activity) and prolapse. Often these symptoms are not discussed with the GP although there are various treatment options available. Osteoporosis affects 1 in 4 women and yet many women are unaware they have this condition until they sustain a bone fracture. Lynda has over 20 years experience and will discuss the benefits of physiotherapy treatments to address these concerns. This will include advice about exercise\, correct posture and strategies to take control of your natural bodily functions. Date: Saturday\, November 28\, 2009 Time: 12:30 pm registration and socializing\, 1:00 pm meeting starts. Place: 3rd floor\, 411 Dunsmuir St\, Vancouver Bring & Buy table with small items to purchase. Door prizes. Admission: $4.00 includes light refreshments after talk. Pay at door. No reservations. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1114399/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1114399/ DTSTAMP:20080920T171116 LAST-MODIFIED:20080920T171116 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/85372/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/36939/":Mature Women's Network @ 3rd Floor\, 411 Dunsmuir Street\, Vancouver\, V6B 1X4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091129T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Jingle Bell Run & Walk for Arthritis 2009 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4219543/ ] Join the fun and help the 600\,000 people of all ages in BC and the Yukon that suffer from arthritis….we need you to come out and JINGLE FOR A CURE! At Abbotsford’s Centennial Park on Sunday November 29th\, 2009 at 1pm. For more information and to register\, visit: www.bcarthritis.ca and look under “What’s New?” Join our FACEBOOK group at http://tinyurl.com/arthritisbc and RSVP to the event! You can also JOIN THE CAUSE at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/325732 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4219543/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4219543/ DTSTAMP:20090807T133441 LAST-MODIFIED:20090807T133441 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/644386/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/613588/":Centennial Park @ 2527 Gladwin Road\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia V2T3N8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091130T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Community Mobilization and Advocacy DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769509/ ] Learn from successful movements in history to create positive change in your community (or your planet!). We'll cover: - different approaches and models of community mobilization - where to begin and how to get people on board with your cause - advocacy\, finding allies\, and being an ally URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769509/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769509/ DTSTAMP:20091023T125853 LAST-MODIFIED:20091023T125853 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/267554/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/36937/":411 Dunsmuir @ 411 Dunsmuir Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6B 1X4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091130T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Paxton Bachman DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573013/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573013/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573013/ DTSTAMP:20091012T162916 LAST-MODIFIED:20091012T162916 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/195652/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/593149/":The Duke Of Dublin @ 33720 South Fraser Way\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia V2S 2C2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091201T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Bassnectar in Nelson DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551080/ ] Bassnectar drops his beats on December 1\, 2009 at Spirit Bar in Nelson. As part of Bassnectar’s Cozza Frenzy Tour\, the rumble will be provided by the Wobble Factory’s PK sound system and the room will flash with Videolicious’ visual flair. The tour celebrates the release of Bassnectar’s new studio album\, Cozza Frenzy\, out digitally on September 29th\, 2009 with CDs in stores on October 27th… or you can just snag your copy at the show. Visit http://music bassnectar.net for a preview or subscribe to the site feed for the latest news\, tour updates\, and podcasts\, including free downloads of bootlegs\, mix sets\, and original tracks… URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551080/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551080/ DTSTAMP:20090929T205111 LAST-MODIFIED:20090929T205111 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/694986/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/643669/":Spirit Bar @ 422 Vernon St\, Nelson\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091202 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Sales training: CPSA's Professional Selling (in-class seminar) DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2717703/ ] Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) sales training * Over 12\,000 trained * 95% increased their sales * 98% recommend it * 0% risk investment Professional Selling [CPSA’s most popular sales training] Become your customers’ indispensable business partner Are you an order taker or a trusted adviser? Professional Selling is based on validated sales research\, developed in conjunction with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. You will learn how to use consultative selling techniques and practice them through role playing\, group exercises and business case studies. You will learn a step-by-step process for acquiring and retaining customers. Register to become a business partner\, not an order taker. Who should attend • Sales professionals in all industries with a minimum of 2 years sales experience • Professionals pursuing the Certified Sales Professional (CSP) designation • Sales Managers who want to set a benchmark for their sales team • Past participants of Effective Negotiating Strategies and Communicating to Influence Buying Decisions Sales training benefits • Maximize your sales effectiveness by applying the consultative selling process • Manage your personal qualities for sales and personal success • Implement strategies for effective time management and goal setting • Plan a successful first visit and obtain a go-forward commitment Sales training content 1. Understand and Manage Yourself: Personality traits for Sales Success 2. Business Creation: Strategic Territory Planning 3. The Selling Process with a Higher Success Rate 4. Keep your Customers\, Build and Manage your Business Invest in your most valuable asset. Focus on your sales team. Partner with CPSA to sell more and sell smarter. If you're not completely satisfied\, we'll refund your money. Guaranteed. We offer sales training in the following formats In-class | Online | Tele-coach | In-house Register today with your trusted Sales Training Centre! www.SalesTrainingCentre.ca SalesSuccess@cpsa.com 1.888.267.2772 (CPSA) URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2717703/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2717703/ DTSTAMP:20090520T124451 LAST-MODIFIED:20090520T124451 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/717905/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/48493/":Holiday Inn - International Vancouver Airport @ 10720 Cambie Road\, Richmond\,\, British Columbia V6X 1K8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091202T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Paxton Bachman Band DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573017/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573017/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573017/ DTSTAMP:20091012T163132 LAST-MODIFIED:20091012T163132 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/195652/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/641436/":The Duke Of Dublin @ 9524 Nowell Street\, Chilliwack\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091203T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Bassnectar in Kelowna DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551085/ ] Bassnectar drops his beats on December 3\, 2009 at Level Nite Club in Kelowna. As part of Bassnectar’s Cozza Frenzy Tour\, the rumble will be provided by the Wobble Factory’s PK sound system and the room will flash with Videolicious’ visual flair. The tour celebrates the release of Bassnectar’s new studio album\, Cozza Frenzy\, out digitally on September 29th\, 2009 with CDs in stores on October 27th… or you can just snag your copy at the show. Visit http://music bassnectar.net for a preview or subscribe to the site feed for the latest news\, tour updates\, and podcasts\, including free downloads of bootlegs\, mix sets\, and original tracks… URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551085/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551085/ DTSTAMP:20090929T205356 LAST-MODIFIED:20090929T205356 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/694986/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/643670/":Level Nite Club @ 275 Leon Ave.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091207 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Whistler Film Festival DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770061/ ] WHAT IS THE WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL? Set in North America's premier mountain resort\, the 9th annual Whistler Film Festival presented by American Express will take place December 3 to 6\, 2009. Each year\, the Whistler Film Festival presents a selection of 90+ films from Canada and around the globe\, including premieres from some of North America’s top directors\, and awards over $40\,000 in prizes and commissions. The four-day extravaganza also features lively festival celebrations\, tributes to a distinguished filmmakers\, a free outdoor screening and the annual Celebrity Challenge ski race. This premier event also features innovative industry programming through the Whistler Filmmaker Forum\, a comprehensive business and creative conference for film\, television and new media that takes place alongside the Festival from December 3 to 5\, 2009\, which provides a full range of professional development\, market and networking opportunities for filmmakers. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770061/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770061/ DTSTAMP:20091024T190536 LAST-MODIFIED:20091024T190536 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/102214/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/653298/":The Westin Resort & Spa @ 4090 Whistler Way\, Whistler\, British Columbia V0N 1B4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091204T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Allison Crowe's Tidings in Ladysmith DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563059/ ] Expect plenty of holiday cheer\, laced with overtones of Leonard Cohen\, Joni Mitchell\, The Beatles\, jazz and more\, when Allison Crowe and guest artist Lena Birtwistle light up Ladysmith with “Tidings”. "Music for the season and all time." Tidings stirs together traditional Christmas carols and holiday favourites with an organic blend of rock\, jazz\, folk\, gospel and soul. "The Yuletide find of the year\," says The Record. "Be prepared to be amazed\," chimes ChristmasReviews.com "Allison Crowe has a voice to fall in love with\," says UK music industry journal Record of the Day. “She is from Vancouver Island in Canada\, descended from Scottish\, Irish and Manx stock. She's exactly the sort of artist who can make serious headway on her own label and that's just what she's doing." Longtime NPR broadcaster Ross Hocker calls Allison Crowe's show\, "The most honest\, heartfelt\, and directly intimate concert in my entire life." When this phenomenon 'from the islands' (Vancouver Island and Newfoundland) reached the mainland she steered a path clear of what Joni Mitchell knowingly calls the record business' "style inventions". With Ani DiFranco as a model of integrity\, and Creative Commons licensing changing the "game" for resourceful musicians\, Crowe created her own label. Since 2003\, Rubenesque Records Ltd has released six critically and commercially successful albums: Lisa’s Song + 6 Songs\; Secrets\; Tidings\; Live at Wood Hall\; This Little Bird\; and Little Light. Crowe's next album is Spiral. "The first thing you notice about Allison Crowe is her voice. Rich and dark\, it seems to come from a place most singers can only dream of accessing. Then there are the songs. Filled with raw passion and accompanied by Crowe's eloquent piano playing\," writes Clodagh O'Connell (The Courier). Hers is a joyous sound: "Elton John meets Edith Piaf." A sensation at the UK's John Lennon Northern Lights Festival\, where she performed on a bill with the Queen's Master of Music\, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies\, and the UK's Poet Laureate\, Carol Ann Duffy\, "Canadian angel Alison Crowe gave one of the weekend's most magical moments\," says The Scotsman. Festival Director Mike Merritt describes Crowe as "awesome" and "spine-tingling"\, noting her performance "put hairs on the back of your neck! She brought the house down." A true grassroots success\, Crowe is praised not only as a singularly talented songwriter - on themes personal as well as worldly - and as an exciting\, visceral\, performer\, but\, also\, as a supreme interpreter of song. Her vital takes on such 21st century standards as Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and Joni Mitchell's "River" are applauded as "truly transcendent" and her singular covers have achieved broad\, even mainstream\, popularity\, featured by BBC Radio\, MOJO magazine and by acclaimed Hollywood director Zack Snyder (300\, The Watchmen). Lena Birtwistle open this Tidings concert with a distinctive set of folk/pop songs tinged with country hues. The singer/songwriter\, for whom Ladysmith is home\, has been sharing her music and quirky sense of humour all over the Island for the last four years. Citing such inspirations as Eva Cassidy\, Fleetwood Mac\, The Dixie Chicks\, Steve Poltz\, and Barenaked Ladies\, her songs and stories are blended with a touch that’s very much her own. Alongside a focus on her solo career\, Lena Birtwistle has recently teamed up with musician Sid Johnson\, (Holly McNarland\, Kinnie Starr)\, to form "The Adamantines". The duo\, more rock/roots based\, is working hard on songwriting\, recording\, and promoting the release of their debut EP\, "Empires" (created with Zak Cohen at the Woodshop Recording Studio just north of Duncan). Date/Time: Friday\, December 4\, 2009 Doors: 7:00 p.m. Music: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Ladysmith First United Church\, 232 High Street Tickets: $20 General/$15 Students & Seniors - Advance (all charges incl.) (Door: $22/$17) Tickets soon @ In the Beantime Cafe (18 High Street)\, & Salamander Books (535 First Ave.) in Ladysmith\; + Toad Hall Emporium (9738 Willow St.) in Chemainus\; now online @ http://www.allisoncrowe.com/shoptickets.html Info: http://www.allisoncrowe.com + http://www.myspace.com/lenabirtwistle Contact: 250-537-1286 or email management@allisoncrowe.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563059/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563059/ DTSTAMP:20091007T215934 LAST-MODIFIED:20091007T215934 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/53759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/646228/":Ladysmith First United Church @ 232 High Street\, Ladysmith\, British Columbia V9G 1A1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091204T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Bassnectar in Vancouver DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551087/ ] Bassnectar will be performing at the new Richard’s On Richards on December 4\, 2009 in Vancouver. As part of Bassnectar’s Cozza Frenzy Tour\, the rumble will be provided by the Wobble Factory’s PK sound system and the room will flash with Videolicious’ visual flair. The tour celebrates the release of Bassnectar’s new studio album\, Cozza Frenzy\, out digitally on September 29th\, 2009 with CDs in stores on October 27th… or you can just snag your copy at the show. Visit http://music bassnectar.net for a preview or subscribe to the site feed for the latest news\, tour updates\, and podcasts\, including free downloads of bootlegs\, mix sets\, and original tracks… URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551087/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551087/ DTSTAMP:20090929T205540 LAST-MODIFIED:20090929T205540 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/694986/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/148/":Richards @ 1036 Richards Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091205T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Allison Crowe's Campbell River Tidings DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4398443/ ] Allison Crowe's "Tidings" Concert ~ with the Campbell River Childrens Choir and Director Barbara Prowse Expect plenty of holiday cheer\, laced with overtones of Leonard Cohen\, Joni Mitchell\, The Beatles\, jazz and more\, when Allison Crowe\, together with guests\, the Campbell River Childrens Choir with Director Barbara Prowse\, bring "Tidings". This holiday concert also brings aid to a pair of essential non-profit groups: the Campbell River Hospice Society and CR Food Bank. The mission of the Hospice Society is "to provide compassionate support and companionship to individuals facing death\, their families and friends and to those grieving a loss due to death". The group's motto: "Support when you need it most". The Campbell River Food Bank fills another great need in the community. For more than two decades now\, it has provided sustenance for people year-round. Though the holiday season brings joy\, it can mean extra stresses for many. In today's difficult economic times the work of the Food Bank's volunteers is especially beneficial now. Donation of non-perishable foods is greatly appreciated - and any food donations will be collected at the concert! Campbell River's Ron Nicolaye is\, once again\, the impresario bringing together music and people for a special night of fun and fundraising. "Music for the season and all time." Tidings stirs together traditional Christmas carols and holiday favourites with an organic blend of rock\, jazz\, folk\, gospel and soul. "The Yuletide find of the year\," says The Record. "Be prepared to be amazed\," chimes ChristmasReviews.com "Allison Crowe has a voice to fall in love with\," says UK music industry journal Record of the Day. “She is from Vancouver Island in Canada\, descended from Scottish\, Irish and Manx stock. She's exactly the sort of artist who can make serious headway on her own label and that's just what she's doing." Longtime NPR broadcaster Ross Hocker calls Allison Crowe's show\, "The most honest\, heartfelt\, and directly intimate concert in my entire life." When this phenomenon 'from the islands' (Vancouver Island and Newfoundland) reached the mainland she steered a path clear of what Joni Mitchell knowingly calls the record business' "style inventions". With Ani DiFranco as a model of integrity\, and Creative Commons licensing changing the "game" for resourceful musicians\, Crowe created her own label. Since 2003\, Rubenesque Records Ltd has released six critically and commercially successful albums: Lisa’s Song + 6 Songs\; Secrets\; Tidings\; Live at Wood Hall\; This Little Bird\; and Little Light. Crowe's next album is Spiral. "The first thing you notice about Allison Crowe is her voice. Rich and dark\, it seems to come from a place most singers can only dream of accessing. Then there are the songs. Filled with raw passion and accompanied by Crowe's eloquent piano playing\," writes Clodagh O'Connell (The Courier). Hers is a joyous sound: "Elton John meets Edith Piaf." A sensation at the UK's John Lennon Northern Lights Festival\, where she performed on a bill with the Queen's Master of Music\, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies\, and the UK's Poet Laureate\, Carol Ann Duffy\, "Canadian angel Alison Crowe gave one of the weekend's most magical moments\," says The Scotsman. Festival Director Mike Merritt describes Crowe as "awesome" and "spine-tingling"\, noting her performance "put hairs on the back of your neck! She brought the house down." A true grassroots success\, Crowe is praised not only as a singularly talented songwriter - on themes personal as well as worldly - and as an exciting\, visceral\, performer\, but\, also\, as a supreme interpreter of song. Her vital takes on such 21st century standards as Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and Joni Mitchell's "River" are applauded as "truly transcendent" and her singular covers have achieved broad\, even mainstream\, popularity\, featured by BBC Radio\, MOJO magazine and by acclaimed Hollywood director Zack Snyder (300\, The Watchmen). Leading off this night of festive fun will be the voices of the Campbell River Children's Choir. The Chamber choir is all girls and there are boys and girls in the main choral groups. The community-based C.R. Children's Choir helps youth experience the joy of music\, learn about other cultures and work with internationally acclaimed musicians at home and abroad. Over the years\, the choir has performed in venues across Canada\, the United States\, Cuba and England. Some of the choir's singers have gone on to pursue careers as performers or\, even\, to have choirs of their own. The Chamber Choir is a group of dedicated young people who attend extra rehearsals and challenge their skills with more difficult music. They will perform with\, and under the guidance of\, Director Barbara Prowse. Since joining in last year’s Tidings concert\, the troupe has sung at the Pacific Rim Children's' Choir Festival in Hawaii and with Su Hart of the Afro Celtic Band "Baka Beyond". Date/Time: Saturday\, December 5\, 2009 Doors: 7:00 p.m. Music: 7:30 p.m. Venue: St. Peter's Anglican Church\, 228 South Dogwood\, Campbell River Advance Tickets: $20 General/$15 Students & Seniors -all charges incl. (Door: $22/$17) Tickets: IRIS (in Campbell River and Courtenay)\, The Music Plant\, St. Peter's Anglican Church\, & Ron Nicolaye c/o 250-923-6972\; & online @ http://www.allisoncrowe.com/shoptickets.html Info: http://www.allisoncrowe.com Contact: Ron Nicolaye c/o 250-923-6972 and/or email management@allisoncrowe.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4398443/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4398443/ DTSTAMP:20090830T144715 LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T144715 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/53759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/93685/":St. Peter's Anglican Church @ 228 South Dogwood\, Campbell River\, British Columbia V9W 6Y7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091205T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Bassnectar in Victoria DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551090/ ] Bassnectar drops his beats on December 5\, 2009 at Sugar Nightclub in Victoria. As part of Bassnectar’s Cozza Frenzy Tour\, the rumble will be provided by the Wobble Factory’s PK sound system and the room will flash with Videolicious’ visual flair. The tour celebrates the release of Bassnectar’s new studio album\, Cozza Frenzy\, out digitally on September 29th\, 2009 with CDs in stores on October 27th… or you can just snag your copy at the show. Visit http://music bassnectar.net for a preview or subscribe to the site feed for the latest news\, tour updates\, and podcasts\, including free downloads of bootlegs\, mix sets\, and original tracks… URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551090/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551090/ DTSTAMP:20090929T205742 LAST-MODIFIED:20090929T205742 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/694986/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/10354/":Sugar @ 858 Yates Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091205T100000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Denman Island Christmas Craft Fair DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4547796/ ] The Denman Island Christmas Craft Fair offers over 70 booths in two halls chock full of wonderful hand made crafts such as pottery\, jewellery\, soaps\, clothing and more. Walk on the ferry to Denman Island and then hop on the shuttle bus for a loonie or walk the short distance to "Downtown" Denman Island where a host of cheerful crafts people will will lead you to that perfect gift. Admission free. Two lunch venues. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4547796/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4547796/ DTSTAMP:20090925T140419 LAST-MODIFIED:20090925T140419 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1045572/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/442145/":Denman Island Community Hall @ Northwest Rd.\, Denman Island\, British Columbia V0R 1T0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091206T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Bassnectar in Whistler DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551091/ ] Bassnectar drops his beats on December 6\, 2009 at The Garibaldi Lift Company Lounge in Whistler Village. As part of Bassnectar’s Cozza Frenzy Tour\, the rumble will be provided by the Wobble Factory’s PK sound system and the room will flash with Videolicious’ visual flair. The tour celebrates the release of Bassnectar’s new studio album\, Cozza Frenzy\, out digitally on September 29th\, 2009 with CDs in stores on October 27th… or you can just snag your copy at the show. Visit http://music bassnectar.net for a preview or subscribe to the site feed for the latest news\, tour updates\, and podcasts\, including free downloads of bootlegs\, mix sets\, and original tracks… URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551091/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551091/ DTSTAMP:20090929T210054 LAST-MODIFIED:20090929T210054 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/694986/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/643671/":The GLC @ the Base of Whistler and Blackhomb Mountain\, Whistler\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091206T100000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Denman Island Christmas Craft Fair DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4547799/ ] The Denman Island Christmas Craft Fair offers over 70 booths in two halls chock full of wonderful hand made crafts such as pottery\, jewellery\, soaps\, clothing and more. Walk on the ferry to Denman Island and then hop on the shuttle bus for a loonie or walk the short distance to "Downtown" Denman Island where a host of cheerful crafts people will will lead you to that perfect gift. Admission free. Two lunch venues. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4547799/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4547799/ DTSTAMP:20090925T140628 LAST-MODIFIED:20090925T140628 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1045572/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/442145/":Denman Island Community Hall @ Northwest Rd.\, Denman Island\, British Columbia V0R 1T0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091206T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Frank Paul Memorial Gathering DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4227958/ ] Updated: November 8\, 2009 The justice system failed Frank Paul\, a Mi'kmaq man living in Vancouver who died in an alley after not being treated like a human being by the police. Here are some of the conclusions contained in the Interim Report of The Davies Commission. - Sgt. Sanderson wrongly refused Frank Paul access to the Jail's sobering cell\, and Cst. Instant wrongly left him exposed to the elements\, when he was incapable of caring for himself and where there was obvious risk to his health and safety. Sgt. Sanderson's explanations for refusing Frank Paul admission to the Jail are wholly unpersuasive and I reject them in their entirety. The arresting officers were correct to conclude that Mr. Paul was severely intoxicated and unable to care for himself\, and they were acting within existing departmental policy in referring him to the sobering cell of the Jail. Frank Paul's condition at the Jail without question justified his admission to the sobering cell\, and also justified an immediate assessment as to whether he also required medical assistance. He made no resistance and offered no objection to people caring for him\, and he did not in any way cause or contribute to being left exposed to the elements in an alleyway on a winter's night. He was not left in circumstances similar to those in which he lived on the street-he was arrested under the cover from the rain afforded by an awning on the street front where he was found\, but was left exposed to the wet and the rain in the alleyway. It is not the case that the risks to his health and safety were the same where he was left as they were in his daily existence. - The Aboriginal community quite understandably became concerned about the actions of the police officers involved\, and became suspicious of the adequacy of the investigation. However\, in my view\, some of that community's more grave concerns can now be laid to rest. Specifically\, Frank Paul did not die in the police wagon-the witness Patrick Lewis saw Frank Paul alive at least two hours after Cst. Instant left him in the laneway. I am also satisfied that neither ethnic discrimination nor overt hostility motivated Frank Paul's arrest\, and that his Aboriginal status was not a factor in Sgt. Sanderson treating him with callous indifference. (Bob Kennedy) FOR THIS MEMORIAL\, We will meet outside the First United Church.. and walk down to the alley way where Frank was brought in & out of. You are invited to bring a bag or box of fruit\, juices\, sandwiches\, warm clothing\, sleeping bags etc to hand out... CONTACT: (604)682-3260 EXTENSION: 7718 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4227958/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4227958/ DTSTAMP:20090812T151605 LAST-MODIFIED:20090812T151605 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/129536/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/406656/":Carnegie Community Centre @ 401 Main Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6A 2T7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091208T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Marcus Foster DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840799/ ] Marcus Foster is a London born musician and studies sculpture at the Royal College of Art. He grew up listening to Tom Waits\, Bob Dylan and Sister Rosetta Tharp giving him a raw\, honest and timeless sound. His songs are currently featured in two motion pictures\; Twilight and Five Dollars a Day. 'Let Me Sign' is written by Marcus Foster and Bobby Long\, available on iTunes. This is a 19+ ages event. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840799/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840799/ DTSTAMP:20091103T183403 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T183403 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1063190/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/75952/":The Shark Club @ 180 Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091209T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Lady Gaga "The Monster Ball" Tour DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4765252/ ] Lady Gaga has been called the biggest female pop sensation since Madonna. She's talented\, controversial\, fashion forward and a show-woman all wrapped up in one. Don't miss out on your chance to see this rising superstar in concert for her new tour "The Monster Ball." Lady Gaga will surely push the limits past a normal tour\, and blow away her audience with a musical carnival. After her "Fame Kills" tour with Kanye West was\, appropriately enough\, killed by Kanye himself\, Lady Gaga came right back and announced a bigger and better tour. This is going to be the most talked about spectacle all year. Buy your tickets now through AC Ticket Guys and be sure to get the best tickets for competitive prices and fast delivery. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4765252/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4765252/ DTSTAMP:20091019T121749 LAST-MODIFIED:20091019T121749 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/299377/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/5441/":Queen Elizabeth Theatre @ 600 Block Hamilton St.\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 2P1\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091210T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Lady Gaga "The Monster Ball" Tour DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4765397/ ] Lady Gaga has been called the biggest female pop sensation since Madonna. She's talented\, controversial\, fashion forward and a show-woman all wrapped up in one. Don't miss out on your chance to see this rising superstar in concert for her new tour "The Monster Ball." Lady Gaga will surely push the limits past a normal tour\, and blow away her audience with a musical carnival. After her "Fame Kills" tour with Kanye West was\, appropriately enough\, killed by Kanye himself\, Lady Gaga came right back and announced a bigger and better tour. This is going to be the most talked about spectacle all year. Buy your tickets now through AC Ticket Guys and be sure to get the best tickets for competitive prices and fast delivery. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4765397/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4765397/ DTSTAMP:20091019T122325 LAST-MODIFIED:20091019T122325 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/299377/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/5441/":Queen Elizabeth Theatre @ 600 Block Hamilton St.\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 2P1\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091211T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Advent Music for Choir and Organ DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4571807/ ] Advent has inspired composers throughout the ages and these works\, though less well-known than much Christmas music\, are just as beautiful and well worth discovering. You are invited to come and enjoy a selection of these works\, performed by the Cathedral’s own musicians: organist Denis Bedard and the Cathedral Choir\, assistant organist Catherine Walsh and the Holy Rosary Women’s Choir and the Contemporary Choir with director Chito Lacsina. Entry by donation. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4571807/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4571807/ DTSTAMP:20091010T225311 LAST-MODIFIED:20091010T225311 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/240929/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/136914/":Holy Rosary Cathedral @ Richards & Dunsmuir\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6B 3A3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091211T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Allison Crowe's Tidings Concert in Vancouver DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011107/ ] Anticipate joy\, thrills and plenty of holiday cheer\, laced with overtones of Leonard Cohen\, Joni Mitchell\, The Beatles\, jazz and more\, when Allison Crowe brings "Tidings" to Vancouver’s St. James Hall. "Music for the season and all time." Tidings stirs together traditional Christmas carols and holiday favourites with an organic blend of rock\, jazz\, folk\, gospel and soul. "The Yuletide find of the year\," says The Record. "Be prepared to be amazed\," chimes ChristmasReviews.com "Allison Crowe has a voice to fall in love with\," says UK music industry journal Record of the Day. “She is from Vancouver Island in Canada\, descended from Scottish\, Irish and Manx stock. She's exactly the sort of artist who can make serious headway on her own label and that's just what she's doing." When this phenomenon 'from the islands' (Vancouver Island and Newfoundland) reached the mainland she steered a path clear of what Joni Mitchell knowingly calls the record business' "style inventions". With Ani DiFranco as a model of integrity\, and Creative Commons licensing changing the "game" for resourceful musicians\, Crowe created her own label. Since 2003\, Rubenesque Records Ltd has released six critically and commercially successful albums: Lisa’s Song + 6 Songs\; Secrets\; Tidings\; Live at Wood Hall\; This Little Bird\; and Little Light. Crowe's next album is Spiral. "The first thing you notice about Allison Crowe is her voice. Rich and dark\, it seems to come from a place most singers can only dream of accessing. Then there are the songs. Filled with raw passion and accompanied by Crowe's eloquent piano playing\," writes Clodagh O'Connell (The Courier). Hers is a joyous sound: "Elton John meets Edith Piaf." A sensation at the UK's John Lennon Northern Lights Festival\, where she performed on a bill with the Queen's Master of Music\, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies\, and the UK's Poet Laureate\, Carol Ann Duffy\, "Canadian angel Alison Crowe gave one of the weekend's most magical moments\," says The Scotsman. Festival Director Mike Merritt describes Crowe as "awesome" and "spine-tingling"\, noting her performance "put hairs on the back of your neck! She brought the house down." A true grassroots success\, Crowe is praised not only as a singularly talented songwriter - on themes personal as well as worldly - and as an exciting\, visceral\, performer\, but\, also\, as a supreme interpreter of song. Her vital takes on such 21st century standards as Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and Joni Mitchell's "River" are applauded as "truly transcendent" and her singular covers have achieved broad\, even mainstream\, popularity\, featured by BBC Radio\, MOJO magazine and by acclaimed Hollywood director Zack Snyder (300\, The Watchmen). Longtime NPR broadcaster Ross Hocker calls Allison Crowe's show\, "The most honest\, heartfelt\, and directly intimate concert in my entire life." Date/Time: Friday\, December 11\, 2009 Doors: 7:30 p.m. Music: 8:00 p.m. Venue: St. James Hall\, 3214 West 10th Avenue (at Trutch) Tickets: $20 General/$15 Students & Seniors - Advance (all charges incl.) (Door: $22/$17) Tickets @ Highlife Records & Music (1317 Commercial Dr.)\, Rufus' Guitar Shop (2621 Alma St.)\, & Zulu Records (1972 West 4th) (Door: $22/$17)\; online @ http://www.allisoncrowe.com/shoptickets.html Info: http://www.allisoncrowe.com + http://www.sjcommunitysquare.org URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011107/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011107/ DTSTAMP:20090626T231901 LAST-MODIFIED:20090626T231901 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/53759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/19969/":St. James Community Square @ 3214 W. 10th Ave @ Trutch St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6K 2l2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091211T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Lady Gaga Vancouver DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842471/ ] Lady Gaga is inspired by fashion\, which she claims is an essential component to her songwriting and performances. To date she has sold over 20 million digital singles and more than four million albums worldwide. She will be coming to Vancouver for three nights in a row at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842471/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842471/ DTSTAMP:20091104T080434 LAST-MODIFIED:20091104T080434 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1063305/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/5441/":Queen Elizabeth Theatre @ 600 Block Hamilton St.\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 2P1\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091212T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Allison Crowe's Tidings in Nanaimo ~ w. Musical Guests tba DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011108/ ] Anticipate joy\, thrills and plenty of holiday cheer\, laced with overtones of Leonard Cohen\, Joni Mitchell\, The Beatles\, jazz and more\, when Allison Crowe returns home to Nanaimo for her annual "Tidings" concert at St. Andrew's United Church (311 Fitzwilliam - Saturday\, December 12 at 7:30 p.m.) The singer-songwriter\, loved for her peerless\, and fun\, live shows comes together with several of the Harbour City's finest young musicians for this festive celebration in the Old City Quarter. As well as sharing a warm night of song\, the event also brings some aid to The Mind's Eye (NYSA) youth newspaper and Woodlands Secondary School Basketball and Band Programs - well-springs of a new generation of athletes\, musicians and writers. The 2009 Tidings concert line-up of featured guest artists will soon be announced. Music for the season and all time." Tidings stirs together traditional Christmas carols and holiday favourites with an organic blend of rock\, jazz\, folk\, gospel and soul. "The Yuletide find of the year\," says The Record. "Be prepared to be amazed\," chimes ChristmasReviews.com "Allison Crowe has a voice to fall in love with\," says UK music industry journal Record of the Day. “She is from Vancouver Island in Canada\, descended from Scottish\, Irish and Manx stock. She's exactly the sort of artist who can make serious headway on her own label and that's just what she's doing." Longtime NPR broadcaster Ross Hocker calls Allison Crowe's show\, "The most honest\, heartfelt\, and directly intimate concert in my entire life." When this phenomenon 'from the islands' reached the mainland she steered a path clear of what Joni Mitchell knowingly calls the record business' "style inventions". With Ani DiFranco as a model of integrity\, and Creative Commons licensing changing the "game" for resourceful musicians\, Crowe created her own label. Since 2003\, Rubenesque Records Ltd has released six critically and commercially successful albums: Lisa’s Song + 6 Songs\; Secrets\; Tidings\; Live at Wood Hall\; This Little Bird\; and Little Light. Crowe's next album is Spiral. "The first thing you notice about Allison Crowe is her voice. Rich and dark\, it seems to come from a place most singers can only dream of accessing. Then there are the songs. Filled with raw passion and accompanied by Crowe's eloquent piano playing\," writes Clodagh O'Connell (The Courier). Hers is a joyous sound: "Elton John meets Edith Piaf." A sensation at the UK's John Lennon Northern Lights Festival\, where she performed on a bill with the Queen's Master of Music\, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies\, and the UK's Poet Laureate\, Carol Ann Duffy\, "Canadian angel Alison Crowe gave one of the weekend's most magical moments\," says The Scotsman. Festival Director Mike Merritt describes Crowe as "awesome" and "spine-tingling"\, noting her performance "put hairs on the back of your neck! She brought the house down." A true grassroots success\, Crowe is praised not only as a singularly talented songwriter - on themes personal as well as worldly - and as an exciting\, visceral\, performer\, but\, also\, as a supreme interpreter of song. Her vital takes on such 21st century standards as Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and Joni Mitchell's "River" are applauded as "truly transcendent" and her singular covers have achieved broad\, even mainstream\, popularity\, featured by BBC Radio\, MOJO magazine and by acclaimed Hollywood director Zack Snyder (300\, The Watchmen). There'll be a cavalcade of talent on-stage at St. Andrew's United Church for Tidings 2009. The commitment and dedication of those who nurture such talent shines through - and explains why Nanaimo is world-renowned for the calibre of it musical ambassadors. The Tidings line-up is especially indebted to Andrea Bertram\, Vocalist and Teacher at Andrea Bertram Studio\, and Rick Becker\, Band Master at Woodlands Secondary School - along with all teachers and mentors in the community\, at home\, and school. Come back soon for a closer look at the concert performers joining Allison Crowe on this year's Tidings bill. Date/Time: Saturday\, December 12\, 2009 Doors: 7:00 p.m. Music: 7:30 p.m. Venue: St. Andrew's United Church\, 311 Fitzwilliam\, Nanaimo Advance Tickets: $20 General/$15 Students & Seniors - all charges incl. (Door: $22/$17) Tickets: Andrea Bertram Studio (4000 Rock City Rd.)\, Lobelia's Lair (8-321 Wesley St.)\, Mind's Eye-NYSA (290 Bastion St.)\, House of Indigo (6 Church St.)\, Thrifty Foods (Longwood Station and Port Place stores)\, & Woodlands Secondary School (1270 Strathmore St.)\; & online @ http://www.allisoncrowe.com/shoptickets.html Info: http://www.allisoncrowe.com + http://www.nysa.bc.ca/mindseye.html Contact: 250-537-1286 or email management@allisoncrowe.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011108/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3011108/ DTSTAMP:20090626T232342 LAST-MODIFIED:20090626T232342 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/53759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49128/":St. Andrew's United Church @ 311 Fitzwilliam\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia V9R 3A6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091212T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Inspiration with Mavis Pickett: From Grief to Comedy DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4548960/ ] Here is her amazing bio: BC born\, a performer\, started working on her degree at UBC\, married\, moved to Regina then Winnipeg\, had three children\, was a dancing teacher\, finished her university degree in Winnipeg\, worked as an elementary school teacher\, retired\, returned to BC\, obtained fitness instructor certification and osteofit accreditation\, volunteered as a peer counselor\, dealt with tragedy in her life\, through healing found new beginnings…to be continued. Please mark this date on your calendar so you can hear her inspiring story. Location: 3rd Floor meeting room\, 411 Dunsmuir Street. 12:30 pm registration & social\, 1-3 pm meeting and program. Cost $4.00 at door. Includes light refreshments after talk. 50/50 draw. Door Prizes. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4548960/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4548960/ DTSTAMP:20090927T161301 LAST-MODIFIED:20090927T161301 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/85372/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/36939/":Mature Women's Network @ 3rd Floor\, 411 Dunsmuir Street\, Vancouver\, V6B 1X4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091212T110000 DTEND:20091212180000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091214T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:North American Native Art & Craft Fair! DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4421582/ ] 24th year! Beautiful native handicrafts! (604) 682-3269 Ext. 7718 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4421582/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4421582/ DTSTAMP:20090914T183346 LAST-MODIFIED:20090914T183346 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/129536/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/41296/":Aboriginal Friendship Centre @ 1607 East Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V5L 1S7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091218T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Chor Leoni Men's Choir: Yuletide Fires DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3088957/ ] Step inside\, away from the rain or snow\, and gather around the warmth of Chor Leoni’s Yuletide Fires for a West Coast-inspired programme of seasonal beauty. Ancient Haida chant\, newly composed carols and arrangements by BC composers Jonathan Quick\, Stephen Smith\, Larry Nickel and Don Macdonald will wrap you in light during this darkest time of the year and send you home refreshed for the upcoming holiday festivities. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3088957/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3088957/ DTSTAMP:20090721T114514 LAST-MODIFIED:20090721T114514 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/129207/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/28823/":St. Andrews Wesley Church @ Vancouver\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091219T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Chor Leoni Men's Choir: Yuletide Fires DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3088975/ ] Step inside\, away from the rain or snow\, and gather around the warmth of Chor Leoni’s Yuletide Fires for a West Coast-inspired programme of seasonal beauty. Ancient Haida chant\, newly composed carols and arrangements by BC composers Jonathan Quick\, Stephen Smith\, Larry Nickel and Don Macdonald will wrap you in light during this darkest time of the year and send you home refreshed for the upcoming holiday festivities. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3088975/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3088975/ DTSTAMP:20090721T115420 LAST-MODIFIED:20090721T115420 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/129207/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/24539/":West Vancouver United Church @ 2062 Esquimalt Avenue ( 21st and Marine Drive)\, West Vancouver\, British Columbia V7V 1S4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091223T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Paxton Bachman Band DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573020/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573020/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573020/ DTSTAMP:20091012T163409 LAST-MODIFIED:20091012T163409 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/195652/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/641436/":The Duke Of Dublin @ 9524 Nowell Street\, Chilliwack\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091224T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Paxton Bachman DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573023/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573023/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4573023/ DTSTAMP:20091012T163550 LAST-MODIFIED:20091012T163550 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/195652/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/593149/":The Duke Of Dublin @ 33720 South Fraser Way\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia V2S 2C2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100122T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Paxton Bachman Band DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4629608/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4629608/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4629608/ DTSTAMP:20091014T174316 LAST-MODIFIED:20091014T174316 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/195652/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/651051/":Masa's at Sun Peaks Resort @ Located in the Village Day Lodge\, Sun Peaks\, British Columbia xxx xxx END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100123T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Paxton Bachman Band DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4629725/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4629725/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4629725/ DTSTAMP:20091014T174710 LAST-MODIFIED:20091014T174710 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/195652/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/651053/":Masa's Bar & Grill @ Located in the Village Day Lodge\, Sun Peaks Resort\, British Columbia xxx xxx END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100124T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Vancouver\, BC DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769662/ ] A "Unity in the Community" special event! Proceeds to benefit regional charities. Thank you to our sponsors\, Luna and Larry's Coconut Bliss\, Cell-nique and Karma Krew. Ticket locations TBA. With Brent Kuecker on bass. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769662/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769662/ DTSTAMP:20091023T175322 LAST-MODIFIED:20091023T175322 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/362178/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/15096/":Vancouver @ TBA\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100129 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Canadian Financing Forum DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551496/ ] Please join us in Vancouver for our next Canadian Financing Forum. The Canadian Financing Forum matches North American Corporate and VC investors with serious entrepreneurs looking to build world-class technology companies. The Forum is one of the most respected resources for North American investors who seek to recognize\, gain exposure to\, and facilitate partnerships with the best and most promising Technology entrepreneurs and companies that are based in Canada. We look forward to having you and your team join this exclusive group of business leaders and innovators at the Hyatt Hotel in Vancouver on January 27 & 28\, 2010 in Vancouver. 30-40 Companies presented have at the Canadian Financing Forum each year. Past presenters have raised over $1\,190 Million and 45% of the Presenting Companies attending the Canadian Financing Forum have successfully raised funds over the last 8 years (2001-2009). URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551496/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551496/ DTSTAMP:20090930T103817 LAST-MODIFIED:20090930T103817 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/752907/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/455653/":Hyatt Regency Hotel @ 655 Burrard Street - Grouse Room\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6C 2R7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100129T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Facilitate This! Group Leadership Skills for Youth Workers DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3068937/ ] Youth workers! Brush up on your group facilitation and youth engagement skills. You will pick up new (and really fun) methods and activities for leading youth groups\, exchange knowledge with your peers\, and learn the theory and value of peer support amongst youth. Specifically\, this course will focus on creating and fostering truly inclusive groups with a peer support model\; the roles\, responsibilities and methods of a group facilitator\; and the stages of group development and how to work effectively within each stage. Participants will practice their new skills so they can work confidently with youth groups. Call the Justice Institute to register at 604.528.5590 or 1.877.528.5591. Course Goal(s): Participants currently working with youth will gain deeper insight into the power of youth engagement and peer support. Youth workers will go back to their jobs with new tools for leading groups of youth and ensuring their groups are truly inclusive. Course Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course\, the learner will be able to: - explain theory\, benefits and limits of peer support amongst youth - lead groups of youth in engaging and meaningful activities Course Topics/Content: peer support\; youth voice\; youth engagement\; ice breakers\, team builders and energizers\; inclusivity (anti-oppression education)\; stages of group development Facilitators: Elsie Kipp and Romi Chandra URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3068937/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3068937/ DTSTAMP:20090708T112649 LAST-MODIFIED:20090708T112649 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/267554/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/24555/":Justice Institute of British Columbia @ 715 McBride Blvd\, New Westminster\, British Columbia V3L 5T4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100130T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:“Setting Goals and Clearing your Clutter” with Paul Talbot DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4233727/ ] Speaker: Paul Talbot\, Speaker\, Author & Coach Topic: “Setting Goals and Clearing your Clutter” Description: What a great time of year to set some goals and clear your clutter! Develop an Action Plan to simplify your life\, and have more time to enjoy and get in touch with what really matters to you. Too much of everything (plates\, glasses\, books etc.) you don't use\, clothes you don't wear\, magazines you don't read\, finances you cannot manage\, job that's too busy\, health that needs better care\, personal life that's off track\, too fast or going nowhere? His book\, "Clear the Clutter & Simplify your Life"\, will be available\, which has a section in it for seniors. Usual cost $20.00 per copy\, but for ladies attending on this day $15.00 per copy. About the Speaker/Author: http://www.dialaspeaker.com/about.htm Please mark this date on your calendar so you can hear this inspirational and entertaining speaker. LOCATION & COST 3rd Floor meeting room\, 411 Dunsmuir Street. Cost $4.00 at door. 12:30 pm registration & social\, 1-3 pm meeting and program. Includes light refreshments after talk. Door prizes. FUNDRAISER: Bring & buy small slightly used or new items. Recycle gifts. MEMBERSHIP: $20.00 per year. Guests welcome. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4233727/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4233727/ DTSTAMP:20090817T165510 LAST-MODIFIED:20090817T165510 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/85372/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/36939/":Mature Women's Network @ 3rd Floor\, 411 Dunsmuir Street\, Vancouver\, V6B 1X4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100205T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Tyrants Of Evil North American Tour 2010 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4880866/ ] All Ages: Tyrants Of Evil North American Tour 2010: Arch Enemy headline\, Exodus\, Arsis and MUTINY WITHIN support. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4880866/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4880866/ DTSTAMP:20091111T144519 LAST-MODIFIED:20091111T144519 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/202896/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/1526/":Commodore Ballroom @ 868 Granville\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100212T200000 DTEND:20100212230000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100301T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver BC DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1105868/ ] In 2010 Vancouver will be honored to host the 2010 Olympic Winter games. Please ride the Skytrain to and from the Vancouver International Airport and downtown Vancouver to help preserve the beauty of Vancouver. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1105868/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1105868/ DTSTAMP:20080916T203535 LAST-MODIFIED:20080916T203535 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/297903/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/2296/":BC Place Stadium @ 777 Pacific Blvd\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100213 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:2010 Winter Olympics DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2168527/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2168527/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2168527/ DTSTAMP:20090323T220257 LAST-MODIFIED:20090323T220257 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/243663/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/459245/":Olympic Village Vancouver @ Olympic Village\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100301 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Vancouver 2010: XXI Olympic Winter Games DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/60420/ ] 17 days of Olympic Games events in and around Vancouver\, BC. The web site has details and schedules as the countdown continues\; the full event schedule will be announced beginning in 2008. Note: The venue listed for this event\, BC Place Stadium\, is the site of the opening and closing ceremonies. The athletic events take place at venues stretching across 120km\, from Richmond south of Vancouver to the Whistler resort area north. For general information on the Olympic movement\, see the International Olympic Committee official site. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/60420/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/60420/ DTSTAMP:20060315T121429 LAST-MODIFIED:20060315T121429 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1982/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/2296/":BC Place Stadium @ 777 Pacific Blvd\, Vancouver\, British Columbia END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR