Oct 1, 2006
to Oct 31, 2006

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Holidays and Celebrations
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month promoting breast cancer screening. The goal of this national campaign is to raise awareness about breast cancer issues, in particular the importance of early detection. The most visible activity is to wear the pink ribbon that shows your support and also helps remind women to perform breast examinations as well as scheduling mammograms. Visit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation website at www.cbcf.org for more info on events and volunteer opportunities.
Date: Sunday Oct 01, 2006 to Tuesday Oct 31, 2006
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

Oct 1, 2006
to Oct 31, 2006

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in Canada
Holidays and Celebrations
Date: Sunday Oct 01, 2006 to Tuesday Oct 31, 2006

Oct 1, 2006
to Oct 7, 2006

Mental Illness Awareness Week
Holidays and Celebrations
Date: Sunday Oct 01, 2006 to Saturday Oct 07, 2006
Mental Illness Awareness Week

Oct 2, 2006
to Oct 16, 2006
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Lantern Workshops
Park Board Events
Location: Riley Park Community Centre
Come make some beautiful lanterns at Riley Park Community Centre. $10 per lantern. Come join us on October 20, 2006 at Autumn Lantern Celebration where we will celebrate the spirit of community, creativity, and diversity at Riley Park with a night of light, magic, and creativity! Come in your costumes and bring your lanterns and join us for the Autumn Lantern Celebration Parade at Riley Park! Please join us for refreshments at 7:30 PM. If you would like to volunteer, please call 604-257-8642.
Date: Monday Oct 02, 2006 to Monday Oct 16, 2006
Contact: Riley Park 604-257-8545

Oct 7, 2006

Pavarana Founder's day
Holidays and Celebrations
This Buddhist holiday marks the end of the Rain's Retreat and in Canada it also celebrates the introduction of Buddhism to Canada in 1905.
Date: Saturday Oct 07, 2006

Oct 9, 2006

Thanksgiving Day - City Hall Closed
Holidays and Celebrations
The Canadian celebration of thanksgiving.
Date: Monday Oct 09, 2006

Oct 9, 2006
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Chris Hamilton Concert
Park Board Events
Location: Kerrisdale Community Centre
We are delighted to have popular children's musician Chris Hamilton back to perform songs from his new CD 'Boogie Child' and favourites like My Pet Dragon from his 'Sticky Situations' CD (nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for 'Outstanding Children's Recording'). His show is full of funny, high-energy music that gets kids and their parents dancing and singing along! For more info visit: www.chrishamilton.ca. The ticket price includes free admission to the Holiday Play Palace that same day. Tickets $6/person for those 2 yrs old and up.
Date: Monday Oct 09, 2006
Contact: 604-257-8100

Oct 11, 2006
2:00 PM

Special Council (Court of Revision - Land Averaging) - CANCELLED
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Wednesday Oct 11, 2006

Oct 11, 2006
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Personal Emergency Preparedness
NEPP Workshops
Location: Trout Lake Community Centre: 3350 Victoria Dr
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath.
Date: Wednesday Oct 11, 2006
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: (604) 257-6955

Oct 12, 2006
to Oct 16, 2006

Ghambar Ayathrem
Holidays and Celebrations
For Zoroastrains, this period of four days celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop and the return of the herds from pasture.
Date: Thursday Oct 12, 2006 to Monday Oct 16, 2006

Oct 12, 2006
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Personal Emergency Preparedness
NEPP Workshops
Location: Kesington Community Centre - 5175 Dumfries Street
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath.
Date: Thursday Oct 12, 2006
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: (604) 7186200

Oct 12, 2006
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workshop #1 (Basic Training) - Personal Emergency Preparedness
NEPP Workshops
Location: West Point Grey Community Centre
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath. This session will teach you to be prepared for any type of emergency or disaster you may be faced with. You will learn personal and family preparedness, how to develop a family emergency plan and how to perform a "home hazard hunt".
Date: Thursday Oct 12, 2006
More Information
Contact: (604) 257-8140

Oct 13, 2006
to Dec 29, 2006
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

South Asian Men's Network (35+yrs)
Park Board Events
Location: Renfrew Park Community Centre
Come and enjoy an afternoon of socializing, storytelling, game of cards or poetry reading and much more. Refreshments will be provided. Presentation on topics related to health and social welfare will be provided by guest speakers. Free with membership
Date: Friday Oct 13, 2006 to Friday Dec 29, 2006
Contact: Glenna Wong 604-257-8388

Oct 17, 2006
9:30 AM

Transportation and Traffic
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Oct 17, 2006

Oct 17, 2006
2:00 PM

Regular Council
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Oct 17, 2006

Oct 17, 2006
7:30 PM

Public Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Oct 17, 2006

Oct 18, 2006
9:30 AM

Business License Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Wednesday Oct 18, 2006
Agenda and Minutes

Oct 18, 2006
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Vancouver Police Board Regular Meeting - Open to the Public
Police Board Meetings (VPD)
Location: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Date: Wednesday Oct 18, 2006
Vancouver Police Board Meetings
Contact: Shona McGlashan, Executive Director, Vancouver Police Board 604.717.3170

Oct 18, 2006
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Personal Emergency Preparedness
NEPP Workshops
Location: Dunbar Community Centre - 4747 Dunbar Street - Room 202
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath.
Date: Wednesday Oct 18, 2006
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: (604) 222-6060

Oct 19, 2006

Laylat al-Qadr
Holidays and Celebrations
The Islamic celebration of the Night of Power commemorates the first revelation of the Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad in 610 CE. Begins in the evening.
Date: Thursday Oct 19, 2006

Oct 19, 2006
9:30 AM

City Services and Budgets
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Thursday Oct 19, 2006

Oct 19, 2006
2:00 PM

Planning and Environment
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Thursday Oct 19, 2006

Oct 19, 2006
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Personal Emergency Preparedness
NEPP Workshops
Location: Douglas Park Community Centre - 801 West 22nd Avenue - Orca Room
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath.
Date: Thursday Oct 19, 2006
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: (604) 257-8130

Oct 20, 2006

Birth of Bab
Holidays and Celebrations
The Baha'i faith celebration of the Bab's birth anniversary.
Date: Friday Oct 20, 2006

Oct 20, 2006
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Autumn Lantern Celebration
Park Board Events
Location: Riley Park
Celebrate the spirit of community, creativity, and diversity at Riley Park with a night of light, magic, and creativity! Come in your costumes and bring your lanterns and join us for the Autumn Lantern Celebration Parade at Riley Park! Please join us for refreshments at 7:30 PM. If you would like to volunteer, please call 604-257-8642.
Date: Friday Oct 20, 2006
Contact: Riley Park Community Centre 604-257-8545

Oct 21, 2006

Diwali
Holidays and Celebrations
The popular Hindu Festival of Lights.
Date: Saturday Oct 21, 2006

Oct 23, 2006

Eid al-Fitr
Holidays and Celebrations
This is the day that Muslims who are fasting for the month of the Ramadan break their fast.
Date: Monday Oct 23, 2006

Oct 24, 2006
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Personal Emergency Preparedness
NEPP Workshops
Location: West End Community Centre - 870 Denman Street
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath.
Date: Tuesday Oct 24, 2006
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: (604) 257-8333

Oct 25, 2006
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Retirement Planning Workshop
Park Board Events
Location: Riley Park Community Centre
Whether your retirement is just around the corner or a distant goal, everyone can benefit from this workshop. Vancity's retirement experts will review strategies to help you plan for retirement and sustain your retirement. Regardless of your age, you are sure to learn something new at this workshop.
Date: Wednesday Oct 25, 2006
Contact: 604-257-8545

Oct 26, 2006
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Personal Emergency Preparedness
NEPP Workshops
Location: Sunset Community Centre - 404 East 51st Ave - Multi A
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath.
Date: Thursday Oct 26, 2006
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: (604) 718-6505

Oct 28, 2006
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Halloween Boo Party
Park Board Events
Location: Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Get dressed up in your best Halloween costumes and join us for this fun family event! Enjoy a non-stop afternoon of games, crafts, treats, and more! Suitable for families with children of all ages. $3/child.
Date: Saturday Oct 28, 2006
Contact: 604-713-1888

Oct 28, 2006
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Personal Emergency Preparedness
NEPP Workshops
Location: Kitsilano Community Centre
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath.
Date: Saturday Oct 28, 2006
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: (604) 257-6976

Oct 31, 2006

Samhain
Holidays and Celebrations
The Wiccan celebration of the Celtic New Year. The dying God returns to the womb of the Goddess in preparation for rebirth at Yule.
Date: Tuesday Oct 31, 2006

Oct 31, 2006

Halloween
Holidays and Celebrations
The Canadian celebration of Halloween, when children dress up in costume and go door to door "trick or treating."
Date: Tuesday Oct 31, 2006

Oct 31, 2006
1:00 PM

Regular Council
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Oct 31, 2006

Nov 1, 2006
to Nov 30, 2006

World Diabetes Day is November 14, 2006 & November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Holidays and Celebrations
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, visit the Canadian Diabetes Association's website and find out more about how to prevent or manage this disease.
Date: Wednesday Nov 01, 2006 to Thursday Nov 30, 2006
Canadian Diabetes Association website

Nov 2, 2006
9:30 AM

City Services and Budgets
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Thursday Nov 02, 2006

Nov 2, 2006
2:00 PM

Planning and Environment
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Thursday Nov 02, 2006

Nov 2, 2006
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Personal Emergency Preparedness
NEPP Workshops
Location: Renfrew Park Community Centre - 2929 East 22nd Avenue
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath.
Date: Thursday Nov 02, 2006
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: (604) 257 - 8388

Nov 2, 2006
7:30 PM

Business License Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Thursday Nov 02, 2006

Nov 4, 2006
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Personal Emergency Preparedness
NEPP Workshops
Location: West End Community Centre - 870 Denman Street
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath.
Date: Saturday Nov 04, 2006
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: (604) 257-8333

Nov 5, 2006

Lokasha Jayanti (Jainism)
Holidays and Celebrations
The full moon of the first month in the traditional Indian luni-solar calendar is the time that Jains celebrate the birth of revered scholarly persons.
Date: Sunday Nov 05, 2006

Nov 5, 2006

Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Holidays and Celebrations
Guru Nanak is the founder of the Sikh faith and the first of the Ten Gurus.
Date: Sunday Nov 05, 2006

Nov 7, 2006
7:30 PM

Court of Revision (Eng)
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Nov 07, 2006

Nov 8, 2006
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Personal Emergency Preparedness
NEPP Workshops
Location: Kitsilano Community Centre
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath.
Date: Wednesday Nov 08, 2006
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: (604) 257-6976

Nov 9, 2006
9:30 AM

Business License Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Thursday Nov 09, 2006

Nov 9, 2006
to Nov 16, 2006
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Pre-Teen - Healthy Relationships Workshop
Park Board Events
Location: Riley Park Community Centre
As your child grows up, your relationship changes. As a pre-teen, your child may seem to be so young and so old at the same time. They are exploring their independence and new social relationships while looking to you to tuck them in bed at night. Fashion, media, music, body image, peers, and different ideas and actions seem to be having greater influence and parents often wonder where their influence has gone. Underneath it all, your child is still young and needs your guidance and protection. Explore ways to remain close with your children while also allowing them to grow and be independent. Knowing that their parents are there to provide support, values and knowledge as they face the changing times of adolescence provides the foundation children need, even if they don't let you know they appreciate it at the time. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Cost: $30/ 2 sessions
Date: Thursday Nov 09, 2006 to Thursday Nov 16, 2006
Contact: 604-257-8545

Nov 9, 2006
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workshop # 1 (Basic Training - Personal Emergency Prepardeness)
NEPP Workshops
Location: Hastings Community Centre
Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Being prepared could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath.
Date: Thursday Nov 09, 2006
More Information
Contact: Tel: (604) 718-6222

Nov 11, 2006

Rememberance Day - City Hall Closed
Holidays and Celebrations
The Canadian holiday that remembers veterans.
Date: Saturday Nov 11, 2006

Nov 14, 2006
9:30 AM

Transportation and Traffic
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Nov 14, 2006