Stuff to do on BC Day

[Lise @ Work]

Thought you might be interested....   [P class=text1]Burnaby Village Museum - BC DAY FREE
Monday August 4th, BC DAY 11am to 4.30pm. FREE ADMISSION to the Burnaby Village Museum to celebrate BC Day. More info: vny!://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/
 The 55th anniversary of the Korean Cease-Fire, the 90th anniversary of the First World War Armistice, and the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of BC will be recognized on the Museum's site through static and mobile displays, historical interpretation and military band performances. Admission is FREE.

 Phone: 604.294.7450     Email [A href="mailto:[email protected]"][email protected][/A]

 

 [P class=text1]BURNABY FARMER'S MARKET NOW OPEN!
Now open every Saturday from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm till October 25. Located in north parking lot of City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, at teh entrance on Deer Lake Parkway opposite Burnaby Central High School. Come all, young and old!
 Market features organic & non-organic produce, plants, baking, honey, jams, salsas, beef, pottery and jewellery. A book exchange, children's play tent, toy exchange, and local musicians also provide entertainment for the whole family.  JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL BC DAY CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND:   [UL] [LI]First Nations storytime at 11.00 am and 1.00 pm  [LI]Coloring competition featuring First Nations subjects  [LI]Birthday cake, prizes and face painting  [UL] For a weekly schedule of farmers, crafters and community participants, please visit [A href="vny!://www.artisanmarkets.ca" target=_new]www.artisanmarkets.ca[/A]

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[Lise @ Work]

[FONT face="Comic Sans MS"]July 31 to August 3, 2008
2008 Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival.  Bring your friends and family and join us for one of the biggest events in the Sea to Sky Corridor. From Thursday, July 31st through Sunday, August 3rd its non-stop entertainment at the 51st Annual Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival! This community festival has something for everyone and is a great way to enjoy the BC Day Long weekend. There are music events, children's activities, a parade, wacky bed races, a 10 km run, pancake breakfast and two world class Loggers Sports Shows with competitors from all around the world.  This event showcases not only Squamish's rich heritage, but also it's strong and vibrant community spirit. We look forward to seeing you this summer! Visit us online at [/FONT][A href="vny!://www.squamishdays.ca/"][FONT face="Comic Sans MS"]www.squamishdays.ca[/FONT][/A][FONT face="Comic Sans MS"] for a complete list of the weekend's events.[/FONT]

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Monday, August 4  [FONT color=#ff0000]Abbotsford Agrifair ~[/FONT]   July 31 to August 4. Celebrating BC's 150th Birthday. A diamond event at a gem of a fair. Sunday worship in the park. Gate admission $5 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Regular price after 11:00 am. Parking $4. Free pancake breakfast by Psalm 23. Enjoy afternoon family fun. Racing pigs, logging shows, KidZone, CirKids Avatar. Evening performances by Andy Park and The Molnars. Check out all the fun on our website.   [A href="mailto:"][/A]  [A href="vny!://www.agrifair.ca/"][FONT color=#000066]www.agrifair.ca[/FONT][/A]   [HR align=left]  

Monday, August 4  [FONT color=#ff0000]FAITH, FUN & FELLOWSHIP AUGUST 4th-22nd 2008 in WESTBANK[/FONT]   You do not want to miss this vaction retreat full of faithbuilding messages lots of free time to reflect or swim in the lake or do watersports and ofcourse lots of great food! Visit us on our website for more details!   [A href="mailto:[email protected]"][FONT color=#000066][email protected][/FONT][/A]   [A href="vny!://www.faithbuilders.eu"][FONT color=#000066]www.faithbuilders.eu[/FONT][/A]    

[purelife]

Thanks Lise!  I'll probably check out the Farmer's Market.  

  I totally forgot about how close BC Day was!  YES!  Monday off!  

  I went the the Farmer's Market in New West.  It was small but managed to pick up a few things.  The veggies are really really expensive for organic.

[Michel]

     

[purelife]

I can't wait!  I bet next week is gonna go by slowly just to tease and taunt me...

[Michel]

       

[Lil Me]

Last BC Day, we went through the 176St truck crossing early (left home @ 6am)...bit of a wait, but better than the other border crossings.

[Michel]

     

[Sportsdude]

I've only used the I-5. At around 9-10pm ish they bring in the 'kid' border patrol newbies. He just looks at your licence and plates and lets you go....  

[purelife]

I was at the Trucking border last week and got there close to 6:45am.  If I was just 5 minutes late, I would've been lining up.  Even at 6:45, the lineup was a few cars away from the Duty Free shop.  About 2 months ago, if I was there at that time, I would be a few cars behind the checkout point.

  I would definitely go earlier.  But there's a trick at the Trucking border if there is a long line up.  

  Drive to Duty Free.  Buy something cheap (ie chocolates or whatever) and then flash the receipt to the Attendant.  You will then by-pass all the line and you're "that" much closer to FREEDOM!  LOL

[purelife]

Sportsdude wrote:
I've only used the I-5. At around 9-10pm ish they bring in the 'kid' border patrol newbies. He just looks at your licence and plates and lets you go....  
  Weekend vs weekday makes a difference to the line up.  And definitely a longer line up when it's a long weekend.

[Sportsdude]

True. I left on a Thursday night. That trip was cool. My friend thought it was silly to drive to Seattle then fly to St. Louis. I liked it.  

[Michel]

   

[Lise]

I'm staying away from the border during the long weekend. Not worth it.

[Lil Me]

Supposed to be sunny on Monday.  High of 24, or so "they" say.