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CHAIRS REPORT Park Board Committee Meeting April 10, 2017 Mar 4: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC Kitsilano Beach Park Chair Wiebe participated in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC at Kitsilano Beach Park with Emmanuel Arceneaux


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Park Board Committee Meeting

April 10, 2017

CHAIR’S REPORT

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Mar 4: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC

Kitsilano Beach Park

Chair Wiebe participated in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC at Kitsilano Beach Park with Emmanuel Arceneaux from BC Lions and David Eby, MLA.

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Mar 6: International Women’s Day

City Hall Council Chamber

Commissioners were invited to celebrate the International Women’s Day in the Council Chamber.

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Mar 6: Raise Your Hand Against Racism

Roundhouse Community Centre

Commissioners were invited to participate in the 3rd annual Raise Your Hand Against Racism campaign launched by Spice Radio.

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Mar 7: 2017 Celebration of Light Press Conference

Concord Pacific Place

Chair Wiebe spoke at press conference announcing launch of 2017 Celebration of Light.

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Mar 8: Tatlow and Volunteer Parks Open House

Volunteer Park

Commissioner Evans attended the Tatlow and Volunteer Parks Stream Restoration Open House.

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Mar 11: Bridge to SUCCESS Gala

The Westin Bayshore

Commissioner Kirby-Yung attended the Bridge to SUCCESS Gala. With SUCCESS CEO, Queenie Choo.

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Mar 11-12: Canada Sevens Vancouver

BC Place

Commissioners (pictured here are Vice Chair Shum and Commissioner Mackinnon) attended the Canada Sevens Tournament at BC Place.

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Mar 25: Engaging Actively Community Fair

Killarney Community Centre

Commissioners were invited to the Engaging Actively Community Fair at Killarney Community Centre.

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Mar 30: Cherry Jam Concert

Burrard SkyTrain Station

Chair Wiebe spoke at the Cherry Jam Concert downtown. With Linda Poole, Executive Director of Cherry Blossom Festival and Coleen Christie from CTV.

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Mar 30: Planting of Western Red Cedar

Oppenheimer Park

Commissioners attended the planting of a western red cedar in Oppenheimer Park. The cedar celebrates the park’s rich cultural history.

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Apr 2: Sakura Night Gala

Stanley Park Pavilion

Commissioners attended the third annual Sakura Night Gala at newly renovated Stanley Park Pavilion.

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Apr 4: Ireland Canada Monument Open House

Roundhouse Community Centre

Commissioner Crawford dropped into the Ireland Canada Monument Open House. With Jason Wegman, PWL Partnership, jil weaving and Rena Soutar from the Park Board.

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Apr 5: Proclamation of Cherry Blossom Month

City Hall

Chair Wiebe participated in the ceremony proclaiming April as official Cherry Blossom Month in Vancouver.

Photo Credit: Shea O’Neil

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Apr 6: Stanley Park Easter Train Media Event

Stanley Park Train

Chair Wiebe announced the launch of 2017 Easter Train in Stanley Park. With children from the neighbourhood daycare.

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Apr 7: CityStudio Hubbub

City Hall

Commissioner Evans with Mayor Robertson and City Manager Sadhu Johnston at CityStudio’s Hubbub

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Apr 8-9: Sakura Days Japan Fair

VanDusen Garden

The 2017 Sakura Days Japan Fair has returned to VanDusen Garden. Chair Wiebe, Commissioner Evans and Cherry Blossom Festival Executive Director Linda Poole.