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* Big League Hockey Manager (Garber review) ****
Here's a locally created board game for all those hockey fans who have gone hoarse yelling at the refs, the linesmen, the players and most of all the managers for bad calls, bad trades and just generally for sometimes being %&$@&! idiots in not playing the game according to our rules! Four stars.
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* EAT Vancouver returns to centre-stage *****
Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting Need Not Cost a Fortune at EAT! Vancouver, The Everything Food + Cooking Festival™ -- May 25, 26 & 27, 2007 at BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, BC
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* Your Christmas Light Displays 2007: evalu8.org's 2007 Christmas Lights list *
 Here's this year's list. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the editors of evalu8.org. Enjoy!
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*Jungle Book 2 (Garber review) **
Our hero -- young Mowgli -- is back with a "sequel" to The Jungle Book, although to be truthful, in this case there never was a book, and there is barely any jungle, so two of the key elements are decidedly missing.
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*Looney Tunes: Back in Action (Keyes review) ****
This roller-coaster of a flick has been carefully calibrated to entertain both adults and their kids, but I'm betting that the adults will get a bigger kick out of it.
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*The Wild Thornberrys Movie (Waldman review) ***
 Dr. Dolittle lives! Or make that Ms. Dolittle. For in the deep jungles of modern Africa lives the Thornberry family. Parents Marianne and Nigel are British filmmakers out to do some exploration of the region's wildlife.
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2007 Vancouver International Children's Festival *
This year marks the Children's festival's 30th anniversary! May 14 - 21, Vanier Park, Vancouver, BC.
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87th Annual Vancouver Polar Bear Swim *
 The swim takes place at 2:30 p.m. on the first day of each new year at English Bay. To be a club member you must register before the swim. Registration takes place in front of the English Bay bathhouse from 12:30 p.m. each New Year's Day.
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9th Annual Enchanted Forest Christmas Lights *
December 3, 2005 - January 3, 2006, Surrey, BC
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9th Annual Festival of Lights Gibsons *
December 4 - 31, 2005, Gibsons, BC
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All Your Christmas Lights, 2006 *
Our 2006 list, and how to contact us in 2007.
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BabyZone.com *
BabyZone.com is North America's fastest growing Parenting website.
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Burnaby Skate with Santa 2004 *
December 18, 2004, Burnaby, BC
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Burnaby Special Event Skate - New Year's Day Disco Skate *
January 1, 2005, Burnaby, BC
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CBC announces kids fall lineup *
Alien Blobheads who emerge from a toilet and farm characters on Tractor Tom are among the newcomers on CBC kids' shows this fall.
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CelticFest Vancouver 2007 Festival picks ****
From March 14 to 18, 2007, the 4th Annual CelticFest Vancouver will present hundreds of local and international artists at more than 60 events scheduled at dozens of popular venues and two outdoor stages along Granville Street, downtown Vancouver, BC. Family-friendly!
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Chinese New Year of the Dog, 2006 *
The Lunar New Year -- or Chinese New Year -- started January 29; the Year of the Dog is celebrated in Vancouver's Chinatown all week.
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Cinderella - A Musical Christmas Pantomime *
If you've never seen a Christmas Pantomime before, then treat yourself and your family to this production! December 19, 2003 - January 10, 2004, Vancouver, BC.
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Crescent Beach Christmas Sail Past *
 December 14, 2005, Blaine, WA and Crescent Beach / White Rock, BC
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evalu8.org's Guide to EAT! Vancouver, 2008 *
The top ten essentials you need to know so the whole family will enjoy Vancouver's sixth annual EAT! Vancouver event.
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First Night 2005 (Whistler) *
December 31, 2004, Whistler, BC
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Goodtimes Entertainment *
Great resource for families on a budget -- buy children's animation packages, fitness and more.
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Hoskins' Christmas Festival of Lights And Trains 2005 *
Once again, the Hoskins have opened up their backyard to the annual Hoskins Festival of Lights. December 1, 2005 - January 2, 2006, Surrey, BC
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Make a Snowflake *
A fun online diversion, for kids of all ages! It's free!
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New Years Day Skate *
January 12, 2004, Vancouver, B.C.
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Olde Fashioned Christmas Festive Family Skate *
December 26, 2003, Langley, BC
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Park Theatre 2007 update *
The Park Theatre is going strong, despite Cambie Street construction.
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Pig out at the Pike Place Market *
Seattle's historic marketplace celebrates its centenary with food and festivities galore -- this weekend.
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Santa Ship Harbour Tours *
Victoria, BC -- December 17 to 24, 2005, 11 am to 4 pm -- and -- December 15, 2005 to December 31, 2005. As well, December 18th is the Annual Ships Christmas Lighting Contest.
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Steveston Salmon Festival 2003 *
Every year on Canada Day, Steveston holds their traditional "Steveston Salmon Festival."
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Ten ways to get to EAT! Vancouver *
Here are the ten top things you need to know to get the most out of EAT! Vancouver.
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The Great Big Boo! - The Ultimate Trick-or-Treat Experience *
A Family-Fun Spectacular at the Agrodome, Vancouver, BC
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Trent Arterberry: The Bigg Show *
Storyteller and mime Trent Arterberry is actually a composite person: a collection of endearing, intriguing characters. "The Bigg Show," Sunday, February 19th, 2006, 2:00 p.m., all-ages, North Vancouver, BC.
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Warning to parents: avoid Kenny vs. Spenny *
This isn't normally the best place to cover children's television, partly because I don't like kids but mostly because it's entirely the parents' call on what their precious progeny absorb from the small screen. Leave me out of it.
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Wildlights at Kamloops Wildlife Park *
December 9, 2005 - January 2, 2006, Kamloops, BC
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Winter Lights Christmas Magic Weekend *
November 28 and 29, 2003, Williams Lake, BC
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Your Christmas Light Displays 2006 *
Here's this year's list. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the editors of evalu8.org. Enjoy!
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*Chinese New Year Parade *
January 25, 2004, Vancouver, BC
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2003 Parade of Lights and Sound *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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20th Annual Country Christmas at Maplewood Farm *
December 7-8, 2005, North Vancouver, BC
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24 Days of Winter Peace in a Chinese Garden *
December 1 - 24, 2003, Vancouver, BC
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27th Annual Christmas Tree Craft Fair *
November 29, 2003, Agassiz, BC
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29th Juried Christmas Craft Fair *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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38th Annual Christmas Carol Week *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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7th Annual Kidsake Day *
Over 40 community groups participate in this informative and fun day for parents and kids of all ages. Richmond, BC, Sunday, July 17, 2005. Free admission.
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A Christmas Carol *
Sorry, finished for this year
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A Christmas Carole *
Sorry, over for 2003
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A Christmas Story *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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A Touch of Saltspring *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Abbotsford Arts Council Christmas Craft Fair *
November 24th, November 25th, and November 26th, 2006, Abbotsford, BC
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Aldergrove Festival Days Christmas Parade *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Alice In Wonderland 2005 *
A great, fun event -- for kids of all ages - December 1 to December 10, 2005, Surrey, BC
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Babes in Toyland *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Bear Wear 2003 *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Bizarre Bazaar *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Breakfast with Father Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Breakfast with Santa *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Breakfast with Santa 3 yrs+ *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Calgary Insider: Beyond the Stampede *
As Calgary gears up for the annual madness of its world-famous rodeo, The Globe's DAWN WALTON and PATRICK BRETHOUR explore the places that only locals know about, from the best breakfast joint in town to a fly-fishing spot in the middle of the city
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Canada Day 2003 on Granville Island *
Wearing red and white is your ticket to ride the ferries to Granville Island 2-for-1 and receive your official Canada Day tattoo! Great family fun.
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Canada Day Celebration 2003 at Richmond Park, Burnaby *
Celebrate Canada's birthday at Richmond Park, Burnaby, BC -- with games, entertainment and birthday cake for everyone. Ideal family fun.
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Canada Day in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, 2003, eh? *
We suppose you'll want to celebrate Canada Day 2003 with your Canuck peers, eh?
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Canada Ice Dance Theatre's Free Holiday Skate 2003 *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Canada Place hosts a party to celebrate Canada's 136th birthday *
This year's Canada Day celebration will be a themed country fair in the heart of Vancouver, BC
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Caribbean Street Festival 2003 Maple Ridge *
Sorry... finished for 2003
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Celebrate CANADA DAY on Granville Island with Fresh Hours and Fun Festivities *
Granville Island celebrates Canada Day with an island-wide family event, and a celebration of fresh hours at the Public Market and Net Loft "Open `til 7, seven days a week beginning July 1."
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Celebration of Light 2005 schedule *
July 27, July 30, August 3 & August 6, 2005, Vancouver, BC's English Bay
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Chilliwack Christmas Craft Crawl *
Sorry, finished for 2003.
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Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle *
Sorry, finished for this year
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Christmas From Around the World Trade Show *
Sorry, finished for this year.
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Christmas in Okanagan Lavender *
November 21 to 23 and November 28 to 30, 2003, Kelowna, BC
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Christmas in the Park/Santa Claus Parade *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Christmas in Williams Park *
December 9-14, 2003, Langley, BC
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Christmas With The Horses 2003 *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Christmas Wreath Making *
Sorry, finished for this year
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Chumstick Grange Christmas Bazaar *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Clueing in to Climate Change on Earth Day *
An exciting and educational multimedia activity for the whole family -- Vancouver, BC, April 22 to May 7, 2004
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CPR's Holiday Train is Coming *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Dickens Animated Christmas Village *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Dragonfly drinking *
November 24 - Dec. 1, 2003
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Elwoodettes Marionettes' Christmas Spirit 2003 *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Entertainment Book ****
By now, pretty well everyone is familiar with this money-saving coupon book. Now you can even save money on the book that saves you money!
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Esquimalt Arts & Crafts Society Christmas Craft Show *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Fairmont Empress Annual Festival of Trees *
November 18, 2005 - January 4, 2006, Victoria, BC
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Family Skate Dates *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Festive Pottery Show and Sale *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Fort Langley New Year's Family Party *
Sorry, over for 2003.
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Fourth of July 2003 celebrations and events *
A collection of events in the Pacific Northwest
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Free Holiday Skate *
Sorry, over for 2003
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From Heaven Came *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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G & I Shining Stars Annual Christmas Bazaar 2003 *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Gilfts for Myself and Others *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Holiday Pinecone Wreaths 12 ys+ *
Sorry, finished for 2003.
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Holiday Spectacular Lights Tour 10 to 15 years *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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HSBC Celebration of Light 2003 ****
Be among the 1.2 million people who view this event every year!
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Hyack Santa Claus Parade of Lights *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Last Chance Christmas Craft Show *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Latin Christmas Party *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Leavenworth Summer Theatre's Winter Show *
December 3-19, 2004 (see performance dates and times), Leavenworth, WA
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Living Nativity *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Magic of Christmas Carnival and Parade *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Maritime Museum’s Hidden Treasures Tours 2003 *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Metro Theatre's Cinderella 2003 *
December 19, 2003 to January 10, 2004, Vancouver, BC
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Mission Candlelight Parade *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Nelson Elementary School Christmas Craft Fair *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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New Year's Eve Gala - The Party 2004 at Canada Place *
Sorry, over for 2003.
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North Shore Canada Day Parade 2003 *
Tuesday, July 1, 2003, North Vancouver, BC
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O Tannenbaum *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Pacific National Exhibition 2002 -- It's the PNE all over again! *
Finished for this year...check back in early August, 2003!
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Peak of Christmas Festival Grouse Mountain *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Pioneer Christmas *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Play it Again Sam (We Mean Leonard): Park Theatre to Re-open *
The Park Theatre on Cambie Street in Vancouver, BC will re-open on May 24 with a number of films and events that focus on the community. To start the opening events on May 24 there will be two FREE screenings of the ever-popular film Casablanca.
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Polar Bear Swim *
January 2, 2004, White Rock, BC
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Preschool Holiday Party 3 to 5 yrs *
Sorry, finished for 2003.
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Roedde House Teddy Bear Christmas 2003 *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Royal Jubilee Hospital 13th Annual Crafts and Gift Show *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Santa Claus Parade *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Santa's Parade of Lights Cloverdale *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Santa's Workshop 3 to 12 yrs *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Scathing satire exposes the jugular *
How often do you get to see hilarious, average, misguided, swearing, spitting, scabby, drunk, cussing, struggling, mud-slinging, dirty, obscene, scheming, big-hearted, dim-witted, two-bit, scowly guys on stage?
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Sinterklaas and Santa Claus Parade *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Sixth Annual Royal Christmas Festival *
November 28-30, December 5-7, 2003, New Westminster, B.C.
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Skate With Santa *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Starlight Lantern Parade *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Stockings for the Hearth *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Storytime at Silk Purse *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Sunset Community Centre Canada Day 2003 celebrations *
July 1, 2003, 12noon to 4:00 p.m., Sunset Community Centre, Vancouver, BC.
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Surrey Celebrates Canada Day 2003 *
All-day activities and entertainment in Surrey, BC, July 1, 2003
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The Beach House Festival of Lights *
Sorry, finished for this year
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THE CARNIVAL BAND vs the Circus Dec 2003 *
Coming up: Winter Solstice Lantern Procession, Monday Dec. 22nd, 2003 -- on Granville Island...
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The Nutcracker: Bell Performing Arts Centre *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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The Nutcracker: Royal City Youth Ballet (Surrey Arts Centre) 2003 *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Theatrix Youtheatre's Frosty the Snowman 2003 *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Traditional Christmas Weekends *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Valentine Treats, recipes and crafts for the whole family ****
ISBN:0811825922
Even the littlest cherubs will join in the fun with simple nosegays and no-fuss "Peanut Butter with Love Sandwiches."
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VanDusen Seeds of Curiousity *
Saturday, February 22, 2003, Vancouver, BC. Admission by donation.
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Victorian Christmas 2003 *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Village of Lights *
Sorry, finished for this year
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Whistler WinterStart Festival *
Sorry, over for this year
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Whistler's Snow Scene 2003 *
Sorry... finished for 2003
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Wildlights 2005 *
Kamloops, BC, December 9, 2005 through January 2, 2006
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Winter Harp *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Winter Solstice Lantern Procession *
6:00 - 10:00 p.m., December 22, 2004, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
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YLFMS 8th Annual Winter Market *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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York House School's Celebration of Community 2003 *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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YourPlan-It dot com (Marg Meikle) *
Here's a super idea from Vancouver's "Answer Lady," Marg Meikle.
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