Mashed Thoughts: Weekend Events (Nov 9

Weekend Events (Nov 9 - 12)

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Remember to wear a poppy on Remembrance Day! Have a great long weekend everyone!

Friday, November 9, 2012

Vancouver Yoga Convention and Show
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Friday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm - Saturday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm - Sunday
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre - Hall A
Learn all about Yoga by spending time shopping amongst 100 + conscious minded organizations and companies offering products and services inline with your mindful attitudes. Show Floor Admission is $15 for 3 days November 9-11, 2012 or print out a free ticket from YYoga's Facebook here.

Forever Red Launch Event
5:30pm
Bath & Body Works, Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby, BC
Join us for the celebration of the launch of NEW Forever Red™ — our most luxurious fragrance ever! Friday, November 9th at 5:30pm - *Receive an exclusive FREE GIFT with any NEW Forever Red™ purchase! - Live DJ & music! - Have a chance to win a $25 Bath & Body Works gift card every 30 minutes of the party!

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Vancouver Winter Farmers Market
10:00am - 2:00pm every Saturday (closed December 29) November 3, 2011 - April 27
30th and Ontario Street in the East Parking lot and Plaza of Nat Bailey Stadium
Support your local farmers! 60+ vendors, hot food, music! Rain or Shine!

MEC Snowfest
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
MEC Vancouver (in-store and on the roof), 130 West Broadway Vancouver, BC
MEC Snowfest Vancouver is an urban celebration of snow sports and the winter environment in Beautiful British Columbia. Snowfest is a free event for all ages offering informative clinics and workshops, the latest gear from the best brands, a kid’s area, and is home to our legendary Snow Swap!

Vancouver Health Show
10:00am - 6:00pm
Vancouver Convention Centre East, Hall B
The Health Shows provide new, reliable and practical diet, supplement, exercise and lifestyle tips that promote healthier living. There’s something for everyone between the daily roster of inspiring seminars with Canada’s leading health experts. Explore the aisles enjoying an abundance of tasty food, learn about cutting-edge health products, services and fitness techniques, relax with a bodywork treatment, shopping with special event pricing and discover the latest trends. Keynote speakers will be Tommy Europe and Brad King. $10 adult admission or try to win ticket from the Carrotlines blog, they also have a 2 for 1 coupon.

Baker's Market
11:00am - 3:00pm (Oct 6 - Dec 8)
Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver
We are excited to announce that the Baker's Market in Vancouver will be opening again in the Fall of 2012. Starting Oct. 6 - Dec. 8, for 9 Saturdays, (closed Oct. 27) we'll be at the Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 1C7, selling sweet and savoury baked goodies to the local community.

Vancouver Celebrates Diwali Festival

3:00pm – 8:00pm

Roundhouse Community Centre , 181 Roundhouse Mews

The 9th annual Dawali Festival is proud to bring an exciting and multicultural array of artists for our growing audience. Over the course of 5 events at locations across the city, we’ll be presenting several dozens of musicians and dancers, plus a dazzling list of interactive workshops, exhibitions and opportunities for young and old. Admission by donation (suggested $5)

Vancouver Yoga Convention and Show

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Friday

10:00 am – 8:00 pm - Saturday

10:00 am – 6:00 pm - Sunday

Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre - Hall A

Learn all about Yoga by spending time shopping amongst 100 + conscious minded organizations and companies offering products and services inline with your mindful attitudes. Show Floor Admission is $15 for 3 days November 9-11, 2012 or print out a free ticket from YYoga's Facebook here.

Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day in Vancouver
8:00am - lighting of Olympic Cauldron, Jack Poole Plaza
10:00am - Vancouver’s main Remembrance Day Ceremony and Parade, Cenotaph at Victory Square, West Hastings Street (between Cambie and Hamilton)
The ceremony at 8am, aimed at saluting the new generation of Canadians who serve our country, is marked by the hand over of Canada’s flag from a senior veteran to a member of Canada’s new generation of veterans as the cauldron flames come to life. The program at Victory Square begins with a performance by the Vancouver Bach Youth Choir starting at 10:00am. Led by Vancouver Flag Party, the parade of veterans, military marching units and bands will arrive at Victory Square as the ceremony begins at 10:30am. The Last Post will be sounded, followed by two minutes of silence, Reveille and the Lament. Weather permitting, the RCAF will conduct a fly-past moments later.

Vancouver Yoga Convention and Show

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Friday

10:00 am – 8:00 pm - Saturday

10:00 am – 6:00 pm - Sunday

Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre - Hall A

Vancouver Private School Expo - Registration required. Use promo code "HELP"
10:30 am - Remembrance Day observance
11:30 am - Info Seminars
12:00 – 4:00 pm - Exhibit Hall
The Westin Bayshore 1601, Bayshore Drive Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4
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 Vancouver and elsewhere throughout British Columbia. Vancouver schools present will include elementary, middle and secondary schools, boys and girls schools and private schools from Victoria and Vancouver Island.

Vancouver Health Show
11:15am - 5:15pm
Vancouver Convention Centre East, Hall B
The Health Shows provide new, reliable and practical diet, supplement, exercise and lifestyle tips that promote healthier living. There’s something for everyone between the daily roster of inspiring seminars with Canada’s leading health experts. Explore the aisles enjoying an abundance of tasty food, learn about cutting-edge health products, services and fitness techniques, relax with a bodywork treatment, shopping with special event pricing and discover the latest trends. Keynote speakers will be Tommy Europe and Brad King. $10 adult admission or try to win ticket from the Carrotlines blog, they also have a 2 for 1 coupon.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Call of Duty: Black Ops II Midnight Launch at Futureshop
9:00pm - 11:59pm
Futureshop Granville & Robson, 798 Granville Street, Vancouver
Be the first to play Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Join the LG street teams at Robson and Granville to play on interactive units and experience Black Ops II in 3D! Line up early to win COD swag! Random Draw of a LG 47" Smart Cinema 3D LED TV with Dual Play and 5.1 Channel Blu-ray Home Theatre system.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II Midnight Launch at BestBuy
9:00pm - 11:59pm
BestBuy Cambie, 2220 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Be one of the first to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 with XBox Street Teams. Line up for your chance to win a 250GB XBox console. Dress up for your chance to win an XBox Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Care Package. Meet one of the game developers starting at 10pm.

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Jenny

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