#5 Little Ladners

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Parents share 1st family photos with their 'miracle' quintuplets dressed in cute outfits

The parents of miracle quintuplets born in Mississippi shared the first photo of their babies as they celebrated their first Easter at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Couple Haylee and Shawn Ladner had the best day of their lives when they held their quintuplets for the first time in February. However, they only got to hold them individually. Finally this Sunday, they were able to…

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5 books and 5 fics

@waxwing-saint made me do it

I always have a hard time making lists, especially lists of favorites because there are far too many to remember, and I had to set a rule for myself to narrow it down. Pick things that stayed with me. That’s it. So, these are the ones that made me think or feel or put me in a weeklong introspective funk.

Books

Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield. My most recently finished read. Both @sosh022 and @waxwing-saint recommended this to me and it’s been years since any book has hit me as hard as this one did. The love, the frustration, the inevitability, every page felt so real. Some days I managed a whopping 30 pages but most days it was 2-8. The words were just too good to let them fly by without holding onto them for a little while.

Just Kids by Patti Smith. I’ve been a fan of her music since I was a kid so when I picked up this memoir I was only familiar with that and her poetry. It’s a story of her youth and friendship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe, and her writing is so compelling that her reminiscences filled my head and heart as only a poet could. Highly recommend even if you don’t know her music.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. I bought this the year it was published and I would read it at least once a year for years afterwards. When the movie came out, I couldn’t see it, and I still haven’t seen it, even though I think this year might finally be when I do. The story is just too close to me.

There There by Tommy Orange. Stories about clashing identities, of being a part of two worlds and also neither, are always very interesting to me. And this one was just so visceral in its anger and sadness, it swallowed me up.

Nightshift by Kiare Ladner. Ok I’m cheating a bit here since I haven’t finished it yet, and I don’t normally recommend books I haven’t finished, but this book makes me squirm and I need others to squirm with me. Have you ever met someone and became instantly obsessed with being their friend (and maybe more) and when you did, you got caught up with that feeling that you’re finally being true to yourself but maybe also molding yourself into someone you’re not? That’s this book. And it’s a drama so the discomfort and stakes feel higher. I have no idea how it’s going to end, but I’m probably going to do more squirming and cringing in self-recognition along the way.

Fics

i’ll take the desert, you take the coast by @searidings. Supercorp. I absolutely adore this fic, I love all of searidings’ fics, but this one blew me away when it was first posted and it still does. I love a Lena that holds a post-reveal grudge. I love that she holds onto it for so long. It’s beautiful and sad and angry and I reread it every few months.

Vertigo by Yoshiyuki_Ly. Fleurmione. This fic inspires strong feelings in people, and given the ending, I can understand why. Fleur is a Slytherin and she’s got major childhood trauma and her characterization is colder and harder than we’ve ever seen her. But the hesitant romance that builds with Hermione is so sweet and real, it’s one of my favorites. There’s also a sequel on ffn if you’re interested.

Falling Towards Something (It Might Just Be You) by @thewaywedo33. Fleurmione. Another take on a darker/grey Fleur. A bit angsty, character driven, and you’ll have so many questions about what’s going on in the wider world, but all that really matters is that this Fleur can’t stay away from Hermione even though they’re not really on the same side, and I love their gradual acceptance of it, until it all comes to a head and choices have to be made.

Personal Jesus by @perfectly--random. Fleurmione. A non-magical AU that hits you in the gut and I won’t say anymore because it’s just that good. Wonderful angst.

The Arctic Station by @foragewrites. Supercorp. One of my favorite Supercorp premises is post-reveal angst and eventual reconciliation, and this fic does it so well, all couched in a stranded/survival story. It’s amazing.

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Because I limited myself to completed fics, I left out some really great ones. Danse Avec la Vie (fleurmione) by Sosh_022/@sosh022, Once In A Lifetime (Sansaery) by MsCFH/ @hell-much and We court our own Captivity / than Thrones more great and innocent; (Sansaery) by heart_nouveau. Danse and Once In A Lifetime are in progress so my list will probably change when they finish.

Whew that was tough. If you’re reading this, go on and give it a try. One person I’ll call out is @sleepingontheway. 😊

[sonyclasica]

BANDA SONORA ORIGINAL

BANDA SONORA ORIGINAL DE ALMOST FAMOUS: THE MUSICAL

Sony Masterworks Broadway, junto con los productores Lia Vollack y Michael Cassel, anuncian el próximo lanzamiento de Almost Famous - Original Broadway Cast Recording el 21 de abril de 2023. Ya disponible el single adelanto “1973″.

Reserva el álbum AQUÍ

Escucha “1973″ AQUÍ

El álbum ha sido producido por Scott M. Riesett, Tom Kitt y Cameron Crowe, y cuenta con música original de Kitt con los productores ejecutivos Scott Farthing y Vollack, y presenta música original de Kitt con letra de Crowe y Kitt. Fue grabado y mezclado por Roy Hendrickson, con grabación adicional de Ian Kagey, en noviembre de 2022 en Power Station at BerkleeNYC, Nueva York, NY, y en febrero de 2020 en Sear Sound, Nueva York, NY.

Junto con el anuncio de la reserva se estrena el nuevo tema "1973", interpretado por Casey Likes, Emily Schultheis, Anika Larsen y compañía. "1973" es el número de apertura del musical y el quinto sencillo disponible de la próxima grabación original del reparto de Broadway de Almost Famous, tras el lanzamiento de "No Friends", "Morocco", "The Night-Time Sky's Got Nothing on You" y "Everybody's Coming Together".

ALMOST FAMOUS (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING)

TRACKLIST DEL CD

1.        1973

2.        Who Are You  With?

3.        Ramble On

4.        Fever Dog

5.        Morocco

6.        It's All  Happening

7.        Everybody's  Coming Together

8.       The Night-Time  Sky's Got Nothing on You

9.        No Friends

10.     Something Real

11.     Tiny Dancer

12.     Stick Around

13.     Elaine's  Lecture

14.    It Ain't Easy /  It's All Happening (Reprise)

15.     Listen to Me

16.     The Wind

17.    Lost in New York  City / River

18.     The Real World

19.     Goodbye / New  Day Coming

20.     Finale:  Everybody's Coming Together

21.     Fever Dog Bows

22.    He Knows Too  Little (And I Know Too Much) (Bonus Track)

 TRACKLIST DIGITAL

  1973

  Who  Are You With?

  Ramble On

  Fever Dog

  Morocco      

  It's All Happening

  Everybody's Coming Together

  The Night-Time Sky's Got Nothing on You

  No Friends

  Simple Man

  Something Real

  Tiny Dancer

  Stick Around

  Elaine's Lecture

  It Ain't Easy / It's All Happening (Reprise)

  Listen to Me

  The Wind

  Lost in New York City / River

  The Real World

  Goodbye / New Day Coming

  Finale: Everybody's Coming Together

  Fever Dog Bows

  He Knows Too Little (And I Know Too Much) (Bonus Track)

  Anything's Possible (Bonus Track)

  Almost Famous se estrenó en Broadway en el Bernard B. Jacobs Theater de Nueva York el 3 de noviembre de 2022 y se mantuvo en cartel durante 30 funciones de preestreno y 77 representaciones. Su última representación tuvo lugar el 8 de enero de 2023.

Almost Famous (Casi famosos), el nuevo musical con guion y letra de Cameron Crowe, ganador de un Oscar® y un Grammy®, basado en su icónica película, cuenta con música y letra de Tom Kitt, ganador de un Tony, un Grammy, un Emmy y un Pulitzer®, dirección de Jeremy Herrin, nominado a los premios Tony y Olivier®, y coreografía de Sarah O'Gleby.

La producción estuvo protagonizada por Chris Wood, la nominada al premio Tony® Anika Larsen, Solea Pfeiffer, Drew Gehling, Rob Colletti y presentó a Casey Likes. La compañía incluye a Matt Bittner, Chad Burris, Gerard Canonico, Julia Cassandra, Brandon Contreras, Jakeim Hart, Van Hughes, Jana Djenne Jackson, Katie Ladner, Danny Lindgren, Erica Mansfield, Alisa Melendez, Kevin Trinio Perdido, Andrew Poston, Emily Schultheis, Daniel Sovich, Libby Winters, y Matthew C. Yee.

El equipo de diseño de Almost Famous incluía al ganador de dos premios Tony® y un Emmy® Derek McLane (diseño escénico y de proyección), al ganador de dos premios Tony® David Zinn (diseño de vestuario), a la ganadora de siete premios Tony® Natasha Katz (diseño de iluminación), al ganador de un premio Tony® Peter Hylenski (diseño de sonido), a Tom Kitt (orquestaciones y arreglos), Bryan Perri (dirección musical), AnnMarie Milazzo (diseño vocal), Luc Verschueren (diseñador de peluquería, pelucas y maquillaje), Lorenzo Pisoni (coordinador de movimiento físico), Jim Carnahan (director de casting), Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Jillian Robbins, Devin Keudell (productores ejecutivos) y Bespoke Theatricals (dirección general).

SINOPSIS DE ALMOST FAMOUS, EL NUEVO MUSICAL

Es el año 1973 y pasan muchas cosas. Led Zeppelin es el rey, Richard Nixon es presidente y un idealista William Miller, de 15 años, es aspirante a periodista musical. Cuando la revista Rolling Stone lo contrata para salir de gira con una banda prometedora, William se ve empujado al circo del rock and roll, donde chocan su amor por la música, su anhelo de amistad y su integridad como escritor. Almost Famous es un animado relato sobre los fans, la familia y los inolvidables personajes que conocerá por el camino. ¡Sube el volumen!

 CONECTA CON ALMOST FAMOUS

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  CONECTA CON MASTERWORKS BROADWAY

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2022 Book List

The time has come! My favourite time of the year to reflect on a year of reading! Please enjoy the photo above as the cozy refuge that is Daunts Books in London shot on film.

A few thoughts on this year of reading. In summation, I fell quite short in my expectations of the quantity of what I wanted to read this year. Whether that be a challenging start to the year, or a very busy work season, I consumed less this year than I hope to. With all of that being said, I am quite a fan of most of the things I read this year. Please enjoy my highlights!

1: My Body by Emily Ratajkowski: An incredibly personal set of essays that explored her relationship with her body that was honest, flawed, and fascinating.

2: Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside by Nick Offerman: While long and full of words I had to look up, I thoroughly enjoyed the thoughts Nick Offerman shared about society and our relationship to the land we live on.

3: The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan: A really engaging fantasy read by one of my favourite audiobook narrators. Loved the character development and the unique magical elements.

4: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty: This one of the first books I read from Reese's bookclub and I have to say, she has never disappointed me yet! A great complicated mystery with a fascinating set of female friendships.

5: Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jensen Reid: I read three books but this talented author this year! She has a knack for writing glamourous books about beautiful and haunted young women that I just find so easy to get lost in.

6: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid: Another TJR read that was worth the hype. I loved the unexpected story line in this.

7: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: I very much enjoyed this unique concept for a book. This book successfully subverts expectations and you can't help but viewing life a little differently after experiencing this novel.

8: Dreams of Joy by Lisa See: An absolutely heartbreaking novel full of nuance and interesting history. I adored the layered relationships sprinkled throughout.

9: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah: By far one of the best books I read this year. I'm not normally one for WW2 stories, but this story was gripping in every way. Strong women will always be my favourite to read about.

10: The Complete Works of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: A reread that I will never tire of. There's something so fascinating about the dynamic between Watson and Holmes that I will never not want to contemplate.

11: Night Shift by Kiare Ladner: This was one of those books that was uncomfortable to read due to unlikable characters. The people in this story were unlikeable, complicated, and illogical which pushed me out of my normal story comfort zone.

12: The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly: Just a delightful easy read about 3 generations of women navigating the world in unconventional ways.

13: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas: Having seen all the hype on Tik Tok over these novels, I took the plunge and have read the first three novels in this series. They have fast been devoured in my love for this world Sarah created. Perhaps why this series resonates well with me, is that it is fantasy actually written for women by women. There's so much to love in the depiction of romantic relationships actually being equal, women being just as fierce fighters as men, and the subversion of stereotypes. This was one of my reading highlights of the year!

Thanks for following along my reading journey.

You can follow along on Goodreads under the username: Laura Marazzi

Happy reading!

[rickchung]

School’s Out: June 2020

Metro Vancouver Events Calendar:

Now-Oct. 25: Mount Pleasant Farmers Market @ Dude Chilling Park / Kitsilano Farmers Market @ Kitsilano Community Centre (every Sunday)

Now-Oct. 24: Riley Park Farmers Market @ Nat Bailey Stadium / West End Farmers Market @ Comox Street (every Saturday)

Now-July 31: BMO Vancouver Marathon (virtual race)

Now-July 18: Indian Summer Festival (digital season)

Now-June 7: Vancouver Craft Beer Week

June 4: VIFF Creator Talk: Graeme Manson, Snowpiercer / June 4: Italian Day @ Commercial Drive

June 5-7: Got Craft? Virtual Market

June 6: Dan Mangan: Nice, Nice, Very Nice Vol. 2 (an online performance) / Hats Off Day @ Burnaby Heights

June 10: Alumni UBC: Craft Beer Revolution

June 12: Red Truck Beer Company Live Music Nights

June 13: BAF Gallery: Opening Day with Jackie Dives, Katie So & Caitlin Almond

June 14 & 28: Ladner Village Market

June 17: CBC Unmasking Racism Town Hall

June 18-27: Upintheair Theater: e-Volver Festival

June 18-26: DOXA Documentary Film Festival (online)

June 18: VIFF Creator Talk: Liz Tigelaar, Little Fires Everywhere

June 20: Dan Mangan: Oh Fortune (an online performance)

June 28: Greek Day on Broadway

[thediaryofatheatrekid]

Casting Goals: Into the Woods

1. Alistair Brammer as The Baker 2. Siobhan Dillon as The Baker’s Wife 3. Stephanie J. Block as The Witch 4. Brittney Johnson as Cinderella 5. Ethan Le Phong as Jack 6. Katie Ladner as Little Red Riding Hood 7. Casey Garvin as Cinderella’s Prince/The Wolf 8. Samantha Hill as Rapunzel/Cinderella’s Mother (Cinderella u/s) 9. Jordan Donica as Rapunzel’s Prince (Cinderella’s Prince/The Wolf u/s) 10. Jackie Hoffman as Jack’s Mother/Granny/Giant 11. Danny Burstein as Narrator/Mysterious Man 12. Taylor Louderman as Florinda (Baker’s Wife u/s, Little Red u/s) 13. Chelsea Emma Franko as Lucinda (Little Red u/s) 14. Donna Murphy as Cinderella’s Stepmother

Honorable Mentions: Ashley Park as Cinderella Carolyn Maitland as The Baker’s Wife Corbin Bleu as Cinderella’s Prince/The Wolf Jessica Keenan Wynn as The Baker’s Wife

[haialliecat]

Sandcastles

The day was super hot and J said “let’s go to the beach” I love how impulsive he is. So we packed up and headed out, he took me to Ladner and talked about his past with me. I love how open he is about his life, good and the bad. When we reached the beach of course Roxy was asleep so we drove around some more and talked, he showed me his old high schools and talked about his life, a few experiences he’s had. He seems to open up to me pretty easily. I really like that he trusts me enough to share things with me. When Roxy woke up we returned to the beach and took her out, there was a small scare as J informed me we had to avoid a tent of about 5-6 guys. So we walked past and picked a nice spot. I took out the beach toys and started showing Roxy how to build sandcastles as J was digging a big hole (low-key hoping Roxy was going to fall in.) J went down to the water to fill up some sand toys, so the castle would stay stable. Roxy dumped out the water several times but every time he went back, and he even brought Roxy with him. I stayed on the beach, but they looked really cute together. Roxy soon grew comfortable with another little child on the beach and their toys, J and I followed her apologizing to all the people my little duck was interrupting but nobody seemed bothered in fact everyone was telling us how cute she was. After we had packed up from the beach we drove to the McDonald's and had a very messy, greasy meal which was really great. It was a very family vibe. After putting Roxy to bed we cuddled, had sex, talked but like the most important thing I can take away from it is that I very much love J and want to marry him. 

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Katie webber broadway age

#KATIE WEBBER BROADWAY AGE DOWNLOAD#

Katie Webber with fellow cast members of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical. Jukebox musical about the singer Tina Turner, her rise to stardom while facing the odds of age, gender, race and a malevolent husband filled with violence. I even have a food blog where I post delicious and healthy recipes: recipient Bahiyah Hibah ( Moulin Rouge!) and Actors' Equity Business Rep David Westphal help Katie Webber don the robe I packed a suitcase, got on a plane, and never looked back! That's how I got my Equity card!”īroadway Chorus Credits: 8 ( Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Honeymoon in Vegas, Jersey Boys, Catch Me If You Can, Rock of Ages, Memphis, Wicked)įun Fact: “I am a certified holistic nutritionist and I love to cook! Cooking is another creative outlet that lights me up. Memphis (Aug 05, 2012) Performer: Katie Webber Ensemble Musical Original. Six months later I received a call that I got the job on Broadway and they would need me to start days later. Catch Me If You Can (Sep 04, 2011) Performer: Katie Webber Ensemble Understudy: Katie Webber Brenda Strong Musical Comedy Original. How I Got My Equity Card: “When I lived in California, I went (as a non-union member) to the ECC for Wicked in LA. Coleman began taking dance lessons at the age of 5 at SMAPA. But my best training came from my hometown dance teacher Elaine McCarthy of Elaine's Dance Studio! (Skuttle), The Sound of Music (Kurt), Seussical the Musical (Vlad Vladikoff), Hansel and Gretel.

#KATIE WEBBER BROADWAY AGE DOWNLOAD#

Professional Training: BA in Dance from San Jose State University. Download this stock image: Katie Webber and Alex Ward The Rock Of Ages After Party, the current Broadway cast sends off the First National Tour in. I met some of my very best friends there! Ben Laxton 11 (Book of Mormon) Katie Ladner 15 (Sunset Blvd, Wicked). And now, getting to be a small slice of the legacy feels incredibly surreal and special. Rebecca Covington Webber (Motown: The Musical, Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. I was born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA, and as a competitive dancer, I was exposed to healthy ways of living and eating, but I struggled immensely with disordered eating patterns. “Receiving the Legacy Robe is such an honor! I remember hearing about the robe ceremony when I was a little girl and I thought it sounded so magical. As a Broadway dancer, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and mom, I truly understand the need for healthy and delicious food, made simple.

[sunshinetoday]

“It’s been 13 weeks since our favourite show is back in production!! Let’s see what happened in this week. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. week summaries.

*Clicking on links will take you to the original posting of the video/article/tweet… X marks the posting of linked content on Tumblr. It takes you to the post of the Tumblrino who posted it here.*

This week started with some interesting filming news (1 November) and pictures from Ladner. A library has been turned into the Mud Lick police station for filming, exterior scenes were scheduled to involve vehicles and exposed prop weapons and Mulder and Scully were spotted driving through the area and were heard bickering outside this ridiculously named police station. (X) 

We got a couple of pictures of them filming, and Gillian surely looks like someone who is having fun! 😊 (X)

Night filming continued in Ladner Harbour Park, where Mulder and Scully were driving a car down the road across from the Marina (X)

Next up some rumours, speculations about Chanelle Peloso playing a character named Emily Van De Kamp. Later on, more information about the whole Van de Kamp family, appearing - according to IMDB’s page - in Episode 5. (X)

We got another very funny #tbt from @gillianaofficial ; Just like old times only younger.#tbt #TheXFiles #wishfulthinking (X)

First announcement concerning the 25th anniversary of The X-files! 

The X-Fest, celebration of 25th anniversary with panels, Q&As and many guests, in March 2018 (X)

The new videos from NYCC 2017 gave us David Duchovny explaining the nature of the show: “ It’s like did we have a love scene last week and now we are doing this? Now we are acting like we never even held hands? There is a little bit of that to the nature of our show.“ (X)

Both Gillian and David mentioned how much they love working on the show and how much they love the people they work with...another sweet moment of the interviews. (X)

I think it is safe to say that we are already very hopeful and excited about the new season as all the information we are gathering points to a very aesthetic, back to the beginning, old-style X-files episodes... And in this week what made us believe even more - other than the bickering story😍 - is Mitch Pileggi and his conversation with David: “This is vintage Mulder and Scully. This is classic. This is throwback. This is what made the fans fall in love with the show. The way you guys are talking to each other” (X)

Filming news:

#TheXFiles Fox Mulder & Dana Scully (David Duchovny & Gillian Anderson) drive through Ladner today. (X)

Night shoot in Ladner Harbour Park. (X)

Signs for Zelda around SW Marine Drive and Dunbar (X)

Press of the week:

Gillian Anderson Is Here With the Best The X-Files Throwback Photo...Ever (X)

Ask Ausiello: Spoilers (X)

30 Reasons The X-Files Fans Love Fox Mulder  (X)

Interviews/Videos of the week:

NYCC 2017: The X-Files Gillian Anderson (X)

NYCC 2017: The X-Files star David Duchovny (X)

NYCC 2017: The X-Files Mitch Pileggi (X)

In other news this week;

Netflix’s Haunting of Hill House Casts Annabeth Gish (X)

Gillian Anderson attending HFPA Golden Globes Party in London (X)

Annabeth Gish is the next guest announcement for The X-Fest (X)

Some awesome gifsets, pictures, videos and fan arts:

Gillian Anderson & David Duchovny: The Drunk Files (fan video) by @justholdinghandsok

The X-Files (1993) [1600 x 2260]  by @megustadisto  

“Nice pumpkin, Scully.” “You too, Mulder.” @throughtimeandstarlight

The X-Files November wallpaper @touchedbymisha

 inspired by @gillianaofficial #tbt and the Season 11 trailer 

Agent Reyes. I like her. @danavscully

The X-files Season 11 - Told by Gillian Anderson’s Instagram Stories/Videos ISelf-PromoI😂

I think this is it for our 13th week! *Let me know if I missed something or if you have suggestions what to include in the next week summary, feel free to message me anytime*

Lots of love, fam! For another great week ahead!  ❤️ 👽😄👽

[caydencarinopablo]

A trip to Victoria...

On July 24th, 2020 we went to Victoria, BC! Here is my debriefing of the trip:

I woke up. My brother was still asleep (and would be like that for 10 minutes), but my sister, my mom and dad were awake. I started to prepare.

We left the house. Here is a list of the supplies I brought:

A towel.

Extra pants.

A bunch of banana bread.

And lunch (which I didn’t really eat until we got back home)

We arrived at a Canada Line train station. We rode it from King Edward to Bridgeport station, which is right next to the River Rock Casino.

We then rode the #620 bus to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. We also passed by Ladner Exchange. Ladner is a small, suburban town, and it specializes in agriculture.

Finally, we arrived at a sign saying:

This probably meant we were nearing the BC Ferries Tsawwassen terminal. I guess honeybee smuggling is a thing.

Finally, we arrived at the ferry terminal. It had 6 berths (ferry parking and boarding areas). We had to go to berth 5, and boarded the Queen of New Westminster.

On the ferry, we had to wait who knows how long, and by the time the ferry left the berth, the hot chocolate I got on the ferry was gone.

There are a lot of interesting things about the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Swartz Bay route.

First of all- we pass through U.S waters!

However, the ferries that pass there have permission to be there. So long as our destination is not in the U.S, we can take a shortcut through.

Also anyway, lots of Washington State ferries go through BC’s borders.

Second- we pass through Active Pass, which is a really dangerous area. Lots of boats like to pass through, and this reached a deadly toll in 1970, when the Russian freighter “Sergey Yesenin” (named after a Russian poet of the 1920s) was in Active Pass without permission. It collided with the Queen of Victoria, splitting the Queen of Victoria in half.

Also, the BC ferry Queen of Alberni ran aground in 1979, and tipped over, causing damage to vehicles and the ship itself. A racehorse was lost as well.

Finally, after 1h 30 minutes, we arrived at Swartz Bay. There was a bus, which we took all the way to Victoria.

By then I was really sleepy on the bus, but it shook a lot, so when ever I wanted to put my head down, I ended up bonking it on the window!

Finally, we arrived at Victoria. First, we went to the Legislative Building of Victoria. We ate our lunch there (except for me, I ate only a little of it).

Next, we went to Fan Tan alley. While my sister went into a shop, there were a bunch of manikins that I saw in a window.

We saw some people with bubble tea, so we asked where they got it, and they directed us to a bubble tea shop with the picture of Mao Zedong on it.

My sister said that it wasn’t actual bubble tea, just juice.

We didn’t buy any bubble tea.

We went ahead and bought some snacks at a grocery store. After all, we were hungry.

We took the 4 UViC to UViC, and my brother really wanted to see the bunnies there. We didn’t see any bunnies though.

Finally, we went home. We took the Swartz Bay via Saanich, and it was long. My mother wanted to take the Sooke, but we would have been late for the ferry if we did. So we took the Swartz Bay via Saanich, and I fell asleep on board.

I woke up about 30 minutes before we reached Swartz Bay. We were on a highway, and went through the town of Sidney, and we also passed a ferry terminal with routes to the U.S.

Now, my favorite thing to do while on a land vehicle that takes a long time to reach a destination is to see all the landmarks, whether it be a highway sign or a building.

Finally, we arrived at the ferry terminal. After waiting a while, the ferry arrived, and we got on.

We got White Spot on the ferry, and I could barely finish it.

Finally, we arrived at Tsawwassen ferry terminal. We took the 620 back to Bridgeport. We took the Canada Line to Waterfront, and then we took the King George/Production way back home.

[march-waterss-blog]

Are the British Born Lucky? 8 Interesting Lottery Stories

No lottery win is ever standard – yet some appear to be much more remarkable than others. 

Meet the British winners on their British National Lottery whose fortunes appears to have been based on more than your “average run of the mill” luck. 

Were the wins written in the stars or just plain fated? 

Either way these wins are weird.

1. The power of positive thoughts

EuroMillions Tycoon Wager (now Mogul Creator) victor Aaron Smith and his family played a bizarre game over Christmas: they began imagining that they'd won the lottery. 

Little did Aaron understand that, as his family toasted each other with Champagne and posted deride victory photographs on Facebook pretending that they had won a big lotto prize, he had really won – and had a million-pound ticket in his pocket.

2. Twice is just as nice

Derek Ladner, a Lotto big stake victor from Cornwall in England, UK, constantly played similar numbers. 

One day he couldn't exactly recollect if he'd already purchased a ticket or not, so he flew out to play just incase he had forget to play his numbers.

It turned out THAT HE HAD PLAYED so his new ticket meant he now had 2 similar tickets and .... his number scame up.

He had therefore won twice or the amount of £958,284 ($1,252,764).

3. Rose home

Not long after Susan Crossland's dad passed on she found a white rose, which she took as a sign that he was viewing over her from above - her dad loved white roses and kept a white rose garden. 

After two years she found another, and this time she thought it was a flag that she should play her father's usual lottery numbers.

She did – and inside seven days she'd won a Lotto big stake of £1,218,618 ($1592837).

4. A cheerful homecoming

Everyone of us will do certain things before we leave the house or go on holiday - how many times do you check the appliances are switched off or the door is locked?

Well before he went on vacation Martyn White's checklist included checking his phone messages. 

When he saw an email disclosing to him that he had won £10 million, he expected it was a fabrication and overlooked it. How many times have you had $10,000,000 sitting in a Nigerian bank account just waiting you to claim it?

It wasn't until Martyn and his significant other, Sandra, returned from their vacation that they found the email was, in reality, genuine – and they had won a Lotto bonanza £10,784,075 ($14,092,575).

5. What's the name of the diversion?

How would you observe New Year's Eve and spend the end of the year? 

Stamp Myatt and his significant other Trina spent theirs playing the 'Who Needs to be a Mogul' prepackaged game. 

It wasn't until the point that the following day they found that they had really been winning while they were playing, and were currently £1,014,308 wealthier than the prior year.

6. Who needs a crystal ball?!

Rachel Bryan's horoscope for the day anticipated a major win. 

She didn't consider much of it, until the point when another completely different horoscope anticipated a similar thing. 

That was all the signs this British lottery player required. She immediately went to a local retailer to purchase a ticket and she absolutely expressed gratitude toward her fortunate stars when she won a groundbreaking £2,593,004 ($3,389,471) Lotto bonanza.

7. Just under the wire

Next time you're having a cleaning spree be watchful about what you're discarding. 

EuroMillions champ James Wilson thought he would discard some old tickets in his wallet, but just before throwing them in the garbage decided to check them.

It worked out that one of them was a EuroMillions ticket worth £51,232.90. 

What’s more his ticket was a half year old and there was just a single day left for him to claim his winnings – after 24 hours the prize would have gone towards supporting National Lottery ventures.

He just made it.

8. Written in the stars

Carly Wiggett and Becky Witt owe a considerable measure to Carly's mum who took the inconvenience of reviewing their horoscopes in a national daily paper one day. 

Their horoscopes anticipated a Pisces and a Taurus would win the lottery on the off chance that they collaborated together, so  together they purchased a EuroMillions ticket for a laugh and landed themselves £168,813.80 ($220,665) tax-free each.

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2019-20 Vancouver Giants Roster

Wingers

#10 Zack Ostapchuk (St. Albert, Alberta)

#13 Sergei Alkhimov (Moscow, Russia)

#15 Owen Hardy (Nanaimo, British Columbia)

#18 Jackson Shepard (North Vancouver, British Columbia)

#19 Krz Plummer (Whitecourt, Alberta)

#20 Lukas Svejkovsky (Point Roberts, Washington)

#36 Justin Lies (Flin Flon, Manitoba)

Centers

#8 Tristen Nielsen (Ft. St. John, British Columbia)

#16 Cole Shepard (West Vancouver, British Columbia)

#37 John Little (Parksville, British Columbia)

#39 Evan Patrician (Calgary, Alberta)

#40 Milos Roman (Kysucke Nove Mesto, Slovakia)

#42 Justin Sourdif (Surrey, British Columbia)

Defensemen

#5 Jacob Gendron (Prince George, British Columbia)

#6 Dylan Plouffe (Sherwood Park, Alberta)

#25 Kaleb Bulych (Foam Lake, Saskatchewan)

#26 Nicholas Draffin (Lethbridge, Alberta)

#27 Seth Bafaro (Revelstoke, British Columbia)

#29 Tanner Brown (Kelowna, British Columbia)

#41 Alex Sennok-Leipert (Regina, Saskatchewan)

#44 Bowen Byram (Cranbrook, British Columbia)

Goalies

#30 David Tendeck (North Vancouver, British Columbia)

#31 Trent Miner (Brandon, Manitoba)

#35 Braedy Euerby (Ladner, British Columbia)

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Top Lawyers In Canada

Justice Ian Nordheimer

Judge, Ontario Supreme Court, Toronto, Ont.  Nordheimer's name is becoming synonymous with class action suits largely because of his ruling, which overturned Justice Edward Belobaba's decision in a high-profile situation on carriage in the Barrick Gold class action suit.  Nordheimer given the losing coalition of law firms leave to appeal Belobaba's decision in the Divisional Court.  He is likely the most influential Superior Court level judge in the country using a decade on the seat and produces perhaps the best number of thorough judgments each year in comparison to some trial level estimate.  He's famous for his quick wit and sharp conclusions.  In the past year, Nordheimer has made quite a splash in the legal community by upholding a professional discipline penalty for current LSUC bencher Joe Groia and releasing data which revealed Rob Ford was the subject of a police investigation.What that the panel had to say: He is the sort of judge that should be on the Court of Appeal... or greater.  A judge of complete integrity.

Fred Headon

Assistant general counsel, labour and employment law, Air Canada, Montreal, Que.  As chairman of the Canadian Bar Association's Futures Initiative, Headon has given more than 25 presentations to attorneys, law students, professors, librarians, law firm personnel, and labs from Toronto to Buenos Aires, Victoria to Halifax, in person and online.  The Futures report was released in August 2014 and its own recommendations put Headon squarely in the midst of several important discussions on subjects essential to the profession.  He continues to lead the Futures steering committee as it now turns its guidelines into actions.  Headon is an integral part of the discussion on the future of this profession and he had been the first in-house counselor to become the president of the CBA. What Republicans needed to say: Brings energy and decency and the smarts to what he does.

Pascal Paradis

Executive director, Lawyers Without Borders Canada, Quebec City, Que.  Also back for his second time on the Best 25, Paradis is an unstoppable force and also a fervent advocate for human rights, especially for women and children.  Thanks to Paradis' initiative, the Quebec bar joined LWBC to act as global counsel in favour of Raif Badawi, the Saudi blogger condemned to prison and flogging for his remarks criticizing the regime.  Since January 2015, Paradis and LWBC are leading a consortium of Canadian organizations working to get a wide-range five-year project to foster justice.  They plan to execute means of balancing and prevention for women victims of sexual violence and other persons affected by the Malian armed battle.  He also discusses several international conferences on human rights problems. What Republicans needed to say: He has left an extremely profitable position in a big national law firm to go LWBC for quite a small paycheque because he followed his heart and his enthusiasm.

Sheila Block

Partner, Torys LLP, Toronto, Ont. Among the sharpest litigators in the country, Block has served as lead counsel on a newly dismissed $5-billion class action lawsuit against CIBC plus a $100-million lawsuit brought by approximately 8,000 residents of Barbados from Manulife.   She was also staunch counsel for former Manitoba associate chief justice Lori Douglas from the question of the judge's role in a scandal involving her husband, one of his former customers, and salacious photographs of herself posted online.  Block additionally received an honorary LLD from the Law Society of Upper Canada this year.  An urge dedicated to teaching law in Canada and around the globe, she has trained advocates for the United Nations War Crimes Tribunal in Rwanda and the Special Court on Sierra Leone. What Republicans needed to say: Elle demontre son interet a la fois pour l'schooling du publique et des affaires.  (She has demonstrated her interest for the education of the general public and company.)

Louise Arbour

Counsel, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Montreal, Que. An global lawyer who has just settled in Canada, Arbour has earned a spot on the Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential record again this season.  She's a winner of the 2015 Simons Foundation Award, recognizing world leaders that form and create an environment for a safer and more just world.   Arbour has spoken out against protracted use of solitary confinement and has been inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.  She has been a Supreme Court of Canada judge, an global war crimes prosecutor, and a law school professor.  Her ability to pick up things quickly led her to different roles nationally and internationally.  Arbour says economic disparities between and within counties is that the number-one inexcusable human rights issue at the moment.  Always craving new and challenging environments, only last year she eventually did something she had never done: joined a law firm in Montreal where she proceeds to struggle for individual rights. What voters had to say:Her magnificent contributions speak for themselves.  International celebrity.

Rocco Galati

Rocco Galati Law Firm PC, Toronto, Ont.  Rocco Galati is famous because of its one-man resistance to the present government, so far spending $42,000 of his own money on court problems.  He launched a situation that blocked Stephen Harper's appointment of Justice Marc Nadon into the Supreme Court of Canada.  His opposition to the appointment of Federal Court of Appeal Justice Robert Mainville into the Quebec Court of Appeal Wasn't as successful.  While he doesn't win, Galati is dogged in his efforts to defend the Constitution against a government he sees pushing the boundaries with too little respect for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  He's now also been elected because bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada and it will be interesting to see what he brings to the law of the profession.What voters needed to say: An authentic Canadian constitutional and human rights enthusiast.

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Aug 2019 Vancouver Real Estate Statistics Video Post

Jamie Hooper Real Estate Agent

This week Jamie takes a look at the Vancouver Real Estate Statistics for August 2019 and things appear to be leveling off.

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Below is a Video Transcription

The statistics for the month of August are in and the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board reports a list to sell ratio of 17% for August.

What this means is that we are in balanced market conditions. It means we have an equal amount of buyers and sellers in the market place. If the market continues like this for a prolonged period of time, what we will see is the market levelling off as opposed to the declining prices we have seen in the last 12 to 18 months.

The benchmark price for all properties in the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board was $993,000 for August. That is down about 8% over the last year. Prices are still declining, but it is not as dramatic as it was. They went down a little bit over the last couple of months, but as I said previously, if the balanced conditions continue, we will likely see a levelling off in prices.

There were 2231 sales in August. That is up 16% from the August 2018 numbers and it is still 9% below the 10-year average. Don’t forget that the 10-year average includes the period between 2013-2016, was astronomical period of increase,so that would skew that figure as well. Another interesting fact is that this is the 4th consecutive month that there were over 2,000 sales. The 6 months previous to that, from November 2018 to April 2019, we did not hit 2,000 sales once. March and April are typically the busiest months of the year, but this year, May to August has been our busiest months, which is really unusual.

All of these statistics do support the possibility that through the fall we may see things levelling off. I am sure by the beginning of next year some things will have happened to affect our markets in different ways.

The global economies seem to have slowed down, but it does not seem to have affected Canada yet.

There are currently 44,000 new homes under construction, which is a pretty significant figure. These homes are not so much being built in Vancouver where we are down to around 5,000 new housing starts. What will happen if new construction doesn’t show an upturn is that the trades will see a slow down in the area over probably the next 6-12 months.

The last thing that I want to talk about is the same drama I have been banging around for the last few years around here. When you listen to the media, they talk about how slow the markets are. In general, yes the markets are slow and the numbers are reflective of that in the last few months. But again, what I will tell you is that the low sides of the market are really busy. It seems to be the higher sides that are slow, and every market has a cut-off point.

42% of all the Downtown condos below 1.25 million sold last month. That means if you are selling a property under 1.25 million in downtown Vancouver, you are in an extreme seller’s market. Nobody reports that and you do not see it anywhere.

When you get above 1.25 million, there are 331 properties for sale, and only 20 sold. That means that only 6% above 1.25 million sold, and that is an extreme buyers market. Same geographic area, but completely different markets in the 2 price ranges.

24% of detached houses under 3 million on the Westside sold. There are only 150 of them for sale, but 36 of them sold last month. The Westside, which is supposed to be the most expensive Real Estate in Canada, and it is an extreme buyers’ market under 3 million. When you get above 3 million, the market is non-existent at 5%.

Westside condos and townhouses, up to 1.75 million, is a seller’s market. Eastside detached up to 1.5 million, seller’s market. The entire Eastside condo and townhouse market is a seller’s market. Richmond below 1.25 million is a seller’s market. Ladner detached below 1.25 million seller’s market.

These are some of the things that they do not talk about in the media, and for the life of me, I do not understand why.

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week of Aug. 15 – Surrey Now-Leader

THIS WEEK

• Guided Heritage Tour — Dogs and Kittyhawks: Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; North 40 Park Reserve; While North 40 is a dog park today, it was once home to fighter pilots. Come explore the history of Delta’s former Canadian Armed Forces station from WWII through to today. Please note North 40 Park is an off-leash dog area.

• Well-Worn Trail: Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; George Mackie Library; Great blue herons, otters, snowy owls — discover fascinating facts about Canadian animals and their habitats. Well-worn Trail storytellers Rob and Lillian use puppetry, songs and story to kindle the wonder of nature in children of all ages. Tickets are required for this event and will be available for pickup beginning Aug. 8.

• Burns Bog Conservation Society Summer Social: Aug. 15, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; One20 Public House, 8037 Scott Rd.; Come join us for a night of good music, good drinks, and good company. Have fun with your friends and support the bog in your backyard.

• Guided Heritage Tour — Dogs and Kittyhawks: Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; North 40 Park Reserve; While North 40 is a dog park today, it was once home to fighter pilots. Come explore the history of Delta’s former Canadian Armed Forces station from WWII through to today. Please note North 40 Park is an off-leash dog area.

• Art & Concerts in the Park — Bradley Pedwell: Aug. 16, 7 p.m.; Sungod Recreation Centre; Enjoy an evening of art and music in our local parks and public spaces. On this evening, one-man-band Bradley Pedwell will link acoustic guitars, harmonies, loops and a powerful voice. Expect a heavy dose of ’90s and early 2000s nostalgia. For more information, call 604-943-9437 or visit delta.ca/concerts.

• Delta Community Animal Expo: Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Memorial Park, 5010 47th Ave., Ladner; The Delta Community Animal Shelter, alongside ForstisBC, proudly presents the 10th Annual Delta Community Animal Expo. Bring your leashed friendly dog(s) and check out the local vendors and pet organizations, participate in fun activities like the famous Poop Through the Hoop contest, win prizes and more. Throughout the day there will be demonstrations in our Tollie Fund Arena like dancing dogs, dog agility and scent tracking, all while enjoying the food trucks and meeting some amazing animals and pets for adoption. This a free family-friendly event.

• Search and Rescue Safety Day: Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Ladner Wharf, corner of Elliott and Chisholm streets; Come meet the volunteers of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue crews. Explore and tour of the RCMSAR fast response rescue boats, displays and kids’ activities by AdventureSmart BC and Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue.

COMING UP

• Art & Concerts in the Park — Ben Lockwood: Aug. 27, 7 p.m.; North Delta Social Heart Plaza, 11415 84th Ave.; Enjoy an evening of art and music in our local parks and public spaces. On this evening, Ben Lockwood will perform his brand of jazz and foot-tapping swing. Event will be cancelled in inclement weather. For more information, call 604-943-9437 or visit delta.ca/concerts.

• Delta Pride Picnic: Aug. 31, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Memorial Park, 5010 47th Ave., Ladner; This family-friendly picnic is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ families, individuals, and allies to come together and celebrate diversity and inclusion in Delta. Our goal is to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community within Delta and to connect those within the community with one another in a safe, family-friendly environment where everyone — from the young to the young-at-heart — can have fun and enjoy an afternoon “picnic in the park.”

• Sunshine Hills Zero-Waste Ice Cream Party: Sept. 2, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunshine Hills Park, 11195 Bond Blvd.; Residents of Sunshine Hills! We are excited to invite you and your family to stop by Sunshine Hills Park to enjoy free ice cream (while quantities last), connect with your neighbours and learn about sustainable solutions to inspire your family to join the zero-waste movement. In exchange for free ice cream, we kindly ask that you are indeed a resident of Sunshine Hills; let us send you our little e-guide to zero-waste living, either by email or text; meet a new neighbour and exchange some zero-waste ideas; and consider changing at least one household habit that could help add momentum to the zero-waste movement. Please RSVP at sunshinehillszerowasteicecreamparty.eventbrite.com or email Kelly (kelly.d.jamieson@gmail.com) with any questions. Brought to you in part by Neighbourhood Small Grants and the Delta Foundation.

• Day at the Farm: Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Westham Island Herb Farms, 4690 Kirkland Rd.; Make your way to Westham Island Herb Farm for Day at the Far. This afternoon agricultural fair includes real farms, real farmers and real food! Some of the other activities/attractions include a live local music talent show, a live mini-auction, a homemade food contest, B.C. fresh potato dig, Vancouver food trucks featuring Delta ingredients, antique tractors and farm equipment, BC Dairy Association mobile dairy classroom, B.C. agriculture in the classroom and student chefs preparing local fare, and so much more. Learn more at deltafarmland.ca/a-day-at-the-farm.

• Luminary Festival: Sept. 7, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunstone Park, 10400 Delsom Cres.; The Luminary Festival returns to Sunstone Park. Join us for this free end-of-summer tradition as members of the community gather with their homemade lanterns to enjoy music and entertainment, activities, and food and beverages before the parade of lanterns. Didn’t make a lantern? Come to the on-site lantern-making tent! Note: There is no parking on-site, but a free shuttle service will be available from North Delta Recreation Centre.

• Ladner Village Art & Wine Stroll: Sept. 19, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; various locations; Visit a variety of businesses within easy walking distance as you meet and view the art of many talented artists. At each business you will receive a tipple of wine and some appetizers. Tickets cost $30 per person, open to adults only. To purchase or for more info, visit ladnerbusiness.com.

• NDSS Class of ‘84 35-Year Reunion: Sept. 28, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cascades Casino Ballroom, 20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley; We hope you’ll join us for the 35-year reunion of North Delta Senior Secondary’s class of ’84. The event includes a cocktail reception with a selection of premium hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and lots of ’80s music for dancing. Tickets cost $60 until Aug. 31, and $75 after Sept. 1. Head to classreport.org/can/bc/delta/ndss/1984 for more info and to buy tickets.

WEEKLY AND BI-WEEKLY

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Deltassist, 9097 120th St.; A non-profit organization. We have a friendly group to help you lose weight. For more info call Eileen Labron at 604-596-0233.

• Storytime: Tuesdays through Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; George Mackie Library; Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

• Relaxation Circle: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner; Are you an adult living with cancer or serious illness and would like to relax body and mind? Then join the Centre for Supportive Care’s free Relaxation Circle where you will learn and practice relaxation techniques and experience soothing touch by volunteers, guided imagery and live music by our music therapist. Open to family members and friends too. No need to register, just show up! For more info, call 604-948-0660.

• Settlement Workers – Punjabi/English: Alternate Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; George Mackie Library; Are you a newcomer to Canada who needs help adjusting to your new life? Free and confidential services are offered to help newcomers with all their needs during the process of settling into their new community. Settlement and integration services are free for immigrants, refugees and their families in B.C.

• Lego Club: Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; George Mackie Library; Love Lego? We provide the Lego, you bring your imagination. Come play, create and experiment. Lego Club is a fun afternoon program for kids. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Recovery International Weekly Meetings: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; North Delta Evangelical Free Church, 11300 84th Ave.; Recovery International is a weekly community-based self-help mental health group that offers tools and techniques that participants can use to deal with depression, anxiety, impulse control, anger management and a variety of other nervous and mental health issues. Meetings are led by trained group leaders.

• Bridge at East Delta Hall: Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays, 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; East Delta Hall, 10379 Ladner Trunk Rd.; The Duplicate Lite Bridge Clubs is conducting their games in Delta. Cost is $8 per session, including refreshments. First time players are invited to come give bridge a try. Register by emailing ljsimpson@telus.net or calling Lynda Simpson at 604-788-4721. For more info about the bridge clubs, visit duplicatelite.ca.

• Settlement Workers — Arabic/Mandarin/English: Alternate Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; George Mackie Library; Are you a newcomer to Canada who needs help adjusting to your new life? Free and confidential services are offered to help newcomers with all their needs during the process of settling into their new community. Settlement and integration services are free for immigrants, refugees and their families in B.C.

• Practice English and Learn Skills for the Canadian Workplace: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; George Mackie Library; Meet at the library to practice English, learn workplace vocabulary, become familiar with the Canadian labour market and develop networking skills. Each session includes tips and assistance with resumé writing, job search skills, websites and Canadian workplace expectations. Taught by a TESOL-certified and experienced teacher, this program is being offered in partnership with Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society. Bonus: PICS refers students, if interested, to further education at local colleges or universities. To register, call 604-596-7722 or drop in at the library.

• Supporting Family Resilience Group: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Delta office – Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser, 4871 Delta St.; The Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser offers a no-cost support group for parents and caregivers of youth and young adults who are working through mental health and/or substance use concerns. Facilitated by both peers and counsellors, the group meets weekly at our Delta office. Please register prior to your first meeting by phone: 604-943-1878, or email: info.delta@cmha.bc.ca.

• Babytime: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; George Mackie Library; Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills. Enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers.

• Parent Time: Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; George Mackie Library; Relax and mingle after the fun social bonding activity of Babytime. Parent Time provides parents and caregivers an opportunity to meet other parents, learn new parenting skills, share information and resources. Suitable for parents of babies 23 months and younger.

•Wind Down to Bedtime Storytime: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.; George Mackie Library; Tuck into a story! Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie. Wind Down to Bedtime Storytime prepares children to learn to read and includes some relaxation techniques.

• Mental Health Resiliency Support Group: Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; South Delta; Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser offers a mental health resiliency support group in South Delta for individuals living with a mental health concern or experiencing symptoms. Please call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email info.delta@cmha.bc.ca to register for your first meeting.

• Knit & Stitch: Fridays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; George Mackie Library; Pack up your needles and yarn, crocheting or any other projects and head to the library. Join members of all ages and abilities to share ideas, techniques and good conversation.

MONTHLY

• Teen Advisory Group: First Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; George Mackie Library; TAG is a group of committed teens (ages 13-19) who volunteer their time and energy to help staff develop teen-oriented programs, assist at library events and act as library representatives in North Delta’s teen community. Membership is a resume booster and helps earn volunteer hours. There is time to socialize and plan. Did we mention that there is free food? If interested, apply at the library.

• Evening Book Club: Second Tuesday of the month, 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; George Mackie Library; Join us to discuss books in a casual setting. New members are welcome. Books are provided.

• Poetry Night in Punjabi: Third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; George Mackie Library; Come hear two published poets/authors read and discuss their work and answer questions from the audience. Held in collaboration with Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha, Uttari Amrika and Punjabi Lekhak Manch – Vancouver.

• Teen Night — Pizza & Games: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; George Mackie Library; Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the library for a fun night of gaming and free pizza provided by Imperial Hobbies.

• Afternoon Book Club: Fourth Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; George Mackie Library; Join us to discuss books in a casual setting. New members welcome and books provided.

• Crossroads United Church Monthly Community Dinner: Fourth Saturday of every month, doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner starts at 5 p.m.; Crossroads United Church, 7655 120th St.; Crossroads United Church invites you to their monthly community dinner. Come and enjoy this free nutritious meal served in a casual, safe environment. It is a sit-down served meal and is open to anyone who would benefit from good food in a safe, family-friendly setting. For more info go to crossroads-united-church.ca.

• Baby Bump Book Club: Last Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; George Mackie Library; Are you a mom-to-be? Have you heard about the new Baby Bump Book Club at the Mackie Library? Check it out on the last Monday of the month. This group is very organic; it can be whatever you need it to be. Drop by on Monday, May 27!

• Prostate Cancer Support Group Surrey: Last Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (except July and Dec.); Valley View Memorial Gardens, 14644 72 Ave., Surrey; PCSG Surrey provides awareness, support and education for the prevention, treatment and cure for men diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer in Delta, Surrey, Langley and White Rock. Spouses and guests are welcome. For additional info visit procansupport.com or call 604 574-4012.

STARTING SOON

• Bereavement Self-Care Group: Thursdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner; Recently bereaved and interested in self-care practices? Join this free group to learn a variety of self-care techniques and participate in experiential guided relaxation to help address feelings of depression, exhaustion and anxiety as they relate to grief. For more info and to pre-register, call 604-948-0660.

• Restorative Yoga For People Living with Cancer: Thursdays, Sept. 12 to Nov. 28, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or Oct. 24 to Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cresc., Ladner; Join a free yoga group where body, breath and mind come together in fully supported reclining yoga positions. Yoga experience is not necessary. For more info and to pre-register, call 604-948-0660.

• Bereavement Support Group: Wednesdays, Oct. 9 to Nov. 13, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one? Then consider joining a safe and supportive free group for bereaved adults to share with and listen to others in similar situations, and learn to navigate their grief process. For more info and to pre-register, call 604-948-0660.

• Suicide Grief Support Group: Tuesdays, Oct. 15 to Dec. 3, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner; Recent loss due to suicide and want the support of others in similar circumstances? Join a free adult suicide grief support group where you can share your feelings and thoughts in a safe and supportive environment, learn about coping strategies and resources, and develop community with others. For more info and to pre-register, call 604-948-0660.

ONGOING

• Book A Librarian in Punjabi and Hindi: Available by appointment; George Mackie Library; Learn how to download books from the library, find what you need on the library website, research and learn using the library’s computer-based services, what books you might like based on your interests, basic internet and basic computer. Book your personalized 30-minute session by phone (604-594-8155) or in person.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

• Introductory Hospice Volunteer Training Program: starts Sept. 30; Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner; Looking for meaningful volunteer work that supports a culture of caring and respect? Then consider applying to the Delta Hospice Society’s introductory hospice volunteer training program. Volunteers companion/support individuals and families at home and the hospice, work at the Centre for Supportive Care’s reception and lending library, participate in support groups, offer complementary therapies and provide vigils so people don’t die alone. For info, contact Chris at 604-948-0660 or chris@deltahospice.org.

• Delta Music Makers Concert Band: Did you have fun playing in a band in high school? If so, dust off your instrument, contact Curt Jantzen (cjband7@gmail.com), then join us in Ladner Tuesday evenings starting Sept. 10. The Delta Music Makers Concert Band is a fun group of adults who love to rehearse and play concerts in the community. Especially needed now are trumpets and clarinets, or any instrument except alto sax (that section is full).

• Delta Scottsdale Lions Club: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month; The Lions Club is a service club that welcomes both ladies and men. If you would like to be involved in helping in your community, join us on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (not mandatory) at the Delta Golf Course. For more info call Al at 604-594-8783.

• Canadian Federation of University Women, North Delta/Surrey: CFUW is a national non-partisan, voluntary, self-funded organization working to improve the status of women and to promote human rights, public education, social justice and peace. Every year, CFUW and its clubs award close to $1 million to women to help them pursue post-secondary studies and also provide funding for library and creative arts awards. CFUW clubs provide learning and fellowship through lecture series, book clubs and issues groups, work to prevent violence against women and child poverty, and promote early learning and child care. North Delta/Surrey club meets monthly and is open to all women graduates, students and associates. Call Barb (604-594-6145) or Eleanor (604-589-3631), or email northdeltasurreycfuw@gmail.com for info.

• North Delta Newcomers and Friends: NDNF is a ladies social club. Please call and arrange to attend some of our morning walks, coffee times, stitch-and-chats, card games, par-3 golf, potlucks and monthly dinners. For more info please call Kathy (604-583-3691) or Diane (604-543-7345).

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