Latin Summer Festival
Trout Lake Community Centre
August 19th, 11am-7pm
Enjoy family fun with us at Trout Lake, proud home of the 7th Annual Latin Summer Festival.
Volunteers are wanted, please call Ana at 604-533-4380 or email

The Fair at the PNE
August 18th-September 3rd
The Fair at the PNE is the largest ticketed event in British Columbia and features exciting shows, attractions, thrilling rides and games, hundreds of exhibitors, great shopping and delicious foods from around the world! There is something for the entire family at this "End of Summer" tradition. For more info contact www.pne.ca/thefair

Mount Pleasant Outdoor Flea Market
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
August 18th, 10am-2pm
Do you have things to sell or are you looking for a bargain? The popular flea market is going outdoors! Enjoy the sun and be a part of this event as a buyer or seller. Tables must be booked in person and paid for at time of registration. Register early! In case of rain, the flea market will be held in the Mount Pleasant gymnasium. For more info please call (604) 713-1888.

Personal/Family Emergency Preparedness
Kitsilano Community Centre
Aug 18th, 2pm-4pm
Prepare for the unexpected. Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Knowing what to do and preparing for these situations could save your life or the lives of others and significantly improve your quality of living in the aftermath. This session addresses common hazards around the home as well as food, water, sanitation, utility issues and more. For more information visit www.vancouver.ca/corpsvcs/emerg/NEPP/ or e-mail nepp@vancouver.ca  

Richmond Maritime Festival
Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Richmond 

August 17th-19th
Celebrate Richmond’s traditional connections to the sea. There will be entertainment, model boat building and net building. Great fun for all ye land lovers!! Ahoy!! For more info please call 604-718-8050.