Join Tippi Hedren Wednesday May 28 at 8pm at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel Ballroom. Tippi will present an engaging and personal glimpse into life at Shambala Preserve, her wildlife sanctuary for rescued exotic cats near Acton, California. Ms. Hedren is a passionate international spokesperson and advocate on conservation and animal welfare issues.
Tickets are $25 with proceeds to Shambala Preserve and the BC SPCA to support the rescue of abused and abandoned animals.
23rd Annual HSBC Childrun raises funds for British Columbia's Children's Hospital to help kids with cancer. The HSBC Childrun is June1st at 9am and is a family "fun run", where participants can choose from one of two traffic controlled distances; a Kids1K Carnival through the hospital grounds with entertainment and activities for the little ones, and a more challenging 5 km route through Queen Elizabeth Park. For more information go to childrun.com.
The Tenth Annual Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k (SVHM) takes place Sunday, June 22, 2008.
It’s time for runners and walkers to lace up their shoes, start training and have fun while raising money for their favourite charities. As one of Vancouver’s premier running events, the SVHM attracts more than 4,500 runners and walkers of all levels. Whether you walk the 5k route, attempt a personal best in the half-marathon, or raise money for one of the event’s ten charities, the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k gives everyone a reason to participate. Registration is open until June 17, 2008. To sign up today, go to www.vancouverhalf.com.
Clear FM and KVOS TV present the Movie Premiere, Chronicles of Narnia "Prince Caspian" May 12 at the Scotiabank Theatre. "Prince Caspian" finds the Pevensie siblings pulled back into the land of Narnia, where a thousand years have passed since they left. The children are once again enlisted to join the colorful creatures of Narnia in combating an evil villain who prevents the rightful Prince from ruling the land.
Go to Clear Rewards for exclusive passes, or check out Prince Caspian's offical website.
Opens in theatres May 16
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in BC. Through its 36 branches located around BC and its provincial office in Vancouver, the BC SPCA provides a wide range of services for nearly 42,000 homeless, abused, injured and abandoned animals around the province.
Join 104.9 Clear FM and the BC SPCA and help find warm homes, like your own, for sweet, loving animals like Ziggy. Every week we will post a new adorable face as our Pet of the Week in hopes that it may be your time to Adopt a Pet!
Click on the picture of Ziggy's below for more details!
West Vancouver Memorial Library presents their "2008 Mallet Masters Croquet Tournament", Friday June 20 at Ambleside Golf Course. Play for a day in support of the library! This exclusive annual event is entering its 12th sold-out year and we look forward to seeing you there. Go to the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation for all the details!
Clear FM's Charlee Morgan will be hosting the post-croquet dinner!
Join the BC Cancer Foundation's Westside Cycling Classic in a fun, family, fundraising ride to support cancer research at the BC Cancer Agency, Sunday June 1.
Top fundraising rider will win a VIP trip for two to the 2008 Tour de France!
To register, or for more information, visit www.cycleforcancer.com or call 604-675-8243.
Clear FM Presents Grand Canyon at the Omnimax at Science World starting March 15. From the Academy Award®-nominated producers of Everest, Dolphins and Hurricane on the Bayou, Grand Canyon Adventure is the captivating story of the worldwide water crisis and the great drought now plaguing the American Southwest. Join a team of explorers on an exhilarating Colorado River whitewater adventure as they seek important answers about water conservation. From the journey’s launch at Lee’s Ferry to the world-famous Lava Falls rapids, from the turquoise waters of Havasu Falls to the scorched river delta in Mexico, this giant screen film is a riveting cinematic celebration of water—and what each of us can do to make a difference.
104.9 Clear FM is proud to present Team In Training in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. This is your opportunity to join other motivated individuals to complete a marathon, half marathon or triathlon while helping to save lives.
Sign up NOW to train for the following events:
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Country Music Marathon & Half Marathon (Nashville, TN Run: Walk, half: full) April 26, 2008
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BMO Bank of Montreal Vancouver Marathon (Run: Walk, half: full) May 4, 2008
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Honolulu Triathlon (Olympic, Sprint) May 18, 2008
THE REASON
In exchange for training and support, you help raise money towards cures for blood cancers like leukemia -- the No. 1 disease killer of children -- lymphoma and myeloma.
How serious is blood cancer? Every five minutes, someone in the United States learns that he or she has leukemia, Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma or myeloma. Every ten minutes, someone dies of a blood cancer.
Our athletes have walked away with new friends, amazing accomplishments and the sense that they did something even more important than getting in good shape.
Clear FM is proud to present Tony n' Tina's Wedding running each Thursday through Saturday at St. Andrew Wesley's Church.
This Hoarse Raven Theatre production is Western Canada’s longest running interactive comedy— the wildest, wackiest wedding ever imagined! The Wedding begins with the traditional, but hilarious ceremony at Vancouver’s heritage landmark, St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church. The audience members, who are greeted as wedding guests, meet the show’s colourful characters: the feuding Nunzio and Vitale families, the best friends of the bride and groom, the charismatic minister and the brooding ex-boyfriend.
After the ceremony, the wedding guests and wedding party go on to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Restaurant (Hamilton and Georgia Streets) for the wedding reception. Celebrations include dancing, singing, a Vegas-style lounge act and, of course, a scrumptious home-cooked (Nona's recipes) Italian buffet dinner. Learn juicy family secrets; get drawn into lover’s quarrels and family disagreements; keep your eyes and ears open at all times as this is one wedding where anything can happen.
WHEN:
Thursday – Saturday, Doors open: 6:30 pm / “Tina walks up the aisle”: 7:00pm
WHERE:
Ceremony: St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church, 1012 Nelson Street at Burrard
Reception: The Queen Elizabeth Theatre Restaurant (Hamilton and Georgia Streets)
TICKETS:
Available @ Hoarse Raven Theatre, 604-258-4079 or Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444; www.ticketmaster.ca
Adults: $85.00
Groups 10+: $75.00
Keep your eye's on Clear Rewards for your chance to win a pair of tickets!
Clear FM is proud to present The Weekend to End Breast Cancer, 2008! The Weekend to End Breast Cancer is a 2 day, 60km walk through the streets of Vancouver to raise money for the BC Cancer Foundation and help in the fight against breast cancer. In 2007, 104.9 Clear FM raised over $175,000 for The Weekend to End Breast Cancer and the BC Cancer Foundation. It is thanks to members of our community and an amazing team that we were able to exceed our goal and we look forward to another record breaking year! Visit www.endcancer.ca to register for this acclaimed event and help put an end to breast cancer!