Events Time Out for All locations for Aug. 28, 2008–Aug. 28, 2009

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Thursday 28th August 2008

Babysitters In A Day

Learn basic baby- and child-care skills at this one-day interactive course for youth aged 11-15. More information at justine@st-andrews-united.ca

Aug. 18, 2008; Aug. 28, 2008 , 9:30 am–4 pm

Tix $50 (incl. Canadian Red Cross babysitter's manual & certificate card)

St. Andrew's United Church (1044 St. George's Ave., North Van.)

Parent Support Circle

Self-help group for parents led by two trained volunteers. Free childcare.

Every Thu, 7-9 pm

Mount Pleasant Family Centre (2910 St. George)

Friday 29th August 2008

Burlesque History

Mary Shearman leads an illustrated talk on historical and contemporary feminist theatre, as well as venue evolution and its relationship with Vancouver's laws. More information at www.herstorycafe.ca/

Aug. 29, 2008 , 7:45 pm

Free admission

Rhizome Café (317 E. Broadway)

Burlesque: A Historical Perspective

An illustrated talk on the historical and cultural roots of burlesque by Mary Shearman. More information at www.rhizomecafe.ca/

Aug. 29, 2008 , 7:30 pm

Free admission

Rhizome Café (317 E. Broadway)

Monday 1st September 2008

Raw Food Miracle

Author and raw-food expert Tonya Zavasta shares her knowledge on the subjects of health, beauty, and longevity. Reservations required. More information at info@rawbc.org

Sept. 1, 2008 , 6-8:30 pm

Tix $27/22

Holy Trinity Anglican Church (1440 W. 12th)

Type 1 Diabetes Support Group

Support group for Type 1 diabetics; family and friends welcome. More information at www.members.shaw.ca/diabetes/

First Mon of each month, 7-9 pm

Arbutus Room (Vancouver General Hospital, 899 W. 12th)

Tuesday 2nd September 2008

Stroke Recovery Group

Meetings for stroke survivors looking to take part in physical and social activities.

Every Tue, 9:30 am–12:30 pm

Fee $3 for membership (lunch $2 extra)

Killarney Community Centre (6260 Killarney)

Thursday 4th September 2008

Bold: Bold, Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes Conference

Gathering of lesbians across North America for a weekend of entertainment, workshops, and celebration, featuring Vancouver folk singer-songwriter Ferron and Evelyn C. White. More information at www.soundsandfuries.com/bold/

Sept. 4-7, 2008

Coast Plaza Hotel (1763 Comox)

Erections That Prove The Rule

Russian Historian Dan Healey gives a talk about the national idea in Russian gay men's pornography since 1990. More information at echenier@sfu.ca

Sept. 4, 2008 , 7 pm

Free admission

SFU Harbour Centre (515 W. Hastings)

Civitas

Informal discussion on a variety of current issues in a moderated forum, taking place the first Thursday of the month.

Sept. 4, 2008 , 4-6 pm

Room 2105, SFU Harbour Centre (515 W. Hastings)

Remembering Luciano Pavarotti

An homage to the life of the late Italian tenor on the first anniversary of his death, with a multimedia lecture by Alan D. Aberbach. More information at iicvancouver@esteri.it

Sept. 4, 2008 , 6 pm

Free admission (preregistration required)

Fletcher Challenge Canada Theatre (Room 1900, SFU at Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings)

Parkinson's Disease New-diagnosis Support Group

Parkinson Society British Columbia hosts a group for people who have been diagnosed with the disease within the past two years.

First Thu of each month, 1-3 pm

Broadway Church (2700 E. Broadway)

Continued events...
Parent Support Circle (Every Thu, 7-9 pm)

Friday 5th September 2008

Master Lighting Workshops

Oscar-winning cinematographer Guillermo Navarro shares his expertise on lighting, makeup, and the latest in film, high-definition, and digital technology. More information at www.vlaff.org/

Sept. 5-6, 2008 , 9 am–5 pm

Tix $35/60

Vancity Theatre (Vancouver International Film Centre, 1181 Seymour)

Continued events...
Bold: Bold, Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes Conference (Sept. 4-7, 2008)

Saturday 6th September 2008

Wellness Fair

Talks, interactive workshops, and information on health and wellness, including talks about holistic medicine and homeopathy. More information at www.nvdpl.ca/

Sept. 6, 2008 , 11 am–3 pm

Free admission

Lynn Valley Library Square (1277 Lynn Valley)

Continued events...
Bold: Bold, Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes Conference (Sept. 4-7, 2008), Master Lighting Workshops (Sept. 5-6, 2008, 9 am–5 pm)

Sunday 7th September 2008

Continued events...
Bold: Bold, Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes Conference (Sept. 4-7, 2008)

Monday 8th September 2008