Events Time Out for All locations for Sept. 6, 2008–Sept. 6, 2009

BENEFITS (20)

Saturday 6th September 2008

Strides For Change

Participate in this five-kilometre walk and enjoy entertainment, food, and prizes in support of MADD programs and services for victims, youth, and the community. More information at www.madd.ca/vancouver/

Sept. 6, 2008

Central Park (Burnaby)

Sunday 7th September 2008

An Evening For Arts: Professional Dancers Perform With A Passion To Fight Poverty

An evening involving a dance performance, silent auction, local-art exhibit, and door prizes, with all proceeds benefiting the nonprofit organization Global Agents for Change. More information at www.globalafc.org/

Sept. 7, 2008 , 6:30 pm

Centennial Theatre (2300 Lonsdale)

Friday 12th September 2008

Earthdance Vancouver

A global dance party for peace from noon until dusk featuring music acts and DJs Knowa KnowOne and Imagika. Pre-party on Sept. 12, by donation, at Radha Yoga & Eatery. After-party and vegan dinner at the Royal Banquet Hall. Proceeds go to the Western Wilderness Committee. More information at www.earthdance.ca/

Sept. 12-13, 2008

Tix $20

Ceperley Park (Stanley Park)

Saturday 13th September 2008

Continued events...
Earthdance Vancouver (Sept. 12-13, 2008)

Sunday 14th September 2008

Passions

A food and wine lover's delight hosted by CBC's Gloria Macarenko, featuring Yellow Tail wine and food prepared by some of Vancouver's top restaurants. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. More information at www.drpetercentre.ca/

Sept. 14, 2008 , 6-9 pm

Tix $200

Dr. Peter Centre (1110 Comox)

Terry Fox Run

The 28th annual 10-kilometre run takes place throughout the Lower Mainland. No pre-registration is required; registration is free. Please come 30 minutes before the run starts in order to participate. More information at www.terryfoxrun.org/

Sept. 14, 2008

Free admission

various locations

Saturday 20th September 2008

Walk 4 Mercy

Fundraising walk/run to create awareness of young women struggling with eating disorders, self-harm, and abuse. All proceeds go to the Mercy Ministries home. More information at www.mercyministries.ca/

Sept. 20, 2008 , 10 am–1 pm

Fee $20/10 including lunch

Second Beach (Stanley Park)

Hot Flashes

Local women perform in this comedy about the change of life. Funds raised support the single mothers' and women's programs at Newton Advocacy Group Society. More information at www.newtonadvocacygroup.ca/

Sept. 20, 2008 , 2 pm, 8 pm

Tix $25

Surrey Arts Centre (13750 88th Ave.)

Second Annual Bed Races

Teams of five can register to race hospital stretchers and raise money in support of Lions Gate Hospital. Includes live music, children's activites, and a barbeque. Registration deadline Sept. 5. More information at www.lghfoundation.com/

Sept. 20, 2008 , 10 am–2 pm

The Village @ Park Royal (2002 Park Royal South, West Van)

Sunday 21st September 2008

Canary Derby

Bring the family and watch Vancouver's leading technology companies race soap box derby cars down Water St. in support of the BC Cancer Foundation. More information at www.canaryderby.com/

Sept. 21, 2008 , 9 am–4 pm

Water Street (Gastown)

Garbage Can Art Contest & Auction

Twenty-five artists take part in four hours of creative madness, turning metal garbage cans provided by Granville Island Ferries into works of art, which are then auctioned off. Vancouver Celtic band Blackthorn will perform, and proceeds will be donated to B.C. Children's Hospital. More information at kevin@publicityplus.ca

Sept. 21, 2008 , 11 am

Granville Island Market (1689 Johnston)

Saturday 27th September 2008

Fma Gala

Celebrate the old world glamour of travel combined with an eco-green message at this live music, fashion, and art performance event. Proceeds go to the Make Poverty History Campaign and the WordLoveWorldLove Project. More information at www.fmavancouver.com/

Sept. 27, 2008 , 6 pm

Tix $30/55/100

Players Chophouse Restaurant & Lounge (808 Beatty)

Sky 360

Enjoy live music, art performance, and fashion by designers including Calvin Klein, Agent Provocateur, Betsey Johnson, and more in an old-world-travel themed environment. Proceeds go to Make Poverty History and The WordLoveWorldLove Project. More information at www.fmavancouver.com/

Sept. 27, 2008 , 6 pm

Tix $100/55

The Centre for Performing Arts (777 Homer)

Ride For Wishes

Teams of six can register for a 24-hour ride-a-thon to raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that benefits children facing life-threatening illness. More information at www.makeawishbc.ca/rideforwishes/

Sept. 27-28, 2008

Registration $250 per cyclist

Thunderbird Stadium (UBC)

Sunday 28th September 2008

Continued events...
Ride For Wishes (Sept. 27-28, 2008)

Saturday 4th October 2008

3rd Annual Bike To Cap Aids

Bike-a-thon for the benefit of Canada Africa Partnership on AIDS, a charity aimed at raising awareness about the HIV and AIDS pandemic in Africa. More information at www.capaids.org/

Oct. 4, 2008 , 9 am

Registration $20

John Hendry Park (3300 Victoria)

Sunday 5th October 2008

Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir

Performance to benefit Lions Gate Hospital's palliative care music therapy program. More information at www.lghfoundation.com/

Oct. 5, 2008 , 2 pm

Tix $25

Centennial Theatre (2300 Lonsdale)

Monday 13th October 2008

10th Annual Granville Island Turkey Trot

Run or walk this 10 km event, and help support the Food Bank with cash and food donations. Includes catered food from chef Stephen Wong. More information at www.turkeytrot.ca/

Oct. 13, 2008 , 8:30 am

Performance Works (1218 Cartwright, Granville Island)

Saturday 1st November 2008

Wine On The Mountain

Red and White and All that Sparkles is the theme at this year's wine and food tasting fundraiser. Enjoy live music, hors d'oeuvres, and auctions in support of The Adoptive Families Association of B.C. More information at www.bcadoption.com/

Nov. 1, 2008

Tix $150 ($50 tax receiptable)

Lupins Restaurant (Grouse Mountain)