Rivers Day Event Sept 30

What: Invasive Plant Pull and Native Planting Event
Where: Lynnmouth Park (near Cotton Road and Brooksbank Ave.) North Vancouver
When: Sunday, September 30 from 10am - 2pm


http://www.cnv.org/apps/commevent/details.aspx?id=2368

Youth parliament

If you are interested in a career in law or politics....get involved!

British Columbia Youth Parliament’s 84th Parliament will be held in Victoria at the Provincial Legislative Chambers from December 27 to 31, 2012. The Youth Parliament is a province-wide non-partisan organization for young people ages 16 to 21. It teaches citizenship skills through participation in the December parliamentary session and in community service activities throughout the year. Youth Parliament is a one year commitment.

for more info and applications go to: 

http://www.bcyp.org/joinus.html               http://www.bcyp.org/ 

All application forms must be received by October 23, 2012. Selected applicants will be notified in early November. If you require more information, please visit the website at www.bcyp.org.

For Senior Science Students

Only 2 spots left for students to attend the Gairdener Symposium Oct 22....
.....................see me or email NOW to register!    pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca



http://www.cmmt.ubc.ca/events/2012/08/2012-international-gairdner-symposium

Grade 10-12 students are invited to attend the 2012 International Gairdner Symposium on October 22, 2012 for a behind-the-scenes tour of world-class CFRI research facilities, and the opportunity to meet two Gairdner award winners and other health sciences experts. 2012 International Gairdner Symposium


About the Event:
8:30 am Registration
9:00 am Presentation:
Dr. William Kaelin, How I Accidentally Became a Scientist (And Why I am Glad I Did)
Dr. Jeffrey Ravetch, How Antibodies Work and Why
11:15 pm CFRI research tours


This event, hosted by Dr. Michael Hayden, Director, Center for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics(CMMT), will take place at the Child & Family Research Institute located at 938 West 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC.

Fundraising Gala needs volunteers

                                                         Gordon Smith Foundation  needs volunteers

The Gordon Smith Foundation is hosting its inaugural fundraising gala on Wednesday, November 21st.  The Gala will begin at 6:30 with a reception in the gallery (Main floor) and move at 7:30 to the 5th floor, "View Centre" for a seated dinner, entertainment and live auction.

The gala organizers will need volunteers during the day to set up 5 foot round tables and chairs for 140 guests.  The tables will need to be "dressed" and the chairs will need to be covered with "satin covers" which tie in the back.  This is an exacting task and also a task that requires some physical strength.  Our florist may also require some assistance arranging centrepieces and other floral.  Finally, the volunteer crew will be asked to count and unpack all the rentals upon arrival to ensure a complete order (glassware, cutlery, dishes, napkins, etc) and move them to "stations" around the 5th floor and within the gallery.

We are looking for 6 volunteers to work for approximately 3 hours starting at 1:00 pm on November 21, 2012.

Please contact Gail Johnson at        gail@smithfoundation.ca by October 15, 2012 if you are able to help out.

TAG Teen Art Group

The Teen Art Group (TAG)
The Vancouver Art Gallery and Continuing Studies at Emily Carr University of Art + Design are proud to announce the Teen Art Group (TAG), a unique program of workshops and activities for Vancouver-area teens, aged 15 – 18. Each month, the TAG group will meet twice – once at each institution – for fun, engaging and challenging workshops, discussions and tours that connect young people to contemporary art and artists.

What do TAG members do?  Get behind-the-scenes access to the facilities, instructors and studios of Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and the Vancouver Art Gallery’s collections, curators, staff and visiting artists.  Work with contemporary art, artists and ideas while connecting with other young artists and designers to create arts and culture events for teens in Vancouver.
 Participate in a different hands-on art-making workshop each month, and explore a wide range of issues with artists, curators, gallery educators, and media specialists.
 Generate new ideas, techniques and skills for your portfolio, and take your interest in art, design and culture to the next level with other teens that are serious about art!
TAG Launch | Thursday, September 20, 2012 The TAG will launch with a free event at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Thursday, September 20, 2012, from 4 pm – 7 pm. Come meet the programmers, check out the workshops we have planned, and pick up your application form. To RSVP to the launch, please contact ltoulouse@ecuad.ca or call 604 844-3856.
Want to apply, but can’t make it to the launch? Please email ltoulouse@ecuad.ca and an application form will be sent to you. Application deadline: Thursday, September 27, 2012. TAG Schedule | October 2012 – May 2013 Successful applicants will be invited to join the Teen Art Group and commit to attending twice per month for the 2012-13 school year. Meetings are held two Thursdays each month, from 4 pm – 7 pm, from October through May. The group will meet on the
first Thursday of every month (starting Thursday, October 4, 2012) at Emily Carr University, and the third Thursday of every month at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Regular attendance is required. Cost $300 for the entire year, limited bursaries available based on financial need.

APPLICATIONS AT   http://www.ecuad.ca/about/events/252762 
OR  ON THE WEX BULLETIN BOARD    OR SEE  MS. GIRAUD

BCIT BIOTECH Program 1 week for youth!

Biotechnology
BIOT 0001 - Biotechnology Career Awareness

A collaborative effort between BCIT, the Greater Vancouver School Districts and various local Biotechnology companies to provide Grade 10, 11 and 12 students with an opportunity to experience the field of biotechnology as a career path. Students spend five days in an actual biotech lab, and also visit companies in the field. Prerequisite: Must be in Grade 10,11, or 12.  
Credits  40 hours for WEX12A/12B

Info pkg and application:

http://www.bcit.ca/files/health/biotech/pdf/career_awareness_pkg_2010.pdf
submit completed application to Ms Giraud     pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Deadline to apply  Oct 20        cost $150                 dates: Dec 10-14   or    April 22-26

Reel2Real Aspiring Filmmakers Wanted

Aspiring filmmakers wanted

Are you affected by the lack of affordable, adequate housing? Do you think housing justice is an important issue in your life and community? Would you like to creatively address the housing crisis in a community engaged art project? Send a short email describing your interest in the project by September 27, 2012. Click here for details.

 

 

http://www.r2rfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/housingmattersyouthartistcall.pdf