Vancouver’s first ever Literacy Month is in full swing. Decoda Literacy Solutions kicked off events with a flag-raising at Vancouver City Hall on UNESCO-designated International Literacy Day.
Local dignitaries including City Councillor Kerry Jang joined Decoda representatives at the Commemorative Flag Plaza to launch Literacy Month and Literacy is Life, the literacy organization’s month-long awareness and fundraising campaign.
What’s more, BC Place, Canada Place, Science World and the main entrance of the provincial Legislature in Victoria lit up in Decoda purple that evening in support of Iiteracy in BC.
The Literacy is Life campaign will run through the end of September and features a fun team trivia challenge to raise funds to support the provision of literacy resources in 400 communities throughout BC. Companies, organizations, and members of the public are encouraged to get a team together in support of the campaign.
The Vancouver Literacy Team Trivia Challenge takes place on September 29 at Red Card Sports Bar & Eatery on Smithe Street from 6-9pm.
The campaign also offers a letter writing contest whereby children, youth and adults are asked to explain what literacy means to them, how it has impacted their lives and what they have done to increase literacy in their community.
To get involved and learn more about the resources available go to www.literacyislife.ca or keep an eye out for #literacy is life!
Opening day is here for this summer’s YVR Take-Off Fridays. Every Friday from today until August 28, the terminal will come alive with music, entertainment and family-friendly activities.
We stopped by to check things out, and we weren’t disappointed. Today’s event had a DJ, live musicians, caricaturists, balloon artists, mascots, face painting and more. You can enjoy these activities between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Each Friday there will be delicious food samples and great deals from airport shops and restaurants. On select days there will be on-site activities with The Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, and the Vancouver Canadians.
For the aviation buffs, in the Public Observation Area there are interactive displays, quizzes, and behind the scenes videos. Tours are also available to learn about YVR’s history, art, and operations.
We’ll be back soon and hope to see you there too!
Here’s what you need to know:
WHEN: Every Friday from July 3 to August 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Vancouver International Airport, Domestic and International Terminals, Departures – Level 3
COST: Free event. Reduced parking rate available for $5 for up to four hours. Parking vouchers available at the Customer Information Counter, International Terminal, Level 3
ONLINE: Website: www.yvr.ca | Twitter: @yvrairport | Facebook: Vancouver International Airport
#YVRTakeOffFridays
For the past couple of months, Elettra Communications has been working with the Industry Council for Aboriginal Business on planning and preparation for the launch of its new communications program. Today the first piece of that communications program was unveiled - a brand new website. The Industry Council for Aboriginal Business is BC's go-to organization for connecting industry and the Aboriginal business community. ICAB works to foster a vibrant BC economy where Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people work together and form meaningful business partnerships.
It's been a pleasure working on this website partnership with ICAB's Executive Director, Lana Eagle, as well as Brett and Nicole from the Suite Apps team who did the design.
Earlier this week, Pacific Centre officially open its new retail expansion. New shops include Ted Baker, Kate Spade, TUMI, Weekend MaxMara, Hugo BOSS, and Vancouver's first AllSaints. More retailers will be opening later this summer and into the fall.
To celebrate the opening, Pacific Centre charged Elettra Communications with planning and executing an outdoor fashion event on Granville Street. Thirty stunning models walked our open-air catwalk and 300 ft red carpet, showing gorgeous looks from Pacific Centre's newest shops.
Here are some pics of Elettra's event set up and the fashion show. Enjoy!
