Mark’s Discount for CUPE BC members | Aug 1-7 Members can use the enclosed voucher code to get 25% off on in-person purchases at any Mark’s in Canada from August 1st to 7th
Whistler Summer Concert Series | Aug 4, 18, 25
Whistler Olympic Plaza at 4365 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, has been holding free concerts all summer, with three Thursday dates coming up spanning various genres. Opening acts start at 6:30 and the headliners at 7:30pm.
Dates & Artists:
Aug 4 – DJ PRAiZ, Ron Artis II & The Truth; Aug 18 – Native Thunder Productions & DJ Shub; Aug 25 – Vinyl Ritchie & The J.B.’s
LegBC | Community Gaming Grants Info Session | Aug 26 MLA Fin Donnelly is hosting a free 1.5h in-person information session on the BC Government’s Community Gaming Grant Program and other initiatives, an opportunity to learn about how your organization can successfully apply for funding. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Email fin.donnelly.mla@leg.bc.ca or call 604-942-5020 with further questions.
Date & Time: Friday, Aug 26, 2022 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm (Pacific)
Location: 510 – 2950 Glen Dr., Coquitlam, BC (Coquitlam-Burke Mountain Community Office)
Registration: Click here
VDLC | Labour Day Picnic | Sep 5 Enjoy food, bouncy castles, live music, games, booths and more at the Vancouver & District Labour Council free Labour Day Picnic.
Date & Time: Monday, Sep 5, 2022 | 12:00 noon
Location: Trout Lake Park (John Hendry Park), Vancouver
CCDI Consulting | Two-Spirit people Within the LGBTQ2+ Communities | Sep 21 This free webinar from the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion will discuss what the “2” in LGBTQ2+ stands for, in conversation with a panel of Indigenous Two-Spirit people who will share their experiences with indigeneity in the LGBTQ2+ communities.
Date & Time: Sep 21, 2022 | 1:00pm (Eastern)
Registration: Click here
Charlford House | 6th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser | Sep 23. Those wishing to support women in the Lower Mainland who struggle with addictions can sponsor the Charlford House Society for Women golf tournament fundraiser, including dinner and prizes. Proceeds will go towards expanding Charlford House community outreach and upgrading the facility to accommodate more women at a time. The attached brochure features further details.
Date & Time: ongoing until Friday, Sep 23, 2022
Location: Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, 3251 Plateau Blvd., Coquitlam, BC
Should you have any questions regarding this update, please email info@cupe.bc.ca for additional information.
In solidarity,
CUPE BC Executive Board
CUPE British Columbia
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Burnaby, British Columbia
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P: 604.291.9119