2014 SPECIAL EVE TS LISTING. Monday, March 10,2014. Anl1lacis Room. 4:30-4:50 pm

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1 COUN -' SPECIAL EVE TS LISTING Date: location: T~me: Monday, March 10,2014 Anl1lacis Room 4:30-4:50 pm Presentation: Judi Stene, Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Background Materials: Memorandum from the Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture dated February 26, 2014.

2 The Corporallon of Delta Parks, ReereaUon & Culture To: From: Date: Subject: cc: MEMORANDUM Mayor & Council Department Heads Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission Parks, Recreation & Culture M-Team Parks, Recreation & Culture SST Judi Stene, Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture February 26, 2014 Special Events Listing 2014 George V. Harvie, Chief Administrative Officer Dona Packer, Mayor's Office Ken Kuntz, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Customer Service Offices Arvind Sharma, Administrative & Program Manager, Engineering Ken Sim, Deputy Fire Chief Paul Scholfield, Deputy Fire Chief Warren Samson, Roads and Traffic Superintendent Dave Halliday, Deputy Director of Engineering Operations Josh Turner, Parks Operations Superintendent Shane Margetson, Fleet Superintendent Attached is a listing of special community-wide events and recognition events that will occur in One-time events are highlighted in blue. We look forward to your participation in these events and appreciate your ongoing cooperation and support. If you are Interested in attending any of the facility seasonal or special events, please let me know and I will send you the detailed information. You will receive individual invitations for each of the larger events. Should you have any questions, please contact me at , or Ken Kuntz, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture at ~~ J~ ~;ene, Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Attachment JS/ps F:\PUBLlC\Speclal Events\Speclal Event Binder\Event Llstings\JS009.docx

3 January Corpo... and Special Events 2014 Wednesday, January 1 - Pol r Bear Swim 1 :OOpm Swim Boundary Bay Regional Park Annual plunge includes family entertainment, children's activities and lots of draw prizes Saturday, January 25 - Battle of the Badges 7:00pm Sungod Recreation Centre Delta Police and Delta Fire will be entertaining the fans with an exciting hockey game. Throughout the evening there will be interactive displays, job related presentations, and photo opportunities. Delta Fire will also be showcasing their Command Vehicle and a fir'e apparatus and Delta Police will have their command vehicle and a police cruiser on display February Monday, February 10 - Family Day Activities Sungod Recreation Centre 1 :00-3:30pm Free everyone welcome skate - skate and helmet rentals free Free public swim with a winter family fun theme Light refreshments South Delta Recreation Centre 1 :30-4:00pm Free everyone welcome skate and family gym Light refreshments Ladner Leisure Centre & Winski" Aquatic & Fitness Centre 1 :30-3:30pm Public swims held all day Regular admission applies Ladner Leisure Centre 12:00-3:00pm Everyone welcome skate Regular admission applies FEBRUARY HERITAGE WEEK Monday, February 17 - Heritage Awards Presentations 7:00pm Municipal Hall (Council Chambers) Merit awards and certificates will be awarded by Mayor Lois E. Jackson Tuesday, February 18 - Kennedy Trail Sign Unveiling 2:00pm Gibson Elementary, North Delta Wednesday, February 19 - Heritage Award of Merit Plaque Presentation 10:00am McCrea's Pool Hall, 4880 Delta Street, Ladner Plaque to be presented by Mayor Lois E. Jackson F:\PUBlIC\speclal Events\Special Event Blnder\Event listlngs\2014 Corporate and Special Events listing.docx UPDATED: February 26, 2014 llpa ge

4 Friday, February 28 - Delta Idol 7:00pm $10 Tsawwassen Arts Centre Great local talent, ages rears. It will be the same format as Canadian/American Idol with judges. As well as 1 S, 2 nd, and 3 rt1 prize winners. March March - May - North Delta Winter Market (Spring Festival) 11 :00am-4:00pm Sunbury Hall First day of the bi-weekly market Dates: March 2, 16,30, April 13, 27 and May 11 Tuesday, March 11 - Hoop Shoot, South Delta 5:00-9:00pm South Delta Secondary School Gym Basketball skills tournament for elementary schools Wednesday, March 12 - Hoop Shoot, North Delta 5:00-9:00pm Seaquam Secondary School Basketball skills tournament for elementary schools Saturday, March 29 - Street Hockey Tournament 1 0:00am-2:00pm South Delta Recreation Centre parking lot Popular tournament for all ages of street hockey enthusiasts April TBA Spring - Jarvis Elementary Playground Opening Tuesday, April 1 - Cromie Park Diamond Opening Time: TBA Cromie Park First Pitch is Saturday, April 5 at 11 :30am Friday, April 11 - McKee Volunteer Appreciation vent 1 :30-3:30pm McKee Seniors Recreation Centre To celebrate the hard work of McKee volunteers and their contribution to McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Saturday, April 12 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, North Delta 9:00-11 :OOam Sunbury Hall Saturday, April 19 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, South Delta 9:00-11 :OOam South Delta Recreation Centre Main Hall Wednesday, April 23 - Kennedy Volunteer Appreciation Event 1 :30-3:30pm Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre To honour and thank the Kennedy House Seniors Society volunteers for their contributions F:\PUBLlC\Speclal Events\Speclal Event Blnder\Event Llstlngs\2014 Corporate and Special Events listing.docl( UPDATED: February P ag e

5 Thursday, April Delta Trades & Technical Career air 9:00am-8:00pm Sun god Recreation Centre Friday, April 25 - Mayor's Business Breakfast Meeting 7:00-9:00am Town & Country Inn Saturday, April 26 - The 15 th Annual Delta Triathlon 6:00am Registration Event begins at Ladner Leisure Centre (7:00am-1 :OOpm) Adult race begins at 7:00am and Kids of Steel at 11 :30am This is a family group and/or individual event combining swim, bike, run, short-distance, sprint components Sunday, April 27 - Annual Watershed Fish Releas8 12:00-2:00pm Watershed Park Enjoy a hike through Watershed Park by following the "fish" signs to the Old Pump House. Release chum fry into Watershed Creek (limited supply, please arrive early) Tuesday, April 29 - Staff Appreciation Barbecue 12:00-1:30pm Municipal Hall May May August Flrehall Farmers Market 10:00am-2:00pm First day of the bi-weekly market Firehall Centre for the Arts Dates: May 25, June 8, 22, July 6, 20, August 3, 17, 31 May September - Annual Mayor's Garden Contest for Children Awards time TBA Encourages children (ages 5-16 years) to be active outdoors and foster a respect for the earth and nature while learning how to garden Plant a flower or vegetable garden and send a photo of the its bloom or crops anytime between August 1 to September 8 Saturday, May 3 or 10 - North Delta Community Park Picnic Shelter Opening TimeTBA North Delta Community Park MAY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK Tuesday, May 6 - Staff Appreciation Barbecue 12:00-1:30pm North Delta Recreation Centre Tuesday, May 13 - Staff Appreciation Barbecue 12:00-1 :30pm South Delta Recreation Centre F:\PUBlIC\Speclal Events\Special Event Blnder\Event listlngs\2014 Corporate and Special Events Listing.docx UPDATED: February 26, Page

6 Thursday, May 15 - National LifeJacket Day All aquatic facilities On National Lifejacket Day and all season long, we urge boaters to wear their lifejackets. Canadian Red Cross Lifejacket Mascot 'Buckles' will be out and about in the community sharing this message Friday - Sunday, May Ladner Pioneer May Days Memorial Park Ladner community festival; held over a three day period Offering children's activities, family entertainment, community displays, beer garden, amusements and rides Parade-Sunday, May 25, starting at 12:00pm Parade contact is Jackey Zellweger ( ) Sunday, May 25 - Whole Lotta Art Artisan Market 11 :00am-5:00pm North Delta Recreation Centre/artSpace Jun. JUNE 2-8 SENIORS WEEK Tuesday, June 3 - Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre 90+ Special Tea 1 :30-4:00pm (doors open at 1 :OOpm) Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre Gold card members only Friday, June th Kennedy Seniors Anniversary Dinner & Dance 5:30pm (dinner at 6:15pm) Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre Saturday, June 14 - Public Works Open House 11 :00am-3:00pm Delta Works Yard Hot dogs, refreshments, live demonstrations, interactive displays and more! Saturday, June 14 - Hawthorne Fields Ground Breaking Time TBA Hawthorne Park Saturday, June 21 - Ride to Survive (Delta Police) 9:30pm Delta Police escort cyclists into Cap's South Shore Cycles on Scott Road & 80 Avenue, North Delta This is not a special event budgetary item Saturday, June 21 -Bike Pump Track Opening TlmeTBA Location TBA Sunday, June 22 - North Delta Family Day Parade & Festival North Delta Social Heart Plaza Parade and community festival offering children's activities, community group displays, basketball tournament, street hockey and family entertainment Parade-11 :OOam Parade contact is Preet ( ; parade_chair@northdeltalions.org) F:\PUBlIC\Speclal Events\Special Event Blnder\Event listlngs\2014 Corporate and Special Events listing.dock UPDATED: February 26, Page

7 Thursday, June 26 - Municipal Volunteer Recognition Dinner 6:00pm River House Restaurant Recognition of volunteers serving on municipal committees July Tuesday, July 1 -- Canada Day 4:30-10:00pm North Delta in fields of Chalmers/Bumsview Schools III Fireworks, activities, displays, entertainment and live music Tuesday, July 1 - Canada Day,. 9:00am-5:00pm, festivities at Delta Museum in Ladner - rbc III 10:00am-1 :OOpm, festivities at Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen - rbc 12:00-5:00pm festivities at Hawthorne Grove Park (Kirkland House) in Ladner -- rbe Friday, July 4 - North Delta Outdoor Movie Night,. 8:30-11 :OOpm North Delta Community Park FRIDAY -- SUNDAY, JULY 2 AND 4, 5, ANNUAL TOUR DE DELTA Wednesday, July 2 -- Volunteer Dinner ill 5:30-8:00pm Harris Bam III Dinner to recognize Tour de Delta volunteers and facilitate distribution of information and meeting of fellow team members Friday, July 4 - MK Delta Criterium, StartlFlnish 84 th Avenue, North Delta III 6:30pm Start time This exciting event starts and finishes on 84th Avenue and features a 1.2km loop around the Social Heart area of North Delta where spectators will see the athletes pass by times. The course has a fast downhill section going into a left hand tum that will see the riders hit speeds of more than 70km/hr. The finish of the race will also be exciting to watch as the athletes will have less than 100m out of the final comer to sprint to the line. The event will also feature entertainment and fun for the entire family Friday, July 4 -- Kids Crit, StartlFlnish 84 th Avenue, North Delta 5:45pm Start time An exciting opportunity for children 6-8 years old and 9-11 years old to participate in a Tour de Delta cycling event; a kid sized Criterium Taking place on the same circuit as the pros in North Delta's Social Heart Friday, July 4 -- Tour de Delta Family Festival 5:30-9:00pm III Richardson Elementary School Grounds Interactive children's activities, free draw for used bike, beer and wine tent, food vendors Hosted by Watershed Artworks Society Saturday, July 5 -- Kids Crit, StartiFinlsh, Delta and Bridge Street, Ladner Village III 4:00pm Start time Taking place on the same circuit as the pros in downtown Ladner An exciting opportunity for children 6-8 years old and 9-11 years old to participate in a Tour de Delta cycling event; a kid sized Criterium F:\PUBLlC\Speclal Events\Special Event Blnder\Event Llstlngs\2014 Corporate and Special Events Listing.docK UPDATED: February 26, Z Page

8 Saturday, July 5 - Youth Race, Start/Finish, Delta and Bridge Street Ladner Village 4:30pm Start time Taking place on the same circuit as the pros in downtown Ladner An exciting opportunity for youth to participate in a Tour de Delta cycling event Saturday, July 5 - Brenco Criterium - Ladner Village 5: 15pm Start time This fast and furious road race features several laps on a short circuit with city streets closed to traffic. Historic Ladner Village has become the home for this event where the high speed cornering and sprinting make it a favourite for spectators and provides an opportunity to get close to the action as racers reach speeds of up to 60km Saturday, July 5 - VIP Event 5:30pm Start time VIP tent at the Criterium sponsored by MK Delta Lands Group Sunday, July 6 - Tour de Delta Family Festival 9:00am-5:00pm Dennison Park Interactive children's activities, beer and wine tent hosted by Tsawwassen Rotary and food vendors Sunday, July 6 - White Spot I Men's & Women's UCI Road Race - Tsawwassen Women's Start time 9:00am Men's Start time 12:00pm 12km circuit with start/finish at Dennison Park This international sanctioning will help: o o Stimulate new teams and further development of established teams In Canada Provide the opportunity for local riders to earn valuable points that will give the Canadian team more spots at World and Olympic Championships o.attract top rated pro teams to the race in an effort to obtain UCI points The White Spot I Men's & Women's UCI Road Race is an exciting and challenging cycling discipline, incorporating strength, fitness, strategy, precision and endurance. Racers ride in groups or 'peletons', corner at high speeds, take turns "pulling" at the front of pace lines and pick a tactical spot to try to break away Councillors are involved as guests and In awards presentations for all events. Saturday, July 19 - Boundary Bay Airshow Gates open 11:00am; Airshow starts at 12:00pm A community event produced in partnership by the Corporation of Delta and Alpha Aviation Inc. The event features an air show and also includes children's activities, displays and some food vendors Augult Friday - Monday, August Tsawwassen Sun Festival A three day community festival offering children's activities, antique show, craft fair, community group displays and family entertainment Parade Monday at 11 :OOam Winskill Park Contact for the festival: Elaine Campbell ( ; elainejc79@yahoo.com) F:\PUBlIC\Speclal Events\Speclal Event Blnder\Event listlngs\2014 Corporate and Special Events listing.dock UPDATED: February 26, Page

9 Saturday, August 9 - North Delta Show & Shine " Registration 8:00-1 0:00am; Event time 1 0:00am-3:00pm (Awards-2:00pm) " Sungod Recreation Centre " Contact Stephanie Cooke ( ) Sunday, August Delta Community Animal Expo " 10:00am-4:00pm III Ladner Memorial Park Saturday, August Starry Night III 7:30-10:00pm (start anytime between 7:30 and 9:00pm) III Deas Island Regional Park Experience the magic and mystery of the park transitioning from day into night. Drum in the park, walk along a lantern lit trail for fun and exercise. Visit discovery stations and listen to the night sounds September September December 7 - Flrehall Farmers Market 11 :00am-4:00pm First day of the bi-weekly market III Sunbury Hall III Dates: September 14, 28, October 12,26, November 9,23 and December 7 September (Date TBD) fl Annual Battle of Britain 1:15pm III Boundary Bay Airport A fly-by of vintage aircraft, followed by a parade onto the square, an inspection of the air cadet troops and an address to the troops by the review officer ell This event is sponsored by Alpha Aviation Inc. and the Air Cadets Saturday, September n1 Annual Luminary Festival 6:00-10:00pm Sunstone Park, North Delta The park is illuminated as the community gathers with their homemade lanterns to enjoy music and entertainment, children's activities, a parade of lanterns around the pond, food and beverage and an on-site lantern making tent for those who did not bring a lantern III Shuttle service transports people from North Delta Recreation Centre to Sunstone Park Saturday, September 6 -- Delta Fire Department Open House 9:00am-3:00pm Hall No. 1 (Ladner Fire Hall) 4645 Harvest Drive, Ladner Saturday, September 6 -- McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Annual Open House III 10:00am-2:00pm III Annual event to showcase the programs and services of McKee to members and visitors Saturday, September Delta Fire Department Open House 9:00am-3:00pm III Hall No.3 (North Delta Fire Hall) Avenue, North Delta Saturday, September Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre Annual Open House 1 0:00am-2:00pm Annual event to promote the centre and new programs F:\PUBLlC\Speclal Events\Speclal Event Blnder\Event Listlngs\2014 Corporate and Special Events listing.dock UPDATED: February 26, Page

10 Saturday, September 13 - Dugald Morrison Synthetic Turf Field Opening Time TBA Dugald Morrison Park Saturday, September 13 - Dugald Morrison Field House Opening Time TBA Dugald Morrison Park Saturday, September 13 - North Delta Recreation Centre Expansion Event TimeTBA North Delta Recreation Centre Sunday, September 14 - Terry Fox Run A run, walk fundraiser to celebrate the life of Terry Fox and raise money for cancer research There is a community volunteer who acts as a local Run Coordinator for this fund raiser North Delta and South (Tsawwassen) each host an event Wednesday, September 17 - Delta Fire Awards Ceremony 6:00-9:00pm Council Chambers Recognition of firefighters who have successfully completed their probation and a ceremony to present long service awards to the firefighters Saturday, September 20 - Seniors Expo - McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Time: TBA McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Saturday, October 4 - Seniors Expo Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre Time: TBA Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre Saturday, September 27 - Fall Harvest Harris Barn October OCTOBER FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Wednesday, October 22 - Municipal Long Service Awards 12:00pm Beach Grove Golf Course Presentation to municipal employees for length of service with Delta Friday, October 24 - Family Fright Fest, South Delta 5:00-8:00pm Ladner Community Centre Saturday, October 25 - Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza Harris Ba rn Time and activities TBA Wednesday, October 29 - Family Fright Fest, North Delta 5:00-8:00pm Sunbury Hall Thursday, October 30 - Spooky Theatre 5:00-8:00pm Tsawwassen Arts Centre F:\PUBUC\Speclal Events\Speclal Event Blnder\Event L1stlngs\2014 Corporate and SpecIal Events LIstIng.docK UPDATED: Februarv 26, P a ge

11 Friday, October 31 - Municipal Halloween Patrol NO\Wllber Tuesday, November 11 - North Delta Remembrance Oay Ceremony 10:40am North Delta Social Heart Plaza, coordinated by Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture on behalf of Kennedy House Seniors Society Saturday, November 22 - Deck the Halls Artisan Market 10:00am-4:00pm North Delta Recreation Centre Artisan Market co-sponsored by the Corporation of Delta and Watershed Artworks Society Friday - Sunday, November North Delta Potters Pottery Sale Friday 4:00-9:00pm Saturday 1 0:00am-4:00pm Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm artspace, Watershed Location to be determined Saturday, November 29 National Sports Day 1 :00-5:00pm Variety of activities at various facilities South Delta and Sungod Recreation Centre December December - Re/Max Skate with Santa Sungod Recreation Centre Monday, December 1 - Inaugural Meeting of Council Time TBA Municipal Hall WednesdaylThursday, December 3 & 4 - Children'S Tree Program and Open House Delta Grade 3 classes are invited to make their own Christmas tree decorations and visit Delta Municipal Hall to decorate a tree Children are also given an orientation to the municipality in the Council Chambers Saturday, December 6 - Breakfast with Santa, North Delta 9:00-11 :OOam Sunbury Hall Family oriented events that serve breakfast, offer children's activities and a visit with Santa Sunday, December 7 - Municipal Employees' Family Christmas Party 12:00-2:30pm Municipal Hall A Christmas party for municipal employees and their children and grandchildren Includes children's activities, entertainers, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and a light food buffet Tuesday, December 9 - Christmas Concert Ladner Community Centre Co-sponsored with Delta Music Makers, Delta Concert Band and a School Choir F:\PUBLlC\Speclal Events\Speclal Event Blnder\Event Llstlngs\2014 Corporate and Special Events Listing.doc)( UPDATED: February 26, Page

12 Saturday, December 13 - Breakfast with Santa, South Delta CD 9:00-11 :OOam III South Delta Recreation Centre Main Hall It Family oriented events that serve breakfast, offer children's activities and a visit with Santa Sunday, December 14 - Skate with Grinch CD South Delta Recreation Centre III TimeTBA Saturday, December 20 - Skate with Grinch It Ladner Leisure Centre.. TimeTBA December 21 - January 3 - Winter Wonderland III 10:00am-12:00pm, 1 :30-S:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm III South Delta Recreation Centre III TimeTBA " Special public skates with extensive set-ups including Christmas trees, snow banks, picket fence, picnic tables and a hot chocolate stand all out on the ice surface December 21 - January 3 - Polar North Winter Themed Skate " 10:00am-12:00pm, 1 :30-S:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm III North Delta Recreation Centre " TimeTBA It Special public skates with a winter theme F:\PUBUC\Special Events\Speclal Event Binder\Event L1stlngs\2014 Corporate and Special Events Listing.docK UPDAltO: February 26, lPage