STANLEY PARK
The Vancouver Aquarium is presenting a new exhibit that will allow visitors to get up close and personal with thousands of jellyfish - without the need of anyone urinating on them as a result.
Beginning May 16, thousands of jellyfish will invade the aquarium including 15 species from across the globe, for a new exhibit with shows, activities and interactive displays.
The jellyfish on display include several species rarely seen at the aquarium including the Lion's Mane jelly, which can grow tentacles up to 30.5 metres long, the Gardener upside-down jelly, which uses photosynthesis to produce its food, the blubber and spotted jellies of the warm Indo-Pacific waters and the red-eye medusa, a cooler water species found in B.C. And, of course, what would a jellyfish exhibit be without Pacific sea nettles and moon jellies? Explore the new exhibits and interactive displays to learn how jellyfish hunt, eat, protect themselves and reproduce, despite having no head, heart, brain, bones or eyes. (Sounds like an ex-boyfriend.) For more information, visit vanaqua.org.
. Registration is on now for the first-ever Centenarian Shuffle, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 2 in Stanley Park and is organized by InspireHealth and Foot Solutions in support of InspireHealth's integrative cancer care programs.
The goal of the walk is to educate participants on the benefits of leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle - and encourage them to aim for age 100. The organizers believe exercise, nutrition, stress reduction and toning are vital for a long, healthy life, which is why the Centenarian Shuffle will feature a full-fledged health fair at the finish line, as well as several checkpoints along the route to offer participants some tools useful in improving their health and wellbeing. It's suggested participants also try their hand at Balance Walking, also known as Nordic Walking. There will be some poles available for use at the event, but non-pole walkers are also welcome. For more information and to register, visit centenarianshuffle.ca.
CITY-WIDE
Bike to Work Week is rapidly approaching and the non-profit organization HUB: Your Cycling Connection wants participants to sign up or register now for a chance to win great prizes.
HUB also wants commuters to ditch their cars and ride their bikes from May 27 to June 2 - and hopefully onward.
New and experienced cyclists will be greeted by more than 50 commuter stations set up along some of Metro Vancouver's busiest bike routes, where snacks, maps, information and free bike repairs will be offered. To view the commuter station schedule and to register, visit btww.ca.
COAL HARBOUR
Tickets are on sale now for the 17th Annual Big Sisters Spring Lunch at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. This annual celebration raises money to support Big Sisters' three mentoring programs that help hundreds of at-risk girls each year. The event will be emceed by CTV's Lynda Steele and feature keynote speaker Joy MacPhail and Study Buddy tutor Vanessa Woznow, who will share her mentoring experience. The organization hopes to raise $65,000 at this year's lunch for Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland. For tickets and information, visit bigsisters. bc.ca.
MOUNT PLEASANT
Means of Production Artists Raw Resource Collective is hosting a 10-year anniversary party at its Mount Pleasant community garden, May 26 at 3 p.m.
The event promises lots of entertainment, live music, garden tours, bee talks, eco-art activities and an opportunity to learn about growing linen. It was more than a decade ago when artist Oliver Kellhammer, in partnership with the Environmental Youth Alliance, Community Arts Council of Vancouver and the park board, created the garden, located in North China Creek Park at the corner of St. Catherine's Street and East Sixth Avenue. sthomas@vancourier.com
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