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UBC Neighborhood Climate Action Plan - Emerging Directions Open House
2023-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Join the UBC Campus + Community Planning staff for a drop-in style event to learn more about the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan (NCAP) emerging directions! Grab free snacks while you browse display boards that provide an overview of the draft goals, targets, and actions for each of the six scope areas within the NCAP, and discuss your questions and ideas with staff leading the development of the NCAP.
No registration is needed!

UBC Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan - Emerging Directions Walking Tour
2023-10-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Join us for a walk through the Wesbrook neighbourhood, where we’ll highlight what we’re doing to accelerate greenhouse gas emissions reductions and prepare for the impacts of a changing climate. This informative tour will showcase current and future strategies being pursued through the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan.
Note: The tour is 90 minutes and weather dependent. A decision to cancel will be made by noon on the day of and registrants will be informed by email. For the tour route, download this map: NCAP Walking Tour Map
Sign up here!

Land Use Plan Public Hearing
2023-10-20 16:00 - 2023-11-07 16:00 | Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, 6163 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada
A Public Hearing has been scheduled to receive comments on proposed amendments to the UBC Land Use Plan for the Point Grey Campus Lands.
The next step in the Campus Vision 2050 process is a legislatively required public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Use Plan. These changes will enable UBC to deliver on the vision for the campus, which has been developed with the UBC community over the past 18+ months. The public hearing is a chance for everyone interested in the Land Use Plan to share comments, which will be considered by UBC’s Board of Governors.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023
Time: Beginning at 4pm
In-Person: Jack Poole Hall at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, 6163 University Blvd. Advanced registration recommended.
Online: Register online to receive a Zoom Link
Register and/or submit comments here
Comment as a speaker at the public hearing, online or in-person, or through pre-recorded video or written comments.
Childcare will be available on-site.
Advance registration is recommended.

Family Movie Night: The Little Mermaid (2023)
2023-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre!
Watch the trailer for The Little Mermaid (2023).
Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows for maximum comfort. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., movie starts at 6 p.m.
Fall Movies:
Sept 16: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
Oct 21: The Little Mermaid (2023)
Nov 18: Elemental
Dec 16: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile

UBC Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan - Emerging Directions Workshop #1
2023-10-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Do you live in the UBC neighbourhoods and want to get engaged in climate action? Join the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan’s Emerging Directions Workshop!
Climate change is affecting the way we live and the future of our planet. Join Campus + Community Planning and UNA staff for a two-hour workshop to learn about and provide feedback on the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan’s emerging directions.
The Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan builds on the 2013 Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP), and will provide policy directions, goals, targets and actions in key climate action areas including buildings, transportation, waste and materials, neighbourhood infrastructure, ecology, and climate emergency preparedness.
Together, we will explore how we can plan for healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities. Dinner and on-site childcare will be provided and UBC students will receive a giftcard for their participation. Space is limited. Reach out to Madeleine Zammar, Engagement Manager with any questions: madeleine.zammar@ubc.ca.
Sign up here!

Family Pumpkin Carving
2023-10-27 15:30 - 19:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Calling all artists and pumpkin enthusiasts! Family Pumpkin Carving on October 27th is your chance to create ghoulishly delightful masterpieces with your loved ones. A perfect blend of creativity and family bonding awaits.
Three Time frames:

Wesbrook Community Centre, Art Room: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Wesbrook Community Centre, Art Room: 4:40 pm – 5:40 pm
Wesbrook Community Centre, Art Room: 5:50 pm – 6:50 pm

Great Trek 2023
2023-10-28 08:30 - 13:00 | BC
The annual Great Trek run will be happening on October 28th! Please note that there will be full road and lane closures between 7am – 1pm on October 28th around campus. Event set up will take place from Oct 27th and take down will end Oct 28th. Follow the link for more details and recommended traffic routes: https://planning.ubc.ca/event/great-trek-2023
The Great Trek offers both in-person and virtual races for everyone with a 5km, 10km, half marathon and relay around the beautiful UBC campus.
Let’s celebrate the original trek of 1922 to commemorate the determination and spirit of UBC students in their pursuit of higher education and express our gratitude and appreciation for the land we are on! Learn more and sign up here: https://recreation.ubc.ca/2023/06/08/great-trek/

UBC Neighborhood Climate Action Plan - Emerging Directions Workshop #2
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Do you live in the UBC neighbourhoods and want to get engaged in climate action? Join the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan’s Emerging Directions Workshop!
Climate change is affecting the way we live and the future of our planet. Join Campus + Community Planning and UNA staff for a two-hour workshop to learn about and provide feedback on the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan’s emerging directions.
The Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan builds on the 2013 Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP), and will provide policy directions, goals, targets and actions in key climate action areas including buildings, transportation, waste and materials, neighbourhood infrastructure, ecology, and climate emergency preparedness.
Together, we will explore how we can plan for healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities. Dinner and on-site childcare will be provided and UBC students will receive a gift card for their participation. Space is limited. Reach out to Madeleine Zammar, Engagement Manager with any questions: madeleine.zammar@ubc.ca.
Sign up here!

UBC Neighborhood Climate Action Plan - Emerging Directions Virtual Workshop
2023-10-31 12:00 - 13:30 | BC
Do you live in the UBC neighbourhoods and want to get engaged in climate action? Join the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan’s Emerging Directions Workshop!
Climate change is affecting the way we live and the future of our planet. Join Campus + Community Planning and UNA staff for a 90-minute virtual workshop to learn about and provide feedback on the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan’s emerging directions.
The Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan builds on the 2013 Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP), and will provide policy directions, targets and actions in key climate action areas including buildings, transportation, waste and materials, neighbourhood infrastructure, ecology, and climate emergency preparedness.
Together, we will explore how we can plan for healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities. Reach out to Madeleine Zammar, Engagement Manager with any questions: madeleine.zammar@ubc.ca.
Sign up here!

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza at Wesbrook Community Centre
2023-10-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Step into a world of eerie excitement at our highly anticipated Halloween event, the Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza on October 31st!
Immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit by playing carnival games to earn a sweet stash of candies. Delight in Halloween films that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and if you dare, tiptoe through our terrifying haunted house for an unforgettable thrill!
Don’t miss the highlight of the evening—the Costume Contest! The contest will take place in the gymnasium during the event. This is your chance to showcase your funniest, scariest and best-dressed costumes to the community. Spots are limited.
Best of all, this spine-chilling event is entirely FREE! Join us for a ghoulishly good time at the Wesbrook Community Centre, where the Halloween magic comes alive!

Land Use Plan Public Hearing - Information Session
2023-11-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, 6163 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Prior to the November 7th Public Hearing, UBC will host a drop-in information session where members of the community can view the proposed changes to the Land Use Plan and ask questions.
Information Session
Date: November 1, 2023
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Location: Wong Trainor Welcome Centre (lobby), Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, 6163 University Blvd
For more information, please visit campusvision2050.ubc.ca/lup
No registration required.

Family Movie Night: Elemental
2023-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre!
Watch the trailer for Elemental.
Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows for maximum comfort. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., movie starts at 6 p.m.
Fall Movies:
Sept 16: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
Oct 21: The Little Mermaid (2023)
Nov 18: Elemental
Dec 16: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile

UBC Fall 2023 Graduation
2023-11-22 08:30 - 2023-11-24 14:00 | BC
Fall graduation is happening November 22-24! Please note that there will be road closures between 7am – 7pm on Nov 22-23, and between 7am – 2pm on Nov 24, on Crescent Road from West Mall to East Mall. Event set up will take place from Nov 17th and take down will end November 25th. Follow the link for more details and recommended traffic routes: https://planning.ubc.ca/event/ubc-fall-2023-graduation
Congratulations UBC graduates! The whole UBC community celebrates with you. Tuum Est. It is Yours. Find out more information about graduation here: https://graduation.ubc.ca/

Road Closures: November Concerts at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
2023-11-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, 2555 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
Please note the road closures due to November concerts taking place at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on Saturday November 25th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm:

UBC Parking will close roads half an hour before event end times to expedite traffic from Thunderbird Parkade by using the two lane exit plan. Two lanes of traffic will exit the parkade and turn right onto Thunderbird Blvd east and west bound lanes then turn left at East Mall to 16th Ave. East side of East Mall from Thunderbird Blvd to 16th Ave and west side of East Mall from FP Innovations to 16th Ave will be closed to parking starting at 5:00pm on event days.
Osborne lot will be closed from 9:00am onward on November 25th (all day).
Transit: Bus #68 from Totem Park will be stopped temporarily at Thunderbird Blvd and Thunderbird Cr, then directed down East Mall to 16th Ave.

Click here for the Traffic Management Plan at the Thunderbird Parkade.

Family Movie Night: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
2023-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre!
Watch the trailer for Lyle, Lyle Crocodile.
Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows for maximum comfort. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., movie starts at 6 p.m.
Fall Movies:
Sept 16: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
Oct 21: The Little Mermaid (2023)
Nov 18: Elemental
Dec 16: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile

Joyful: A Masquerade Party
2023-12-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Join your neighbours for an evening of carols, music, dancing and hot chocolate at the Wesbrook Community Centre gymnasium on Friday, December 22, 2023, 7 p.m.
This free event is open to everyone and will feature Scottish dancing and a hot chocolate bar. Bring your reusable mugs and a holiday-themed mask!
This event is brought to you by the UNA Community Engagement Advisory Committee. For questions about the event, please email ceac@myuna.ca.

2024 Lunar New Year
2024-02-11 13:00 - 16:00 | BC
Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon with us at Wesbrook Community Centre!
This celebration will include activities for all ages including bamboo weaving, calligraphy, traditional flower arrangement, as well as arts and craft activities for kids, plus much more! There will be Lion dancing, Korean drumming and cultural performances lead by local residents. Vote for your favourite dragon art! Cultural performances at 1:30pm.
This free annual UNA community event promises an afternoon of fun, games and food.
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Members of the community are encouraged to submit their dragon themed artwork for the community contest. Please bring your art to Wesbrook Community Centre by January 31.
These will be placed on display at Wesbrook for the week leading up to the event. Voting will take place at the celebration.

Family Day
2024-02-19 08:30 - 17:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Join us for Family Day at the UNA!
Prepare to create memories with those you love by participating in various activities at the Wesbrook Community Centre. Sports, Arts & Crafts, and more!
For more information and schedule of activities visit www.myuna.ca/familyday

UBC REC Triathlon Duathlon 2024 - Road and Lane Closures
2024-03-09 08:00 - 16:00 | BC
UBC Triathlon Duathlon 2024 hosted by UBC Recreation will be happening on Saturday, March 9th from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please note that there will be full road and lane closures between 4:00 am – 4:00 pm on March 9th around campus. Event set up will begin on March 8th and take down will end March 9th. Follow the link for more details and recommended traffic routes: https://planning.ubc.ca/event/ubc-rec-triathlon-duathlon-1
UBC Triathlon Duathlon provides a wide variety of distances and race formats, there is something for everyone. The swimming segment of this triathlon takes place indoors in the competition tank of the UBC Aquatic Centre. Learn more and sign up here: https://recreation.ubc.ca/intramurals/events/ubc-tri-du/

UBC Draft Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan - Wesbrook Community Centre Workshop
2024-03-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Do you live in the UBC neighbourhoods and want to get engaged in climate action? Join a workshop to share your feedback on the draft Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan!
Join Campus + Community Planning for a two-hour workshop to learn about and provide feedback on the draft Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan (NCAP). We will be sharing detailed actions to achieving a net-zero and climate resilient community. We want to know, did we get it right? Are we missing anything? And what support do you need to make changes in your daily life?
The NCAP builds on the 2013 Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP), and will provide policy directions, goals, targets and actions in key climate action areas including buildings, transportation, waste and materials, neighbourhood infrastructure, ecology, and climate emergency preparedness. The NCAP will help inform future Neighbourhood Plans and amendments to shape how UBC’s Land Use Plan is implemented, as well as other initiatives like transportation and zero waste planning.
Together, let’s explore how we can plan for healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities!
Lunch and childcare will be provided! Students will also be receiving a $50 gift card as a token of appreciation.
Register Now!

UBC Draft Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan - CIRS BC Hydro Theatre Workshop
2024-03-11 17:30 - 19:30 | centre for interactive research on sustainability, 2260 West Mall, Vancouver, V6T1Z4
Do you live in the UBC neighbourhoods and want to get engaged in climate action? Join a workshop to share your feedback on the draft Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan!
Join Campus + Community Planning for a two-hour workshop to learn about and provide feedback on the draft Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan (NCAP). We will be sharing detailed actions to achieving a net-zero and climate resilient community. We want to know, did we get it right? Are we missing anything? And what support do you need to make changes in your daily life?
The NCAP builds on the 2013 Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP), and will provide policy directions, goals, targets and actions in key climate action areas including buildings, transportation, waste and materials, neighbourhood infrastructure, ecology, and climate emergency preparedness. The NCAP will help inform future Neighbourhood Plans and amendments to shape how UBC’s Land Use Plan is implemented, as well as other initiatives like transportation and zero waste planning.
Together, let’s explore how we can plan for healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities!
Dinner and childcare will be provided! Students will also be receiving a $50 gift card as a token of appreciation.
Register Now!

UBC Draft Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan - Walking Tour
2024-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Join us for a walk through the Wesbrook neighbourhood, where we’ll highlight what we’re doing to accelerate greenhouse gas emissions reductions and prepare for the impacts of a changing climate. This informative tour will showcase current and future strategies being pursued through the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan.
The tour will start at 10:00 AM in front of the Wesbrook Community Centre!
Note: The tour is 90 minutes and weather dependent. A decision to cancel will be made by 8:30 AM on the day of and registrants will be informed by email. For the tour route, download this map: NCAP Walking Tour Map
Register now!

Storm the Wall
2024-03-24 - 2024-03-27 | BC
The annual Storm the Wall event hosted by UBC Recreation will take place between March 24th to March 27th, . Parts of Main Mall will be closed off to the public to accommodate the race, which is expected to attract close to 4,000 participants.
To learn more about the road closures and affected areas, visit: https://planning.ubc.ca/event/storm-wall.
To learn more about the event, visit: https://recreation.ubc.ca/intramurals/events/storm-the-wall/

2024 Utsav Holi - Road Closures
2024-03-30 10:30 - 16:00 | BC
Road Closures:
Agronomy Road – Engineering Lane to lane east of West Mall from 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Learn more: planning.ubc.ca/event/2024-utsav-holi

Earth Day
2024-04-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Come celebrate Earth Day with the UNA! Learn different ways we can care about the Earth and decrease our impact while connecting with your community.
Make sure to sign up for one of our engaging workshops here (registration required):

10:00am – 11:00am – Balcony Herb Planting
11:00am – 12:00pm – Plant Scavenger Hunt
11:00am – 1:00pm – DIY Beeswax Wrap and Zero Waste Kitchen Workshop
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Children’s Garden Exploration Workshop

Other free drop-in activities include (registration not required):

Documentary Screenings
Bring-Your-Own-Container Snacks and Drinks
Arts for the Earth Bake Sale
Bike Repair with the Bike Kitchen
Sustainable Crafts

Go to myuna.ca/earth-day for more information.

Earth Day - DIY Beeswax Wraps Workshop
2024-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
In this Earth Day workshop with Rashmi GC from Village Vancouver, we’ll talk about how to reduce food waste, package-free grocery shopping, proper segregation of kitchen waste, recycling and composting. Workshop participants will make beeswax wraps to take home with them (all supplies will be provided). We’ll have a community seed library present – pick up some free seeds for your garden, swap or donate seeds.
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Workshop cost is $5. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If cost is an issue, please email robyn.chan@myuna.ca.

Earth Day - Children's Garden Exploration Workshop
2024-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Join Jane at the Children’s Garden and learn how your garden grows. This drop in workshop will give kids a hands on opportunity to learn all about gardening, including:
– A Children’s Garden orientation
– Till the soil and plant seeds
– Get up close and observe the creatures that call the garden home
– Take some seeds home to plant!
Kids aged 2-12 are welcome to join (plus a parent). This workshop will be outside, weather permitting, so please wear clothes that can get dirty!

Summer Sounds at UBC
2024-05-03 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-04 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Norman MacKenzie Square, 7Q37+MR Vancouver, British Columbia, Wesbrook Village, British Columbia, Canada
Enjoy local music in your neighbourhood with Summer Sounds at UBC! Happening three times a week in Norman Mackenzie Square, Summer Sounds at UBC invites residents, passers-by, visitors, kids, and everyone in between to stop by and enjoy live music from local artists. Grab a seat in one of the Adirondack chairs and some food from one of the surrounding eateries and relax, connect, and relish in the chill summer vibes.
Fridays: 3-6pm
Wednesdays & Saturdays: 12-3pm
No tickets required — just show up!
Check out the full events calendar for details on musicians and genres: https://www.liveatubc.ca/events/
We can’t wait to see you there!
