March 16, 2009
Langley Spirit Wins Third Prize in Provincial Photo Contest!
Langley, BC. As part of the Spirit of BC Week 2009 celebrations, the Show Your Spirit photo contest once again invited Spirit of BC community committees from across British Columbia to show their spirit by finding innovative ways to display the Spirit of BC logo.
Communities were encouraged to display the logo on a town fixture (i.e., building or water tower) or develop a unique art project that creates a gigantic Spirit of BC logo. The possibilities are limited only by a communitys imagination.
Each Spirit of BC community committee was asked to take a picture of their creative idea and send it to 2010 Legacies Now, where the pictures were judged for originality and innovativeness.
The Langley Spirit of BC Committee submitted several photos to this years contest which received entries from all over the province and received word that one of their entries has won third prize!
Each winning community receives money to use towards a future Spirit of BC sponsored event. The third place prize is $200.
The winning photo was taken by Lori Watts after the 1 Year Countdown event held at Willowbrook Shopping Centre. She went home with a set of bam bams given out at the event to make noise at 6:00 and her dog Parker picked one up and was carrying it around the house. He sat and posed when she got her camera out and the photo says the rest! He still has his bam bam minus a bit of air, but the cat made short work of the other one!
For more information about the Langley Spirit of BC Committee or other 2010 Legacies Now programs, contact Executive Director Shirley Stewart (604-534-2159 or executivedirector@langleyspiritofbc.com).
January 14, 2009
Heroes Live Here
Langley, BC. Langley's Altitude Youth Ambassadors and Langley Spirit of BC are inviting Langley youth aged 15-18, to answer the question -"Who is your Hero and why?"
Heroes surround us and are a part of our daily lives. They are inspiring and motivate you to reach a common goal or achievement. They can be anybody: an Olympian, a sports figure, a musician, a friend, a teacher, a soldier, a survivor, your parents.
We are all familiar with the saying: "A Hero doesn't need to have superpowers to be one!"
Youth attending a high school in Langley are encouraged to write an original essay answering the question of who is as their hero and why? Essays must be typed or written in legible handwriting, and it cannot be longer than 600 words.
They are entered to win...
· 1st prize - $500
· 2nd Prize - 8GB iPod Touch
· 3rd Prize - $100 gift card
All essays must be received at the Langley Spirit of BC office on Monday, February 2, 2009 by 4:00 PM.
Then all essay participants are invited to our "Heroes Live Here Coffee House" event! Event sponsors will be on hand to present the essay contest winners with their prizes. Local heroes' or people who have achieved a lofty goal have been asked to attend the Coffee House and share their story with everyone. They will share their challenges and offer their words of encouragement as our teens start their life journey. Be sure to bring your camera!
This event is held at the end of the Spirit of BC week on Friday, February 13, 2009 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at George Preston Recreation Centre. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Full contest rules are listed on the Langley Spirit of BC's website or you can contact Heather Kitto, Business Services Coordinator at 604-534-2159 or businesservices@langleyspiritofbc.com For more information about the Langley Spirit of BC Committee or other 2010 Legacies Now programs, contact Executive Director Shirley Stewart (604-534-2159 or executivedirector@langleyspiritofbc.com).
January 8, 2009 Volunteer Langley Unveils New Logo
Langley, BC. Volunteer Langley provides local non-profit organizations and event planners with the opportunity to find valuable volunteers to assist them with programs and events. "Volunteer Langley has taken an important step forward in serving the community." says Langley Spirit of BC Executive Director Shirley Stewart. "For several months now we have worked to create an entity which will help both local organizations and volunteers - but now we have a official "brand" that will help us be more easily recognized!" Developed in conjunction with VolWeb.ca", who is the provincial partner for the Volunteer Langley project, the logo represents both the volunteers and those looking for volunteers. "We have been taught from our early school years, that a raised hand will attract attention to you and your questions or needs", explains Stewart. "We have people in Langley looking to volunteer and we certainly have groups needing their energies and skills. By connecting with Volunteer Langley - you are raising your hand and saying you want to help or need the assistance."
In the coming weeks, Langley Spirit of BC staff will be attending several events to promote Volunteer Langley and how it can work within the community. If you would like to learn more about the program or want to know more about how to register as a volunteer or organization, visit: www.langleyspiritofbc.com and explore the Volunteer area of the site.
There you will find information on opportunities locally, handy guides on how to register and answers to several frequently asked questions.
Langley Spirit of BC staff is also available Monday to Friday to answer your questions by phone (604-534-2159) or in person.
Volunteer Langley has been established as a partnership with VolWeb.ca". VolWeb.ca" was created by 2010 Legacies Now and launched in 2005 and has grown considerably since then, attracting both event organizers and volunteers interested in special event volunteering to encourage volunteerism and increase access to volunteer opportunities.
For more information about the Langley Spirit of BC Committee or other 2010 Legacies Now programs, contact Executive Director Shirley Stewart (604-534-2159 or executivedirector@langleyspiritofbc.com). December 23, 2008 Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament Launched Langley, BC. For the seventh season in a row, the Province of British Columbia, BC Hockey, 2010 Legacies Now and the Vancouver Canucks are teaming up to promote the "Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament." This tournament is a unique way to connect hockey tournaments across the province in February and March with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. BC Hockey has been a proud supporter of this special tournament since the first season and sees it as a celebration of community spirit, amateur sport and healthy, active lifestyles. As February marks the one year countdown to 2010, this is a fantastic way to continue to build the excitement. "In 2008, the Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament involved 224 tournaments and close to 47,000 young hockey players in 98 communities throughout BC." remarks Michael Jackstien, Langley Spirit of BC Committee Vice-Chair. "We attended several of these tournaments in Langley which took place Sportsplex. Hopefully more tournaments will register for the great souvenirs and exposure for their associations and tournaments - we'd be happy to attend more!" Tournament registration forms are available at the Langley Spirit of BC office, call 604-534-2159 to have one faxed to you or drop by 101-20611 Fraser Highway, Langley to pick one up. Additional information on the Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament can be found by going to the 2010 Legacies Now website: www.2010LegaciesNow.com and clicking on Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament. You can register on line of by fax. Langley Spirit of BC is a registered non-profit society. A program of 2010 Legacies Now and the Province of BC, Spirit of BC is a province-wide initiative that promotes community innovation, pride and excellence, and involves British Columbians in the opportunities arising from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. For more information about the Langley Spirit of BC Committee or other 2010 Legacies Now programs, contact Executive Director Shirley Stewart (604-534-2159 or executivedirector@langleyspiritofbc.com).
Langley Spirit of BC is a registered non-profit society. Supported by 2010 Legacies Now and the Province of BC, Spirit of BC is a province-wide initiative that promotes community innovation, pride and excellence, and involves British Columbians in the opportunities arising from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
"The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative."
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