Park Board Committee Meeting December 12, 2016

CHAIR’S REPORT Commissioners in the

Community

Nov 30: NEFC Park Design Creekside Park

Chair Kirby-Yung announced the hiring of the acclaimed New York based firm, James Corner Field

Operations, to design the Creekside Park Extension in Northeast False Creek

Dec 1: Hockey Canada World Juniors Announcement Rogers Arena

Vancouver and Victoria have been selected to host the 2019 IIHF World Juniors Hockey

Tournament. Commissioners with Megan Acosta, Trevor Linden, Councillor Louie and Donnie Rosa.

Dec 1: Festival of Lights Opening Event VanDusen Botanical Garden

Commissioners attended the annual Festival of Lights opening at VanDusen Botanical Garden. With

Make a Wish Foundation Director of Communications, Stuart Chase.

Dec 1: Odd Squad Fundraiser The Imperial Theatre

Chair Kirby-Yung attended an annual fundraiser for Odd Squad to support prevention outreach and

programs for youth against drugs and gangs. With Executive Director, Tony Hinton and President

Diana Zappa.

Dec 3: Lumière Reception Morton Park & Jim Deva Plaza

Chair Kirby-Yung attended the lighting of Luna the Whale at Morton Park. With Lumière founders

Stephane Mouttet and Shelley Hayashi along with Councillor Deal.

Dec 3: Santa’s Breakfast West End Community Centre

Commissioner Crawford attended the Annual Breakfast with Santa at the West End Community

Centre

Dec 7: Christmas Party Kerrisdale Community Centre

Commissioners Crawford and Mackinnon attended the Kerrisdale Community Centre Society’s

annual Christmas Party to thank the staff and volunteers

Dec 8: Holiday Heights at Bloedel Opening Night Bloedel Conservatory

Commissioners attended opening night of Holiday Heights at Bloedel, a new event at the

Conservatory. With Lee Richmond, Cambie Village Business Association, Shawn Mitchell, and Rich

Hankin from VanDusen Garden Association