 Outdoor Movie Night in Yaletown a huge success!
Yaletown hosted the first-ever FREE outdoor movie night in David Lam Park on July 20th. Over 1,000 people attended the screening of the classic film E.T. the Extraterrestrial. The crowd started arriving 3 hours before showtime, and settled in to enjoy great takeout from Yaletown businesses. "We were really busy", said the staff at Ki-Isu Sushi on Pacific. "We just kept boxing up meals as fast as we could. It was great". Picnics from Urban Fare, Dairy Queen, Rodneys, Panago, Somewhere Good, Salsa Agave, Waves and Starbucks were dotting blankets everywhere. The BIA office received over 25 letters of thank you from movie goers, and many requests for another show. We are in discussions with our partners at Park Board on this. Check out www.yaletowninfo.com for a selection of great photos and feedback. Here's a snippet:
"Loved it! This is the kind of thing Vancouver should be promoting and hosting. We are a world class city and need to have events like this that are common place among other comparable worldly cities! Great job and keep it up!"
B.Elliot
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 Summer Events Update
Summer Splash Block Party in the 1200 Block Hamilton happens Saturday July 26th, noon - 5pm. Dunk tank, classic games and live music for everyone.
Fun in the Sun Block Party in the 1000 Block Hamilton happens Saturday August 9th, noon - 5pm. Games for kids, food sampling, massages.
Femsport Competition Saturday August 9th 11-6pm in Yaletown Park. This is the first time this event has happened in Yaletown. Lets help to make it a success by inviting customers and friends, and strengthen the Yaletown brand of 'fresh ideas'.
Heineken Hot Fridays 4 more Fridays (5 - 7 pm) until the August 15th finale...
July 25th - DJ Johnny D'Erico @ 1200 block Hamilton with special guests
August 1st - Adeline @ 1100 block Mainland
August 8th - DJ Leanne with percussionist ZUZU @ 1000 block Hamilton
August 15th - Hot Friday Finale with The Ghost Brothers @ 1000 block Mainland plus The Beat 94.5 Street Squad onsite.
Call the YBIA office for more supplies of Hot Friday invites. Promote this to your staff and customers as a great opportunity for everyone to stay Fridays in Yaletown, and get the weekend started with style
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Got Bikes?
The YBIA is looking for locations for new bike racks in Yaletown. Would your staff, customers or couriers appreciate a bike rack near you? Call the YBIA with your location suggestions and we'll see if it fits the necessary qualifications. Contact the YBIA office today at 604-683-7473 or email Gary now.
YBIA Annual General Meeting coming September 24
Mark your calendars for the 2008 Annual General Meeting of the Yaletown Business Improvement Association. This AGM will set the course for the future, and is your opportunity to meet the Board, hear the plans and even get involved. This year, the YBIA will be seeking a 5 year renewal of its mandate, to take us past 2010. Join us at 8:30 am on Wednesday, September 24th. Location will be announced shortly and an AGM materials package will be sent out in the mail prior to the meeting.
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