BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vcsbc.ca/en X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250705T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250705T150000 DTSTAMP:20250629T200020Z CREATED:20250611T061357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T200020Z UID:462469-1751713200-1751727600@vcsbc.ca SUMMARY:2025 Picnic del Dia de la Independencia VANCOUVER DESCRIPTION:Únete a compartir un rato disfrutando con la Comunidad Venezolana en Metro Vancouver. El clima está ideal para un picnic familiar. Estaremos alli a partir de las 11am y nos quedaremos hasta cuando nos provoque. \nTrae cualquier juego que tengas en casa (bolas criollas\, domino\, trompos\, etc. ) y cositas para picar y\, si quieres\, compartir. \nNos vemos el sábado en dos localidades: \n\nSecond Beach\, Picnic Area\, Stanley Park\, Vancouver\n\nPicnic Area: https://vanmapp1.vancouver.ca/gmaps/covmap.htm?map=designated_picnic_locations&zoom=15&id=pn01\n\n\n\n  URL:https://vcsbc.ca/en/event/2025-picnic-del-dia-de-la-independencia-van/ LOCATION:Second Beach\, Stanley Park\, Second Beach\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Metro Vancouver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcsbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Vancouver.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC":MAILTO:info@vcsbc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250614T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20250611T063104Z CREATED:20250611T062222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T063104Z UID:462481-1749888000-1749913200@vcsbc.ca SUMMARY:2025 KMS Tool's 28th Annual Charity Show & Shine! DESCRIPTION:Once again\, KMS Tools\, Coquitlam is offering us the opportunity to help Venezuela with a Show & Shine event on June 14\, from 8 AM to 3 PM. \nThere we will offer free hot dogs and soft drinks and we will be accepting your donations. Please help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Your donations will be of great help. \nCome join us at KMS Tool Coquitlam at 110 Woolridge Street\, Coquitlam\, BC. \nFree admission for spectators! Join us for 200+ beautiful and beastly classic and custom cars\, live music\, FREE smokies & pop\, a vendor competition\, and loads of prizes!! Grab the family\, and come on out for a fantastic day of pre-Fathers’ Day free entertainment! \nYour generous donations will go to various groups\, including:\n– Barriguita Llena – Paraguaná\n– Batido Solidario\n– Mamis a La Obra Con Pacheco\n– Grupo de Rescate Caracas \nPlease visit our website to learn more: https://vcsbc.ca/en/we-help-others/ \nRain or shine\, see you there! URL:https://vcsbc.ca/en/event/2025-kms-tools-28th-annual-kms-tools-charity-show-shine/ LOCATION:KMS Tools\, Coquitlam\, 110 Woolridge Street\, Coquitlam\, British Columbia\, V3K 5V4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Metro Vancouver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcsbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Show-Shine-Post.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KMS Tools%2C Coquitlam":MAILTO:coquitlam@kmstools.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241214T180000 DTSTAMP:20241017T164139Z CREATED:20241017T150045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T164139Z UID:444968-1734174000-1734199200@vcsbc.ca SUMMARY:2024 Venezuelan Christmas Bazaar DESCRIPTION:7th Venezuelan Christmas Bazaar\nThe Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC is excited to bring you the 7th Annual Venezuelan Christmas Bazaar! \nWe will have live music\, 50/50 raffle\, Silent Auction\, and more. \nBazaar admission to general public is by donation. Suggested donation: $5 p/person \nOnly vendors need to make reservations using the button below\, including payment\, to secure a spot. \n \n \n RESERVE A TABLE\n \nAttention Vendors \nAll vendors need to make reservations using the button above\, including payment\, to secure a spot. \nPartial refunds are given if cancellation is requested in writing more than 30 days from the event.  There is a $10 cancellation fee to cover administrative fees. \nNo refunds within 30 days of the event.   \nAll handlers of food items that are not pre-packaged must have FoodSafe certification. \nIf you are planning on selling and/or serving food during this event\,  you must obtain a Temporary Food Premises Permit from Fraser Health Authority at least 14 days prior to the event. \nPre-Packaged food items do not need these permits.  \nIt is YOUR responsibility to obtain this permit and have it available for display/inspection during the event. \nFailure to present a permit during the event will result in ineligibility to dispense food items at the reserved table.  No refunds given for vendors without the necessary permits. \nWe are also kindly requesting donations for our society to continue producing these events. URL:https://vcsbc.ca/en/event/2024-venezuelan-christmas-bazaar/ LOCATION:Irmandad Portuguesa Do Divino Espirito Santo Cultural Society\, 12918 112 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, V3T 2S5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Metro Vancouver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://vcsbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-Christmas-Bazaar.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC":MAILTO:info@vcsbc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241201T000000 DTSTAMP:20241017T141422Z CREATED:20241017T060237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T141422Z UID:446556-1732993200-1733011200@vcsbc.ca SUMMARY:2024 Fiesta de Navidad Latina - Vancouver DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\n \nOnce again\, Major Scale Productions and the Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC (VCSBC) bring you a “Fiesta de Navidad Latina” – the Christmas party you were waiting for this 2024. \nLive Music\, DJ\, food\, beverages\, fun\, and much more. \nLet’s celebrate Christmas Latin style! \nSpecial Guests: \n\nSongPati Latin Band\nDJ Sound Loco\n\n\nBUY TICKETS\n \nAll ticket sales are final! \nSongPati Latin Band\nVancouvers premier Latin Band focuses on songs taken from one of the many Venezuelan genres\, Gaita Zuliana\, which are heavily influenced by African and Spanish rhythms\, providing a style of music that is engaging yet unpredictable and evocative using instruments such as cuatro\, maracas\, tambora/furruco\, charrasca. \nDJ SoundLoco\nOur excellent DJ\, brings you all the Latin tunes for your enjoyment \nDoors Open at 7pm \nUna vez más\, Major Scale Productions y la Sociedad Venezolana Canadiense de BC (VCSBC) te traen una “Fiesta de Navidad Latina” – la fiesta que estabas esperando para este 2024. \nMúsica en vivo\, DJ\, comida navideña\, Gaitas\, diversión y mucho más. \n¡Celebremos la Navidad al estilo latino! \nInvitados especiales: \n\nSongPati Latin Band\nDJ Sound Loco\n\n\nCOMPRA BOLETOS\n \nVenta de boletos es final! \nSongPati Latin Band\nLa Banda premier Latina de Vancouver\, trayendo música  de diferentes géneros venezolanos\, Gaita Zuliana\, la cual tiene influenia Africana y ritmos latinos. SongPati Latin Band trae un estilo de música atractivo\, impredecible y evocador usando instrumentos como el cuatro\, maracas\, tambora/furruco\, charrasca. \nDJ SoundLoco\nNuestro excelente DJ\, trae la major música Latina y de todos los tiempos para tu disfrute. \nPuertas abren a las 7pm \nPlace / Lugar:\nBurnaby Hall\n7837 Canada Way\, Burnaby \nFor more information\, call 778.389.7723 or  email: info@majorscale.ca \nPara más información llamar al 778.389.7723 ó email: info@majorscale.ca URL:https://vcsbc.ca/en/event/2024-fiesta-de-navidad-latina-vancouver/ LOCATION:Burnaby Hall\, 7837 Canada Way\,\, Burnaby\, BC\, V3N 3K8 CATEGORIES:Metro Vancouver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://vcsbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-Fiesta-Navidena-1920-x-1080-px.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Major Scale Productions":MAILTO:info@majorscale.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231210T170000 DTSTAMP:20231010T142130Z CREATED:20231010T130057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T142130Z UID:402465-1702202400-1702227600@vcsbc.ca SUMMARY:2023 Venezuelan Christmas Bazaar DESCRIPTION:The Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC is excited to bring you the 6th Annual Venezuelan Christmas Bazaar! \nWe will have live music\, 50/50 raffle\, Silent Auction\, and more. \nBazaar admission to general public is by donation. Suggested donation: $5 p/person \nOnly vendors need to make reservations using the button below\, including payment\, to secure a spot. \n \n RESERVE A TABLE\n \nAttention Vendors \nAll vendors need to make reservations using the button above\, including payment\, to secure a spot. \nPartial refunds are given if cancellation is requested in writing more than 30 days from the event.  There is a $10 cancellation fee to cover administrative fees. \nNo refunds within 30 days of the event.   \nAll handlers of food items that are not pre-packaged must have FoodSafe certification. \nIf you are planning on selling and/or serving food during this event\,  you must obtain a Temporary Food Premises Permit from Fraser Health Authority at least 14 days prior to the event. \nPre-Packaged food items do not need these permits.  \nIt is YOUR responsibility to obtain this permit and have it available for display/inspection during the event. \nFailure to present a permit during the event will result in ineligibility to dispense food items at the reserved table.  No refunds given for vendors without the necessary permits. \nWe are also kindly requesting donations for our society to continue producing these events. URL:https://vcsbc.ca/en/event/2023-venezuelan-christmas-bazaar/ LOCATION:Burnaby Lake Rugby Clubhouse\, 3760 Sperling Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5B 4X5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Metro Vancouver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vcsbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Bazaar-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC":MAILTO:info@vcsbc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231203T000000 DTSTAMP:20231029T062536Z CREATED:20230927T044856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T062536Z UID:401867-1701543600-1701561600@vcsbc.ca SUMMARY:2023 Unforgettable Celebration: Fiesta de Navidad con Sabor Latino - Vancouver DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\nOnce again\, Major Scale Productions and the Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC (VCSBC) bring you an “Unforgettable Celebration – A Christmas Party with Latin Flavour” – the Christmas party you were waiting for this 2023. \nLive Music\, DJ\, food\, beverages\, fun\, and much more. \nLet’s celebrate Christmas Latin style! \nSpecial Guests: \n\nSongPati Latin Band\nDJ Sound Loco\n\n\nBUY TICKETS\n \nAll ticket sales are final! \nSongPati Latin Band\nVancouvers premier Latin Band focuses on songs taken from one of the many Venezuelan genres\, Gaita Zuliana\, which are heavily influenced by African and Spanish rhythms\, providing a style of music that is engaging yet unpredictable and evocative using instruments such as cuatro\, maracas\, tambora/furruco\, charrasca. \nDJ SoundLoco\nOur excellent DJ\, brings you all the Latin tunes \nDoors Open at 7pm \nUna vez más\, Major Scale Productions y la Sociedad Venezolana Canadiense de BC (VCSBC) te traen “Unforgettable Celebration – Fiesta de Navidad con Sabor Latino” – la fiesta que estabas esperando para este 2023. \nMúsica en vivo\, DJ\, comida navideña\, Gaitas\, diversión y mucho más. \n¡Celebremos la Navidad al estilo latino! \nInvitados especiales: \n\nSongPati Latin Band\nDJ Sound Loco\n\n\nCOMPRA BOLETOS\n \nVenta de boletos es final! \nSongPati Latin Band\nLa Banda premier Latina de Vancouver\, trayendo música  de diferentes géneros venezolanos\, Gaita Zuliana\, la cual tiene influenia Africana y ritmos latinos. SongPati Latin Band trae un estilo de música atractivo\, impredecible y evocador usando instrumentos como el cuatro\, maracas\, tambora/furruco\, charrasca. \nDJ SoundLoco\nNuestro excelente DJ\, trae la major música Latina y de todos los tiempos para tu disfrute. \nPuertas abren a las 7pm \nPlace / Lugar:\nBurnaby Hall\n7837 Canada Way\, Burnaby \nFor more information\, call 778.389.7723 or  email: info@majorscale.ca \nPara más información llamar al 778.389.7723 ó email: info@majorscale.ca URL:https://vcsbc.ca/en/event/2023-fiesta-de-navidad-en-vancouver/ LOCATION:Burnaby Hall\, 7837 Canada Way\,\, Burnaby\, BC\, V3N 3K8 CATEGORIES:Metro Vancouver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vcsbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Fiesta-FB-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Major Scale Productions":MAILTO:info@majorscale.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230708T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230708T130000 DTSTAMP:20230707T060743Z CREATED:20230707T060349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T060743Z UID:397695-1688814000-1688821200@vcsbc.ca SUMMARY:2023 Picnic del Dia de la Independencia DESCRIPTION:Únete a compartir un rato disfrutando con la Comunidad Venezolana en Victoria y Metro Vancouver. El clima está ideal para un picnic familiar. Estaremos alli a partir de las 11am y nos quedaremos hasta cuando nos provoque. \nTrae cualquier juego que tengas en casa (bolas criollas\, domino\, trompos\, etc. ) y cositas para picar y\, si quieres\, compartir. \nNos vemos el sábado en dos localidades: \n\nConfederation Park\, Burnaby\nBeacon Hill Park\, Victoria\n\n  URL:https://vcsbc.ca/en/event/2023-picnic-del-dia-de-la-independencia/ LOCATION:Multiple – Confederation Park & Beacon Hill Park\, multiple\, see event details\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Metro Vancouver,Victoria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vcsbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-PicnicVenezolano-Vancouver-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC":MAILTO:info@vcsbc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230705T214500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230705T220000 DTSTAMP:20230703T234940Z CREATED:20230703T180136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T234940Z UID:397468-1688593500-1688594400@vcsbc.ca SUMMARY:2023 Celebración del Dia de la Independencia DESCRIPTION:Una vez mas\, te invitamos a la celebración del Día de la Independencia de Venezuela este 5 de julio de 2023. Tendremos estas celebraciones en varias provincias: \n\nIzamiento de bandera de Venezuela en el Ayuntamiento (City Hall) de Calgary – 5pm PDT: Canta el Himno Nacional la Coral Cantares\nIluminación de las Cataratas del Niágara en nuestro tricolor – 7pm PDT: live cam: https://ow.ly/ogFb50P2bwM\nIluminación del Ayuntamiento (City Hall) de Vancouver – a partir de 9:45pm PDT\nIluminación del puente de Burrard – a partir de 9:45pm PDT\n\nEstán todos invitados a presenciarlo y esperamos disfruten este momento tan significativo. \nTómate tu selfie con las luces tricolor desde el lugar de los acontecimientos y compártelo por las redes. No te olvides de etiquetar la foto con el hashtag #VCSBC URL:https://vcsbc.ca/en/event/2023-celebracion-del-dia-de-la-independencia/ LOCATION:Multiple – Vancouver City Hall & Burrard Street Bridge\, multiple\, see event details\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Metro Vancouver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcsbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-Dia-de-la-Independencia.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC":MAILTO:info@vcsbc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230318T150000 DTSTAMP:20230316T013954Z CREATED:20230314T153030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T013954Z UID:392583-1678957200-1679151600@vcsbc.ca SUMMARY:2023 March - Eat-A-Smoky Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Once again\, KMS Tools\, Coquitlam is offering us the opportunity to help Venezuela with a fundraising event on March 16\, 17 and 18\, from 9 AM to 3 PM. \nThere we will offer free hot dogs and soft drinks and we will be accepting your donations. Please help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Your donations will be of great help. \nCome join us at KMS Tool Coquitlam at 110 Woolridge Street\, Coquitlam\, BC. \nYour generous donations will go to various groups\, including:\n– Barriguita Llena – Paraguaná\n-Giving Smiles To The Little Ones\n– Batido Solidario\n– Mamis a La Obra Con Pacheco\n– Grupo de Rescate Caracas \nPlease visit our website to learn more: https://vcsbc.ca/en/we-help-others/ URL:https://vcsbc.ca/en/event/2023-march-eat-a-smoky-fundraiser/ LOCATION:KMS Tools\, Coquitlam\, 110 Woolridge Street\, Coquitlam\, British Columbia\, V3K 5V4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Metro Vancouver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcsbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/KMS_March16.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="KMS Tools%2C Coquitlam":MAILTO:coquitlam@kmstools.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR