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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes: Sensory-Friendly Morning at the PNE Barns
DESCRIPTION:  \nAutismBC and the PNE are excited to invite you to a sensory-friendly morning at the PNE Barns on August 22nd & August 29th!\nDuring this exclusive event\, we’re opening the doors of the livestock barns specifically for AutismBC members. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the barns with reduced noise\, smaller crowds\, and a calmer atmosphere on-site and in the surrounding grounds. \nAutismBC Goes: Sensory-Friendly Morning at the PNE Barns \nDate: Two dates available: Thursday\, August 22nd & 29th\, 2024 \nTime: 9:00 am – 10:30 am \nLocation: Livestock Barns\, PNE Agrodome (2901 E Hastings Street\, Vancouver) \nAutismBC and the PNE are excited to invite you to a sensory-friendly morning at the PNE Barns on August 22nd & 29th! During this exclusive event\, we’re opening the doors of the livestock barns specifically for AutismBC members. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the barns with reduced noise\, smaller crowds\, and a calmer atmosphere on-site and in the surrounding grounds. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nAccess to the Livestock Barns\, Discovery Farm\, and other barn exhibits.\n\n\nPlease note: The Discover Farm is no longer in the barns; you must hop on a train to reach its location.\n\n\nA sensory-friendly environment with reduced noise and activity.\n\n\nA chance to interact with the animals in a comfortable setting.\n\n\nAn optional agriculture-based magic show (there will be music and amplified sound as part of this performance)\n\n\nOpportunity for pony rides and archery as an add-on for $7 per activity.\n\n\nIf you want to stay after our event and go to the Fair\, you will need to have pre-purchased Fair admission tickets.\n\n\nThe PNE wants to extend a group Fair discount to all AutismBC members who registered for these Goes events\, please check your confirmation email for the code.\n\nGeneral Admission: Families attending this event can stay and enjoy the Fair when it opens to the general public at 11:00 am with the purchase of a Fair ticket. Special discounted Fair tickets will be available for purchase with a unique discount code provided to all registered attendees. \nPlease bring your own sound-dampening device (noise-cancelling headphones\, earplugs\, etc.)\, which is an accommodation that supports your family member. \n  \nAbout AutismBC Goes: \nAt AutismBC Goes events\, we aim to foster a sense of community and belonging\, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation. By organizing engaging outings and activities\, we offer opportunities for autistic individuals and their families to connect\, have fun\, and learn in a supportive environment. Join our Lower Mainland team at this fun event! \nGratitude and Recognition: \nWe extend our heartfelt thanks to the PNE for their generous support\, gifting us this special time at the barns for our autistic community and their families. Their commitment to creating an inclusive experience for our community is incredible and we acknowledge their amazing team for their ongoing efforts. \nEvent Registration: \nTo reserve your spot for this sensory-friendly morning at the Fair\, please click the registration link to log into your AutismBC membership portal. \n\nYou must have an AutismBC membership to access these events and log in to your membership portal to complete the event registration.\n\n  \n \n  \nImportant Notes: \n\nWe are hosting two Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the PNE Barns on August 22nd and August 29th. Please only register for one day to accommodate as many families as possible.\n\nRegistration closes the day before the event at 10:00 a.m. More details with a Know Before You Go including pictures to frontload your family on the experience and parking access information will be sent out upon confirmation of your ticket. \nfore the event at 10:00 a.m. If you would like to attend the event after registration closes\, please email us at hello@autismbc.ca and we will do our best to add you to the event list. \nLearn More about the PNE Fair: \nTo find out more about the barns\, visit: PNE Agriculture \nTo explore the Fair’s attractions\, visit: PNE Fair \nThe PNE PlayLand Ride Accessibility Program for Access2 Cardholders: Accessibility – PNE \n\nExit passes/wristbands available at the Guest Experience booths inside Playland.\n\nMark Your Calendar: \n\nThursday\, August 22nd\, 2024 & Thursday\, August 29th\, 2024\n\nTime: 9:00 am – 10:30 am\nLocation: PNE Agrodome (2901 E Hastings Street\, Vancouver)\n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you and your family for a memorable and inclusive sensory-friendly experience at the Fair! Don’t miss this opportunity to create cherished memories and connect with the animals in a relaxed setting. \nFor any inquiries or assistance\, please contact us at hello@autismbc.ca or call (604) 434-0880 x107. Together\, let’s make this summer an extraordinary one for all! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-sensory-friendly-morning-at-the-pne-barns-3/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes to Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park with Girls Club (Prince George)
DESCRIPTION:AutismBC Goes to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park with Girls Club\, Prince George \nCome enjoy a few hours of fun\, food\, and friendship! In partnership with the Girls Club of Northern BC\, this community event is all about bringing our members together\, free of cost barriers. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Saturday\, August 24\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nLocation: North/South pavilion in Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park\, Prince George\, 17 Avenue Prince George \n\nThe pavilion will also offer a covered space if the weather does not cooperate\, as this event will be happening rain or shine.\n\nWho:  \n\nAutismBC Members & Girls Club North Members in the Prince George & surrounding communities. \n\nHow: \n\nWe are partnering with the local chapter leader Kristen from Girl’s Club to host this event\, and it is our second community-partnered picnic!\nHow to spot us: Amanda\, our Regional Coordinator—Northern\, will wear an AutismBC T-shirt and be the main point of contact for the event check-in\, while Kristen will wear a Girls Club T-shirt. \n\nCapacity: 120 spots are available. \nAdditional Info: \n\nPlease include in your registration if you have dietary restrictions or allergies\, as food will be provided.\nPlease also let us know if you consent to having your photo taken at the event.\nConsider bringing a picnic blanket or other seating if you prefer.\nFeel free to bring swimwear\, towels\, games\, and snacks\, and we recommend bringing proper protective sunwear and sensory protection.\n\nPrize Giveaway: Tickets for The Little Prince at the Fort George Railway will be given away at the event!  \nRegistration:  \n\nTo participate in this event\, please click the registration link below to complete the registration form.\nYou must log in to your AutismBC membership to access the registration form.\nRegistration for this event closes Friday\, August 23rd\, at noon.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you and your family to our AutismBC Goes. Let’s make new friends\, have fun\, and create lasting memories together! \n  \n \n  \nNot yet an AutismBC Member? Sign-up for a Membership: Our Membership — AutismBC \n  \nAbout AutismBC Goes: \nAt AutismBC Goes events\, we aim to foster a sense of community and belonging\, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation. By organizing engaging outings and activities\, we offer opportunities for autistic individuals and their families to connect\, have fun\, and learn in a supportive environment. Join community volunteer Amanda Sopel & Girls Club Leader Kristen at this fun event! \nAbout Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park: \nThis is one of Prince George’s premier parks that provides our community with beautiful views of the Fraser River\, connections through trails and pathways\, stunning floral displays\, beautiful grounds and much more! \nFeatures and amenities: \n\nPlayground.\nSpray park (open seven days a week until the end of September from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.).\nKiwanis Bandshell Bowl.\nThe Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre.\nThe Little Prince mini-steam train railroad.\nSand volleyball courts.\nMulti-use trails connected to the Hudson’s Bay Wetland and the Heritage River Trail System.\nPicnic sites\, park benches\, and full washrooms.\n\n \nAbout Girls Club NorthernBC Chapter: \nGirls Club is a provincial charitable organization that envisions a world where girls with neurological/developmental differences feel celebrated\, included\, and connected. They are dedicated to empowering girls and young women with special needs\, fostering friendships\, and promoting a sense of belonging. \nThrough various activities\, workshops\, and events\, Girls Club aims to create a supportive community where girls can thrive\, make friends\, and develop their unique talents. By collaborating with AutismBC\, they strive to ensure that girls on the autism spectrum have the opportunity to be included\, celebrated\, and connected with their peers. \nThe Northern BC Girls Club launched in the summer of 2023 and the Chapter Leader is Kristen.  \nTo learn more about Girls Club: Mission\, Vision\, Purpose & Beliefs — inGIRLS CLUB \n  \nOur programs are designed to support\, empower\, and connect the autism community!   \nBecome a member: Our Membership — AutismBC
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autism-bc-goes-to-lheidli-tenneh-memorial-park-with-girls-club-prince-george-2/
LOCATION:Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park\, 17 Avenue\, Prince George\, BC
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes: Sensory-Friendly Morning at the PNE Barns
DESCRIPTION:AutismBC and the PNE are excited to invite you to a sensory-friendly morning at the PNE Barns on August 22nd & August 29th!\nDuring this exclusive event\, we’re opening the doors of the livestock barns specifically for AutismBC members. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the barns with reduced noise\, smaller crowds\, and a calmer atmosphere on-site and in the surrounding grounds. \nAutismBC Goes: Sensory-Friendly Morning at the PNE Barns \nDate: Two dates available: Thursday\, August 22nd & 29th\, 2024 \nTime: 9:00 am – 10:30 am \nLocation: Livestock Barns\, PNE Agrodome (2901 E Hastings Street\, Vancouver) \n  \nEntrance: \nGate #6\, Parking Lot #7 off N Renfrew St. \nPlease enter at Gate #6\, slightly further east than parking lot 7. \nPNE MAP: https://www.pne.ca/files/uploads/2024/08/Fair24-SiteMap-ShowGuide-WEB.jpg  \nParking:  \nPlease park in Lot 7\, accessible via N Renfrew Street. Parking is free for event participants\, and you can stay parked if you visit the Fair afterwards\, which is a $25 savings! \n  \nWhat to Expect: \n\nAccess to the Livestock Barns\, Discovery Farm\, and other barn exhibits.\n\n\nPlease note: The Discover Farm is no longer in the barns; you must hop on a train to reach its location.\n\n\nA sensory-friendly environment with reduced noise and activity.\n\n\nA chance to interact with the animals in a comfortable setting.\n\n\nAn optional agriculture-based magic show (there will be music and amplified sound as part of this performance)\n\n\nOpportunity for pony rides and archery as an add-on for $7 per activity.\n\n\nIf you want to stay after our event and go to the Fair\, you will need to have pre-purchased Fair admission tickets.\n\n\nThe PNE wants to extend a group Fair discount to all AutismBC members who registered for these Goes events\, please check your confirmation email for the code.\n\nGeneral Admission: Families attending this event can stay and enjoy the Fair when it opens to the general public at 11:00 am with the purchase of a Fair ticket. Special discounted Fair tickets will be available for purchase with a unique discount code provided to all registered attendees. \nPlease bring your own sound-dampening device (noise-cancelling headphones\, earplugs\, etc.)\, which is an accommodation that supports your family member. \n  \nAbout AutismBC Goes: \nAt AutismBC Goes events\, we aim to foster a sense of community and belonging\, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation. By organizing engaging outings and activities\, we offer opportunities for autistic individuals and their families to connect\, have fun\, and learn in a supportive environment. Join our Lower Mainland team at this fun event! \nGratitude and Recognition: \nWe extend our heartfelt thanks to the PNE for their generous support\, gifting us this special time at the barns for our autistic community and their families. Their commitment to creating an inclusive experience for our community is incredible and we acknowledge their amazing team for their ongoing efforts. \nEvent Registration: \nTo reserve your spot for this sensory-friendly morning at the Fair\, please click the registration link to log into your AutismBC membership portal. \n\nYou must have an AutismBC membership to access these events and log in to your membership portal to complete the event registration.\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n\nImportant Notes: \n\nWe are hosting two Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the PNE Barns on August 22nd and August 29th. Please only register for one day to accommodate as many families as possible.\n\nRegistration closes the day before the event at 10:00 a.m. More details with a Know Before You Go including pictures to frontload your family on the experience and parking access information will be sent out upon confirmation of your ticket. \nfore the event at 10:00 a.m. If you would like to attend the event after registration closes\, please email us at hello@autismbc.ca and we will do our best to add you to the event list.\n\nLearn More about the PNE Fair: \nTo find out more about the barns\, visit: PNE Agriculture \nTo explore the Fair’s attractions\, visit: PNE Fair \nThe PNE PlayLand Ride Accessibility Program for Access2 Cardholders: Accessibility – PNE \n\nExit passes/wristbands available at the Guest Experience booths inside Playland.\n\nMark Your Calendar: \n\nThursday\, August 22nd\, 2024 & Thursday\, August 29th\, 2024\n\nTime: 9:00 am – 10:30 am\nLocation: PNE Agrodome (2901 E Hastings Street\, Vancouver)\n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you and your family for a memorable and inclusive sensory-friendly experience at the Fair! Don’t miss this opportunity to create cherished memories and connect with the animals in a relaxed setting. \nIf you have any inquiries or need assistance\, please email us at hello@autismbc.ca or call (604) 434-0880 x107. Together\, let’s make this summer extraordinary for all! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-sensory-friendly-morning-at-the-pne-barns-4/
LOCATION:PNE\, 2901 E Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5K 5J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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