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The clock is ticking on what we had to accept as summer this year, so my advice is to get outside and enjoy what's left of the season before the dark, dreary and damp days of fall and winter arrive. Sigh. AUG.

Knot expert David Fukuhara demonstrates rope splicing, one of many knot-tying techniques on display at the 24th annual Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival at Granville Island, Aug. 25-28.

Special PNE buses are running from the 29th Avenue SkyTrain Station via Renfrew SkyTrain Station to Pacific Coliseum every 15 minutes from 9:30 a.m. until midnight. The No.

Those who drive to the Pacific National Exhibition are advised to park in designated lots. Two official lots with a capacity of 3,300 vehicles are located at the fairgrounds at Gate 6 (Renfrew Street) and Gate 9 (Bridgeway Street).

Inspired by the American band Hanson, friends Kaytee Muir and Allison Seidel have organized a barefoot mile-long charity walk for shoes Aug. 26.

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While summer weather is on the forecast for a couple more weeks, the 65th season of Theatre Under the Stars will be closing its curtains this Saturday. The last performance of Bye Bye Birdie will run Aug.

Cat walk The Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) holds a day of family friendly festivities for its second annual Walk for the Kitties festival and walkathon at Jericho Beach on Sunday, Aug. 21.