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Are you a poet and don't even know it? Do you have time to bust a rhyme? Then why not apply to be the city's next poet laureate. The "people's poet" is an honorary three-year position.

The Vancouver International Airport recently celebrated its 80th birthday and the festivities continue with music and face painting on Fridays until Aug. 26. Take Off Fridays runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The South Granville Seniors Centre is hosting a book sale Friday, Aug. 5, with more than 2,000 titles sorted by category. The centre is offering this great selection of books all priced at $2 or less.

Canned tunes won't be the only music you can hear at the beach during the Celebration of Light. For the third year, SHORE 104.3 radio station is presenting live bands at SHOREfest before the fireworks blast. Aug. 3.

Join kung fu master Alex Wang in learning about the power and precision of Shaolin kung fu.

Beaumont Studios is calling for submissions for a threeweek exhibition called Beatz on the Streetz, Music and Arts in Vancity.

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NOW THROUGH AUG. 5 A group art show at the Hunter Bisset Gallery at 2035-88 Pender St., is dubbed "Here" and has a focus on one of my favourite subjects-our beautiful city and province.