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Knitting enthusiasts can join the local fibre community through Vancouver's first knitting events company, the recently launched Knit Social Event Co., at an upcoming Yarn Swap from 10: 30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Aug. 13.

When Dennis Forsman and his three-and-a-half-year-old son, Everett, arrived for a swim at the Aquatic Centre at Hillcrest July 14, they had no idea of the significance of their timing.

A recording contract and $10,000 in cash prizes are up for grabs at the Canadian finals of the Karaoke World Championships July 21 at the Edgewater Casino on False Creek (750 Pacific Boulevard). $10. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Event will welcome 38,000 boys and girls from 150 different countries

Out After Dark is a weekly feature highlighting social and cultural events around Vancouver. Got an upcoming event you think WE should attend? Click here to invite WE Please give us as much advance notice as possible.

Out After Dark is a weekly feature highlighting social and cultural events around Vancouver. Got an upcoming event you think WE should attend? Click here to invite WE Please give us as much advance notice as possible.

Residents and visitors to the Olympic Village at Southeast False Creek will soon be able to connect to the area by passenger ferry.

Lawn sprinkling regulations are in effect until Sept. 30. Sprinkling for residential addresses is only allowed from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services hosts several firehall open houses throughout the summer. This is an opportunity to meet your local firefighters, learn what they do, and discuss any fire and life safety concerns you may have.

The final stop on the Five Hole for Food road trip set a new record for donations as Vancouverites contributed the equivalent of 9,390 pounds of food at its event last Saturday.