IRISH WOMEN'S NETWORK: Smiles Shine through Snow in Parade
 IRISH WOMAN OF THE YEAR Kathy King with Marie Morris preparing for the St. Patrick's Day parade in Vancouver.April 21, 2009 |
 MEMBERS of the Irish Women's Network and friends marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade. |
 BRAVING THE RAIN, snow and wind at the St. Patrick's Day parade in Vancouver on March 15 were (L-R) Bernadette Harrington, Deirdre O'Ruairc (president of the IWN), Kathy King (Irish Woman of the Year) and Clare Fox. |
By SIOBHAN AIREY
VANCOUVER - It was a brave bunch of women from the Irish Women's Network who turned out to join in the sixth annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Vancouver recently.
Protected from blowing snow and rain by crazy hats and zany glasses, they flashed tri-colour feather boas and smiles as they entertained the crowds with jigs, reels and lots of laughter.
IWN president Deirdre O'Ruairc said, "The boas arrived specially from Dublin. The brother of one of our members, Patricia Jarvis, sent a box of them over. I think we've raised the fashion stakes for next year!"
IWN Anniversary Lunch
and Irish Woman of the Year Award
The annual IWN anniversary lunch will be held this year at the Charthouse Restaurant in picturesque Steveston. Make it an afternoon's excursion with friends with a stroll around Steveston village and a hop into Irish Fancy or O'Hare's pub.
The date and time for the lunch is April 19 at 12 Noon. The Charthouse Restaurant is located at 200 - 3866 Bayview Street in Steveston and the cost is $30 including tax and gratuities.
For reservations, call Colleen O'Keeffe at (604) 536-2448 and send on your cheque to Eilis Courtney at #302-1445 Marpole Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 1S5. Payment guarantees your reservation and seating is limited, so early reservation is advised. Look forward to seeing you there!
European Festival
On May 30, everyone is invited to partake in the celebration of the diverse tapestry of European cultures and traditions thriving in British Columbia today.
The European Festival offers a full day of family fun starting with the colourful flag parade during the formal opening ceremony. Watch non-stop entertaining stage performances throughout the day or visit the cultural displays. For the children there is face-painting, balloon-twisting and crafts stations in the children's tent. Admission is $7 and children under 12 are free.
Countries participating include: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine.
Check out their web site for more detail at: www.eurofestbc.ca. For more information about IWN participation, call Clare Fox at (604) 263-7651.
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