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The Fair at PNE Summer Cinema in the Parks Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival
The Fair at PNE is celebrating its 100th anniversary and Commercial Drive Business Society presents two Afloat and ashore, there will be a floating
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Time: 11am-late donation, cash bar, and silent auction
Where: 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings & Renfrew)
When: August 22,2010 Time: 7-9pm Where: Roundhouse Community Centre

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