Carnival Band rehearsals are held at the seniors’ lounge across from the library at Britannia Community Centre. The address is 1661 Napier Street in Vancouver. We meet every Monday evening from 7:30 to 10. Bring just about any instrument you can carry, or slap on your dancing shoes, and get ready for a good time. No auditions. All are welcome.

Onward To Saltspring Island

On Sunday the roadshow sailed on the Skeena Queen to Fulford Harbour.

All Hands On Deck!!
Ross in Ganges

Ross, Daisy Brenda and Jesse



Island Hopping Tour – Victoria

The Carnival Band played two gigs in Victoria on Saturday.

A big fan

The first gig, in Centennial Square, was fundraiser for the Canadian Red Cross

Marc

The second gig of the day was at Logan’s Pub. Since it didn’t start until after my bedtime there are no official pics. Anyone who took shots from Logan’s Pub is welcome to contribute them to the flickr pool.
Jesse

Island Hopping Tour – Lasqueti Island

On August 27th The Carnival Band kicked off a 3 day Island Hopping Tour on Lasqueti Island.

Brenda, Susan and Hayley
Marc and Fred in the back of the Lasqueti Limousine headed for Simmah’s house


Lisa c/w accordion

The rest of the Lasqueti pics are here

India Day 2010

India Day at the Vedic Hindu Cultural Society on Sunday afternoon went well.

Except for the two hours of speeches.
Tara and Simmah. One minute they’re deadly serious …


… and the next they’re just goofing’ off
Daisy takes this band stuff seriously


This Sunday!

On Sunday, August 22 The Carnival Band travels to Surrey to celebrate the 64th India Independence Day.

This year’s festivities will be held at the Vedic Hindu Temple 8321 140th St., Surrey.

Please arrive by noon.


Come for the fun, stay for the free food.

Members can get more particulars on ‘wurst’