Active Living Market Spring 2015

Active Living Market
Spring 2015
Dear Community Group,
Active Living Market
March 7th & 8th, 2015 at Pine Centre Mall
The Recreation and Cultural Services Department invite your organization to participate in the
Active Living Market held at the Pine Centre Mall. Active Living Market provides a one stop
shop for families and citizens of all ages to sign up and learn about programs, activities and special
events in our community. Over 40 recreation non-profit and commercial organizations gather in
Pine Centre Mall to promote their programs, activities and special events at this recognized event.
Groups registering for Active Living Market must be recreational in nature, offering programs,
services and special events that promote active living. All registrations are subject to confirmation
and registrations may be cancelled or changed if they are not deemed suitable.
Registration for Active Living Market opens Monday, November 3rd, 2014. Please refer to the
enclosed information regarding details of the Active Living Market.
Recreation Non-Profit Organizations Booths # 1 - 33: $ 75.00
A not-for-profit group or registered society organizing leisure opportunities for individuals.
Groups will be registered and incorporated with the Province of BC and have a volunteer board of
directors.
Recreation Commercial Organizations Booths # 34-40: $ 140.00
Organizations, offering leisure programs for a fee, with the intention of personal or organizational
gain and/or where admission fees are charged and the community is not the main beneficiary.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your program, activities and special events. Call 250-561
-7600 to book your booth today.
Yours truly,
Recreation and Cultural Services Department
Robyn McConkey, Community Coordinator, City of Prince George
Phone (250) 561-7649 Fax (250) 561-7718 Email rmcconkey@city.pg.bc.ca
1100 Patricia Blvd. Prince George, B.C. V2L 3V9
Active Living Market
Active Living Market Information
Important Notes
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Groups will be required to set up on Saturday morning from 8 – 9:30 am. Floor power will be
available at each booth.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, March 4th, 2015. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE
ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME.
To register, call 561-7600, or drop by the Service Centre on the 1st Floor of City Hall.
Groups can choose preferred booth placement. This is first come first served so please register
early for best selection.
Volunteers/Staff must be available during mandatory booth hours.
Internet access is available in the mall. (pc vendor and password is March 3521)
Registration and memberships may be taken but there is to be NO fundraising, selling of items,
or soliciting (i.e. raffle tickets, t-shirts, posters, etc.)
Mandatory Booth Hours (booth must be manned during these hours)
SET-UP:
BOOTH HOURS:
CLEAN-UP:
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
8:00 – 9:30 am
9:30 am – 6:00 pm
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
5:00 pm – onwards
Set-Up Information
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Power will be provided to all booths. Please bring own extension cords.
Groups will NOT be allowed to hang anything outside of their booth allocations.
Pine Centre Mall and the City of Prince George will NOT be responsible for any valuables left
unattended.
Booth Size: all booths have 2 chairs and 1 table (6’ for end booths and 8’ for side booths) and
a backdrop curtain. Please keep your displays within the booth dimensions. Any
modifications or special requests must be approved prior to the market.
Table
Backdrop Curtains
Clean-Up Information
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10 Feet
Table
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4 Feet
Groups are responsible for dismantling their displays: this includes removing all tacks and
tape from curtains and tables, as well as removing all equipment and cleaning up their area.
Please do not commence clean up prior to 5:00pm on Sunday.
1100 Patricia Blvd. Prince George, B.C.V2L 3V9
1100 Patricia Blvd. Prince George, B.C. V2L 3V9