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District of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC Canada V2X 6A9
Tel: 604-463-5221
Fax: 604-467-7329 map
Mailing Address: District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC Canada V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 Fax: 604-467-7329
Municipal Hall Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday Closed on Statutory Holidays
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Welcome to the Event Resource page. Here we hope you will find a variety of information to assist you in planning your special event in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. For further information about Event Resources, please direct your inquiry to the Festival and Volunteer Office at festival@mapleridge.ca.
Event Trailer
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services, in partnership with Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, 2010 Legacies Now, and the Measuring Up Program, is pleased to introduce the Community Event Trailer. This trailer is available to non-profit special event committees for use in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. For a nominal fee, the trailer is delivered by the Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, and their clients will assist your event volunteers with unpacking equipment and then returning the items to the trailer when the event is over. Contact the Festival and Volunteer Office at 604-467-7325 or email festival@mapleridge.ca for further information.
Event Trailer Request Form [PDF, 269KB]
topCommunity Workshops
Our volunteer and board development workshops provide opportunities to learn new skills, gather ideas for future projects and network with others in the community. Sessions are a minimal fee or free and donations to the Friends in Need Food Bank are gratefully accepted. Light refreshments are provided; please "lug a mug" for beverages. To register, call the Festival and Volunteer Office at 604-467-7325.
topEvent Funding
Whether you are planning a brand new community event, or planning a long-standing annual festival in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, there are opportunities to apply for funding support.
Parks and Leisure Funding
Please consult the Festival Support Policy guidelines to evaluate whether or not your event qualifies for Parks and Leisure Commission Funding. Completed applications may be returned to the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre or the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre addressed to Kathryn Baird, Recreation Coordinator - Special Events and Volunteers. View the Festival Support Policy [PDF, 25KB] and the Parks and Leisure Funding application [PDF, 63KB].
Community Tourism Funding
For events aimed at attracting visitors into Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, non-profit organizations and committees may be eligible for funding support. View the Tourism Funding application [PDF, 86KB].
Resource Manual
The Festival and Volunteer Office, in collaboration with event organizers and other knowledgeable volunteers, has teamed up to create an Event Resource Manual. Inside you will find event planning guidelines, contact information, and suggestions to help your committee create a successful community event. View the manual [PDF, 1MB].
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