Event Resources

This page covers the following topics:

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

Community 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.

Event 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 complete application package [PDF, 227KB]

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]

Planning and Attending a Green Event

Planning a green event means organizing a meeting, concert, workshop, festival and fundraising event in ways that minimize the environmental burdens imposed by the activities. Community volunteer event organizers have compiled this handy checklist [PDF - 39 KB] of ideas for minimizing the carbon footprint of celebrations.

For more tips on hosting a carbon neutral event, please visit David Suziki's website.

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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