Imamat Day celebrations, including Jaman and a celebratory program, will be held at the PNE on Saturday, July 20, 2019. The program will include a talent showcase, arts and crafts, a photobooth, performances by the Ismaili Marching Band, and finally a Dandia Raas program with the band #OneJamat.

Due to a prior event, the celebration facilities will open at 7:30pm.

Multi-Faith Family Members are warmly welcome to join in all celebrations.

THEME:

The theme for this year's celebration will focus on the "Spirit of Volunteerism" - expressing what volunteering means to each of us, as well as recognizing the incredible volunteers we have in our community.

ITINERARY:

7:30pm - Jaman Service & Outdoor Activities Begin

7:45pm - Talent Showcase in the Coliseum

7:45pm - Outdoor Ismaili Marching Band performance

9:00pm - Entertainment program & Dandia Raas

9:30pm - Shuttle Service from venue to parking lots to commence

Jaman will be served in the Agrodome, as well as in Rollerland for families with young children and seniors. The Jamat is also invited to make their way to the Coliseum with their dinner to enjoy the talent showcase taking place on the Coliseum Main Stage from 7:45pm. The program will include several independent artists showcasing dance, singing, musical instrument performances, spoken word, and much more.

PARKING & DROP OFF

Parking passes will be available for sale at all Jamatkhana Ticket Centres at a discounted rate starting Friday, July 5, 2019. Pre-purchasing parking passes significantly aids in swift entry.

Once you have parked your vehicle, please pick up a parking tag from volunteers indicating the lot number.

DROP OFF AREA:

ONLY vehicles with a valid SPARC permit, HandyDART vehicles, and taxis will be allowed to access the drop off area located next to the Coliseum and just before GATE 6 on Renfrew Street.

SHUTTLE SERVICE:

Shuttle service from the parking lot to the venue will be available from Lots 6, 7, 8, and 9. Please follow directions of the volunteers when parking and boarding the shuttle.  Return shuttle services will commence at 9:30 pm from the lower level of the Coliseum, at the exit doors across the North & South canteens.

CLICK HERE for directions to the PNE

LOT ENTRANCES:

If driving from:

NORTH SHORE

• Use Gate 6 on Renfrew Street
• Use Gate 9 on Bridgeway Street

BURNABY, TRI-CITIES, etc...

• Use Gate 14 on Hastings Street
• Use Gate 9 on Bridgeway Street
• Use Gate 6 on Renfrew Street

VANCOUVER & RICHMOND

• Use Gate 9 on Bridgeway Street
• Use Gate 6 on Renfrew Street

WHEELCHAIR AND MOBILITY AIDS:

Jamati members requiring a wheelchair or mobility aids are required to bring their own. Designated areas for wheelchairs have been arranged on the lower and upper levels of the Coliseum.  Members of the Jamat requiring mobility assistance are encouraged to use the Mobility Drop Off near Gate 6 off of Renfrew Street.

DINNER:

Jaman will be served in the Agrodome starting at approximately 7:30pm for the general Jamat. Special arrangements have been made in Rollerland for families with young children and seniors. Families with young children are encouraged to partake in arts and craft activities outside the Agrodome.

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENTOUTDOOR: KIDZ ZONE:

Kids activities, featuring games and interactive arts & crafts, will be available outside on the upper Coliseum concourse between 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

CHALK MURAL:

A collaborative chalk-art mural for all members of the Jamat to participate in, located on the upper Coliseum concourse.  Be a part of creating a beautiful mural that celebrates our theme of "Spirit of Volunteerism".

ISMAILI MARCHING BAND:

There will be an exciting outdoor musical performance by our Ismaili Marching Band outside the Agrodome commencing at 7:45pm.

INDOOR:PERFORMING ART SHOWCASE:

Bring your dinner into the Coliseum and enjoy an incredible talent showcase on the main stage featuring an array artists from our community! The program will include several independent artists showcasing dance, singing, musical instrument performances, spoken word, and much more.

CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM BOOTH:

A digital media booth for the Jamat to record well wishes and express what “Volunteerism” means to them will be available on the upper level of the Coliseum between 7:30pm and 9:00pm.

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM & DANDIA RAAS:

The Dandia Raas program will commence at 9pm and feature the band #OneJamat.

LITERATURE CENTRE:

A literature centre will be open on the lower level of the Coliseum and will offer the latest publications from the IIS, as well as various other interesting books, tasbihs, CDs, and DVDs for purchase.

PHOTO BOOTH:

Jamati Members are encouraged to take home memories of the evening with a family picture at the photo boot located on the lower level of the Coliseum.

FIRST AID & SAFETYFIRST AID:

A First Aid station will be setup on the lower level of the Coliseum. Satellite stations will also be set up at Agrodome and Rollerland. First Aid volunteers can be identified by their red vests and armbands and will be available throughout the facility to provide assistance.

MEDICATION:

Jamati members who require medication are reminded to bring their medication with them, especially items such as asthma inhalers and EpiPen auto-injectors for severe allergic reactions.

FAMILY REUNIFICATION PLAN:

Since the Coliseum is a large facility, we recommend the Jamat make arrangements to meet family members at designated locations in case they become separated.

LOST CHILDREN:

Parents who become separated from their children should approach the nearest volunteer or visit the nearest Information Booth, where a volunteer will help reunite parents with their children. Jamati members who find a lost child are requested to take him or her to the nearest Information Booth.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION:

In the event of a building evacuation, calmly proceed with your family to the nearest building exit where you will be guided by the volunteers to the designated assembly areas. Please follow the directions of the volunteers and PNE staff. Do not re-enter the building under any circumstances, unless explicitly given permission by PNE staff. Please refer to the diagrams below for the locations of the emergency exits and assembly areas.

INFO BOOTHS:

Members of the Jamat who have any questions or require assistance can visit any of the Information Booths. There will be four clearly marked booths: one at the lower level of the Coliseum, one at the upper level of the Coliseum, one at the lower level of the Agrodome, and one at Rollerland. Volunteers will be available throughout the facilities to provide assistance.

For full and up-to-date details go to: www.iicanada.org/BCImamatDay

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