Mark your calendars!

The Very Pretty Ladies want YOU to know it's never to early to start planning the office holiday party. Mark your calendars, peeps...

The WINTER BALL 2007
Saturday December 8th
WISE HALL

More info to come...

Stay tuned for information on tickets, an exciting new competition and other exciting news!!!

Re-live the Magic!!!

Finally! At last! Photos from The Winter Ball!!!

Click here to view our Flickr page.

Did you lose something?

First of all...A great big THANK-YOU to everyone who came to the Winter Ball! It was so great to see everyone dressed up and having a great time. As one of the two DJ's it was a thrill to see so many people on the dance floor. Who knew that library workers had so many moves!!?? It was amazing!

Stay tuned for a picture post in the next few days. If you were there and took pictures please contact me about getting them put up on the blog.

Finally, if you were one of the few that happened to leave their jacket or coat or scarf, etc behind please contact the WISE Hall directly at 604-254-5858. If you left your red umbrella, please contact Lesli.

Thanks again!

~ brie

Carpooling

Looking for a carpool to the Winter Ball? Use the comments option to post where you're coming from or to offer a ride from your area of town to the hall. Because this blog is technically public please do not post personal details. Leave your name, city that you are driving from and the abbreviation for your worksite. If you see the potential for a carpool, give your coworker a call or send them an e-mail.

This is an experiment! We hope it works :)

Where the heck is the WISE Hall?

The WISE Hall is located at 1882 Adanac Street (one block north of Venables Street and just west of Victoria Drive). Here is a link to Google maps where you can search for directions from your home or branch to the hall. It's a big green building!

There is free parking on the streets around the hall and bus stops close by.

Do you have what it takes?

No --- rhinestones and cumberbunds are not too much!

Big hair and bow ties? Bring 'em on!

We are pleased to announce that at the upcoming Mix and Mingle Winter Ball we will be crowning the first ever

Belle and Beau of the Ball

Time to dust off those party dresses and tuxedos ladies and gentlemen! The Winter Ball committee (aka Anne, Brie, Lesli and Simone) will be selecting the best dressed “belle” and most dapper “beau” to be crowned during the party.

The Belle and the Beau will receive fabulous prizes as well as the obligatory crown!

Who will it be? Come to the Winter Ball to find out!

Keys Please

Thinking of driving to the Winter Ball? Want to make sure you AND your car get home safe? Consider booked ahead with Keys Please, a service that will drive you and your car home for a fee not much more than a cab.

You can call the night of the event - we'll have the number (along with taxi numbers) handy - but they book half their fleet in advance. So if you already know you're going to be bringing your car, don't have a designated driver, and want to book ahead, here's the info:

Keys Please - Your Designated Driver

Sunday through Thursday 4 p.m. until 4 a.m.

Friday & Saturday 4 p.m. until 5 a.m.

Service required outside of these hours must be pre-arranged.

604 - 581 - 0558

http://keysplease.net/Vancouver.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

Winter Ball FAQ

In which the Very Pretty Ladies attempt to address all of your queries

Is the Winter Ball only for young people? Is it only for old people?
The Mix and Mingle Winter Ball is for EVERYONE! Young, old, in between, everyone is invited to the Winter Ball…and we hope that you can all come!

What kind of music will be played?
The DJs will be playing songs that you know NOT crazy thump-thump dance music. The object is to make you dance and nothing is more fun that dancing to songs that you know. Expect a wide range of songs from the 1960s right up to contemporary hits. Brie and Aili have been DJ-ing for years and promise an eclectic mix with a little something for everyone.

Do I have to dress up?
Dressing up is not mandatory, but it is certainly encouraged. We’re looking at the Winter Ball as a chance for everyone to get gussied up in their finest, but if you want to wear jeans and a t-shirt then you should wear jeans and a t-shirt. We want the Winter Ball to be fun, so wear what you want.

Do I have to wear a ball gown or a tuxedo?
Like we said above, dressing up is not mandatory. However, you should know that we plan on holding a contest for the “Belle and Beau of the Ball”. The Very Pretty Ladies will be choosing the winners and the fancier your outfit, the better chance you have of winning.

What type of food are you going to have?
Snacks. Finger food. You know, stuff like little sandwiches and tiny brownies. We're not serving dinner - so have something to eat before and don't come with an empty stomach - but there will be plenty ofsnacks throughout the evening to keep you going! We’re going to provide both savoury and sweet snacks.

Where is the WISE Hall?
1882 Adanac Street (just west of Victoria Drive)

Where do I buy advance tickets?
Advance tickets will be on sale for $10 in the Staff Lounge at lunch on Tuesday November 28th and Tuesday December 5th. Branch staff can request tickets by e-mailing Anne at Hastings. After December 5th tickets will only be available at the door for $15 from 7:30-8:30pm.

I heard the party is for Central staff, not branch staff. Is that true?
No it’s not true! The party is for EVERYONE.

Can I bring my boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife/BFF?
Yes! You’re welcome to buy a ticket for a companion. In fact, you’re encouraged to bring a spouse or friend. It’s all about mixing and mingling!

How much will drinks cost?
The bar is operated by the WISE Hall staff and prices are set by the Hall (not us!). Drinks cost typical bar prices (ie. $4.50 for a bottle of beer, etc). It is a CASH ONLY bar, so be sure to bring some cash with you. They will be serving both non-alcoholic drinks and alcohol.

Ladies and Gentlemen...I know you've all been chomping at the bit to get your hands on the Mix and Mingle Winter Ball tickets and the moment is here.

Tickets go on sale starting November 2 at the Meeting. Tickets are $10 each. This pre-sale will end December 1st or when we sellout. Please note that there are only 250 tickets available, so don'twait until the last minute.

Branch staff: Here's how to order your tickets

1. Print off attached order form. One form per branch please.
2. Designate someone reliable to collect money.
3. Once complete, Fax form to Anne at Hastings Branch.
4. Anne will co-ordinate the ticket/money exchange with each branch.
5. You must have all money collected at time of ticket drop-off.

Central Staff: If you miss the All-Staff Meeting, there will be several other opportunities to purchase tickets. We will be available in the Staff Lounge on Level 7 between 12:30 - 1:30 on the following days:

• Friday Nov.3
• Wednesday Nov. 8
• Tuesday Nov. 14, 21, 28

Now if those dates and/or times don't suit, please resist from sending me angry hate email. You can also purchase tickets from any of the Very Pretty Ladies (Lesli, Anne, Brie or Simone) however we ask that you try to co-ordinate with us before hand because we are all extremely diligent library staff and can't be distracted during working hours.

Stand out or blend in!

The theme colours of The Winter Ball are

blue
silver
white

Please feel free to dress to match our decorating scheme!

Formal wear is encouraged but not necessary.

Nerd Alert!

Music at the Winter Ball will be provided by Nerd Alert!!!

Library Assistants by day, DJs by night, Miss Aili and Miss Brie will play a little something to please everyone. The ladies will make you wanna dance all night long!

Save the date! Friday December 15th!

It's time to officially mark your calendars for the EVENT OF THE YEAR!!!
For the first time, in a very long time, there will be a VPL Staff Holiday Party, henceforth to be called:

2006 MIX AND MINGLE WINTER BALL

Every year individual worksites get together to celebrate the holiday season but it's time to think BIG. A small group of us (Lesli Boldt, Brie Grey-Noble, Anne Olsen, and Simone Hill) have taken it upon ourselves to organize a Holiday Party for ALL VPL STAFF, friends and family. There will be music, munchies, door prizes, 50/50 and more! So brush off your party clothes, and your spouses/partners and get ready for the event of the season!

Details:
Friday December 15th 2006 (yes, it's a payday!)
WISE HALL (1882 Adanac Street)
Doors Open 7:30pm - 1:30am
Cost: Tickets are $10 pre-sale; $15 available at the door until 8:30pm.
No tickets will be sold after 8:30pm
Cash Bar
Sorry, no minors.

This event will be independently funded by the organizers. However, we would like to thank members of LMT who have personally donated cash and prizes to make this a truly memorable event: Paul Whitney, Sandra Singh, Corinne Durston and Shelagh Flaherty. Special thanks also go out to CUPE 391 who have also stepped up to help sponsor our event.

We will also be looking for volunteers to help us out, so if you're>>interested please send me an email and I will give you more details. More information on how to purchase tickets will sent out soon

Funds go towards hall/equipment rental, catering, etc. Any residual profits will be rolled over to the 2007 Holiday Party. Should this event be the overwhelming success we hope it will be, additional funds may be donated to the VPL Foundation.

Mix and Mingle at the Winter Ball

We're in the process of confirming a venue for the first ever "Very Pretty Ladies presents..." event, The Winter Ball. Stay tuned for more details!

Very Pretty Ladies Productions

Stay tuned for event information...