The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is hosting Hotdogs for Heritage Sunday July 11th from 11:00am until 3:00pm.
Photo credit: to be, inspired on Flickr
The main focus of the event is an architectural salvage sale, including items like hard-to-find heritage doors to sinks. You can also bring in your items for donation to the sale such as light fixtures, mirror frames, hardware, stained glass, screen doors and wrought iron gates.
Admission is by donation (suggested $10 per person or $25 per family) and on top of the salvage sale fundraiser there will be activities for kids, hot dogs (first one’s free while supplies last), and a beer garden with musical guests Headwater. You can also bid on silent auction items such as wine and restaurant gift certificates.
The Vancouver Heritage...
There’s no shortage of summertime fun in Vancouver this year with festivals, fairs, concerts and more. From outdoor movies to fireworks, the following events are happening in Vancouver this month.
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Monday July 1, 2010
Japanese Canadian National Museum presents a touring exhibition from the Japan Foundation (until August 7th)
Canada Day in Metro Vancouver with parades, fireworks, and more
Petite Feet designer shoe blowout sale at the PNE
Hearts on the Harbour: Canada Day Cruise for a Cause
Tuesday July 2, 2010
Petite Feet designer shoe blowout sale at the PNE
Corporate Champions Vancouver Kick Off Party
Jazz at Canada Place Lunchtime Concerts
Wednesday July 3, 2010
North Vancouver Community Craft Fair at the Civic Plaza (Lonsdale & 14th Ave)...
Over the next few weeks the Vancouver Public Spaces Network will be hosting a series of workshops that will help develop and outline “What would make Broadway a Great Street”.
Broadway, 1994. Photo credit: CanadaGood on Flickr
I received the following in an email from one of the event organizers: “We are particularly looking to connect with people who have an interest in urban design, architecture, transportation and land-use planning and public space… and, of course, anyone else who has ideas on how to improve the social and cultural life of Broadway Corridor.”
The first public event will take place at 7:00pm Monday June 28th over at the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (800 East Broadway). The next will be 7:00pm July 7th at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House...
Vancouver’s outdoor movie series return this summer to one of our city’s most beautiful settings.
The West End BIA will be hosting Dinner & a Movie, free outdoor movie nights in Ceperley Meadow at Stanley Park (right near Second Beach).
Photo: Mezzoblue on Flickr
July 7th, 2010: Mamma Mia
July 14th, 2010: The Goonies
July 22nd, 2010: Monsters vs Aliens
July 29th, 2010: The Karate Kid (Original)
Moviegoers are encouraged to get some take out or pack a picnic dinner and join others on the lawn to watch the featured film.
All movies will begin at dusk and in case you’re wondering, conveniently this is not taking place during the Celebration of Light fireworks.
One of the most common Google searches that leads people to my site is for Outdoor Movies in Vancouver so...
Langley will be hosting its own Canada Day celebrations June 30th and July 1st at McLeod Athletic Park.
Where
McLeod Athletic Park [Google Map]
When
June 30th and July 1st
Photo credit: GusF on Flickr
Activities
June 30th
Trials Stars Bike Demos (6:00pm – 6:30pm & 7:30pm – 8:00pm)
LEGO Certified Professional builder, Robin Sather (3:00pm – 10:00pm)
Seniors welcome at the Harrison Landing Senior’s Chalet (3:00pm – dusk)
Petting zoo by Otter Lamb and Swine 4H Club (3:00pm – dusk)
Fireworks (10:30pm)
July 1st
Trials Stars Bike Demos (at 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm)
LEGO Certified Professional builder, Robin Sather (11:00am – 8:00pm)
Seniors welcome at the Harrison Landing Senior’s Chalet (11:00am – dusk)
Petting zoo by Otter Lamb...
Car Free Day Vancouver returns this year on June 20th with festivals in Kitsilano, Main Street, the West End, and Commercial Drive.
Photo credit: dooq on Flickr
In 2005, the Commercial Drive Festival launched the first community- driven Car-Free Festival in Vancouver. The Festival was wholly volunteer-organized and presented, involving over 30 core organizers and 300 volunteers. It was an enormous success, bringing over 25,000 people out to celebrate the community and party in the street.
After that, the Festival happened in 2006 and twice in the summer of 2007, snowballing in popularity and attracting up to 40,000 people per day. Clearly, car-free days were an idea whose time had come.
The first annual Car-Free Vancouver Day, on Sunday June 15, 2008 ushered in the next phase in this...
This Sunday join BOB (Building Opportunities With Business) at Hastings Racecourse for a special fundraising event.
BOB is a community economic development organization in the Downtown Eastside. They are a non-profit organization with a goal of supporting local business development and increasing job opportunities for inner-city residents.
Last night at the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, CEO Shirley Chan was the recipient of the Non-profit & Public Service award for her work with BOB.
At Hastings Park this weekend attendees are encouraged to embrace the traditional racecourse spirit and participate in the fancy hat competition that will be judged by a few local celebrities. There will be a full lunch served and thousands of dollars worth of prizes will be up for grabs. These...
Even though the weather isn’t quite cooperating, Vancouver’s social calendar is heating up toward the end of the month. The following community events, presented in Link Fest form, have been either researched or submitted via my contact form.
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Thursday May 27, 2010
Annual Asian Heritage Month Party and Fundraiser
CircusWest presents Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days (until May 30th)
Friday May 28, 2010
Pacific Theatre presents Godspell (until July 3rd)
EPIC Sustainability Expo (until May 30th)
Power Plant Vancouver at EPIC Expo, a green gathering for green leaders
Saturday May 29, 2010
Canadian Art Foundation presents Gallery Hop Vancouver
Massive Attack plays the Malkin Bowl
Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Community Ceilidh at the...
Tickets for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards are now on sale for their gala event June 1st.
Photo credit: Jody Taylor on Flickr
Proceeds support the YWCA’s programs throughout the Lower Mainland and are eligible for a tax receipt. Admission includes dinner as well as the awards ceremony at the Westin Bayshore.
You can also enter to win tickets to the event as well as a two-night stay in the YWCA Hotel by entering the contest online (via the purple box on the website).
The nominees were announced a few weeks ago however public voting for the “Connecting the Community” award is still open. Visit the online poll to cast your vote for any of the nominees, across all categories.
As the social media sponsor for the event I’ll be there June 1st posting real-time...
Vancouver is hosting a Garage Sale for Shelter on Saturday May 15th. This is inspired by the National Garage Sale for Shelter campaign from which proceeds are donated to local women’s shelters and violence prevention programs for youth and children via the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation.
When Saturday May 15, 2010 from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where 3333 Main Street, Vancouver
Photo credit: Lisa M Lane on Flickr
Aside from the garage sale there will also be food, entertainment and activities for the whole family, including the staple bouncy castle.
If you would like to donate gently-used items for the sale they can be dropped off or if you contact the team in advance (especially for larger items) they can arrange pickup prior to the event.
More information can be found on the...
Spring is in full swing in Metro Vancouver with seasonal and community events across the region. I’m starting this month’s event Link Fest early so that I can add on as necessary.
Photo credit: kennymatic on Flickr
Saturday May 1, 2010
Make it Vancouver (Saturday & Sunday)
Doors Open Richmond (Saturday & Sunday)
Jane’s Walk (Saturday & Sunday) across Metro Vancouver
Vancouver Wellness Show (until Sunday)
Art in the City at the West End Community Centre (until Sunday)
BC Youth Week (until May 7)
Canada Place will show all Canucks playoff games on their big screen outside
The 2010 Scotiabank Bowl for Big Brothers Classic (until May 15th)
Sunday May 2, 2010
BMO Vancouver Marathon
Got Craft? from 10:00am – 5:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion on...
The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards take place in Vancouver June 1st, 2010. The list of nominees has just been announced along with a new people’s choice category, Connecting the Community.
Women from around Metro Vancouver have been nominated for their dedication to various community programs, businesses, leadership, and outreach.
The categories are Arts, Culture & Design, Business & The Professions, Community Building, Education, Training & Development, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Health & Active Living, Non-Profit & Public Service, Technology, Science & Industry, and Young Women of Distinction.
Nominees include Heather Redfern (Executive Director, The Cultch), Sylvia Corning (Program Head, International Business Management, BCIT),...
BC Youth Week is back the first week of May celebrating the enthusiasm, skills, and accomplishments of the youth in our province. There are dozens of activities and events scheduled across BC including several in Metro Vancouver.
Create a team and join the Amazing Youth Race 2010 in Coquitlam at Town Centre Park on Friday April 30th. Challenging clues to solve, prizes, rain or shine, BBQ included.
As part of BC Youth Week, May 1 – 7, 2010 – the Vancouver Skateboard Coalition, in conjunction with the City of Vancouver and Douglas Park, Riley Park, and the Roundhouse Community Centres is putting on a youth-focused, family-friendly skateboard event Saturday, May 1st at the downtown Skate Plaza. Follow the Vancouver Skateboard Coalition on Twitter or Facebook.
A 3-on-3 Basketball...
The West End Community Centre once again presents Art in the City, April 30th until May 2nd.
This is the 5th annual showcase of local drawings, paintings, and photography. Admission is free and pieces from over 50 artists will be on sale.
You can also enter to win this year’s featured work, “Cardero” by Tom Antil as seen on the promotional poster for the event and in this post.
Things kick off on the 30th with a private gala party and then public are invited to check out the exhibition May 1st from 10:00am until 6:00pm and May 2nd from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
The West End Community Centre is located at 870 Denman Street and are on Twitter @WestEndCC....
Thursday is Earth Day and around the globe 6 million Canadians will join 500 million people in over 180 countries in eco-friendly activities and events. So far there’s plenty lined up for Vancouver and surrounding cities so here’s a quick rundown:
Photo credit: Deviashun Photography on Flickr
Vancouver Aquarium – April 17 – 25, 2010
Earth Week
Electronics Recycling Association – April 22, 2010
Electronics Recycling & Donations ROUND-UP
BC Association of Magazine Publishers – April 22 -25, 2010
Read Local, Buy Local: An Earth Day Celebration of BC Books and Magazines
Nightingale Eco Team – April 22, 2010
Nightingale Eco Team Earth Day
UBC Health Safety – April 22, 2010
UBC Foreshore Cleanup
Scrap Arts Music – April 22, 2010
Scrap...
Delta Hotels launched the Good Neighbours Challenge today. It’s an initiative with two goals, the first is to raise $1 million to support charitable partners from coast to coast and the other is to donate 10,000 volunteer hours to support the communities in which Delta Hotels exist across Canada.
You can find a full list of supported charities on the Good Neighbours website including BC Childrens Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, Whistler Adaptive, Richmond Sharing Farm and many more.
Delta will also host over 450 community events across Canada throughout the challenge starting today.
Delta employees clean-up at Minoru Park
Tuesday April 20, 2010, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Employees from the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel will do a clean up at Minoru Park
Canada Line breakfast for...
With so much going on around Metro Vancouver my April Events Guide requires this supplementary Link Fest. The following are community fundraising events that have all been emailed my way.
Photo credit: S. Vegas on Flickr
Friends of Paul Carson
This Friday, April 16th at 7:00pm Friends of Paul Carson will take place at Republic on Granville. On February 1st local broadcaster Paul Carson was diagnosed with a type of cancer that requires expensive, specialized and highly aggressive treatments. The event will be hosted by B-Mac (Barry Macdonald) and Don Taylor of TEAM 1040 and there will be silent auction items, prizes, and entertainment from the Famous Players Band. Tickets are available online for $195 and include food, drinks and entertainment. Also, thanks to the event’s sponsors,...
Today is the 3rd annual Pink Shirt Day in BC. Created a few years ago by local radio host Christy Clark, it is a time to stand up and speak out against bullying. The pink shirts symbolize the story of a boy in BC who was bullied for wearing a pink t-shirt to school one day. In solidarity, and to raise awareness about all forms of bullying, this has become a campaign symbol.
One in four children in Canada fall prey to one of these forms of bullying: Physical Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Social Bullying and Verbal Bullying.
On a personal note, I left school a long time ago but in every office or industry I have ever worked there has been some form of bullying — especially in the online realm. Passive aggressive blog posts or Tweets may sound like a joke but if you’re the target,...
The fourth annual Jane’s Walk returns the weekend of May 1st and 2nd. This series of free neighbourhood walking tours are all planned, plotted and led by those who want to share their knowledge about their community.
Photo credit: Pat Z on Flickr
The goal of Jane’s Walk is to raise urban literacy and build strong, connected communities by offering a pedestrian-focused event that combines insights into civic history, planning, design and citizen engagement with the simple act of walking and observing.
Last year there were more than 315 tours across Canada, the United States and India with about 10,000 participants in total.
The tours explore collective history, architecture or city planning. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn about how your street got its name, the age...
The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition’s Great Rides series presents Bike the Blossoms April 17th.
Photo credit: Kyle Bailey on Flickr
This is the third annual Bike the Blossoms event that runs alongside the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Starting points for the bike ride are at the Museum of Vancouver as well as the Britannia Community Centre. Routes under canopies of blossoms around the city are planned and include pit stops at participating shops and cafes. There will be a decorating station, musical guests, and a bike giveaway contest. All those who participate will also receive half-price admission to the Museum of Vancouver as well as VanDusen Gardens.
The cost to join the ride is $10 with a $2 discount for VACC, Museum of Vancouver or Cherry Blossom Festival members. Those...
A few weeks ago I took a behind the scenes tour of the Sinclair Centre buildings, one of which just celebrated its 100th anniversary.
To share this milestone with all Sinclair Centre is hosting an entire week of festivities including entertainment and snacks for all.
The first 50 people to bring in the Sinclair Centre birthday ad from the Georgia Straight get a free cupcake. House of Q will also host tastings while you can get work done from Tattoos 4 Now.
There will be appearances by magician Matthew Johnson, caricaturist Ted Couling, Mark James Fortin (jazz standards), Steve Walker & Lucie Elliott (country music), Kelly Brock (contemporary) and more.
The entertainment (and cupcakes) can be found in Sinclair Centre’s food court daily 11:00am until 2:00pm today until April...
Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/04/vaisakhi-2010-in-metro-vancouver.html.With tens of thousands in attendance each year, Vaisakhi is one of the region’s largest annual cultural celebrations. Vancouver and Surrey will host events April 8th, 10th and 17th.
Photo credit: cozy on Flickr
Vaisakhi (vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi) is an ancient harvest festival in Punjab, which also marks beginning of a new solar year, and new harvest season. Baisakhi also has religious significance for Hindus and Sikhs. It falls on the first day of the Vaisakh month in the solar Nanakshahi calendar, which corresponds to April 14 in the Gregorian calendar.
Vaisakhi is one of the most significant holidays in Sikh calendar, commemorating the...
Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/03/link-fest-april-events-in-vancouver.html.With Easter coming up this weekend there are many egg-hunt related events happening around town. Moving into April, the city will host fashion shows, theatre performances and film events — here’s a quick link fest roundup of some activities to check out.
Photo credit: PiscesDreamer on Flickr
Film
The ReelWorld Film Festival takes place April 7th to April 11th screening shorts, documentaries, animation, music videos from the Aboriginal, Asian, Black, Latino, Middle Eastern, South Asian and films from other multi-racial communities. Follow them on Twitter @ReelWorldFilm for updates
The First Weekend Club is hosting the Audience Choice Awards where...
Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/03/livecity-vancouver-back-for-paralympics.html.The Olympics are gone but the excitement of the Paralympics is about the take over the town as LiveCity returns. One of the most popular attractions during the Olympics, LiveCity’s downtown location will re-open March 12th featuring pavilions and performances you might have previously missed due to long lines.
Location
Georgia at Cambie Street
Hours
Friday, March 12 – Sunday, March 14 and Thursday, March 18 – Sunday March 21, 2010 from 1:00pm – 9:00pm.
Cost
Free! Family-friendly Paralympic Games celebration site.
Pavilions
2010 Canada Pavilion, CentrePlace Manitoba and the newly re-named Vancouver Paralympic House
Performers
The Trews,...
Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/03/team-up-and-bring-home-the-cup-contest.html.Team Up and Bring Home the Cup is an initiative to give exposure to every hockey-loving region in Canada. Those involved with community hockey are being asked to submit an essay or video describing what hockey and team spirit means to their amateur team. Readers will then get the chance to vote on the submissions and the winner will get the chance to host a party with the Stanley Cup and Mark Messier in their hometown hockey community.
The contest began in 2009 with the HRS Huskies from St. Lazare, Québec being the first ones to experience the grand prize, which also includes a home theatre system, Pepsi products, Lay’s products, a 52 inch LCD TV,...
Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/02/vancouver-2010-free-valentines-day-chinese-new-year-events.html.In the midst of all the Olympic excitement there are two special days being recognized in Vancouver on February 14th. The first is the Chinese New Year Celebration, and the next is Valentine’s Day. Here’s a quick roundup of events taking place on Sunday that you can enjoy.
Photo credit: darwinbell on Flickr
Richmond O Zone
When: February 14th from 12:00pm (concerts & fireworks)
Where: Richmond O Zone – Minoru Park
Cost: Free
More info: Richmond O Zone
Chinese New Year at Plaza of Nations
When: February 14th from 3:00pm (120 different shopping, food & drink vendors)
Where: Edgewater Casino Celebration Village...
Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/02/vancouver-2010-valleyfest-in-north-vancouver.html.ValleyFest in Lynn Valley is North Vancouver’s own community celebration site for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
The Torch Relay will make its way to the Lynn Valley Centre on day 104, February 10th with music and entertainment at 11:00am and the torch ceremony from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
From February 12th until the 28th their daily activities roster is rather full and they’ll have a big screen so you can watch Olympic coverage from the Lynn Valley Centre plaza from 10:00am.
Special theme days at ValleyFest include Local Heroes, Youth night, Paralympics profile, First Nations, Seniors, and Mount Seymour showcase.
The...
Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/02/vancouver-2010-olympink-torch-relay.html.
Photo credit: John Bollwitt
On February 12, 2010 the Olympic Torch Relay will make its way down Denman Street with the torch carried by Judy Caldwell.
Judy is the founder of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region and spectators are encouraged to come out and support her leg of the relay by wearing pink.
Let’s show the world that a diagnosis of breast cancer hasn’t stopped Judy and thousands of other women from leading healthy, vital and active lives – and that with our continued support and effort, we CAN have a future without breast cancer.
Everyone is being asked to paint the town pink by wearing pink hats, scarves,...
Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/02/richmond-o-zone-2010-celebration-site.html.Vancouver has LiveCity, Surrey has its Celebration Site at Holland Park, and Richmond will also be on a celebration festival map with the Richmond O Zone at Minoru Park.
Photograph © City of Richmond | 2010
Accessible from the Canada Line, this massive outdoor festival will host concerts, family activities and even the Holland Heineken House. Here’s a rundown of what you can find at the Richmond O Zone:
2010 Ice Art World Championship
Fireworks The Richmond O Zone – for the Opening Ceremony (February 12) and Closing Ceremony (February 28)
Gala opening of the Gord Halloran Ice Gate – including a 60-foot Inniskillin icewine tasting bar...
Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/01/vancouver-2010-parks-and-recreation-impacts.html.With the arrival of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in just over two weeks many are already aware of the disruption to traffic patterns around the City. However, there will also be changes to local services such as parks and recreation programs.
Photo credit: sporkist on Flickr
In order to be better prepared, here is a rundown of impacts on local public parks and programs coming this February (via the Vancouver Parks Board).
Coal Harbour Community Centre
Impact: Full closure
Date: January 1 – March 31
Notes: Some programs will move to West End Community Centre.
False Creek Community Centre
Impact: No regular programming during Games.
Dates:...