Are you a mom of young children looking to find time to workout? Mama FitCamp might be the answer. Mama FitCamp offers a one hour bootcamp workout for women every Monday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. And get this, free onsite childcare with an experienced nanny is provided at every class. The instructors are personal trainers who are moms themselves with experience in pre- and post-natal fitness. The classes are equal parts cardio and strength training and every class is different. The classes were being held outdoors in the nice weather, but they have now moved to an indoor location at 109 East 40th Avenue at Quebec Street. Classes are $10 for a drop-in or $35 for 4 classes to use at your own discretion. New participants are welcome. Visit their Facebook Page for information or email them at womensfitcamp@gmail.com.
Mama FitCamp Near Main & 41st Ave. Offers Free Childcare While You Workout
4 Sep
Draw, Paint & More For Kids At River District Starting September 16th
3 Sep
Arts Umbrella and River District, 8683 Kerr Street, have collaborated to bring a fall session of Draw, Paint and More at the River District Centre. This is a visual arts program offered for children ages 6 – 9 years. Classes will run for 10 weeks on Mondays from September 16th – December 2nd from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Kids will create 2D and 3D projects using tempura, water-colour, pastel, chalk, and a variety of found objects. They will also study patterns, textures, and colours and learn to use clay, wood, paper, and other materials in unconventional ways. The cost of the program is $200 per student. For more information, you can email info@artsumbrella.com or call 604-681-5268. To register, visit www.artsumbrella.com. Space is limited. Therefore, early registration is recommended.
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A Call To Artists for Broadway East Art Walk, September 28th
2 Sep
A group of neighbours in the Mount Pleasant area have been leading a charge to create an Art Walk in the Broadway East area. A number of businesses along the Broadway corridor between Prince Edward and Prince Albert will be providing some exhibition space within or outside of their premises. A small scale pilot Art Walk was held on June 8th with great success. So this September 28th, they will be doing a large scale Art Walk. The goal of the initiative is to bring new life to this area while supporting the local arts with the theme being Art in Unexpected Places. They are looking for bold artists in a variety of mediums including: paint, short film, sculpture, performance, temporary installation, balloon artists, sidewalk chalk artists, eco artists, window painting/decoration, you name it. The field is wide open. If are interested in submitting your art, submit your contact information and 1 – 2 samples of your work or a link to your portfolio to: broadwayeastartwalk@gmail.com with the subject line “Broadway East Art Walk”. Note: all ages are welcome, in any degree or ability. Deadline for submitting your expression of interest is September 10th.
If you are not an artist, but would like to participate in this fabulous event, they are also on the hunt for volunteers, drop them an email at the address above.
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Strathcona Community Garage Sale, Saturday, August 31st
30 Aug
Looking for some unique finds? Well this Saturday, you are in luck. Make your way down to MacLean Park in Strathcona to buy, sell or trade at the annual Strathcona Garage Sale. You can expect to find vintage clothing, jewellery, collectibles, furniture, vinyl, books, bikes, pottery, art and novelty items and much more. The garage sale will take place on Hawks Avenue, focusing on the 700 and 800 blocks. It will also extend westward along the park side of the 700-block of East Georgia Street. For those not familiar with the area, residents recommend a stop at the Wilder Snail at 799 Keefer Street for a coffee before or after your shop. Everyone is welcome. Event gets under way at 10:00 a.m. and goes till 5:00 p.m.
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Top 10 Things To Do In East Van This Weekend
23 Aug
– Trout Lake Farmers Market, Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. AND
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Top 10 Things To Do In East Van This Weekend
16 Aug
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Rescue Me: Brandy Looking For Her Forever Home
16 Aug
Brandy is a goofy 5 year old female pitbull mix who loves other dogs and is great with people. She is house broken, loves to walk, swim and play and is easy to walk. She is also a big fan of snuggles, belly rubs and playing with toys. She needs a home that can offer physical and mental stimulation and would be best suited to a home without cats and with older children. Brandy has watched many dogs come into the Vancouver SPCA and be adopted while she sits and waits for her forever guardians to arrive. The SPCA cannot believe this affectionate love bug is still in their care. If you are interested in giving Brandy her forever home, or even a foster home while she waits for her forever home, the Vancouver SPCA would love to hear from you. To learn more about Brandy, contact the Vancouver SPCA at T: 604.879.7721 or by email at Vancouver@spca.bc.ca
As always, we are grateful to those willing to share this information with others so Brandy can find her forever home.
UPDATE: Brandy has found her forever home. She’s a very happy girl.
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Latin Summer Fest: Sunday, August 18th at Trout Lake
15 Aug
Latin Summer Fest will be held at Trout Lake (Victoria & 15th Avenue) this Sunday, August 18th from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. There is a great line up of live entertainment starting at Noon which will go into the early evening with the last performance by Adonis Puentes at 6:15 p.m. There will also be a market and food pavilions, an outdoor stage with flamenco dancing, mask and rhythm workshops as well as a children’s activity area. This is a family friendly outdoor event. Come and enjoy all the colourful spirit of the Latin culture. To see a full line up of all the live entertainment, visit their website at Latin Summer Fest.
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Likemind Vancouver Networking Event Friday, August 16th
14 Aug
Likemind is a monthly networking event for creative professionals and anyone else that wants to show up. The events are held at different coffee shops all around Vancouver. Originally started in New York City, the event is called “Likemind” and has spread to over 30 cities around the world, taking place monthly on the third Friday of every month. The events are an excuse, the organizers say, to slow down, take a moment and connect with “Likeminded” people over a great cup of coffee, which is something we don’t always make time for.
The next Likemind networking event is taking place this Friday at Kafka’s Coffee & Tea, 2525 Main Street (at Broadway) between 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. If you are unable to attend this month’s event, you can follow them on Twitter @LikemindVan for details of their next event.
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Connect The Plots: Outdoor Theatre at Strathcona Community Garden Aug 16 – 18
13 Aug
Connect the Plots is a unique theatrical event created in collaboration with The Cultch Youth Program, Environmental Youth Alliance, Theatre on Earth and a team of youth artists and environmentalists. Join the group in what is sure to be an unforgettable harvest celebration and performance taking place all over the picturesque gardens. As well as 200 individual garden plots, the Strathcona Community Garden features an orchard with over 30 kinds of fruit trees, wildlife habitat including a seasonal pond and native trees, BC’s largest public heritage apple espalier, bees, a Tibetan Buddhist Mandela herb garden, a green house and an Eco pavilion.
The group will transform the garden into a theatre lobby, complete with corn stalk walls, a lavender promenade, and an upright piano planted in the middle. Working with improvisation, masks, and puppetry, the young artists will lead audiences through various vignettes using the gardens and its inhabitants as inspiration. Everyone is welcome to attend. This event is open to all ages. There is a suggested donation of $10, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Strathcona Community Garden is located at the corner of Prior and Hawks. Theatre takes place at 7:00 p.m. on August 16, 17 and 18. Reservations are encouraged by emailing RSVP@thecultch.com.
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