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Rescue Me – Tina The Rabbit Looking For A Home

22 Jul

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Tina came to the Vancouver Shelter of the SPCA with her friends Jeannette, Mike and Christie in February of this year after being surrendered to a BC SPCA Humane Officer. They are young English Spot and Dutch rabbits who all wait their forever homes.    They are a bit shy due to their previous living conditions, but seem to be adjusting well and looking for a new home that will have a supply of Craisins on hand which they love.   Do you know someone who would like to give Tina or her friends their individual forever homes? If so, you can also let them know until July 31st the SPCA has 50% off adoption fees for rabbits as well as cats.   If you are interested in learning more about Tina and her friends or how to give them a home,  we invite you to visit them on Pet On The Net. As always, we are grateful to those willing to share this information with others so Tina and her friends can find their forever homes.

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Top 10 Things To Do In East Vancouver This Weekend

19 Jul
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Looking for some fun things to do this weekend in East Vancouver?
Here’s our Top 10 List:

1.  Illuminares Lantern Festival, John Hendry Park, Sat. 6:30 p.m. procession at dusk

2.  Bollywood Wedding, PNE Italian Gardens, Sat & Sun. 2:00 p.m.

3.  Don’t Forget Your Pants, Havana Theatre, Fri & Sat. 8:00 p.m.

4.  Vancouver Urban Winery Sunday Market, Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

5.  Mount Pleasant Park Festival, Sat. 6:00 p.m., movie ‘Despicable Me’ at dusk.

6.  Trout Lake Farmers Market with Cookbook Swap, Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

7.  Fraser River District Farmers Market, Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
with yoga at 11:00 a.m. (Level 1) and 12:15 p.m. (Level 2)

8.  Gelato at La Casa Gelato 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Try one of their 218 flavours)

9.  Playland, PNE, Sat & Sun, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

10. JJ Bean Railtown BBQ Fundraiser, Fri 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

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Mount Pleasant Park Festival Saturday, July 20th

16 Jul

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Mount Pleasant Community Centre is hosting a fun family friendly evening at Mount Pleasant Park (16th & Ontario St.) on Saturday, July 20th.  The event will get under way at 6:00 p.m. and include skateboard demonstrations, live entertainment and inflatables. There will be activities for all ages.

At dusk, they will be showing an outdoor movie ‘Despicable Me’ on a 3 story high movie screen.  You are invited to bring your lawn chair, blanket, friends and family.  Some food trucks are planned to be on site for those that get hungry or need a snack.    NOTE: the event is weather permitting. For more information contact: mtpleasantcc@vancouver.ca

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Many Hands Fruit Share Looking for Volunteers in South Hill

15 Jul

CherriesBowlNKZS Do you have fruit trees or grape vines on your property and need a hand picking the fruit? Will you be away this summer and don’t want to see your fruit go to waste? Or maybe you’re interested in picking and eating local produce. Many Hands Fruit Share has the equipment, all they need are willing workers and tree owners. This program connects local residents with fruit to spare and neighbours who care.  All fruit will be divided between the property owner/renter and the volunteer pickers.  If you’d like to be involved, contact southhill.neighbours@gmail.com.

Photo Credit:  Zsuzsanna Kilian

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Free Munchkin Movie ‘Alvin And The Chipmunks – Chipwrecked’ July 14th

14 Jul

Alvin-the-Chipmunks-ChipwreckedFraserRiverDistrictThe Fraser River District, 8683 Kerr Street, is hosting another free movie today at 4:00 p.m.  They will be showing the animated film “Alvin and the Chipmunks – Chipwrecked“. The vacationing Chipmunks and Chipettes are turning a luxury cruise liner into their personal playground, until they become ‘chipwrecked’ on a remote island.   They invite you to get comfy and bring your favourite pillow, a sleeping bag or stuffed animal(s) and come watch the movie.  Buttery popcorn will be served. This is a free event for everyone to attend.  Come down and see if the chipmunks make it off the island.

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Street Mural Painting in Mount Pleasant Saturday, July 13th

12 Jul

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You are invited to gather at Vancouver’s smallest park to splash a little colour on the road at 10th Avenue and St. George intersection in Mount Pleasant.   The event is being hosted by Vancouver Tool Library as part of the City Commons initiative and is supported by the Neighbourhood Small Grants Project and funded by the Vancouver Foundation.  Join site hosts Emily Payne and Alicia MacLean for a pancake breakfast at 11:00 a.m. and from Noon – 5:00 p.m. you paint.   A neighbourhood potluck and other fun activities are scheduled for 6:00 p.m.  Come out and join the fun!

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Arts Umbrella Summer Camp Coming to Fraser River District August 12th

11 Jul

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Arts Umbrella and Fraser River District, 8683 Kerr Street, have collaborated to bring an arts based summer camp to SE Vancouver.   The summer camp runs from Monday, August 12th to Friday, August 16th. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m.  Children will do drawing and painting until 10:45 a.m.   At 11:00 a.m., kids will use their imaginations and get creative with theatre games and drama until 12:15 pm.  This camp is designed for the  young Picassos and Shakespeares of the world and is geared to ages 6 – 9.  Cost is $240.  For more information, you can email info@artsumbrella.com or call 604-681-5268. To register, visit www.artsumbrella.com. As with most summer camps, space is limited. Registration is recommended early.

 

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TrashTalk: Wanted Recycling Enthusiasts in Condos and Apartments

9 Jul

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Lets talk trash.  Come 2015, all organic material in the Lower Mainland must be diverted from the landfill. What are you doing to plan for that eventuality if you live in an apartment or a condominium?  Over the past year, the City of Vancouver has expanded its food scraps recycling program to more than 100,000 single-family homes and duplexes.   But there is no program for apartment dwellers.   So what can you do today if you are in an apartment or condo?  Well now there is TrashTalk.

What is it? The project is a partnership between Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, Gordon Neighbourhood House and the Recycling Council of British Columbia, and is funded by the Greenest City Fund, Vancity and TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. It is looking for recycling champions in condos and apartments to create food scrap programs and educate their fellow residents and neighbours.   Why should you participate in TrashTalk?

  • it’s free
  • receive expert assistance to plan and implement food scraps recycling in your residence while engaging your neighbours
  • receive financial assistance
  • connect with and learn from other recycling champs
  • be prepared for the Metro Vancouver ban when it arrives
  • help the City of Vancouver achieve its Zero Waste goals

The deadline to apply for this project is July 15th.  To find out how to apply or for more information, visit Vancouver TrashTalk or contact Murray Mollard, Project Director E:  trashtalk@telus.net  or T: 604-767-7421.

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Illuminares Open Studio Workshops Coming to Trout Lake Community Centre

8 Jul

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The Public Dreams Society will be presenting their Illuminares Lantern Festival and Procession on July 20th. This marks their 25th anniversary and to honour that they will be celebrating their theme “25 Light Years”.   Illuminares has been described as an iconic part of the cultural landscape in Vancouver and has been named ‘Best East Vancouver Festival’ by the Vancouver Courier newspaper. The Lantern Festival has something for all ages and is not an event to be missed.

Public Dreams Society will be conducting Open Studio Workshops at Trout Lake Community Centre starting this Saturday, July 13th, 2014. A Public Dreams artist will lead you through the steps to create various styles of lanterns which will include everything from a simple glass jar design to more complicated designs with bamboo and paper. Cost per lantern is $5.00 for small, $10.00 for medium and $15.00 for a large lantern.  Once you’ve paid for your lantern, you are welcome to come in as many times as you’d like to  work on your illuminated creation. Workshops will be held in the Ice Rink Lobby on the following dates and times:

Saturday, July 13th Noon – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 14th Noon – 3:30 p.m.
Monday, July 15th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18th 5:00 p..m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, July 19th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Illuminares Lantern Festival kicks off at Trout Lake in John Hendry Park with festivities beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the procession beginning at dusk. The event goes until about 10:30 p.m. This event draws over 20,000 each year and is sure to be a magical experience.

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Arts Off Main Boulevard Days Start July 6th

6 Jul

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Arts Off Main, 216 East 28th Avenue (located at 28th and Main Street), is an artist’s cooperative gallery which is celebrating their 10 year anniversary.  The gallery features the works of many local artists. Today they begin their Boulevard Days where they feature an artist in the great outdoors on Saturdays during the summer months.  Today they will be featuring the work of Celia Brauer from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.  You will also have the opportunity to meet the artists during these events. Come talk a wander down Main Street. There is lots to see.

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