Archive | Community RSS feed for this section

Trout Lake Outdoor Summer Concerts

9 Jul

The popular Trout Lake Outdoor Summer Concert Series is back for another year starting Wednesday, July 10th.  The free outdoor summer concerts take place behind Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Drive, near the children’s playground and tennis courts.  This is an annual event hosted by the Trout Lake Community Centre with concerts taking place every Wednesday evening throughout the summer rain or shine. If it rains, concerts go indoors to the Grandview Room. We’ve had the opportunity to take in some of the concerts on a nice summer evening and we have to say, it is a pretty perfect way to spend an evening. Bring a blanket, your friends, family, kids or the dog or all of the above and a picnic and you are set.  If you aren’t able to organize a picnic, you can grab some food at the Carousel Café.  We have set out the musical line up for this summer below.  Each evening kicks off at 6:30 pm.  Dancing is encouraged.

For those that love the lantern processions around Trout Lake, take note. On the very last concert of the summer, August 21st there will be a lantern procession around the lake led by The Carnival Band from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Be sure to take in this great summer event.

July 10
SOUTH VAN BIG BAND

July 17
JUNKOY!

July 24
SUE MALCOLM & THE SWINGIN’ DOORS

July 31
MARIACHI TABASKO

August 7
STEPOUT SISTER!

August 14
COVERALLS

POSTPONED FROM August 21 to August 28
CHECO TOHOMASO & VOC SWEET SOUL GOSPEL CHOIR
and
CARNIVAL BAND
With Lantern Procession

Note: Performances are subject to last minute changes.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Free Outdoor Movie In The Park July 12th At John Hendry Park

7 Jul

Summer is here and in full swing and the weather is perfect for an outdoor movie. The good folks at Collingwood Community Policing are back to show The Goonies in John Hendry Park at Trout Lake Community Centre this Friday, July 12th. The movie begins at dusk and/or 9:00 pm as a general rule, but best to get there early to claim your spot. Also, there will be some family friendly activities prior to the movie. Grab your friends, family, blankets and chairs and head on out for some summer fun. NOTE: Rain will postpone and/or cancel the event.

Tags: , , , , , , ,

9th Annual Art! Bike! Beer! Crawl Happens July 27th

1 Jul

The Eastside Arts Society is hosting their 9th Annual Art! Bike! Beer! Crawl on Saturday, July 29th. This event is part of the CREATE! Eastside Arts Festival and takes art lovers on a cycling and/or walking tour of 3 breweries. For the price of a ticket, you will tour 3 of 10 participating breweries, see some great art, receive 4 pints/tastings. The tours kick off at 1:00 pm and once your tour is completed, you will have access to the Create! Festival Art Zone in Strathcona Park. You will also have the opportunity to win some great raffle prizes.  Tickets are $55 + GST and processing fee. To purchase your ticket(s), visit Eventbrite. 

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Britannia Plaza Market Returns This Summer

30 Jun

The Britannia Plaza Market is back with an outdoor summer market in the plaza outside Britannia Community Centre. The market kicks off Wednesday July 3rd at 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm and will continue every 2 weeks until September 25th. You can expect to find lots of local vendors showcasing handmade artisanal items as well as fresh produce. We can also expect to find some great eats such as Nonna’s Biscotti who will be on hand for the first market of the summer on July 3rd. Stop and support your local makers. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, contact artbritannia@gmail.com.

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Sunrise Park Yoga Returns This Summer July 2nd – August 20th

11 Jun

Free outdoor yoga returns to Sunrise Park on Tuesday, July 2nd.   This event is sponsored by a Neighbourhood Small Grant is led by Ruby Wong and other certified yoga instructions. The group will host weekly one hour outdoor classes every Tuesday from July 2nd to August 20th at 7:00 pm. The classes take place at Sunrise Park which is located at Rupert and East 3rd Avenue in East Vancouver. To register or learn more, visit them on Facebook at Sunrise Park Yoga, or email them directly at sunriseparkyoga@gmail.com.  

Tags: , , , , , ,

East Van Garden Tour June 16, 2024

1 Jun

If you enjoy wandering around lovely gardens and green spaces, you may wish to check out the East Van Garden Tour happening Sunday, June 16th.  This is a self-guided garden tour that features about a dozen home gardens with a mix of flower and vegetable gardens as well as fruit trees. There will be a home gardener or Master Gardener on each site to chat with and ask any questions you may have.  The event is the only fundraiser for the volunteer group Britannia Neighbours and proceeds from ticket sales go towards maintaining the Napier Square Greenway at Napier & Commercial Drive. This includes paying someone from the Kettle Friendship Society to regularly pick up litter and hand water the lush Greenway.

Tickets for the East Van Garden Tour are $20 and available online through Eventbrite, or in person at Figaro’s Garden Centre, 1896 Victoria Drive (at 3rd Avenue) – cash only. Once you’ve purchased your ticket, you attend at Figaro’s Garden Centre on the morning of June 16th to obtain your map. After that you head off on your own tour with map and choose where you wish to start your tour. Gardens are open and available until 4:00 pm.  There is ample time to stop for a coffee before, during or after the event. The East Van Garden Tour allows you to go at your own pace and is a great opportunity to see some beautiful gardens tucked away behind fences you might otherwise have the opportunity see.

Tags: , , , , , , ,

The Great Grandview Garage Sale Is Back June 15th

26 May

The popular Great Grandview Garage Sale is back for another year Saturday June 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm rain or shine. Whether you are a bargain hunter, looking for an awesome vintage find, or just a great deal on something, this is the spot to be. The Great Grandview Garage Sale is a multi-family garage sale that takes place, as the name eludes, throughout the Grandview-Woodlands area of East Vancouver. Specifically from Broadway to the Burrard Inlet and from Clark Drive to Nanaimo Street. If you live in the area, you are invited to participate and it is FREE to sign up.   Of course, if you have some young entrepreneur at home, a lemonade stand for all those thirsty shoppers might come in handy. Whether you live in a home, walk up apartment building, co-operative housing, no matter, everyone is welcome to participate.  To sign up or see a map of the current locations, visit Great Grandview Garage Sale. Remember, the old adage “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure”.  

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

VOKRA – Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association Hosts Cat Themed Garage Sale May 18 & 19

10 May

Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) is hosting a feline themed Garage Sale on May 18th and 19th. If you aren’t familiar with VOKRA, it is a volunteer driven non-profit organization based in East Vancouver.   It is run by passionate volunteers who assist the community with lost, stray and feral cats and kittens.  They will be offering a treasure hunt like garage sale where you can expect to find all kinds of toys, cat carriers, pet beds, cat trees, litter boxes, toys and even cat themed décor.   All funds raised help them continue the great work that they do helping those that can’t speak for themselves. We invite you to stop by May 18th 11:00 am to 5:00 pm or Sunday, May 19th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at 2028 Wall Street and support VOKRA.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Got Craft Spring Market May 4 & 5, 2024 At The Maritime Labour Centre

24 Apr

Got Craft returns to the Maritime Labour Centre in East Vancouver for their Spring Market. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th at 1880 Triumph Street from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Their Spring Market will feature over 80 makers, designers and creative entrepreneurs.  You can expect to find a variety of goods including clothing, jewellery, art, homewares, greeting cards, ceramics and much more.  There will also be a selection of food trucks on hand including NaMi Vietnamese, Melt City Grilled Cheese and Planted Love.   For those early birds, the first 50 people through the door each day will receive one of their legendary swag bags.  Tickets for the event are $5 and available online, kids 12 and under are free. This is a perfect weekend to pick up something special just in time for Mother’s Day.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Neighbourhood Small Grant Applications Are Now Being Accepted Until April 18, 2024

7 Apr

The Neigbourhood Small Grant program is back for 2024.  The foundation of this program is connecting people within their own communities.  The premise of the program is fairly simple – the best people to affect change in a community, are those that live within it. When money is less of an issue, it allows more ideas to flow.  This is where the grants come in. The Neighbourhood Small Grants program allows you to apply for up to $500 for your idea to connect your community.

What have other people done?   A few ideas include book exchanges, clothing swaps, cooking classes, creating benches and community gardens.  Some other ideas include creating small care packages for seniors with a few spring flowers and crossword puzzles and/or word search games.  For young children, creating a scavenger hunt in a park with prizes or rock painting. People have also created art cards for seniors in long term care. Connection is the key and the ideas are only limited by your imagination and, of course, the $500 budget. Want more ideas or thinking about applying? We invite you to visit Neighbourhood Small Grants for more information and ideas on what others have done with their Neighbourhood Small Grant.

The basic principles of the Neighbourhood Small Grants Program:

  1. Small is beautiful. Small ideas are beautiful and manageable.
  2. Everyone has something to offer. Whether you can teach a skill or give some tips, or provide a service. We all have something valuable to share.
  3. It’s your project. You create how you want it to look and feel.
  4. Create your chosen family.  A platform to help build networks within your community.

Applications are now open until April 18, 2024.   Applications may be accepted for a second cycle in the Fall depending on whether funds are still available. This is a great opportunity to create something memorable for your community.

Tags: , , , , , , ,

← Older Entries
Newer Entries →