This Saturday, August 16th enjoy a free movie in the great outdoors in Dude Chilling Park (also known as Guelph Park) in Mount Pleasant. They will be showing Despicable Me 2 on a large outdoor screen. There will also be lots of activities for the kids starting at 7:00 pm including games, zumba and face painting. The movie gets under way at dusk (approximately 9:00 pm). You are invited to bring your lawn chair and/or blanket. This is a free community event brought to you by Collingwood Community Policing Centre, Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver Fire Department, Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House and Neighbourhood Small Grants Program.
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Free Outdoor Movie ‘Despicable Me 2’ August 16th
13 Aug
Free Short Film Workshop August 23-24 In Mt. Pleasant
11 Aug
Broadway East Art Walk is hosting a new project with a view to empowering members of the community with valuable skills to create neighbourhood pride through short film.
Three experienced film mentors will be leading a free 2-day short film workshop August 23rd and 24th at the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E Broadway. They will provide participants with the basic skills needed to make their own short film. The aim of the workshop is to expose people with little or no prior experience to the tools and methods required to produce a short film. They do, of course, hope participants will consider submitting their short film to the Community Film Festival which takes place in October.
Anyone from the general public is invited to review the film mentor profiles at Broadway East Art Walk and apply to participate by filling out the 2014 Film Workshop Participation Form. Note that although not everyone will be accepted to participate in the workshop, their goal is to record the sessions and make them available to the public on their website. Preference will be given to applicants who work, volunteer or live in Mount Pleasant. Applications will close by August 15th and decisions will be communicated by August 17th.
Workshop Outline
- Saturday, August 23 (9:30 am-3:00 pm)
- Story
- Script
- Equipment
- Shooting
- Lighting
- Sunday, August 24 (10:00 am-2:00 pm)
- Editing
- Sound
- Screening your film
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Learn How To Take Care Of Your Bike August 23 – South Hill
8 Aug
South Hill Neighbours present a workshop to help you look after your bike. If you live in the South Hill area, you are invited to a summer morning workshop to learn basic bike operation and maintenance. Tim Welsh will lead the workshop and is a local bike fan and knows all about making a bike run right. Tim will offer a 2 1/2 hour workshop showing basic tuning and maintenance, operation, and mechanical diagnosis of your bike. Up to 20 South Hill residents and their bikes can participate. The workshop starts at 9:30 am and goes till Noon. There will be morning refreshments, cycle maps and bike take-aways such as tubes, tools and lights. To book your spot, contact: southhill.neighbours@gmail.com.
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Day 2 Night Summer Market Explosion August 16th
5 Aug
Some great local talent has teamed up to bring you Day 2 Night Summer Market Explosion on Saturday, August 16th. The day (10 am – 4 pm) brings you the Eastside Flea and the night (6:00 pm to late) brings you the Hawkers Market. The all day and night event will take place at The Independent, 188 Kingsway, in Mount Pleasant and will include live bands, DJ sets, 33 Acres Brewing and as always great local food. Tickets are available in advance via Eventbrite or $15 at the door.
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The Cultch Gallery’s 2014/2015 Launch Party August 6th
30 Jul
You are invited to the Cultch Gallery’s 2014/2015 Launch Party for the debut of ‘Snacks and Scapes’ a 3D exhibition by local artist, Nathaniel Ferguson. We hear that his installation includes “works that demonstrate contemporary motifs of culture while exploring and questioning the various dependencies within society”. As well, The Cultch will announce the names of the 21 artists selected for this year’s season and reveal a glimpse of each exhibition. This is a free event that everyone is welcome to attend. The event takes place at The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 6th.
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Summer Festival In Robson Park Thursday July 31st
29 Jul
Pacific Immigrant Resources Society along with many other sponsors will be hosting Literacy In The Park this Thursday, July 31st. The event will take place in Robson Park, 2910 Saint George, between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. This is a family friendly event featuring puppets, face painting, a jumping castle, arts and crafts, free books, performances and much more.
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Il Centro – Italian Cultural Centre Hosts Night Market Starting August 15th
28 Jul
Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre invites you to their Italian Night Market starting Friday, August 15th at the Italian Cultural Centre located at 3075 Slocan Street (at Grandview Highway) in East Vancouver. The Night Market will run every 3rd Friday of the month from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm until Friday, November 21st. Specifically: August 15th, September 19th, October 17 and Friday, November 21st.
The first of it’s kind in Vancouver, the market aims to bring together the tastes of Italy with produce grown locally. You can expect to find fresh fruit, vegetables, handmade products by local artisans as well as food prepared by Il Centro’s Chef. Also on hand, will be live Italian music featuring mandolin and accordion as well as activities for the kids.
Have you always wanted to learn a bit of Italian? If so, the first 50 shoppers on Friday, August 15th will receive a coupon for a 10% discount on Italian Language Classes offered at Il Centro.
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Special Summer Series At New Brighton Park July 27th
26 Jul
You are invited to a Special Summer Series hosted by Vancouver Urban Spaces Initiative this Sunday, July 27th from 1 – 9 pm. The event will be held at New Brighton Park located at 3201 New Brighton Road (at North Windermere Street). The aim of organizers is make this a special event which brings together sunshine, the outdoors and music. On hand you will find a Beer Garden, but wine will be available as well. Music on hand for Sunday’s show includes:
Bendy & Hristo (Victoria)
Mr. Moe (Victoria)
Todd-Rod Skimmins aka Noble Nobel
A Family Affair + more to be announced
Entrance fee for Special Summer Series is $15. If you arrive before 4:00 pm, it’s $10 and those under 12 free. For this willing to volunteer at the event, they are happy to offer free admission. Contact the organizers directly for further details.
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7th Annual MacDonald Park Block Party Saturday July 26th
24 Jul
You’re invited to the 7th Annual Macdonald Park Block Party in the South Hill area. This is a free, fun, family event which will feature a community potluck, bike parade and bike decorating, hula hoops galore, kids’ obstacle course, street hockey, face painting, and a well-loved drum circle. You are invited to bring your friends and food to share. Everyone is welcome. The event takes place this Saturday, July 26th from 11:00am to 3:00 pm at MacDonald Park which is located between Fraser and Main Street along the 45th Avenue Bikeway. The organizers are also looking for help cleaning up after the party. If you’re interested in getting involved, you are asked to email them at southhill.neighbours@gmail.com.
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Barks & Parks In Strathcona Park Thursday July 24th
23 Jul
The Strathcona Residents Association, with special thanks to the Vancouver Foundation, will be hosting a community art project Barks & Parks this Thursday, July 24th in Strathcona Park. Barks & Parks is designed to celebrate the dog culture and park stewardship in Strathcona Park. Local residents will be collecting photos of neighbourhood dogs, printing them on waterproof material and attaching them to a park fence to create some fun and interest in the park. There will be an on-site photo shoot from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Northeast Corner of Strathcona Park (Venables and Raymur). If you wish to participate, come on down with your furry friend. But should you not be able to make it Thursday evening, you can still join in the fun. You are invited to send a photo of your dog by August 15th (preferably a close-up face shot, portrait orientation) to Strathconabarksandparks@gmail.com.
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