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Broadway East Art Walk Community Film Festival Saturday October 11th

10 Oct

CommunityFilmFestivalOct.11The folks at Broadway East Art Walk will be hosting their second annual Community Film Festival on Saturday, October 11th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at 303 8th Avenue. You are invited to come celebrate the places and stories that make our neighbourhoods unique and see them unfold through the screening of local short films. You will experience a wide range of locally made films in a variety of genres, ranging from documentary to music videos and experimental films. The event is free but an RSVP is required which you can do via this link at Eventbrite. If you would like a run down of the all the films that will be showing, visit Broadway East Art Walk.

 

AND for something else artistic, fun and environmentally friendly, the Broadway East Art Walk will be collecting broken umbrellas to upcycle them and create the Mount Pleasant Canopy Project. If you wish to get a sense of what this type of project ‘could’ look like check out these great displays in Agueda, Portugal. You are asked to bring your broken umbrellas to the Community Film Festival. You can also leave the umbrellas at the front desk of The Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E Broadway, during their normal hours Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. This is another great community project funded by the Vancouver Foundation through the Neighbourhood Small Grants program.

Umbrella Photo: Flickr user pmtnagueda-portugal-umbrella-sky-project-woe7-690x518

 

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Let’s Do The Time Warp Again! Rio Theatre Friday October 17th

9 Oct

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Let’s Do The Time Warp Again!  The cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show in all its campy glory will be showing at the Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway,Friday night at 11:30 pm.  The  film, if you haven’t seen it, has a loving couple, a few monsters, a sweet transvestite and lots to sing and dance about. This is a great opportunity to dress up and have some fun with your favourite character.  Those with costumes get in for $8.00 to see the show and those without costumes $10. Doors open at 11:30 pm and movie gets under way at 11:59 p.m. Bring your sense of humour! Sweet transvestites of all ages welcome.

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The Parade of Lost Souls Saturday November 1st

6 Oct

ParadeofLostSoulsWe are pleased to report that this much loved East Van event will carry on. The Parade of Lost Souls is a community-driven parade inspired by Dia de Muertos (The Day of the Dead). In recent years, the parade has travelled around various parts of East Vancouver featuring performance art, interactive art installations and YOU lost souls.

The Day of the Dead is a time for celebration, for ceremony, for reflection and renewal. You are invited to come out and wear a costume, bring and play an instrument, make a dance and/or join in on a dance. This parade is for YOU and by YOU, all the lost souls of the world. Bring your past and your present for a celebration of life and death. We may all be lost, but at least we can all be lost together.

This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, November 1st from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. The location will be revealed at midnight on Halloween on the Dusty Flowerpot Facebook page as well as the website dustyflowerpot.org. As in past year’s, there will be workshops hosted at the Britannia Community Center as well as at the Dusty Flowershop Studio. The Parade of Lost Souls was conceptualized and produced by the beloved Public Dreams Society for over 25 years. The parade now carries on under the direction of its co-producer of the last 4 years, The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret. There are many people working behind the scenes to make this great community event happen. If you would like to get involved in a performance, volunteer or help produce, you are asked to contact katsingledain@gmail.com. If you would like to help in a small or big way to keep this East Van tradition alive, consider donating to their Indiegogo Campaign currently under way.

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Rescue Me: Phoebe Is Looking For Her Forever Home

30 Sep

PhoebeVanSPCAWelcome to the next installment of Rescue Me in which we feature pets waiting for adoption at the Vancouver SPCA. Today we would like to introduce you to a lovely cat named Phoebe. She is a beautiful plus sized sweetie with a snowy white coat. Phoebe came to the Vancouver SPCA in early September as her caretakers were no longer able to give her the care and attention that she required. Phoebe had been living with them for the last three years. Previous to that she had been living happily with her original caretaker, but when her original caretaker became ill, Phoebe was re-homed with friends.  Having had two homes in her short lifetime, the Vancouver SPCA is hoping that Phoebe will finally find her forever family. Phoebe would do best in a household where she is the only pet, as her diet needs to be carefully monitored. Due to her large size, Phoebe isn’t able to move quickly, therefore she will need to be kept indoors where it is safe. Phoebe has lived with both men and women, but she is extremely fond of women. When she hears a woman’s voice she waddles over to investigate. Phoebe loves lounging around, being social and being groomed. She is a quiet girl and has a barely audible meow. If you think you could give Phoebe her forever home, or know someone that can, please contact the BC SPCA Vancouver Branch by telephone at 604-879-7721 or by email at vancouver@spca.bc.ca.Phoebe is currently in foster care, but her friends at the Vancouver SPCA are happy to set up a meet and greet.  As always, we thank you in advance for sharing this information to help Phoebe find her forever home.

UPDATED October 16, 2014 – Phoebe has found her forever home.

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East Van GoGos Fundraiser Sunday October 19th Trout Lake Community Centre

26 Sep

EastVanGoGoLogoThe East Van GoGos invite you to their 6th Annual Jazz Brunch Sunday October 19th. What is a GoGo you might ask? Gogo is a Zulu word meaning “grandmother”. The Greater Van Gogos which includes chapters in various parts of the Lower Mainland are grandmothers and ‘grandothers’ working in groups to support African grandmothers raising a generation of children orphaned by AIDS. This network of grandmother groups in south western BC are dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign and the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

In March 2006, Stephen Lewis, a Canadian humanitarian and former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, issued a call to Canadian grandmothers to bond with their African counterparts. In his travels, Lewis noticed the phenomenal grandmothers who had buried their adult children and stepped in to raise the orphans left behind. They needed money for school fees and uniforms, food and other necessities. In the Vancouver area, three women answered the call. They invited a few others and launched Greater Van Gogos in the summer of 2006 with four groups. Although grandmothers in Africa’s many countries are addressed in different ways – ja ja in Uganda, sho sho in Kenya or nyana in Zambia – the word gogo felt right. Many years later, there are 20 groups registered with approximately 600 members from Vancouver and the surrounding areas. Together they have raised more than $1 million for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The funds are distributed to community level projects supporting grandmothers and the children in their care in 15 sub-Saharan African countries.

The brunch on October 19th is a fundraiser for the East Van GoGos which will feature a musical performance by Brian Tate who will entertain you with some jazz, gospel and African music.  Homemade brunch will be provided along with coffee, tea and juice. Suggested donation is $25. Limited seats for this event. To order your ticket contact Sharon, 604-254-4071 or eastvangogos@gmail.com. The brunch takes place from 12:00 – 2:00 pm in the Grandview Room at the Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Drive, the music gets under way at 12:45 pm. Come out and support these great GoGos!

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Oktoberfest At Bomber Brewing September 28th

25 Sep

OktoberfestBomber Bomber Brewing, 1488 Adanac Street, invites you to Oktoberfest in their backyard. They will be firing up the BBQ from which you can expect a Bavarian treat hot off the grill. There will also be live music by The Creaking Planks and, of course beer, specifically their Oktoberfest Lager. Tickets for this event are $35 and available online via Eventbrite. Your ticket includes food, 2 glasses of beer and your very own Bomber Beer Stein. There will also be prizes for those that dress up and show their true Oktoberfest spirit. This is a 19+ event. The event gets under way at 2:00 pm and goes till 6:00 pm.

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NEW Winter Market At Hastings Park October 5th To November 30th

24 Sep

HastingsParkFarmersMarketVancouver Farmers Market is pleased to announce they will be opening a second Winter Market in East Vancouver. This 9 week trial market will be located at Hastings Park between the Forum and the Agrodome. You will be able to stroll down tree-lined pathways under twinkling lights and wander through the Italian Garden. A playground is close at hand for those coming with little ones. The market will feature many of your favourite vendors from the summer markets and will include a selection of local winter produce, fish, meat & dairy, artisan prepared foods, baking & treats, coffee, local crafts and of course some hot food trucks.   The market starts Sunday, October 5th and will run every Sunday to November 30th between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm rain or shine.

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Our Fair Neighbour Market At The Wise Hall September 20th

19 Sep

OurFairNeighbourThere’s a new market in town this Saturday, September 20th called ‘Our Fair Neighbour’. It will be taking place at the Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free.   This market is being billed as a market ‘for the people by the people’ with a view to showcasing some of the amazing local talent. Expect to find handmade soap, artisan chocolates, candles, jewellery, prints, clothing, hot sauce or stop by and have your palms read. The have a long list of vendors lined up for this Saturday including:

 

frank ‘n’ beans handmade dog treats

Karma Suds and Soap Making School

Afuwa Paints

Biscuits Pets

Long Locks Hot Sauce

Jenn Brisson

Oona Clothing Company

Niki Holmes Ceramics

Suna Studios Inc.

Sarah Hedar Tarot readings

DIVE Records

BorgiBorga jewellery and prints

Artisan Chocolates by Trish

t&b design soy-based candles

Dançarina

EarGoggles

Melissa Hume – Potter and Painter

Amelia Sissons

wendydeakins.com

Deep Cove Resin

Come out and support local!

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Delicious Line Up Of Cooking Classes This Fall At Gourmet Warehouse

17 Sep

GourmetWarehouseLogoThe Gourmet Warehouse has a great line up of cooking classes this fall including an extra virgin olive oil tasting class.  If you like olive oil and haven’t participated in something like this, it’s definitely worth the time and the price is right at $10.  It’s hard to imagine the range of flavours until you try a number of them side by side whether grassy, spicy, peppery or one with a neutral flavour which bodes well for baking.  It’s quite something much like wine or beer tasting. Give it a try or check out some of their  amazing classes and learn to make some comfort foods, appies for entertaining or baking like a pro.  For a full line up of all the classes they are offering this fall, visit Cooking Classes at Gourmet Warehouse’s website.  These are just a sample of some of the delicious classes they have lined up this fall:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting – Tuesday, October 14th  6:00 pm ($10)

John David Neuman hosts this taste testing and will introduce you to all you need to know about extra virgin olive oil.     You will learn about the different varieties, tips for selecting oil and best of all tasting them side by side.  Class gets under way at 6:00 pm and goes till 7:30 pm. Cost is $10.00.  Registration includes a $10 gift card that is redeemable at The Gourmet Warehouse, along with 10% store wide discount on the evening of the event.

Fall Flavours – Sunday, October 19th 11:00 am ($59)

Chef Celine Turenne shows you how to make dishes that will warm your soul and fill your tummy! Truly comfort foods with some “make ahead” tips so that you can have meals ready in no time. Dishes include:

  • Pithivier (Puff Pastry) with Acorn Squash Filling
  • Chicken Pot Pie
  • Warm Goat Cheese Salad
  • Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce

French Bistro – Saturday, November 8th 11:00 am ($59)

You are invited to join Chef Celine Turenne for another class which introduces you to delicious fall food with classical French dishes bistro style.  Mouth watering dishes include:

  • French Onion Soup Au Gratin
  • Beef Bourguinon with Green Beans Amandine
  • Pissaladiere (Tomato Pie)
  • French Lemon Tart

Taste of Thailand – Saturday, November 15th 11:00 am ($59.99)

Thai cuisine some say is one of the most diverse and complex in Asia as it combines hot, sour, salty, sweet and sometimes bitter flavors.  Chef Cindy Low will help you demystify Thai ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, chili, palm sugar and lime.  In this demonstration class, you will learn how to make her famous Pad Thai, one of the most popular Thai dishes, as well as other Thai favorites including:

  • Green Papaya Salad with Green Beans, Tomatoes, and Chili Lime Dressing
  • Beef Satays – marinated and grilled beef skewers, served with Spicy Peanut Sauce
  • Pad Thai – Stir Fried Rice Noodles with Prawns, Tofu, Egg, and Bean Sprouts
  • Chicken and Fresh Pineapple in a Red Curry Sauce with Coconut Milk
  • Jasmine Rice
  • Mango Coconut Dessert

 Asian Tapas – Thursday, November 20th  6:00 pm  ($59)

Small plates and big Asian flavours is the theme of this class.  They will teach  you how to wow your family and friends with delicious and innovative Asian Tapas designed by Chef Cindy Low. Recipes will come from Vietnam, China, India and Korea and include these mouth watering dishes:

  • Vietnamese Salad Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
  • Crab Rangoon – crispy  crab dumplings (plus a vegetarian version) served with dipping sauce
  • Chapchae – Korean yam noodles stir-fried with beef and vegetables
  • Vegetarian Samosa Puffs – the easiest ever! Baked, not fried.
  • Asian Duck Confit Sliders
  • Mango Pudding

Note cooking classes are demonstration only unless noted otherwise on Gourmet Warehouse’s website.   All participants will receive a 10% discount on the day of the class.   Bon Appetit!

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Rescue Me: Cady Looking For Her Forever Home

10 Sep

CadyVanSPCAWelcome to the next installment of Rescue Me in which we feature pets waiting for adoption at the Vancouver SPCA.  Today we would like to introduce to a lovely cat named Cady.  She is 5 year old tortoise shell and like most tortoise shell cats has a bit of ‘tortitude’ or so the lovely people at the Vancouver SPCA have found. Cady came to them as a stray on July 6th and has remained there since.  Although the Vancouver SPCA found her ‘people’ they did not come to claim her :-(. So this lovely girl now patiently waits for the puuurfect home.   The Vancouver SPCA thinks Cady is best suited for an adult only home without any other creatures where she can happily snuggle with you indoors.  In the SPCA’s experience, the tortoise shell cats can be rather independent, moody and a little possessive of their humans.  But Cady has shown that she easily bonds with people that she meets and enjoys giving gentle head butts.  She is a quiet girl and is happy to hang out on her own when you go off to work.   They expect she’s the kind of girl that will greet you at the door when you come home.   If you think you could give Cady her forever home, or know someone that can, please contact the BC SPCA Vancouver Branch by telephone at 604-879-7721 or by email at vancouver@spca.bc.ca. Psst this lovely girl even has her own You Tube video that shows off her beautiful green eyes, take a peak.  As always, we thank you in advance for sharing this information to help Cady find her forever home.

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