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Calling All Souls! Parade of Lost Souls & Dance Party Saturday, October 26th

21 Oct

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Many will be pleased to hear that this much loved East Van event will carry on.  The Public Dreams Society and The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret will be co-producing this year’s event. Kat Single Dain co-founder of The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret will be at the helm as the Artistic Producer.   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. This is a transitional year for the parade and as such, this will be a smaller and cozier event. The parade takes place from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. In keeping with tradition, the parade’s location will be announced at 12:00 a.m. midnight on October 26th on the Public Dreams website as well as Twitter and Facebook.

For those that wish to carry on after the parade, The Parade of Lost Souls Dance Party returns to The Hangar, 577 Great Northern Way. The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret has joined forces with The Work Less party to bring you an event that will “rock the house and wake the dead”. You can expect some mischief, dancing, performers, musical acts including CR Avery, The Tailor, Briden, Manhai, Matty For Life and maybe a few ghosts in the air. The dance party gets under way at 9:00 p.m. and goes till 3:00 a.m. Tickets are available online only starting from $20 with donation options of $5 and $10 to help support this volunteer driven event. Note: tickets will not be available at the door. Come out and celebrate life! 

UPDATE: Secret location has been announced. The location of the Parade of Lost Souls will be Brittania School Yard – Football Field, 1001 Cotton Drive.

Photo Credit: Public Dreams Society

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Lantern Making Workshop October 19th 1:30 – 5:30 pm

17 Oct

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South Hill Neighbours is hosting a lantern-making afternoon at the Celebration Hall at Mountain View Cemetery, 5455 Fraser Street, this Saturday afternoon.  You are invited to come and create your own lantern. Supplies will be provided to create one of the following types of lantern: a hand-carved turnip lantern; a wax paper window lantern or a tissue paper globe lantern. They will also have a simpler version of the globe lantern for small children.  All ages are welcome to attend the workshop.

The aim is to create lanterns in preparation for a lantern procession to All Souls Night which takes place in the evening on Saturday, October 26th at Mountain View Cemetery. All participants in the All Souls Night are welcome to bring photos of loved ones they have lost which can be incorporated into the lantern so that it becomes a creative memorial to honour that person. This workshop is being offered through Neighbourhood Small Grant Project which is funded through the Vancouver Foundation. If you would like further information or to register for the workshop, email: southhill.neighbours@gmail.com.

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Saturday Night Concerts: Tipper Supper Series Begins October 19th

16 Oct

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The Tipper Restaurant and Review Room begins their 2013/2014 Saturday Night Concert Series this Saturday, October 19th.  On deck this Saturday are Pearl, that being Kathy Francis and Andrea Smith. These two soulful performers have been a big part of west coast music camps over the years and pop-up at coffee house and festivals whenever asked. From swing to folk to old time, this duo will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone with their lush harmonies and varied instrumental support including guitar, mandolin, clarinet, ukes and percussion.  Add in a few original songs and pearls—what’s not to like? These ladies will also be launching their new CD ‘Happy to Roam’ this Saturday which will be available for sale for $15, for those that are interested.  Music begins at 8:00 p.m., but doors open at 7:15 p.m. Reservations are not available, thus it is recommended to come early to grab your seat, or better yet come early for dinner. Cost for the show is $10, or what you can pay. The Tipper Restaurant and Review Room is located at 2066 Kingsway at Victoria Drive.

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Fall Harvest Community Dance at Trout Lake Community Centre October 18th

16 Oct

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Bring the family for a fun filled evening of square dancing, music and dinner at Trout Lake Community Centre this Friday.  Admission is $6 per person (children under 2 years of age are free). For dinner, you will receive a hearty soup/stew, fresh bread, beverage and a beautiful pottery bowl made and donated by the Trout Lake Pottery Club to eat from. Yes, you get to take it home. Enjoy making arts and crafts at the supervised teen station. You are asked to pre-register for this event at Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Drive, T: 604.257.6955. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. and goes to 8:00 p.m.

Photo Credit: Bev Lloyd-Roberts

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Learn To Play the Ukulele At The Sarah McLachlan School Of Music

14 Oct

Sarah_MacSchoolOfMusicCome out sign and learn to play the ukulele.  Whether you have ever played an instrument, the ukulele I hear is fun and easy to learn.  You will learn to sing and strum to your favourite songs including folk, old time, rock’n’ roll and pop.  The Sarah McLachlan School of Music is offering weekly lessons free of charge to anyone 55+ on Thursdays from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, 138 East 7th Avenue.  All instruments will be provided  and transportation will be available from Britannia Community Centre. Apply by email, telephone or in person to:

Email:                craig@sarahschoolofmusic.com

Phone:               Craig Shervey, 604.709.4415 ext. 203

In Person:          200 – 138 East 7 Avenue, Vancouver, BC

The school will also be hosting a 30 minute tea/coffee and cookie break after each class.  Classes begin on Thursday, October 24th. 

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BC SPCA’s Barktoberfest Raises $4,608.25

12 Oct

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The Vancouver SPCA is pleased to announce that the recent fundraiser Barktoberfest held on October 3rd at Ceili’s Irish Pub raised $4,608.25!  This was a fundraiser for both the Vancouver and Burnaby SPCA shelters. Charlotte Ellice, the SPCA’s Vancouver Branch Manager, is pleased to report that over 100 people attended and fun was had by all. The Vancouver SPCA sends heartfelt thanks to all those that participated in this event with a special shout out to their sponsors Arts Automotive and Aqua Paws Canine Water Wellness. Your support goes a long ways to meeting the needs of those that can’t speak for themselves.  We thank you.

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SPCA Rescue Me: Sky Is Looking For Her Forever Home

9 Oct

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Sky is a beautiful young Pit Bull Terrier cross. She is mixed with Dogo Argentino which is a large, white, muscular dog that originates from Argentina.  She is approximately 10 months old and is a very friendly and curious girl.  As she is still very young, she is quite excitable, thus requires some basic obedience training.  Sky had been kept in a backyard, thus will require gradual introduction to other dogs.  She needs to be physically active, but in a home environment that is calm with consistent routines. She is best suited for an adult only home. Her current home is the Vancouver SPCA Shelter, but she would really like her forever home with lots of walks, plays and TLC.  Do you know someone that could give this lovely girl her forever home?   If so, the Vancouver SPCA would love to hear from you by email at vancouver@spca.bc.ca or by telephone at T: 604.879.7721.

Psst if you wish to check out Sky’s playful side, check out her YouTube video.

As always, we are grateful to those willing to share this information with others so Sky can find her forever home.

UPDATE November 20, 2013: Sky has found her forever home and is one very happy girl.

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Theatre For The Living Presents “Corporations In Our Heads” at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House

8 Oct

TheatreforLivingCorporations2The Theatre For The Living announces a BC/Alberta tour of “Corporations in Our Heads”.  This tour consists of 26 events in British Columbia with 7 around Vancouver. The project investigates how corporate messages are planted in our minds hundreds of times per day, in ways we may not even notice.  Many of the messages planted in our collective psyche tell us what to buy, how to feel, how to perceive and what kind of person we aspire to be and how we relate to the world around us. Corporations In Our Heads uses theatre to “evict” these messages with a desire to move to transformative action. There is no play, no actors and no script. They are touring a process in which the theatre comes from the audience each night. Corporations In Our Heads will be taking place at the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E. Broadway, on October 10th and 11th at 7:00 p.m. Admission is by donation and RSVP is requested by emailing RSVP@theatreforliving.com.  You can learn more about Theatre for Living at www.theatreforliving.com or contact them at 604.871.0508.

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Parallel Circus: Artists Opening Reception At The Art Way Studios October 12th

7 Oct

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You are invited to an Opening Reception at The Art Way Studios, 649 East 15th Avenue, this Saturday, October 12th. The show is titled Parallel Circus and features local artists, Dominique Norville, and Karen Bedard.   If you are unfamiliar with the The Art Way, it was founded in January 2010 by local artist, Denna Erickson, and is a learning centre that offers art classes and workshops for adults, youth and children. They provide a supportive and empowering environment for all students. The aim is to enable people to explore their creative side through expression in various mediums.  This Saturday, you can come out and learn about the classes that are offered and speak to the artists that are showcasing their works.  The Art Way is located at the corner of Fraser & Kingsway between two of my favourite places Les Faux Bourgeois and Collage Collage.  The reception begins at 6:00 p.m. and goes till 9:00 p.m. with food and refreshments being served. Come out and support these local artists!

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Fall/Winter Schedule for East Vancouver Farmers Markets

5 Oct

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There is something about the Farmers Market in the fall when many grocery stores seem to have less local produce available. In the the fall and winter, going to the Farmers Market is one of my favourite things. Something about bundling up in the fresh brisk air and wandering about. Of course, there is so much more than produce at these markets.  This coming week you can expect to find squash, cranberries, soup, breads, cheese, eggs and so much more.   As for which farmers markets are on when and for how long this fall and winter,  see the rundown below: 

Main Street:  This market has finished for this season. Last one was Wednesday, October 2nd.

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market:  Has only 2 more weekends. You can still catch it Sunday, October 6th and October 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Guelph Street between 7th and 8th Avenue.

Trout Lake Farmers Market:  This market continues at John Hendry Park on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. until  October 19th.

River District Farmers Market:  Four more markets to go for this season.  You can catch this market on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the River District, 8683 Kerr St, in SE Vancouver until October 26th.

Nat Bailey Stadium Farmers Market: The Winter Market starts November 2nd at Nat Bailey Stadium for its third season.  Vancouver Farmers Market is planning a great vendor line up  as well as hot food choices and heated seating areas. You will be able to find vendor listings for each week over the winter on the Vancouver Farmers Market website.  This Winter Market will run until April 26th with one day off on Saturday,  December 28th.

Whichever market you choose to visit, come out and support these local vendors!

Photo Credit: Deborah Waller

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