Are you a mom of young children looking to find time to workout? Mama FitCamp might be the answer. Mama FitCamp offers a one hour bootcamp workout for women every Monday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. And get this, free onsite childcare with an experienced nanny is provided at every class. The instructors are personal trainers who are moms themselves with experience in pre- and post-natal fitness. The classes are equal parts cardio and strength training and every class is different. The classes were being held outdoors in the nice weather, but they have now moved to an indoor location at 109 East 40th Avenue at Quebec Street. Classes are $10 for a drop-in or $35 for 4 classes to use at your own discretion. New participants are welcome. Visit their Facebook Page for information or email them at womensfitcamp@gmail.com.
Mama FitCamp Near Main & 41st Ave. Offers Free Childcare While You Workout
4 Sep
A Call To Artists for Broadway East Art Walk, September 28th
2 Sep
A group of neighbours in the Mount Pleasant area have been leading a charge to create an Art Walk in the Broadway East area. A number of businesses along the Broadway corridor between Prince Edward and Prince Albert will be providing some exhibition space within or outside of their premises. A small scale pilot Art Walk was held on June 8th with great success. So this September 28th, they will be doing a large scale Art Walk. The goal of the initiative is to bring new life to this area while supporting the local arts with the theme being Art in Unexpected Places. They are looking for bold artists in a variety of mediums including: paint, short film, sculpture, performance, temporary installation, balloon artists, sidewalk chalk artists, eco artists, window painting/decoration, you name it. The field is wide open. If are interested in submitting your art, submit your contact information and 1 – 2 samples of your work or a link to your portfolio to: broadwayeastartwalk@gmail.com with the subject line “Broadway East Art Walk”. Note: all ages are welcome, in any degree or ability. Deadline for submitting your expression of interest is September 10th.
If you are not an artist, but would like to participate in this fabulous event, they are also on the hunt for volunteers, drop them an email at the address above.
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Strathcona Community Garage Sale, Saturday, August 31st
30 Aug
Looking for some unique finds? Well this Saturday, you are in luck. Make your way down to MacLean Park in Strathcona to buy, sell or trade at the annual Strathcona Garage Sale. You can expect to find vintage clothing, jewellery, collectibles, furniture, vinyl, books, bikes, pottery, art and novelty items and much more. The garage sale will take place on Hawks Avenue, focusing on the 700 and 800 blocks. It will also extend westward along the park side of the 700-block of East Georgia Street. For those not familiar with the area, residents recommend a stop at the Wilder Snail at 799 Keefer Street for a coffee before or after your shop. Everyone is welcome. Event gets under way at 10:00 a.m. and goes till 5:00 p.m.
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New Exhibit Opening At The Cultch Gallery, August 28th
27 Aug
The Cultch Gallery, 1895 Venables Street, invites you to the opening of a new exhibit this Wednesday, August 28th. They will be presenting the works of Jon Shaw and Dante J. Comoglio. Jon Shaw’s exhibit titled “Street, Signs and Alleyways” are paintings created with very modern illustrative techniques, grungy yet colourful, traditional yet very contemporary. Dante Comoglio’s exhibit is titled “Yes-No and Horizons”. The Yes-No project offers a series of interactive yes-no switches to the audience, creating a very personal relationship with the viewer, while Horizons is a photo-based series that explores the duality of the horizon, a subject of interest in Comoglio’s art. The opening reception takes places this Wednesday, August 28th between 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The exhibit will run until September 28, 2013 and is available for viewing Monday to Friday from Noon – 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon – 4:00 p.m.
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Improv Comedy Workshop, Saturday, September 7th
26 Aug
So have you ever wanted to learn a little improv? Practice thinking on your feet? Well on Saturday, September 7th, you have that chance. Instant Theatre Company is holding a one day class in which you have the opportunity to learn the improvisational skills of play, spontaneity, character and story. The workshop will be held at the Instant Shop, 650 East Broadway from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at a cost of $59.00 or early bird registration is $39.00. Instant Theatre Company has been offering workshops, doing shows and custom events since 1994 and are regulars at Havana Theatre’s Comedy Nights. Note, no improv experience necessary for this class. If you can’t make the class on September 7th, there is another on September 14th.
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Top 10 Things To Do In East Van This Weekend
23 Aug
– Trout Lake Farmers Market, Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. AND
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Sunday School Returns To Vancouver Urban Winery
19 Aug
Vancouver Urban Winery, 55 Dunlevy Avenue, brings back Sunday School starting this Sunday, August 25th and will be hosted by Sommeliers David Stansfield and Lisa Cook. The focus is to demystify wine while at the same time being educational and fun. This Sunday’s class will focus on French wines with their “Better Know A Country: France!”. On September 8th, they continue their classes with “BC vs. The World (The ReMatch)” and lastly on September 22nd, they are doing “He Said/She Said: Sommelier Smackdown”. All classes run from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and are $40 per class or $100 for all 3 classes. To reserve your spot, visit Eventbrite. Everyone is encouraged to come early and meet their hosts and tour the winery. Cheers!
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Top 10 Things To Do In East Van This Weekend
16 Aug
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Rescue Me: Brandy Looking For Her Forever Home
16 Aug
Brandy is a goofy 5 year old female pitbull mix who loves other dogs and is great with people. She is house broken, loves to walk, swim and play and is easy to walk. She is also a big fan of snuggles, belly rubs and playing with toys. She needs a home that can offer physical and mental stimulation and would be best suited to a home without cats and with older children. Brandy has watched many dogs come into the Vancouver SPCA and be adopted while she sits and waits for her forever guardians to arrive. The SPCA cannot believe this affectionate love bug is still in their care. If you are interested in giving Brandy her forever home, or even a foster home while she waits for her forever home, the Vancouver SPCA would love to hear from you. To learn more about Brandy, contact the Vancouver SPCA at T: 604.879.7721 or by email at Vancouver@spca.bc.ca
As always, we are grateful to those willing to share this information with others so Brandy can find her forever home.
UPDATE: Brandy has found her forever home. She’s a very happy girl.
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Latin Summer Fest: Sunday, August 18th at Trout Lake
15 Aug
Latin Summer Fest will be held at Trout Lake (Victoria & 15th Avenue) this Sunday, August 18th from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. There is a great line up of live entertainment starting at Noon which will go into the early evening with the last performance by Adonis Puentes at 6:15 p.m. There will also be a market and food pavilions, an outdoor stage with flamenco dancing, mask and rhythm workshops as well as a children’s activity area. This is a family friendly outdoor event. Come and enjoy all the colourful spirit of the Latin culture. To see a full line up of all the live entertainment, visit their website at Latin Summer Fest.
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