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Fundraiser for Film & Art Lovers at Federico’s Supper Club March 20th

18 Mar

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You are invited to a fundraiser for film and art lovers this Thursday at Federico’s Supper Club, 1728 Commercial Drive. The event is hosted by Cinevolution Media Arts Society which is a non-profit organization run by a group of artists, filmmakers and community activists who share a passion for media arts. Since 2007, Cinevolution has been leading innovative programs and workshops that increase media literacy, raise social awareness and empower people to share their stories.   This Thursday, they will be serving up cocktails, canapés and featuring music by the Paul Pigat Trio which is being billed is one of Vancouver’s best kept secrets.  Do you have a vision for art in your community?  Cinevolution wants to know how they can make art come to life in your community. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 and available online at Brown Paper Tickets.   

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Fundraiser: Spade to Spoon at Strathcona Community Centre Saturday March 29th

17 Mar

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Strathcona Community Centre Youth Council is hosting a home garden to table fundraiser on Saturday, March 29th at Strathcona Community Centre, 601 Keefer Street.  You are invited to come out and support this event which will help raise funds for a vertical teaching garden at Strathcona Elementary School.  This fundraiser will  include demonstrations, discussions and local vendors including Growoya, Victory Gardens, Mushroom Man, Tracy Maynard Pottery, Le Meadows Pantry, Homesteaders Emporium, Rooted Nutrition, Strathcona 1890, Fable Naturals, Foodline Radio and our favourite local celebrity, the Truck Farm.

Also on hand will be well known author, Peter Ladner, with his book the Urban Food Revolution. At 2:00 p.m., Peter will discuss aspects of his book and be available for a book signing after his presentation. The festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m. on March 29th with a Make Your Own Self Watering Container demonstration and discussion at 10:30 a.m. followed by Marvellous Microgreens and much more to round out the afternoon including shorts from the series, Meet Your Urban Farmer and the original movie Truck Farm. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for students and children between 1 – 12 years of age free. All vendors participating in this event will be contributing 10% of their sales to the Vertical Teaching Garden.  Come out and support this great community event!

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Holiday Vegan Bake Sale At Nice Shoes December 8th

3 Dec

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Calling all bakers! Nice Shoes, 3568 Fraser Street, is hosting a Holiday Vegan Bake Sale this Sunday, December 8th 2:00 – 4:00 pm.  All proceeds from the bake sale will benefit Liberation BC.  Liberation BC is an all volunteer non-profit group which works for the fundamental right to life and freedom from human-caused exploitation and harm to animals.  If you are interested and/or able to donate a baked item or vegan treat for sale, you are asked to email info@niceshoes.ca

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Fundraiser #Unbreakable at Fets Whisky Kitchen Tuesday November 26th

25 Nov

FetsWhiskeySignFets Whisky Kitchen, 1230 Commercial Drive, has partnered with June Iida of RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside and local artist, Laurell, to present #UNBREAKABLE.  #Unbreakable is a fundraiser for the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre.  The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre provides a safe place for women and children in the Downtown Eastside. They provide support, basic necessities and hot nutritious meals to over 300 women and children every day.

You are invited to this great event which will feature cocktails and appetizers starting at 6:00 p.m and a silent auction as well as live entertainment by local artist, Laurell. Tickets for the event are available online only for $45. Tickets will not be available at the door.

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Rockin For A Good Cause Multi-Charity Fundraiser Saturday November 9th

6 Nov

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You are invited to a multi-charity music fundraiser being held this Saturday, November 9th at the Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph Street.  This is a 60s inspired event and you are encouraged to dress the part.   There will be five bands playing including The Ukesters, Louise & Greg Weir Band, The Bukowskis,  Rainshadow and The Hot Fluctuations all playing music from the 60s.  This night of music, dancing and fun is in support of a number of different charities including Amnesty International Canada, Click – Contributing to Lives of Inner City Kids, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, The Stephen Lewis Foundation and the Hastings Park Elementary PAC.  Tickets are $20 at the door. Cash bar.  The event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and goes till 12:30 p.m.   Come on down and rock out for a good cause!

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Barktoberfest: Fundraiser for SPCA Coming October 3, 2013

13 Sep

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You are invited to Barktoberfest being held on October 3rd at Ceili’s Irish Pub, 670 Smithe Street. Although the location is outside of East Van, this event is to raise funds for the Vancouver and Burnaby SPCA Shelters.  Tickets for the event are $10.00 which includes admission and a drink ticket or for $25 you get a burger, beer and a ticket for the raffle entry. Note a veggie option will be available.  There will be games, a silent auction, raffle draws, 50/50 draw and swag.  The goal is raise $5,000 for the evening.  You can purchase tickets online or at the door. Proud sponsors of this event are some local East Van businesses Arts Automotive and Aqua Paws Canine Water Wellness. The event gets under way at 6:00 p.m.

The Vancouver SPCA is still looking for some additional items for the silent auction and raffle prizes for Barktoberfest.  If you are a local business and wish to provide a donation in kind, the SPCA would love to hear from you.    All donations will greatly assist them in reaching their financial goal and help them do the great work that they do in the community.   If you wish to make a donation, contact Charlotte Ellice, Vancouver SPCA’s Branch Manager at 604-709-4699 or email her at cellice@spca.bc.ca.  We thank you in advance for helping those that can’t speak for themselves.

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Magpie’s Nest Community Art Space Fundraiser – Friday Sept. 13th

9 Sep

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This Friday, September 13th,  the Magpie’s Nest Community Art Space presents The Shining Bits of Meaning Art Sale.  You are invited to an evening of art, music and refreshments. This event is a fundraiser with proceeds going towards the opening of a community art studio in East Vancouver.   Baaad Anna’s Yarn Store, 2667 East Hastings Street, is hosting the event which gets under way at 7:00 p.m.   Everyone is welcome to attend. To learn more about the great work these ladies are doing, you can view their Indiegogo campaign running for just 5 more days.

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Keep The Wise Alive August 9th

8 Aug

KeepWiseAlive2 The WISE Social and Athletic Club was created in 1958 as a members’ club for expatriates from Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England. It  was incorporated as a non-profit society in 1961 and purchased its home on Adanac in 1963. The WISE has hosted many events over the years including weddings, fundraisers, theatre, yoga, concerts and more recently home to some regulars like the Eastside Flea and Screaming Chicken Burlesque Society.

The Wise Hall is located at 1882 Adanac Street just off Venables next to some residential areas, so there is delicate balance between supporting a historic part of Vancouver and noise concerns from neighbouring residents. The Wise Hall has been working hard to address the concerns and will be holding a fundraiser to help them achieve their goals.   This Friday, August 9th, they will be holding a fundraiser “Keep The Wise Alive” which will feature The Odds, The Palomars, Big Top and the Screaming Chicken Burlesque Society.   Also on hand, a silent auction with prizes from Red Cat Records, Perryscope Concerts, Trees Ironworks, Feldman & Associates concert tickets and much more. Tickets are available for $25 in advance at Brown Paper Tickets or $30 at the door.    The venue has been an institution in East Van for over 50 years.  As such, the Vancouver Heritage Foundation will be dedicating a Places That Matter plaque to the Wise Hall at this Friday’s fundraiser. Come out and help Keep The Wise Alive!

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I Love East Van Pins

23 Apr

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I Love East Van Pins are currently available at Safeway’s Commercial Drive & Broadway location (1780 Broadway) for $2.00. All proceeds from the sale of the pin benefit Easter Seals and the Special Olympics. For sale while quantities last.  Support two great causes and show your East Van pride.  I’ve got mine. Do you have yours?

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