May 10, 2008
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stone Soup Festival
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Saturday May 10, 2008
Location: Britannia Community Centre Site
Contact: Brenda Racanelli 604 718-5825
Celebration of Food and Community! Mini-farmer's market, prepared food vendors, cooking demos, art market and entertainment for everyone! And of course, SOUP!
May 10, 2008
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Frock Swap
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Saturday May 10, 2008
Location: Box Studios, 1622 Franklin Street, Vancouver
Contact: Marjolyn Ustaris 6048128235
What you send to closet purgatory might be heaven-sent for someone else. Celebrate the art of sharing and bring your gently-worn items to The Frock Swap. Free clothes, free refreshments, sustainable shopping and saying goodbye to your never-worn-agains. All unclaimed garments will be donated to The Convenant House. What more could you ask for? For more information & free registration: www.thegarmentunion.com/the-frock-swap.html
May 11, 2008
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Growing Hope for Africa Sunflower Seedling Sale
Fundraiser & Charity Events in Grandview-Woodland
Sunday May 11, 2008
Location: 2133 East 7th Avenue
Contact: Suzy Coulter 778-330-6770
Fourth Annual Sunflower Seedling Fundraiser for the Stephen Lewis Foundation organized by local Downtown Eastside Nurses and friends to support Grassroots HIV/AIDS groups in Sub Saharan Africa. Over 30 Ornamental varieties!
May 25, 2008
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
RETRO DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Sunday May 25, 2008
Location: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive at 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Contact: Renee Lafontaine 604-980-3159
175 tables and booths of fun, fabulous finds for you and your eclectic abode! Mid-century Modernist decor, vintage & estate jewelry, pop culture classics, boho & shabby chic accents, French country collectibles, old toys & dolls, retro glam accessories, decorative art pottery & glass, funky 50's kitsch, Art Deco & Art Nouveau, ephemera, paintings & prints, antiquarian books, textiles & linens, memorabilia, period lighting & fixtures, and much, much more...Plus Drop-In Appraisals All Day -- Call or Visit www.21cpromotions.com for Full Details - General Admission $4 at Door - Children Under 13 Free with Adult Admission - Free Parking - On-Site Cafe/Snack Bar
Jun 04, 2008 - Jun 14, 2008
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Volunteer Opportunities: Magnetic North Theatre Festival
Arts & Cultural Events in Grandview-Woodland
Wednesday Jun 04, 2008 to Saturday Jun 14, 2008
Location: Various venues around Vancouver
Contact: Nadya Bondoreff 604-638-7489
The Magnetic North Theatre Festival is Canada's festival of contemporary Canadian theatre in English. This is a dynamic cultural event meant to showcase various Canadian artists, actors, and playwrights from around the country. We are in need of volunteers for many positions ranging from driving, to ushering, to running the box office, to working in hospitality. A more in-depth description of the festival and its volunteer opportunities and benefits can be found on our website at http://www.magneticnorthfestival.ca.
Jun 07, 2008
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Grass Reverse Doubles Volleyball Tournament
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Saturday Jun 07, 2008
Location: Trout Lake - John Hendrey Park
Contact: Rex Go (604) 255-2832
Grass Reverse Doubles Volleyball Tournament. $44/team of 2.
Jun 14, 2008
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Dog Day Afternoon - Trout Lake's Annual Community Fair
City of Vancouver - Events in Grandview-Woodland
Saturday Jun 14, 2008
Location: Trout Lake Community Centre/John Hendry Park (3350 Victoria Drive)
Contact: 604-257-6955
Kick-off at 11am! Join all the perfect pooches and their owners for a walk around the lake in the doggie parade! Highlights include: Dog Training Demos by Dog Smart Systems; Doggie Mall; Canine Contests; Hot Dog BBQ; Free Draws and Giveaway bags; Emergency Prep Information; Emergency Social Services Information; NIST/Community Web Pages display; City of Vancouver Fire Safety House and Truck; City of Vancouver Animal Shelter booth; and special guest "HugABull".
Jun 15, 2008
Car Free Days Festival - Commercial Drive
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Sunday Jun 15, 2008
Location: location, times, and details to be advised
On Sunday June 15th (Fathers Day), come out and experience the fun of a car-free future with hundreds of thousands of your neighbours on the first-ever Car-Free Vancouver Day. Please log onto the Discussion Forums now, and help to co-create Car-Free Vancouver Day. As urban congestion increases and air quality declines, smart cities around the world are beginning to move away from car-dependency. Because we know that that less cars means more community, and more community means less cars. And less cars means a healthier and happier city. Car-Free Vancouver Day features six simultaneous Car-Free Community Festivals, each with its own unique flavour and style. This massive event is 100% volunteer produced and organized. It's YOUR party. So get involved! Let's reclaim our city by dancing in the streets.
Jul 01, 2008
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Grass R2's & M/W2's Tournament
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Tuesday Jul 01, 2008
Location: Trout Lake - John Hendrey Park
Contact: Rex Go (604) 255-2832
Grass R2's & M/W2's Tournament. $44/team of 2.
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stone Soup Festival
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Saturday May 10, 2008
Location: Britannia Community Centre Site
Contact: Brenda Racanelli 604 718-5825
Celebration of Food and Community! Mini-farmer's market, prepared food vendors, cooking demos, art market and entertainment for everyone! And of course, SOUP!
May 10, 2008
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Frock Swap
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Saturday May 10, 2008
Location: Box Studios, 1622 Franklin Street, Vancouver
Contact: Marjolyn Ustaris 6048128235
What you send to closet purgatory might be heaven-sent for someone else. Celebrate the art of sharing and bring your gently-worn items to The Frock Swap. Free clothes, free refreshments, sustainable shopping and saying goodbye to your never-worn-agains. All unclaimed garments will be donated to The Convenant House. What more could you ask for? For more information & free registration: www.thegarmentunion.com/the-frock-swap.html
May 11, 2008
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Growing Hope for Africa Sunflower Seedling Sale
Fundraiser & Charity Events in Grandview-Woodland
Sunday May 11, 2008
Location: 2133 East 7th Avenue
Contact: Suzy Coulter 778-330-6770
Fourth Annual Sunflower Seedling Fundraiser for the Stephen Lewis Foundation organized by local Downtown Eastside Nurses and friends to support Grassroots HIV/AIDS groups in Sub Saharan Africa. Over 30 Ornamental varieties!
May 25, 2008
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
RETRO DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Sunday May 25, 2008
Location: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive at 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Contact: Renee Lafontaine 604-980-3159
175 tables and booths of fun, fabulous finds for you and your eclectic abode! Mid-century Modernist decor, vintage & estate jewelry, pop culture classics, boho & shabby chic accents, French country collectibles, old toys & dolls, retro glam accessories, decorative art pottery & glass, funky 50's kitsch, Art Deco & Art Nouveau, ephemera, paintings & prints, antiquarian books, textiles & linens, memorabilia, period lighting & fixtures, and much, much more...Plus Drop-In Appraisals All Day -- Call or Visit www.21cpromotions.com for Full Details - General Admission $4 at Door - Children Under 13 Free with Adult Admission - Free Parking - On-Site Cafe/Snack Bar
Jun 04, 2008 - Jun 14, 2008
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Volunteer Opportunities: Magnetic North Theatre Festival
Arts & Cultural Events in Grandview-Woodland
Wednesday Jun 04, 2008 to Saturday Jun 14, 2008
Location: Various venues around Vancouver
Contact: Nadya Bondoreff 604-638-7489
The Magnetic North Theatre Festival is Canada's festival of contemporary Canadian theatre in English. This is a dynamic cultural event meant to showcase various Canadian artists, actors, and playwrights from around the country. We are in need of volunteers for many positions ranging from driving, to ushering, to running the box office, to working in hospitality. A more in-depth description of the festival and its volunteer opportunities and benefits can be found on our website at http://www.magneticnorthfestival.ca.
Jun 07, 2008
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Grass Reverse Doubles Volleyball Tournament
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Saturday Jun 07, 2008
Location: Trout Lake - John Hendrey Park
Contact: Rex Go (604) 255-2832
Grass Reverse Doubles Volleyball Tournament. $44/team of 2.
Jun 14, 2008
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Dog Day Afternoon - Trout Lake's Annual Community Fair
City of Vancouver - Events in Grandview-Woodland
Saturday Jun 14, 2008
Location: Trout Lake Community Centre/John Hendry Park (3350 Victoria Drive)
Contact: 604-257-6955
Kick-off at 11am! Join all the perfect pooches and their owners for a walk around the lake in the doggie parade! Highlights include: Dog Training Demos by Dog Smart Systems; Doggie Mall; Canine Contests; Hot Dog BBQ; Free Draws and Giveaway bags; Emergency Prep Information; Emergency Social Services Information; NIST/Community Web Pages display; City of Vancouver Fire Safety House and Truck; City of Vancouver Animal Shelter booth; and special guest "HugABull".
Jun 15, 2008
Car Free Days Festival - Commercial Drive
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Sunday Jun 15, 2008
Location: location, times, and details to be advised
On Sunday June 15th (Fathers Day), come out and experience the fun of a car-free future with hundreds of thousands of your neighbours on the first-ever Car-Free Vancouver Day. Please log onto the Discussion Forums now, and help to co-create Car-Free Vancouver Day. As urban congestion increases and air quality declines, smart cities around the world are beginning to move away from car-dependency. Because we know that that less cars means more community, and more community means less cars. And less cars means a healthier and happier city. Car-Free Vancouver Day features six simultaneous Car-Free Community Festivals, each with its own unique flavour and style. This massive event is 100% volunteer produced and organized. It's YOUR party. So get involved! Let's reclaim our city by dancing in the streets.
Jul 01, 2008
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Grass R2's & M/W2's Tournament
Community Event in Grandview-Woodland
Tuesday Jul 01, 2008
Location: Trout Lake - John Hendrey Park
Contact: Rex Go (604) 255-2832
Grass R2's & M/W2's Tournament. $44/team of 2.