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September 2008
Public Events
Harvest Month- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- The goddess Pomona, patroness of fruit and fruit-bearing trees, is the ruling deity of the month of September. This is the Irish month of Mean Fomhair. Its Anglo-Saxon name was Haligmonath, "holy month". This is rather paradoxical, as the first part of the month, has significantly fewer scared festivals than most other months do. To the Franks it was Witumanoth, "wood month" in which wood was gathered in advance of approaching winter. To modern Asatru, it is month of Shedding. The backwoods moon of September is the Harvest Moon.
The Celtic tree-calendar month of Col ends on September 1. From September 2 until September 29 is the vine month of Muin, sacred to the god Lugh with "variegated" colours. Gort begins September 30. This is the ivy month, sacred to the goddess Brigid with the colour of sky blue. The month of Gort is a time for the development of the self, a period when one can see beyond the everyday world to that which lies within and beyond. It symbolizes the spiral ascent of the spirit from the plane of Abted (the material world) to Gwynvyd (the world of enlightenment). The goddess calendar month of Hesperis runs until September 5th, giving way to the month of Mala on September 6.
The stone for Septmebr is sapphire.
"A maiden born when rustling leaves
Are blowing in the September breeze,
A Sapphire on her brow should bind,
'till cure disease of the mind"
September is most notable for containing the autumnal equinox, the Mabon of Celtic tradition, the Alban Elfed of the Druids and the Winter Finding of the Norse. Moveable days that occur in September (or October) include the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah), Yom Kippur and Simhat Torah. Weather lore for September says that the month is one of extremes. It is able to either dry up wells or break down bridges. "If it be fair on the first day of September, it will remain so at least to the beginning of October". It is said in East Anglian lore that there are three very windy days during the mid-September Barleysel (barley harvest). These are the equinotical storms associated with the period.
"September blow soft, till the fruit's in the loft" is the spell against potential wind-borne disaster during the fruit of the is month.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 2:00pm
- Description:
- This must be the sign of Spring coming, yes it's time for the outdoor Farmers Markets to start. Get out there and support your local farmer. Even if you just wander around and taste the goods or buy one jar of jam, it will support local buying of food. But if you get there early you can get your whole groceries for the week. Enjoy!
Farmers Markets www.eatlocal.org
The April issue of the Vancouver Farmers Markets Newsletter is available now:
www.eatlocal.org/newsletter/2008/april
Trout Lake Comm. Centre - Saturdays till Oct 25
West End Nelson Park - Saturdays, till Oct 25
Kitsilano Comm. Centre - Sundays, till Oct 26
Riley Park - Wednesdays, till Oct 22
Burnaby City Hall - Saturdays till Oct. 1
Lonsdale Quay - Saturdays till Oct.23
Granville Island - Thursdays till Oct.
Steveston Cannery - Sundays till Sept. 28
Coquitlam (624 Prior St) Sundays till Oct.
Ambleside Park Sundays till Oct.
www.eatlocal.org
- Time:
- 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Description:
- Vancouver & District Labour Council
LABOUR DAY RALLY organized by the BC Federation of Labour
Vancouver Art Gallery
Robson Street side
Join us and tell Premier Gordon Campbell that his actions and inactions are hurting the people of BC and are unacceptable. Stand with us this Labour Day and make him listen!
Vancouver & District Labour Council
Maritime Labour Centre
604-254-0703 ph
604-254-0701 fx
www.vdlc.ca
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- Description:
- "CLOSING TIME" PARTY!!
Be sure to come to our “CLOSING TIME” party from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Labour Day to celebrate the start of this next phase of MOA’s Renewal. Bring your family and friends and enjoy food, fun, and 20% savings on everything in the Shop.
You'll dance to one of Vancouver’s favorite bands – Dirty Bottom ("Dirty funk, full of bottom-shaking grooves”) – a collaboration of reggae, jazz, and soul born out of the diverse musical backgrounds (and widespread geographic histories) of Langston 'Bella Coola Reggae' Raymond, Brennan 'Vancouver Jazz' Saul, and Shawn 'Toronto Soul' Hall.
You'll also enjoy a very special presentation of Korean drumming by Kevin Han. He and seven other members of the Vancouver Traditional Korean Arts Society will perform “Samulnori,” (farmer's music used to drive out misfortune) using percussion instruments such as the Ching (large gong), the K'kwaenggawari (small gong), an hourglass drum (Changgo), and a barrel drum (Buk).
UBC Museum of Anthropology
6393 N.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z2 www.moa.ubc.ca
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- Celtic tree month of Muin
This is harvest time when the raw materials of life, both physical and spiritual, are collected for processing into something higher. The release of prophectic powers is promised by the month of Muin, which is sacred to the god Lugh. Celtic deity of the light of the intellect and spiritual illuminations.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 9:30am
- Description:
- I encourage you to register for the Tuesday, September 2nd Surrey Board of Trade Breakfast with the Federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, the Hon. Lawrence Cannon from 7:30-9:30am (continental breakfast will be served) at Eaglequest Golf Course (7778-152 Street),
with title sponsor, Port Metro Vancouver and media sponsor, the Now Newspaper.
Update on the federal transportation Strategy as it relates to Surrey and the Lower Mainland:
- Realizing the necessary synergies to ensure safe and efficient movement of goods in the lower mainland
- Providing an effective port system to enhance international trade and be an effective gateway for Asia - Pacific
A Question and answer period will be a part of the program
Admission:
Member: $25/ea
Non-member: $45/ea
Member table of 6: $150
Non-member table of 6: $270
Please register online at www.businessinsurrey.com or phone Heather at my office at 604.581.7130.
Anita Patil Huberman
Executive Director, Surrey Board of Trade
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- www.vancouverfringe.com
Find yourself at the Fringe Festival
68 Shows
There is so much going on you just need to go to the web site and check it out. There's shows, bar events, galas and lots and lots of fun.
September 3rd to 14th
- Time:
- 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Description:
- International Day against the dolphin drive in Japan
- Every year about 25,000 dolphins and small whales are killed in a bloody and cruel way in coastal villages in Japan.
- Please, come and support our cause by joining our protest at noon in front the Japanese Consulate at:
800-1177 West Hastings, Vancouver
Hope to see you there on Wednesday the 3rd (pls, pass it to your e-mail lists and tell everyone!)
Best regards:
Ericka Ceballos
Campaigns Against the Cruelty to Animals
Coalition For No Whales In Captivity
Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society
catca.org@hotmail.com
www.catcahelpanimals.org
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:30pm
- Description:
- The Gastown Business Improvement Society together with The Vancouver Foundation, ParkingSpot.ca, MCL Motor Cars, Salt Tasting Room, The Irish Heather and The Lamplighter, The First Weekend Club, and Videomatica are sponsoring Gastown’s first Drive-In Movie on the roof-top of the Gastown parkade.
The Drive-In Movies will be held on three consecutive Wednesdays in September - September 3rd, 10th and 17th.
The Gastown Drive-in - Drive, Walk or Bike-in to a free roof top movie theatre.
The drive-in movie, a classic form of entertainment, is facing extinction with the rise of land prices and competing forms of electronic entertainment. At the same time, Vancouver has become the third-largest film production centre in North America, albeit usually as Hollywood’s stand-in for another city. As novelist Douglas Coupland wrote in City of Glass: “To be blunt, many Vancouverites feel damn pimpy about the fact that we never get to be our own city in any of these movies.”
The Gastown Drive-in pays homage to Vancouver with a contemporary spin on a nostalgic experience. For three consecutive Wednesday evenings in September 2008, the roof level of the EasyPark parkade in Gastown will transform into a drive-in for both car-equipped and pedestrian audiences in a celebration of BC films. The theme of the film series is “Vancouver Stars As Itself”. Selected shorts and feature films that have been shot in part or wholly within the Metro Vancouver area will showcase the talents of BC filmmakers. The provocative venue for the film series is an enticement to draw in new and broader audiences, and prompts us to re-imagine the city’s functional infrastructure as a social and cultural resource.
To wrap up the evening, after the screening, audience members are invited to meet the filmmakers at an informal gathering in Gastown.
At the end of the series, Cineworks will host a “Thought on Film” discussion examining how Vancouver is represented on film.
Admission to the screenings is free and accessible to all. (The usual EasyPark evening rate of $6 per car will be in effect.) Reservations for cars are recommended. Reserve a parking spot at info@urbanrepublic.ca
Strong attendance and positive audience feedback will lead to the establishment of the series as an annual event.
WHERE:
Roof level, EasyPark parkade, 150 Water Street, Vancouver BC
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 3rd, 10th and 17th, 2008.
All screenings start 8:30 pm. Gates open at 7:30pm
SCREENINGS:
September 3rd:
Hard Core Logo
Preceded by Marina Roy and Natasha McHardy's Alice & Martha. Meet the Filmmakers Marina Roy and Natasha McHardy afterwards at “The Lamplighter” 92 Water Street
September 10th:
Fetching Cody directed and written by David Ray
Preceded by Mark Lewis’s Two Impossible Films
Meet the Filmmaker, David Ray and producer Carolyn Allain afterwards at "The Irish Heather" 210 Carrall Street
September 17th:
Eve and the Fire Horse
Preceded by Yun Lam Li's The Reincarnation of W
Meet the Filmmaker, Yun Lam Li, afterwards
at "Salt Tasting Room" 45 Blood Alley
Thought on Film discussion
Where: Cineworks, #300 – 1131 Howe Street (back lane entrance)
When: Monday, September 30th, 2008. 6pm
Topic: Vancouver is often used as a film location to represent other North America cities. When filmmakers choose to set their film in Vancouver, what aspects of the cultural, social, and built landscapes do they employ? What makes a generic location, place specific?
Sponsors:
The Vancouver Foundation, Gastown Business Improvement Society, ParkingSpot.ca, MCL Motor Cars, Salt Tasting Room, The Irish Heather, The Lamplighter, The First Weekend Club, Videomatica
Project by: Urban Republic arts society
in partnership with Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society
For more information contact:
Peeroj Thakre or Cheyanne Turions
Urban Republic arts society
Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society
604.605.1556 604.685.3841
604.612.0939 (cell)
peeroj@urbanrepublic.ca cheyanne@cineworks.ca
www.urbanrepublic.ca www.cineworks.ca
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- 6th Annual Vancouver Latin America Film Night
Sept. 4 to 14
Check the web site out for all the films and workshops because there is lots going on!
As a registered non-profit society, the VLAFF screens films that have not been seen by the BC Film Classification Board. Under BC law, any person wishing to see these unclassified films must be a member of the VLAFF society and be 18 years or older. (Membership $2.00)
Single Tickets: $10
Festival Pass -$120
This pass gives access to all VLAFF screenings held at the Pacific Cinémathèque. Passholders must arrive at least 20 minutes prior to screening time to claim an entrance ticket from the Box Office. A Festival pass does not guarantee seating to sold-out shows. Passholders must carry a valid VLAFF membership card.
Master Lighting Workshops/Seminars, Vancity Theatre, Sept. 5-6, 2008
www.ticketstonight.ca
VLAFF Ticket Outlet at the Pacific Cinémathèque
1131 Howe Street (at Helmcken)
Open Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm
Cash only.
Tickets at the Door – Cash Only
Venues
- Pacific Cinémathèque
1131 Howe Street (at Helmcken)
SFU Downtown Campus Harbour Centre
515 West Hastings (at Richards)
- UBC Robson Square
800 Robson Street (below the Vancouver Art Gallery)
- Vancouver International Film Centre, Vancity Theatre
1181 Seymour Street (at Davie)
Festival Information
(778) 883-8040
www.vlaff.org
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- PRIDE on Salt Spring Island - first ever Parade and Ivan Coyote - Sept 4-7th
Salt Spring Island has united for 3 years of pride providing us with a solid foundation and strong network of community that has gathered once
again to bring you PRIDE 08: OUR COMMUNITY OUR PRIDE. Here is a schedule of events to help you with your weekend planning. Everyone is welcome.
Come and celebrate with us from Thursday September 4th to Sunday September 7th.
THURSDAY, September 4 AND BEYOND:
PRIDE ART SHOW – This year the theme of the Art Show is ‘Community’. Come and see how our community pride is displayed on the walls of Barb’s Buns and T.J. Beans. The opening begins on Thursday Sept. at 3pm and ends at T.J Beans. The opening is from 3 – 6, and will be up in these two cafes for pride weekend and runs for a month.
FRIDAY EVENING, September 5:
AN EVENING WITH IVAN E. COYOTE – Come and join celebrated writer and storyteller Ivan E. Coyote for an evening of stories and community pride.
This event begins at 8pm on Friday Sept. 5. Tickets are $20 and are on sale at Island Star and Salt Spring Books
SATURDAY, September 6:
PRIDE PARADE – Salt Spring’s first ever PRIDE PARADE begins at NOON on Saturday, Sept 6, weaving its way around the streets of Ganges. Come watch
from the sidelines, or join in and march. If you would like to march with your organization/group meet at 11 am at Mahon Hall. For more info contact
kareno @ 250 653 0035
PRIDE IN THE PARK - Following our first ever parade we will all gather for celebration, guest speakers, and music by Barley Wik in Centennial
Park. Pride in the Park is from 1 – 3pm.
PRIDE DANCE – Come dance and celebrate at Barb’s Buns, its our annual Pride Dance, Tickets are $10 and can be bought at the door on Saturday or
in advance at Island Star and Salt Spring Books.
SUNDAY, September 7:
SUNDAY PRIDE PICNIC - The weekend ends with our annual pride picnic at Ruckle Park. Bring potluck items to share. Picnic from noon till 3:00pm –
food at 1:00pm.
*OUT OF TOWNERS* because we live on this small island, so many of us access friends, community and services off island in Vancouver and
Victoria. It would be amazing to bring these communities together and celebrate pride rural style. Spread the word………
Presented by GLOSSI (Gays and Lesbians of Salt Spring Island).
For more information please visit: www.saltspring.com/glossi.
From: "Deirdre Rowland"
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- SWARM Festival of Artist-Rum Culture and News Form Festival
The converngance of Media Art, Electronic Music and Digital Culture
"Refining the Lens"
Performance, Exhibition, Video Forum
THE NEW FORMS FESTIVAL CAN BE REACHED AT THE FOLLOWING COORDINATES:
1965 MAIN STREET, VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, V5T 3C1
PHONE: +1 (604) 728-3024
FAX: +1 (604) 876-1185
EMAIL: INFO@NEWFORMSFESTIVAL.COM
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- Acky-Made presents... also at the Vancouver Fringe September 4-14 2008
OLD GROWTH a new ecological play with music and magic
Written by Alex Eddington
Directed/dramaturged by Alison Williams
Performed by Alex Eddington and Alison Williams
Music by Alex Eddington, with Aura Giles
"See the forest!"
Two troubled young artists - a writer and a musician - travel to the Queen Charlotte Islands to perform for a murdered spruce tree – and to be transformed...
Award-winning composer/playwright Alex Eddington ("The Fugue Code") and accomplished director Alison Williams blend fact and fiction, music, magic, and storytelling in this unique story about an eco-prophet for our time.
“Part history lesson, part magic show, part cautionary tale, part love story - all compelling... * * * * [FOUR STARS]” – Monday Magazine
"shocking...and thought-provoking... * * * * [FOUR STARS] - Victoria Times Colonist
"poetic genius" - Now Magazine
“Exponentially more sophisticated and original than the average Fringe fare...* * * * [FOUR STARS] ” – Winnipeg Free Press
"See it twice!" - Plank Magazine
"One of the best performances the Fringe will see this year." - SEE Magazine [2007 review]
Featuring original music for flute and hand percussion, composed by Alex Eddington and improvised by Aura Giles.
Sleight-of-hand magic with coins, sponge balls, finger rings, chewing gum, paper, light...
Inspired by the true story of Grant Hadwin, the man who cut down the sacred Golden Spruce tree on Haida Gwaii (the Queen Charlotte Islands) in 1997.
READ MORE at www.AlexEddington.com/oldgrowth.html
- Time:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Description:
- Presented by the Gibson's Landing Business Association
The Salmon and Oceans Day Festival is a celebration of the importance that salmon and oceans have been to our past and present. This free event is open to residents and visitors and all ages.
The day will include:
- Displays of the Salmon Run Art Project
- Entertainment
- Saturday Market
- Vancouver Aquarium Travel Show
- Restaurant Specials
- Displays and activities
For more info check out www.gibsonslandingbc.com
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Description:
- "Lost Streams and Big Trees" Walks for Salmon Month by the False Creek Watershed Society
All walks are by donation
Check the web site for the other walks.
Please register for each walk
Musqueam Creek - Vancouver's Last Wild Salmon Stream with with Terry Point
Guide: Terry Point is Project Manager and President of MECS. He has been working on Musqueam Creek since 1997.
Date: Saturday, September 6
Start Time: 1:00 pm
Address: Meet at Musqueam Park at the corner of SW Marine Drive and Crown Street.
Wheelchair Accessible: Some ground is uneven on the trails and paths.
Special Instructions: Wear walking shoes. Walk is Child-friendly. Rain or shine.
Description: The tour will take you through Vancouver's Last Wild Salmon stream and the restoration project that have been done over the last ten years by the Musqueam Ecosystem Conservation Society (MECS). The tour will take approximately one to one and a half hours.
www.falsecreekwatershed.org/events.html
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Description:
- You and a guest are invited to A SPECIAL GARDEN PARTY
A benefit in support of the BC Civil Liberties Association
Guest Speaker:
- Dr. Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at UBC and author of the widely acclaimed "Intent for a Nation: What is Canada For?”. Dr. Byers will speak about More than just words: The remarkable resilience of human rights And answer questions on a range of issues.
- Donated artwork by Richard Attila Lukacs, Ken Kirkby, Al Neil, Brian Batsch, Wendy Deakins and Michelle Parrott will be available for purchase in a silent auction.
- Soft Latin melodies provided by "Pancho and Sal"
Hosts:
Nancy & Bruce Ketchum
13687 19 Ave, South Surrey
RSVP by August 27, 2008 to
604-535-3592 / ketchum@canada.com
The vital work of the BCCLA in defending cherished Canadian Freedoms depends on private financial support. This event offers Not only an opportunity to hear one of Canada’s most stimulating Speakers but also a chance for you to provide some of that essential Support. Please come and help support civil liberties and human Rights by making an art purchase and/or a tax deductible donation.
- Time:
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Description:
- Entertainment, local and visiting performers, Coho Run form Kitsilano to Stanley Park to Ambleside, youth programs, games, contests, Blessing of the Salmon ceremony by members of the Squamish Nation, activities and demos, salmon barbecue, beer gardens and visual arts exhibit.
Capilano Regional Park
$3 to $2
604-432-6359
- Time:
- 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Description:
- Witness Canada's top 54 Fastest soapbox teams put the pedal to the medal of their homemade speed machines.
Down 4th Ave. from Vine to Burrard
Gates 11 am First Race at 1 pm
www.redbullsoapbox.ca
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- Description:
- At UBC Farm, Vancouver Tickets available July 1st
Hosted bt Farm Folk/City Folk
Feast of Fields - a gourmet wandering picnic harvest festival - is FarmFolk/CityFolk's annual fundraising event. With a wine glass and linen napkin in hand, you can taste the very best of BC from chefs, vintners, brewers, farmers, and food artisans from across the province. Connections are made between producers and chefs, food producers and consumers, and farm folks and city folks. These connections provide an increased awareness of and appreciation for local food and agriculture. Feast of Fields is a gastronomic journey towards a sustainable, local food system.
History
Feast of Fields is an idea originally crafted by renowned Michael Standlandter. As part of the organization "Knives and Forks," Michael partnered with Jamie Kennedy to create an event that aimed to get sophisticated urbanites out to the farm. In 1994 the Feast of Fields concept crossed the country to Vancouver’s FarmFolk/CityFolk Society. Since 1995, we have organized over a dozen Feasts in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and in Sea to Sky country.
FarmFolk/CityFolk is a non-profit society that wants one simple thing: for people to eat local, fresh, seasonal foods, grown using farming practices that contribute to the health of the planet. FarmFolk/CityFolk works with farm and city to cultivate a local, sustainable food system.
www.ffcf.bc.ca
- Time:
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Description:
- Celebrate Davie Village with Davie Day, a community festival celebrating the diversity and proud history of the Davie Village, on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., along Davie Street in Vancouver.
Fun for the entire family, including a kidzone, community concert, contests, giveaways, food tasting, business show cases, art show and more. While your there check out the Solar Power Roadshow’s tent where you can make a solar oven, race a solar car, or play the giant solar-powered piano.
Highlights Include: Family Fun All Day Long, Street Patios, Artisan Displays, Super Cool Kids Zone, Roaming Entertainers, Balloons and Face Painting, Afternoon Tea & Games Area, Win a trip for two to Victoria on a Helijet, Horse Carriage Rides, Blacksmith demonstrations, Doggy Zone - dog wash, tips, tricks & canine fashion show, Appearances of Premier Davie & his wife in the Heritage Zone, TD Green Zone featuring sustainability tips, and solar powered fun
The TD Main Stage features a stunning line up of musical talent:
- The very funky VOC Soul Gospel Choir
- Azuure & the Girls Electric
- Crowd favourite, Kim Kuzma,
- The Big Band sounds of The Bruce James Orchestra,
- Rockin' Billy Dixon's Soul Train Express and more...
- Food Kiosks – Fish 'n Chips, Corn, Baked Potato, Crepes, Cotton Candy, Mini Donuts, Popcorn.
- Fun, Dancing in the street, Prizes and Surprises all day long...
FREE ADMISSION – Davie Village
Davie St. between Burrard and Broughton St., Vancouver
www.davieday.com
- Time:
- 11:30am - 3:30pm
- Description:
- At the Eaglequest Coyote Creek Golf Club
7778 152nd Street, Surrey, BC
Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue - Climate Change, South of the Fraser, Surrey
- Adapting to Climate Change - More extreme weather and flooding events, changing precipitation and snowpacks, rising sea levels, and pressure on wildlife and vegetation – all are changes we can anticipate with climate change.
- To what degree will these changes impact the region? How do we balance efforts to mitigate emissions while acknowledging that climate change impacts will continue to occur? Global, national and local proponents are calling for radical adaptation – what is required? What is the role of the region?
More info: judy.robertson@metrovancouver.org
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Description:
- VANCOUVER HOUSING FORUMS - Sept 9th & 10th
What's being done to address the housing crisis in Vancouver?
Eastside Forum: Tuesday September 9th from 7-9pm
Heritage Hall 3102 Main St.
Hosted by Libby Davies M.P., Vancouver-East and David Chudnovsky M.L.A.,
Vancouver-Kensington.
Moderator: Ellen Woodsworth - Housing Activist
Speakers:
- David Cadman, Vancouver City Councillor
- Bill Siksay, M.P. NDP Housing Critic
- Diane Thorne, M.L.A. NDP Housing Critic
- Community Activist (TBA)
West End Forum: Wednesday September 10th from 7-9pm at The Coast Plaza Hotel 1763 Comox St.
6:30 Doors Open
7:00 Speakers
8:00 Roundtable Discussions
8:30 Group Report Back
9:00 Forum Ends
Speakers:
- Michael Byers, UBC Professor
- Aaron Jasper, West End Residents Association
- Diane Thorne, M.L.A., NDP Housing Critic
- Vancouver City Councillor (TBA)
Moderator: Spencer Herbert, Vancouver Parks Board Commissioner
For more information, please contact Janet or Phyllis at 604-775-5800.
Libby Davies, M.P. for Vancouver East
2412 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
T: 604-775-5800
E: daviel1@parl.gc.ca
W: www.libbydavies.ca
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=7154945923
From: Ellen Woodsworth
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- SPARK Animation '08
Celebrating Inspiration and Innovation
Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH and the Vancity Theatre proudly present the first annual SPARK Animation Festival, September 10 to 14, 2008. Don't miss your chance to get a seat at this fabulous 5-day animation festival with premiere screenings as well as panels and presentations from a world-class line-up of directors, animators and film-makers.
Featured guests include: Ed Hooks (Animation Pioneer), Jimmy Hayward (Blue Sky Studios), Paul Topolos (Pixar), Paul Harrod (Bent Image Lab), Markus Manninen (DreamWorks) & Alex Parkinson (DreamWorks).
Limited seating is available at this uniquely intimate opportunity. All sessions are "A la Carte" so you can mix and match but be sure to book your seat early!
Brought to you with the financial support of the BC Innovation Council.
Feature Presentations:
1. A Night with DreamWorks
2: A Night with Blue Sky Studios
There's workshops, short flicks and lots more!!
Check the wbe site out and register today.
www.siggraph.ca
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:30pm
- Description:
- The Gastown Business Improvement Society together with The Vancouver Foundation, ParkingSpot.ca, MCL Motor Cars, Salt Tasting Room, The Irish Heather and The Lamplighter, The First Weekend Club, and Videomatica are sponsoring Gastown’s first Drive-In Movie on the roof-top of the Gastown parkade.
The Drive-In Movies will be held on three consecutive Wednesdays in September - September 3rd, 10th and 17th.
The Gastown Drive-in - Drive, Walk or Bike-in to a free roof top movie theatre.
The drive-in movie, a classic form of entertainment, is facing extinction with the rise of land prices and competing forms of electronic entertainment. At the same time, Vancouver has become the third-largest film production centre in North America, albeit usually as Hollywood’s stand-in for another city. As novelist Douglas Coupland wrote in City of Glass: “To be blunt, many Vancouverites feel damn pimpy about the fact that we never get to be our own city in any of these movies.”
The Gastown Drive-in pays homage to Vancouver with a contemporary spin on a nostalgic experience. For three consecutive Wednesday evenings in September 2008, the roof level of the EasyPark parkade in Gastown will transform into a drive-in for both car-equipped and pedestrian audiences in a celebration of BC films. The theme of the film series is “Vancouver Stars As Itself”. Selected shorts and feature films that have been shot in part or wholly within the Metro Vancouver area will showcase the talents of BC filmmakers. The provocative venue for the film series is an enticement to draw in new and broader audiences, and prompts us to re-imagine the city’s functional infrastructure as a social and cultural resource.
To wrap up the evening, after the screening, audience members are invited to meet the filmmakers at an informal gathering in Gastown.
At the end of the series, Cineworks will host a “Thought on Film” discussion examining how Vancouver is represented on film.
Admission to the screenings is free and accessible to all. (The usual EasyPark evening rate of $6 per car will be in effect.) Reservations for cars are recommended. Reserve a parking spot at info@urbanrepublic.ca
Strong attendance and positive audience feedback will lead to the establishment of the series as an annual event.
WHERE:
Roof level, EasyPark parkade, 150 Water Street, Vancouver BC
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 3rd, 10th and 17th, 2008.
All screenings start 8:30 pm. Gates open at 7:30pm
SCREENINGS:
September 3rd:
Hard Core Logo
Preceded by Marina Roy and Natasha McHardy's Alice & Martha. Meet the Filmmakers Marina Roy and Natasha McHardy afterwards at “The Lamplighter” 92 Water Street
September 10th:
Fetching Cody directed and written by David Ray
Preceded by Mark Lewis’s Two Impossible Films
Meet the Filmmaker, David Ray and producer Carolyn Allain afterwards at "The Irish Heather" 210 Carrall Street
September 17th:
Eve and the Fire Horse
Preceded by Yun Lam Li's The Reincarnation of W
Meet the Filmmaker, Yun Lam Li, afterwards
at "Salt Tasting Room" 45 Blood Alley
Thought on Film discussion
Where: Cineworks, #300 – 1131 Howe Street (back lane entrance)
When: Monday, September 30th, 2008. 6pm
Topic: Vancouver is often used as a film location to represent other North America cities. When filmmakers choose to set their film in Vancouver, what aspects of the cultural, social, and built landscapes do they employ? What makes a generic location, place specific?
Sponsors:
The Vancouver Foundation, Gastown Business Improvement Society, ParkingSpot.ca, MCL Motor Cars, Salt Tasting Room, The Irish Heather, The Lamplighter, The First Weekend Club, Videomatica
Project by: Urban Republic arts society
in partnership with Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society
For more information contact:
Peeroj Thakre or Cheyanne Turions
Urban Republic arts society
Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society
604.605.1556 604.685.3841
604.612.0939 (cell)
peeroj@urbanrepublic.ca cheyanne@cineworks.ca
www.urbanrepublic.ca www.cineworks.ca
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- The BC Food Systems Network (BCFSN) presents..
2008 Food Security Gathering
September 11-13th 2008 in Sorrento, B.C.
Theme: Food without Fossil Fuels-
Re-establishing Local Cooperation and Interdependence
An Invitation for Proposals and Participation
- Everyone at the BCFSN is looking forward to connecting and working with others to eliminate hunger and advance the development of just and socially, economically and environmentally sustainable food systems in our communities and regions of British Columbia..
- The BSFSN values your ideas, feedback and participation and invites you to submit proposals for discussions, workshops, presentations, entertainment or other acitivities you may be interested in offering at this year’s event.
- We look forward to working with partners to advance the work of food security in BC. We would be grateful for any support or sponsorship that could be offered to help bring people together to address issues and strategies related to local/regional food security, the transformation to post-carbon food systems; and policies and practises to advance the development of local/regional food systems that can be sustained for generations to come.
- We have put together some background information related to this year's theme and some ideas for activities related to this theme. We look forward to receiving your ideas, proposals and any feedback you have about the ideas suggested. The attached “Call for Proposals and Participation” document includes the following parts:
Part One: Theme Background Information
Part Two: Ideas for activities related to the theme
Part Three: Opportunities to Participate-Committees and Tasks
If you could please email me by July 11th, 2008 to:
a) inform me if you will be coming to the Gathering this year
b) submit a proposal or an idea for an activity you might like to offer at the Gathering
c) let me know if you would like to participate in volunteer activities- please indicate which areas and activities you are interested in
d) provide any feedback you wish to share from the ideas suggested in part two
e) or to share any other thoughts you would like ot share
Feeding our hearts, our people, and our land
Thanks so much everyone,
Mona Southron, 2008 Gathering Coordinator
BC Food Systems Network
Phone: 1-604-628-4402
Email: earthmeandyou@yahoo.ca
Website: http://www.fooddemocracy.org/
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Description:
- Jonathan Harrington at the VPL
Free Admission
In the Alma VanDusen Room, Lower Level
Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street
In his new book, The Climate Diet: How You Can Cut Carbon, Cut Costs, and Save the Planet, author Jonathan Harrington has written a must-have guide to the most important diet ever.
In his new book, The Climate Diet: How You Can Cut Carbon, Cut Costs, and Save the Planet, author Jonathan Harrington has written a must-have guide to the most important diet ever. He explains climate change concepts and summarizes problems and solutions in ways that anyone can easily understand. Following a five-step climate diet plan, families will be able to count their carbon calories and learn how to reduce them, leaving us with a slim healthy planet now and for the future.
For more information please contact Vancouver Public Library at 604-331-3603
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- Description:
- SPECIAL CULTURAL NIGHT FOR THE CUBAN 5!
Marking the 10th Anniversary of their Unjust Imprisonment
A CALL OUT TO ALL: Throughout history people around the world have presented and promoted their opposition to injustice through the means of art. Through poetry, painting, music, dance, and more -it has been way of connecting people yearning for change, and with a desire for justice.
- Ramon Labanino, Antonio Guerrero, Rene Gonzalez, Gerardo Hernandez and Fernando Gonzalez; are five Cuban men that were sent to the United States to investigate US backed terrorist that have been committing crimes against their country for years. September 12th marks the 10th year of their unjust arrest and imprisonment. During these past years these five men have expressed their experiences not only through political writings but also through poetry and all forms of art, documenting and sharing with all those who want to see the true world through their eyes. Artists around the world have also been coming together through their own art in support of the 5 Cuban heroes.
- SPECIAL APPEAL: On September 12th, the Free the Cuban Five Committee-Vancouver with the help and support of Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba (VCSC) is organizing a cultural night in commemoration and solidarity with the 5 Cuban Heroes. The Free the Cuban Five Committee - Vancouver is putting out an open call to all those who would like to submit their poetry to read and/or present at this cultural night. What we are asking you is specifically to write a poem about the Cuban 5 Heroes and their struggle. Let us think of as many creative ways of demanding justice for the 5 heroes as possible!
- Please submit your poems that you would like to present to us by September 11th, so we will be able to include it in a commemorative book at the event.
Please e-mail all submissions to cuban5_van@yahoo.com or contact 778-889-7664
- PROGRAM: Bring your family and friends for a night of original and inspiring poetry for the 5 Heroes, as well as a showcase of artwork by the Cuban 5, including their poetry.
Doors open @ 7pm at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (800 East Broadway 1 block east of Fraser on Broadway)
Admission by donation.
Free the Cuban 5 Committee - Vancouver
778-889-7664 | cuban5_van@yahoo.com http://www.vancubasolidarity.com/freethefivevan.html
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- Changing of the Seasons Gathering in Temagami
Friday September 13th - Monday September 15th, 2008 - Obabika Lake, Temagami
- Over the weekend of September 13th, Alex Mathias, an Ojibway elder, will host his annual ceremony to mark the fall equinox on his traditional family territory in the Temagami region of Ontario. It will be a weekend of wilderness camping, solidarity and learning about the old-growth forests that make Temagami unique.
- On Saturday there will be a 'Changing of the Seasons' ceremony, guest speakers, a potluck lunch, visits to Spirit Rock, and guided hikes through the old-growth forest. Attendees have the option of participating in group events after the ceremony, exploring the area on their own, or simply enjoying some quiet time on the lake. Other optional activities may include a sweat lodge and tree climbing workshops. There is no structured agenda for the weekend and Sunday is an open day which could include a guided canoe excursion for those who are interested.
- Participants are expected to provide their own food and gear. Earthroots will be renting canoes for people who don't have access to their own and this cost will be shared between the group. Most people will be located at the main campsite on the north end of Obabika Lake where the ceremony will take place. Some basic paddling experience is required.
- Earthroots will be organizing carpools for people located in the GTA (leaving Toronto Friday AM and then heading back from Temagami Monday AM). If you need a ride or you have a vehicle with space for others, let us know. Please be aware that the last stretch of the drive is very rough and slow going (directions will be provided once you have registered).
- Last year's event was the biggest yet with over 100 participants including a crew from CityTV. You can view photos of last year's gathering in the gallery section of the Earthroots website.
- For more information or to register, please contact Mike McIntosh at mike@earthroots.org / 416-599-0152 x0.
- There will be a nominal fee based on the costs to run the event.
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- 7th Annual Scotia Dance Centre at 677 Davie Street
Open Classes, Studio Showings and more.
- 605 Cllective
- Lava Bellydance
- Raven Spirit Dance
- Spanish Passion Productions
- Wen Wei Dance
Studio presentation at 2 pm suggested donation $5.00
Performance of Moving Dragon in "LuminUs"
at 8 pm, presented through Iris Garland Choreographer Award
Tickets $26.00 and $18 for students
Tel: 604-684-2787
www.thednacecentre.ca
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- Learning more about using media to further environmental causes. EcoDoc is presented by Media Net, a co-operative of media artists in Victoria, and is geared to give people both filmmaking skills and environmental background information with the goal of uniting these two in such away that they will be useful for the future. Participants don't need to have any particular filmmaking skills although some computer literacy would be useful.
- Mentors will provide practical and creative workshops followed by hands on production resulting in several completed projects which will be screened at the finalee as well as being posted on the internet.
Contact: Richard Boyce, BFA, MFA
Producer/Director, Island Bound Media Works
P.O. Box 135, Errington, BC V0R 1V0
Phone: (250) 248-3682
Cell: (250) 228-8060
E-mail: richard@boyce.net
http://www.islandboundmedia.ca
http://islandlens.blogspot.com
- EcoDoc is a 3 week program for filmmakers and environmentalists to realize and communicate their vision to the Victoria public, to BC and to the world. MediaNet, in partnership with The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria is presenting a week of seminars and workshops for the EcoDoc participants and to the community.
Workshops Sept 13-20
Production Sept 20-Oct 5
Screening Oct 8, Victoria Event center; co-presented by OPEN CINEMA
The registration fee for the program is $150 (or $125 for MediaNet or Cinevic members) and guarantees participants a space in all the workshops as well as access to MediaNet equipment and editing facilities (rental costs included in the registration fee). As well, participants will receive ongoing technical and production mentoring. There are a limited number of spaces available in this program.
EcoDoc workshop schedule
Saturday Sept 13
1:00 - Richard Boyce - Activist Video Workshop - location TBA - Richard Boyce has been involved in using video as a tool for environmental and social issues for many years. He has used his work in court cases, in documentaries and both environmental and street videos. Boyce is currently the Victoria mentor for http://www.homelessnation.org/en/citypage/Victoria and is working on an environmental documentary from the tree tops of the BC rainforest. For more information about him visit http://www.islandboundmedia.ca/
7PM - Terry Glavin - Keynote address
Terry Glavin is an author and environmentalist. His latest book is "Waiting for the Macaws" http://thetyee.ca/Books/2006/06/13/WebOfDisappearances/ He is a teacher at UBC and an outspoken columnist for the Tyee online
http://thetyee.ca/Views/2006/10/18/Dissent/
7:30 PM - Don White - Developing Basic Documentary Structure - Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, G-6, 1001 Douglas St
(general admission $10)
Employing clips from classic and currently popular documentaries Don illustrates the common types of documentary structure. Don outlines in detail the method and principles necessary for successful documentary creation. More information is available at http://www.documentarystorystructure.com
Sunday 14 Sept -
1:00 pm Cyrus Block - Cinematography for the documentary - (tentative - location TBA)
Cinematographer Cyrus Block shares his extensive experience in the world of movie making to give tips and advice about how to make your documentary look its best.
Monday 15 Sept
7PM - Richard Boyce - Shooting from the hip - Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, G-6, 1001 Douglas St
In this workshop Richard will share his experiences and lessons learned in the creation of his documentary "The Street" and from his experience with homeless nation to give you the info you need to shoot successfully in the uncontrolled environment on the street, protest sites and other actions. For more information about Richard visit http://www.islandboundmedia.ca/
Tues 16 Sept
7 PM - John Luton - Transportation Issues in Victoria - Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, G-6, 1001 Douglas St
John Luton, Executive Director of Capital Walk and Bike, and well know researcher and advocate joins the EcoDoc program to speak about transportation issues from a Victoria perspective
Wed 17 Sept
7 PM - Charles Campbell - Environmental Issues - Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, G-6, 1001 Douglas St
Charles Campbell is the Communications Co-ordinator for The Dogwood Initiative, a non profit environmental group focusing on sustainability and land reform issues. More information about the Dogwood Initiative at http://www.dogwoodinitiative.org
Thurs 18 Sept
7PM Lisa Neilson from Citizen Shift and Selwyn Jacob from NFB - Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, G-6, 1001 Douglas St
Lisa Neilson is an outreach officer for NFB's participatory online forum for exploring today's critical issues and debating social change. http://citizen.nfb.ca/about Selwyn Jacob is an award winning filmmaker and NFB producer and plays a leading role in the NFB's efforts to reach out to and develop emerging filmmakers throughout the Pacific region. Read Selwyn's profile at http://www.onf.ca/portraits/id/123/fr/
Fri 18 Sept
7PM Tom Shandel - Producer, Documentarian, Filmmaker - Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, G-6, 1001 Douglas St
Tom Shandel is an award winning filmmaker and documentary producer. His credits include co-producing "The Corporation", "America, Love It or Leave It", and more. Tom has has been producing film and television documentary and drama since 1969 for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Global, CityTV, TVOntario, Bravo!, VisionTV & BCs Knowledge Network and public broadcasters in Alberta, Saskatchewan in Canada; for Public Broadcasting System in the United States, BBC & Channel 4 in England, and for major TV worldwide. More info about Tom at http://shandel.ca/
Saturday 19 Sept
Story editing one on one with Rick Searle - MediaNet, #106 - 2750 Quadra St. (Eco Doc participants only!)
Rick is president and founder of Ekos Communications and teaches at the University of Victoria. He was the environmental specialist with the former New VI television station (now, the A-Channel) in Victoria, BC. While there, he co-hosted Enviro-Mental! - a weekly half-hour magazine format program. Ekos Communications specializes in providing new media and production services with a focus on the environment and social change http://ekoscommunications.com/
Monday 21 Sept
Mandy Leith - filmmaker, editor and founder of Open Cinema in Victoria.
Through her lifelong love of film and its potential to inspire change, she has worked creatively in the film and television industry for more than 25 years, focusing on editing social issue documentaries. Mandy will be hosting a workshop focused on creative editing as well as acting as a mentor. For more information http://www.opencinema.ca/about-us/people/founder-and-executive-director/
Mentors and other workshops
Nicole Sorochan - Mentor
Nicole is the creative director and a founder of envirospeaktv http://www.envirospeak.tv/ She has worked on film and video in Asia and North America. She is currently completing an independent documentary about the insurgency in Thailand http://www.thaifilmproject.com/trailer.html . For more information about Nicole visit http://www.nicolesorochan.com/index.html
Kirk Schwartz - Eco-Doc producer, MediaNet Technical Director and mentor
Kirk spent a more than a decade at CBC before he found his place at MediaNet. He teaches a variety of workshops at MediaNet and co-ordinates member workshops as well as maintaining the web site. He is currently working on a short documentary (with Anne Cirillo) for the FORCE society for kids mental health. He will be mentoring and helping in all aspects of the program. (Final Cut and Audio workshops TBA)
From: Richard Boyce
- Time:
- 9:00am - 2:00pm
- Description:
- COOKBOOK SWAP
Vancouver Farmers Markets presents their annual Cookbook Swap. Bring all those cookbooks and food magazines that are taking up room on your shelves and trade them in for new-to-you cookbooks and magazines at the Trout Lake Farmers Market. Saturday, September 13 from 9am till 2pm. 15th Avenue & Victoria Drive in the parking lot of Trout Lake Community Centre. More information at www.eatlocal.org.
- Time:
- 10:30am - 12:30pm
- Description:
- "Lost Streams and Big Trees" Walks for Salmon Month by the False Creek Watershed Society
All walks are by donation
Check the web site for the other walks.
Please register for each walk
East Fraser Lands - a historic place of salmon and streams - walk with Terry Slack
Guide: Terry is a semi retired commercial Salmon Fisherman, a Fraser River salmon conservationist and has a lifetime love of River history and Archeology.
Date: Saturday, September 13
Start Time: 10:30 am
Address: Meeting place South end of Kerr Street South of S. E. Marine Drive. Bus, bike and car parking near River Pier.
Wheelchair Accessible: The trail surface is compacted small gravel suitable for wheelchair access.
Special Instructions: Wear walking shoes. The walk is suitable for families; because of the river close by children must be supervised. Rain or shine.
Description: East Fraser lands was once a place of Wild Coho and Chum Spawning Streams, in the City of Vancouver and will be developed for housing in the near future. We will walk the new trail on the riverfront of the North Arm of the Fraser River, east to Boundary Road. This Walk is located on the waterfront of the old 1908 lumber mill site called White Pine. In the future this will become the East Fraser Lands Riverfront Village Community. On the walk, Terry on the walk will discuss the last chance of "short stream daylighting" one of the 3 wild Vancouver salmon creeks that historically ran through the site. The walk will return back to Kerr Street at about 11.45.
www.falsecreekwatershed.org/events.html
- Time:
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Description:
- VICTORIA'S 3RD ANNUAL ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR AND THE FESTIVAL OF ANARCHY
Saturday and Sunday,
September 13th (11am-7pm) & 14th (11am-5pm)
At the Downtown CommunityActivity Centre of the Victoria Cool Aid Society
755 Pandora St., Victoria, BC
The Bookfair isfor anarchists and non-anarchists, with participants from all over North America and beyond. We seek to introduce anarchism to the public, to furtherelaborate upon current and historical anarchist ideals and to foster dialoguebetween various anarchist tendencies. Participants from different anarchisttraditions, visions, and practices are welcome. The events include book andinformation tables, workshops, readings, films, presentations, and much more. A Festival of Anarchy will takeplace during the week before the Bookfair, including a DIY Fair on September12th, 2008.
Proposal callouts for workshops,presentations, street art exhibits, films, Festival of Anarchy events andtables are included below. We look forward to your suggestions andcontributions!
www.victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca.
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 6:00pm
- Description:
- 2008 "Honouring Mother Earth"
Funds raised at Earthdance Events will support the Wilderness Committee's campaigns.
A Global Dance Party for Peace
Support humanitarian cause through the global language of music and dance.
Join thousands of participants in 300+ worldwide locations in a synchronized Prayer for Peace.
At Ceperley Park in Stanley Park
Opening Ceremony with Jaia Dax-B starts at noon
- Ecko Atlantis
- DJ Corrior
- DJ Heidrogen
At 4 pm
Prayer for Peace and global Link-up
- DJ Ash
- Know KnowOne
Closing ceremony at dusk
Then the Earthdance after party
Cost $200 at Royal Baquet Hall, 2122 Kingsway
includes veagn dinner, Dj's and dancing
www.earthdance.ca
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Description:
- - There has been a great deal of public interest in The Green Shift plan since Liberal leader Stéphane Dion unveiled his detailed program designed to reduce greenhouse emissions by making polluters pay.
- This bold and visionary plan provides an opportunity for Canada to show real leadership to the world. By taking the necessary steps we can reduce our carbon output in a way that will provide economic as well as environmental gains.
- Please join Joyce Murray for a town hall meeting to learn more about this crucially important initiative, and to give me your input.
Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd., UBC
Robert Kraljii
Community Outreach Director
Joyce Murray, Member of Parliament
Vancouver Quadra
www.joycemurray.ca
2111 38th Ave W. Vancouver, BC V6M 1R8
Office: (604)664-9223
Mobile: (604)318-8419
Email: murraj1a@parl.gc.ca
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 10:00pm
- Description:
- Renfew Ravine Moon Festival
Ravine Lantern Parade whines from Slocan Park to Renfrew Park. Walk with the whole community carrying lanterns and musicians playing next to the beautiful Renfrew Ravine and Still Creek.
The themes of the Moon Festival:
* Linking the Asian Mid Autumn celebration with western harvest traditions
* Raising awareness of the environment and caring for the earth that sustains us, and Renfrew Ravine as our local piece of environment to care for.
* Celebrating creativity in the community and providing opportunities for people to participate in creative activities.
Experience lantern installations, performances and enjoy Tea, Moon Cakes and other treats.
Finale performance and fireworks outside by the main playing field.
www.moonfestival.net
- Time:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Description:
- At the Southlands Riding Club, 7025 MacDonald Street (corner of MacDonald and 53rd, Vancouver, BC
Enjoy a day in the country without leaving the city!
- Southlands Country Fair is a chance for residence of Vancouver to experience the unique environment of the city's only agriculturally zoned neighbourhood.
- Come and enjoy all that a traditional country fair has to offer including a petting zoo, pony rides, local produce, food vendors, etc.
- Non-profit groups will also provide learning opportunities for all ages on a wide variety of topics including wildlife, environmental issues and sustainable living in our unique city.
- Come and join us!! A great day out for the whole family!
www.southlandsridingclub.com
Tel: (604) 263-4817
info@southlandsridingclub.com
- Time:
- 10:45am - 1:45pm
- Description:
- Sustainability. Transportation. Exercise. Conversation. On Sunday, September 14, the Climate Cafers Collective will return from its summer hiatus to lead green-minded people from the Vancouver Community on the Tour de Fun. So, what is a Tour de Fun and what does it have to do with Climate Cafers? Typically, Climate Cafers invites people to meet in, well, cafers around the Vancouver area. But on September 14th we will be taking our ideas to the streets...on bikes!
- The route will take us from UBC (rally in front of the south side of the UBC student union building) to Grandview Park on Commercial Drive - and will include a stop at Granville Island. The ride is about building community as much as it is about catching up and telling stories about what people have been up to over the summer. The ride will start at 11 AM so please be at the rally point with helmet, water bottle and fun loving vibe no later than 10:45. Afterwards we'll feast on the veritable organic and local specialties of the drive.
- Please RSVP John Horn to let us know you will be joining Climate Cafers on the Tour de Fun.
What: Tour de Fun - the most fun bike rally in recent memory
Who: You, me and the rest of the Climate Cafe team
When: Sunday September 14th, 10:45-12:30
Where: Starting at the south side of the UBC Student Union Building on the UBC Campus - 6138 STUDENT UNION BOULEVARD, finishing on the Drive
Why: Because there's no better way to love the environment than cycling
How Much: Not a penny
kurt@climatecafes.ca or check out our new website at www.climatecafes.ca
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Description:
- "Lost Streams and Big Trees" Walks for Salmon Month by the False Creek Watershed Society
All walks are by donation
Check the web site for the other walks.
Please register for each walk
Remembering Brewery Creek - Once a wilderness stream - walk with Bruce Macdonald
Guide: Bruce Macdonald is an avid local historian. His book, "Vancouver a Visual History", chronicles 120 years growth in Vancouver in detail. He worked for many years with the Brewery Creek Historical Society, who mapped out the path of this lost stream with markers and plaques. He has recently completed a study of the history of Mount Pleasant for the City of Vancouver.
Date: Sunday, Sept 14
Start Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00
Address: Meet at the Tea Swamp Park, Sophia and 16th
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Special Instructions: Wear walking shoes. Walk is Child-friendly. Rain or shine.
Description: We will walk through Mount Pleasant on the route of Brewery Creek to the north, to 5th and Brunswick. This will take about 1.5 hours and 1/2 hour to walk back.
www.falsecreekwatershed.org/events.html
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Description:
- The Vancouver International Writers Festival and Random House of Canada present Miriam Toews. The bestselling author of A Complicated Kindness and Summer of My Amazing Luck will read from her new book, The Flying Troutmans. Appearing on the same bill will be Joan Barfoot, author of the Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlisted Luck and a new novel Exit Lines.
Granville Island Stage
1585 Johnston Street
Tickets $15/$13 plus $2.00 facility surcharge. Tickets on sale August 5 at VancouverTix: 604.629.VTIX (8849 or www.vancouvertix.com). For information call 604.681.6330.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Description:
- The Food Action Coalition & South Fraser Harvest Box in partnership with BC Healthy Communities would like you to attend a community forum on...
BUILDING A FUTURE FOR TOMORROW’S FOOD!
At Guildford Recreation Center, Surrey BC
Further details will be sent out in August 2008
For more information please contact Kelly Perrott at kelly_perrott@hotmail.com
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Description:
- FREE PUBLIC FORUM: SAVING PUBLIC HEALTH CARE
A presentation by Holly Dressel, Author and Activist
St Mark’s Anglican Church, Qualicum Beach
Holly Dressel, has recently published Who Killed the Queen, the story of A Community Hospital , and how to fix Health Care.
Holly will talk about the sustainability of Health Care.
Co-sponsored by Parksville/Qualicum KAIROS ,Council of Canadians And BC Health Coalition.
For more information contact Hans Kratz hkratz@shaw.ca or 2507521345
- Time:
- 5:45pm - 8:45pm
- Description:
- 30 Days of Sustainability wrap up party!
WHEN: the next regular Green Drinks is: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month (except in Dec and July)
WHERE: Steamworks pub at 375 Water Street on the edge of Gastown near Waterfront Station.
- Please be aware that due to changing space availability we cannot guarantee we'll be in the same room each month - if you can't find us just ask Steamworks staff which room we are in.
TIME: 5:45pm-until?
MAP: Click here for a google map to Steamworks
CONTACT US: Questions? Comments? Just e-mail us at: greendrinksvancouver[@] yahoo.com
Green Drinks works closely with Connecting Environmental Professionals. Their website is at: http://www.cepvancouver.org/
What is Green Drinks?
- A monthly gathering of anyone interested in 'green'. Green Drinkers are from all ages, backgrounds and groups - non-profit organizations, academia, government, small business, big business, self-employed, volunteers, students, concerned citizens...and everything in between.
- Average attendance is 80-100, with new people stopping in every time
- Interested in meeting a group of friendly people having lively conversations about all things green? Then join us for drinks!
- There's no agenda or other formality - it's just a chance to meet regularly to chat, debate, socialize and connect with others in Vancouver who are passionate about environmental and sustainability issues. Whether you're keen on green building & design, sustainable energy, organic gardening, or something else entirely, you'll find like-minded people. Please feel free to bring your business cards, brochures, info sheets, magazines and newsletters to put on a table for people to take away with them. Do make sure to take whatever you left on the table with you when you leave.
- Vancouver Green Drinks is usually held on every 3rd Wednesday of the month (though not in December or July). Join our listserv to make sure you stay up-to-date on changes in date and venue...you'll also be sure to receive details of our popular annual summer BBQ and winter holiday party where we raise money for a local non-profit environmental organization (Xmas 2005 we raised $2000 for Better Environmentally Sound Transportation, and at our Xmas bash 2006 we raised over $2000 for Farm Folk City Folk, we also collected perishable foods for the local food bank at both gatherings!)
How it all started
- Green Drinks began with a few noble souls in the UK in 1989 and over the years has spread far beyond the smokey pubs of London. The first Canadian Green Drinks started up in Vancouver in February 2005 and is organized by Rika Saha, Christina Olsen and Lyda Salatian.
Green Drinks Vancouver organizers Rika, Christina and Lyda
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:30pm
- Description:
- The Gastown Business Improvement Society together with The Vancouver Foundation, ParkingSpot.ca, MCL Motor Cars, Salt Tasting Room, The Irish Heather and The Lamplighter, The First Weekend Club, and Videomatica are sponsoring Gastown’s first Drive-In Movie on the roof-top of the Gastown parkade.
The Drive-In Movies will be held on three consecutive Wednesdays in September - September 3rd, 10th and 17th.
The Gastown Drive-in - Drive, Walk or Bike-in to a free roof top movie theatre.
The drive-in movie, a classic form of entertainment, is facing extinction with the rise of land prices and competing forms of electronic entertainment. At the same time, Vancouver has become the third-largest film production centre in North America, albeit usually as Hollywood’s stand-in for another city. As novelist Douglas Coupland wrote in City of Glass: “To be blunt, many Vancouverites feel damn pimpy about the fact that we never get to be our own city in any of these movies.”
The Gastown Drive-in pays homage to Vancouver with a contemporary spin on a nostalgic experience. For three consecutive Wednesday evenings in September 2008, the roof level of the EasyPark parkade in Gastown will transform into a drive-in for both car-equipped and pedestrian audiences in a celebration of BC films. The theme of the film series is “Vancouver Stars As Itself”. Selected shorts and feature films that have been shot in part or wholly within the Metro Vancouver area will showcase the talents of BC filmmakers. The provocative venue for the film series is an enticement to draw in new and broader audiences, and prompts us to re-imagine the city’s functional infrastructure as a social and cultural resource.
To wrap up the evening, after the screening, audience members are invited to meet the filmmakers at an informal gathering in Gastown.
At