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Cranberry Festival 2012 – October 6 2012

Oct 05, 2012 by

TweetPancake breakfast and activities for the whole family. Participate in contests, enjoy live music, cooking demos, and fashion shows! There will be 70+ market vendors and will surely be an adventurous experience, with handmade goods, organic coffee and candy. And cranberry sales until they run out, of course! Full schedule of events Saturday, October 6th [...]

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Gangnam Style Flashmob – Oct 6 2012

Oct 05, 2012 by

TweetIf you happen to live under a rock and have no idea what a Gangnam is, watch this video to understand this crazy fun flash mob happening tomorrow. Instructions: – Dress classy, dance cheesy. – Spread the word about this Vancouver-based flash mob happening tomorrow with the hashtag #Gangnamstyle. – Wear your best suit (black/yellow/pink) [...]

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Renfrew Ravine Still Moon Festival – September 29 2012

Sep 28, 2012 by

TweetLanterns afloat, live soundtrack, art all around, moon cakes to munch on a tea to wash it down…how enchanting does this night sound? “Led by the giant moon the community lights their own lanterns and, accompanied by live music, walks the trail along the ravine as darkness falls. They come upon the outdoor river-stone labyrinth [...]

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Word on the Street National Book and Magazine Festival – September 30 2012

Sep 28, 2012 by

TweetBrowse through the biggest “library” of literary tents at the Vancouver Public Library Square on Sunday, each one focusing on just about every genre and style of every type of print publication you can imagine. West Georgia Street will be lit up with music, rovers, book and poetry readings, workshops, and kids areas. More info [...]

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It’s Your Mountain Fall Festival – September 29 2012

Sep 28, 2012 by

TweetCelebrity guests Jillian Harris and Olympic medalist Jasmine Glaesser want to meet you at this BBQ to celebrate fall at Univercity town square, with a farmer’s market and live music by Jordan Klassen. More info  Saturday, September 29th, 2012 – 12pm to 3pm Burnaby Mountain’s UniverCity Town Square, University High St, Burnaby BC

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Community Day at Westminster House – September 29 2012

Sep 28, 2012 by

TweetEnter to win a Vespa scooter raffle prize, take part in food eating contests, a scavenger hunt, face painting, button making, and a kids colouring contest! After all the festivities, make sure to take a walk along the Quay for some free relaxing fun. Saturday, September 29th, 2012 – 10am to 3pm Westminster House, 228 [...]

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Harvest Festival at McLean Park – September 16 2012

Sep 14, 2012 by

TweetTake the fam to this old-fashioned festivity on Sunday! There will be potato sack racing, pie eating, a potluck to feast on, and all to the sweet sounds of local artists crooning to the energy of the crowd. more info Sunday, September 16, 2012 – 12pm to 4pm McLean Park, Strathcona – Keefer and Heatley [...]

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Autumn Shift Festival on Main Street – September 15 2012

Sep 14, 2012 by

TweetIt’s time to say goodbye to summer and hello to Vancouver’s pride and joy…autumn! Celebrate the change of not only the seasons, but the growth of sustainable living and eating. Live music, local vendors, gardening booths, and great food will line the closed-off blocks between 12th and Broadway as per usual. Saturday, September 15, 2012 [...]

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Improv Anywhere: Grand Masquerade 2012 – September 15

Sep 09, 2012 by

TweetIf you’ve always wanted to take part in some sort of flash mob, this is the perfect chance! Improv Anywhere will be meeting to plan their Grand Masquerade at Burrard Skytrain Station. Show up with a mask, some sort of fanciful attire, and “seemingly out of nowhere, a gong will sound and ballroom music will start [...]

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The Science of Facebook Pages for Nonprofits – September 11 2012

Sep 09, 2012 by

TweetNet Tuesday is back with more things worth knowing about Facebook pages. “What actually works in garnering likes, comments, and shares?” Darren Barefoot and non-profit community developer Theo Lamb analysed 1000 posts from large NGOs and will be reporting their findings and helping fellow non-profit organizations pave their way to success. More info & RSVP here. The event will [...]

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