The Canucks Autism Network is hosting a free family festival in celebration of the 5th annual World Autism Awareness Day. The will be live entertainment, food, the autism walk, and family-friendly activities along with visits by surprise special guests. When Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 10:00am to 3:00pm Where Jack Poole Plaza (Vancouver Convention Centre […]

Dining Out For Life, an annual fundraiser for AIDS service organizations, is happening in Vancouver on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Over 215 restaurants across the 604 area code will be contributing 25% of sales that day to A Loving Spoonful and Friends for Life. Search the list of participating restaurants to see if they are […]

Macaron Day in Vancouver will see two confectionaries offer up sugary sweets in support local causes. Macaron Day was founded in France (le jour du macaron) by Pierre Hermé years ago. It’s a day to celebrate the colours of spring with a bright palette of treats. Photo credit: Julien Haler on Flickr French Made Baking […]

Despite the chilly weather and frozen rain pelting down on the coast, winter is almost over and local company Spring Advertising is once again hosting “Boink Day” to celebrate. On the first day of spring, March 20, 2012, stop by the Vancouver Art Gallery for a public pogo challenge in support of the Greater Vancouver […]

Federico’s Supper Club on Commercial is presenting a celebrity comedy roast dinner where local comedians, lead by Patrick Maliha, will celebrate Terry David Mulligan with sharp humour — all in support of the Vancouver Food Bank. Photo credit: jmv on Flickr Where Federico’s Supper Club (1728 Commercial Drive) When March 23, 2012 from 7:00pm Tickets […]

L’Arche Greater Vancouver is hosting its 3rd annual Art of Being Together fundraising art exhibit this weekend. The event features artwork by some of Vancouver’s emerging artists along with pieces created by team of people with and without developmental disabilities. When Saturday March 10, 2012 from 1:00-5:00pm Where National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre (6688 […]

Kids and families are preparing for spring break this year by planning trips, activities at home, and adventures around the city. Two local shopping destinations will be hosting all-weather spring skate events that will cost nothing more than a donation to a local cause. Spring Skate at Park Royal Where: Park Royal South, behind Osaka […]

We’re heady into fun run reason in Vancouver and one of the first to lace up for is Harry’s Spring Run Off. Happening Sunday, March 25th, this fundraiser takes participants around Stanley Park to benefit prostate cancer research. Photo credit: gherringer on Flickr – Submitted to the Miss604 Flickr Pool. Date Sunday March 25, 2012 […]

Waving flags, leading chants, and encouraging one and all to stand up and cheer, the Southsiders have been the Vancouver Whitecaps‘ supporter club since 1999. Following the team from Swangard, to Empire, and into BC Place, their presence is always known. However, they have also been working behind the scenes with the Vancouver Southsiders Charitable […]

The Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (“VOKRA”) is hosting an Oscar viewing party for a cause. This non-profit organization is dedicated to rescuing cats around the Lower Mainland and placing them in foster homes, covering costs and providing support. They’ll be hosting a fundraiser at The Morrissey on Oscar night to benefit their programs. Photo […]