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The Art of Being Together by L’Arche

by Rebecca Bollwitt

A few months ago I was asked to emcee an event put on by L’Arche, an international organization that supports those with developmental disabilities. I gladly accepted and The Art of Being Together will take place this Saturday in Burnaby. The Art of Being Together Saturday March 6, 2010 from 1:00-5:00pm 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, […]

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Hearts for Haiti 2010

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Hearts for Haiti: An evening of Art and Jazz is an upcoming event that involves an art auction in support of the Canadian Red Cross‘ relief efforts in Haiti. Over 50 pieces of art will be available for auction at the Pacific Palisade Hotels on Robson, including paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Marla Guloien, a local […]

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House of Switzerland Fundraiser for Streetohome

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The House of Switzerland Canada, the Swiss pavilion located at Bridges on Granville Island, will be hosting a fundraising auction now until February 28th in support of Streetohome. In Vancouver today, at least 3,700 people don’t have a home to call their own. Streetohome is dedicated to ensuring that residents of our city have access […]

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Vancouver Pub Night for Haiti

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver digital media industry is hosting the Help for Haiti Pub Night tonight at Steamworks in Gastown. Photo credit: Greg Timm on Flickr Lead organizer and videogame veteran, Brenda Bailey Gershkovitch says, “Like many Canadians, our hearts go out to Haiti. My husband, Eli and I are both take action type of people and […]

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Dreams for Women Calendar 2010

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For 2010, Antigone Magazine has released a special calendar with a certain Olympic flare. “Twelve world-class female athletes from Canada and the U.S. have joined in creating the 2010 Dreams for Women Calendar, an inspiring calendar promoting women’s equality. These athletes, many of whom will be competing in the 2010 Olympic Games, have contributed their […]

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Hope in Shadows Calendar for 2010

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For the seventh year the Hope in Shadows calendar campaign is supporting residents of the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Rising above it all in what is seen as Canada’s most downtrodden neighbourhood, residents sign up to become licensed sellers of the calendars once a year which feature local photography of their community. In the summer […]

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The Art of Giving at Grace Gallery

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Photo: sokazo on Flickr Grace Gallery on Main street will open its doors to a one-of-a-kind art sale next Wednesday for the Art of Giving showcase. The Art of Giving is about support and celebration. Featuring some of Vancouver’s top artists who’ve graciously agreed to sell for a price point of $400 or less in […]

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Home for the Holidays at Sutton Place for Canuck Place

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The Sutton Place Hotel is presenting its 4th annual “Home for the Holidays” gallery of Christmas trees benefiting Canuck Place. Stop by the lobby of the Hotel anytime between now and January 1st to vote on your favourite tree and support the work of Canuck Place Childrens Hospice. Each tree has been trimmed by local […]

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Got Socks? Help ChangeEverything

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Over the years ChangeEverything.ca has been doing much more than blog about social and environmental causes — they’ve been taking action. Three years ago contributor Kate Dugas decided to take to the streets of Vancouver, moving from the online realm into a real life situation where support was greatly needed. I thought about collecting some […]

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Canuck Place Day of Giving Radiothon 2009

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Tomorrow CHUM Radio stations, which include The Beat 94.5, QMFM, and Team Radio will be taking part in the Canuck Place Day of Giving Radiothon. From 6:00am until 10:00pm, tune in to hear many compelling stories from Canuck Place families and volunteers. Through all stages of a child’s illness, an individual program is designed to […]

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