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Macaron Day Vancouver 2012

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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Boink Day for Vancouver Food Bank

by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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The Roast of Terry David Mulligan

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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The Art of Being Together 2012

Comments 9 by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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Spring Break Skate at Park Royal & Shops at Morgan Crossing 2012

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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