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Car Free Day Vancouver 2010

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Car Free Day Vancouver returns this year on June 20th with festivals in Kitsilano, Main Street, the West End, and Commercial Drive. Photo credit: dooq on Flickr In 2005, the Commercial Drive Festival launched the first community- driven Car-Free Festival in Vancouver. The Festival was wholly volunteer-organized and presented, involving over 30 core organizers and […]

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A Day at the Races with BOB

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This Sunday join BOB (Building Opportunities With Business) at Hastings Racecourse for a special fundraising event. BOB is a community economic development organization in the Downtown Eastside. They are a non-profit organization with a goal of supporting local business development and increasing job opportunities for inner-city residents. Last night at the YWCA Women of Distinction […]

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June 2010 Events in Vancouver

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Even though the weather isn’t quite cooperating, Vancouver’s social calendar is heating up toward the end of the month. The following community events, presented in Link Fest form, have been either researched or submitted via my contact form. Photo credit: ng.kelven on Flickr Tuesday June 1, 2010 Book launch for Show & Tell – Unlocking […]

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YWCA Women of Distinction Awards: Tickets on Sale

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Tickets for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards are now on sale for their gala event June 1st. Photo credit: Jody Taylor on Flickr Proceeds support the YWCA’s programs throughout the Lower Mainland and are eligible for a tax receipt. Admission includes dinner as well as the awards ceremony at the Westin Bayshore. You can […]

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National Garage Sale for Shelter: Vancouver

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Vancouver is hosting a Garage Sale for Shelter on Saturday May 15th. This is inspired by the National Garage Sale for Shelter campaign from which proceeds are donated to local women’s shelters and violence prevention programs for youth and children via the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. When Saturday May 15, 2010 from 10:00am – 4:00pm […]

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