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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spring is in full swing in Metro Vancouver with seasonal and community events across the region. I’m starting this month’s event Link Fest early so that I can add on as necessary. Photo credit: kennymatic on Flickr Saturday May 1, 2010 Make it Vancouver (Saturday & Sunday) Doors Open Richmond (Saturday & Sunday) Jane’s Walk […]