Ring in the New Year at Doolin’s Irish Pub with DJ Shakespeare on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 from 8:00pm until 4:00am. Tickets are available online in advance and they include champagne at midnight, party favours, and pizza. For reservations or inquiries email info [at] doolins.ca or call (604) 605-4328.
Over the years we have become well-acquainted with Doolin’s Irish Pub on the corner of Granville and Nelson as it is the home of the Vancouver Southsiders (and we’re members). Hearty portions, a variety of menu options, local craft beer, and a festive atmosphere can always be found at this downtown pub.
If you would like to attend New Year’s Eve at Doolin’s, I have two tickets available to give away. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries on Friday, December 27, 2013 at 12:00pm. Must be 19+ to enter and attend. Please enjoy responsibly and plan a safe ride home in advance. Follow Doolin’s on Twitter and Facebook for more information.
Update The winner is @WFLBC on Twitter Kevin!
A decade-long tradition continues as management and staff at two Lower Mainland White Spot restaurant locations donate their time, tips, and net proceeds to a very worthy local causes on Christmas Day. The White Spot Christmas Lunch for Charity will take place on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the following locations:
Richmond Centre: Benefiting Richmond General Hospital Foundation
Unit 1902 – 6551 No. 3 Road, Richmond. 604-278-3911.
Kingsway & Knight: Benefiting Variety – The Children’s Charity
1467 Kingsway, Vancouver. 604-874-2825.
In 2012, the two restaurants raised more than $14,000 and hope to break that record this year. Families, friends, and colleague are invited to take a break from the Christmas rush and head into one of these White Spot locations for lunch. You’ll get that burger, pasta, or milkshake and the Richmond General Hospital and Variety – The Children’s Charity will benefit.
Follow White Spot on Facebook and Twitter for updates and information on special events, menu items, and deals throughout the year.
Christmas Day is almost here and while many are on holidays, there are some who will staying around town this week with family and friends. If you’re looking for something to do, here’s a list of what’s open on Christmas Day.
Open on Christmas Day in Vancouver
- Robson Square Ice Rink
Open 12:00pm to 5:00pm
- Waterfront Winter at Canada Place
Free to the public and open to walk around. Activities inside, like FlyOver Canada, will be closed.
- Luminescence at the Vancouver Aquarium
Open 11:30am to 4:30pm.
- Vancouver Golf Courses Fraserview, McCleery and Langara
Championship Golf Courses will be open from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
- Hillcrest, Kitsilano and Trout Lake fitness centres; Hillcrest and Trout Lake community centres; Hillcrest, Kerrisdale, Trout Lake and West End rinks; and Vancouver Aquatic Centre will also be open on Christmas Day.
- You can also ski at local mountains Cypress, Grouse, and Seymour.
- A decade-long tradition continues as management and staff at two Lower Mainland White Spot restaurant locations donate their time, tips, and net proceeds to a very worthy local causes on Christmas Day. The White Spot Christmas Lunch for Charity will take place on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Details here »
If you know of any other attractions and activities that are open on Christmas Day in Vancouver please feel free to leave a note in the comments or find me on Twitter @Miss604.
There’s something incredibly charming about a neighbourhood toy store and since 1980, Kaboodles Toy Store has been the local toy experts in Metro Vancouver, carrying anything from “traditional toys to the downright zany!”
Lee Richmond, who owns a chain of four neighborhood toy stores, Kaboodles, has been a Vancouver institution for over 30 years. A toy enthusiast at heart, she visits Toy Fairs from Toronto to New York each year to source the most fun and exciting new toys for the holiday season. This year, Lee says, even Santa will be inspired with some of the amazing new toys to enter the toy scene.
Kaboodles has four locations, Point Grey Village, Granville Island, Cambie Street, and Victoria and they have been busy this season stocking baby toys, arts and craft kits, outdoor activity items, science and nature kits, stickers, building toys, and much more.
Photo courtesy of Kaboodles
Kaboodles has reached out to me to promote their amazing selection this season by offering up a LEGO Coast Guard Petrol set (value $99.99) from the LEGO City collection. Here’s how you can enter to win this gift from Kaboodles:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Follow Kaboodles on Facebook and Twitter.
Update The winner is Barbara!
This contest is not sponsored or endorsed by LEGO.
This month I partnered with Lenovo to give away a Lenovo Yoga 8 Tablet and they happened to send me on as well so that I could write a review. After installing the WordPress app from the Play Store on the device, I put together a write-up for those looking at tablet gift options this season.
My first impression of the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 was that it was very uniquely designed. At its slimmest point it is a mere 3mm thick and the power cylinder on the other side gives it a comfortable grip. It felt much less cumbersome than my iPad (although I do have a Bluetooth keyboard attached making it weigh almost as much as my laptop). Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
