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 ⟩⟩
Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I invited Marc Smith to afternoon tea in Richmond. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport, in the spirit and tradition of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, offers an afternoon tea service along with a seasonal Mistletoe Tea.
Fairmont YVR Mistletoe Tea
Throughout the month of December, 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Adults $42 | Children 6 – 12 $21
This seasonal twist on our traditional Afternoon Tea includes festive fare specially created by our pastry shop for the holidays. Tempting sweets, house made scones and delicate finger sandwiches are all sure to delight this holiday season.
After making our tea selection (we both opted for the peppermint) we sat and watched planes arrive at gates as the winter sun lit up the snow-capped north shore mountains in the distance.
Cinnamon & Raisin with Pumpkin Seed Scones with Devonshire Cream & Strawberry Jam
Smoked Salmon, Cucumber Carpaccio & Freshly Grated Horseradish on Rye, Cinnamon Pear, Apple & Candied Pecan with FVA Honey Butter on Sourdough, House Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Cranberry Mayo on Cranberry Loaf sandwiches
Cherry & Rum Chocolate Cone, Home Made Fruit Cake, Eggnog & Nutmeg Cheesecake, Spiced Pumpkin Tart
I had both smoked salmon sandwiches, as Marc isn’t a fan of salmon, and he enjoyed the two cinnamon, apple and pear. We devoured the scones, with two helpings of Devonshire Cream, and by the time we got to the dessert tier our bellies were full of treats and tea so I had to get the cheesecake morsels to go.
While Mistletoe Tea will only be around until the end of December, Afternoon Tea is served year-round. Tea service includes exclusively blended Fairmont teas, petit sandwiches, tasty pastries, house-made scones and fresh strawberries with Devonshire cream. Those seeking a twist on tradition can compliment their Afternoon Tea experience with a signature tea based cocktails.
Fairmont YVR Afternoon Tea Contest
The Fairmont has offered up a gift certificate for one lucky winner and three guests to enjoy afternoon tea. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Friday, December 27, 2013. Follow the Fairmont Vancouver Airport on Facebook and Twitter. All ages may enjoy afternoon tea. Gift certificate must be used by December 31, 2014.
Update The winner is Katherine!
