The temperature has dipped below freezing in the city and this can really make us aware of those who do not have the necessities to keep them warm. Until November 25th you can participate in the Realtors Care® Blanket Drive with over 100 drop-off locations and this week, in another campaign, Blanket BC drop-off locations will be coming right to you.
Blanket Drive on the Line
This Friday, November 22, 2013 and Saturday, November 23, 2013 Blanket BC will be collecting blankets at SkyTrain and Canada Line stations. The goal is to collect 10,000 blankets, enough to roughly cover the distance of a roundtrip on the Canada Line. The 150 or so volunteers will also be collecting warm winter clothes like socks, scarves, toques, mitts, gloves and even pillowcases. The volunteers just ask that the garments be new or gently used, and clean.
Everything the organization collects will then be sorted, divided and delivered to organizations like the Lookout Society, which operates four shelters and houses people experiencing homelessness. Donations are also delivered to families and individuals in need throughout Metro Vancouver.
Volunteers for Blanket BC will be out from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Waterfront, Vancouver City Centre, Yaletown/Roundhouse, Broadway/City Hall, Oakridge/41st, Bridgeport Station, Landsdowne Station, and Richmond Brighouse. Follow Blanket BC on Twitter and Facebook for more information about the Blanket Drive on the Line.
Narrated by Oscar-winner Russell Crowe, this stunningly shot and wildly entertaining documentary chronicles the history and changing nature of the French wine industry. For centuries Bordeaux has commanded a mythical status in the world of fine wines as a symbol of wealth, power and influence. Prices for its prestigious red wines have been breaking records with the emergence of an ever-growing Chinese market that is changing the nature of wine in the 21st century.
Featuring interviews with collectors, connoisseurs, and winemakers, the film presents an eye-opening exploration of the complexities and unpredictability of the global market and the economic effects and influence of the voracious wine-obsessed collectors of China. For better or worse, Bordeaux is hitching itself to this new, infinitely wealthy client.
VIP tickets get you into the wine tasting before the film and they are currently available for $30 at the door or $25 in advance online. Tickets for the film only are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. In addition to having co-director Warwick Ross present in person, veteran broadcaster, noted wine aficionado, and host of Tasting Room Radio Terry David Mulligan is set to lead the post-screening Q&A.
If you would like to win your way into this VIP wine tasting and film screening, I have a pair of tickets 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 at 12:00pm on Friday, November 22, 2013. Must be 19+ to attend. Please enjoy responsibly and plan a safe ride home.
The VIP wine tasting is from 6:30pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 and the film screening will be at 8:30pm followed by a Q&A. Follow the Rio Theatre on Facebook and Twitter to find out more about special events and film screenings.
I started my Vancouver Icons Photo Series a few years ago to showcase photos taken of popular landmarks, buildings, places, and statues around Metro Vancouver. However, there are so many great themes that appear in the Miss604 Flickr Pool that do not necessarily associate with the exact same place so I have decided to do a few posts featuring these captures, like the Photos of Vancouver Traffic at Night. Today’s theme is Vancouver Roofs – providing us cover from the rain, green spaces, lookouts, and interesting architectural design. Enjoy!
Walking tours are very popular in Vancouver but there’s a very special tour coming to Surrey for the holidays. On Saturday, November 30, 2013 the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association is hosting the Santa Window Walk. This free community event will connect local businesses, charities/non-profits, and high school art students for an afternoon of music, cheer, and holiday spirit.
Meet up at Quattro
Corner of 108 Ave + Whalley Blvd)
Saturday, November 30, 2013
From 1:00pm to 3:00pm
The walk will encompass over 14 Christmas designs on window spaces donated by participating businesses including Bozzini’s Restaurant, Jiffy Cleaners, Surrey Christmas Bureau Toy Depot at the Dell Shopping Centre, TD Bank, KFC, SUM Place, Jod’s Hair Salon, Whalley Optical, Roath’s Pawn Shop, Midas, and Round-up Café.
Organizations will be placed in front of their respective window, painted by local high school students, and encourage the community to donate towards their cause by caroling, selling hot chocolate or painting faces by donation.
In addition to businesses with painted windows, “Snowflake Stops” (stores displaying a snowflake sticker) will be open to participants who can stop by and pick up an entry form to win a gift basket generously donated by local businesses. Draws will take place at Prospera Credit Union on November 30th at 2:55pm.
The tour ends at Prospera Credit Union (104 Ave at Whalley Blvd) and both the starting point and the final location are within walking distance of either Gateway or Surrey City Centre SkyTrain stations. I grew up in this neighbourhood and I think it’s fantastic to have an opportunity like this, to invite everyone to the community to see what it’s all about. Follow the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
Christmas at Hycroft has been a Vancouver tradition for over 40 years and it’s kicking off the holiday season in style this weekend. Home of the University Women’s Club, this elegant Edwardian mansion, rich with local history, serves as a beautiful venue for shopping and entertainment.
What: Christmas at Hycroft Date: Thursday, November 21, 2013 to Sunday, November 24, 2013 Time: 11:00am to 9:00pm daily, Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm Where: Hycroft Manor (1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver) Tickets Admission is $13 for adults, $5 for children (5-11). Valet parking $5, complimentary coat check.
All three floors will be decorated for the season with boutiques and local artisans setup on the second floor. Lounge in the Speakeasy and take a break from shopping to enjoy homemade dishes, prepared by Executive Chef Walter Messiah, on the Terrace Bistro or to sip a Christmas Blend from Salon Tea.
Venture out into the courtyard for the children’s craft tent, a visit with Santa, food trucks (mini doughnut, hot dogs, popcorn, fairy floss, chestnuts) and Kitchen Creations in the Coach House with Olde World Fudge and Tartine Tarts, preserves, Christmas puddings, mincemeat, lemon curd, renowned lemon lentil soup and freshly baked goodies like butter tarts.
Follow Christmas at Hycroft on Facebook and Twitter, along with the University Women’s Club on Twitter for more information.
Regrettably due to the nature of Hycroft, only the main floor, coach house and courtyard are accessible to wheelchairs. Sorry no strollers permitted inside house, no food permitted inside the house, no smoking permitted in the house or grounds.
Narrated by Oscar-winner Russell Crowe, this stunningly shot and wildly entertaining documentary chronicles the history and changing nature of the French wine industry. For centuries Bordeaux has commanded a mythical status in the world of fine wines as a symbol of wealth, power and influence. Prices for its prestigious red wines have been breaking records with the emergence of an ever-growing Chinese market that is changing the nature of wine in the 21st century. 
