The Vancouver Street Soccer League (“VSSL”) is currently fundraising for an exciting opportunity to take part in a tournament in Alert Bay.
Vancouver Street Soccer League June Sports Tournament 2019. Photo by VSSL on Facebook
June Sports is an annual soccer tournament that is hosted and organized by the ‘Namgis First Nation. Around thirty players and volunteers from the VSSL will be heading to Alert Bay to participate this year. The village parade and traditional longhouse ceremonies that kick off the tournament resonate deeply with many of the players, particularly those from the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood.
Vancouver Street Soccer League Tournament Fundraiser
Your donations will help pay for food, transportation, and camping.
Established in 2008, the Vancouver Street Soccer League is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization which reaches out to individuals who have been or currently experiencing the spectrum of houselessness, as well as individuals that are marginalized within their communities, and/or struggle with substance use or mental health conditions.
They address the issue of homelessness, marginalization, and addiction through inclusivity and soccer – believing they can enhance all of our lives through the principles of Fair Play, Community Building, Supportive Partnerships, and Health and Safety.
From VSSL: “The long trip up Vancouver Island the natural beauty of Alert Bay, and scenic boat-rides are particularly refreshing and rejuvenating for the players. The camaraderie forged on the soccer field or at the camping site, while dining over communal meals after a hard-fought match, makes this trip a highlight of the year. One of the most powerful things about the June Sports tournament is how it allows Indigenous players to reconnect with the community. This is the first year the VSSL will be participating at June Sports since COVID. It’s an important event for the players and it’s been deeply missed!”
For more information, follow the Vancouver Street Soccer League on Facebook.
Look for my in-depth VSSL feature in an upcoming issue of Megaphone Magazine!
Miss604 is proud to sponsor the Portobello West Spring Market at the Roundhouse in Yaletown 10:00am to 5:00pm this Saturday and Sunday. Find this and many more things to do in Vancouver this weekend listed below:
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend April 21-23, 2023
Save the date! The 10th annual Dan’s Legacy Chefs’ Charity Dinner is heading to Fort Langley on November 2nd. Come and discover how your support is helping Dan’s provide opportunities for at-risk youth in Langley, whether that’s stabilizing their mental health, building connections to community and culture, or obtaining work skills leading to employment.
2023 Dan’s Legacy Chefs’ Charity Dinner
When: Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Fort Langley Community Hall (9167 Glover Rd, Langley Township)
Enjoy live entertainment, an extensive silent auction, and a gourmet dinner by our celebrated guest chefs, each of whom will prepare a unique dish created entirely from recovered (surplus) food.
This signature event celebrates Dan’s Legacy’s partnerships in the community while raising much-needed funds for their trauma-informed and no-barrier counselling and wrap-around programs for youth at risk. Enjoy an evening out with friends, family and colleagues and demonstrate your commitment to giving a hand up to marginalized young people in our community.
No other organization in Metro Vancouver does what Dan’s Legacy does and they have an over 50% success rate in helping youth to stabilize, and begin working towards their education, employment and recovery goals. Last year they helped over 450 youth overcome their mental health and addiction challenges and lead productive and fulfilling lives.
The Britannia Mine Museum is commemorating 100 Years of its iconic Mill No. 3 with a feature exhibit that will run till the end of the year, and a special event in May.
The anniversary of Mill No. 3 will be celebrated with a Dig Day event on Saturday, May 20th from 10:00am to 3:00pm with various family friendly hands-on geoscience themed activities including demonstrations from geologists and minerals experts.
There’s a lineup of free programming available during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival this summer that includes 20 Downtown Jazz shows outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in the šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square, and 25 shows over the Canada Day weekend on at Jazz Around Town on Granville Island.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival – Downtown Jazz. Photo submitted.
Vancouver Art Gallery and šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
Where: 750 Hornby St in front of the Art Gallery
When: Free shows begin at 12:00pm with the last performance at 7:30pm, Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25
Show Details: Free West Georgia Street stage performances by: Cimafunk, Lido Pimienta, Jesse James Bonanza, Mali Obomsawin Quartet, Brekky Boy, STORRY, Dean Thiessen’s Stranger Friends Orchestra, Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers, History of Gunpowder, Witch Prophet
Jazz Around Town on Granville Island
Sponsored in part by CMHC Granville Island and part of the Granville Island Jazz series.
Ocean Artworks
Where: 1531 Johnston Street, Granville Island
When: Free shows June 23 to July 2; Free Late Night Jams and DJs from 10:30pm til late, June 30 to July 2, 2023
Show Details: Free performances by The Fits + Hayley Wallis and The Bright Futures, See You Now, Will Clements COMPASS, Le Kors, William Chernoff Trio, Tom Wherrett Group, Rush Hour, Laura Crema & Bill Coon StringSongs, Aline’s étoile magique
Free Late Night Jams kick off with the host’s performance before opening the stage up to visiting artists and local players. Opening weekend hosts include Feven Kidane Quartet (June 23), Tony Wilson with Mali Obomsawin and Konrad Agnas (June 24) and Mili Hong Trio (June 25)
Free Late Night DJ sets on closing weekend include D V D’s maximum pop euphoria/hard dance music (June 30), the Soca, dancehall, Afrobeat and hip-hop selections of DJ Nea Stone Fox (July 1), and Yu Su’s dreamily melodic and balmy take on lo-fi house (July 2)
Performance Works
Where: 1218 Cartwright, Granville Island
When: Free shows run 2:00 to 4:00pm, June 28 to July 2, 2023
Show Details: Free performances by: Joe Rainey & String Quartet, David Blake’s Fun House, Caity Gyorgy, Chris Gestrin Trio, High School Jazz Intensive
Innovation Series at Revue Stage
Where: 1601 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver
When: Free shows at 5:00pm, June 28 to July 2, 2023
Show Details: Free performances by: Bruce Freedman’s COLLAGE, Jessica Ackerley + KneeJerk, Ron Samworth’s Etiquette of Dying, Matthew Ariaratnam & Adrian Avendaño, Giorgio Magnanensi & Andromeda Monk, Marina Hasselberg + Matt Choboter
The 38th edition of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival will offer 140 shows, including more than 50 free performances from June 23 to July 2, 2023. The Festival also includes marquee shows at Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver Playhouse, plus club shows at various downtown venues.
Coastal Jazz Emcee Competition
New faces join the Festival’s established roster of emcees with the Coastal Jazz Emcee Competition. Three winners will be selected to emcee free shows at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Each winner receives a $250 cash prize, tickets to attend the Jazz Festival and Festival swag. Participants are invited to submit an audition video sharing why they would make a great emcee. The deadline for entry is May 5, 2023. Entry information found here and auditions are now open!
Follow the Vancouver International Jazz Festival on Facebook for all the latest show info.
