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Boink Day for Vancouver Food Bank

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Despite the chilly weather and frozen rain pelting down on the coast, winter is almost over and local company Spring Advertising is once again hosting “Boink Day” to celebrate. On the first day of spring, March 20, 2012, stop by the Vancouver Art Gallery for a public pogo challenge in support of the Greater Vancouver […]

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The Art of Being Together 2012

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L’Arche Greater Vancouver is hosting its 3rd annual Art of Being Together fundraising art exhibit this weekend. The event features artwork by some of Vancouver’s emerging artists along with pieces created by team of people with and without developmental disabilities. When Saturday March 10, 2012 from 1:00-5:00pm Where National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre (6688 […]

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Harry’s Spring Run Off 2012

by Rebecca Bollwitt

We’re heady into fun run reason in Vancouver and one of the first to lace up for is Harry’s Spring Run Off. Happening Sunday, March 25th, this fundraiser takes participants around Stanley Park to benefit prostate cancer research. Photo credit: gherringer on Flickr – Submitted to the Miss604 Flickr Pool. Date Sunday March 25, 2012 […]

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Southsiders Retro Scarf Fundraiser

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Waving flags, leading chants, and encouraging one and all to stand up and cheer, the Southsiders have been the Vancouver Whitecaps‘ supporter club since 1999. Following the team from Swangard, to Empire, and into BC Place, their presence is always known. However, they have also been working behind the scenes with the Vancouver Southsiders Charitable […]

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Randy Ponzio Tribute Concert

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Tonight a collection of Vancouver musical talent is gathering for a benefit show at the Commodore Ballroom. They’ll be playing in memory of Randy Ponzio and raising funds for his children. I asked Chris Brandt (Nimbus Recording) to contribute a few words about Randy: “Randy Ponzio was an inspirational artist, a dynamic musician, and a […]

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