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Fred UnLEEshed - February 17, 2012

 
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Growing chefs: In conjunction with the official opening of his sister restaurant Ensemble Tap, Top Chef Canada winner Dale Mackay used the occasion to fundraise for at-risk youth. Several hundred guests packed his Smithe Street joint for the Love2Give food grazing and charity event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the Boys Club Network, a program launched by local educators Walter Mustapich and Jim Crescenzo that matches mentors with troubled youth.
 
 
 
 

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Community Calendar: Aboriginal dance

 
The Museum of Anthropology plays backdrop to the Coastal First Nations Dance Festival March 8 to 11.
 
 

Community Calendar: Polar bear splash

 
I hate swimming in any water that can’t be described as “tropical,” which is why I admire volunteers willing to brave the cold for charity...
 
 

Fred UnLEEshed - February 9, 2012

 
Laugh in: Many Sandhill Winery bottles were uncorked at Vancouver TheatreSports League’s Grapes of Laugh benefit. The annual wine tasting and comedy...
 
 

Community Calendar: The entertainers

 
Are you ready for your close-up? The Kerrisdale Community Centre hosts an old-fashioned variety show called Entertainers Front and Centre and the producer...
 
 

Community Calendar: Neon dreams

 
I was perusing a website dedicated to the upcoming John Ferrie exhibit at the Main Space Gallery earlier this week and I have to admit I’m smitten...
 
 

Fred UnLEEshed - February 2, 2012

 
Feast of Fortune: Chairs Chris Stepien and Anita Law moved their little-gala-that-could to the Westin Bayshore Ballroom after it outgrew its humble beginnings...
 
 

Community Calendar

 
The Elders Program at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre on East Hastings Street is holding a garage sale Feb. 25 and staff and volunteers there...
 
 

Community Calendar

 
If you take in the Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown this Sunday, keep an eye out for the Water Dragon created and built by kids from the Downtown ...
 
 

Fred UnLEEshed - January 26, 2012

 
Icebreaker: Our high-flying Canucks took a break from their schedule to front their annual off-ice gala. Nearly 1,000 fans filed into the Convention Centre...
 
 

Community Calendar: Lunar New Year

 
By the time you read this, Lunar New Year's day will be over, but celebrations are continuing all week at many locations across the city.
 
 
 
 
 

Community Briefs

 

3D Adventures

 
Glen and Kelsey Dennison reveal the underwater discoveries they made while diving Howe Sound's reefs and islands, March 8. Visitors to Unity Church, 5840...
 
 

More tax services

 
H&R Block Canada is expanding its free Block Builders tax program for a limited time to help taxpayers on social assistance or Universal Child Care Benefit...
 
 

Free tax services

 
SUCCESS is offering free income tax services for low-income members. Part of the criteria members must meet includes an annual income for a single person...
 
 

Hastings Park info

 
The city and park board are hosting the second in a series of open house events designed to help shape the new park space at Hastings Park. This is an...
 
 

E-waste wanted

 
The Electronic Recycling Association wants your old, but still usable laptops, computers and electronics. The ERA takes used laptops and electronics headed...
 
 

GIA doles out $4.8m

 
In 2011, the Vancouver Foundation gave out $4.8 million through its Giving in Action Society (GIA) to 137 B.C. families who care for a family member. ...
 
 

Winterruption

 
Granville Island celebrates its seventh annual winter festival of West Coast and international arts, Feb. 24 to 26. Winterruption includes kid-friendly...
 
 

Thyroid forum

 
Understanding common thyroid problems is the next topic featured in Providence Health Care’s monthly “Let’s Talk About” health...
 
 

Beyond science

 
Scientists worldwide agree about the main causes of climate change so why can’t the international community, including Canadian politicians and ...
 
 

People are fragile

 
The city has set up a website in an effort to reduce the number of injuries and deaths to pedestrians and cyclists. Logging on to practiceroadsafety.ca...
 
 

Prohibition talk

 
A free Feb. 8 discussion at the Carnegie Community Centre (401 Main St.) will delve into the matter that affects so many living and working in the Downtown...
 
 

The get well show

 
The Wellness Show celebrates its 20th anniversary later this month at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The event is the largest trade show dedicated to...
 
 

City survey

 
Want to weigh in on the city's $1 billion operating budget? How about the city's website-could it be improved? The City of Vancouver wants to hear from...
 
 

Library adventures

 
The Vancouver Public Library wants to know what you want to read, watch and listen to at your library in the future. It's running a Free-for-all: Reinventing...
 
 

Deal bats for Rio

 
Vision Vancouver Coun. Heather Deal vows to introduce a motion for the city to call on the province to update its antiquated liquor laws. She believes...
 
 

Warm clothes

 
Vancouver fire halls are accepting donations of warm clothing. The recent bout of cold weather has depleted many of the resources of warm clothing that...
 
 

GG controversy

 
UBC presents "75 Years of Controversy: Canada's Governor General's Literary Awards 1936-2010," until Jan. 31 at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (...
 
 

Joint effort

 
The park board and school board have partnered on the Our Future survey using an online location-based community consultation. Our Future is a new project...
 
 

Warm clothes

 
Vancouver fire halls are accepting donations of warm clothing. The recent bout of cold weather has depleted many of the resources of warm clothing that...
 
 
 
 

 

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