Vivaldi Never Lived in BC
February 23, 2009
Even though I’ve lived in the Lower Mainland since 1987, I’ve just now figured out the seasons.
What was throwing me off is that they aren’t distinct, discreet seasons like elsewhere in the country.
They’re mellow, they over-lap, and there are some wildcards.
Today, in a moment of clarity like I’ve never had before, it all came to me.
The seasons here go like this:
- Mostly Snowboarding
- Mostly Gardening
- Mostly Sailing
Oh, we also have a season called Hawaii.
To help keep it all clear, I’ve put together a little chart – click for a larger version – print it up and stick in on the bulletin board.
Originally posted on the Bigsnit blog
March 7&8 | Spring Living Fair
February 23, 2009
The 2nd annual Spring Living Fair will encompass three events in support of over 50 Vancouver businesses with Earth-friendly consciences:
- Ethical Choices
- Ethical Beat
- Ethical Threads
Heritage Hall 3102 Main st. @ 15th
Organized by SIFE BCIT (Volunteer Business Students)
Website: SpringLivingFair.ca
March 7th (SAT): 10AM – 6PM: Ethical Choices – FREE
Earth Friendly Product & Service Fair featuring local Vancouver businesses
March 7th (SAT): 8PM – 11:30PM: Ethical Beats
Delhi2Dublin perform @ 8PM followed by Tim Wisdom
Tickets: $20 email springlivingfair09@gmail.com for ticket info
Concert benefits local charities see bottom for more info
March 8th (SUN): 10AM – 4PM: Ethical Threads – FREE
Eco-Fashion Shows @ 1PM & 3PM
Clothing and Accessory Fair ALL DAY
Concert Beneficiaries:
EMBERS: Eastside Movement for Business & Economic Renewal Society
ATIRA: Women’s Resource Center’s EWMA program
Enterprising Women Making Art
until Apr 15 | Keep Vancouver Spectacular registration
February 23, 2009
Keep Vancouver Spectacular is an annual city-wide volunteer litter cleanup campaign that runs in May. Last year, over 15,800 volunteers in 145 teams came together to fill over 7,000 bags of litter.
The clean up team provides the volunteers; the City provides tools, equipment and free pickup of litter bags collected by the volunteers.
Location: City Wide
Registration Dates: Sunday Mar 01, 2009 to Wednesday Apr 15, 2009
Contact: Steve Drake 604.871.6544
Feb 28 | Norquay Village Neighbourhood Centre Workshop
February 23, 2009
This is the first workshop in a series of workshops this spring. The topic is Exploring Norquay’s Character. The workshops will lead to a plan and policies for the Norquay Village Neighbourhood Centre area. Lunch and snacks will be provided, and childcare is available upon request.
Location: Vancouver Alpen Club, Victoria Dr. @ 33rd Ave.
To help us in organizing the workshops, please register one week in advance.
To register, or for more information, contact Abigail Riley, 604.873.7461 or email norquayvillage@vancouver.ca.
Date: Saturday Feb 28, 2009
Time: 10am to 4pm
Contact: Abigail Riley 604-873-7461
March 31 | Foodsafe Level 1 Class
February 23, 2009
At the Vancouver Food Bank and suitable for individuals who have a grade 8 or higher reading comprehension level.
Cost is on a sliding scale: $50 – $95 per person.
9 am – 5 pm.
Contact Lynn Leong at 604-876-0659 ext. 105 or email to register.
March 23 | Roles and Responsibilities in Community Gardening
February 23, 2009
Participants will consider the skills in their “comfort zone,” and explore their skill-set “Edges”.
Participants will be encouraged to push their boundaries, and will leave with the confidence and tools to contribute thoughtfully to community life.
FREE.
Location: Collingwood Neighbourhood House near the Joyce Skytrain Station (transportation subsidies available by contacting VCAN).
6:30-8:30pm. Registration is limited, so if you’re interested please email Stephanie Lim at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House or call David Tracey at 604.215.1914
March 23| Soil Basics
February 23, 2009
Workshop takes place at 10am-12:30pm
Cedar Cottage Garden.
For information, please contact the Trout Lake Cedar Cottage Food Security Network by email
or visit their blog.
March 7 | Urban Agriculture – Soil and the City
February 23, 2009
Spring workshop and AGM of the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science.
Please join in this series of presentations, discussions and short field tours on the topic of urban agriculture and soil. This workshop is open to the public and participation by professionals and non-professionals alike is welcome.
Come and see how soil and food production can exist in an urban setting.
UBC, MacMillan Bldg. $20 including lunch.
8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
More information available at www.prsss.ca or email.
March 9 | Communication for Community Gardeners
February 23, 2009
An integral part of growing in community gardens is forming relationships with a diversity of people.
Through this workshop, we will develop tools to interact compassionately, in any situation, in a way that allows everyone’s needs to be equally valued.
FREE.
Location: Collingwood Neighbourhood House near the Joyce Skytrain Station (transportation subsidies available by contacting VCAN).
Time: 6:30-8:30pm.
Registration is limited, so if you’re interested please email Stephanie Lim at the Collingwood Neighbourhood or call David Tracey at 604.215.1914
Time to be thinking about that…
February 16, 2009
Time to be thinking about that garden again. Lots of new calendar items related to growing you own food at VanGoGreen http://bit.ly/14MSiE
