March 8-12 | Forensic Science for Kids
March 9, 2010
Want to learn more about how the police use fingerprints, bullets, bugs, impressions or blood to solve crimes?
During Spring Break (March 8-13, 2010), the Police Museum will be offering numerous workshops and drop-in activities exploring the science of contemporary police work.
The themed workshops require reservations, but you can also drop by the Museum anytime during Spring Break to try solve a crime with your family.
An arresting experience. We are located at 240 E. Cordova, Vancouver.
For more information, call 604-665-3346 or visit vancouverpolicemuseum.ca.
Date: Monday Mar 08, 2010 to Friday Mar 12, 2010
Times: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Vancouver Police Museum, 240 E. Cordova, Vancouver
Contact: Samantha Wagner 604-665-3346
March 24 | Walking Tour – Downtown South
March 9, 2010
The Gathering Place presents a Free Walking Tours – Vancouvers’ Downtown South
Join us in the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown South and tour unique architecture and public art.
Learn about historical and other fun facts.
- Find out how Davie Street was named
- Visit an 8 foot Haida pole designed by well known Haida carver Bill Reid
- Learn about diverse architecture including: Pre WWI; Art Deco; the Moderne style of the Vogue Theatre, a National Historic site; and present day contemporary
And Much, Much More!
The organizer says the tour is appropriate for any age, but the inforomation is geared to youth and adults
When: Wednesdays March 17 & 24 from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon
Where: The Gathering Place Community Centre, corner of Helmcken Street and Seymour Street, Vancouver
Admission is FREE !
March 17 | Walking Tour – Downtown South
March 9, 2010
The Gathering Place presents a Free Walking Tours – Vancouvers’ Downtown South
Join us in the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown South and tour unique architecture and public art.
Learn about historical and other fun facts.
- Find out how Davie Street was named
- Visit an 8 foot Haida pole designed by well known Haida carver Bill Reid
- Learn about diverse architecture including: Pre WWI; Art Deco; the Moderne style of the Vogue Theatre, a National Historic site; and present day contemporary
And Much, Much More!
The organizer says the tour is appropriate for any age, but the inforomation is geared to youth and adults.
When: Wednesdays March 17 & 24 from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon
Where: The Gathering Place Community Centre, corner of Helmcken Street and Seymour Street, Vancouver
Admission is FREE !
March 8-12 | Spring Break at the Space Centre
February 19, 2010
The H.R. Macmillan Space Centre is offering extra-special Spring Break activities between 11am – 2pm, along with its full program schedule between 10am – 5pm.
For more, visit www.spacecentre.ca
Feb 11 – Mar 21 | Vancouver Pride House
February 5, 2010
PRIDE house Vancouver is located at Qmunity- BC’s Queer Resource Centre. Here is the operational hub of the PRIDE House Vancouver experience where you will find friendly PRIDE House ambassadors who can tell you all about all that is fabulously queer in Vancouver. We also will have on hand immigration and refugee experts with a wealth of knowledge and resources for you.
Open Feb. 11 – Mar. 21 2010
Feb 13 | Chicken & Egg Dance
February 5, 2010
A perennial favourite family event that benefits local food organizations returns this year on February 13.
This time around, a trio of non-profits bring an evening of good old-fashioned country fun to the city for the 9th Annual Chicken and Egg Dance held at the Capri Hall.
The BC Association for Regenerative Agriculture, Farm Folk City Folk and Vancouver Farmers Markets join forces to raise money to further their work promoting and supporting local food production.
Saturday, February 13, 2010 6-11pm.
Location: Subud Centre/Capri Hall, 3925 Fraser Street at King Edward in Vancouver
Adults: $12, Kids (6-12 yrs) $6, Kids 5 and under – Free
Family Fun – no alcohol. Dance to the Sybaritic String Band
Farm-friendly snacks for sale.
Tickets are available in advance at Vancouver Winter Farmers Markets (January 16, 30 & February 13) through the Vancouver Farmers Markets office and online at www.eatlocal.org
Tickets also available at the door. Cash & Debit accepted.
Mar 13 | Salmon Friendly Gardens Seminar
January 11, 2010
Make your neighbourhood a better place and start something healthier for you and the salmon in your backyard!
This workshop style seminar will have speakers present practical solutions for:
- Carving a vegie patch out of your lawn
- Rethinking weeds: how to make delicious salads
- Gardening for wildlife
- Greener Gardening: alternatives to pesticides
Refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration required.
Contact: Kim Greenwood, 604-532-3513, email: kgreenwood@tol.ca
Date: March 13, 2010
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Township of Langley Civic Facility, Fraser River Presentation Theatre
20388 65 avenue, Langley
Feb 11 – 21 | Bamboo Welcome Gates
January 11, 2010
Bamboo Welcome Gates is an installation in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown during the 2010 Winter Games where visitors and residents to Zodiac Square will be invited to write Welcome World Wishes for an athlete and/or country.
Wishes will be created and placed onto the Bamboo-Cedar Gateways in colourful red, water-resistant envelopes and be read everyday to groups of visiting school children and Olympic visitors.
Date: Feb 11-21, 2010
Location: Chinatown – Zodiac Square – 50 Pender Street East
Feb 6 – Mar 20 | CONNNECT – our community our art our show
January 11, 2010
CONNECT our community our art our show is a unique art celebration, a joint art show organized in partnership by Coast Mental Health and The Gathering Place in a typical Vancouver community.
Feb 5 – Mar 20
February times: 1 pm – 8 pm
March times: Wed Sat 1 pm – 6 pm
CONNECT unites artists from different walks of life: The art comes from the people in the neighbourhood; from those using the social services, residents, small business employees and many others with ties to the community.
Presenting the wealth of talent in the Downtown South of Vancouver, the exhibition demonstrates an extraordinary exchange of ideas between people from complete different backgrounds.
Some of them have never connected before in any way, until their artistic creations met in this show. Now, they are collaborators in arts, contributing to the cultural development of the community and the entire city of Vancouver.
www.coastmentalhealth.com
Date: Saturday Feb 06, 2010 to Saturday Mar 20, 2010
Contact: Patricia Wiggins at 604-675-2327 604-675-2327
Location: The Gathering Place at 609 Helmcken Street
February times: 1 pm – 8 pm
March times: Wed-Sat 1 pm – 6 pm
Jan 27 | Success in Song: 3 1/2 Minute Miracles
January 11, 2010
The 54th Langara College Community Lecture series presents Andrea Smith and Dave Lidstone. Songs can empower, motivate and inspire.
They can move people to action. The effect that a simple song can have on the world is real and tangible.
“Just Duets” pays tribute to songwriters who have created music and lyrics that make you think about the ordinary and remember the remarkable, that chronicle a social attitude, a mood, a movement, an historical event, and that teach you something about the world or about yourself.
Join us for an hour of harmonies – voice, guitar and the power of a “successful” song.
Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Langara College.
Contact: Marketing & Communications 604-331-4044
Date: Jan 27, 2010
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
