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8TH ANNUAL CORN FESTIVAL – Latin-American community’s corn harvest celebration in Vancouver
via The Grandview Woodland Food Connection
The Grandview Woodland Food Connection and Britannia Community Centre are pleased to co-host the 8th Annual Corn Festival with the Canada El Salvador Action Network. This Festival is a popular event within the Latin American community here in Vancouver, celebrating the social, cultural,and political importance of corn to the people’s of Latin America.
Increasingly, genetically modified corn, much of it imported from the US, is threatening the biodiversity of indigenous varieties and corn, the sovereignty of corn growers, and ultimately of food security in Latin America. In response, communities around Latin America are struggling to re-appropriate corn as a vital and healthy food crop and important cultural identifier.
Join us on Sat. Sept 10th, 11 -5pm at Britannia Community Centre, Gym D for a wonderful fiesta celebrating corn in all its tasty forms. Share fun, music, song and food. This is an all ages Fiesta and all are welcome!
Came and share in the the Latin-American community’s corn harvest celebration. Free family fun! Enjoy a day of Latin-American art and entertainment and try delicious ethnic dishes like pupusas, tamales, tostadas and more. Check out the kid’s zone and the yearly “Queen of Corn” contest for girls.
Celebrating International Bacon Day 2011 at Save On Meats in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA writes
Today being “International Bacon Day“, I thought it best to go to and write about a place that is known for its delicious meats and decent prices. I am of course talking about Save On Meats (Next to the Army and Navy store on Hastings). Myself and 2 friends made our way to the back of the crowded restaurant and relaxed in a clean booth as we perused the menu. We decided on Grilled Cheese and Bacon sandwiches with sides of Mashed Potatoes and Bacon of course. We topped this off with bacon and chocolate milkshakes (very delicious by the way). The sandwiches were very tasty and just enough to fill us without being too much. The milkshakes to my surprise tasted very little like bacon but had a very nice aftertaste of smoky bacon that was delicious. Surprisingly we only payed approx. $10 each for this meal. If you are looking for a good place to eat with a simple menu and delicious food, I suggest you check out Save On Meats, you will not be disappointed.
Mmm bacon! So good to the last bite!
Alley Health Fair 2011 at 100 Block East Hastings on Thurs Sept 15 10AM – 2PM in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
A celebration of healthy living and nutrition in the Downtown Eastside, from hair cuts to HIV testing, from blood pressure to pedal-powered smoothies
The Alley Health Fair wants to increase awareness of healthy living possibilities among DTES residents. Be sure to visit them on Thursday, Sept 15 10AM-2PM
Alley Health Fair
100 Block East Hastings
Food, Acupuncture, Massage, Smoothies, Giveaways, Health Info and Testing!
After the Fair, VSSL will host Street Soccer starting at 2:30pm at Oppenheimer Park
PHS Showers at Trillium Park in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
PHS Showers at Trillium Park
Open Monday to Friday 7-9am:
Towels, soap, and shampoo provided, coffee served.
Harm Reduction 101 at LifeSkills Centre in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Harm Reduction 101
This course includes 6 seminars: Each seminar counts as one credit. Classes run every Friday on a six week cycle so if you miss one you can catch it the next time. After finishing all 6 credits, you will receive a certificate of completion.
September 9: Nasal Naloxone
September 16: Overdose Response
September 23: Reduction of Infection/Basic Hygiene
September 30: Needle Distribution
October 7: CPR Training
October 14: HIV/Aids/Hep C: The Skinny
Fridays @ 10am
Lifeskills Centre 412 E. Cordova
Register in person at the lifeskills centre between 10am and 4pm,
Monday to Friday
$3 honorarium and snacks
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