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AHA MEDIA films at “Rocker for Rio” fundraiser for Homeless World Cup 2010 in Brazil

September 1, 2010 Leave a comment

AHA MEDIA filmed at “Rocker for Rio” fundraiser for Homeless World Cup 2010 in Brazil at Doolin’s Pub in Vancouver

Peter Zhou with Don Davies, MP for Vancouver Kingsway

Peter Zhou of Team Canada for Homeless World Cup 2010 in Brazil shaking hands with Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA who was an original Vancouver Dream Catcher Street Soccer Player and won a Gold Medal!

In this video, Sarah Blyth speaks to members of Team Canada who are going to Homeless World Cup in Brazil at the Rocker for Rio fundraiser at Doolin’s Pub in Vancouver

In this video, members of Team Canada who are going to Homeless World Cup in Brazil cheer together at the Rocker for Rio fundraiser at Doolin’s Pub in Vancouver

Peter Davies with Coach Alan Bates

Sarah Blyth, Liz Evans, Kevin King and Patrick

In this video, members of Team Canada who are going to Homeless World Cup 2010 in Brazil get handshakes and heartfelt congratulations at the Rocker for Rio fundraiser at Doolin’s Pub in Vancouver

Donations via website http://www.portlandfc.ca/portland_sponsors.html

AHA MEDIA meets Angel, a guinea pig at LifeSkills Centre in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)

September 1, 2010 Leave a comment

AHA MEDIA was pleased to meet Angel, a guinea pig who is a beloved furry member of LifeSKills Centre in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)

Jennifer is a proud mommy to her guinea pig Angel

Jennifer and Robert Milton are proud of their baby!

Micky laughs as she holds Angel in her arms

Jennifer is very loving to Angel

Angel plays Peek a boo!

AHA MEDIA films at Gourmet Texas BBQ with UGM and Glowbal Restaurant group at Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver Downtown Eastside

August 10, 2010 2 comments

On Tuesday, August 10thUnion Gospel Mission will partner with the Glowbal Restaurant Group to a serve thousands of free gourmet BBQ meals to the people of the Downtown Eastside.

Hungry folks lined up for the delicious meals prepared by chefs of Glowbal Restaurant Group

The newly renovated Oppenheimer Park will be packed with guests enjoying a mouth-watering menu of BBQ chicken, beef brisket, ribs, potato salad, coleslaw, corn bread, baked beans, iced tea and butter tart bars for desert, all prepared by six chefs – one from each Glowbal Group Restaurants.

In the next photo and video, April Smith of AHA MEDIA speaks with J. Stewart, Manager of Communications & Media Relations at UGM and during the Texas BBQ in Oppenheimer Park


This video was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera Fujifilm S200EXR. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

Below is a photo of J and Randy of UGM

Happy folks enjoying their mouth watering meals!

A special Children’s section of Oppenheimer Park enabled kids to play games

Many people enjoyed their time together as a community

Music provided by DJ Free Lance with Pher on Drum got Downtown Eastside folks dancing!

In this video, Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) folks dance to “Don’t Stop till You get Enough”  during UGM and Glowbal Group Texas BBQ in Oppenheimer Park

In this video, Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) folks dance to the song “Love Shack” during UGM and Glowbal Group Texas BBQ in Oppenheimer Park

In this video, Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) folks dance to the song “Celebration” during UGM and Glowbal Group Texas BBQ in Oppenheimer Park

In this video, Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) folks dance to “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson and “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles during UGM and Glowbal Group Texas BBQ in Oppenheimer Park

A Gourmet BBQ for the Downtown Eastside: Glowbal Restaurant Group partners with Union Gospel Mission

August 10, 2010 Leave a comment

On Tuesday, August 10thUnion Gospel Mission will partner with the Glowbal Restaurant Group to a serve thousands of free gourmet BBQ meals to the people of the Downtown Eastside. The newly renovated Oppenheimer Park will be packed with guests enjoying a mouth-watering menu of BBQ chicken, beef brisket, ribs, potato salad, coleslaw, corn bread, baked beans, iced tea and butter tart bars for desert, all prepared by six chefs – one from each Glowbal Group Restaurants.

“With this event, we are strengthening our partnership with the Union Gospel Mission,” says Glowbal Collection Proprietor, Emad Yacoub.  “A Texas BBQ is a high-spirit way to support outreach workers and connect with Vancouver’s people in difficulty and need.”

Union Gospel Mission president Bill Mollard says, “For UGM, the process of helping someone off the street often starts with a meal. So when the Glowbal Group approached us about hosting a gourmet BBQ this summer, it was a natural fit. What impresses me about the Glowbal team is that they’re taking what they’re passionate about – which is really good food – and sharing that passion with those who may never otherwise experience a meal like this.”

Where:

Oppenheimer Park (Cordova Street between Dunlevy and Jackson)

Google Maps link to location: http://bit.ly/aPbrMP

When:

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

10:00am – 4:00pm

Media are welcome to photograph and start interviews from 9:30am, with the first meal served just after 10:00am.

About UGM:

Union Gospel Mission has been reaching hungry, hurting, and homeless men, women, youth, and children for nearly 70 years. Through its 8 locations in Metro Vancouver and the city of Mission, UGM provides counseling, education, safe housing, and alcohol and drug recovery to those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. The heart of the mission is to demonstrate God’s transforming love, ease the burden of the most vulnerable, rebuild the lives of the broken, and offer dignity to those who feel cast aside. UGM is a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. To find out more, visitwww.ugm.ca.

Hook, an artist in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside

August 6, 2010 8 comments

AHA MEDIA meets Hook, an artist in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside

Hook says…

If  anyone interested in my art work and would like to contact me

You can reach me at 604-687-0005 and leave me a message.