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Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen handing out food at Main and Hastings in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)

June 29, 2009 Leave a comment

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In this video, Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen hands out meals between Carnergie Centre and the Health Contact Centre on Sunday June 28, 2009 to hungry residents in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) http://www.gurunanaksfreekitchen.com/FAQ.aspx

This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter.

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AHA MEDIA meets Colorado Church volunteers giving away Free hot dogs in Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver Downtown Eastside on June 9, 2009

June 12, 2009 Leave a comment

AHA MEDIA was strolling by Oppenheimer Park when they noticed a food lineup  gathering near the Clubhouse

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In the photo below, AHA MEDIA spoke with Julie Ann DeBoer and found out that they were all the way from Colorado! They were visiting our area for a few days and were here to provide food and drink for Park residents today 🙂

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In this video, kind Church volunteers give out grilled hot dogs, potato salad and beverages to hungry and happy area residents at Oppenheimer Park  in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES). Julie Ann Deboer identifies that they are from Colorado when asked by a hungry person in the food lineup.

This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter.

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In this video, kind Church volunteers from Colorado give out grilled hot dogs, potato salad and beverages to hungry and happy area residents at Oppenheimer Park in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES). A very polite young man identifies that some of his fellow volunteers are from Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in North Western Colorado.  Ken Glofcheskie of AHA MEDIA speaks about how it’s a good thing that people are trying to help the less fortunate.

This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter.

To see 31 photos, please see our Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahamedia/sets/72157619646159576/

Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA receives a free sample bottle at Vitamin Water Giveaway at the corner of Georgia and Granville in Vancouver

May 29, 2009 Leave a comment

Peter Davies, Event Reporter of AHA MEDIA was pleased as punch to receive free sample bottles of Vitamin Water from the Giveaway in front of  the London Drugs at the corner of Georgia and Granville Streets in Vancouver.

One great thing of note is that even some familiar Vancouver Downtown Eastside neighbors of ours, were able to enjoy the great free sample bottles of Vitamin Water!

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Thanks to Vitamin Water for quenching our thirst on this hot sunny day! 🙂

Free BBQ sponsored Vancouver Community College at Victory Square – Sunday May 31

May 28, 2009 Leave a comment

AHA MEDIA is glad to see that there were be a free BBQ sponsored by Vancouver Community College and Central City Foundation at Victory Square on Sunday May 31st

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DTES NH presents “Express Yourself” – a photography workshop for the Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES )

May 28, 2009 Leave a comment

Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House

#501 East Hastings [@Jackson]

hosts

“Express Yourself”

Photography

Workshops

 

Saturday May 30th

                                                       Noon  &  1:30pm

 

You’ll get-

Workshops focused on using disposable cameras.

Welcoming atmosphere & healthy snacks.

 Learn some hints to use in the upcoming

PIVOT contest.

 

The DTES NH acknowledges and honours the fact that our community lies within the Traditional Territory of the Coast Salish people.