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A Gourmet BBQ for the Downtown Eastside: Glowbal Restaurant Group partners with Union Gospel Mission
On Tuesday, August 10th, Union 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.
Street Soccer Samba – National Street Soccer Canada Championship July 23 – 25, 2010 in Oppenheimer Park, Vancouver
Teams all over will participate in a National Street Soccer Canada Championship including Portland FC and Eastside Sun Eagles at the Grand Re-opening of Oppenheimer Park on July 23 -25, 2010
Below is photo of Portland FC and Eastside Sun Eagles with Vancouver Parks Board Commissioner Sarah Blyth
Below is a livestream video of Coach Alan Bates, Vancouver Parks Board Commissioner Sarah Blyth and Paul Gregory of Street Soccer Canada giving a rousing speech on the history of Street Soccer in Vancouver and words of encouragement.
The pre-ceeding photos and video was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a mobile cameraphone – Nokia N97 mini. AHA MEDIA is currently exploring mobile media production through the lens of mobile cameraphone
Oppenheimer Park Re-Opening in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) on Sat July 24, 11 AM – 2PM
The public is invited to the official opening celebration of the redesigned 0.98 hectare Oppenheimer Park. The event will include welcome speeches, BBQ, cake and entertainment.
11 am – 2 pm
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Oppenheimer Park
488 Powell Street @Jackson Street
“Oppenheimer Park has a rich history and is the hub of many community events and celebrations, as well as being the backyard for local residents. Now it’s an even more beautiful green space,” says Park Board Commissioner Sarah Blyth.
The upgrades to the park, which cost approximately $2.5-million, include a new field house and washrooms, universally accessible walkways, children’s playground, sports court with a basketball hoop, horseshoe pitch, patio spaces, picnic tables and seating areas, central lawn area, trees and flowers, sub-surface drainage and a new irrigation system.
http://vancouver.ca/parks/news/2010/100721_oppenheimerpark.htm
5,000 BBQ meals by Union Gospel Mission for Summer BBQ at Oppenheimer Park
Oppenheimer Park to be filled with laughter, fun and 5,000 BBQ meals at Union Gospel Mission Summer BBQ
What: On Saturday, July 17, Union Gospel Mission will serve its largest meal of the year: a massive, inner-city BBQ with 5,000 meals for the Downtown Eastside community. Men, women and children will feast on hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks and refreshments as they enjoy live music and entertainment. The supervised kids’ carnival area will have face-painting, water balloons, cotton candy and a classic carnival bouncy-house.
When: Saturday, July 17, 2010, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Where: Oppenheimer Park (Cordova Street between Dunlevy and Jackson)
Google Maps link to location: http://bit.ly/aPbrMP
Why: A great event for Downtown Eastside individuals and families, the BBQ also gives UGM outreach workers the chance to build relationships and trust with those in need.
Heads-up: Second BBQ in August!
Thanks to the generosity of the Glowbal Restaurant Group, UGM will host a second summer BBQ on August 10th. After the success of Glowbal’s Table for 2000 gourmet Christmas meal for the Downtown Eastside last December, Glowbal approached UGM about throwing a huge Texas-style BBQ. Prepared by all six of Glowbal’s executive chefs, the meal will feature a menu of braised beef brisket, slow roasted baby back ribs, chipotle BBQ chicken, and more. Besides being a truly unique treat for Downtown Eastside residents, this BBQ will give UGM Outreach workers another chance to connect with locals in a casual, open environment.
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, visit www.ugm.ca.
AHA MEDIA is pleased to help announce “Oppenheimer Park HomeGround Workshops”
Oppenheimer Park HomeGround Workshops
Are you interested in collaborating with other artists to produce large scale artworks to be displayed at this year’s HomeGround Event?
Facilitated workshops are being offered at Gallery Gachet every Wednesday afternoon leading up to the event. Come join us! 1pm – 3pm Wednesday Gallery Gachet 88 East Cordova Vancouver BC 604 687 2468
Priority will be given to artists who are residents of the Downtown Eastside.
HomeGround Event is organized by Carnegie Centre and Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House
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