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Inner City Economic Strategy at W2 Media Cafe on Sat Sept 22 12-5pm in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
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The Inner City Economic Strategy seeks to bring together the residents of the community, with other residents, businesses, service providers and all levels government.The City of Vancouver is committed to working with the community to create a comprehensive economic strategy which seeks to empower the residents of the Downtown Eastside. Unique populations have to be considered, women, Aboriginal, youth, immigrant and the aging population. This event is open to everybody who wants to contribute to taking ownership over this strategy.
We know we have to collectively develop an ongoing strategy with projects that have real positive outcomes for the residents of the Downtown Eastside and inner-city neighbourhoods.How do we build a sustainable community which enhances the local economy? What type of education, training and employment strategies do we envision? What mix of businesses can we collectively advocate for? How do we get a City of Vancouver procurement policy that supports our collective goals? What opportunities already exist that need nurturing and advancement? Who is already doing this work? How can you get active with social media for your own project, cause or business? Participate, learn tips!
Presenters from local businesses and interested groups. Lunch and organic will be provided.
Display tables showcasing efforts for inclusive economic development will be featured in the Woodward’s Atrium including ALIVE, ICNC, W2, RayCam, and others. We welcome others to this inclusive event!
See you at 12 noon on Saturday!
Autumn Shift Festival 2012 by Mount Pleasant BIA (MPBIA)
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Back by popular demand, the MPBIA is ecstatic to host its 3rd Annual Autumn Shift Festival from noon to 6 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012.
The Autumn Shift Festival reflects the shift in season as well as the on-going shift in our community’s attitude towards embracing sustainability, eating locally, and indulging in urban gardening; all which create the theme for the interactive booths, children’s activities, and street shows, including The Beaumont Studios stage at Main and Broadway featuring some of Vancouver’s hottest DJs, bands and performers.
The MPBIA’s Autumn Shift Festival is a family-friendly street party with great music, fabulous food, fun and free children’s activities, and the chance to meet and mingle with MPBIA friends, neighbours, and business owners.
Fun and themed booths include the Telus World of Science, David Suzuki Foundation, Translink, Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver Giants, BC Hydro, Fortis, Brewery Creek Community Gardens, Kensington Gardens, Fresh Roots Urban Farm, Raw Foods, Habitat for Humanity, The world in a Garden, Garden Works, Bullfrog Power, Sustainable Produce, Backyard Bounty, Mount Pleasant Elementary, Fresh Roots Urban Farm and Yummy Yards.
Other awesome booths to look forward to including Kingsway Honda, The Association of Neighbourhood Houses, Exhibit Apparel, Dulux Paints, National Money Mart, The Archetype, Lucy’s Eastside Diner, Genesis Nutrition, Cobs Bread, Tom Harris Cellular, French Made Bakery, Pallucci Furniture, Bird on a Wire Creations, Mount Pleasant branch – Vancouver Public Library,The Cascade Room, Pacific Angler, Society of St. Vincent de Paul Value Shoppe, Open Door Yoga, The Three Jewels Vancouver Society, just yoga, and Acumama’s Acupuncture.
Vancouver Tap Dance Studio dancers put on a great show!
Cute children hula hooping
Dancing in the streets
Last song of Autumn Shift Festival at the Beaumont stage
Mad Dogg of WoodSquat 2002 speaks on WoodSquat 2012 – 10th Anniversary in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Ten years ago Vancouver’s most famous squat kicked off and impacted the future of the Downtown Eastside. An open community exhibition, screening and dialogue series marks the anniversary and questions the legacy of the autonomous direct action housing initiative over 92 day starting September 15, 2002.
Hendrik Beune of AHA MEDIA and Mad Dogg, one of the original Woodwards Squatters share their reflections and stories 10 years today on Sept 12, 2012
Ron and Dianne Reyes 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary in Vancouver
Congratulations to Ron and Dianne Reyes on their special 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary in Vancouver!
May you always have love, music and magic in your lives! 🙂
Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA with Dianne and Ron Reyes on their 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary!
A shared kiss every time the word “Love” is mentioned or sung! 🙂
PNE – Pacific National Exhibition 2012
Peter of AHA MEDIA says
The PNE, a great institution older than most people in Vancouver. Last weekend I went there with a friend to enjoy the sights (didnt get a ride pass, I get sick on those) and eat those little doughnuts!
We started off eating some food, trying a Deep Fried Mars Bar, sumptuous chicken from Henry’s BBQ, and popcorn shrimp. Great food!
Next was the world-famous Superdogs. From dancing to Frisbee catching, these dogs were awesome. Afterwards, we even got to go down and meet the dogs; there was one dog there bigger than myself, he was massive.
From Superdogs, we went to the animal barns, so many neat animals. From huge cows and Clydesdale horses to tiny rabbits and even smaller bees. The baby ducks were especially cute.
Next stop was the Peking Acrobats who performed many amazing stunts, one of them even stacked 10 (or more, I didnt count but it was a lot) chairs into one giant tower then did handstands at the top, amazing! Unfortunately, after the acrobats,we had to leave.
We did leave with many great memories and some very delicious mini donuts. Speaking of donuts, the stand where we stand there and watch as the machine deep fried the delicious rings of goodness and then they were scooped up by the attendant and bagged for your pleasure. We had 5 bags of them.
See you next year PNE!! 🙂
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