Local Vancouver charity will provide 600 Christmas hampers to single moms and help to complete funding for Downtown Eastside subsidized housing WHEN: Tuesday December 9th from 9.00am – 1:00pm WHERE: 701 East Cordova St. in Vancouver (@Heatley) WHAT: Cause We Care supporters, volunteers, board of directors and founder Andrea Thomas Hill will be stuffing and … Read more
Does your list includes the most difficult to buy for during the holiday season? No worries we’ve got you covered, even if… “I’ll be happy with whatever I get” “I really don’t need anything” “Thanks, another tie” “These florescent socks sure stand out” “Well if I lose a few pounds it will fit perfectly” “That … Read more
A Musical Night To Remember! When: Saturday Dec. 13th at 7:30 pm (Sunday Dec. 14th SOLD OUT) Where: Canadian Memorial Church – 1825 W 16th Ave, Vancouver Tickets: $25 adults, $22.00 seniors and students $15 children under 12 www.universalgospelchoir.ca. The Universal Gospel Choir is back once again to wow the audiences with their upbeat singing … Read more
VanDusen Botanical Garden—one of North America’s top public gardens—kicks off the holiday season with the launch of Festival of Lights (FOL). With more than 100,000 visitors in December 2013, FOL is one of Vancouver’s most popular winter events and a holiday tradition for many. More than one million lights will decorate four hectares (10 … Read more
Revellers Can Ring in the New Year in Style at L’Abattoir What: Fans of Gastown’s French-inspired dining destination, L’Abattoir, can now ring in the New Year while enjoying simple flavours in a refined setting. On December 31, 2014 L’Abattoir is offering up two ways for guests to experience its elegant menu, all while celebrating 2015. When: December 31, 2014 Private dining … Read more
The holiday spirit is in the air! Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair, Got Craft?, is celebrating its 16th show at the Maritime Labour Centre from December 13-14, 2014. “The holiday show includes 25% new vendors,” says Andrea Tong-Tucker, one half of the husband-wife production team. “As well, there are new free DIY workshops by Delish General Store, Small Wonder, … Read more
Celebrate with Two Rooms of Speakeasy Drinks, Dining and Music Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar is pleased to announce a very special New Year’s Eve celebration with Vancouver Jazz impresario Cory Weeds. The night will be a throwback to the days of Chicago speakeasies and supper clubs with live jazz and blues and delicious food … Read more
Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s hotel and event tickets on sale now The trees are dressed, light displays are up, and Vancouver chefs and organizers are gearing up for Canada’s largest food and drink festival. Presented by Tourism Vancouver, the 13th annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival is a little over a month away – and … Read more
Brentwood ushers in the true spirit of Christmas with 24 Days of Giving Daily prizes, #selfieswithsanta contest and random acts of kindness lined up for December 1-24, 2014 It’s the most wonderful (and charitable) time of the year! Starting today, Brentwood is getting in the festive spirit with 24 Days of Giving, a social media … Read more
Dress for Success Vancouver is a community empowering women into the workforce by providing them with professional attire, career services and skills development programs. Please consider supporting one woman through our programs by giving on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014. www.dfsvancouver.org GivingTuesday is a new Canadian movement to give back, to support causes you believe in … Read more