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March 21, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm
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Archived News Items - July 2010 to December 2023
February 2024
February 3, Saturday: Balcony, Container and Small Space Gardening
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at False Creek Community Center
February 4, Sunday: Introduction to Seed Saving
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Trout Lake Community Center
February 4, Sunday: Growing Superfoods
2:45 PM - 4:45 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
February 7, Wednesday: Introduction to Seed Saving CANCELLED
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Kensington Community Center
February 9, Friday: DIY Crochet Dishcloths
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
February 10, Saturday: DIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts CANCELLED
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
February 10, Saturday: Gardening in a Changing Climate CANCELLED
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at West End Community Center
February 15, Thursday: Hydroponics 101 CANCELLED
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
February 15, Thursday: Kits Village Recycling Depot
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
February 18, Sunday: WE Garden Club: Mason Bees
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at West End Community Center
February 21, Wednesday: Permaculture Vancouver February Meetup
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
February 24, Saturday: DIY Beeswax Wraps and Zero Waste in the Kitchen
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Coal Harbour Community Center
February 25, Sunday: DIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Kensington Community Center
February 26, Monday: Grow Your Own Microgreens
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
February 28, Wednesday: Intro to Indoor Vertical Gardening
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
March 2024
March 5, Tuesday: Intro to Indoor Vertical Gardening
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at False Creek Community Center
March 7, Thursday: Mini-Macrame Wall Hangings
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Coal Harbour Community Center
March 9, Saturday: Grow Your Own Microgreens
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
March 10, Sunday: Planning Your Spring Garden
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Trout Lake Community Center
March 10, Sunday: Gardening in a Changing Climate
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
March 11, Monday: DIY Beeswax Wraps and Zero Waste in the Kitchen
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Kensington Community Center
March 13, Wednesday: Menu Planning, Meal Prep and Mason Jar Salads
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
March 14, Thursday: Recycling Depot
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
March 15, Friday: Hydroponics 101
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
March 16, Saturday: Balcony, Container and Small Space Gardening
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at West End Community Center
March 16, Saturday: Growing Superfoods
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
March 17, Sunday: WE Garden Club: Topic TBD
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at West End Community Center
March 17, Sunday: Collaborative and Community Gardening Opportunities Information Session
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM at West End Community Center
March 20, Wednesday: Permaculture Vancouver March Meetup: Topic TBD (@McBride)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
March 22, Friday: DIY Beeswax Wraps and Zero Waste in the Kitchen
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
March 23, Saturday: Collaborative and Community Gardening Opportunities Information Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
March 24, Sunday: DIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
January 2024
January 18, Thursday: Cordage and Coiled Basket
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center RESCHEDULED To February 29
January 20, Saturday: DIY Beeswax Wraps
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at False Creek Community Center
January 20, Saturday: Gardening in a Changing Climate CANCELLED
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Coal Harbour Community Center
January 23, Tuesday: Grow Your Own Microgreens
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
January 27, Saturday: Menu Planning, Meal Prep and Mason Jar Salads CANCELLED
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
January 28, Sunday: Hydroponics 101 CANCELLED
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at West End Community Center
January 30, Tuesday: Grow Your Own Microgreens CANCELLED
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
January 30, Tuesday: Beeswax Wraps
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Douglas Park Community Centre
December 2023
December 1, Friday: Growing Superfoods
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
December 2, Saturday: Gardening in a Changing Climate
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
December 2, Saturday: Planning Your Spring Garden
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at West End Community Center
December 3, Sunday: West End Urban Garden Club Holiday Celebration
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at West End Community Center
December 3, Sunday: Holiday Workshop: Edible Holiday Gifts in Mason Jars
2:45 PM - 4:45 PM at Coal Harbour Community Center
December 5, Tuesday: Intro to Indoor Vertical Gardening
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
December 6, Wednesday: Holiday Workshop: DIY Beeswax Wraps
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
December 7, Thursday: Grow Your Own Microgreens
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
December 8, Friday: Holiday Workshop: DIY Crochet Dishcloths
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kensington Community Center
December 9, Saturday: Holiday Workshop: DIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at False Creek Community Center
December 12, Tuesday: Holiday Workshop: Edible Holiday Gifts in Mason Jars
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
December 14, Thursday: Recycling Depot
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
November 2023
November 4, Saturday: Holiday Workshop DIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
November 8, Wednesday: Holiday Workshop Mini-Macrame Wall Hangings
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
November 9, Thursday: Crafted Tea Making
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kensington Community Center
November 12, Sunday: Planting with the Moon Phases
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at West End Community Center
November 15, Wednesday: Permaculture Vancouver November Meetup: Sprouting Seeds (@McBride)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
November 16, Thursday: Recycling Depot
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
November 16, Thursday: Grow Your Own Sprouts and Microgreens
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at False Creek Community Center
November 18, Saturday: Holiday Workshop: DIY Beeswax Wraps
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
November 19, Sunday: WE Garden Club: Looking Ahead to 2024
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at West End Community Center
November 22, Wednesday: Holiday Workshop: DIY Crochet Dishcloths
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
November 23, Thursday: Crafted Tea Making
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
November 25, Saturday: Grow Your Own Microgreens
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
November 25, Saturday: Mini-Macrame Wall Hangings
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Coal Harbour Community Center
November 26, Sunday: Holiday Workshop: DIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
October 2023
*Cancelled* October 3, Tuesday: Making Incense and Flower Essences
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
*Cancelled* October 4, Wednesday: Making Beeswax Salves
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
October 11, Wednesday: Making Incense and Flower Essences
6:30 PM 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
October 11, Wednesday: Seed Exchange
6:00 - 7:00 PM at Vancouver Public Library Fraserview Branch
October 13, Friday: Mandala of Dreams and Nature
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kensington Community Center
October 14, Saturday: Balcony, Container and Small Space Gardening
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
October 14, Saturday: Growing Superfoods
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
October 15, Sunday: WE Garden Club: Countertop Kitchen Garden
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at West End Community Center
October 16, Monday: Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
October 18, Wednesday: Permaculture Vancouver October Meetup: Countertop Kitchen Garden (@McBride)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at McBride Fieldhouse Park (2049 Waterloo St)
October 19, Thursday: Recycling Depot
6:00 PM 7:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
October 19, Thursday: Intro to Indoor Vertical Gardening
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
October 23, Monday: Making Beeswax Salves
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
*cancelled* October 24, Tuesday: DIY Crochet Dishcloths
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Coal Harbour Community Center
October 26, Thursday: Grow Your Own Microgreens
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
October 30, Monday: Making Beeswax Salves
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at False Creek Community Center
September 2023
*cancelled* September 9, Saturday: DIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at False Creek Community Center
*cancelled* September 10, Sunday: DIY Beeswax Wraps
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Kensington Community Center
*rescheduled* September 11, Monday: Making Incense and Flower Essences
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
*cancelled* September 12, Tuesday: Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
September 13, Wednesday: Balcony, Container and Small Space Gardening
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Joe Fortes Library
September 14, Thursday: Recycling Depot
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
September 15, Friday: DIY Crochet Dishcloths
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
September 16, Saturday: Introduction to Seed Saving
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Coal Harbour Community Center
September 16, Saturday: Growing Superfoods
2:45 PM - 4:45 PM at West Point Grey Library
*cancelled* September 17, Sunday: Gardening in a Changing Climate
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at West Point Grey Community Center (Aberthau)
September 17, Sunday: WE Garden Club: Growing Microgreens
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at Intro to Indoor Vertical Gardening
*cancelled* September 17, Sunday: Introduction to Seed Saving
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
September 19, Tuesday: Intro to Indoor Vertical Gardening
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
September 20, Wednesday: Permaculture Vancouver September Meetup: Growing Microgreens (@McBride)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at McBride Park Field House (2049 Waterloo St)
September 23, Saturday: Mini-Macrame Wall Hangings
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
September 26, Tuesday: Grow Your Own Sprouts and Microgreens
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Trout Lake Community Center
August 2023
*cancelled* August 3, Thursday: Indian Style Cool Summer Drinks
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
August 9, Wednesday: Zero Waste in the Kitchen and DIY Beeswax Wraps
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
August 10, Thursday: Mason Jar Salads and Meal Planning
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
August 13, Sunday: West End Urban Garden Club - Countertop Kitchen Gardens
11:30 - 1:00 PM at West End Community Center
August 17, Thursday: Kits Village August Plastic Recycling Depot
6:00 - 7:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Centre (South Patio: North-East Corner of 12th Ave and Larch St)
July 1 - August 26, Saturdays weekly: Aberthau Community Gardening
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center (Aberthau)
July 2023
*July 4, Tuesday: Introduction to Drip Irrigation and Vertical Gardening (hands-on)
6:00 - 9:00 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (with West Point Grey Community Center)
Cancelled*July 5, Wednesday: Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
Cancelled*July 7, Friday: Indian Style Cool Summer Drinks
6:30 - 8:30 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (collaboration with West Point Grey Community Center)
*July 6, Thursday: Native Edibles Talk and Walk
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
July 8, Saturday: Seed Saving 101
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Kensington Library
*July 8, Saturday: Khatsahlano Street Party - VV Tabling @Premier David Eby's booth
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM at West 4th Ave
*July 8 - August 26, Weekly Saturdays: Kitsilano Community Gardening
1:45 - 3:45 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
*July 10, Monday: Mini-Macrame Wall Hangings
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
July 11, Tuesday: Container and Windowsill Gardening
5:45 - 7:45 PM at Champlain Library
July 12, Wednesday: Growing Fall Peas and Greens
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Renfrew Library
July 13, Thursday: Kits Village July Plastic Recycling Depot
6:00 - 7:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Centre (South Patio: North-East Corner of 12th Ave and Larch St)
July 16, Sunday: West End Urban Garden Club - Indoor Herb Gardens
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at West End Community Center
July 19, Wednesday: Permaculture Vancouver July Meetup - Indoor Herb Garden
6:30 - 8:30 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (collaboration with West Point Grey Community Center)
July 21, Friday: Indian Style Cool Summer Drinks
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
July 25, Tuesday: DIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Coal Harbour Community Center
July 26, Wednesday: DIY Crochet Dishcloths
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
June 2023
June 1, Thursday: DIY Planter Box Giveaway
5:00 - 6:00 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (with West Point Grey Community Center)
June 4, Sunday: Zero Waste in the Kitchen and Beeswax Wraps
1:00 - 3:00 PM at West End Community Center
June 6, Tuesday: Drip Irrigation for a Waterwise Garden
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
June 8, Thursday: Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
June 10, Saturday: Grow Your Own Microgreens (Demonstration only)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Kerrisdale Library
June 11, Sunday: West End Urban Garden Club, This month - Growing Great Tomatoes
1:00 - 2:30 PM at West End Community Center
June 12, Wednesday: Cordage for Kids
4:00 - 5:00 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (with West Point Grey Community Center)
June 12, Wednesday: Hapa-Zome for Kids
5:15 - 6:15 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (with West Point Grey Community Center)
June 12, Monday: Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder
6:30 - 8:30 PM at False Creek Community Center
June 13, Tuesday: Making Incense and Flower Essences
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Collingwood Library
June 13, Tuesday: Making Jute and Wool Baskets
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
June 15 Wednesday: Kits Village May Plastic Recycling Depot
6:00 - 7:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Centre (South Patio: North-East Corner of 12th Ave and Larch St)
*cancelled* June 17, Saturday: Growing Superfoods
10:00AM - 12:00PM at Coal Harbour Community Center
*cancelled* June 18, Sunday: Growing Superfoods
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
*cancelled* June 20, Tuesday: Playing in the Dirt (Children's workshop)
10:00 - 10:50 AM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (with West Point Grey Community Center)
*cancelled* June 20, Tuesday: Seed Hunters (Children's workshop)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (with West Point Grey Community Center)
June 20, Tuesday: Native Edibles Talk and Walk
5:30 - 7:30 PM at Fraserview Library
June 20, Tuesday: Indian Style Cool Summer Drinks
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
*April 1 - June 24, Weekly Saturdays: Kitsilano Community Gardening
1:45 - 3:45 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
*May 6 - June 24, Saturdays weekly: Aberthau Community Gardening
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center (Aberthau)
*June 21, Wednesday: Permaculture Vancouver June Meetup
6:30 - 8:30 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse
*June 21, Wednesday: Gardening in a Changing Climate
5:30 - 7:30 PM at Dunbar Library
*June 22, Thursday: Introduction to Seed Saving
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
*Cancelled* June 24, Saturday: DIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts
12:45 - 2:45 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
*June 24, Saturday: Organic Gardening Open House
1:00 - 4:00 PM at Kitsilano Library
June 25, Sunday: Introduction to Organic Gardening
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Mount Pleasant Library
*June 25, Sunday: Greek Day - VV Tabling @Premier David Eby's booth
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM at West 4th Ave (in front of David Eby's Community Office)
*June 26, Monday: Indian Style Cool Summer Drinks
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
*June 27, Tuesday: Grow Your Own Microgreens
6:30 - 8:30 PM at False Creek Community Center
*June 27, Tuesday: Native Edibles Talk and Walk
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
*June 28, Wednesday: Making Beeswax Salves
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
*June 29, Thursday: How to Make Vitamin C Gummy Bears (Children's workshop)
10:00 - 11:00 AM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (collaboration with West Point Grey Community Center)
*June 29, Thursday: Native Plant Walk for Kids
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (collaboration with West Point Grey Community Center)
May 2023
May 3, Wednesday: Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
May 7, Sunday: West End Urban Garden Club, This month - Sprouting
1:00 - 2:30 PM at West End Community Center
May 8, Monday: Container and Windowsill Gardening
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
May 10, Wednesday: Introduction to Organic Gardening
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
May 11, Thursday: Native Edibles Talk and Walk
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Coal Harbour Community Center
May 13, Saturday: Early Summer Gardening
1:00 - 3:00 PM at West End Community Center
May 16, Tuesday: Mini-Macrame Wall Hangings
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
May 17, Wednesday: Permaculture Vancouver May Meetup: Intro to Syntropic Farming
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
May 18, Thursday: Kits Village May Plastic Recycling Depot
6:00 - 7:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Centre (South Patio)
May 23, Tuesday: Introduction to Vertical Gardening
6:30 - 8:30 PM at False Creek Community Center
May 24, Wednesday: Felting for Kids
5:15 - 6:15 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (with West Point Grey Community Center)
May 24, Wednesday: Kantha Sewing
6:30 - 8:30 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (with West Point Grey Community Center)
May 25, Thursday: Gardening with Lori Snyder
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
May 26, Friday: Native Bee House Giveaway
5:00 - 6:00 PM at McBride Park Fieldhouse (with West Point Grey Community Center)
May 29, Monday: Grow Your Own Microgreens
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
May 29, Monday: Mini-Macrame Wall Hanging
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
April 1 - June 24, Saturdays weekly: Kitsilano Community Gardening
1:45 - 3:45 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
May 31, Wednesday: Native Edibles Talk and Walk
6:30 - 8:30PM at False Creek Community Center
April 2023
March 4 - April 30, Saturdays: Aberthau Community Weekly Gardening
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center (Aberthau)
April 3, Monday: Gardening with Lori Snyder
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
April 4, Tuesday: Introduction to Organic Gardening
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
April 5, Wednesday: 2023 Collaborative and Community Gardening Opportunities Information Session
5:30 - 6:15 PM at False Creek Community Center
April 5, Wednesday: Balcony, Container, and Small Space Gardening
6:30 - 8:30 PM at False Creek Community Center
April 11, Tuesday: Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
April 12, Wednesday: Resilient Gardens: Surviving Drought, Heat, Storms, and Cold
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
April 13, Thursday: Kits Village Plastic Recycling Depot
6:00 - 7:00 PM at Kitsilano Community Centre (South Patio)
April 13, Thursday: Building an Herb Spiral
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
April 13, Thursday: Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
April 14, Friday: Healthy Soil for a Great Garden
6:30 - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center
April 15, Saturday: Introduction to Organic Gardening
1:00 - 3:00 PM at Kensington Community Center
April 16, Sunday: West End Urban Garden Club, This month - Indoor Herb Gardens
1:00 - 2:30 PM at West End Community Center
April 22, Saturday: Intro to Drip Irrigation and Vertical Gardening
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at West Point Grey Community Center
April 25, Tuesday: Introduction to Vertical Gardening
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Coal Harbour Community Center
April 26, Wednesday: Native Edibles Talk and Walk
6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center
March 2023
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Thursday, March 2: Menu Planning, Meal Prep, and Mason Jar Salads 6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau) |
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Saturday, March 4: Aberthau Community Garden 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau) |
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Tuesday, March 7: Making Incense 101 / Flower Essences 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Centre |
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Saturday, March 11: Balcony, Container, Small Space Gardening 1:00 - 3:00 PM at West End Community Centre March 12, Sunday: Healthy Soil for a Great Garden 12:00 - 2:00 PM at West Point Grey Community Center March 14, Tuesday: Planning and Planting Your Spring Garden Planning and Planti 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center March 15, Wednesday: Permaculture Vancouver Meetup (McBride) 6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center March 18, Saturday: Growing Tasty Tomatoes! 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Kitsilano Community Center March 18, Saturday: DIY Planter Box Giveaway 1:45 - 2:45 PM at Kitsilano Community Center March 19, Sunday: DIY Planter Box Giveaway 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at West End Community Center March 19, Sunday: West End Urban Garden Club 1:00 - 2:30 PM at West End Community Center March 19, Sunday: Balcony, Container and Small Space Gardening 2:00 - 4:00 PM at Coal Harbour Community Center March 21, Tuesday: DIY Yoghurt and Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) at Home 6:30 - 8:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center March 25, Saturday: DIY Planter Box Giveaway 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at West Point Grey Community Center March 26, Sunday: DIY Planter Box Giveaway 1:00 - 2:00 PM at Kensington Community Center March 26, Sunday: Gardening Workshop - Growing Japanese Spring Vegetables 1:00 - 3:00 PM at West End Community Center March 30, Thursday: DIY Yoghurt and Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) at Home 6:30 - 8:30 PM at West End Community Center |
February 2023
ONLINE WINTER WORKSHOP SERIES 2022-23:
Sat Dec 17 6:30-8:30pm DIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts
Mon Dec 19 6:30-8:30pm Planning Your Spring Garden (Free)
Wed Dec 21 6:30-8:30pm DIY Beeswax Wraps
Wed Dec 28 6:30-8:30pm Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder
Thu Jan 5 6:30-8:30pm Introduction to Vertical Gardening
Tue Jan 10 6:30-8:30pm Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars
Sat Jan 14 11am-1pm Growing Superfoods
Dec 2022
Thu Dec 1 6:30-8:30PM Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sun Dec 4 1-2:30PM West End Urban Garden Club Holiday Celebration (West End Community Centre)
Mon Dec 5 6:30-8:30PM Making Incense 101/Flower Essences(Kitsilano Community Centre)
Tue Dec 6 6:30-8:30 pm Holiday Workshop: DIY Crochet Dishcloths (WPGCC – Aberthau)
Tue Dec 6 6:30-8:30PM Gardening Workshop – Making Beeswax Salves (West End Community Centre) **Rescheduled from Nov 22**
Wed Dec 7 6:30-8:30PM Planning Your Spring Garden (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Thu Dec 8 6:30-8:30 pm Holiday Workshop: Edible Holiday Gifts in Mason Jars (WPGCC – Aberthau)
Sat Dec 10 1-3PM Holiday Workshop: DIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts (West End Community Centre)
Sun Dec 11 1-3 PM Holiday Workshop: DIY Beeswax Wraps (WPGCC- Aberthau)
Tue Dec 13 6:30-8:30PM Growing Superfoods (West End Community Centre)
Dec 15 6-7PM Kits Village Plastic Recycling Depot (Kitsilano Community Centre – Offsite Kits Village recycling depot located on the south patio, immediately north of 12th Ave. and Larch Street)
Nov 2022
Thu Nov 3 6:30-8:30PMDIY Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts (WPCC - Aberthau)
Sat Nov 5 1-3 PM Mini Macrame Wall Hanging (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sun Nov 6 2-4PM Grow Your Own Microgreens (West End Community Centre)
Sun Nov 6 6-7PM Village Vancouver's AGM (McBride Fieldhouse)
Mon Nov 7 6:30-8:30PM Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (West End Community Centre) ** RESCHEDULED MON NOV 28TH
Thu Nov 10 6:30-8:30PM Grow Your Own Microgreens (McBride Fieldhouse)
Fri Nov 18 6:30-8:30PM Holiday Workshop: Edible Gifts in Mason Jars (West End Community Centre)
Tue Nov 15 6:30-8:30PM Zero Waste in the Kitchen and DIY Beeswax Wraps (Coal Harbour Community Centre)
Thurs Nov 17 6-7PM Kits Village Plastic Recycling Depot (Kitsilano Community Centre – Offsite Kits Village recycling depot located on the south patio, immediately north of 12th Ave. and Larch Street)
Sat Nov 19 1-3PM Zero Waste in the Kitchen and DIY Beeswax Wraps (False Creek Community Centre)
Sun Nov 20 1-2:30PM Community Meal, Gardening Topic, and WE Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Tue Nov 22 6:30-8:30PM Gardening Workshop – Making Beeswax Salves (West End Community Centre)
Mon Nov 28 6:30-8:30PMWild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (West End Community Centre) * Rescheduled from Nov 7**
Tue Nov 29 6:30-8:30PM Grow Your Own Microgreens (Strathcona Community Centre)
Tue Nov 29 6:30-8:30PM Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder (WPGCC- Aberthau)
OCT 2022
Mon Oct 3 6:30-8:30PM Grow Your Own Microgreens (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Wed Oct 5 6:30-8:30PM DIY Yoghurt and Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) at Home (West End Community Centre)
Wed Oct 12 6:30-8:30PM Cattail Containers (WPGCC - Aberthau)
Sun Oct 16 1-2:30PM Community Meal, Gardening Topic, and WE Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Fri Oct 21 6:30-8:30PM Grow Your Own Microgreens (False Creek Community Centre)
Sun Oct 23 1-3PM Growing Superfoods (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Tue Oct 25 12 -2PM Planning Your Spring Garden (West End Community Centre)
Thurs Oct 27 6:30-8:30PM Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder (WPGCC - Aberthau) ** RESCHEDULED TUES NOV 29TH
Fri Oct 28 6:30-8:30PM Zero Waste in the Kitchen and DIY Beeswax Wraps (Strathcona Community Centre)
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SEPT 2022
Wed Sep 7 6:30-8:30PM Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! (Strathcona Community Centre)
Fri Sept 9 6:30-8:30PM Spice up Your Garden with Garlic! (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sun Sept 11 1-2:30PM Spice up Your Garden with Garlic! (West End Community Centre)
Tue Sept 13 6:30-8:30PM Introduction to Seed Saving (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Fri Sept 16 1-3 PM Mini Macramé Wall Hanging (WPGCC – Aberthau)
Sun Sept 18 1-2:30PM Community Meal, Gardening Topic, and WE Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Sun Sept 18 1-3PM Menu Planning, Meal Prep and Mason Jar Salads (False Creek Community Centre)
Wed Sept 21 6:30-8:30PM Cordage (WPGCC - Aberthau)
Thu Sept 22 6-7:30PM Grow Your Own Microgreens (The JFS Kitchen - to register email : farmtoplate@jfsvancouver.ca / call 236-621-8263)
Sat Sep 24 11AM-1PM Zero Waste in the Kitchen and DIY Beeswax Wrap (West End Community Centre)
Tue Sept 27 6-7:30PM Food Justice Town Hall (Online- Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-justice-town-hall-tickets-410755389427)
Tue Sept 27 6:30-7:15PM Eco-Art: Making Invasive Species Drawing Ink (WPGCC – Aberthau)
Tue Sept 27 7:30-8:15PM Eco-Art: Making Invasive Species Charcoal Pencils (WPGCC – Aberthau)
Thu Sept 29 6:30-8:30PM Grow Your Own Microgreens (Coal Harbour Community Centre)
GARDENING
SEPT - OCT 2022
Sat Sept 3 – Oct 29 10AM-12:30PM Aberthau Community Garden (WPCC - Aberthau)
Sat Sept 2 – Oct 29 1:30-3:30PM Kitsilano Community Garden (Kitsilano Community Centre)
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Upcoming Village Vancouver Activities
6th Annual Westside Food Fest
June 14 - August 1, 2022
June 2022
Wed June 15 6:30-7:30pm Permaculture Vancouver Meetup (Kits Community Centre)
Thurs June 16 6 - 7 pm Kits Village Plastic Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Sat June 18 1:30-2:30pm Free Seeds for Gardening (Kits Community Centre)
Wed June 22 6:30 - 7:30 pm Meal Planning, Meal Prep And Mason Jar Salads (Aberthau Mansion – WPGCC)
Sat June 25 2-5pm Introduction to Vertical Gardening - Hands on version (Kits Community Centre)
Thurs June 30 6 - 7 pm Native Beehouse Giveaway (McBride Park Field House)
July 2022
Sat July 2 1:30-3:30pm Kits Community Garden (Kits Community Centre)
Sun July 3 10 am - Noon Tabling/seed Giveaway (Kitsilano Farmers Market (Westside Food Collaborative Table)
Mon July 4 6-7pm DIY Planter Box Giveaway (McBride Park Field House)
Thurs July 7, 14, 21, 28 4-6:30 pm VV Tabling/seed Giveaway ( Kitsilano Community Market (Westside Food Collaborative Booth)
Sat July 9 1:30-3:30pm Kits Community Garden (Kits Community Centre)
Mon July 11 6:30-8:30pm Making Jute and Wool Baskets (McBride Park Field House)
Tues July 12 10:30 - 11:30 am Hapa-zome For Kids (McBride Park Field House)
Tues July 12 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Felting For Kids (McBride Park Field House)
Wed July 13 6:30 - 8:30 pm Kantha Sewing (McBride Park Field House)
Thurs July 14 6 - 7 pm Kits Village Plastic Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Fri July 15 6:30 - 8:30 pm Indian Style Summer Cool Drinks (Kits Community Centre)
Sat July 16 1:30-3:30pm Kits Community Garden (Kits Community Centre)
Mon July 18 6:30 - 8:30 pm Zero Waste In The Kitchen And DIY Beeswax Wraps (Aberthau Mansion – WPGCC)
Wed July 20 6:30-7:30pm Permaculture Vancouver Meetup: Seed Saving Basics (McBride Park Field House)
Fri July 22 6:30 - 8:30 pm DIY Yoghurt And Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (Kits Community Centre)
Sat July 23 1:30-3:30pm Kits Community Garden (Kits Community Centre)
Sun July 24 10 - 10:45am Eco-Art: Making Invasive Species Charcoal Pencils (McBride Park Field House) (register via admin@villagevancouver.ca)
Sun July 24 11 - 11:45am Eco-Art: Making Invasive Species Drawing Ink (McBride Park Field House) (register via admin@villagevancouver.ca)
Mon July 25 6 - 7 pm DIY Planter Box Giveaway (McBride Park Field House)
Tues July 26 5:45 -7 pm Eco-Art: Paper Making with Invasive Species (McBride Park Field House)
Wed July 27 6:30 - 8:30 pm Indian Style Cool Summer Drinks (Aberthau Mansion – WPGCC)
Thurs July 28 6- 9 pm Introduction To Vertical Gardening And Drip Irrigation (Hands-on Version) (McBride Park Fieldhouse)
Fri July 29 6 - 7 pm Native Bee House Giveaway (Aberthau Mansion – WPGCC)
Sat July 30 1:30-3:30pm Kits Community Garden (Kits Community Centre)
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June 2022
Thu June 16 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (False Creek Community Centre)
Sun June 19 1-2:30pm Community Meal, Gardening Topic and WE Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
July 2022
Wed July 13 6-7:30pm Community Meal, Gardening Topic and WE Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Happy New Year from Village Vancouver!
We wish you and the planet a just, peaceful, and resilient 2022.
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Upcoming Village Vancouver Activities
April 2022
Thu Apr 21 6:30-8:30pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (Kits Community Centre)
Sun Apr 24 11am-1pm Balcony, Container & Small Space Gardening (Kensington Community Centre)
Sun Apr 24 1-2:30pm Community Meal, Gardening Topic, and WE Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Wed Apr 27 6:30-8:30pm Native Edibles Talk and Walk (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
May 2022
Thu May 5 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West End Community Centre)
Sat May 7 10am-12:30pm Aberthau Community Garden (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Mon May 9 6:30-8:30pm Growing Superfoods (Kits Community Centre)
Wed May 11 6:30-8:30pm Balcony, Container & Small Space Gardening (False Creek Community Centre)
Fri May 13 11am-1pm Growing Superfoods (West End Community Centre)
Sun May 15 1-2:30pm Community Meal, Gardening Topic, and WE Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Wed May 18 6:30-7:30pm Permaculture Vancouver Meetup: Collaborative Gardening Ops (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Thu May 19 6-7pm Kits Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Thu May 26 6:30-8:30pm Native Edibles Talk and Walk (Kits Community Centre)
Tue May 31 6:30-8:30pm Container and Windowsill Gardening (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Dec 2021 (Added Jan 12/22)
Sat Dec 4 11am-1pm Native Edibles Talk (West End Community Centre)
Sun Dec 5 1-2:30pm West End Urban Garden Club Holiday Celebration (West End Community Centre)
Tues Dec 7 6:30-8:30pm Making Incense 101/Flower Essences (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat Dec 11 11am-1pm Making Beeswax Salves (West End Community Centre)
Wed Dec 15 6:30-8:30pm Making Incense 101/Flower Essences (Free Online Zoom Workshop)
Thurs Dec 16 6-7pm Kits Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Thurs Dec 16 6:30-8:30pm Making Beeswax Salves (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Mon Dec 20 6:30-8:30pm Make Your Own Twined Small Basket (Online Zoom Workshop)
Tue Dec 28 6:30-8:30pm Growing Superfoods (Online Zoom Workshop)
Added Dec1/21 - Fall events on Home Page
Thurs Oct 14 6-7pm Kits Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Thurs Oct 14 6:30-8:30pm Introduction to Vertical Gardening (West End Community Centre)
Sat Oct 16 1-3pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (False Creek Community Centre)
Sun Oct 17 1-2:30pm Community Meal, Gardening Workshop, & WE Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Tues Oct 19 6:30-8:30pm Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (West End Community Centre)
Wed Oct 20 7-8:30pm HeArt for the Soul: Echinacea - The Path to Healing(W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat Oct 23 11am-1pm Making Beeswax Salves (West End Community Centre)
Sat Oct 30 11am-1pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West End Community Centre)
Mon Nov 1 6:30-8:30pm Planning Your Spring Garden (West End Community Centre)
Thu Nov 4 6:30-8:30pm Planning your Spring Garden (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Fri Nov 12 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Kits Community Centre)
Mon Nov 15 6:30-8:30pm Making Incense 101/Flower Essences (West End Community Centre)
Wed Nov 17 7-8:30pm HeArt for the Soul: Rosemary - The Path to Healing (W. Pt Grey Community Centre)
Thurs Nov 18 6-7pm Kits Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Sun Nov 21 1-2:30pm Community Meal, Gardening Workshop, & GE Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Sat Nov 27 11am - 1pm Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
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The current Directors on the Village Vancouver Board for 2020-2021, within a democratic and consensus-oriented decision-making model, are as follows (in alphabetical order by last name):
Kim Carmichael Member-at Large
Laura Lee Coles Member-at-Large
Farrell Segall Member-at-Large
Stephanie Shulhan Secretary
Yael Stav President
Michelle Zapiola Member-at-Large
Ross Moster Executive Director
Click on any of the names to view their Member Page, with (in some cases) photos and short biographies.
Last updated by Stephanie Shulhan Sep 12, 2021.
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Added Oct 12/21
Thurs Sept 2 10-10:45am Hapa-Zome for Kids (McBride Park Fieldhouse)
Thurs Sept 2 11am-12pm Natural Pigments for Kids (McBride Park Fieldhouse)
Sat Sept 10 10am-12:30pm Gardening (Aberthau Community Garden, W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Mon Sept 13 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Thurs Sept 16 6-7pm Kits Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Sun Sept 19 1-2:30pm Community Meal, Gardening Workshop , & WE Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Wed Sept 22 6:30-8:30pm Cattail Containers (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat Oct 2 1-3pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre, Aberthau Garden)
Wed Oct 6 6:30-8:30pm Delving into Natural Dyes (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Added Sept 7/21 August 2021 events
Thu July 22 6-7:30pm Outdoor Community Meal and Workshop (West End Community Centre)
Thu Aug 5 4:30-5:15pm DIY Planter Box Giveaway (West End Community Centre)
Thu Aug 5 5:15-6pm Free Seeds for Gardening (West End Community Centre)
Sat Aug 7 11:30am-1:30pm Native Edibles Walk and Talk with Lori Snyder (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Sat Aug 14 1-3pm Gardening with Lori Snyder (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Tue Aug 17 6-7:55pm Gardening with Lori Snyder (West End Community Centre)
Thu Aug 19 6-7pm Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Thu Aug 26 6-7:30pm Community Meal and Workshop (West End Community Centre)
Added Sept 3/21 from Aberthau Garden Page
Hightlights to date include a 2 part, 12 hour educational, hands-on permaculture blitz (April 18 - taught by Grant Watson and May 2 - facilitated by Ross Moster), workshops, and regular, ongoing work parties.
2015 Sustenance Festival workshops: a series of free workshops on topics related to food and gardening.
Saturday Oct 3 10am-noon: Aberthau Flax= Fibre + Food Project returns for a morning!
Saturday Oct 17 1-3:30 pm Prepping the Garden for Winter
Thursday Oct 22 6-9 pm Introduction to Home Canning (in the mansion)
If you'd like to get involved, please contact Ross at ross@villagevancouver.ca.
In person Permaculture Vancouver meetups resume on Wednesday, June 16
Kits Village Recycling Depot resumes on Thursday, June 17
JULY/AUGUST 2021
VV and Westside, Marpole Oakridge, and Fairview False Creek South Neighbourhood Food Networks present our
5th Annual Westside Food Festival! June 15 - August 5
dozens of free and low cost in person and online activities - workshops, gardening, art, plant/seed/bee house/DIY planter kit giveaways and more!
@McBride Park, West Point Grey Community Centre, VV community gardens, and elsewhere
*Ongoing Activities*
Garden work parties details below (various locations in Kits and W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Plant, Seed, Bee House, DIY Planter Kit Giveaways details below (McBride Park Fieldhouse/other locations)
S.P.A.C.E. 2021 - Spirits, People, Animals, Creatures, Echoes LocoMotoArt outdoor art exhibition (McBride Park) and online gallery (*LocoMotoArt is VV's art partner at our McBride Park Fieldhouse residency*)
Bold Actions for a Food Crisis - Filling unmet community food needs during COVID-19 Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks
Week 1 June 15-21
Tues June 15 6:30-8:30pm Drip Irrigation for a Waterwise Garden (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Wed June 16 6:30-7:30pm Permaculture Vancouver - June Meetup: Plant Giveaway and Gardening Ops info session (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Thu June 17 6-7pm Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre) registration: recycling@villagevancouver.ca
Fri June 18 5:30-6:30pm Plant Giveaway (McBride Park Field house) no registration required
Sat June 19 10am-12:30pm Gardening (Aberthau Community Garden, W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat June 19 12:45-1:15pm Gardening (VV vertical garden in Kits)
Sat June 19 1:30-2pm Gardening (VV native plants garden in Kits)
Sun June 20 3-5:30pm Gardening (VV garden in Kits Point)
registration for all gardening in Kits/Kits Point: gardening@villagevancouver.ca
Mon June 21 6:30-8:30pm Make Your Own Twined Small Basket (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Week 2 June 22-28
Tue June 22 5:30-6:30pm Plant Giveaway (Plaza at Bayswater and Broadway)
Wed June 23 5:30-6:30pm DIY Planter Box Kit Giveaway (McBride Park Field House)
Thu June 24 5:30-6:30pm Plant Giveaway (McBride Park Field House)
Fri June 25 5:30-6:30pm Plant Giveaway (McBride Park Field House)
Sat June 26 10am-12:30pm Gardening (Aberthau Community Garden, W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat June 26 12:45-1:15pm Gardening (VV vertical garden in Kits)
Sat June 26 1:30-2pm Gardening (VV native garden in Kits)
Sun June 27 3-5:30pm Gardening (VV garden in Kits Point)
registration for all gardening in Kits/Kits Point: gardening@villagevancouver.ca
Mon June 28 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Week 3 June 29-July 5
Tues June 29 5:30-6:30pm Native Bee House Giveaway (McBride Park Field House)
Wed June 30 4:30-5:30pm Free Seeds for Gardening (Plaza at Bayswater and Broadway)
Fri July 2 4:30-5:30pm DIY Planter Box Kit Giveaway (Plaza at Bayswater and Broadway)
Sat July 3 10am-12:30pm Gardening (Aberthau Community Garden, W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat July 3 12:45-1:15pm Gardening (VV vertical garden in Kits)
Sat July 3 1:30-2pm Gardening (VV native garden in Kits)
Sun July 4 3-5:30pm Gardening (VV garden in Kits Point)
registration for all gardening in Kits/Kits Point: gardening@villagevancouver.ca
Mon July 5 5:30-6:30pm Free Seeds for Gardening (McBride Park Field House)
Week 4 July 6-12
Tue July 6 5:30-6:30pm Free Seeds for Gardening (McBride Park Field House)
Wed July 7 6:30-8:30pm Hapa-Zome Japanese art of leaf and flower pounding on cloth using homegrown dye plants (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Thu July 8 6:30-8pm HeArt for the Soul: Lavender - The Path to Healing (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Fri July 9 2-5:00pm Building Planter Boxes/ New Garden Launch (parking area behind MLA David Eby's office)
Fri July 9 6:30-8:30pm Making Beewax Salves w/Lori Snyder (McBride Park Fieldhouse)
Sat July 10 10am-12:30pm Gardening (Aberthau Community Garden, W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat July 10 12:45-1:15pm Gardening (VV vertical garden in Kits)
Sat July 10 1:30-2:00pm Gardening (VV native garden in Kits)
Sun July 11 3-5:30pm Gardening (VV garden in Kits Point)
registration for all gardening in Kits/Kits Point: gardening@villagevancouver.ca
Mon July 12 1-2pm Play in the Dirt Children's Workshop (McBride Park Field House)
Mon July 12 2-3pm Seed Hunting Children's Workshop (McBride Park Field House)
Week 5 July 13-19
Tue July 13 6:30-8:30pm Intro to Organic Gardening (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Wed July 14 6:30-8:30pm Seed Saving 101 (zoom)
Thu July 15 6-7pm Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre) CANCELLED
Thu July 15 6:30-8:30pm Growing Superfoods (zoom)
Fri July 16 10am-noon Making Incense 101/Flower Essences (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat July 17 10am-12:30pm Gardening (Aberthau Community Garden, W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat July 17 12:45-1:15pm Gardening (VV vertical garden in Kits)
Sat July 17 1:30-2pm Gardening (VV planter box shade garden in Kits)
Sat July 17 2:15-2:45pm Gardening (VV native garden in Kits)
Sun July 18 3-5:30pm Gardening (VV garden in Kits Point)
registration for all gardening in Kits/Kits Point: gardening@villagevancouver.ca
Mon July 19 5:30-6:30pm Free Seeds for Gardening (Plaza at Bayswater and Broadway) RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY JULY 30
Week 6 July 20-26
Tue July 20 6:30-8:30pm Native Edibles Talk and Walk (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Wed July 21 7-9:30pm Permaculture Vancouver July Meetup - Drip Irrigation and Vertical Gardening (McBride Park Field House) RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY JULY 29TH
Thu July 22 6:30-8:30pm Fall and Winter Gardening (zoom)
Fri July 23 4:30-5:30pm DIY Planter Box Kit Giveaway (McBride Park Field House)
Sat July 24 10am-12:30pm Gardening (Aberthau Community Garden, W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat July 24 12:45-1:15pm Gardening (VV vertical garden in Kits)
Sat July 24 1:30-2pm Gardening (VV planter box shade garden in Kits)
Sat July 24 2:15-2:45pm Gardening (VV native garden in Kits)
Sun July 25 3-5:30pm Gardening (VV garden in Kits Point)
registration for all gardening in Kits/Kits Point: gardening@villagevancouver.ca
Mon Jul 26 4 5:30-6:30pm Free Seeds for Gardening (Plaza at Bayswater and Broadway) RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY AUGUST 4
Week 7 July 27- August 2
Tue July 27 5:30-6:30pm Free Seeds for Gardening (Plaza at Bayswater and Broadway)
Tue July 27 6:30-8:30pm Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Wed July 28 6:30-8:30pm Gardening with Lori Snyder (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Thu July 29 7-9:30pm Permaculture Vancouver July Meetup - Drip Irrigation and Vertical Gardening (McBride Park Field House)
Fri July 30 5:30-6:30 pm Free Seeds for Gardening (Plaza at Bayswater and Broadway)
Sat July 31 10am-12:30pm Gardening (Aberthau Community Garden, W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat July 31 12:45-1:15pm Gardening (VV vertical garden in Kits)
Sat July 31 1:30-2pm Gardening (VV planter box shade garden in Kits)
Sat July 31 2:15-2:45pm Gardening (VV native garden in Kits)
Sun Aug 1 3-5:30pm Gardening (VV garden in Kits Point)
registration for all gardening in Kits/Kits Point: gardening@villagevancouver.ca
Week 8 Aug 3-5
Wed Aug 4 5:30-6:30pm Free Seeds for Gardening (Plaza at Bayswater and Broadway)
Thu Aug 5 6:30-8 pm HeArt for the Soul: Daisy - The Path to Healing (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
July 2021
TODAY Friday July 16
Fri July 16 10am-noon Making Incense 101/Flower Essences (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Tomorrow Saturday July 17
Sat July 17 10am-12:30pm Gardening (Aberthau Community Garden, W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Sat July 17 12:45-1:15pm Gardening (VV vertical garden in Kits)
Sat July 17 1:30-2pm Gardening (VV planter box shade garden in Kits)
Sat July 17 2:15-2:45pm Gardening (VV native garden in Kits)
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TODAY Monday July 12
1-2pm Play in the Dirt Children's Workshop (McBride Park Field House)
2-3pm Seed Hunting Children's Workshop (McBride Park Field House)
Tomorrow Tuesday July 13
6:30-8:30pm Intro to Organic Gardening (W. Pt. Grey Community Centre)
June 2021
Sun June 6 10 am-noon Introduction to Vertical Gardening (West End Community Centre) FULL
May 2021
Sat and Sun May 15 and 30 Free Seeds for Gardening and DIY Planter Giveaways (W. Pt. Grey and West End Community Centres) May 30 pickups are FULL
Wed May 26 6-7:55 pm Early Summer Gardening (West End Community Centre) FULL
Thu May 27 6:30-8:30 pm Container and Windowsill Gardening (W. Pt . Grey Community Centre)
VV-West End Neighbourhood Food Network community meals are starting up again!
Sun May 30 11 am-12:30 pm Community Meal, mini-workshop (Growing Great Tomatoes), and West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre) one opening remaining
Mon May 31 6:30-8:30 pm Building an Herb Spiral (W. Pt . Grey Community Centre)
March 2021
Village Vancouver - Westside, Marpole Oakridge, and Fairview False Creek South Neighbourhood Food Networks online Winter Workshop Series
Sat Feb 27th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Growing Superfoods
Thu Mar 4th 6:30-8:30 pm Balcony, Container, and Small Space Gardening
Sun Mar 7th 1-3 pm Intro to Organic Gardening
Wed Mar 10th 5:30-8:30 pm Native Edibles Talk and Walk
Gardening with VV in Grandview Woodland, Kits, Strathcona, West End, and West Pt. Grey 2021 info sessions coming soon.
Additional free/low cost workshops coming in March. Info soon.
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January 2021
Happy Holidays from Village Vancouver!
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Village Vancouver Youth (15-30 years) Employment Opportunities
January 4-February 28, 2021
Administrative and Programming Assistant
Assistant Seed Librarian and Community Gardener
Promotion and Outreach Assistant
Application deadline: Monday, December 28th at noon
Details here.
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Village Vancouver Westside Neighbourhood Food Network online Winter Workshop Series
December 4-28
Friday Dec 4 6:30-8:30 pm Planning Your Spring Garden
Sunday Dec 13 1-2:30 pm Introduction to Indoor Vertical Gardening
Both classes are free. Registration required.
in collaboration with Marpole Oakridge and Fairview False Creek South Neighbourhood Food Networks:
Thursday Dec 17 7-9 pm Native Edibles
$10 (free for seniors 50 and over) Registration required.
Monday Dec 28 6:30-8:30 pm Composting
$10 (free for seniors 50 and over) Registration required.
More free/low cost workshops coming in January.
August 2020
4 in person workshops at Aberthau Mansion (West Point Grey Community Centre). Details to follow.
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4th Annual Westside Food Festival
July 14 - August 8
This year's Westside Food Festival is online! Go to wff4.eventbrite.ca for our full workshop descriptions and to purchase tickets. (Free for seniors 50 and over.)
Check out our full workshop lineup:
Tuesday, July 14 (6:30 - 8:30 PM): Veggie Gardening 101 (Instructor: Mik Turje)
Thursday, July 16 (6:30 - 8:30 PM): Native Edibles (Instructor: Lori Snyder)
Saturday, July 18 (10 AM - noon): Introduction to Vertical Gardening (Instructor: Dr. Yael Stav)
Tuesday, July 21 (6:30 - 8:30 PM): Crop Planning (Instructor: Mik Turje)
Thursday, July 23 (6:30 - 8:30 PM): Making Beeswax Salves (Instructor: Lori Snyder)
Saturday, July 25 (10 - 11 AM): Grow Your Own Microgreens (part 1) (Instructor: Dr. Yael Stav)
Tuesday, July 28 (6:30 - 8:30 PM): Container Gardening (Instructor: Mik Turje)
Thursday, July 30 (6:30 - 8 PM): Introduction to Fermenting (Instructor: Evelyn Lee)
Saturday, August 1 (10 - 11 AM): Grow Your Own Microgreens (part 2) (Instructor: Dr. Yael Stav)
Tuesday, August 4 (6:30 - 8:30 PM): Garden Problem Solving (Instructor: Mik Turje)
Thursday, August 6 (6:30 - 8:30 PM): Making Incense 101/Flower Essences (Instructor: Lori Snyder)
Saturday, August 8 (10 AM - noon): Creating an Herb Spiral Garden (Instructor: Dr. Yael Stav)
Tickets: $0-8/workshop. Bundles $21-66.
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Village Vancouver Events
July 2020
for more info: events@villagevancouver.ca
Online workshops. 4th Annual Westside Food Festival. (Details above.)
Seed library-by-mail - free seeds for gardening currently available. seeds@villagevancouver.ca
VV Collaborative Community Garden work parties:
Aberthau Permaculture Garden
VV plots at Cottonwood Community Garden
Green Streets Garden
Kits Village Collaborative Garden
VV-WENFN plots at Robson Community Garden
Vertical Garden at McBride Park Field House
If you're interested in gardening with us: gardening@villagevancouver.ca
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Village Vancouver Events March 2020
for more info: events@villagevancouver.ca
Sun Mar 5, 6:30-8:30pm Growing Tasty Tomatoes (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun Mar 8, 1-3pm Gardening in Difficult Spaces (West End Community Centre)
Sat Mar 14, 10am-12pm Growing Tasty Tomatoes (Sunset Community Centre)
Sun Mar 15, 10am-12pm Intro to Organic Gardening (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sun Mar 15, 1-2:30pm Community Potluck, Seed Library & Workshop (West End Community Centre)
Wed Mar 19, 6:30-8:30pm Building Healthy Soil (West End Community Centre)
Thu Mar 19, 6:30-8:30pm Veggie Gardening for Beginners (West End Community Centre)
Sat Mar 21, 2-4pm Vegetable Gardening for Beginners (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Sun Mar 22, 11am-1pm Growing Tasty Tomatoes (Douglas Park Community Centre)
Sat Mar 28, 1:30-3:30pm Balcony, Container and Small Space Gardening(False Creek Community Centre)
Sun Mar 29, 1-3pm Native Edibles Talk and Walk (West End Community Centre)
Village Vancouver Events Jan 25-Feb 28, 2020
Sun Jan 26, 10am-12pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Sun Jan 26, 2-3:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West End Community Centre)
Wed Jan 29, 6:30-8pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Thu Jan 30, 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Fri Jan 29, 4:30-6pm Kombucha! (False Creek Community Centre)
Thu Feb 13, 6-6:45pm 2020 Community & Collaborative Gardening Opportunities (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat Feb 22, 12:30-1:30pm 2020 Community & Collaborative Gardening Opportunities (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sun Feb 23, 1-3pm Intro to Organic Gardening (West End Community Centre)
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Douglas Park Community Centre)
Fri Feb 28, 6:30-8pm Introduction to Vertical Gardening (False Creek Community Centre)
Village Vancouver Events November 25-December 19, 2019
Mon Nov 25, 6:30-8:30pm Planning Your Spring Garden (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Tue Nov 26, 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West End Community Centre)
Thu Nov 28, 7-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Fri Nov 29, 2:30-6:30 pm VV booth/seed library @ Extinction Rebellion's Green Friday (Downtown, near Art Gallery and Pacific Centre)
Sun Dec 1, 1-3pm West End Urban Garden Club Holiday Celebration (West End Community Centre)
Tue Dec 3, 1-3pm Make Your Own Kimchi (Thunderbird Community Centre)
Tue Dec 3, 6:30-8:30pm Make Your Own Kimchi (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Wed Dec 11, 6:30-8:30pm Healthy Soil for a Great Garden (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Dec 19, 6-7pm Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Happy Holidays from Village Vancouver!
Village Vancouver Events November 1-30
Sat, Nov 2, 10am-12:30pm Gardening at Aberthau Permaculture Garden (planting garlic and prepping the garden for winter) (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun Nov 3, 10-11:30am Gardening at VV Cottonwood Plots (planting garlic and prepping the garden for winter) (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun Nov 3, 3-5:30pm Gardening at Kits Village Collaborative Garden (planting garlic and prepping the garden for winter) (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Sun Nov 3, 1-3pm Planning Your Spring Garden (West End Community Centre)
Mon Nov 4, 11am-noon Gardening at VV Green Streets Garden (planting garlic and prepping the garden for winter) (Kits, near Broadway)
Tue Nov 5, 10am-3pm Fall at McBride Park: Loco Moto artists collective Open House (VV Field House in McBride Park in the studio)
Tue Nov 5, 6-8pm Main Street Village November Gathering: Exploring Responses to the Climate Emergency (Little Mountain Neighbourhood House)
Tue Nov 5, 7-8:30pm Introduction to Vertical Gardening (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Wed Nov 6, 10am-3pm Fall at McBride Park: Loco Moto artists collective Open House (VV Field House in McBride Park in the studio)
Wed Nov 6, 10:30am-2pm VV Admin Working Group work session (TBC) (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Nov 6, 10:30am-2pm Seed Packet Party (TBC) (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Nov 6, 5:30-7:30pm Neighbour Savour West community potluck (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Sat, Nov 9, 10am-12:30pm Gardening at Aberthau Permaculture Garden (prepping the garden for winter) (TBC) (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun Nov 10, 10am-2pm (possibly longer) Grounds and Garden Cleanup (for Remembrance Day (Billy Bishop Legion Hall) Volunteers needed
Mon Nov 11, 9:30-11:30am Grounds and Garden Cleanup (for Remembrance Day) (Billy Bishop Legion Hall) Volunteers needed
Tue Nov 12, 10am-3pm Fall at McBride Park: Loco Moto artists collective Open House (VV Field House in McBride Park - in the studio)
Tue Nov 12 10am-3pm Fall at McBride Park: Village Vancouver Open House(VV Field House in McBride Park)
Tue Nov 12, 6:30-9pm Mending Circle (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Nov 13, 10am-3pm Fall at McBride Park: Loco Moto artists collective Open House (VV Field House in McBride Park - in the studio)
Wed Nov 13, 10:30am-2pm VV Admin Working Group work session (TBC) (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Nov 13, 10:30am-2pm Seed Packet Party (TBC) (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Nov 13, 1-3pm Seed Savers Club (West End Community Centre)
Wed Nov 13, 6:30-8:30pm Zero Waste in the Kitchen and Making Beeswax Wraps (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Nov 14, 6-7pm Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Fri Nov 15 3:30-5pm Seed Packet Party (TBC) (MLA David Eby's Office)
Fri Nov 15, 4:30-6pm Introduction to Fermenting (False Creek Community Centre)
Sat, Nov 16, 10am-12:30pm Gardening at Aberthau Permaculture Garden prepping the garden for winter) (TBC) (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun Nov 17, 10-11:30am Gardening at VV Cottonwood Plots (prepping the garden for winter) (TBC) (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun Nov 17, 11am-1pm Menu Planning, Meal Prep and Mason Jar Salads (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Sun Nov 17, 1-2:30pm Community Potluck, Seed Library & Workshop (West End Community Centre)
Sun Nov 17, 2:30-3:30pm West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Sun Nov 17, 2:30-4 VV 2019 AGM (meeting 2:30-3:30; potluck 3:30-4) (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Sun Nov 17, 3-5:30pm Gardening at Kits Village Collaborative Garden (prepping the garden for winter (TBC) (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Sun Nov 17, 4-6:30 pm VV Board of Directors Meeting (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Mon Nov 18, 11am-noon Gardening at VV Green Streets Garden (prepping the garden for winter) (Kits, near Broadway)
Tue Nov 19, 10am-3pm Fall at McBride Park: Loco Moto artists collective Open House (VV Field House in McBride Park - in the studio)
Tue Nov 19, 6:30-9pm Mending Circle (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Nov 20, 10am-3pm Fall at McBride Park: Loco Moto artists collective Open House (VV Field House in McBride Park - in the studio)
Wed Nov 20 10am-3pm Fall at McBride Park: Village Vancouver Open House (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Nov 20, 10:30am-2pm VV Admin Working Group work session (TBC) (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Nov 20, 10:30am-2pm Seed Packet Party (TBC) (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Nov 20, 6-8:30pm Permaculture Vancouver Monthly Meetup + hands-on Vertical Gardening workshop (potluck at 6; workshop at 6:30) (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Nov 20, 6:30-8:30pm Introduction to Vertical Gardening (hands on) (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Nov 20, 6:30-8:30pm Garden Prep: Site Analysis, Bed Prep and Crop Planning (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Nov 21, 6-9:30pm EcoResilience Workshop (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Fri Nov 22 3:30-5pm Seed Packet Party (MLA David Eby's Office)
Sat Nov 23, 2-4pm Planning Your Spring Garden (Hastings Community Centre)
Sun Nov 24, 11:30am-1:30pm Concepts in Year Round Gardening (Douglas Park Community Centre)
Mon Nov 25, 6:30-8:30pm Planning Your Spring Garden (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Tue Nov 26, 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West End Community Centre)
Thu Nov 28, 7-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Fri Nov 29, 2:30-6:30 pm VV booth/seed library @ Extinction Rebellion's Green Friday (Downtown, near Art Gallery and Pacific Centre)
Village Vancouver Events October 1-31
Tue Oct 1, 1-3pm Introduction to Vertical Gardening (Thunderbird Community Centre)
Tue Oct 1, 10am-12:30pm Aberthau Community Garden (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Tue Oct 1, 6:30-8:30pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! (Sunset Community Centre)
Thu Oct 3, noon-12:30pm Greens Streets Garden (Kits, near Broadway)
Thu Oct 3 1:30-5pm VV Admin Working Group work session ((VV Field House in McBride Park)
Sat Oct 5, 10am-noon Grow Your Own Microgreens (Garrett Wellness Centre)
Sat Oct 5, 12:30-2pm Seed Savers Club: Potluck (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun, Oct 6, 10-11:30am Gardening at VV Permaculture Plots (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun Oct 6, 12:30-1:30 Village Vancouver and Transition Towns (Unitarian Church of Vancouver)
Sun Oct 6, 12:30-2:30pm Intro to Seed Saving (Douglas Park Community Centre)
Sun Oct 6, 1-3pm Growing Japanese Fall Vegetable (West End Community Centre)
Sun Oct 6, 3-5:30pm Gardening at Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon Oct 7, 6-9:30pm EcoResilience Workshop (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Tue Oct 8, 10am-12:30pm Aberthau Community Garden (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Wed Oct 9, 2-5pm VV Admin Working Group work session ((VV Field House in McBride Park)
Thu Oct 10, 6:30-8:30pm Meal Planning, Meal Prep and Mason Jar Salads (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun Oct 13, 3-5:30pm Gardening at Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Tue Oct 15, 10am-12:30pm Aberthau Community Garden (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Wed Oct 16, 6-7pm Permaculture Vancouver Monthly Meetup (McBride Park Field House)
Wed Oct 16, 7-9pm Drip Irrigation for a Waterwise Garden (McBride Park Field House) - rescheduled
Thu Oct 17, 6-7pm Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Fri Oct 18 10:30am-2pm VV Admin Working Group work session ((VV Field House in McBride Park)
Fri Oct 18 10:30-2pm Seed Packet Party ((VV Field House in McBride Park)
Sat Oct 19 10-11am Green Streets Garden (Kits, near Broadway)
Sun, Oct 20, 10-11:30am Gardening at VV Permaculture Plots (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun Oct 20, 1-2:30pm Community Potluck, Seed Library & Workshop (West End Community Centre)
Sun Oct 20, 2:30-3:30pm West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Sun Oct 20, 3-5:30pm Gardening at Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon Oct 21, 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Tue Oct 22, 10am-12:30pm Aberthau Community Garden (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Tue Oct 22, 6:30-8:30pm Making Beeswax Salves (West End Community Centre)
Thu Oct 24, 6-9pm Introduction to Canning (Strathcona Community Centre)
Thu Oct 24, 6:30-8:30pm Make Your Own Twined Small Basket (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Fri Oct 25 10-11am Green Streets Garden (Kits, near Broadway)
Sat Oct 26 10:30am-2pm VV Admin Working Group work session (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Sat Oct 26 10:30am-2pm Seed Packet Party (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Sat Oct 26, 1-3pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! (False Creek Community Centre)
Sun, Oct 27, 10-11:30am Gardening at VV Permaculture Plots (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun, Oct 27, 2-4 pm Composting! (Garrett Wellness Centre)
Sun Oct 27, 6:30-8:30pm Creative Neighbours Salon: Creative and Sustainable Initiatives in Vancouver (MLA David Eby's Office)
Sun Oct 27, 3-5:30pm Gardening at Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Tue Oct 29, 6:30-8:30pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! (Killarney Community Centre)
Tue Oct 28 7-8:30 pm Introduction to Vertical Gardening (West Point Grey Commuity Centre)
Wed Oct 30 10:30am-2pm VV Admin Working Group work session (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Oct 30 10:30am-2pm Seed Packet Party (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Village Vancouver Events September 1-30
Sun Sep 8 3-5:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Tue Sep 10, 6:30-9:30pm Introduction to Canning (Garrett Wellness Centre)
Fri Sep 13, 3:30-5:30pm Building Healthy Soil (Clinton Park Fieldhouse)
Sat Sept 14, 10am-12:30pm Aberthau Community Garden (West Point Grey Community Garden)
Sun Sept 15, 1-2:30pm Community Potluck, Seed Library & Workshop (West End Community Centre)
Sun Sept 15, 2:30-3:30pm West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Sun Sept 15, 3-5:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Wed Sept 18, 6:30-8:30pm Permaculture Vancouver Monthly Meetup (McBride Park Field House)
Thu Sept 19, 6-7pm Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Thu Sept 19, 7-8:30pm Introduction to Vertical Gardening (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Fri Sep 20, 3:30-5:30pm Seed Saving (Clinton Park Field House)
Fri Sept 20, 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (False Creek Community Centre)
Sat Sept 21, 10am-12:30pm Aberthau Community Garden (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat Sept 21,10am-12:30pm Garden Harvest Celebration (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat Sept 21, 12:30-2pm Westside Urban Garden Club Potluck (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun Sept 22, 10-11:30am VV plots @Cottonwood Community Garden
Sun Sept 22, 1-3pm Menu Planning, Meal Prep and Mason Jar Salads (West End Community Centre)
Sun Sept 22, 3-5:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Tue Sept 24, 6:30-8:30pm Drip irrigation for a Waterwise Garden (VV McBride Park Fieldhouse)
Thu Sept 26, 6-9pm Introduction to Canning (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Fri Sept 27, 4:30-6pm Intro to Fermenting (West End Community Centre)
Sat Sept 28, 10am-12:30pm Aberthau Community Garden (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat Sept 28, 2-4pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! (Hastings Community Centre)
Sun Sept 29, 11am-1pm Zero Waste in the Kitchen and Making Beeswax Wraps (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Sun Sept 29, 11:30am-1:30pm Introduction to Seed Saving (Douglas Park Community Centre)
Sun Sept 29, 3-5:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon Sept 30, 5-7pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! (Garrett Wellness Centre)
Mon Sept 30, 6:30-8:30pm Making Beeswax Salves (Kits Community Centre)
June 18 - August 5 2019
Join us for the 3rd annual
Westside Food Festival
Over 100 free activities and workshops in twenty plus locations around the Westside! Register for individual activities and workshops on Eventbrite. For workshop and activities at Community Centres, please register on Vancouver Recreation. For more info: VV Facebook or wff@villagevancouver.ca.
Click HERE for a full list of events
Presented by Village Vancouver and Fairview False Creek South, Marpole Oakridge & Westside Neighbourhood Food Networks
Village Vancouver Events August 1-31
Thu Aug 1 3-7pm Westside Community Market (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Thu Aug 1 3-7pm VV info booth/Kits Village Seed Library at Westside Community Food Market (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Thu Aug 1 2-2:45pm Gardening at VV (Green Streets Garden)
Fri Aug 2 3-5pm Zero-Waste in the Kitchen & Making Beeswax Wraps (David Eby's Office)
Sat Aug 3 9-10:30pm VV Goes to the Celebration of Light (tip of Kits Point, behind the Maritime Museum)
Sat-Sun Aug 3-4 A (Holiday) Weekend at the Garden (West Point Grey Community Centre)
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AUGUST 3
12-1pm Community Potluck in the Garden
1- 3pm Zero Waste in the Kitchen & Making Beeswax Wraps
3:30-5:30pm Menu Planning, Meal Prep & Mason Jar Salads
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AUGUST 4
9am-5:30pm Aberthau Community Garden: a Day in the Garden
10am-noon The Secret Life of Wild Yeast: Wildly Delicious Artisan Bread
12:15-12:45pm Village Vancouver Q&A Session
Sun Aug 4 3-5:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon Aug 5 10-11am Seed Packet Party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Thu Aug 15, 6-7pm Kits Village August Recycling Depot and Seed Library (Kits Community Centre)
Fri Aug 16, 5-10pm LocoMotoArt Studio Space (change room door near tennis court) indoor exhibition Susi Milne and Avril Orloff (McBride Park Field House)
Fri Aug 16, 8:30-10pm LocoMotoArt Studio Space Outdoor digital installations and soundscape (McBride Park Field House)
Sun Aug 18, 3-5:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Sun Aug 25, 3-5:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Sat Aug 31, 10am-3pm VV booth at SPEC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (Riley Park)
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Village Vancouver Events July 1-31
Wed Jul 3 6:30-8:30pm Making Beeswax Salves (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Wed Jul 3 6:30-8:30pm Building Healthy Soil (CANCELLED) (Hastings Community Centre)
Thu Jul 4 3-7pm Westside Community Market (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Thu Jul 4 3-7pm VV info booth/Kits Village Seed Library at Westside Community Food Market (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Fri Jul 5 6:30-8:30pm Balcony, Container, and Small Space Gardening (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sat Jul 6 10-noon Balcony, Container, and Small Space Gardening (West End Community Centre)
Sat Jul 6 11am-5pm Booth at Khatsahlano (David Eby booth between Arbutus and Yew)
Sat Jul 6 2-4pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (CANCELLED) (Sunset Community Centre)
Sun Jul 7 3-5:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden Party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon Jul 8 6:00-8:00pm First Steps to Prevention (Kitsilano Vancouver Public Library Branch)
Mon Jul 8 6:30-8:30pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (Strathcona Community Centre)
Tue Jul 9 9:15am-11:15 Seed Savers Club at Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre
Wed Jul 10 6:30-8:30 Pests! Who's Eating My Lettuce & What To Do (CANCELLED) (False Creek Community Centre)
Thu Jul 11 3-7pm Westside Community Market (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Thu Jul 11 3-7pm VV info booth/Kits Village Seed Library at Westside Community Food Market (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Thu Jul 11 2-2:45pm Gardening at Village Vancouver Green Streets Garden (off Broadway)
Fri Jul 12 10am-noon Hands in the Dirt! Children's Workshop (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Fri Jul 12 6:30-8:30pm Healthy Soil For A Great Garden! (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sat Jul 13 10am-noon Composting (West End Community Centre)
Sat Jul13 9:30am-noon Aberthau Garden Open House (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat Jul 13 noon-1:30pm Westside Urban Garden Club (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat Jul 13 2-3:30pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (VV Field House, McBride Park)
Sun Jul 14 3-5:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon Jul 15 6:00-8:00pm First Steps to Prevention (Kitsilano Vancouver Public Library Branch)
Tue Jul 16 6:30-8:30 The Magic of Wild Yeast! (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Jul 17 5:30-8:30pm Introduction to Canning (West Point Grey Community) Centre
Wed Jul 17 6-8pm Kits Community Potluck (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Thu Jul 18 1:15-2:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens: Children's Workshop (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Thu Jul 18 2-2:45pm Gardening at VV (off Broadway)
Thu Jul 18 3-7pm Westside Community Market (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Thu Jul 18 3-7pm VV info booth/Kits Village Seed Library @ Westside Community Food Market (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Thu Jul 18 6-7pm Kits Village July Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Thu Jul 18 6:30-8:30pm Pests! Who's Eating My Lettuce & What To Do (CANCELLED) (Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre)
Thu Jul 18 6-7pm Community Potluck, Seed Library & Workshops (West End Community Centre)
Thu Jul 18 7-9pm West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Fri-Sun Jul 19-21 VV Goes to the Folk Festival (Jericho Beach Park)
Sun Jul 21 3-5:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon Jul 22 6:00-8:00pm First Steps to Prevention (Kitsilano Vancouver Public Library Branch)
Tue Jul 23 3-5pm Seed Packet Party at the VV Field House in McBride Park
Wed Jul 24 6-7pm Permaculture Vancouver July Meetup (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Wed Jul 24 7-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Jul 25 2-2:45pm Gardening at VV (off Broadway)
Thu Jul 25 3-7pm Westside Community Market (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Thu Jul 25 3-7pm VV info booth/Kits Village Seed Library @ Westside Community Food Market (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Thu Jul 25 4-5:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Fri Jul 26 10am-noon Seed Packet Party at the VV Field House in McBride Park
Sat Jul 27 9-10:30pm VV Goes to the Celebration of Light (tip of Kits Point, behind the Maritime Museum)
Sun Jul 28 10am-noon Building Solar Greenhouses (Farmers on 57th)
Sun Jul 28 12:25-2:50 Gardening at Aberthau Garden (near West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun Jul 28 1-3pm Fall & Winter Gardening (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun Jul 28 3-5:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon Jul 29 6:30-8:30pm The Basics of Seed Saving (Marpole-Oakridge) Community Centre
Tue Jul 30 6:30-8:30pm The Secret Life of Wild Yeast (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Jul 31 6:30-8:30pm Plant Families: Understanding Garden Connections (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Wed Jul 31 9-10:30pm VV Goes to the Celebration of Light (tip of Kits Point, behind the Maritime Museum)
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Village Vancouver Events June 2019
Sat Jun 1, 2-4pm Balcony, Container and Small Space Gardening (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Tue Jun 4, 6:30-8:30pm How to Create a Village in the City (Little Mountain Neighbourhood House)
Thu Jun 6, 4:30-6:30pm Seed Packet Party (David Eby's Office)
Thu Jun 6, 6:30-8:30pm Building Healthy Soil (West End Community Centre)
Fri Jun 7, 4:30-6pm Introduction to Fermenting (False Creek Community Centre)
Fri Jun 7, 7-8:30pm Make Your Own Kimchi (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Wed June 12, 3:30-5:30pm Seed Packet Party (VV Fieldhouse at McBride Park)
Wed Jun 12, 6:30-8:30pm Introduction to Seed Saving (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Jun 13, 6:30-9:30pm Introduction to Canning (Strathcona Community Centre)
Sat Jun 15, 2-4pm Early Summer Gardening (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Sun Jun 16 noon-7pm Demonstration Sustainable Village (@ Main Street Car Free Day)
Tue Jun 18 3:30-5:30 Seed Packet Party (VV Field House in McBride Park)
Wed Jun 19 6-7pm Permaculture Vancouver June Meetup (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Wed June 19 6-8pm Kits Community Potluck (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House)
Wed Jun 19 7-9pm Native Edibles (West Point Grey Community Centre)
6:30-8:30pm Fall and Winter Gardening (CANCELLED) at Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre
Sat Jun 22 11-3pm VV Booth at Point Grey Fiesta (Trimble Park)
Sat Jun 22 1-4pm VV Booth at Strawberry Festival (Barclay Heritage Square)
Sun Jun 23 10am-noon How to Compost and Make Great Dirt! (Garrett Wellness Centre - RSVP through stephanie@richmondfoodbank.org)
Sun Jun 23 1-2:30pm Community Potluck (West End Community Centre)
Sun Jun 23 2:30-3:30pm West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Mon Jun 24 10am-noon Seed Savers (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Mon Jun 24 5:45-6:30 Move. Focus. Prepare (disaster prep) (Register by calling 604-263-9123)
Tue Jun 25 3:30-4:30pm Introduction to Organic Gardening at Douglas Park Community Centre
Tue Jun 25 6:30-8:30pm Making Beeswax Salves at the VV Field House in McBride Park
Wed Jun 26 6-9pm Introduction to Canning (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Wed Jun 26 6:30-8:30 Balcony, Container, and Small Space Gardening (CANCELLED) at Killarney Community Centre
Thu Jul 27 3-7pm Westside Community Market at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Thu Jul 27 3-7pm VV info booth/Kits Village Seed Library at Westside Community Food Market at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
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Village Vancouver Events May 2019
Thu May 2, 6:30-8:30pm Vegetable Gardening for Beginners (Sunset Community Centre)
Sat May 4, 2-4pm Early Summer Gardening (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Wed May 8, 6:30-8pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Marpole Oakridge Community Centre)
Fri May 10, 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (False Creek Community Centre)
Tue May 14, 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West End Community Centre)
Wed May 15, 7-9pm Balcony, Container and Small Space Gardening (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat May 18, 2-4pm Pests! Who's Eating My Lettuce/What To Do (Hastings Community Centre)
Wed May 22, 6:30-8:30pm Veggie Gardening for Beginners (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Wed May 22, 7-9pm Building Healthy Soil (Renfrew Park Community Centre)
Fri May 29, 6:30-8pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Kitsilano Community Centre)
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Village Vancouver Events for April 2019
VV Collaborative Community work parties are starting soon!
Aberthau Permaculture Garden
VV plots at Cottonwood Community Garden
Green Streets Garden
Kits Village Collaborative Garden
If you're interested in gardening with us: gardening@villagevancouver.ca
Tue Apr 2, 6:30-8:30pm Main Street Village Vancouver April Meetup (Little Mountain Neighbourhood House)
Thu Apr 4, 6:30-8:30pm, Balcony, Container & Small Space Gardening (West End Community Centre)
Sat Apr 6, 1-3pm Balcony, Container & Small Space Gardening (False Creek Community Centre)
Mon Apr 8, 5:30-6:30pm Taming Stress for Better Health (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Tue Apr 9, 6:30-8:30pm Building Healthy Soil (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Wed Apr 10, 6-8pm Native Edibles Talk and Walk (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Fri Apr 12, 7-8pm A Firefighters Global Cycle: Jaws of Life (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sat Apr 13, 2-4pm Balcony, Container & Small Space Gardening (Hasting Community Centre)
Sat Apr 13, noon-4pm Organic Gardening Open House (Vancouver Public Library Kitsilano Branch)
Sun Apr 14, 1-3pm Growing Plenty of Potatoes (West End Community Centre)
Mon Apr 15, 6:30-8:30pm Composting Workshop (Champlain Heights Community Centre)
Wed Apr 17, 6:30-8:30pm Free Dirt with Backyard Composting (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Wed Apr 17, 6-7pm Recycling Depot (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sun Apr 21, 1-3pm Vegetable Gardening for Beginners (West End Community Centre)
Wed Apr 24, 6-8pm Upcycled Fabric Baskets (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Apr 25, 6:30-8:30pm Building Healthy Soil (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sat Apr 27, 10am-noon Pests! Who's Eating My Lettuce/What To Do About It (Renfrew Park Community Centre)
Sun Apr 28, 2:30-3:30pm West End Urban Garden Club + Potluck (West End Community Centre)
Tue Apr 30, 6:30-8:30pm Balcony, Container and Small Space Gardening(Killarney Community Centre)
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Village Vancouver Events for March 2019
Sat Mar 2, 10am-12:30pm Garden Work Party - Aberthau Community Garden (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat Mar 2, 1-3pm Introduction to Organic Gardening(Marpole Oakridge Community Centre)
Sun Mar 3, 11-1 Kombucha! (West End Community Centre)
Sun Mar 3, 2-4pm Vegetable Gardening for Beginners (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Tue Mar 5, 6:30-8:30pm Main Street Village Vancouver March: Meetup Intro to Vertical Gardening (Little Mountain Neighbourhood House).
Wed Mar 6, 6:30-8:30pm Vegetable Gardening for Beginners (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Mar 7, 6:30-8:00 Start Your Own Veggie Seedlings (Strathcona Community Centre)
Sat Mar 9, 10am-12:30pm Garden Work Party - Aberthau Community Garden (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Tue Mar 12, 1-3pm Gardening with Lori Snyder (Thunderbird Community Centre)
Wed Mar 13, 6:30-8:30pm Pests! Whos Eating My Lettuce, What to Do About It (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Mar 14, 6-7 Recycling Depot (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sat Mar 16, 1:30-3pm Seed Savers Club (Marpole Oakridge Community Centre)
Sun Mar 17, 1-2:30pm Community Potluck, Seed Library & Workshop (West End Community Centre)
Sun Mar 17, 2:30-3:30pm West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Tue Mar 19, 6:30-8:30 Making Beeswax Salves w/ Lori Snyder (West End Community Centre)
Wed Mar 20, 6:30-8:30pm Permaculture Vancouver Monthly Meetup! (Kitislano Community Centre)
Sat Mar 23, 10am-12pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (Renfrew Park Community Centre)
Sat Mar 23, 1-3pm Feast, Field and Forage (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun Mar 24, 1-3pm Introduction to Early Spring Japanese Vegetables(Kitsilano Community Centre)
Tue Mar 26, 6:30-8:30pm Pests! Who's Eating My Lettuce & What To Do About It (West End Community Centre)
Thu Mar 28, 6:30-8:30pm Growing Plenty of Potatoes (Sunset Community Centre)
Sat Mar 30, 10am-12pm Intro to Organic Gardening (False Creek Community Centre)
Sat Mar 30, 12-1:30pm Westside Food Network Potluck (West Point Grey Community Centre)
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Village Vancouver Events for February 2019
Sun Feb 3, 1-3pm Spice Up Your Garden With Garlic (West End Community Centre)
Wed Feb 6, 6:30-8:30pm The Wonder of Bees (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Thu Feb 7, 6:30-8:30pm Spice Up Your Garden With Garlic (Champlain Heights Community Centre)
Sat Feb 9, 1-3pm Cultivating Community Resilience (West End Community Centre)
Sat Feb 9, 2-4pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Hastings Community Centre)
Sun Feb 10, 2-4pm Free Dirt with Backyard Composting (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Tue Feb 12, 6:30-8:30pm Start Your Own Veggie Seedlings (Killarney Community Centre)
Wed Feb 13, 6:30-8pm Let's Make Valentine's Kimchi! (Marpole Oakridge Community Centre)
Thu Feb 14, 6-7pm Kits Village February Recycling Depot and Seed Library (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sat Feb 16, 10-11am Garden Info Session (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat Feb 16, 2-4pm Cultivating Community Resilience (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sun Feb 17, 10am-12pm Making Sauerkraut (False Creek Community Centre)
Sun Feb 17, 1-2:30pm Community Potluck, Seed Library & Workshop(West End Community Centre)
Sun Feb 17, 2:30-3:30pm West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Tue Feb 19, 1-3pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Thunderbird Community Centre)
Wed Feb 20, 7-9pm Making Beeswax Salves w/ Lori Snyder (Renfrew Park Community Centre)
Sat Feb 23, 1:30-3:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (False Creek Community Centre)
Tue Feb 26, 6:30-8:30pm Planning and Planting Your Spring Garden (West End Community Centre)
Wed Feb 27, 6:30-8:30pm Spice Up Your Garden With Garlic (West Point Grey Community Centre)
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Village Vancouver Events for January 2019
Thu Jan 17 6-7pm Kits Village January Recycling Depot
(Kitsilano Community Centre)
Fri Jan 18 1:45-3:45pm VV Tabling: Seed Library at Backpack Program (Strathcona Community Centre)
Sun Jan 20 1-2:30pm Community Potluck, Seed Library & Workshop (West End Community Centre)
Sun Jan 20 2:30-3:30pm West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Sun Jan 20 2:30-4:00pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Tue Jan 22 1-3pm Making Sauerkraut (Thunderbird Community Centre)
Fri Jan 25 9:30-11am Grow Your Own Microgreens (Strathcona Community Centre)
Sat Jan 26 11am-12pm 2019 VV Gardening Info Session (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sun Jan 27 1-3pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West End Community Centre)
Wed Jan 30 7-8:30pm Introduction to Fermenting (West Point Grey
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Village Vancouver Events for December, 2018
Sun Dec 2 1-3pm West End Urban Gardening Club - Holiday Celebration(West End Community Centre)
Thu Dec 6 6:30-8:30pm Fermented Root Beer (False Creek Community Centre)
Sat Dec 8, 10am-12pm, Planning Your Spring Garden (Riverfront Community Garden) FREE RSVP Ross
Sat Dec 8, 2-4pm, Planning Your Spring Garden (Garratt Wellness Centre) FREE
Sun Dec 9, 2-4pm, Planning Your Spring Garden (Charleson Community Garden) FREE RSVP Ross
Sun Dec 9 1:30-3pm Let's Make Kimchi (Hillcrest Community Centre)
Thu Dec 13 6-7pm Kits Village November Recycling Depot and Seed Library (Kitsilano Community Centre)
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Village Vancouver Events Nov 13 - 30, 2018
Tue Nov 13 6:30-8:30pm Drop in Spaghetti Night (West End)
Tue Nov 13 6:30-8:30pm Making Beeswax Salves (Renfrew Park Community Centre)
Wed Nov 14 6:30-8pm Westside Neighbourhood Food Network Meetup(West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Nov 15 6-7pm Kits Village November Recycling Depot and Seed Library (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Fri Nov 16 9:30am-12:30pm Holiday Canning (Strathcona Community Centre)
Sat Nov 17 1-2:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (Kits Point, part of Slow Food Day)
Sat Nov 17 1-9pm 9th Slow Food, Slow Everything Day (Kits Point, including Microgreens workshop)
Sun Nov 18 10am-12pm Kombucha! (False Creek Community Centre)
Sun Nov 18 1-2:30pm Community Potluck, Seed Library and Workshop (West End community Centre)
Sun Nov 18 2:30-3:30pm West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Mon Nov 19 2:20-3:20pm Women's Optimal Health and Wellness Series: Taming Stress for Better Health (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Tue Nov 20 1-3pm Wonder of Bees (Thunderbird Community Centre)
Tue Nov 20 6:30-8:30pm Sauerkraut Fermentation (West End Community Centre)
Wed Nov 21 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Nov 22 6:30-8:30pm Seeding - Indoor Seed Starting (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Tue Nov 27 6:30-8:30pm Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder (West End Community Centre)
Tue Nov 29 6:30-8:30pm Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder (West Point Grey Community Centre)
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Village Vancouver Events Oct 27 - Nov 13
Sat Oct 27 1:30-3:30pm Planning Your Spring Garden (Hastings Community Centre)
Sun Oct 28 1-3pm Kombucha (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Thu Nov 1 6:30-8:30pm Adapting Your Garden to a Changing Climate (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat Nov 3 1-3pm Planning Your Spring Garden (Marpole Oakridge Community Centre)
Sun Nov 4 10:30am-12pm Introduction to Fermenting (Kitsilano Community Centre)
Sun Nov 4 1-3pm Planning Your Spring Garden (West End Community Centre)
Sun Nov 4 5-7pm Village Vancouver Annual General Meeting (Kits Point)
Wed Nov 7 6-9pm Introduction to Holiday Canning (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Nov 8 6:30-8:30pm Seed Saver Club (Kitsilano Neighbourhood House) contact Zoë at 604 736 3588 ext 133 or zoel@kitshouse.org for registration
Tue Nov 13 6:30-8:30pm Drop in Spaghetti Night (West End)
Tue Nov 13 6:30-8:30pm Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder (Renfrew Park Community Centre)
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Village Vancouver Activities October 15-30
Mon Oct 15 6:30-8:30pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic (Kits Community Centre)
Tue Oct 16 1-3pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic (Thunderbird Community Centre)
Tue Oct 16 6-8pm Neighbour Savour IX- Biggest potluck ever (Heritage Hall)
Tue Oct 16 6:30-8:30pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic (West End Community Centre)
Wed Oct 17 6:30-8:30pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Wed Oct 17 6-8pm Kits House / Westside Food Collaborative Seed Library Launch & community potluck (Kits House)
Thu Oct 18 6-7pm Kits Village October Recycling Depot and Seed Library(Kits Community Centre)
Fri Oct 19 9:30-11:30am Concepts in Year Round Gardening (Strathcona Community Centre)
Fri Oct 19 6:30-7:30pm Mindfulness in Eating for Better Health (near Oakridge mall)
Sat Oct 20 1:30-3:30pm Planning Your Spring Garden (False Creek Community Centre)
Sat Oct 20 10am-12pm Spice up Your Garden with Garlic (Garratt Wellness Centre)
Sun Oct 21 9:30-11am Introduction to Fermenting (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun Oct 21 11am-12:30pm Westside Urban Garden Club: Community Potluck and Discussion (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sun Oct 21 1-2:30pm Community Potluck, Seed Library & Workshop (West End Community Centre)
Sun Oct 21 2:30-3:30pm WE Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Mon Oct 22 6:30-8:30pm Planning Your Spring Garden (Kits Community Centre)
Thu Oct 25 6:30-8:30pm Concepts in Year Round Gardening (West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat Oct 27 1:30-3:30pm Planning Your Spring Garden (Hastings Community Centre)
Sun Oct 28 1-3pm Kombucha (Trout Lake Community Centre)
Tue Oct 30 6-8pm Drop in Spaghetti Night (West End)
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Westside Food Fest has been extended to August 20!
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Village Vancouver Events
July-August 2018
Join us for the 2nd annual
Westside Food Festival
July 5 -August 20
Over 100 free activities and workshops in twenty plus locations around the Westside! Register for individual activities and workshops on Eventbrite. For workshop and activities at Community Centres, please register on Vancouver Recreation. For more info: VV Facebook or wff@villagevancouver.ca.
click here for a full list of festival events
Presented by Village Vancouver and Fairview False Creek South, Marpole Oakridge & Westside Neighbourhood Food Networks
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Food Fest Events August 7 -August 20
Tuesday, August 7
Tue Aug 7 7:15-8:15pm Green Streets Garden work party (Kits, near Broadway)
Wednesday, August 8
Wed Aug 8 6:30-8pm Intro to Fermenting (False Creek Community Centre)
Thursday, August 9
Thu Aug 9 3-7pm Westside Community Food Market (Kits Neighbourhood House)
Thu Aug 9 3-7pm VV info booth/Kits Village Seed Library at Westside Community Food Market (Kits Neighbourhood House)
Friday, August 10
Fri Aug 10 7:30-8:30pm Seed Packet Party (Kits, near beach)
Saturday, August 11
Sat Aug 11 9-11am Aberthau Permaculture Collaborative Garden Work Party(Aberthau Mansion - WPG CC)
Sunday, August 12
Sun Aug 10 4-6:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden Work Party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Monday, August 13
Mon Aug 13 7:15-8:15pm Green Streets Garden Work Party (Kits, near Broadway)
Tuesday, August 14
Tue Aug 14 4-6:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden Work Party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Wednesday, August 15
Wed Aug 15 5:30-8:30pm Intro to Canning - Make Your Own Pickles (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Wed Aug 15 6-8pm Making Sauerkraut (Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre)
Thursday, August 16
Thu Aug 16 3-7 Westside Community Food Market (Kits Neighbourhood House)
Thu Aug 16 6-7 pm Kits Village August Recycling Depot & Seed Library(Kits Community Centre)
Friday, August 17
Fri Aug 10 7:30-8:30pm Seed Packet Party (Kits, near beach)
Saturday, August 18
Sat Aug 18 10am-12:30pm Aberthau Permaculture Collaborative Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG CC)
Sunday, August 19
Sun Aug 19 4-6:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garen Work Party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Monday, August 20
Mon Aug 20 7:15-8:15pm Green Streets Garden Work Party (Kits, near Broadway)
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other Village events around town
Tue Aug 14 6:30-8:30 pm Zero Waste in the Kitchen and Beeswax Wraps(WE Community Centre)
July -August 2018
other VV events around Vancouver
Tue Jul 31 1-3 pm Making Beeswax Salves w/Lori Snyder (Thunderbird Community Centre)
Sat Aug 4 10 am-12pm Balcony, Container, & Small Space Gardening(Hastings Community Centre)
Tue Aug 7 6:30- 8 pm Main St. Village monthly workshop (no workshop this month) (Little Mtn. Neighbourhood House)
Fri Aug 10 9:30-11:30 am Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (CANCELLED)(Strathcona Community Centre)
Fri Aug 10 6-7:15 pm West End August Community Potluck (WE Community Centre)
Fri Aug 10 7:15-8 pm West End Urban Garden Club (WE Community Centre)
Tue Aug 14 6:30-8:30pm Zero Waste in the Kitchen and Beeswax Wraps (WE Community Centre)
Wed Aug 15 6:30-8:30pm Permaculture Vancouver August Meetup (TBC) (Potluck and Workshop)
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July-August 2018
Westside Food Fest starts today!
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Sun Jul 1 10 am-1:30 pm VV Permaculture Plots work party (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun Jul 1 1:30-4 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon Jul 2 3-5:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Tue Jul 3 6:30-8 pm Main St. Village monthly workshop: Buddy Up part 2(Little Mtn. Neighbourhood House) CANCELLED
Tue Jul 3 7:30-8:30 pm VV Green Streets Garden work party (Kits)
Wed Jul 4 6:30-8:30 pm The Wonder of Bees (West End Community Centre)
Sun Jul 8 10 am-noon VV Permaculture Plots work party (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Mon Jul 9 6:30-8:30 pm Introduction to Fermenting (WE Community Centre)
Fri Jul 13 9:30-11:30 am Native Edibles Talk and Walk (Strathcona Community Centre)
Sat Jul 14 3-5pm Growing Herbs (Garratt Wellness Centre, Richmond)
Fri Jul 20 6-7:15 pm West End Community Potluck (WE Community Centre)
Fri Jul 20 7:15-8 pm West End Urban Garden Club (WE Community Centre)
Sat Jul 21 10 am-12pm Intro to Organic Gardening (Hastings Community Centre)
Mon Jul 30 6:30-8:30pm Kombucha! (Kits Community Centre)
Tue Jul 31 6-8pm Menu Planning, Meal Prep & Mason Jar Salads (Marpole Oakridge Community Centre)
Tue Jul 31 An Evening at the Library: Lots More than Books! (Kits branch VPLibrary)
6:30-8:30pm Gardening in Difficult Spaces
Wed Aug 1 7-8:30pm Kits Village Potluck (Kits)
Wed Aug 1 8:30-10:30pm VV goes to the Fireworks (tip of Kits Point, behind the Maritime Museum)
Thu Aug 2 3-7pm Westside Community Food Market (Kits Neighbourhood House)
Thu Aug 2 3-7pm VV info booth/Kits Village Seed Library at Westside Community Food Market(Kits Neighbourhood House)
Thu Aug 2 6:30-8:30pm Eating Defensively by Growing your Own (TBC) (Kits Neighbourhood House) To be rescheduled
Fri Aug 3 1-2:30pm Kits Village Seed Library at the Arbutus Corridor (TBC) (Kits, Arbutus Corridor)
Fri Aug 3 6-8pm False Creek South Urban Ag Walking Tour (Thornton Park right next to Starbucks 201 Terminal Ave)
Sat Aug 4 A Day at Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture and Eco-Art Garden (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
10 am-12:30pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
12:30-1:30pm W. Pt. Grey Village Community Potluck in the Garden (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Aug 4 1:30-3:30pm Intro to Organic Gardening (WPG CC)
Sat Aug 4 3:45-5:45pm Fall and Winter Gardening (WPG CC)
Sat Aug 4 7-8:30pm Kits Village Potluck (TBC) (Kits)
Sat Aug 4 8:30-10:30pm VV goes to the Fireworks (tip of Kits Point, behind the Maritime Museum)
Sun Aug 5 9:15-11:15am Concepts in Year Round Gardening (WPG CC)
Sun Aug 5 11:30am-1pm (Rescheduled from July 18) Intro to Fermenting (WPG CC)
Sun Aug 5 1-2pm W. Pt. Grey Village Community Potluck in the Garden (WPG CC)
Sun Aug 5 2-4pm Grow Your Own Microgreens (WPG CC)
Sun Aug 5 4:10-5:40pm Drip Irrigation for a Water Wise Garden (WPG CC)
Mon Aug 6 10-11am VV Green Streets Garden work party (Kits, near Broadway)
Mon Aug 6 4-6:30pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
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Canada Summer Jobs Employment Opportunity w/Village Vancouver
--Promotion & Outreach Assistant
6-7 weeks @35-40 hours/week between June 28th-August 15th, 2018 at our Field House office in Strathcona Park.
In accordance with Canada Summer Jobs guidelines, applicants must:
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be registered full-time students during the preceding academic year and have intentions to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
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be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or have official refugee protection stats, and be legally entitled to work in Canada
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be between the ages of 15 and 30
Deadline for Applications: 11 am Wednesday, June 27th, 2018. Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest in this position and your eligibility for employment, and a resume, including three references and their contact information, by email to ross@villagevancouver.ca.
For more details: Village Vancouver Employment Opportunities
(http://www.villagevancouver.ca/page/summer-job-opportunities-with-village-vancouver)
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Three Canada Summer Jobs Employment Opportunities w/Village Vancouver
--Administrative and Programming Assistant
--Promotion & Outreach Assistant
--Assistant Seed Librarian & Community Gardener
7 weeks @35 hours/week between June 13th-August 8th, 2018 at our Field House office in Strathcona Park.
In accordance with Canada Summer Jobs guidelines, applicants must:
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be registered full-time students during the preceding academic year and have intentions to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
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be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or have official refugee protection stats, and be legally entitled to work in Canada
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be between the ages of 15 and 30
Deadline for Applications: 4 pm Tuesday, June 12th, 2018. Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest in this position and your eligibility for employment, and a resume, including three references and their contact information, by email to ross@villagevancouver.ca.
For more details: Village Vancouver Employment Opportunities
(http://www.villagevancouver.ca/page/summer-job-opportunities-with-village-vancouver)
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June
Highlights: VV Demo Sustainable Village @Main St. Car Free Day (Jun 17), Westside Food Festival (Jul 5-Aug 9)
Sat Jun 2 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Jun 2 11 am-3 pm VV Marpole Oakridge Neighburhood Food Network Booth & Seed Library at Marpole Community Day (Marpole Oakridge Community Centre)
Sun Jun 3 10 am-noon Introduction to Seed Saving (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sun Jun 3 10 am-noon VV Permaculture Plots work party (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun Jun 3 1-2:30 pm Native Edibles Talk and Walk (WE Community Centre)
Sun Jun 3 3-4 pm VV Green Streets Garden work party(TBC) (Kits)
Sun Jun 3 4-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Tue Jun 5 6- 8 pm Main St. Village monthly Buddy Up workshop(Little Mtn. Neighbourhood House)
Fri Jun 8 9:30-11:30 am Container and Windowsill Gardening Gardening (Strathcona Community Centre)
Sat Jun 9 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Jun 9 1-2:30 pm Eat Your Weeds! (Riley Park Community Garden)
Sat Jun 9 2:30-4:30 pm Healthy Soil for a Great Garden! (Kits Community Centre)
Sun Jun 10 10 am-noon VV Permaculture Plots work party (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun Jun 10 1-2:30 pm Community Potluck, Seed Library & Sprouts Workshop (WE Community Centre)
Sun Jun 10 2:30-3:30 pm West End Urban Garden Club and Benefitting from Invasive Weeds Workshop (WE Community Centre)
Sun Jun 10 4-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon Jun 11 6:30-8 pm Intro to Fermenting (Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre)
Tue Jun 12 1-3 pm Intro to Fermenting (Thunderbird Community Centre)
Tue Jun 12 6:30-8:30 pm Healthy Soil for a Great Garden(Champlain Heights Community Centre)
Tue Jun 12 6:30-8:30 pm Sauerkraut Fermentation (WE Community Centre)
Wed Jun 13 6:30-8:30 pm Fermented Ginger Sodas (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Thu Jun 14 6-7 pm Kits Village June Recycling Depot & Seed Library (Kits Communty Centre)
Sat Jun 16 noon-7 pm VV-West End Neighbourhood Food Network Booth & Community Seed Library at West End Car Free Day (Denman, near WE Community Centre)
Sun Jun 17 noon-7 pm VV Demonstration Sustainable Village & Music Stage at Main St. Car Free Day (east side of Main St., 13th street intersection & between 12th and 13th)
Mon Jun 18 1-2 pm VV Green Streets Garden work party(TBC) (Kits)
Wed Jun 20 6:30-8:30 Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Wed Jun 20 6:30-8:30 pm Permaculture Vancouver June Meetup (TBC) (Potluck and Workshop)
Sat Jun 23 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Jun 23 1-4 pm VV-West End Neighbourhood Food Network Booth & Community Seed Library at Strawberry Festival (Barclay Manor)
Sat Jun 23 4-5:30 pm VV Green Streets Garden work party (Kits)
Sun Jun 24 10 am-2 pm pm VV participation in Cottonwood Community Garden monthly work party(Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun Jun 24 4-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Sat Jun 30 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
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May
Highlights: A dozen plus workshops.
Tue May 1 6:30-8 pm Main St. VV May workshop: Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder (Little Mtn. Neighbourhood House)
Tue May 1 6:30-8:30 pm Balcony, Container, and Small Space Gardening (WE Community Centre)
Wed May 2 2-3 pm Seed Starting (Hives for Humanity Pollinator Series @Hastings Folk Garden)
Wed May 2 6:30-8:30 pm Healthy Soil for a Great Garden! (Sunset Community Centre)
Thu May 3 6:30-8:30 pm Early Summer Gardening (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Fri May 4 4:45-5:45 pm VV Main St. Car Free Day Demo Sustainable Village Planning Session (Kits)
Fri May 4 5:45-6:45 pm VV Newsletter Team meeting (Kits)
Sat May 5 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat May 5 2:30-4:30 pm Balcony, Container, and Small Space Gardening (Kits Community Centre)
Sun May 6 10:30 am-noon VV Permaculture Plots work party (TBC) (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun May 6 1-2:30 pm Intro to Fermenting (WE Community Centre)
Sun May 6 4-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (TBC) (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Sun May 6 6:30-8 pm Kits Village Potluck (TBC) (Kits)
Mon May 7 1-2 pm VV Green Streets Garden work party (TBC)(Kits)
Mon May 7 6:30-8:30 pm Milk and Water Kefir (Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre)
Tue May 8 6:30-8:30 pm Introduction to Seed Saving (WE Community Centre)
Wed May 9 6:30-8:30 pm Fermented Root Beers (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Fri May 11 9:30-11:30 am Early Summer Gardening (Strathcona Community Centre)
Sat May 12 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat May 12 noon-5 pm VV booth/seed library at Stone Soup Festival (Britannia Community Centre)
Sat May 12 2:30-4 pm Seed Savers Club (WE Community Centre)
Sat May 13 10-11:30 am VV Permaculture Plots work party (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun May 13 4-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work partyBilly Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon May 14 6:30-8:30 pm Healthy Soil for a Great Garden!(Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre)
Tue May 15 1-3 pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (Thunderbird Community Centre)
Tue May 15 4:30-7 pm VV Board of Directors Meeting (VV Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
Wed May 16 6:30-8:30 pm Permaculture Vancouver Monthly Meetup (VV Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
Thu May 17 6-7 pm Kits Village May Recycling Depot & Seed Library (Kits Communty Centre)
Sat May 19 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat May 19, 26, Jun 16 1-2:30 pm Indoor Seed Starting (Marpole Oakridge Community Centre)
Sun May 20 3-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon May 21 1-2 pm VV Green Streets Garden work party (TBC) (Kits)
Tue May 22 6:30-8:30 pm Fermented Root Beer (WE Community Centre)
Wed May 23 6:30-8:30 pm Making Beeswax Salves with Lori Snyder (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat May 26 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sun May 27 10 am - 2 pm VV participation in Cottonwood Community Garden monthly work party (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun May 27 1-2:30 pm West End Community Potluck (WE Community Centre)
Sun May 27 2:30-3:30 pm West End Urban Garden Club (WE Community Centre)
Sun May 27 4-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon May 28 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Thu May 31 6:30-8:30 pm Kombucha! (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
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VV 2018 Gardening & Permaculture Opportunities Info Session
(VV Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
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April 2018
Highlights: Over a dozen workshops. Gardening info session (Apr 7 (to join a VV garden). Organic Gardening Open House (Apr 21), Aberthau Permaculture Garden Open House (Apr 28)
Sun Apr 1 4-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Tue Apr 3 6:30-8 pm Main St. VV April workshop: no workshop this month - next workshop May 1st (Little Mtn. Neighbourhood House)
Wed Apr 4 6:30-8:30 pm Adapting Your Garden to a Changing Climate (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Fri Apr 6 4:45-6:45 pm VV Outreach/Newsletter Team meeting(Kits)
Sat Apr 7 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Apr 7 1:30-2:30 pm VV Permaculture Plots work party (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sat Apr 7 2:30-3:30 pm Seed Packet Party (VV Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
Sat Apr 7 3:30-4:30 pm VV 2018 Gardening & Permaculture Opportunities Info Session (VV Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
Sun Apr 8 1-3 pm Menu Planning, Meal Prep, and Mason Jar Salads (WE Community Centre)
Sun Apr 8 3:30-6 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Sun Apr 8 6-7:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden Potluck (Kits)
Mon Apr 9 3-4 pm VV Green Streets Garden work party (Kits)
Mon Apr 9 6:30-8:30 pm Planning and Planting Your Spring Garden (VV Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
Tue Apr 10 6:30-8:30 pm Adapting Your Garden to a Changing Climate (WE Community Centre)
Wed Apr 11 6:30-8:30 pm Introduction to Fermented Sodas
(Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Thu Apr 12 10:30 am-1 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Fri Apr 13 9:30-11:30 am Making Beeswax Salves w/Lori Snyder(Strathcona Community Centre)
Fri Apr 13 4:45-5:45 pm VV Main St. Car Free Day Demo Sustainable Village Planning Session (Kits)
Fri Apr 13 5:45-6:45 pm VV Newsletter Team meeting (Kits)
Sat Apr 14 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Apr 14 noon-6 pm The Northern Lights Mythically Marvellous Circus & Symposium (Village Convenor Ross Moster presents on the Resilience and Foundation Panel) (Roundhouse Community Centre)
Sun Apr 15 10 am-noon Healthy Soil for a Great Garden! (Charleson Community Garden)
Sun Apr 15 1-2:30 pm West End Community Potluck- Growing Food on Your Balcony (WE Community Centre)
Sun Apr 15 2:30-3:30 pm West End Urban Garden Club - Plant a Pizza Garden (WE Community Centre)
Sun Apr 15 4-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Tue Apr 17 1-3 pm Balcony, Container, and Small Space Gardening (Thunderbird Community Centre)
Wed Apr 18 6-8 pm Native Edibles Talk and Walk (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Wed Apr 18 6:30-8:30 pm Permaculture Vancouver Monthly Meetup (VV Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
Thu Apr 19 6-7 pm Kits Village April Recycling Depot & Seed Library (Kits Communty Centre)
Sat Apr 21 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Apr 21 11 am-1 pm Introduction to Organic Gardening(precedes Organic Gardening Open House) (Kits branchVPL)
Sat Apr 21 1-4 pm Organic Gardening Open House (Kits branch VPL)
Sat Apr 21 1-4 pm VV Booth/Community Seed Library at Green Streets Plant Swap (Tupper St. Greenway)
Sun Apr 22 11 am-12:30 pm VV Permaculture Plots work party (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun Apr 22 3-5:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Tue Apr 24 6:30-8:30 pm Introduction to Organic Gardening(Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre)
Thu Apr 26 1-2 pm VV Green Streets Garden work party (TBC)(Kits)
Thu Apr 26 3-5 pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (Broadway Youth Resource Centre)
Saturday April 28 10 am-3 pm
Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Open House
berthau Mansion Garden - WPG Community Centre
Sun Apr 29 10 am-noon Healthy Soil for a Great Garden! (Brewery Creek Community Garden) CANCELLED due to weather
Sun Apr 29 2-4 pm Seed Packet Party (Kits)
Sun Apr 29 4-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
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March 2018
Highlights: Over a dozen workshops. Garden work parties start.
Thu Mar 1 6:30-8:30 pm Introduction to Organic Garlic (West End Community Centre)
Sat Mar 3 3-5 pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! (Seed Savers Club) (Kerrisdale Community Centre)
Tue Mar 6 5:30-7 pm Main St. VV March workshop (Little Mtn. Neighbourhood House)
Fri Mar 9 4:30-6:30 pm VV Outreach/Newsletter Team meeting (Kits)
Sat Mar 10 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Mar 10 2-3:30 pm Native EdiblesTalk & Walk (Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre)
Sun Mar 11 11 am-12:30 pm VV Permaculture Plots work party (Cottonwood Community Garden)
Sun Mar 11 4:30-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden Potluck (Kits)
Tue Mar 13 6:30-8:30 pm Fermented Ginger Sodas (West End Community Centre)
Wed Mar 14 6:30-8:30 pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Thu Mar 15 6-7 pm Kits Village March Recycling Depot & Seed Library (Kits Communty Centre)
Thu Mar 15 6:30-8:30 pm Healthy Soil for a Great Garden! (West End Community Centre)
Sat Mar 17 10-11 am Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Mar 17 11 am-1 pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic!(Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Mar 17 10-11 am Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Mar 17 11 am-1 pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sun Mar 18 10am-noon Healthy Soil for a Great Garden! (Fraserland Riverview Community Garden)
Sun Mar 18 1-2:30 pm West End Community Potluck (WE Community Centre)
Sun Mar 18 2:30-3:30 pm West End Urban Garden Club (WE Community Centre)
Sun Mar 18 4-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Thu Mar 22 6:30-8:30 pm Planning and Planting Your Spring Garden (WE Community Centre)
Mon Mar 19 6:30-8:30pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (Mt. Pleasant branch VPL)
Wed Mar 21 6:30-8:30 pm Kombucha! (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Wed Mar 21 6:30-8:30 pm Permaculture Vancouver Monthly Meetup (VV Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
Thu Mar 22 6:30-8 pm Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Mar 24 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sun Mar 25 4-6:30 pm Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Tue Mar 27 6-8 pm Native Edibles Talk and Walk (Strathcona Community Centre)
Wed Mar 28 1-2 pm VV Green Streets Garden work party (Kits)
Sat Mar 31 10 am-12:30 pm Aberthau Collaborative Permaculture Garden Work Party (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
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February 2018
Sat Feb 3 11:30 am-1:30 pm Introduction to Organic Gardening(Strathcona Community Centre)
Mon Feb 5 6:30-8:30 pm Kombucha! (WE Community Centre)
Tue Feb 6 5:45-7:30 pm Main St. Village February Workshop -Preparing is Caring - Resilience workshop (Little Mtn. Neighbourhood House)
Wed Feb 7 6:30-8:30 pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (Sunset Community Centre)
Tue Feb 13 6:30-8:30 pm Healthy Soil for a Great Garden!(Marpole-Oakridge Community Cenre)
Thu Feb 15 6-7 pm Kits Village Recycling Depot & Seed Library(Kits Community Centre)
Thu Feb 15 6:30-8:30 pm Creating Native Bee Houses (WE Community Centre)
Sat Feb 17 10-11 am Aberthau Garden 2018 Gardening Opportunities Info Session (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sun Feb 18 1-2:30 pm West End Community Potluck - Growing Edible Flowers (West End Community Centre)
Sun Feb 18 2:30-3:30 pm West End Urban Garden Club (WE Neighbourhood Food Network) - Finding the Best Seeds for your Garden (WE Community Centre)
Mon Feb 19 6:30-9:30 pm coFood Long Table Dinner - What if We Grew our Cities instead of Building them? Village Vancouver, Transition, and Community Resilience, and The Change Chats (The Artiste, Mt. Pleasant)
Tue Feb 20 6:30-8 pm Introduction to Fermenting (Strathcona Community Centre)
Wed Feb 21 6:30-8:30 pm Permaculture Vancouver February Meetup - Potluck and workshop (TBD) (VV Strathcona Park
Fieldhouse)
Wed Feb 21 6:30-8:30 pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic!(Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Thu Feb 22 6:30-8:30 pm Introduction to Organic Gardening(Champlain Heights Community Centre)
Sat Feb 24 10-11 am Aberthau Garden Planning Meeting (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
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January 2018
Sat Jan 14 1-2:30 pm Introduction to Fermenting (West End Community Centre)
Wed Jan 17 6:30-8:30 pm Permaculture Vancouver January Meetup - Potluck and Planning 2018 (VV Strathcona Park
Fieldhouse)
Wed Jan 17 6:30-8:30 pm Kombucha! (Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre)
Thu Jan 18 6-7 pm Kits Village Recycling Depot & Seed Library (Kits Community Centre)
Sat Jan 20 10-11:30 am West Point Grey Village Seed Savers Club (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sun Jan 21 1-2:30 pm West End Community Potluck - Growing Your Own Sprouts and Microgreens workshop (West End Community Centre)
Sun Jan 21 2:30-3:30 pm West End Urban Garden Club (WE Neighbourhood Food Network) - Ground and Cavity Nesting Bees presentation (WE Community Centre)
Wed Jan 24 6:30-8 pm Introduction to Fermenting (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
Sat Jan 27 10-11:30 am Seed Savers Club (WE Community Centre)
Sat Jan 27 10:30 am-4 pm Seed Saving display @Community Science Celebration (Britannia Community Centre)
Sat Jan 27 11:30 am-1:30 pm Spice up your Garden with Garlic!
(Strathcona Community Centre)
Wed Jan 31 6:30-8:30 pm Creating Native Bee Houses (Aberthau Mansion - WPG Community Centre)
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Village Vancouver wishes you a peaceful and fulfilling holiday season, and a just, sustainable, and resilient 2018.
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UPCOMING FALL 2017 WORKSHOPS
Sat, Sep 23 1-3 pm Kimchi Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre Learn to make kimchi, a traditional fermented Korean side dish in this Marpole-Oakridge Neighbourhood Food Network workshop facilitated by Alyssa Kohlman from Fermentoring. Kimchi is probiotic, raw, and Paleo-friendly. You'll be fully active in creating the fermentation (wear clothes you don't mind preparing food in), and take home a jar customized to your level of spice-tolerance. (Vegan option available.) Bring any of the following that you're able to: cutting board, large knife, kitchen scissors, large bowl or tub, 500mL wide-mouth jar and lid.We'll have the community seed library present - pick up up some free seeds for your garden (or swap or donate some seeds). Registration required (by noon, Friday, September 22): #117433 online (https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/learn-to-make-kimchi/112456) or MOCC 604.257.8180 (press 1) or in person.
Thu, Oct 12 6-9 pm Introduction to Canning Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre Now's the perfect time to do dome canning! This three hour, hands on Marpole Oakridge Neighbourhood Food Network workshop is suitable for beginners or those needing to refresh their canning skills. Instructor Caitlin Dorward will cover all the basics of boiling water bath canning with an emphasis on Fall flavours. All materials are provided; and participants will take home a jar of your own creation and a handout covering all material presented in the workshop. We'll have the community seed library present - pick up up some free seeds for your garden (or swap or donate some seeds). Registration required (by noon, Wednesday, October 11): #117458 online (https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/introduction-to-canning/112481) or MOCC 604.257.8180 (press 1) or in person.
Thu, Nov 22 7-8:30 pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (Free workshop) Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre Enjoy the taste of freshly grown veggies from your garden this coming spring! Marpole Oakridge Neighbourhood Food Network presents a workshop with Rhiannon Johnson covering the basics of planning, preparing and starting a food garden. You’ll learn some simple techniques for starting plants indoors and in the garden, tailored to your space. We'll have the community seed library present - pick up up some free seeds for your garden (or swap or donate some seeds). Registration required: #117469 online (https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/introduction-to-organic-gardening/112492) or MOCC 604.257.8180 (press 1) or in person.
December 2017
Upcoming Village Vancouver Events
Fall Activities and Events
Workshops, our 8th Annual Neighbour Savour community potluck (Oct 24th), Slow Food/Slow Everything Day (Dec 2nd), A Harvest Celebration, and lots more!
November
Ongoing
Weekly gardening parties @Aberthau Garden & Kits Village Collaborative Garden
Tues Nov 7 6-9pm Introduction to Canning (Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
Thu Nov 9 6:30-8pm Wild Herbal & Mineral Vinegars (Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
Fri Nov 10 10am-2pm Grounds Cleanup for Remembrance Day (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Tues Nov 14 7-8:30pm Planning your Spring Garden (West End Community Centre)
Wed Nov 15 6:30-8pm Planning your Spring Garden (Aberthau/West Pt. Grey Community Centre)
Wed Nov 15 6:30-8:30pm Permaculture Vancouver monthly Potluck & Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars Workshop (Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
Thu Nov 16 1:30-3:30pm Planning your Spring Garden (West End Seniors Network -Barclay Manor)
Thu Nov 16 6-7pm Kits Free Plastic Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Sat Nov 18 1-2:30pm Introduction to Fermenting (West End Community Centre)
Sun Nov 19 1-2:30pm West End Community Potluck & Workshop (WECC)
Sun Nov 19 2:30-3:30pm WENFN West End Urban Garden Club (WECC)
Tue Nov 21 6:30-9:30pm Introduction to Holiday Canning (Strathcona CC)
Wed Nov 22 7-8:30pm Introduction to Organic Gardening (Marpole-Oakridge CC)
Sun Nov 26 3:45-4:45pm Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
Sun Nov 26 5-7pm VV Potluck & AGM (Strathcona Park Fieldhouse)
December
Sat Dec 2 all day/evening Slow Food, Slow Everything Day (Kits, near beach)
Sun Dec 3 1-3:30pm WENFN WE Urban Garden Club Holiday Celebration (WECC)
Thu Dec 14 6-7pm Kits Free Plastic Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
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October 2017
Neighbour Savour VIII Community Potluck
Tuesday, October 24 6-9pm
Heritage Hall (15th and Main)
- food, music and fun!
- family-friendly, free event for all!
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Sun Oct 1
noon-3pm VV Info table and seed library at Strathcona Community Garden Harvest Celebration (Strathcona Community Garden; we'll also have tables at our Fieldhouse and at Cottonwood Community Garden)
1-3:30pm Intro to Japanese Fall Vegetables (West End Community Centre)
Wed Oct 4
6:30-8pm Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (Aberthau Mansion/West Point Grey Community Centre)
Sat Oct 7
10am-12:30pm Aberthau Garden Harvest Party (Aberthau Garden, Aberthau Mansion/West Point Grey Community Centre)
Tue Oct 10
7-8:30pm Intro to Seed Saving (West End Community Centre)
Wed Oct 11
6:30-8pm Seed Savers Club (Aberthau Mansion/West Point Grey Community Centre)
Thu Oct 12
6-9pm Introduction to Canning (Marpole Oakridge Community Centre)
Sat Oct 14
9:30-11:30am Healthy Soil for a Great Garden! (Strathcona Community Centre)
10am-12:30pm Aberthau Garden Harvest Party (Aberthau Garden, Aberthau Mansion/West Point Grey Community Centre
Sun Oct 15
1-2:30pm West End Community Potluck and West End Harvest Mocktail Party (West End Community Centre)
2:30-3:30pm West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Mon Oct 16
1-2:30pm Green Streets Garden Prepping for Winter
Wed Oct 18
6:30-8pm Making Beeswax Salves w/ Lori Snyder (Aberthau Mansion/West Point Grey Community Centre)
6:30-8:30pm Permaculture Vancouver! Monthly Potluck and Workshop (Strathcona Park Field House)
Thu Oct 19
6-7pm Kits Free Plastic Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
6:30-9:30pm Introduction to Canning (Aberthau Mansion/West Point Grey Community Centre)
Fri Oct 20
4-6pm Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! + short Seed Saving class (Queen Alexandra Garden)
Sat Oct 21
9-10:30am Seed Savers Club (West End Community Centre)
1:30-3pm Seed Savers Club (Strathcona Community Centre)
Mon Oct 23
7-8:30pm Making Beeswax Salves w/Lori Snyder (West End Community Centre)
Tue Oct 24
6-9pm Neighbour Savour VIII Community Potluck (Heritage Hall)
- food, music and fun!
- family-friendly, free event for all!
Wed Oct 25
6:30-8:30pm Intro to Making Sauerkraut (Sunset Community Centre)
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Neighbour Savour VIII Community Potluck
Tuesday, October 24 6-9pm
Heritage Hall (15th and Main)
- food, music and fun!
- family-friendly, free event for all!
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Sept 2017
Mon Sept 11-Sun Sept 24
VV Strathcona Park Field House display at Field Guides exhibition (Roundhouse Community Centre)
Thu Sept 14
6-7pm Kits Village Free Plastic Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre)
Sat Sept 16
9:30am-3pm Aberthau Garden Harvest Celebration! (Aberthau Mansion/West Point Grey Community Centre) In the garden, behind the mansion, near Marine. FREE
--- 9:30-10:30 Gardening
--- 10:30-noon Spice Up Your Garden with Garlic! hands-on workshop
--- 10:30-2:30 Aberthau Garden Community Seed Sharing Library: Free seeds
--- 10:30-2:30 Kids, take a picture with WeBee!
--- 11-1 Storytelling & Music (Brian Jones & Nathan the Piper)
--- 11-3 Harvest Straw Art display
--- noon-12:30 Seed Saving presentation
--- 12:30-1:30 Community Potluck w/C150 Birthday Cake
--- 1-3 Aberthau artists-in residence LocoMotoArt will be present to talk about their bean patch garden project and their other activties. LMA
studio tour from 1:30-2:30.
--- 1-3 Rogue Folk Club Music Jam
--- 1:30-2:30 Milk Kefir sampling (or as long as samples last)
--- 1:30-2:30 Permaculture Garden Tours
Wed Sept 20
6:30-8:30pm Permaculture Vancouver! Monthly Potluck and Workshop - this month: Tour of Cottonwood Community Garden (6:30) and Potluck (7:30) (Strathcona Park Field House)
West End Food Festival (Sept 21-26)
VV and WENFN events at WEFF
Thu Sep 21
6:30-8pm Spice up your Garden with Garlic (The Lauren)
Sat Sept 23
10-11:30am Intro to Fermenting (Gordon Neighbourhood House)
4-5:30pm Seed Savers Club (Gordon Neighbourhood House)
Sun Sept 24
10:30am-12pm Making Beeswax Salves w/ Lori Snyder (Gordon Neighbourhood House)
1pm-2:30pm West End Community Potluck and Workshop (West End Community Centre)
2:30-3:30pm West End Urban Garden Club (West End Community Centre)
Mon Sept 25
6:30-9:30pm Introduction to Home Canning (Friends for Life)
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Fri Sept 22
12:30-2:30pm Milk and Water Kefir (VV Strathcona Park Field House)
3:30-5:30pm Making Sauerkraut (Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House)
Sat Sept 23
1-3pm Making Kimchi (Marpole Oakridge Community Centre)
September
Sat Sept 30
10am-noon How to Make a Success of Your Raised Bed Vegetable Garden(Fraserlands/Riverview Community Garden)
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Jul 2017
July 18-31 Westside Food Festival
Thanks to all our funders, community partners, and participants for making this a successful festival. Watch for the 2nd annual Westside Food Fest in July 2018.
Over 40 free activities and workshops in a dozen plus locations around the Westside
register/info: Eventbrite or info@villagevancouver.ca
Tue July 18
3:30-6pm Gardening @ Kits Village Collaborative Garden @Billy Bishop Legion Hall
6-7pm Garden Potluck @ KVCG Billy Bishop Legion Hall
Wed July 19
6:30-8:30pm Westside Food Collaborative Community Potluck (Kits Neighbourhood House)
Thu July 20
An afternoon at the Community Market
Kits Neighbourhood House
3-7pm Westside Community Market
3-7pm VV info booth/Seed Library @WCM
6-6:20pm Incubator Food Market Tour
Fri July 21
2-3:30pm Seed Library @Kits Village Collaborative Garden (Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Sat July 22
A Day in the Garden: Food, Fun, Music, Harvest Art & Birthday Cake
Aberthau Mansion/West Point Grey Community Centre
9-10am Gardening @Aberthau Garden Permaculture Project
10-11:30am Native Edibles Talk & Walk
11:30-1pm Community Potluck w/C150 Birthday Cake
Free Seeds and Beeswax Salves
Harvest Straw Art
Take a picture w/WeBee
1-3pm Rogue Folk Club Music Jam
4:30-5:30pm Village Vancouver/Transition Towns Info Session (Kits VPL)
Sun July 23
1-3pm Raw Rah Rah: Simple Recipes from the Garden (Kits VPL patio)
Mon July 24
6:30-8pm Soil Probiotics: Grow Your Own Microbes to Boost Plant Health &Yields (Kits VPL)
Tue Jul 25
3:30-6pm Gardening @ Kits Village Collaborative Garden @ Billy Bishop Legion Hall
6-7pm Garden Potluck KVCG @Billy Bishop Legion Hall
7:30-9pm Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (Kits Community Centre)
Wed Jul 26
6:30-8:30pm Making Sauerkraut (Aberthau Mansion)
Thu July 27
An afternoon at the Community Market
Kits Neighbourhood House
3-7pm Westside Community Market
3-7pm VV info booth/Seed Library
5:30-7:30pm Zero Waste 101: The Basics
6-6:20pm Incubator Food Market Tour
6-7pm Making Kombucha
6:30-8pm Intro to Seed Saving (Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre)
Fri Jul 28
10-11:30 am Making Beeswax Salves w/Lori Snyder (Jewish Community Centre)
4-5:30pm VV Bicycle Pannier Seed Library at the Arbutus Corrider (Kits) (TBC)
6:30-8:30pm Urban Ag Walking Tour (False Creek South)
Sat Jul 29
9-11:30am Gardening @Aberthau Garden Permaculture Project*
11:30-12:30pm Garden Potluck*
*Garden is located behind Aberthau Mansion, near Marine
10:30am-12pm VV Bicycle Pannier Seed Library at the Arbutus Corrider (Kerrisdale) (TBC)
An afternoon at the Library: Lots more than Books!
@Kits VPL
1-2:30pm Container and Windowsill Gardening
3-4:30pm Seed Savers Club
4:30-5:30pm McBride Park Community Garden Info Session
8-11pm Village Vancouver goes to Celebration of Light (Kits Point)
Sun July 30
10-11:30am Fall & Winter Gardening (False Creek South) Charleson Community Garden
10am-12pm Exploring Permaculture Principles - Solving World Problems from the Garden (Kerrisdale)
1-2pm Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kits Point)
1-3pm Raw Rah Rah: Simple Recipes from the Garden (Kits VPL)
2:30-5:30pm Intro to Vertical Gardening (KVCG @ Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
5:30-7pm Garden Potluck @ KVCG Billy Bishop Legion Hall
5:30-7pm Kits Seed Libraries Seed Packet Party (KVCG @ Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
Mon Jul 31
3-4:30pm Healthy Soil for a Great Garden (Kits VPL)
7:30-9pm Intro to Seed Saving (MLA David Eby's Office)
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TODAY - Last day of the Festival!
Monday Jul 31
3-4:30pm Healthy Soil for a Great Garden (Kits VPL)
7:30-9pm Intro to Seed Saving (MLA David Eby's Office)
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Sunday July 30
10-11:30am Fall & Winter Gardening (False Creek South) Charleson Community Garden
10am-12pm Exploring Permaculture Principles - Solving World Problems from the Garden (Kerrisdale)
1-2pm Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kits Point)
1-3pm Raw Rah Rah: Simple Recipes from the Garden (Kits VPL)
2:30-5:30pm Intro to Vertical Gardening (KVCG @ Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
5:30-7pm Garden Potluck @ KVCG Billy Bishop Legion Hall
5:30-7pm Kits Seed Libraries Seed Packet Party (KVCG @ Billy Bishop Legion Hall)
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TODAY
Saturday, July 29
9-11:30am Gardening @Aberthau Garden Permaculture Project*
11:30-12:30pm Garden Potluck*
*Garden is located behind Aberthau Mansion, near Marine
An afternoon at the Library: Lots more than Books!
@Kits VPL
1-2:30pm Container and Windowsill Gardening
3-4:30pm Seed Savers Club
4:30-5:30pm McBride Park Community Garden Info Session
8-11pm Village Vancouver goes to Celebration of Light (Kits Point)
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TODAY
Thursday, July 27
An afternoon at the Community Market
Kits Neighbourhood House
3-7pm Westside Community Market
3-7pm VV info booth/Seed Library
5:30-7:30pm Zero Waste 101: The Basics
6-6:20pm Incubator Food Market Tour
6-7pm Making Kombucha
AND
6:30-8pm Intro to Seed Saving (Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre)
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THIS AFTERNOON:
Tue Jul 25
3:30-6pm Gardening @ Kits Village Collaborative Garden @ Billy Bishop Legion Hall
6-7pm Garden Potluck KVCG @Billy Bishop Legion Hall
TONIGHT:
Tue Jul 25
7:30-9pm Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (Kits Community Centre)
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July 2017
Three Canada Summer Jobs Employment Opportunities w/Village Vancouver
Thanks to everyone who applied. The positions have now been filled.
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Tue July 18 WE Community Potluck & Garden Club (West End)
Wed July 19 East Van Village/Permaculture Vancouver Monthly Meetup (Cedar Cottage)
Sat July 22 Native Edibles Talk & Walk (Strathcona)
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Three Canada Summer Jobs Employment Opportunities w/Village Vancouver
--Administrative and Programming Assistant
--Promotion & Outreach Assistant
--Assistant Seed Librarian & Community Gardener
30 hours/week each. July 16th-August 26th, 2017 @ our Field House office in Strathcona Park.
In accordance with Canada Summer Jobs guidelines, applicants must:
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be registered full-time students during the preceding academic year and have intentions to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
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be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or have official refugee protection stats, and be legally entitled to work in Canada
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be between the ages of 15 and 30
Deadline for Applications: 9 am Thursday, July 13th, 2017. Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest in this position and your eligibility for employment, and a resume, including three references and their contact information, by email to ross@villagevancouver.ca.
For more details: Village Vancouver Employment Opportunities
(http://www.villagevancouver.ca/page/summer-job-opportunities-with-village-vancouver)
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Sat Jul 8 VV tabling @Khatsahlano (David Eby booth) (Kits)
Sat Jul 8 Seed Savers Club (West End)
Tue Jul 11 Intro to Vertical Gardening (West End)
Thu July 13 Kits Recycling Depot (Kits)
June 2017
Sat Jun 3 VV/Marpole Oakridge Neighbourhood Food Network booth @Marpole Community Day (Marpole)
Sun Jun 4 Introduction to Growing Japanese Herbs (West End)
Sat June 10 Seed Packet Party (Pt. Grey)
Seed Packet Parties June 10th (Pt. Grey) and 11th (Strathcona)
Sun Jun 11 Introduction to Organic Gardening CANCELLED (Strathcona)
Sun Jun 11 Community Potluck and Garden Club (West End)
Sun Jun 11 Seed Packet Party (Strathcona)
Mon Jun 12 Early Summer Gardening (Pt. Grey)
Tue Jun 13 Intro to Canning (Strathcona)
Wed Jun 14 Native Edibles (Pt. Grey)
Thu Jun 15 Recycling Depot (Kits)
Sat Jun 17 VV booth Fiesta Festival (Pt. Grey)
Sat Jun 17 VV/West End Neighbourhood Food Network booth WE Car Free Day (West End)
Sun Jun 18 Demonstration Sustainable Village & Music Tent @Main St. Car Free Day (13th & Main, Mt. Pleasant)
Wed Jun 21 Native Edibles workshop & walk (Strathcona)
Sat Jun 24 VV/West End Neighbourhood Food Network booth Strawberry Festival (West End)
Mon Jun 26 Native Edibles workshop & walk (Mt. Pleasant)
Wed Jun 28 Intro to Canning (Pt. Grey)
May 2017
Sat May 6 Seed Savers Club (West End)
Sun May 7 Community Potluck (Growing Great Tomatoes) & Garden Club (Permaculture) (West End)
Mon May 8 Making Beeswax Salves w/Lori Snyder (Strathcona)
Tue May 9 Early Summer Gardening (Strathcona)
Wed May 10 Milk and Water Kefir (Pt. Grey)
Sat May 13 Early Summer Gardening (Pt. Grey)
Wed May 17 Introduction to Fermenting (West End)
Thu May 18 Recycling Depot (Kits)
Tue May 23 Fermented Giardiniera (Strathcona)
Sun May 28 Native Edibles Workshop and Walk (West End)
Sun May 28 Permaculture Activation Day (Oakridge and Strathcona) To be rescheduled
Apr 2017
Sun Apr 2 "DIY" Accesories for Miniature Gardens (West End)
Fri-Sun April 7-9 VV @Homestead Junction Market
Sun Apr 9 Community Potluck & Garden Club (West End)
Tue Apr 11 Mason Jar Salads (Strathcona)
Thu Apr 13 Recycling Depot (Kits)
Thu Apr 13 Introduction to Native Pollinators (Strathcona)
Tue Apr 18 Water Kefir (Strathcona)
Wed Apr 19 East Van Village/Permaculture Vancouver Potluck and Making Chocolate workshop (Strathcona)
Thu Apr 20 East Van Chi (Strathcona)
EARTH DAY WEEKEND
Sat Apr 22 Organic Gardening Open House (Kits)
Sun Apr 23 Healthy Soil for a Great Garden (West End)
Sun Apr 23 Learn to Make Quiche (Strathcona)
Sun Apr 23 Gardening and Permaculture Opportunities Info Session (Strathcona)
Tue Apr 25 Seed Savers Club (Strathcona)
Wed Apr 26 Seed Savers Club (Pt. Grey)
Wed Apr 26 Making Sauerkraut (Pt. Grey)
Thu Apr 27 Late Spring Gardening (Oakridge)
Sat Apr 29 Aberthau Garden Open House (Pt. Grey)
Mar 2017
Upcoming events:
Wed Mar 1 Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Kits)
Wed Mar 1 Spicy Sauerkraut (Pt. Grey)
Sat Mar 4 Permaculture Garden work party (Pt. Grey)
Sun Mar 5 Permaculture Garden work party (Strathcona)
Sun Mar 5 Organic Gardening Intensive (part 2) (West End)
Mon Mar 6 Green Streets Garden work party (Kits)
Tue Mar 7 Intro to Organic Gardening (Oakridge)
Wed Mar 8 Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Kits)
Thu Mar 9 Seed Libraries Organizing Team meeting (Kits or Strathcona)
Thu Mar 9 Intro to Organic Gardening (West End)
Sat Mar 11 Seed Savers Club (West End)
Tue Mar 14 Wild Herbal and Mineral Vinegars (Strathcona)
Wed Mar 15 Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Kits)
Wed Mar 15 East Van Village/Permaculture Vancouver Potluck & workshop (Strathcona)
Thu Mar 16 Intro to Organic Gardening (West End)
Thu Mar 16 Recycling Depot (Kits)
Sat Mar 18 Permaculture Garden work party (Pt. Grey)
Sat Mar 18 Vancouver: Evening of Permaculture (Oakridge)
Sun Mar 19 Permaculture Garden work party (Strathcona)
Sun Mar 19 Community Potluck & Garden Club (West End)
Mon Mar 20 Green Streets Garden work party (Kits)
Tue Mar 21 Seed Savers Club (Strathcona)
Wed Mar 22 Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Kits)
Sat Mar 25 Introduction to Native Pollinators (Pt. Grey)
Sun Mar 26 DIY Creative Garden Markers (West End)
Sun Mar 26 Kits Village Potluck & Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session (Kits)
Tue Mar 28 Learn to Make Kimchi (Strathcona)
Wed Mar 29 Making Beeswax Salves w/Lori Snyder (Pt. Grey)
Thu Mar 30 - Sat Apr 1 Just Film Festival (Downtown)
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Village Vancouver, Amnesty International and CoDev Canada present the 16th annual
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Feb 2017
Upcoming events:
Fri Jan 13 Kits Village Collaborative Garden Indoor Starters Planting Discussion (Kits)
Sun Jan 15 Community Potluck & Garden Club (West End)
Wed Jan 18 Kits Village Collaborative Garden Garden Prep Planning (Kits)
Wed Jan 18 East Van Village/Permaculture Vancouver Potluck & workshop (Strathcona)
Thu Jan 19 Recycling Depot (Kits)
Sun Jan 22 "Bee Mine" Valentine Papermaking (West End)
Tues Jan 24 Intro to Native Pollinators (Strathcona)
Thu Jan 26 Kits Village Collaborative Garden Garden Prep Planning (Kits)
Sat Feb 4 Seed Savers Club (West End)
Tue Feb 7 Seed Savers Club (Strathcona)
Wed Feb 8 Spicy Sauerkraut (Pt. Grey)
Sat Feb 11 Seed Savers Club (Pt. Grey)
Sat Feb 11 Curtido: Central American Fermented Cabbage (Strathcona)
Sun Feb 12 Organic Gardening Intensive part one (pt. two Mar 5) (West End)
Wed Feb 15 Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Kits)
Wed Feb 15 Mason Jar Salads (Pt. Grey)
Thu Feb 16 Recycling Depot (Kits)
Thu Feb 16 Intro to Organic Gardening (West End)
Sat Feb 18 Permaculture Garden work party (Pt. Grey)
Sun Feb 19 Permaculture Garden work party (Strathcona)
Sun Feb 19 Community Potluck & Garden Club (West End)
Mon Feb 20 Green Streets Garden work party (Kits)
Tue Feb 21 Intro to Organic Gardening (Pt. Grey)
Wed Feb 22 Kits Village Collaborative Garden work party (Kits)
Wed Feb 22 East Van Village/Permaculture Vancouver Potluck & workshop (Strathcona)
Sun Feb 26 Building Native Bee Houses (West End)
Tue Feb 28 Intro to Organic Gardening (Strathcona)
Jan 2017
Happy Holidays from
Village Vancouver
Best wishes for a peaceful, just and resilient 2017
Oct 2016
Free Seed Saving workshops Sunday and Monday
Sept 2016
Free VV Beginning & Advanced Seed Saving workshops this weekend (Sept 23-25) in
Kits, Kerrisdale & Mt. Pleasant; Seed Library/Seed Savers Club launch in Strathcona
June 2016
Village Vancouver
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Administrative and Programming Assistant
Village Vancouver is seeking an energetic and organized individual with a passion for community development to assist with administrative and program duties associated with the day to day business and longer term community andenvironmental goals of this dynamic non-profit society. Please see our website at www.villagevancouver.ca for more information.
In compliance with Canada Summer Jobs guidelines, applicants must:
- be registered full-time students during the preceding academic year and have
intentions to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
- be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or have official refugee
protection stats, and be legally entitled to work in Canada
- be between the ages of 15 and 30
Qualifications:
- Interest in community development
- Knowledge of office procedures
- Possess general computer skills, including the ability to update social media
and websites
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to work with other organizations and people in a collaborative manner
- Experience working with people from diverse cultures and economic
backgrounds
- Familiarity with the Strathcona neighbourhood an asset
- Ability to occasionally lift moderate to heavy items a plus
Projects & tasks may include:
- staffing the office and light maintenance
- promoting Village Vancouver programs and projects
- facilitating community outreach
- assisting in preparing the yearly report
- producing the monthly newsletter
- participating with grant writing
- developing MOUs with partners
- website development and maintenance
- helping with events such as workshops and other Village Vancouver activities
- helping to maintain seed libraries
- helping build raised beds
- participating in our Demonstration Sustainable Village on Car Free Day,
Sunday, June 19th, 2016.
Rate of Pay: $14.00 per hour + 4% in lieu of vacation
Job Duration: 6 weeks at 30hr/wk between June 13th - July 22nd 2016
Location: Field House office in Strathcona Park.
Deadline for Applications: Please submit a cover letter indicating
your interest in this position and your eligibility for employment, and a resume,
including three references and their contact information, by email to
ross@villagevancouver.ca by 9 am on June 2nd.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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April 2016
Join Societe Le Village, Village Vancouver, Kits Community Centre Collaborative Garden, Westside Food Collaborative, and Kits Vancouver Public Library at this family-friendly event for a fun filled afternoon of interactive and informative gardening related activities.
Help plant the patio garden. Make and take a starter. Learn how to save seeds and take some seeds home. Explore Community Gardening opportunities.
Meet on the patio of the library.
Part of the Wild About Vancouver Festival
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March 31 Food Forest Workshop with reGenerate Design from Calgary
March 2016
TONIGHT at VPL!
Vancouver 2032: A Better World is Possible
w/ author Guy Dauncey
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This week in Village:
Activities in Kits, Kerrisdale, Strathcona, and the West End
Kits Village Recycling Depot (Mar 17)
Wild Edible "Weeds" Walk (Mar 19)
Learn to Make Quiche (Mar 20 FREE workshop)
West End Community Potluck (Mar 20)
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This week in Village:
Balcony, Container, and Small Space Gardening (Mar 8)
Green Veggie Fermenting (Mar 9 FREE workshop)
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This week in Village:
February 2016
This week in Village:
Quiche, Recycling Depot, West End Community Potluck, Intro to Organic Gardening
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Village Vancouver, CoDev Canada, Amnesty International, Langara College, World Community, and VIFF Vancity Theatre present the
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January 2016
Happy Holidays from Village Vancouver
Best wishes for a peaceful, just and resilient 2016
December 2015
7th Slow Food, Slow Everything Day with Village (celebrating Terra Madre Day)
November 2015
Help Support Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks
Nourish your Neighbourhood
This month, put your money where your neighbourhood is! Participating businesses will be offering specials and raising money for the Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks (VNFN), which Village Vancouver actively participates in. Visit the VNFNs website to find out more and support these businesses through the month of October. Havana Restaurant will continue in November. Together, we can all be nourished. vancouverfoodnetworks.com
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October 2015
Village Vancouver's 6th annual community potluck for 300
Wednesday, October 21st 6-9 pm
Tasty food, community info tables, Emily Carr collaborative design project, native medicinal display, seed library, and live local music- Silken Michelle, Enrico Renz, Ross Christopher Fairbairn,
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Volunteer with Village Vancouver
Over 20 ways you can help
September 2015
Running for VV Board of Directors at November AGM - Society membership deadline Tuesday, August 25
Hi all,
We hope you're enjoying the summer.
2015 has been a great year for Village Vancouver. We're starting to make plans for our 2015 AGM, which will be held on Monday, November 23, and all indications are that 2016 promises to be even better!
With this in mind, we'd like to remind you that, in accordance with our bylaws, if you're considering running for a position on the board at the AGM and aren't a member of Village Vancouver Transition Society, you'll need to apply for membership in the Society no later than Tuesday, August 25.
You can apply by clicking on Join VV Transition Society
or http://www.villagevancouver.ca/page/become-a-member-of-the-village-vancouver-transition-society
on the VV website and filling out the application. Please note that being a member of the website is different from being a member of the Society, and that you need to be a member in good standing of VV Transition Society (applying no later than Tuesday, August 25, 2015) in order to be eligible to run at the November 23, 2015 AGM.
If you have any questions, please contact us at agm.vvts@gmail.com.
We look forward to your participation.
Cheers,
Ross
Ross Moster, President
Village Vancouver Transition Society
on behalf of your VV Board of Directors (Ann, Emmanuel, Hendrik, Kathy, Laura Lee, Louise, Ross, and Stephanie)
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Click here for our June Newsletter!
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July 2015
In partnership with Vancouver Public Library
2 New Seed Sharing Library Launches (& plant swaps) this week!
Wednesday, July 22 Mt Pleasant Seed Library
Saturday, July 25 Kits Seed Library
Over 40 people attended our two seed library launches last week. Thanks to everyone who participated, and be sure to stop by the Kits or Mt. Pleasant branches to pick up some seeds!
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June 2015
Main Street Car Free Day
6th Annual Village Vancouver Demo Sustainable Transition Village
Sunday, June 21st noon to 7 pm -- intersection of 13th & Main and between 12th and 13th
New this year: VV Music Stage
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Village Vancouver is pleased to be a Community Partner for
Saturday, June 6th
Join us at any of our 11 activities on the 6th and 7th around Vancouver & Burnaby!
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Click here for our May Newsletter!
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May 2015
join us at any of several Village activities!
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May 2nd Permaculture Blitz (educational garden work party) at Aberthau Mansion
Everyone welcome! Details and RSVP here
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May 1-3 Weekend is Jane's Walk Weekend, in celebration
of Jane Jacobs and community-based
urbanism and planning. Check out dozens of free walks and talks about everything that makes our city great--and not--and how we are all making it better:
http://janeswalk.org/canada/vancouver/
See Events for a few specific Walks, but check them all out here.
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Click here for our April Newsletter!
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April 2015
April 18 Permaculture Blitz (educational garden work party) at Aberthau Mansion
Everyone welcome - More details & RSVP here (currently 24 registered; room for one more person)
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Permaculture and other Gardening Opportunities in Village Vancouver
3 Garden work parties April 11 &12
in Kits and Strathcona
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Neighbourhood Small Grants/Greenest City Neighbourood Small Grants
February 26 - March 31
Extended deadlines:
West Side -- April 14th
West End/Downtown Peninsula and Richmond --
April 16th
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Sad News:
CPR demolishes hundreds of gardens in Maple, Pine, Cypress, and Fir Community Gardens
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March 2015
Village Vancouver, CoDev Canada, Amnesty International, World Community & Langara College Continuing Studies
present the
14th Annual Just Film Festival
35+ social & environmental justice films over 4 days that go to the heart of issues confronting communities here & around the planet.
Ticket information & more details at www.just film.org.
...
Volunteer at the Festival!
At Village's table: volunteer@villagevancouver.ca
Other volunteering: click here
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Village is looking for additional Board members
application deadline: March 15
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Permaculture and other Gardening Opportunities in Village Vancouver
Sunday, Feb 8th at Strathcona Community Centre
Work parties on Feb 14,15, 21
Work parties continue on Feb 28 and Mar 1 in Strathcona, Kits, & Kits Point
Coming up in March and April -- Permaculture blitzes in Pt. Grey and Kits
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West End Food Scrap Drop Spots
3x/week: Tuesday, Feb 3 -- Saturday, Feb 28
and
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February 2015
Two easy ways you can help reduce waste...
West End Food Scrap Drop Spots
3x/week: Tuesday, Feb 3 -- Saturday, Feb 28
and
next Recycling Depot Thursday, Feb 19th
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Village is looking for additional Board members
application deadline: February 22nd
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Click here for our January Newsletter
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January 2015
Our December Newsletter
featuring The Year in Review: 2014
Enjoy!
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Tis the season for Zero Waste...
next Recycling Depot Thursday, Feb 19th
and
West End Food Scrap Drop Spots
Drop Spots resume Saturday, Jan 3rd
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'Tis the season for Zero Waste...
Thursday, Dec 18th
next Recycling Depot Thursday, Jan 15th
and
West End Food Scrap Drop Spots
Tuesday, Dec 16th, Saturday, Dec 20th, and Saturday, Dec 27th
Drop Spots resume Saturday, Jan 3rd
Happy Holidays from Village!
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December 2014
6th Slow Food, Slow Everything Day w/Village Vancouver
Saturday, Dec 6th
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Join us for a conversation about how Emily Carr University engages with Village Vancouver and view several creative new Seed Libraries.
Monday, Dec 1st
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November 2014
It's Election time! Please VOTE!
Saturday, November 15, 2014 is General Voting Day for local elections throughout British Columbia.
For more information:
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Village Vancouver is pleased to support the
BC Seeds Gathering
November 14th-16th
Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond
Details/Registration Info here
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A quick open note to all members of the Village Vancouver Website about email spam.
We don't and won't allow it. We never have. We also never release any member email addresses. Every member of this website has complete control of exactly what email messages are received from the site, such as announcements of our monthly newsletter, local Village announcements, invitations to events, comments on a blog post, or what have you. On your unique member Email Settings page (linked from this text), if you decide to, you can toggle off any or all emails from this site. The final button at the bottom of that settings page shuts off all emails from the Village Vancouver site entirely, including your friends on the site, your local Village coordinators, and Village Vancouver as a whole. (Remember to press SAVE.) You have total control over your inbox. Use it wisely, and please stay in touch.
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Arbutus Corridor Gardens/Green Space Petition
As you may be aware, gardens representing over 10% of community garden plots in Vancouver are under threat of removal by CP Rail. For further information and/or if you'd like to help support the Arbutus Corridor gardens and green space by signing the online petition: http://cypresscommunitygarden.ca/arbutus-corridor/.
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October 2014
Neighbour Savour V - Village Vancouver's 5th annual community potluck for 300
Monday, October 6th 6 to 9 pm
Heritage Hall 15th and Main
Tasty food, community info tables, kids activities, pay-it-forward gift exchange, seed library, and live local music --
Leah Barley, Just Duets, Tim Mar, and 2014 Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee Chris Ronald
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6th Annual
Making Connections, Building Relationships
A city-wide, food-inspired festival
October 5th -19th
Village Vancouver is pleased to be a Community Sponsor and once again offer a dozen plus events, activities, and workshops, in partnership with various Community Centres, Neighbourhood Houses, Neighbourhood Food Networks, other community groups, and the Vancouver Public Library. Over 60 events in all, at close to 30 different locations around town.
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June 2014
May the reading begin!The May Village Vancouver Newsletter and Upcoming Events is here!
Click here to see what spring brings!
VV Demo Sustainable Village @ Main St. Car Free Day Fest Sunday, June 15th
Imagining Your Ideal Neighbourhood: Cultivating Community Resilience
30 tents and open space at and around the intersection of 13th and Main chock full of Village Vancouver community projects and activities and other community groups
***Volunteers needed!!! See below***
Bee village, Chicken village, Bat Houses, Seed library (get free or swap, donate seeds), Solar panels, gardening and native edibles advice, free tomato and arugula plants, Permaculture, Community Arts, Placemaking, Sharing Economy, alternative transportation, ecovillage, organic home delivery, bike maintenance, bike trailers, asset mapping, waste projects and materials repurposing, games, farmers field school, DIY, Homesteading, Food Networks, Megaphone, Emergency Preparedness, member projects, library, hospitality suite, sauerkraut making demo, imagining your ideal neighbourhood visioning posters, FUN AND CELEBRATION and much more!
Just Say Hello!, Kits Space Project, Homesteaders Emporium, SPEC, The HUB, MODO, SPUD, Blessed Bee, Madame Beespeaker, Daily Eggs, Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks, Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House, Vancouver Renewable Energy Co-op, PosAbilities, Can You Dig It!, Building Caring Communities, Cottonwood Community Garden, O.U.R. Ecovillage, Sundog Clothesline Co., others TBA.
Beekeepers - join us at our beekeeping village and connect with other VV beekeepers.
Chicken folk - join us at our backyard chicken village and connect with other VV chicken keepers.
Have a project you'd like to display/promote at the Village? Contact ross@villagevancouver.ca
***Volunteers needed for transportation, setup, tabling, and breakdown. Contact volunteer@villagevancouver.ca
We're also looking to borrow a few more tents. Contact carfreedaystuffweneed@villagevancouver.ca
See you there!
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Big Thanks to everyone who helped make our 100 in 1 day Permaculture Blitz a success, and to everyone who participated in one of the 83 "interventions" across the city on 100 in 1 Day!
Village Vancouver is pleased to be a Community Partner for
100 in 1 Day - June 7th!
Join us Today for a Permaculture Blitz as we restore and expand a medicinal plant, herb and pollinator garden!
June 7, Vancouver will host 100 in 1 Day
Create an intervention that will make Vancouver a better place.
What if hundreds of people united, each putting in place the changes they wish to see in their city, all on the same day? This citizen-driven festival will unite people across the city to make Vancouver a better place by creating acts of urban change.
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May 2014
We ain't foolin'!The April Village Vancouver Newsletter and Upcoming Events is ready for your eyes!
Click here to let them feast on this latest oeuvre!
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April 2014
If you missed Richard Heinberg's talk at UBC (presented by VV in partnership with UBC Sustainability), here's a link to the video by Villager Justin Ritchie (The Extraenvironmentalist).
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March 2014
This weekend!
Just Film Festival Friday, Feb 28 - Sunday, Mar 2
Village Vancouver, CoDevelopment Canada, Amnesty International, and Langara College are teaming up to bring you the 13th annual Just Film Festival (formerly known as the World Community Film Festival) .
Featuring 40+ social and environmental justice films over 3 days that go to the heart of issues confronting communities here and around the planet.
Ticket information and more details on the event post or
February 2014
Richard Heinberg Returns to Vancouver!
Tuesday, Feb 25 6:30-8:30 pm
CIRS Main Lecture Hall, UBC
2260 W Mall @Stores Road
Register here or on Eventbrite
January 2014
2013: Fourth Warmest year on Record
Climate change? Australia had an especially hot 2013. We in Vancouver have been basking in the sun more recently, but the bigger picture is defining what Anthropocene really means. Yes, WE are changing the world...and not for the better. Can't blame this on El Nino either. Read more here.
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December 2013
Join us for
5th Slow Food, Slow Everything Day this Sunday, Dec 8
...there's room for a few more folks and then we're going to cap it
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AVIVA COMMUNITY FUND - Voting has now ended. We received over 2700 votes, almost 500 more than last year, but the competition was intense and we ended up 16th out of 417 entries. (The top 10 advanced.)
Thanks for your support!
Here's a local project* worth supporting in the semi- finals from Dec 2-11
The top 10 advance to the finals and they're currently in 10th place by less than 10 votes, and have been fluctuating between 10th and 11th. (When we 1st posted this, they were about 325 votes behind, so it looks like our votes may be helping them.)
*the only local project left in the "small" category
November 2013
The principles of Transition are at the core of an article in the Tyee here or here. Our thanks to Christine Boyle, Seth Klein, and The Tyee for writings of such moral clarity in difficult times.
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AVIVA COMMUNITY FUND - Voting has now ended. Final results will be announced in a couple days. Thanks for your support!
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Nov 24, 2013
Spend 5 seconds to help get Village Vancouver to the Semi-Finals and win a $50,000 grant!
We've moved up 5 spots yesterday and are now in 16th! With a strong turnout between now & the end of voting Monday morning at 9 am, we can reach the top 10 and advance to the Semi-finals.
You can also choose to register on the Aviva site thru facebook. It's fast, you don't have to give Aviva a password, etc. And we have a facebook event page - please invite your friends to vote!
Thanks for your support!
-- Ann, Dana, Hendrik, Laura Lee, Randy, Ross and Sharon
VV Board of Directors
Here's the plan:
1. Establish a Demonstration Transition Neighbourhood.
2. Identify, nurture and measure replicable components of a resilient, sustainable community, focusing on food and how neighbours can deepen contacts with each another.
3. Create an asset map to identify key projects and areas where gaps exist.
4. Identify, encourage and incubate new projects.
5. Develop toolkits and resources for enabling sustainable communities in Vancouver and present these toolkits and resources to other neighbourhoods to help them incubate and build capacity through their own initiatives.
You can also choose to register on the Aviva site thru facebook. It's super fast, you don't have to give Aviva a password, etc. We've also set up a facebook event page - please invite your friends to vote!
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Nov 12 --
Dear Villagers,
As you know, Village Vancouver has done a lot with very little over the past five years to build stronger communities in our region and to catalyse projects that bring us closer to the more sustainable, resilient, connected and livable world that we all need so urgently to build together.
Please VOTE once a day for the next 14 days from Nov 12 - 25.
It only takes about a second to vote.
With enough votes, you can help propel Village Vancouver into the Aviva grant semi-finals to win $50,000 to build a neighbourhood transition toolkit that will drastically accelerate our journey to a more positive and resilient future for the Vancouver region!
The top 10 vote getters advance. Last year we got off to a very late start, and still finished 14th out of 564 entries in the up to $50,000 category.
This year we're starting much earlier and need your support to advance.
Here's the plan:
1. Establish a Demonstration Transition Neighbourhood project in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Kitsilano, currently home to many vibrant neighbourhood-based sustainability projects.
2. Identify, nurture and measure replicable components of a resilient, sustainable community, focusing on food and how neighbours can deepen contacts with each another.
3. Create an asset map to identify key projects and their contributions to the objectives of reduced ecological footprint and increased resilience, and areas where gaps exist.
4. Identify, encourage and incubate new projects that help fill the gaps, while helping projects link to one another.
5. Develop toolkits and resources for enabling sustainable communities in Vancouver and present these toolkits and resources to other neighbourhoods to help them incubate and build capacity through their own initiatives.
We can do this! All you need to do is vote for Village Vancouver's entry to the Aviva Community Fund here:http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf19115. You can vote once per day until November 25th, and every vote brings us closer to this goal. Ask your friends to vote for us too!
There are thousands of members of the Village Vancouver community. If each of us votes even once or twice (but hopefully much more than that!), we have a great shot at winning $50,000 for Transition in Vancouver!
If you don't wish to receive brief daily reminders to vote for the next 14 days, you can opt to not receive emails from us by going to your page on the website and temporarily changing your settings (But remember to vote everyday and to change them back after voting ends.)
Deepen your support by becoming a contributing member of Village Vancouver!
Of course, voting is not the only way that you can help. You can also make a huge difference by becoming a contributing member of Village Vancouver Transition Society. Even if only a small percentage of our community members become dues-paying members of the Society, we can very quickly raise the funds that will allow us to engage in change-catalysing projects without depending exclusively on grants. Will you make a difference by becoming a member today?
Thanks for all you do in the world, and remember, vote for your very own Village Vancouver, every day for the next 14 days if you can!
Cheers,
Ross Moster, Convenor
Village Vancouver
AVIVA COMMUNITY FUND
Nov 23, 2013
Vote EVERYDAY for Village Vancouver to help us win a $50,000 grant!
Spend less than 10 seconds over the next 2 days to get Village Vancouver to the Semi-Finals
Today, Sunday, and Sunday between 9pm & the end of voting Monday at 9am.
We figure it will take 850 votes today and tomorrow and about 600 votes Sunday night/Monday morning to get to the Semi-finals.
Here's the plan:
1. Establish a Demonstration Transition Neighbourhood.
2. Identify, nurture and measure replicable components of a resilient, sustainable community, focusing on food and how neighbours can deepen contacts with each another.
3. Create an asset map to identify key projects and areas where gaps exist.
4. Identify, encourage and incubate new projects.
5. Develop toolkits and resources for enabling sustainable communities in Vancouver and present these toolkits and resources to other neighbourhoods to help them incubate and build capacity through their own initiatives.
You can also choose to register on the Aviva site thru facebook. It's super fast, you don't have to give Aviva a password, etc.
We've also set up a facebook event page - please invite your friends to vote!
Thanks for your support!
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AVIVA COMMUNITY FUND
Nov 23, 2013
Vote EVERYDAY for Village Vancouver to help us win a $50,000 grant!
Spend less than 10 seconds over the next 2 days to get Village Vancouver to the Semi-Finals
Today, Sunday, and Sunday between 9pm & the end of voting Monday at 9am.
We figure it will take 850 votes today and tomorrow and about 600 votes Sunday night/Monday morning to get to the Semi-finals.
Here's the plan:
1. Establish a Demonstration Transition Neighbourhood.
2. Identify, nurture and measure replicable components of a resilient, sustainable community, focusing on food and how neighbours can deepen contacts with each another.
3. Create an asset map to identify key projects and areas where gaps exist.
4. Identify, encourage and incubate new projects.
5. Develop toolkits and resources for enabling sustainable communities in Vancouver and present these toolkits and resources to other neighbourhoods to help them incubate and build capacity through their own initiatives.
You can also choose to register on the Aviva site thru facebook. It's super fast, you don't have to give Aviva a password, etc.
We've also set up a facebook event page - please invite your friends to vote!
Thanks for your support!
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AVIVA COMMUNITY FUND
Nov 22, 2013
Vote for Village Vancouver to help us win a $50,000 grant!
Spend less than 15 seconds over the next 3 days to get Village Vancouver to the Semi-Finals
Here's the plan:
1. Establish a Demonstration Transition Neighbourhood.
2. Identify, nurture and measure replicable components of a resilient, sustainable community, focusing on food and how neighbours can deepen contacts with each another.
3. Create an asset map to identify key projects and areas where gaps exist.
4. Identify, encourage and incubate new projects.
5. Develop toolkits and resources for enabling sustainable communities in Vancouver and present these toolkits and resources to other neighbourhoods to help them incubate and build capacity through their own initiatives.
You can also choose to register on the Aviva site thru facebook. It's super fast, you don't have to give Aviva a password, etc.
We've also set up a facebook event page - please invite your friends to vote!
Thanks for your support!
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Vote for Village Vancouver to help us win a $50,000 grant!
You can vote once per day* thru Nov 25
(*9 pm to 9 pm Pacific time)
DAY 12 UPDATE: Your vote could help put us in the Top 10 TODAY with only a few days to go!
Thanks to your ongoing support, we keep moving up...but we still have a ways to go before we reach the Top 10 and advance to the semi-finals.
Haven't started voting yet? Last year, hundreds of Village supporters didn't vote until the last day or two -- every vote helps, but unfortunately this huge wave of support came just a little too late to get us over the top.
Let's not come up short this year - please don't wait until the last minute! Vote today and everyday, until voting ends at 9 am on Nov 25.
Hi all,
BIG THANKS to everyone who's voted for Village Vancouver's Kitsilano Demonstration Transition Village proposal .Yesterday was our best day and we've moved up to 21st (out of over 400 entries.)
Village engages individuals, neighbourhoods & organizations to take actions that build sustainable communities & have fun doing it. Join us!
Donate or Join VV Transition Society
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*Depth of Field: Film Screening and Community Event at Community Hall, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
March 21, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm
Ongoing Activities
Interested in getting involved or volunteering with Village Vancouver? check out http://www.villagevancouver.ca/page/volunteering-1.
Regular activities:
Interested in participating in a VV garden? We have collaborative gardens/garden spaces in 5 neighbourhoods. Contact us at gardening@villagevancouver.ca. Gardening now in progress. New gardeners welcome (space allowing).
Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre) Next depot: Thursday, June 15th
Main St. Village monthly gatherings (1st Tuesdays Little Mountain Neighbourhood House) Currently on hold due to COVID
Permaculture Vancouver Meetups (3rd Wednesdays VV McBride Park Fieldhouse (sometimes elsewhere) Next meetup: Special date Thursday, July 29th
West End Community Potluck/WE Urban Garden Club (3rd Sundays West End Community Centre, in July and August 4th Thursdays - July 22nd and August 26th.
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