what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | October 22, 2009
The list may look a little scant this week but do head on over to our Halloween Happenings listings for heaps more ghoulish events including a great costume sale. Anything new is marked with a pumpkin!
Science World: Grape Expectations
Friday, October 23rd, 7-10 pm, Science World, TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
This one’s for adults only. Science World is throwing an evening of wine-tasting that also includes an opportunity to check out their galleries and their new feature exhibit – The Geee! In Genome. You’ll want to get your tix in advance: www.scienceworld
Gleneagles Garage Sale
Saturday, October 24th, 9 am – 1 pm, Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
It’s West Van’s biggest garage sale. Got stuff to sell? Call 604.921.2100 for info: www.westvancouver.ca
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House Autumn Fair
Saturday, October 24th, 10 am – 3 pm, Kitsilano Nieghbourhood House, 7th and Vine, Vancouver
This event’s all about community coming together and celebrating the season with local artists and musicians, a wellness fair, pumpkin patch and scarecrow contest, carnival games, crafts and lots more: www.kitshouse.org
Benefit for Acorn Daycare Society ~ Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were Rabbit
Saturday October 24th, 10 am, Park Theatre, 3440 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Come out and catch this “G” rated flick in support of the Acorn Daycare Society. Wallace and Gromit are on the hunt to discover the culprit who’s sabotaging the gardens in their village: www.festivalcinemas.ca
Lynn Valley United Church Fall Fair
Saturday, October 24th, 10 am – 2 pm, Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Highway , North Vancouver
The country comes to the city with farm fresh produce, homemade preserves, pies, baking, crafters, pony rides (weather permitting) and more: www.cnv.org
The 3 Profs Chem Show
Saturday, October 24th, 12:20 and 2:20 pm at the Peter Brown Family Centre Stage, Science World, TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Three SFU Chem profs will be showing off their super science with bangs, blasts and booms in celebration of National Chemistry Week: www.scienceworld.ca
Thrill the World Vancouver 2009
Saturday, October 24th, 5:30 pm, Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Thousands of people around the world will simultaneously dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” together for Thrill the World, definitely one that’ll be fun to watch. And it’s in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society so they’ll be accepting donations for the Food Bank on site: www.ttwvancouver.com
Variety Auction and Vintage Market presented by Buy-Low Foods
Sunday, October 25th, 10 am – 3 pm, Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
This annual fundraiser for the Variety – the Children’s Charity, features a live and silent auction, brunch, live jazz and a “vintage” market featuring everyday grocery items at up to 75% off: www.variety.bc.ca
Portobello West Market
Sunday, October 25th, Noon – 6 pm, Rocky Mountaineer Station, 1755 Cottrell Street, just of Terminal Avenue, Vancouver
With great goodies for the whole family including clothes, art and accessories, Portobello West is a great chance to get a jump on your holiday shopping: www.portobellowest.com
Vancouver Lullaby League Mixer
Tuesday, October 27th, 7:30 pm, Caramel Salon, 2342 Granville Street, Vancouver
Need a sitter. This is a painless way to power through a whole whack of interviews in one fell swoop and hopefully find the right sitter for your family. But do register in advance and they usually sell out: www.lullabyleague.ca
Movies for Mommies: Where the Wild Things Are
Wednesday, October 28th, 12:30 pm, Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway (at Commercial), Vancouver
Here’s your chance to catch Where the Wild Things Are, which has only recently been released and is getting great reviews: www.moviesformommies.com
Torch-Making Workshop and Family Walk/Run
Wednesday, October 28th, 1 pm – 3 pm, General Wolfe Elementary School, 4251 Ontario Street, Vancouver
This event is all about building Olympic spirit. The torch-making workshop at the school will be followed by a family walk/run relay around Hillcrest Park that ends at the Riley Park Community Centre and will be followed by a skating session with the 2010 Winter Games mascots: www.vsb.bc.ca
Farther Afield:
Me in Mind Fashion Show
Thursday, October 22nd, 6:30 pm, Warren Boutique, #403-14022 32nd Avenue, South Surrey
Babycheeks and Warren Fashion Boutique are presenting the latest fall fashions for men, women and children. The event will include music, sweets, champagne, swag, door prizes and private shopping: www.kidsvancouver.com
Lower Mainland Annual Toy & Product Fair
Friday, October 23rd, 10 am – 5 pm, Langley Events Centre, 7888 – 200 Street, Langley
The Lower Mainland Annual Toy and Product Fair benefits the Langley Child Development Centre with over 50 exhibitors showcasing unique gifts for kids of all ages. It’s a great place to get a head start on your holiday shopping: www.langleycdc.com
Indoor Kids Garage Sale
Sunday, October 25th, 10 am – 2 pm, Richmond Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond
Are your kids growing out of their wardrobes faster than they can wear them out? Swaps are a budget-friendly way to stock up on clothes and gear. Plus you can feel good about reducing, reusing and recycling: www.babyandtoddlerfair.com
Salmon Come Home Event
Sunday, October 25th, 11 am – 3 pm, Hoy Creek Hatchery(follow the path between 2975 & 2980 Princess Crescent on Hoy Creek) across from the City Centre Aquatic Complex, Coquitlam
Celebrate the return of the salmon to their spawning grounds with guided nature walks, salmon demos, live performances by Chris Hamilton, displays, activities, crafts and more: www.hsws.citysoup.ca
Going Green:
Bridge to a Cool Planet: Coming together to stop Global Warming
Saturday, October 24th, 11 am, gather on the Cambie Street Bridge, Vancouver
Come together with friends and neighbors to send a message to Ottawa: make us proud at the climate talks in Copenhagen. There’ll be over 1500 events in over 120 countries as part of the largest worldwide call for climate action. After meeting on the bridge there’ll be a parade across the bridge to Science World and speakers later in the day at Christ Church Cathedral: www.bridgecoolplanet.ca
And we wanted to remind you to always call or visit the website for event info before you head out just in case any changes have been made since we posted it. And of course, have fun!
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WHO: http://www.bakersmarket.com bakers & foodies unite!
WHAT: to buy/sell delicious baked goods
WHERE: 408 East Kent Avenue South, Back door #115
Vancouver, BC V5X 2X7. Free parking.
WHEN: Saturdays, Oct. 24, Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12.
11am – 3pm
WHY? Support your local, talented & creative bakers, who love to bake for customers like you!
Come and join us at the Baker’s Market. If you have a “sweet-tooth”, this is the place for you. Inspired by traditional farmer’s markets, this market is even better since it is indoors with lots of free parking too. You’ll find talented bakers selling cakes, cupcakes, cookies, muffins, scones, breads, pies, tarts. Also many bakers will be happy to take orders for birthday cakes, wedding cakes and much, much more!
BAKERS: if you are a baker of any kind, home baker, student baker, pastry chef, bakery owner, wedding cake decorator, cookie baker…this is the place to show-off and sell your baked treats.
Give yourself a break and treat yourself to something sweet.
Remember DESSERTS is STRESSED spelled backwards!
Thanks Connie. We did mention the Bakers Markets when they started but we don’t usually mention stuff like that every weekend. They sound delicious. I’m afraid to go as I can’t imagine they’re not hugely tempting!