Find information and dates about different events in the Vancouver-Point Grey community here!
Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy an evening of entertainment, holiday treats, crafts and fun for everyone! Entertainment provided by the Jules Quesnel and Queen Elizabeth Annex junior choirs. All ages welcome.
When: Wednesday, Nov 27 from 6-7:15pm
Where: West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 West 2nd Ave
Cost: Free!
Learn more: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/lighting-of-aberthau/237840
Drop off your clean plastics at our monthly recycling depot. Pre-sort your plastics and arrive no later than 6:45. (Please note that we can’t accept anything before 6 pm.)
Kits Community Centre, 2690 Larch Ave. The depot will be held in the patio outside of the south entrance to the community centre, immediately north of 12th and Larch.
Cost: Free.
RSVP: kitsrecycling@villagevancouver.ca
Recycling categories:
1. Soft plastics, i.e. any plastic bags, wraps or packaging,
2. Hard plastics, i.e. any hard plastics (#1 thru #7, but w/metal parts etc. removed),
3. Styrofoam blocks,
4. Styrofoam containers (white), i.e. cups and food take out containers,
5. Styrofoam containers (other colours), i.e. cups and food take out containers,
6. Styrofoam peanuts and other “soft” styrofoam,
7. Wax lined beverage containers,
8. Foil lined bags (packaging and wraps).
If you’re driving, it’s best to park either on 12th Ave eastbound or on Larch south of 12th.
For more information visit Village Vancouver Website.
NEPP Earthquake Preparedness – Personal and Family
This workshop covers what is required to develop your family’s emergency plan, how to conduct a “Home Hazard” Hunt, what supplies you and your family will need, and what to do when an earthquake strikes.
When: Wednesday, Jan 15 from 7-8:30pm
Where: West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 West 2nd Ave
Cost: Free!
Learn more and register:
Winter Classic 2020 – UBC Thunderbirds’ Biggest Hockey Game of the Year!
Are you ready for the 6th annual? In 2017, 2018 and 2019, we SOLD OUT with over 5,500 fans cheering on the UBC Thunderbirds Men’s Hockey Team and this year should be no different!
WHEN: January 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM (Doors open @ 5:00 PM)
WHERE: Thunderbird Arena at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
VS: Manitoba Bisons
For more information visit the UBC Athletics Winter Classic event page
The Red Cross Babysitting course is a nationally recognized program designed to give children the self-assurance, knowledge and skills required for babysitting duties and when caring for themselves alone.
When: Saturday, Jan 18 from 9:30am-4:30pm
Where: West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 West 2nd Ave
Cost: $80
Learn more and register: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/red-cross-babysitting/254288
This session will be open to all residents, including youth concerned about our climate and environment. Following the presentation and associated questions, there will a general Q&A session where you can ask me anything related to Metro Vancouver or TransLink.
Look for owls and listen for the cackles, hoots and other love noises that are characteristic to owls during mating season.
Registration required. Call 604-432-6359 or go to metrovancouveronline.org and register for activity code 5158
$8.50 per adult, $4.50 per adult 65+
*Open to adults 19+
SFU Philosophers’ Café is your chance to discuss philosophical issues with members of your community.
Moderator Mark Battersby leads discussion on the following topic:
What do we owe future generations?: Economic restraint or the basis for economic abundance?
In partnership with SFU Philosophers’ Café.
Grow Your Own Microgreens
Back by popular demand, learn how to grow tasty and nutritious greens in your home year-round. Microgreens are great as a fresh snack and added to salads, smoothies, soups, etc. Take home a microgreen tray. Led by Dr. Yael Stav.
When: Thursday, Jan 30 from 6:30-8:30pm
Where: West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 West 2nd Ave
Cost: $13/ session; free for adults ages 50+
Learn more and register: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/grow-your-own-microgreens/255919
On Feb 3, the City of Vancouver is bringing together experts, activists, and entertainers at the Orpheum to talk about why bold climate action is needed, how Vancouver is planning to be bold, and how you can be a part of it all.
Join the City of Vancouver for engaging talks on the scale of the crisis and urgent need for action, true stories of social transformations and insights for climate action, and a “bold actions exhibition” where you have the chance to get involved. The evening will end with a performance from Vancouver-based musicians Hey Ocean!, inspiring people to leave the event with high energy and a commitment to working boldly together.
This event is the kick-off to a series of opportunities in early 2020 to collect public input on Vancouver’s next climate action plan. Join this event to plug into further opportunities, events, dialogues, host-your-own dialogue kits, workshops, and more.
Tickets are selling fast, get yours today. High school and university students get a special rate!
What’s happening:
- Presentations and personal reflections from experts and thought leaders about the scale of the climate crisis, the urgency needed for action, and the importance of climate justice.
- A moderated dialogue called TRUE STORIES OF WHEN WE WERE BOLD. Speakers will reflect on a variety of social transformative events in history and what they can teach us about collective action as well as the public’s role in systems change.
- An overview from a City representative about how Vancouver is planning to be bold in its next environmental and climate response plan, as well as an audience invitation to be involved in next steps.
- A performance from Vancouver-based musicians Hey Ocean!,highlighting the power of the collective in the room and inspiring people to leave the event with high energy and commitment to working boldly together.
- A BOLD ACTIONS exhibition in the lobby before and after the event, showcasing opportunities to be involved in the City’s plan as well as with local organizations doing climate action work.
***No one turned away for lack of funds, if you aren’t able to pay the ticket price, please email: greenest.city@vancouver.ca