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Repair Cafe
Staff submitted
SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation) in partnership with the City of Vancouver offers FREE community repair cafes. The more we can repair, the longer products stay in circulation. The longer products stay in circulation, the less waste we produce!
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PLEASE NOTE:
You may be encouraged to get involved in the physical repair of your item, along with the volunteer repairer, so that you are learning and empowered to repair some of your own items at home.
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Book one free appointment time slot via the Eventbrite link below between 9:30am-1:30pm to receive in person repair help from our volunteer repairers.
Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Share, reuse, repair events. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Registration website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/repair-cafe-killarney-community-centre-tickets-843425657847?aff=oddtdtcreator. Organizer type: Community organization. Organizer name: Society Promoting Environmental Conservation. Organizer website: https://spec.bc.ca/waste/repair-cafe/. Organizer email: repaircafe@spec.bc.ca.
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Killarney Community Centre
6260 Killarney St
Vancouver, BC V5S 2X7, Canada.
2520 Ontario St and 2-24 E Broadway (8 E Broadway) Q&A Period
Staff submitted
Revised submission (April 2024),
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To amend the existing CD-1 By-law (826) for a 21-storey mixed-use building which includes:
Commercial uses at grade
, A 37-space space childcare facility;
, 168 market rental units;
, A floor space ratio (FSR) of 8.5;
, A building height of 62 m (204 ft.);
, 56 vehicle parking spaces and 460 bicycle parking spaces; and
, A publicly-accessible bike share station.
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Read questions submitted by other residents and ask your own questions. City staff and the applicant team will aim to share an open response to your question within two business days.
Event type: Public engagement. Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Rezoning Centre. Event website: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/2520-ontario-st-and-2-24-e-broadway.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Free Swap
Staff submitted
The event is being held in the parking lot on East Pender St, on the west side of the school.
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There are three ways to participate in the free swap:
(1) Swap it. Drop off items for others to choose from and then pick out new-to-you items dropped off by others.
(2) Donate it. Feel free to donate items without taking home anything new.
(3) Take it. Nothing to donate? No problem! Everyone is welcome to take items home – there are plenty of great finds to go around.
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General guidelines:
Items will be accepted from 9:30am-12:30pm.
Size – each item will fit in a regular size reusable bag – think grocery bag.
Condition - in clean, good working order.
Quantity - bring 1-2 items, take as many as you like.
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What to do when you arrive:
Step 1 - If you have them, check-in your donated items with the event organizers.
Step 2 - Browse the swap tables and select items you can use.
Step 3 - Check-out your selected items with event organizers.
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Please check our website…
Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Share, reuse, repair events. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Programs. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/share-reuse-and-repair.aspx#:~:text=Have%20a%20small%20appliance%2C%20electronic,end%20up%20in%20the%20landfill. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca.
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Dr A.R. Lord Elementary School parking lot
555 Lillooet St
Vancouver, BC V5K 4G4, Canada.
Reuse and Recycling Drop-off Event
Staff submitted
Bring your unwanted electronics, small appliances, clothing and more to our FREE Reuse and Recycling Drop-off event on Sat. May 25th, from 10am to 1pm at Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School parking lot off E. Pender. For details and a list of accepted items please visit our webpage detailed below.
Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Zero Waste Strategy. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Programs. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/zero-waste-drop-off-events.aspx. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca.
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School
555 Lillooet St
Vancouver, BC V5K 4G4, Canada.
West End Community Clean up
Staff submitted
Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) is proud to host West End Community Clean up events to bring together people who are passionate about keeping their community clean and beautiful. The program is driven by hundreds of dedicated volunteers of all ages who join Community Clean up events and contribute thousands of hours to keep the community clean and sustainable.
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The group of participants will gather at Gordon Neighbourhood House (1019 Broughton Street) and enjoy volunteering by dedicating a couple of hours outdoors to keep sidewalks and parks clean and sustainable. Events may include a free community barbeque, a free community hot breakfast, a chance for a free community vest or gift and may also engage or involve a partner or sponsor at the event.
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All participants must register for the event on Eventbrite prior to attending. On the day of the event volunteers are paired in twos and are equipped with all supplies and tools (this includes the route to cover, a garbage bag, pair of gloves and a…
Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Cleanup party. Neighbourhoods: West End. Audiences: All ages. Ticket price: Free. Registration website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/west-end-community-clean-up-barbeque-or-breakfast-tickets-835899557077?aff=oddtdtcreator. Organizer type: Community organization. Organizer name: Gordon Neighbourhood House. Organizer website: https://gordonhouse.org/programs-2/the-clean-team/. Organizer phone: (604) 683-2554.
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Gordon Neighbourhood House
1019 Broughton St
Vancouver, BC V6G 2A7, Canada.
461-479 E 16th Ave Q&A period
Staff submitted
The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from RM-4N (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 20-storey mixed-use building and includes:
171 secured rental units with 20% of the floor area secured for below-market rental units;
, Commercial space on the ground floor;
, A floor space ratio (FSR) of 6.8; and
, A building height of 72.6 m (238 ft.).
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Read questions submitted by other residents and ask your own questions. City staff and the applicant team will aim to share an open response to your question within two business days.
Event type: Public engagement. Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant. Audiences: All ages. Languages: English. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Rezoning Centre. Event website: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/461-479-e-16-ave.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
East Fraser Lands Waterfront Precinct Area 3: 3552, 3612, 3650 E Kent Ave S, 3680 Marine Way and 8655 Boundary Rd Q&A period
Staff submitted
The City of Vancouver has received an application to amend CD-1 (473): EFL Non-High Streets (Area 3) to align with Council approved amendments to the East Fraser Lands Official Development Plan (EFL ODP) and allow for development of Area 3. The proposal includes:
195,387 sq. m (2,103,132 sq. ft.) of strata housing;
, 68,927 sq. m (741,922 sq. ft.) of social housing;
, 27,888 sq. m (300,184 sq. ft.) of secured rental housing;
, 3,422 sq. m (36,835 sq. ft.) of commercial space;
, A range of building heights from eight to 25 storeys;
, 3.31 hectares of park space;
, A community energy facility; and
, A childcare facility.
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Read questions submitted by other residents and ask your own questions. City staff and the applicant team will aim to share an open response to your question within two business days.
Event type: Public engagement. Neighbourhoods: Killarney. Audiences: All ages. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Rezoning Centre. Event website: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/3552-3650-e-kent-ave-s-boundary-rd-marine-way.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
City Hosted Cleanup- Olympic Village
Staff submitted
Join us for a litter cleanup in Olympic Village on June 1st from 10am-12pm to keep the neighbourhood looking spectacular!
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This cleanup will have a special focus on cigarette litter as part of the City's Cigarette Litter Challenge in connection to World Oceans Week Canada.
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You can look for our table setup at the North side of Creekside Community Centre on 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver.
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We will provide equipment such as gloves, litter pickers or tongs, and garbage bags, but you are also welcome to bring your own. You can sign up in the registration link below. If you have any troubles doing so and/or have additional inquiries, please send us an email.
Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Cleanup party. Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant. Audiences: All ages. Sustainability: Near public transit. Ticket price: Free. Registration website: https://bttr.im/r3j3l. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Programs. Organizer email: cleanup@vancouver.ca.
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Olympic Village
1 Athletes Way
Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1, Canada.
Italian Heritage Month
Read about Italian Heritage Month.
Event type: Celebration / festival. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Languages: English. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Archives. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/italian-heritage-month.aspx.
Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Silent Movie Mondays - Charlie Chaplin Shorts
Staff submitted
The Vancouver Civic Theatres Silent Movie Mondays present Charlie Chaplin Shorts,
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Escape to the 1920s silent movie era at the Orpheum theatre! Vancouver Civic Theatres is thrilled to present Silent Movie Mondays, an immersive experience that screens popular silent films accompanied by dramatic music played live on the historic Wurlitzer organ – the last theatre organ in Canada still performing in its original home.
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In the short films he made during his early career Charlie Chaplin perfected what would become the trademark themes and techniques of his career while creating films that many critics have to come to regard as his best work.
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• The Fireman 1916,
• The Floorwalker 1916,
• The Adventurer 1917,
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Following the show, Keith Blackmore of the Vancouver Film School will host a lively discussion about the movie and the role of silent films in the evolution of film history.
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Join us in the West Coast Lounge for a pre-show performance by the Gatsby Strutters Jazz Band.
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Event type: Arts / film / exhibit. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Audiences: All ages. Ticket price: $15.50-$23.00. Registration website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/silent-movie-mondays-charlie-chaplin-shorts-jun-3-2024/. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Vancouver Civic Theatres. Organizer website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/silent-movie-mondays-charlie-chaplin-shorts-jun-3-2024/.
Monday, June 3, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Orpheum Theatre
601 Smithe St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L7, Canada.
VCT Presents Silent Movie Mondays - Charlie Chaplin Shorts
Staff submitted
Escape to the roaring 1920s at Silent Movie Mondays, a popular new film series presented by Vancouver Civic Theatres! Bring the whole family to the historic Orpheum theatre June 3, 2024 at 7:30pm to enjoy three short films starring the one and only Charlie Chaplin, while a soundtrack is played live on the theatre’s rare Wurlitzer organ - an instrument originally created to accompany silent films and the last in Canada still in its original home. An evening at Silent Movie Mondays also includes a live Jazz Band performance one hour before the show, popcorn & drink specials, and a fun post-show talk from Vancouver Film School’s Keith Blackmore. This screening features three hilarious & family-friendly short films from Charlie Chaplin’s early career: The Fireman, The Floorwalker, and The Adventurer (1916-17). Tickets start at only $15.50!
Event type: Arts / film / exhibit. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Audiences: All ages. Ticket price: 15.50 +. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Vancouver Civic Theatres. Organizer website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/silent-movie-mondays-charlie-chaplin-shorts-jun-3-2024/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca.
Monday, June 3, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Orpheum
601 Smithe St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L7, Canada.
Landfill School Day
Staff submitted
2024 Vancouver Landfill School Day
We’re more than a landfill.
Join your fellow students and teachers for a fun-filled behind-the-scenes day at the Vancouver Landfill and find out where your garbage and yard trimmings end up.
When: Friday, June 7, 2024
Where: Vancouver Landfill, 5400 72nd Street, Delta
The School Day is open to students only (Grade 5 through Grade 12) and pre-registration is required. To register your class: Vancouver Landfill School Day Registration, ***Please note that the Landfill School Day is NOT open to the general public. The public open house at the Landfill is on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Learn more about the public open house at vancouver.ca/landfill, On the Landfill School Day adventure, students can:
• Take a guided bus tour of the landfill (wheelchair accessible)
• Hop inside a piece of landfill equipment
• Learn about zero waste and environmental conservation through hands-on displays
• Meet the trained hawks and falcons of the Bird Control Team
• Enjoy snacks
• And so…
Event type: Community. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: Children. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: City of Vancouver.
Friday, June 7, 2024.
Vancouver Landfill in Delta
5400 72 St
Delta, BC V4K 3N3, Canada.
Chinatown Cleanup Event
Staff submitted
Join us for our June Chinatown Cleanup on Saturday, June 8th from 9am-12pm hosted by the Chinatown Business Improvement Association in conjunction with the City of Vancouver and the Chinese Community Policing Centre!
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We will be meeting at Chinatown Plaza on 180 Keefer St. Vancouver. We will provide cleanup equipment such as gloves, litter pickers or tongs, and garbage bags, but you are also welcome to bring your own. Please be sure to review the Safety Guidelines. Light refreshments will be provided after the cleanup, so please join us for a fun morning and help us keep the neighbourhood spectacular!
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You can sign up in the registration link below. If you have any troubles doing so and/or have additional inquiries, please send us an email.
Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Cleanup party. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Audiences: All ages. Sustainability: Near public transit. Ticket price: Free. Registration website: https://bttr.im/jn7dk. Organizer type: Business improvement association. Organizer name: Chinatown Business Improvement Association. Organizer email: cleanup@vancouver.ca.
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Chinatown Plaza
180 Keefer St
Vancouver, BC V6A 3V8, Canada.
Vancouver Landfill open house
Staff submitted
2024 Landfill open house
We’re more than a landfill.
Bring your family and join us for a fun-filled behind-the-scenes tour of the Vancouver Landfill and find out where your garbage ends up.
For driving directions visit: https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/landfill.aspx#redirect, Please note: The Landfill is not easily accessible by public transit. If you don’t have access to a vehicle, find a friend or family member to carpool with. When you get there shuttle buses will transport you between the parking and event areas.
On your landfill adventure:
• Hop inside a piece of landfill equipment
• Take a guided bus tour of the landfill (wheelchair accessible)
• Learn about zero waste and environmental conservation through hands-on displays
• Meet the trained hawks and falcons of the Bird Control Team
• Get creative with face painting, arts & crafts and more
• Unleash your green thumb and pot some plants
• Take home a free bag of compost (bags provided)
• Enjoy free food and refreshments
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Event type: Community. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Sustainability: Zero waste / recycling stations. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: City of Vancouver.
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Vancouver Landfill in Delta
5400 72 St
Delta, BC V4K 3N3, Canada.
West End Community Clean up
Staff submitted
Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) is proud to host West End Community Clean up events to bring together people who are passionate about keeping their community clean and beautiful. The program is driven by hundreds of dedicated volunteers of all ages who join Community Clean up events and contribute thousands of hours to keep the community clean and sustainable.
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The group of participants will gather at Gordon Neighbourhood House (1019 Broughton Street) and enjoy volunteering by dedicating a couple of hours outdoors to keep sidewalks and parks clean and sustainable. Events may include a free community barbeque, a free community hot breakfast, a chance for a free community vest or gift and may also engage or involve a partner or sponsor at the event.
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All participants must register for the event on Eventbrite prior to attending. On the day of the event volunteers are paired in twos and are equipped with all supplies and tools (this includes the route to cover, a garbage bag, pair of gloves…
Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Cleanup party. Neighbourhoods: West End. Audiences: All ages. Ticket price: Free. Registration website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/west-end-community-clean-up-barbeque-or-breakfast-tickets-835911823767?aff=oddtdtcreator. Organizer type: Community organization. Organizer name: Gordon Neighbourhood House. Organizer website: https://gordonhouse.org/programs-2/the-clean-team/. Organizer phone: (604) 683-2554.
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Gordon Neighbourhood House
1019 Broughton St
Vancouver, BC V6G 2A7, Canada.
Free Swap
Staff submitted
This free swap is part of the Hillcrest Summer Festival.
There are three ways to participate in the free swap:
(1) Swap it. Drop off 1-2 items for others to choose from and then pick out new-to-you items dropped off by others.
(2) Donate it. Feel free to donate 1-2 items without taking home anything new.
(3) Take it. Nothing to donate? No problem! Everyone is welcome to take items home – there are plenty of great finds to go around.
General guidelines:
Items will be accepted from 11:00am-2:30pm.
Size – each item will fit in a regular size reusable bag – think grocery bag.
Condition - in clean, good working order.
Quantity - bring 1-2 items, take as many as you like.
What to do when you arrive:
Step 1 - If you have them, check-in your donated items with the event organizers.
Step 2 - Browse the swap tables and select items you can use.
Step 3 - Check-out your selected items with event organizers.
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Please check our website linked below for accepted and not accepted…
Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Share, reuse, repair events. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Programs. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/share-reuse-and-repair.aspx#:~:text=Have%20a%20small%20appliance%2C%20electronic,end%20up%20in%20the%20landfill. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca.
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Free Swap
50 E 30th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5V, Canada.
National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
Staff submitted
City Hall's flag will be at half-mast in honour of National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.
Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Flag observance. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Languages: English. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: External Protocol.
Sunday, June 23, 2024.
City Hall
Vancouver City Hall
453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, Canada.
Reuse and Recycling Drop-off Event
Staff submitted
Bring your unwanted electronics, small appliances, clothing and more to our FREE Reuse and Recycling Drop-off event on Sunday, June 23rd, from 10am to 1pm at Hillcrest Community Centre overflow parking lot on the south side of Nat Bailey Stadium. For details and a list of accepted items please visit our webpage detailed below.
Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Zero Waste Strategy. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Programs. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/zero-waste-drop-off-events.aspx. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca.
Sunday, June 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Hillcrest Community Centre
4575 Clancy Loranger Way
Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4, Canada.
Reuse and Recycling Drop-off Event
Staff submitted
Bring your unwanted electronics, small appliances, clothing and more to our FREE Reuse and Recycling Drop-off event on Sat. July 27th, from 10am to 1pm at King George Secondary School parking lot. For details and a list of accepted items please visit our webpage detailed below.
Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Zero Waste Strategy. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Programs. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/zero-waste-drop-off-events.aspx?utm_campaign=drop-off&utm_medium=Vanity&utm_source=drop-off_Vanity#redirect. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca.
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
King George Secondary School
1755 Barclay St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1K6, Canada.