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Article: Dunbar Theatre

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Article: The Dunbar Public House

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Champion of Dunbar Village: Dunbar Residents’ Association

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Salmonberry Days Events Calendar

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Dunbar Life is produced in partnership with the Dunbar Village Business Association to promote local shopping, dining, services and events. Dunbar borders are between W 16th Avenue in the north to W 41st Avenue in the south, and UBC Endowment Lands in the west to MacKenzie Street to the east. Go online to www.dunbarlife.com for a full and up-to-date directory and calendar.

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A Message from DVBA Karen Wyder, President of the Dunbar Village Business Association It was a long wait, but spring has finally arrived and with it comes the start of Little League season, lawn bowling, gardening, tennis, cycling and walks in Pacific Spirit Park. Cherry trees are in full bloom along with vibrant yellow forsythia bushes, tulips, daffodils with many other plants waiting in the wings!

Spring is a busy time in Dunbar and it is a great time to get involved in the community.

The Dunbar Residents’ Association has once again arranged a wonderful variety of walks and talks during May for Salmonberry Days.

The month long event culminates with the Dunbar Community Centre’s Salmonberry Festival. The Dunbar Village Business Association is proud to be part of both of these traditions through sponsorship and participation. Drop by the DVBA’s table at the Festival and watch for our mascot Digger who is always happy to pose for photos!

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure – it’s spring-cleaning time and we look forward to plenty of local rummage sales, including the highly anticipated St. George’s School Spring Fair on May 6.

In this issue we are pleased to feature two Dunbar Village businesses. The well-loved, one of a kind Dunbar Theatre is a community anchor and helps to make this neighbourhood extra special. We are so happy that Ken Charko has the passion to keep this iconic theatre running.

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The Dunbar Public House is a favourite after games hang out for the families of Dunbar Little Leaguers. The south-facing patio is a nice spot to dine and people watch and the restaurant is one of Dunbar’s only spots to enjoy a nightcap.

The Dunbar Residents’ Association is featured as our Champion of Dunbar Village.

We shine the spotlight on their involvement with Salmonberry Days and all of the other wonderful work they do to make Dunbar such a safe and desirable neighbourhood to call home.

The area continues to transform with the ongoing development on the former Stong’s location, along with changes taking place at the corner of Dunbar Street and W. 41st Avenue and at the former Chevron gas station site. While we welcome new businesses, sadly, we say goodbye to Olindas, 4Cats and Chevron and the Town Pantry.

Finally, the DVBA would like to say a huge thank you to the Dunbar community who donated to the Vancouver Food Bank during “Dunbar Village for the Holidays.” Three large containers of food were dropped off at Vancouver Fire Hall No. 21 and a cheque in the amount of $272 was presented to the Vancouver Food Bank.

We hope you enjoy springtime in beautiful Dunbar and as always, we would like to thank you for choosing to support your local businesses.

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Dunbar Theatre:

The West Side’s Only Independent Movie Theatre Story by Sarah Gordon

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On the landscape of full time independent movie houses, Dunbar Theatre is literally a sole survivor; it is the last of its kind in the city of Vancouver. There has never been any question that Dunbar is a very special community, and this is confirmed by the neighbourhood’s support of this well loved theatre, which opened in 1935.

Dunbar Theatre was built during the Art Deco architectural period by J. Howard Boothe; he ran it until 1941 when Odeon bought the theatre and made it part of a nationwide chain. It closed down between 1987-1988 and then was taken over by Famous Players for approximately ten years.

Once again it closed, and this time it seemed destined to be demolished; however, the community adamantly rejected plans for redevelopment.

In February 1998, three university students, 8

including young entrepreneur Ken Charko, the present day owner of Dunbar Theatre, approached the property owner and requested permission to operate the theatre as a summer project. Soon after, Ken leased the building and brought Hollywood magic back to Dunbar as the theatre’s new independent owner. Eight years later he also became the operator of Varsity Theatre on West 10th Avenue, which closed in 2006 due to redevelopment.

Ken mentions neighbourhood theatres are in a high-risk category – they are costly to run, leases can be high, theatres are located in prime locations where real estate is highly sought after, and independent theatres are in competition with multiplex theatres, home downloading and Netflix. But this is a happy story, a success story and the Dunbar, as the theatre is fondly referred to, has stood the test of time and this is to be celebrated. www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2017

The Dunbar shows first run films and Ken personally screens all of them; on average the runs are two to three weeks. He opts for primarily family friendly films, reflective of this community’s movie going audience.

Recent showings of Star Wars, La La Land and Lego Batman have been extremely popular.

WestJet Magazine has ranked Dunbar Theatre as one of North America’s five iconic movie theatres describing it as, “Delightfully retro, the theatre shows first-run films and is known for its comfortable, stretch-out seating and secret-recipe popcorn.”

“Dunbar Theatre is a community anchor. Stong’s is the other major anchor and it is these two businesses that help make Dunbar different than other neighbourhoods.”

Ken Charko

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Ah yes, the popcorn. Online reviews invariably mention the legendary buttery popcorn. And just why is this popcorn so darned tasty? Ken says he does not scrimp on quality. He invests in better corn, special salt and salted butter. Ken reveals that “off sales popcorn” is also very popular. People will drop in as they walk by simply because they are craving their favourite treat.

The concession stand is an important revenue generator. Charko jokes when he says, “I am a popcorn salesman.” All of his prices are lower than the chains, from the concession stand to tickets.

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For Ken, this is a labour of love. It is his passion for films and for this community that drives him to keep running Dunbar Theatre.

He mentions that one of the pay-offs is being able to offer his staff good jobs. Ken estimates Dunbar Theatre has helped put approximately 1,000 people through university.

An astute businessman, he has come up with creative ways to utilize the venue. For instance, did you know it is possible to hold a private birthday party at the Dunbar? A full screen experience blows even the best home media room experience out of the water.

Companies rent the facility as a unique way to host customer appreciation events. Ken has also nurtured a good relationship with local schools. With the theatre’s ability to seat 350 people schools such as St. George’s School and Point Grey Secondary School have screened their own films relevant to the curriculum. One school watched a movie about climate change and brought in the director for a post-show discussion.

If you are a new mother and are craving a romantic comedy or drama, Movies For Mommies is designed for you. Movies run alternating Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

Mothers, their babies up to 18 months old and toddlers too are welcome in this kidfriendly environment.

What’s next for the Dunbar? Ken always has ideas brewing. He is contemplating an audiovisual upgrade and also has plans to replace the seating (have no fear, the spacious distance between seats will remain). He is also considering a VIP section in the theatre’s balcony. Another thought is to mount a film festival in September; he believes the community would embrace this idea.

In his unique position as the only full time independent movie theatre Ken says, “It defines who I am. I’ve got the greatest job.”

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The Dunbar Public House: Where Friends Gather Story by Sarah Gordon

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For the past nine years The Dunbar Public House has been Dunbar’s hang out. Dima Mekhlis is the soft-spoken, friendly owner of this restaurant where locals drop in to enjoy a bite to eat, have a drink and watch a game on one of the establishment’s three flat screen TVs.

The corner restaurant is a wonderful spot to meet for dinner before or after a movie at Dunbar Theatre.

It has a pub-like feel but is completely family friendly; for many years it was a diner. Dima says, “Many of those patrons grew up and progressed from milkshakes to beer.” Long term Dunbar residents may remember the location was previously a bike shop and a pharmacy.

The wall is decorated with an assortment of jerseys, including hockey, soccer and baseball. The Dunbar Public House staff is always happy to tune in to whatever sporting event customers’ request. Dima admits his favourite team is the Canucks, especially during playoff season. www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2017

Originally from Ukraine, Dima spent his high school and college years in Israel. He has lived in Vancouver for the past 18 years and is the proud father of two daughters.

The menu highlights pub fare. The housemade hamburgers are the restaurant’s specialty, and what goes better with a burger and fries than a nice cold beer? Some of the featured items include the 29th Ave Burger (in honour of their location at Dunbar Street and West 29th Avenue) with goat cheese and avocado. Also on the menu you will find the lamb burger, the Cajun chicken and tuna burgers and the veggie burger with sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.

Sandwiches, house-made soup and salads and tempting appies including nachos, chicken tenders, perogies, poutine, pork dry ribs and steamed edamame are also available.

In addition to the lunch and dinner menu, The Dunbar Public House offers a brunch menu every Saturday and Sunday between 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (and on statutory holidays).

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beers and also is a keen supporter of local craft beers. In total there are 21 bottled beers to choose from. Patrons can look forward to light ales as the summer months approach.

Check out the board to see the daily specials (drinks and food) and don’t miss happy hour every day from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. until closing. Open seven days a week until midnight (until 1:00 a.m. Thursday through Saturday), this is one of Dunbar’s only late night hangouts.

Enticing draft cocktails include the Snake Bite (Strongbow cider, Howe Sound lager and blackcurrant juice) and the Creamsicle (Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc and a shot of Absolut Mandarin). Regular cocktails such as the Bicycle (Vanilla Stoli mixed with lemonade) and the Stress Reliever (vodka, dark rum, peach schnapps, cranberry and orange juice) are sure to wet your whistle.

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What makes this restaurant stand out? Dima says, “I believe it is my friendly staff; many are long time employees.”

His staff is a group of energetic young people who help to provide an exciting and eclectic environment. Some of them are locals while others come from other parts of Canada and around the globe.

“As a long term community restaurant we care about the neighbourhood.”

Dima Mekhlis

breakfast in bed is nice – but going out and having the option to order off a menu earns brownie points!

The south facing patio is a popular place to sit year round thanks to the overhead heaters. People watch, enjoy the sun, wave to your neighbours as they pass by, and best of all, if you are a local, stroll home after a drink and meal. After all, that’s the beauty of having a local public house in your community.

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He adds, “It’s all about team effort here. The neighbourhood is very special too.” Many customers live in the area and are loyal customers.

Dima enjoys his role in offering an environment where good memories are created.

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“It’s where we want to learn what is most important to you. By providing choices such as all-day dining, flexible menu options, life enrichment programs and excursions by shuttle bus. Our ambassador program offers a variety of volunteer opportunities— anywhere from hosting events to selling merchandise in our Tuck Shoppe. If it is meaningful to you, do more of it. No compromises necessary,” adds Sandra Barr, Assistant General Manager. “What does life enrichment mean to you?”

A variety of suites are available, but with accelerating demand from visitors, timing is essential. “It’s an exciting time for individuals to have the opportunity to be a part of building a community from the ground up,” Wilma adds “and where really good friendships are made.” Everyone has a story to share.

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The three-storey building is extremely attractive. The large open concept lounge and Red Maple Restaurant are very serene spaces with a seaside feel. Beautiful shades of blue, gray and earth tones have been chosen for furnishings and carpets. Slate tiled walls, beautiful artwork and millwork, amongst magnificent floor to ceiling windows add to the peaceful ambience.

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Suites feature a spacious bathroom with walk-in shower, kitchenette with apartment sized fridge and a state of the art emergency response system. Consideration for space saving storage units are included, and one can consult with an interior designer about storage solutions to personalize one’s space.

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Maitre d’ to welcome you and your guests, is open from 9:00am to 7:00pm, offering daily specials or an à la carte option. Between meals consider our Bistro Menu, featuring signature inspired dishes. In suite dining is also available as required.

The dining experience is more than just about nutrition. Chef Rodrigo explains, “One eats with their eyes, heart and taste buds.” The Chef and his team take a personal interest in your dining experience, offering a wide array of international flavors and personal preferences, whether vegetarian or gluten free. A beautiful private dining room overlooking a private patio space is peaceful and perfect for special events, meetings and celebrations.

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Champion of Dunbar Village: Dunbar Residents’ Association Story by Sarah Gordon

Photo by Sandra Steier

The Dunbar Residents' Association (DRA) definitely fits the bill as a Champion of Dunbar Village; it plays an instrumental role in making Dunbar a better place to live. The association promotes community spirit, informs residents about important issues that have an impact on the neighbourhood, and works tirelessly to make sure Dunbar residents’ views are heard at City Hall.

The community can thank a much-needed stop sign for being the catalyst to form the highly valued DRA. In 1989 a group of neighbours successfully petitioned for the installation of a stop sign at the corner of Crown Street and West 27th Avenue. The group was not active again until 1991 when a developer proposed to build a disproportionately higher density development in central Dunbar’s business district. It was another victory for the community, thanks to the DRA, after discussions with the developer the project was dropped. Rather than disband, the group decided to carry on as a registered non-profit society and officially became the DRA. The organization’s mandate is to facilitate meetings regarding proposed changes to the Dunbar neighbourhood.

They build community by printing a newsletter with a circulation of 6,000 copies three times a year, which is delivered to every household with the dedicated assistance of 250 volunteers.

Sonia Wicken has been involved with the DRA’s board since the beginning. She is currently the board’s treasurer. “It is a way to give back to this wonderful community that is home,” Sonia says.

DRA’s president of the board, Colleen McGuinness says, “As an association we speak on behalf of the neighbourhood.” She points out there are many accomplishments to be proud of during the DRA’s 25-year 30

history. She has been involved for 10 years and is in her second term as president. She mentions, “A two year term provides continuity and allows new people to step up and contribute to the board.”

Part of their work involves advocacy at City Hall. They utilize the expertise of their members to act as spokespeople. She points to board members Bill Rapanos (a retired planner) and Jonathan Weisman (a lawyer) as two examples of instrumental DRA advocates.

With a small budget and no paid staff, Colleen admits it is hard to manage new technologies such as the website that they are in the midst of redesigning. The association appreciates the work of two students from Lord Byng Secondary who manage the DRA’s interactive email list for communication amongst Dunbar neighbours.

DRA played a role in initiating the Dunbar Community Patrol, DEEP (Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness) and Salmonberry Days.

Every month, considerable effort is made to schedule the Dunbar Community Patrol, run entirely by volunteers to increase neighbourhood safety. Patrol assignments are based on the city’s crime statistics with the goal of ensuring coverage throughout Dunbar with an emphasis on higher crime areas.

DEEP emerged out of a presentation Village Vancouver Transition Society (VV) made to the DRA in 2011. At this meeting, enthusiasm ignited and key DRA members including Susan Chapman, Jane Ingman Baker and Walter Wells formed a steering committee to join forces with Ann Pacey of VV to form DEEP. This active team of Dunbar citizens has been talking about and preparing for a fullwww.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2017

Sonia Wicken & Colleen McGuinness

scale earthquake, to ensure Dunbar residents are able to take care of themselves and each other should such a disaster occur.

Synonymous with May in Dunbar is Salmonberry Days, a unique month long environmental festival to build awareness of Dunbar's natural surroundings. The DRA created this event in partnership with the Dunbar Community Centre Association and the business association that was active at that time.

Each year Salmonberry Days chooses a theme and fills the entire month with walks, talks and a bus tour.

As an example, Colleen describes how 60 people will magically appear to go on a guided walking tour of the neighbourhood to learn about the fascinating history of Dunbar’s early architecture and the original property owners.

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theme, to tie in with the festival’s 20th anniversary, the 25th anniversary of the DRA, and Canada’s 150th birthday celebration.

Nature, the environment, history, gardening and community will be in the spotlight.

The culminating event is the annual Dunbar Community Centre Associations’ Salmonberry Days Fair on May 28 at Memorial Park.

The DRA is looking at new funding sources for Salmonberry Days. Colleen says, “Happily, this year we have found an anonymous fairy godmother.”

B.C.’s May 9 provincial election is just around the corner. The DRA always organizes a candidates’ debate and this year, working in cooperation with the Dunbar Community Centre Association, it will be held on April 28 at Dunbar Community Centre. “We always get an excellent turn out. Dunbar is a politically savvy community,” Colleen says.

Colleen explains why she offers her time, and her response likely represents many DRA volunteers’ motives. She says, “Dunbar is my community. I want to live in a viable, safe and engaged neighbourhood and this is how I can do my part.”

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As for the future of the DRA, Sonia concludes, “The organization is still very important and relevant as the city and its neighborhoods are rapidly changing.”

Thank you to each DRA champion who has offered his or her time over the past 25 years to help make Dunbar a special place to call home. Here’s to the next 25 years!

Membership in the DRA is $20/household/ year ($10 if a household member is 65 or over) and runs from October to September.

Monthly DRA meetings take place on the first Tuesday of the month at the Dunbar Community Centre. Visit the DRA’s website for the schedule at www.dunbar-vancouver.org

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Salmonberry Days Events At-a-Glance Sunday

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Tuesday 1

Susan Point “Spindle Whorl” show at the VAG until May 28 https://www.vanartgallery.bc

Feldenkrais K. Halm 7 to 7:30

Poetry of the Dunbar Library 6:30 to 7:30 p.m

7 Jericho Stewardship 1 to 3 p.m.

2 Sasamat Walk T. Slack 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Mother's Day

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Election Day Forest Walk D. Cook 10 to Noon

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Feldenkrais K. Halm 7 to 7:30

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16 Feldenkrais K. Halm 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Research Your Home DCC, Room 112 2:30-4:00 p.m.

21 Dawn Chorus Bird Walk C. Adkins 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

UBC Farm Bird Survey Nature Vancouver 8 a.m.

Stong's Little League

Victoria Day 22 Southlands Farm Family Day J. Maynard 11 to 3 p.m.

Stong's Little League

28 Bird Walk B. Kinkaid 8 to 11 a.m.

Salmonberry Days Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Revisit Malki T. Slack 10:30 to 12:30

Riverside Bir A. Grass 9 a.m. to Noon

23 Architecture Walk J. Atkin 7 p.m. to 8:30 World of Flowers Howard Wills (from UK) 7:30 p.m. speaker

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Scrap-book D Dunbar Library 4:30 to 7 p.m.

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South Dunba T. Slack 10 to 11 a.m.

Feldenkrais K. Halm 7 to 7:30

Camosun Bog Tour G. Mignault, E. Eckley 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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Salmon Stream Walk T. Slack 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Urban Forest B. Stephen 7 to 8:30

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International Bird Week Begins

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Patio Pots A. Kent Noon to 1:30 p.m.

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6 St. George's Fair

13 Anniversary Walk T. Slack, H. Spiegelman 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

DPL Scrap-booking 2-5 p.m.

International Bird Day

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18 City Demo Garden S. Slack 11 to Noonish Birds Against Buildings J. Ryder 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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26 Kits Beach D. Cook 11 a.m. to 2 ish Lord Byng Symphony 7:30 p.m.

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20 Bus tour to Gulf of Georgia Cannery T. Slack, A. McIntyre 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stong's Little League

25 Feldenkrais K. Halm 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Display (DPL)

19 Moss Walk S. Ellis 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

27 Camosun Bog Open House 9:30 a.m. to Noon Blenheim Bazaar 10 to 2 Dunbar in Bloom #2 ICC Mayfair 11 to 3

Check for updates and download the calendar PDF at www.dunbar-vancouver.org Vancouver Bird Week May 6th to 13th www.vancouverbirdweek.ca

ssage Show – Friday May 5, 9 a.m. to Sunday May 7, 5 p.m.

Hunter/Jumper Show – Friday May 19, 9 a.m. to Sunday May 21, 5 p.m. ingclub.com/

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Cafes | Restaurants Cheshire Cheese Inn 4585 Dunbar St 604-224-2521 cheshirecheeseinn.ca

Kuma Japanese 3446 Dunbar St 604-739-0170

Red Tuna Japanese 3592 W 41st Ave 604-266-7355

Cosy Inn Cafe 4455 Dunbar St 604-224-3133

La Notte Ristorante (ad p. 14) 3307 Dunbar St 604-222-4033 lanotte.ca

Starbucks Coffee 4467 Dunbar St 604-222-8069 starbucks.ca

Crepe & Café 3500 W 41st Ave 604-566-9787 crepecafe1.com Domino’s Pizza 3480 Dunbar St 604-733-0188 dominos.ca Dunbar Pizza & Grill 3348 Dunbar St 604-732-4999 Dunbar Sushi 3626 W 16th Ave 604-568-5959 Handi Cuisine 4432 Dunbar St 604-738-3186 handicuisine.com

Jethro’s Fine Grub 3420 Dunbar St 604-569-3441 jethrosfinegrub.com Kokopelli Cafe 4593 Dunbar St 604-228-0818 kokopellicafe.ca

Mexicali 4424 Dunbar St 604-731-6517 mexicali.ca

Moki’s Pizza 5530 Dunbar St 604-263-4440 mokispizza.com Moon Sushi 4385 Dunbar St 604-221-7874 moonsushivancouver.com New! Q Coffee 5601 Dunbar St 604-261-8188 Riya’s Pizza 4464 Dunbar St 604-558-4466 riyaspizza.com

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Subway 4490 Dunbar St 604-263-4023 subway.ca Sushi Inn 4414 Dunbar St 604-739-3818

The Dunbar Public House (article p. 17-19) 4497 Dunbar St 604-222-9922 thedunbar.ca Tim Hortons 3463 Dunbar St 604-222-3130 timhortons.ca Wild Sushi 4288 Dunbar St 604-568-9668 wildsushi.ca

Simon’s Kitchen 4418 Dunbar St 604-734-1135

Grocery | Specialty Bigsby The Bakehouse 4894 MacKenzie St 604-267-2253 Butter Baked Goods & Cafe 4907 MacKenzie St 604-221-4333 butterbakedgoods.com

Celtic Treasure Chest 5639 Dunbar St 604-261-3688 celtictreasurechest.com Dunbar DQ/Orange Julius 3380 Dunbar St 604-733-2884 dairyqueen.com

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Dunbar Produce 4355 Dunbar St 604-228-8615 IHUA Bakery 3522 W 41st Ave 604-261-0189

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FOOD | DRINK Grocery | Specialty ... con’t Mac’s Convenience Store 4470 Dunbar St 604-736-9528 mymacs.ca

Save-On-Foods

Stong’s Market

Weigh to Go Bulk Foods 3534 W 41st Ave 604-266-6206

(ad p. 5) 4221 Dunbar St 604-973-0700 stongs.com

(ad back cover) 3535 W 41st Ave 604-261-2423 saveonfoods.com

The Heights Market 4889 MacKenzie Ave 604-638-0651 heightsmarket.com

BC Liquor Store 3453 Dunbar St 604-224-4412 bcliquorstores.com

New District

Windsor Meat Co. 4889 MacKenzie St 604-638-2470 windsormeats.com

Liquor Pacific Spirits Liquor Store 4474 Dunbar St 604-738-1299 pacificspiritsliquorstore.com

(ad p. 7) 5650 Dunbar St 604-229-3663 www.newdistrict.ca

SHOP - RETAIL Clothing | Accessories Dragon & Phoenix 3510 W 41st Ave 604-261-1317 dragonandphoenix.ca

MacGillycuddy’s 4881 MacKenzie St 604-263-5313

Christina’s Flower Shop 5615 Dunbar St 604-263-3011 christinaflowers.com

Gardenia Flowers 5636 Dunbar St 604-269-9234 gardeniaflorists.com

Floral | Nurseries Quince Fine Florals 4870 MacKenzie St 604-263-0202 quincefineflorals.com

Pharmacy Pure Integrative Pharmacy 3228 Dunbar St 604-732-3010 purepharmacy.com

Southland Guardian Pharmacy 3554 W 41st Ave 604- 266-2882

Shoppers Drug Mart 4326 Dunbar St 604-732-8855 shoppersdrugmart.ca

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YNP Dunbar Pharmacy (ad p. 21) 4198 Dunbar St 604-738-1788

Specialty Shops All Nations Stamp & Coin 5630 Dunbar St 604-684-4613 allnationsstampandcoin.com 38

Blight’s Home Hardware (ad p. 7) 3322 Dunbar St 604-738-3312 blightshomehardware.com

Cheap Skates 3644 W 16th Ave 604-222-1125

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Specialty Shops ... con’t Dunbar Greetings 3456 Dunbar St 604-731-3322 Dunbar Vacuum Ltd 3468 Dunbar St 604-733-8713 dunbarvacuum.com Educational Book Supply 3548 W 41st Ave 604-677-8147 Enmark Jewellers Ltd 4315 Dunbar St 604-224-3513 Germaine’s Antiques 4268 Dunbar St 604-306-8364

Golden Rug Co. 3211 Dunbar St 604-224-3222 goldenrug.com Hob Too Furniture 3458 Dunbar St 604-738-2066 vancouverhospice.org Hob Too Thrift Shop 3470 Dunbar St 604-737-7304 vancouverhospice.org Kerrisdale Equipment 4522 Dunbar St 604-224-3255 kerrisdaleequipment.com Lawrence Books 3591 W 41st Ave 604-261-3812

Shell Canada 3596 W 41st Ave 604-263-9330 Sher’s Stationery 2000 3552 W 41st Ave 604-261-2001

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The Carrington Shoppe 3434 W 55th Ave 604-266-5725 thecarringtonshoppe.com The Window on Dunbar 4339 Dunbar St 604-221-4497 thedunbarwindow.com Toorak Tile & Design 3496 Dunbar St 604-739-5966 tooraktile.com

SERVICES Beauty | Hair | Spa Blink Beauty Bar 3562 W 41st Ave 604-261-8144 blinkbeautybar.com

Dunbar Barbers 4264 Dunbar St 604-738-3165 dunbarbarbers.com

Cabello Spa & Salon 3518 W 41st Ave 604-267-4247 cabellosalonspa.com

George’s Hair Styling 4196 Dunbar St 604-738-4603

Care Well Esthetics 4311 Dunbar St 778-999-8908 Clippers Edge 4535 Dunbar St 604-224-0500 Duet Salon & Spa 3231 Dunbar St 604-222-8715

Great Clips 4484 Dunbar St 604-732-5123 greatclips.com Hair Place Kiji’s 4311 Dunbar St 604-742-0299 kijishairsalon.com Hair Zone 3378 Dunbar St 604-788-8233

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India Rose Makeup & Aesthetics Salon 4850 MacKenzie St 604-266-9774 indiarose.ca J’aime Les Cheveux 3591 W 26th Ave 604-714-1118 JD’s Barbershop 4345 Dunbar St 778-379-1829 jdsbarbershop.com MacKenzie Heights Barber 2891 W 33rd Ave 604-261-7611 Pampered by Kadie 4260 Dunbar St 604-809-5395 pamperedbykadie.ca

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SERVICES Beauty | Hair | Spa ... con’t Rose Nails & Spa 3383 Dunbar St 604-221-2200 rosenailsandspa.com Sunflower Spa 3368 Dunbar St 778-379-2688 The Shop Hair & Esthetics 4446 Dunbar St 604-736-7467 theshophairandesthetics.com

Top Barber Cut 5631 Dunbar St 604-696-0581 Top Cut Barbers 4238 Dunbar St 604-739-0744

Valentin Salon 4260 Dunbar St 604-732-3523 vyvalentinsalon.com

Touch of Beauty 3291 Dunbar St 604-221-0010 touchofbeautyspa.ca

Churches Dunbar Heights United 3525 W 24th Ave 604-731-6420 dunbarheightsuc.ca Dunbar Evangelical Lutheran 3491 W 31st Ave 604-266-6818 dunbarlutheran.ca Dunbar Heights Baptist 3996 W 17th Ave 604-224-1031 dhbc.ca

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 3778 W 28th Ave 604-224-5678 icvancouver.ca Knox United Church 5600 Balaclava St 604-261-3747 knoxunitedvancouver.org

Marineview Chapel 4000 W 41st Ave 604-261-1444 marineview.org

St Philip’s Anglican Church

(ad p. 13) 3737 W 27th Ave 604-224-3238 stphilipsdunbar.com

Dental Dr. Alex K H Chan 203-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2860 dralexkhchandentist.com

Dr. George Porteous 5-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-3115

Southlands Dental Group 3579 W 41st Ave 604-266-6232

Dr. Kevin A.C. Phillips 4898 MacKenzie St 604-266-0421

Dunbar Dental Centre (ad p. 23) 215-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-2220 dunbardental.ca

Technident 2000 Lab 100-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-1121

Dentists on Dunbar 3335 Dunbar St 604-224-5611 dentistsondunbar.com Dr Benjamin Pliska 103-2786 W 16th Ave 604-732-6333 vwda.ca

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Dunbar Family Dental

(ad p. 11) 4210 Dunbar St 604-733-1616 dunbarfamilydental.com

Westside Orthodontics 3619 West 18th Ave 604-736-5705 westsidesmiles.ca

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Dry Cleaning | Alterations | Shoe Repair Busy Bee Cleaners 3556 W 41st Ave 604-263-2215 Dunbar 1 Hour Dry Cleaners 4479 Dunbar St 604-224-3818 dunbardrycleaners.ca Dunbar Laundromat & Dry Cleaning 4410 Dunbar St 604-736-5808

Gold Star Shoe Rebuilders 3308 Dunbar St 604-734-7477 goldstarshoerebuilders.com Mai’s Dry Cleaners 3336 Dunbar St 604-739-6638 Money’s Dry Cleaning 4389 Dunbar St 604-224-5112

New Owner & Name!

Boulevard Valet (Pressed 4 Time) 3594 W 41st Ave 604-261-0003

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Yim’s Alterations 3378 Dunbar St 604-737-8822

Education & Performing Arts - Private Ace Education Consulting Ltd 210-3540 W 41st Ave 604-620-4848 Creative Minds 5351 Camosun St 604-263-4711 Crofton House School 3200 W 41st Ave 604-263-3255 croftonhouse.ca Crown Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-228-1316 crownpreschool.ca Crown Street Kids Club 3320 Crown St 604-760-4703 cskc.ca

Harmonious Music Studio (ad p. 23)

3594 W 17th Ave 604-767-0136 harmoniousmusicstudio.com

Immaculate Conception School (ad p. 21) 3745 W 28th Ave 604-224-5012 icschoolvancouver.com Journey To Learning 4428 Dunbar St 604-734-7374 journeytolearning.com

La Petite Ecole

(ad p. 7) 4037 W 32nd Ave 604-619-7313 lapetiteecole.ca

Curiousity Corner Preschool 3455 W King Edward 604-261-4434 curiousitycornerpreschool.ca

Little House Tutoring 4895 MacKenzie St 604-266-1023 littlehousetutoring.com

Dunbar Memorial Preschool 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6065 dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca

Little People’s Preschool 5600 Balaclava St 604-261-2219 littlepeople.ca

Elite Montessori Academy 103-3641 W 29th 604-221-0242 elitemontessori.ca

Monkey See Monkey Do Montessori 3525 W 24th Ave 778-371-4659 monkeyseemonkeydo.ca

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Opus Academy 5635 Dunbar St 604-267-3749 opusacademy.com Reading Gate Academy 204-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-8984 vanwest.readinggate.com St George’s School Jr Boys: 3851 W 29th Ave Sr Boys: 4175 W 29th Ave 604-224-1304 stgeorges.bc.ca Tom Thumb Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-222-2550 tomthumbpreschool.ca Vancouver Child Study Centre 3525 West 24th Ave 604-222-1943 vancouverchildstudycentre.ca Westgate Montessori School 3489 W 31st Ave 604-221-9300 westgatemontessori.com Westside Kumon 3584 W 16th Ave 604-222-0182 kumon.ca

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SERVICES Education - Public Schools (School District #39) Carnarvon Elementary 3400 Balaclava St 604-713-5396 crn.vsb.bc.ca

Kerrisdale Elementary 5555 Carnarvon St 604-713-5446 kerrisdale.vsb.bc.ca

Queen Elizabeth Annex 4275 Crown St 604-713-5482 queenelizabeth-anx.vsb.bc.ca

Jules Quesnel Elementary 3050 Crown St 604-713-4577 quesnel.vsb.bc.ca

Lord Byng High School 3939 W 16th Ave 604-713-8171 byng.vsb.bc.ca

Queen Elizabeth Elementary 4102 W 16th Ave 604-713-5408 queenelizabeth.vsb.bc.ca

Kerrisdale Annex Elementary 3250 W 43rd Ave 604-713-5488 kerrisdale-anx.vsb.bc.ca

Lord Kitchener Elementary 3455 W King Edward Ave 604-713-5454 kitchener.vsb.bc.ca

Southlands Elementary 5351 Camosun St 604-713-5414 go.vsb.bc.ca/southlands

BMO Bank of Montreal 4395 Dunbar St 604-665-7093 bmo.com

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CIBC 4306 Dunbar St 604-665-7697 cibc.com

Donald A. Nybo CPA

(ad p. 23) 6-3615 W 19th Ave 604-228-1166

(ad p. 13) 3560 W 41st Ave 604-731-6117 edwardjones.com

TD Canada Trust 4200 Dunbar St 604-654-6888 tdcanadatrust.com

H & R Block 4220 Dunbar St 604-713-1500 hrblock.ca

Trusha Desai Innovation Management 3585-BSMT West 24 Ave 604-738-0764 trushadesai.com

RBC Royal Bank 4205 Dunbar St 604-665-5972 rbc.com

Vancity Credit Union 4445 Dunbar St 604-877-7000 vancity.com

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30 Minute Hit 3516 W 41st Ave 604-569-3233 30minutehit.com/kerrisdale

Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club 3850 W 31st Ave 604-228-8428 dunbarlawnbowling.com

Body Function 4345 Dunbar St 604-565-6630 body-function.ca

Elements Academy 4465 Dunbar St 604-568-3441 elementsacademy.com

CrossFit Empower 3321 Dunbar St 778-873-4427 crossfitempower.com

Prime Personal Training 3636 W 16th Ave 604-568-5220 primepersonaltraining.com

Pulse Cycling Studio 3630 W 16th Ave pulsecycling.ca Shamrock Equestrian Centre 3320 W 55th Ave 604-649-4586 Southlands Riding Club 7025 Macdonald St 604-263-4817 southlandsridingclub.com

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Fitness & Sports ... con’t The Dailey Method 3584 W 41st Ave 604-266-9191 thedaileymethod.com

Third Eye Martial Arts 4256 Dunbar St 604-669-8707 temartialarts.com

Vibes Fitness

(ad p. 13) 5628 Dunbar St 604 428-8423 vibesfitness.ca

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Health | Medical Alex Musial MD Inc. 4298 Dunbar St 604-731-3612 Chaldecott Medical Clinic 4186 Dunbar St 604-739-9881 Dr. Brian Harris Inc. 211-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-5015

Dr. Patricia Gorman, Chiropractor

FYidoctors - Dunbar 4292 Dunbar St 604-739-2022 fyidoctors.com/ vancouver-dunbar Gail Olive Masage Therapy 4-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-5856 Go Physiotherapy 2-3657 W 16th Ave 604-568-4628 gophysiotherapy.ca

Mark Finch & Associates 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-9505 markfinch.ca

Pacific Mountain Centre (ad p. 33) 101-3309 Dunbar St Carolyne Abrams Osteopathic Practitioner 778-229-4532 lighthealing.ca Dr Sandra L. Clarke Registered Psychologist 604-730-9988 drsandraclarke.ca

(ad p. 15) 202-3641 W 29th Ave 778-681-3445 drpatriciagorman.com

Healing Abundance Holistic Medicine 3593 W 26th Ave 778-997-4628

Dunbar Eyecare Optometry 2-3554 W 41st Ave 604-263-8874 dunbareyecare.com

Hotz Consultants Ltd 208-3540 W 41st Ave 604-873-0013 hotzconsultants.com

(ad p. 3) 3210 Dunbar St 604-731-9866 preventum.ca

Dunbar Physio 205-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-3303 dunbarphysio.com

Image Optometry 4250 Dunbar St 604-293-3937 image.ca

Dunbar Pyschological Services 216-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-1777 dunbarpsychology.com

Skinworks 3568-3578 W 41st Ave 604-737-7100 dermatology 604-733-9711 plastic surgery skinworks.ca

Life Chiropractic Southland Medical Group 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702 110-3540 W 41st Ave lifechiropracticandmassage.com 604-261-5340

Dunbar Spinal Decompression 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702 dunbarspinaldecompression.com

Life Labs 112-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-9815 lifelabs.com

Southland’s Physiotherapy 3579 W 41st Ave 604-263-8110

Massage Therapy on Dunbar

Tessa Cherniavsky Massage Therapy Clinic 203A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2757

Envision Counselling 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-1120 envisioncounselling.ca

(ad p. 33) 4192 Dunbar St 604-733-3376 massagetherapyondunbar.com

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SERVICES Insurance Buntain Insurance

(ad p. 33) 4295 Dunbar St 604-736-8855 5540 Dunbar St - Southlands 604-266-5433 buntaininsurance.com

Johnston Meier Insurance 120-3479 Dunbar St 604-736-3831 jmins.com

Rand & Fowler Insurance 4860 MacKenzie St 604-266-2357 randandfowler.com

Pets Alta Vista Animal Hospital 4543 Dunbar St 604-221-5858 altavistaanimalhospital.ca

Barktholomews Pet Edibles 4883 MacKenzie St 604-568-3600 barktholomews.ca

Artistic Styling Salon for Pets 4188 Dunbar St 604-739-6822

Bosley’s Pet Food 3502 W 41st Ave 604-266-2667 bosleys.com

K & K Pet Foods 4595 Dunbar St 604-224-2513 Pets Beautiful 5620 Dunbar St 604-261-5310 petsbeautiful.com

Specialty Aedis Realty 2895 W 33rd Ave 604-688-8669 aedisrealty.com

Invisionation Photography 5629 Dunbar St 604-253-4568 invisionation.com

Southlands Heritage Farm 6767 Balaclava St 604-261-1295 southlandsfarms.com

Browns Restaurant Group 207A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-630-0885 brownsrestaurantgroup.com

Martin Bros Funeral Services

Visual Space Gallery 3352 Dunbar St 604-559-0576 visualspace.ca

Designers Collective 2885 W 33rd Ave 604-786-3868 designerscollective.ca Digital Photo Station 4485 Dunbar St 604-222-3513 Feature Projects 5733 Collingwood St 604-220-8907 featureprojects.com

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(ad p. 15) 3398 Dunbar St 778-330-7799 mbfunerals.com

Natural Balance Premium Home Builders 3288 Dunbar St 778-330-7607 naturalbalancehomes.com

Sage Construction (ad p. 11) 3349 Dunbar St 604-569-2692 sageconstruction.ca

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2017

Andrew Wilkinson MLA 5640 Dunbar St 604-664-0748 andrewwilkinsonmla.ca Dunbar Community Centre 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6060 dunbarcentre.ca Dunbar Community Patrol 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org

Dunbar Earthquake & Emergency Preparedness dunbar-deep.ca

Dunbar Public Library 4515 Dunbar St 604-665-3968 vpl.vancouver.bc.ca

Dunbar Residents’ Association

(article p. 30-32, 34-35) 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org

Dunbar Village Business Association (ads p. 4, 30, 32-33) 604-635-1836 dunbarvillage.ca

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COMMUNITY

Movie Theatre Dunbar Theatre (article p. 8-10) 4555 Dunbar St 604-222-2991

Businesses Without Storefront in Dunbar Design by Fire

(ad p. 36) 604-831-9206 designbyfire.com

Driving Miss Daisy (ad p. 21) 604-723-7247 drivingmissdaisy.ca

JB McDermotts (ad p. 12) 8162 Ontario St 604-261-9212 jbmcdermotts.ca

Kirkland Heating & Cooling

Dunbar Little League dunbarbaseball.ca

(ad p. 15) 112 W 2nd Ave 604-261-2525 kirklandmetalshop.com

Dunbar Painting

Korean Red Ginseng

Dunbar Plumbing

Molly Maid, Meg Roberts

Granville Gardens

Reid Brothers Plumbing & Heating

(ad p. 23) 604-788-3382 dunbarpainting.com (ad p. 12) 604-312-2686 dunbarplumbing.ca

(ad p. 26-29) 1550 W 49th Ave 604-563-3540 granvillegardens.net

Higher Ground Gardens

(ad p. 20) 778-323-1502 highergroundgardens.com

(ad p. 11) 225-2083 Alma St 604-620-9066 (ad p. 14) 604-734-7260 mollymaid.ca

(ad p. 16) 1636 W 75th Ave 604-263-0323 reidbrothers.ca

Sandra Steier Photography

(ad p. 16) 604-277-7437 sandrasteier.com Scouts Canada 25th Dunbar Point Grey 31st St Philip’s scouts.ca

Twist Fashions

(ad p. 7) 2952 West 4th 604-732-0199 twistfashions.com Vancouver Community Baseball vancouvercommunitybaseball.com Vancouver United FC (Dunbar Soccer Association) vanufc.com West Point Grey District Girl Guides girlguides.ca

RE/MAX Select Realty Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven (ad p. 22) 604-329-1430 vancouversbestlistings.com

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2017

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Road Closure Detour Maps Marathon - Dunbar Road Closure Detour Marathon - Dunbar Sunday MayMaps 7, 2017 | 8:00 to 10:00 Sunday May 7, 2017 | 8:00 to 10:00 N

ROAD CLOSURE: ROAD CLOSURE: 8:00am to 10:00am 8:00am to 10:00am

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www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2017

Apr 16 Apr 17 Apr 22 Apr 17 Apr 23 Apr 26 Apr 28 Apr 29 Apr 29 Apr 30

Easter Sunday Easter Monday Earth Day Electronics Recycling Drop Off, Dunbar Community Centre, 10am-1pm Vancouver Sun Run in downtown Vancouver Dunbar Community Centre members Annual General Meeting Knox United Church Annual Thrift Sale 5-8pm (p. 46) Knox United Church Annual Thrift Sale 9am-noon (p. 46) St. Philip’s Church Spring Rummage Sale 9am-noon (p. 13) Hungarian Celebration Concert, 4pm at St. Philip’s Church (p. 13)

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April 2017

May 2017 May 1-31 May 1 May 3-9 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 9 May 13 May 14 May 14 May 21 May 22 May 28 May 28

Salmonberry Days (p. 34-35) Dunbar Lawn Bowling opens for the season Brain Tumour Awareness Exhibit at Visual Space Gallery Non-Instructional Day School District 39 (check your own school) St. George’s Annual Spring Fair, 10am-4pm, Jr. Campus BMO Vancouver Marathon (road closures in Dunbar) (p. 46) B.C. Provincial Election Down to Earth at UBC Botanical Garden, 12-4pm Mother’s Day Early Music Concert, 4pm at St. Philip’s Church (p. 13) Advertising deadline for Dunbar Life summer issue (p. 6) Victoria Day statutory holiday Kindertotenlieder Concert by Mahler, St. Philip’s Church (p. 13) Salmonberry Community Fair, 11am- 3pm (p. 32-33)

June 2017 June 9

June 15 June 17 June 18

Inverglen Scottish Dancers Year End Recital, 7:30pm, Vancouver Scottish Cultural Centre Dunbar Life magazine comes out Closing day and parade for Dunbar Little League Father’s Day

For updates and details go to www.dunbarlife.com/calendar

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