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Message from DVBA President

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Article: Dunbar Painting

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Puppies and Toddlers by Sue Dvorak

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Champion of Dunbar Village: Dunbar Little League

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Article: Crepe & CafĂŠ

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Article: Third Eye Martial Arts Studio

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Dunbar Directory

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A Message from DVBA Karen Wyder, President of the Dunbar Village Business Association Welcome to the early spring issue of Dunbar Life!

It’s been an unusually cold and snowy west coast winter but signs of spring are on the way as plants push their way through the soil and an array of birds has miraculously appeared.

Before we say goodbye to winter, we would like to extend an enormous thank you to Stong’s Market and Vancity for sponsoring the DVBA’s event ‘Dunbar Village for the Holidays.’ This special annual occasion is always a sure fire way to fill the Village with holiday cheer. On December 3rd, Musically Yours, the wonderful a cappella trio, stepped inside businesses to serenade delighted customers and merchants. Outdoors, people were treated to old-fashioned complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides and hot chocolate courtesy of Stong’s Market.

In this issue we are pleased to introduce you to three Dunbar businesses.

Third Eye Martial Arts Studio owner, Master Ebrahim Saadati, and his nephew Mehdi Saadati (general manager of the Dunbar Street location) teach Taekwondo to students of all ages. Dunbar residents from ages 3 to 72 are committed to Third Eye’s empowering self-defence classes which build confidence, discipline and both physical and mental strength.

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Crepe & Café’s proud new owner, Diljeet Taheem, has been busy transforming the business since he purchased it last summer.

While still serving French crepes, grilled sandwiches, fresh baked goods and specialty coffees, Diljeet is going above and beyond to make his café your new neighbourhood favourite.

Coby Cohodas is the owner of Dunbar Painting. Raised in Dunbar, Coby continues to live in the neighbourhood. He has built a highly successful company specializing in painting character homes throughout Metro Vancouver.

David Berrington, Dunbar Little League’s president, speaks proudly on behalf of the organization that is featured as our Champion of Dunbar Village story. This loyal volunteer represents many volunteers who offer their time to make Dunbar Little League a community success. We wish DLL a very happy anniversary as the league celebrates its 60th anniversary!

Dog owners will smile and nod their heads knowingly when they read Sue Dvorak’s story about the highs and lows of life with a new puppy in the house – but would we have it any other way?

There is still another month of winter to go, but with the warm sun shining as I am writing this message, I am feeling the optimism that spring brings!

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Dunbar Painting:

Comes Through With Flying Colours Story by Sarah Gordon

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Stroll through Dunbar and on most blocks you will notice beautifully painted heritage homes. Dunbar Painting is responsible for having lovingly and professionally painted many of these character houses in one of Vancouver’s most coveted neighbourhoods.

Coby Cohodas, the charismatic owner of Dunbar Painting, grew up in Dunbar and he and his wife continue to live in the neighbourhood. Back in 2009, while working towards his B.A. degree at UBC he took a summer painting job, which unintentionally led him on his career path. Coby says, “I have an all or nothing mentality and proceeded to launch my own business while still attending school.”

Dunbar Painting is growing by leaps and bounds.

The business started off with Coby and one other painter. Fast-forward to 2017 and this driven entrepreneur is projecting $1.8 million in revenue. During the busiest months he 12

employs as many as thirty painters. This year Coby plans to expand his team from one to three production managers as Dunbar Painting’s client base continues to grow throughout the Lower Mainland.

Dunbar Painting specializes in both interior and exterior residential house painting along with deck refinishing. Older homes are the company’s specialty. The business is also equipped to handle minor carpentry repairs such as shingle replacement, new trim and replacing rotting wood, which is sometimes encountered when painting older homes.

Including “Dunbar” in the company name has proved beneficial due to the prestige associated with this community. Coby explains, “Although I service surrounding neighborhoods, the company’s name has helped garner local recognition, especially when people see the care we take in painting their homes.”

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yet I couldn’t see growth.” That is, until he hired Vancouver based business coaches, Breakthrough Academy. He laughs when he explains they approached him through a cold call in 2014. Breakthrough Academy provides online coaching specifically for trades and has helped Coby systemize the business. By implementing new strategies Coby says, “Our customers’ experience has been greatly enhanced.” He notes since he began working with the coaches his business has doubled in revenue.

“Dunbar Painting is focused on core values. We care about what we do.”

Coby Cohodas From the first consultation with a homeowner until the job is complete, Dunbar Painting’s goal is to deliver an outstanding experience

that will have clients proudly referring the company to their friends.

Coby explains, “With every paint job, our goal is to create lifetime customers, so we take every step required to ensure you are happy throughout the painting process.”

“We only use high end products from Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore,” he adds.

Coby’s business ethics are as strong as his commitment to offering a top-notch job and his clients attest to Dunbar Painting coming through with flying colours.

Glowing testimonials abound on the company’s website.

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story) shares her positive experience with this local business. She says, “Your team was respectful, kind and a joy to have around. I also love that they cleaned up after themselves. You can hardly tell that they were here (besides the transformation of my home!) I have nothing but positive things to say about Dunbar Painting.”

While some people feel comfortable selecting paint colours others feel out of their element. Clients can hire a Benjamin Moore colour consultant, or Dunbar Painting recommends hiring consultant Debra Thompson who digitally paints a photograph of your house to show you a number of possible looks.

People who own heritage homes really care about their houses.”

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If your home happens to fall under the heritage register you may be eligible to apply for Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s “True Colours” program. Homeowners can receive up to a $1,000 cash grant and complimentary paint from Benjamin Moore to restore the exterior colours to those of the original heritage building. Dunbar Painting is on the True Colours approved paint contractor list.

Spring is just around the bend. If you are looking to freshen up the interior or exterior of your house contact the experts at Dunbar Painting. Mention this Dunbar Life story and Coby will offer a 10% discount on interior painting valid until April 2017.

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Puppies and Toddlers Story by Sue Dvorak Many Dunbar families have dogs, means most of those have had the Experience. Our now four month old reminds me daily of how remarkably the experience of having a puppy is Toddler Experience. Sorry kids.

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Both toddlers and puppies involve a general disruption of routine and constantly require surveillance and intervention. When puppy finally exhausts herself and konks out on the floor, we scurry about, having showers or putting things away while puppy sleeps. Try bringing in groceries or sweeping the floor or emptying the dishwasher with a puppy or a toddler ‘helping you.’ The ordinary can become a personal challenge: the other day I got crazy and decided to sneak the door mats back to their usual positions at the front and back doors. After 24 hours of their remaining in place I thought I had clinched a victory, until I entered the room to see our puppy whipping the mat in circles above her head like a cowboy swinging a lasso. The mats were collected once again.

Both puppies and toddlers regularly walk off with car keys and mail and shoes if not secured away. All possessions are at risk. A toddler in our family once hid a turned off pager inside a bread-maker, an extremely clever move given the frequency of that appliance’s use. Our counters and tables are strewn with a bizarre collection of random items retrieved from the puppy. Last month I was driving off almost late for a meeting when, with a sinking feeling, I noticed in my rear view mirror a Fed Ex truck pulling up to our house. Imagining perfectly the Christmas on-line shopping delivery scenario, I looped around and returned home again to find our puppy in the front hall, pleased to have her very own hand-delivered personal chew toy package in her mouth. Rescuing the home delivered “toy” and replacing it with an approved dog toy, pretty much identical to a baby toy, all ensured that I was definitely late for my meeting.

Toddlers and puppies both cause an inordinate amount of energy and conversation to be focussed on bodily functions. Those not involved in this world are surprisingly less enthusiastic about tales of successful potty use or, in the case of dogs, back yard visits.

For proud participants in this endeavour, detailed reports provided at work or at dinner parties never quite bring about the thrilled response we are looking for.

Both puppies and toddlers provide constant reminders of the wonders of the world around us. We are amazed by a toddler crouched in that full-squat position young children rest in, staring intently at a beetle on the ground, tapping it gently with a tiny index finger. On a recent walk our puppy caught sight of someone vaping at a bus stop. She pulled over, sat directly in front of him and stared at the vision before her, glancing at me a few times to check whether this situation was alarming or not.

Nobody can deny that both are beyond adorable when asleep. How many times a parent finally has a toddler asleep on their chest, and, rather than carrying the child to bed, lingers there with the delicious weight and warmth of this small person upon them.

Or having a puppy literally curled up upon one’s feet and not getting up, though needing to, for the sheer delight of the moment. We linger because the moment is beautiful and because we know all too well that the whirling dervish will soon return.

Sue Dvorak is a physiotherapist, mother of 6 children and lives in Dunbar with her husband Marcel.

She has been a regular writer for Dunbar Life magazine since 2011.

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Champion of Dunbar Village: Dunbar Little League Story by Sarah Gordon

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You can almost hear the aluminum bat ping, smell the burgers on the grill and feel the teams’ collective energy as David Berrington enthusiastically describes his involvement with Dunbar Little League (DLL).

David is president of DLL’s board and he’s a huge fan of the organization. This season DLL celebrates its sixtieth season, making it Vancouver’s second oldest Little League.

Although the season is short, three months in total from April to June, in addition to tournament season (mid-June to the end of July), DLL is a true community anchor.

Volunteers are fully responsible for running DLL and there is no problem getting people out to lend a hand. David says, “This is not drop and go, this is drop and participate.”

“We have the strongest volunteer base of any league we interact with.

We measure our success by our community spirit.”

David Berrington An example of community spirit is the preseason field preparation workday; approximately 150 people turn out every year without fail. They come equipped with hoes, shovels and rakes to weed, put up fences, and spread “red gold” which is what David jokingly says they call the expensive dirt.

He mentions that season openers draw as many as 500 kids and 1,000 family members.

He adds, “No other Dunbar events have a turn out like this.” Closing day also draws huge crowds. An annual parade kicks off the day, beginning at West King Edward Avenue and processes, complete with police escorts, along Dunbar Street to Memorial Park. With as many as 700 kids, coaches and parents joining in, by the time they reach the park the numbers double in size with the awaiting crowd.

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Community celebrations are at the heart of DLL. Perhaps it is because, as David acknowledges, “Baseball has a rich tradition of history and ceremony” that they place value on commemorating special occasions.

On Mother’s Day the concession stand is off limits – no mothers are allowed to volunteer.

Instead, mothers and grandmothers are showered with adoration in the form of a cooked breakfast made by the dads.

Another notable occasion is the annual coaches game. This one night tournament is an opportunity for everyone to come out and watch the coaches play. A volunteer who happens to be a restaurateur, came up with the idea of offering a special menu of meatball sandwiches and crab rolls at the concession stand, which met with great approval. As many as 300 people have come out to cheer on the coaches; kids act as umpires and get an opportunity to make announcements. Pancake day for the Majors players is an opportunity to shine the spotlight on the senior players prior to the playoffs. They hold fun competitions and players receive a commemorative pin in appreciation of their time spent with DLL.

Players and their families are guaranteed to be neighbours due to set boundaries within the Dunbar area.

Only accepting registrations from Dunbar kids creates instant connections with one another at Memorial Park and Balaclava Park, which are the home parks to the 500 DLL players who range in age from 4 to 12.

Beginning at age 4 children can sign up for T-ball where they will get their first taste of being a Little Leaguer. At age 7 they progress to Minor B division (the only level that plays at Balaclava Park), at age 9 they advance to Minor A and finally at age 11 through 12 they www.DunbarLife.com | February 15 - April 15, 2017

reach Majors division at Memorial Park’s big diamond.

All teams are co-ed and it’s never too late to learn to play baseball.

David notes that while registration has already taken place for the older divisions, T-ball registration is underway during the month of February.

“The concession turns a small profit every year. It’s not about making a profit, it’s about the community feeling.”

David Berrington The concession is open to everyone; residents will often stroll by and make a purchase. For $5 you can purchase a burger and drink.

Popcorn, hot dogs, Caesar salad wraps and slushies are all very popular but the top seller by far is the candy bags priced at a mere 50 cents. Over the course of a season DLL sells over 6,000 bags. Groups of volunteers meet twice a season to bag the candy.

With 50 DLL teams in total there are plenty of opportunities for local businesses to get involved as sponsors. David mentions there is a waiting list to sponsor the Majors level.

Businesses benefit from exposure to local residents but it is also a philanthropic investment in the neighbourhood that drives many to get involved.

How did David get involved? Although he did not play baseball as a child he made a point of introducing his two sons to a variety of sports. They became hooked and have worked their way up through DLL. His oldest son has now moved on to Bantam Triple A with Vancouver Community Baseball. His youngest son is completing his final year in DLL’s Majors division.

president he admits, “I’ll miss it terribly. The involvement I have is special.” He will remain for an additional year as past president, but will always be involved in some capacity. “I don’t own the league. I have been a caretaker for a few years. You always hope to leave an organization in a better place when you move on,” he says.

Regarding the sixtieth anniversary season DLL plans to host an alumni game and hold a party in June which all former coaches and players are invited to attend. Information and details will be forthcoming on DLL’s website at www.dunbarbaseball.ca

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Diljeet Taheem is the proud new owner of Crepe & Café located at the corner of West 41st Avenue and Collingwood Street. He took over the established business last June and is quickly winning over customers.

Originally from Delhi, Diljeet followed his brother to Vancouver in 1990. He holds a Masters degree in Economics in addition to a diploma in Microcomputer Business Applications. He worked at the Vancouver School Board for a number of years and currently owns a design, printing and sign making company called Jasonbel Creations Inc. in addition to operating Crepe & Café.

His passion for cooking began at an early age.

Diljeet explains, “I liked to watch my mother preparing food.”

Diljeet had been looking to purchase a coffee shop for two years when he discovered Crepe & Café was for sale and felt it was a perfect fit. Diljeet wasn’t looking for a formal dining experience and knew a franchise would not suit him. He was determined to operate an independent business where he could apply his creativity and make the business his own.

Cleanliness is high on this owner’s list of priorities so he started by giving the restaurant a full makeover. All of the counters were replaced and the floor was refinished.

Tiffany-style pendant lights hang over counter and a number of chandeliers are mounted throughout the dining area. A black industrial open ceiling is balanced with white walls and artwork. He also replaced all of the furniture. Diljeet smiles when he reports a little boy commented on the comfortable new chairs.

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Not being French or having run a restaurant did not deter the new business owner. The former owners trained him. He says, “I learnt from them but I did not stop.” He mentions his chef friends also shared their knowledge.

Diljeet took to the challenge in an academic fashion and threw himself into researching French cuisine. He makes frequent references to the importance of technique.

“Cooking techniques are the same around the world with minor variations.”

Diljeet Taheem When it comes to crepes, Diljeet drew from his experience with the dosa, a type of

pancake commonly made in southern India, which share similarities.

His wife Parminder works alongside him in the kitchen; she prepares the crepes while Diljeet brews coffee and bakes.

Diljeet hasn’t changed the menu but he has improved it. He has added an organic salad to the crepe plate without increasing the price. He says, “I want to make sure my customers receive quality and value.”

On the menu you will find savoury crepes known as galette made with buckwheat flour.

A number of fillings are available including eggs with Black Forest ham and Swiss cheese, smoked salmon with organic spinach

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and Swiss cheese, and chicken with red onion, tomato and Swiss cheese.

Sweet crepes include lemon and sugar, Nutella and banana, sugar with butter and cinnamon, and an assortment of jam fillings.

Gluten-free crepes are also offered. Grilled sandwiches and wraps are very popular with the lunchtime crowd, and the fresh baked goods (including almond cookies and croissants) are a perfect accompaniment to enjoy with a variety of organic coffees (latte, cappuccino, espresso, Americano), organic teas (Diljeet says he makes an excellent chai latte), and other hot comfort drinks (hot chocolate and steamed milk).

When Diljeet sets himself a goal he won’t stop until he masters it. For example, he wanted to improve the coffee sold at Crepe & Café. He says, “I used my research skills to learn everything there is to know about coffee.” From using quality beans to the art of grinding, pressing and percolation, he says, “I technically fixed the coffee brewing process and have passed this knowledge on to my staff. The quality has to be there for the price.”

Diljeet strives for a personal experience.

He says, “I want it to be like a home.”

Honest opinions are of utmost importance to Diljeet; he makes a point of personally serving new customers and asking how they

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enjoyed their meal. “My goal is to have them respond with a wow,” Diljeet says. One of his proudest moments to date was when he asked for feedback from a French couple they were so impressed with their experience they asked Diljeet if he has spent time in France (he hasn’t).

Treating his customers with respect and courtesy comes as second nature to Diljeet.

He likes to pull back customer’s chairs and is always happy to assist senior customers by holding the door.

When asked what he is finding most satisfying about operating Crepe & Cafe, Diljeet replies without hesitating, “What I am learning and using in my business. Knowing the café is improving and that people like the changes is very satisfying to me.”

Crepé & Cafe 3500 W 41st Avenue Vancouver BC V6N 3E6 Telephone 604-566-9787

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Third Eye Martial Arts Studio: Empowerment Through Self-Defence Story by Sarah Gordon

Photos by Sandra Steier and submitted

It was “a lightning bolt moment” the first time Mehdi Saadati saw his uncle Master Ebrahim Saadati compete in Taekwondo.

Mehdi was seven years old at the time and was instantly hooked; he knew he wanted to get involved in martial arts.

Master Saadati also began Taekwondo when he was seven. He earned his black belt when he was 12 years old. In 1989, he became a member of the Iranian National A Team and won first place at the International Fajr tournament. He continued to compete at national and international championships and in 1992 won a gold medal at the World Military Championships. In 1994 he won a silver medal at the Asian Games. In 1998 he became the Canadian champion in the welterweight division in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Taekwondo is the second most popular sport in the world (soccer is number one).

Taekwondo is well loved because it teaches discipline while building self-confidence and both physical and mental strength. Mehdi 34

points out how empowered students feel when they learn self-defence skills.

Mehdi moved with his family from Tehran to Vancouver in 1993.

Master Saadati immigrated two years later. He started teaching Taekwondo at Kerrisdale and Sunset Community Centres in 2000 after he retired from competing. In 2011 the pair joined forces to work together at Third Eye Martial Arts Studio.

Master Saadati is the owner and head master and Mehdi is the general manager and head instructor. He describes Dunbar as “the jewel of the city.” What stands out for him is the strong sense of community; he really enjoys running into students and their families on the street. Although he doesn’t live in Dunbar currently, he has his eye on a condominium that would lighten his commute to a matter of minutes.

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as company headquarters.

Dunbar studio opened in 2013.

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The smaller Dunbar space is busy seven days a week with over 300 students registered. Youth classes can accommodate 20 students and are taught by three instructors. Adult classes take place weekday evenings and weekends. All classes are co-ed although the demographic is slanted slightly higher towards female students for both kids and adult classes.

“Taekwondo is beneficial for everybody. It is not age dependent.

It is something everyone can try.” Mehdi Saadati Students from ages 3 to 72 attend classes at the Dunbar location as they work their way up from white belt through the rainbow of colours (yellow, green, blue, red) to reach black belt status.

Mehdi says it’s never too late to begin this

sport. He shares the story of a 70-year-old student who earned her black belt; she began at age 66. With admiration in his voice and a big smile he says, “She is the most tenacious woman I have ever met.”

As general manager, Mehdi manages the studios and ensures classes run smoothly. He specializes in teaching kids with special needs and autism; private classes are offered for low functioning students.

“The magic that happens when you make a connection is the most gratifying thing in the world.”

Mehdi Saadati If your child is looking for a kicking good birthday party consider Third Eye’s West 8th location. This is a great chance to introduce a group of kids to martial arts and you don’t have to be a member. Mehdi says many Dunbar families take advantage of these fun parties.

Another popular service is Third Eye’s after school program (also held at the West 8th studio). Instead of leaving your child with a babysitter or staying home alone, he or she will be picked up from school in one of Third Eye’s van and transported to the studio for Taekwondo training, homework and snack time. Parents pick their kids up before dinner.

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Bullying is a subject close to Mehdi’s heart.

He experienced being bullied as a child and says it can happen to anyone. Master Saadati, Mehdi and the other instructors are committed to children’s safety and security.

Third Eye hosts a bully prevention program twice annually for all ages.

When a child is bullied Mehdi says, “It can feel like a dead end road.”

Third Eye’s workshop can also help parents identify the signs that aren’t always apparent.

There is a physical aspect to the program run by three to four instructors and Master

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Saadati. Follow Third Eye Martial Arts Studio on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or refer to their website for further details.

If Taekwondo sounds like the sport for you or your child, consider Third Eye Martial Arts Studio’s special winter offer. From now until mid-March receive a one-month trial class and a free uniform for $49.95. You never know, your child may become hooked just like Master Saadati and Mehdi!

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Crepe & Café

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La Notte Ristorante (ad p. 7) 3307 Dunbar St 604-222-4033 lanotte.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

Riya’s Pizza 4464 Dunbar St 604-558-4466 riyaspizza.com Simon’s Kitchen 4418 Dunbar St 604-734-1135

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Red Tuna Japanese 3592 W 41st Ave 604-266-7355 Starbucks Coffee 4467 Dunbar St 604-222-8069 starbucks.ca Subway 4490 Dunbar St 604-263-4023 subway.ca Sushi Inn 4414 Dunbar St 604-739-3818 The Dunbar Public House 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

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

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SHOP - RETAIL Clothing | Accessories Dragon & Phoenix

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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Toorak Tile & Design 3496 Dunbar St 604-739-5966 tooraktile.com

Lawrence Books 3591 W 41st Ave 604-261-3812 Sher’s Stationery 2000 3552 W 41st Ave 604-261-2001

Golden Rug Co. 3211 Dunbar St 604-224-3222 goldenrug.com

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Duet Salon & Spa 3231 Dunbar St 604-222-8715 Dunbar Barbers 4264 Dunbar St 604-738-3165 dunbarbarbers.com Electrolysis by Natalie 3309 Dunbar St 604-518-6625 George’s Hair Styling 4196 Dunbar St 604-738-4603

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Mai’s Dry Cleaners 3336 Dunbar St 604-739-6638

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

Money’s Dry Cleaning 4389 Dunbar St 604-224-5112

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Journey To Learning 4428 Dunbar St 604-734-7374 journeytolearning.com

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Vancouver Child Study Centre 3525 West 24th Ave 604-222-1943 vancouverchildstudycentre.ca

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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

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

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Donald A. Nybo CPA (ad p. 27)

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

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

Fitness & Sports 30 Minute Hit 3516 W 41st Ave 604-569-3233 30minutehit.com/kerrisdale 42

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

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Massage Therapy on Dunbar (ad p. 7)

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Pacific Mountain Centre (ad p. 10) 101-3309 Dunbar St Carolyne Abrams Osteopathic Practitioner 778-229-4532 lighthealing.ca Dr Sandra L. Clarke Registered Psychologist 604-730-9988 drsandraclarke.ca

Preventum Personalized Health Care (ad p. 3) 3210 Dunbar St 604-731-9866 preventum.ca

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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 Browns Restaurant Group 207A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-630-0885 brownsrestaurantgroup.com New! Designers Collective 2885 W 33rd Ave 604-786-3868 designerscollective.ca Digital Photo Station 4485 Dunbar St 604-222-3513 44

New! Feature Projects 5733 Collingwood St 604-220-8907 featureprojects.com

Sage Construction

Martin Bros Funeral Services

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

(ad p. 10) 3398 Dunbar St 778-330-7799 mbfunerals.com

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

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

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

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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 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org

Dunbar Village Business Association (ads p. 4, 22-23, 46) 604-635-1836 dunbarvillage.ca

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COMMUNITY

Movie Theatre Dunbar Theatre 4555 Dunbar St 604-222-2991

Businesses Without Storefront in Dunbar Akbar’s Own

(ad p. 9) 1905 W Broadway 604-736-8180 akbarsown.com

Design by Fire

(ad p. 32) 604-831-9206 designbyfire.com

Driving Miss Daisy (ad p. 22) 604-723-7247 drivingmissdaisy.ca

Dunbar Little League (article p. 22-23) dunbarbaseball.ca

Dunbar Painting

(ad p. 15, article p. 12-14) 604-788-3382 dunbarpainting.com

Dunbar Plumbing (ad p. 15) 604-312-2686 dunbarplumbing.ca

Granville Gardens (ad p. 32) 1550 W 49th Ave 604-563-3540 granvillegardens.net

Higher Ground Gardens

(ad p. 26) 778-323-1502 highergroundgardens.com

Kerrisdale Antiques Fair (ad p. 20) 5670 E Boulevard 604-980-3159 21cpromotions.com

Kirkland Heating & Cooling

(ad p. 31) 112 W 2nd Ave 604-261-2525 kirklandmetalshop.com

Korean Red Ginseng (ad p. 16) 225-2083 Alma St 604-620-9066

Molly Maid, Meg Roberts (ad p. 21) 604-734-7260 mollymaid.ca

Reid Brothers Plumbing & Heating

RE/MAX Select Realty Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven (ad p. 31) 604-329-1430 vancouversbestlistings.com

Sandra Steier Photography

(ad p. 16) 604-277-7437 sandrasteier.com Scouts Canada 25th Dunbar Point Grey 31st St Philip’s scouts.ca Vancouver Community Baseball vancouvercommunitybaseball.com Vancouver United FC (Dunbar Soccer Association) vanufc.com West Point Grey District Girl Guides girlguides.ca

(ad p. 33) 1636 W 75th Ave 604-263-0323 reidbrothers.ca

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Thank you to Stong’s Market and Vancity for sponsoring the DVBA’s event ‘Dunbar Village for the Holidays.’

On December 3rd, Musically Yours, the wonderful a cappella trio, stepped inside businesses to serenade delighted customers and merchants. Outdoors, people were treated to old-fashioned complimentary horse carriage rides and hot chocolate courtesy of Stong’s Market.

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Feb 22 Feb 24-26 Feb 24

Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day Gallery Exhibition of David Dumbrell at Visual Space School District #39 Non-Instructional Day

March 2016 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 17 Mar 25 Mar 20 Mar 21

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February 2017

Daylight Saving Time Spring Break for School District #39 (to Mar 24) St. Patrick’s Day Earth Hour 8:30pm First day of spring Advertising deadline for Dunbar Life - Apr 15 issue (p. 6)

April 2016 Apr 1 Apr 8 & 9 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 16 Apr 17 Apr 22 Apr 23

April Fool’s Day Kerrisdale Antiques Fair (ad p. 25) Good Friday Dunbar Life magazine comes out Easter Sunday Easter Monday Earth Day Vancouver Sun Run

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

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