Dunbar Life - April 15, 2013

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Publisher PALLA MEDIA Carolynne Palla

A Guide to Local Shopping and Fun!

Inside

Photographer Sandra Steier

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Message from DVBA President

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Dunbar Little League

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Alta Vista Animal Hospital

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Preschools in Dunbar

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Map

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La Notte Ristorante

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Dunbar Directory

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Calendar

Editor & Contributor Janet Morris-Reade

Writer & Copy Editor Sarah Gordon

Cover: Dunbar Little League players Wesley Koroluk and Jackson Richards.

Photo by Sandra Steier.

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Dunbar Life Magazine is published 5 times per year: February 15 ~ April 15 ~ June 15 ~ September 1 ~ November 15 Distribution is 12,000 copies Published by PALLA MEDIA Mailing address 11839 Dunford Rd, Richmond, BC, V7E 3M6 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

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A Message from the President Beth McKercher, Dunbar Village Business Association

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

The month of May brings the Dunbar Residents Association’s Salmonberry Days activities ending with the Dunbar Community Centre Association’s Salmonberry Days Festival on May 26th. Unfortunately the Salmonberry Days calendar was not available at press time, but I encourage you to look for it online at www.dunbar-vancouver.org.

Spring also marks the restart of our “I Dig Dunbar” project, where people from the community design and sometimes plant gardens for us to all enjoy.

Look for details and photos of the latest planting adventure on pages 30 and 31 of the magazine. We will have a few planting days throughout the season and look for ingenious and possibly, artistic, ways to supply our planting areas with water through the hot (hopefully) summer months. Gardens will be replanted and expanded in central Dunbar, but also look for gardens in North and South Dunbar, as more volunteers from the community and business community get involved.

In this issue you’ll meet Dr. Parveen Munjal of Alta Vista Animal Hospital and find out what happens in his business beyond the kittens in the window, which are a huge neighbourhood attraction for both young and old.

You’ll also meet the new owners Marina Sedlic, Ana Jukcic and Angie Jozic of La Notte Restaurante, who after working at the restaurant for years, bought the business from long-time owner Franc Petan, carrying on a Dunbar tradition for all to enjoy. We are delighted to have owner of Journey to Learning, Nicole Wong Koroluk, write about her observations of another long-time tradition, Dunbar Little League. It’s an organization that has an enduring relationship with many of our businesses that have sponsored teams over the years. Thanks to our Little Leaguers, Wesley and Jackson, for posing for the front cover. Apparently fun was had by all at the photo shoot! Another integral part of our community is the numerous preschools in the area. Hilary Feldman writes about the benefits of preschool, parent participation, and unexpected relationships that last a lifetime.

Yes, spring is always a busy time here in Dunbar Village with lots of dedicated volunteers creating a community of which we can all be proud. Get Meet Digger, our mascot, who has out, enjoy the gardens and see what’s new in your been immortalized in an illustration you’ll see popping up around the favourite businesses. neighbourhood.

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Dunbar Little League

by Nicole Wong Koroluk

photos by Sandra Steier

The crack of the bat, the smell of the leather glove and the welcoming sun on your face.

Baseball season is here again.

I have fond memories of playing for Dunbar Little League (DLL) as a child where I spent many hours at the park with family and friends. We ate Dickie Dee Ice Cream, dads coached, and I played right field frequently.

Not much has changed since then but those memories never prepared me for my experience as a DLL parent.

This, my friend, is a whole new ball game.

To most, Dunbar Little League represents community, friendships, sportsmanship and a rite of childhood passage. DLL is all those things and more to the parents and the players.

The journey usually starts with Blastball, a lighthearted introduction to the game where players have a blast and parents are just happy to be out of the house.

Then you work your way up to T-Ball and things start to make sense, players are eager, and parents are happy to see the baseball “light” of inspiration click on.

special’ entertainment, you become part of the whole production.

As with most children’s organized sports, parent volunteers are essential, but no one can prepare a parent for his or her first day working a concession shift. The math alone is terrifying. But nothing says bonding like burgers grilled for the love of the game and the kids playing it.

Dunbar Little League means many things to many people. Here are my Top 10 highlights and observations: • It is a true neighbourhood game.

The catchment is so small that kids often play against their neighbours, classmates, friends, and sometimes even against their own brother or sister.

• The season is short but intense.

• Games played at the same location means not having to drive all over the Lower Mainland.

• The promise of sunshine and the relief of rain cancellations.

Next is the big leap into Minor B, where it is all about the pitching machine and the shock of players when they actually can strike out.

Up to this point, three strikes and you’re out was just a dark rumour whispered in the dug out.

• Concession - feeding a family of five for only $25, trying the Umpire Burger and liking it, 50-cent candy bags buy you an hour of peace, eating more hot dogs and hamburgers in an eight week span than you normally do in a whole year.

Minor A is the ultimate separation of fact from fiction. There is a pitcher on the mound and he or she is actually trying to strike you out. The kids at bat are making contact and the fielders are making plays. It is amazing to watch the transformation. Players develop, parents become more invested and before you know it, we are playing the game of baseball.

• Working at the concession - grill masters who bring their own aprons, parents having a hard time with math, cooking more for the community in a couple of hours than you can for your own family during the season. Getting to know the parents on your team and enjoying a good laugh.

DLL’s Majors division is all of those great things and more. Not only do you get to sit back and enjoy the exciting ‘after school 8

• A Majors scorekeeping rookie mistake, forgetting to change the scoreboard or worse, not keeping proper pitch count.

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• Dunbar stadium seating discussions with fellow parents include dreams of custom seat cushions and heated wind protection.

• Later bed times and homework gone by the wayside in exchange for less screen time and great sleeps. Note: pace your candy bag accordingly.

• Siblings being dragged to their brother or sister’s game only to realize they are having a 2-3 hour playdate with the neighbourhood kids. Throw in a hot dog and a candy bag or two for dinner, and this becomes the highlight of their week!

Dunbar Little League is a treasured neighbourhood institution that has stood the test of time. This positive imprint in our neighbourhood would not be possible if it wasn’t for the dedication of our DLL families, volunteers, sponsors and support from our community.

Hope to see you at the diamond!

Dunbar Little League is one of the first leagues in Canada and started in 1958. The league is known and respected throughout Canada for its spirit of fair play and offering boys and girls, regardless of their level of skill, the opportunity to play baseball,

learn some skills and have fun. Most of the league’s games are played at Memorial Park located at Dunbar Street and West 33rd Avenue, however Minor B games are played at Balaclava Park.

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Where is Sheldon? Each week during Salmonberry Days, Dunbar’s favourite puppet will be photographed in a different neighbourhood location. Correctly identify a location and you will be entered into a draw for a prize.

For Adults: There is a Salmonberry Days display with the best books by local and world class authors on gardening, nature, sustainable living and more.

For Everyone: Enter the Ode to the Salmonberry poetry contest! Write an original poem singing the praises of this lovely, juicy, salmon-coloured berry. All poems will be posted in the library. Prizes will be awarded in a number of categories.

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Alta Vista Animal Hospital: Your Friendly Neighbourhood Veterinarian

by Sarah Gordon

photos by Sandra Steier

If your dog, cat, rabbit, hamster, guinea pig or pet rat is in need of medical attention, you want to entrust your furry friend to a clinic that is dedicated to providing both quality and caring veterinary medicine. Dr. Parveen Munjal is deeply aware that Dunbar pet owners love their animals very much, as does he and his staff. The clinic has a reputation for being friendly, reliable and is always available for its clients.

Dr. Munjal has been the full time veterinarian/ owner of Alta Vista Animal Hospital since 2008. He attributes the success of his business to the neighbourhood. Many customers, who the clinic considers friends, live in the area and drop in to say hello to Dr. Munjal and his staff. They also like to bring in their new pets for introductions, and their

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dogs are always happy to pop in for a cookie pit stop.

An animal hospital is not complete without a couple of cat greeters. Dr. Munjal describes Jaguar, one of the clinic cats, as an old grumpy man. Recently the clinic took on a young cat called Sherlock. Dr. Munjal says, “Sherlock is extremely curious, gets into a lot of trouble and annoys Jaguar every day; yet everyone who comes into the clinic is won over by Sherlock’s sweet nature and funny ways.”

Alta Vista Animal Hospital offer very personal service as Dr. Munjal is familiar with all of the cases, and he enjoys taking the extra time and interest in his patients. While Dr. Munjal is the primary veterinarian, he has

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the assistance of locum doctors Dr. Abass and Dr. Aulakh, surgical specialist Dr. Kahlon, and ultrasonographer Dr. Casey. There are also ten veterinary assistants who help him during the week working on alternate shifts.

Far from his homeland, Dr. Munjal is originally from Malout, a small city in the Indian state of Punjab. He studied at Punjab Agricultural University followed by further education at Oklahoma State University. He worked as a veterinarian in India for ten years and moved to North America in 2004.

His first veterinary posting in Vancouver was at the Killarney Animal Hospital where he worked alongside Dr. Mangat, a former classmate in India. Dr. Mangat encouraged Dr. Munjal to relocate to Vancouver, a sentiment that was echoed by friends in other parts of the country who told him great things about Canada.

Dr. Munjal’s days are busy, and include everything from taking appointments to dispensing medicine, diagnosing medical problems, providing advice, performing surgeries, giving aftercare, administering medications and making house calls.

The clinic works closely with the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association and the Action for Animals in Distress Society. As big supporters of Alta Vista Animal Hospital, they suggest bringing your newly adopted kitten or cat to Dr. Munjal’s practice for treatments.

Alta Vista Animal Hospital carries a wide range of flea products and parasite control, as well as prescription and maintenance foods for cats and dogs. Basic grooming services such as bathing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, brushing and lion cuts in cats are available to keep Fluffy or Fido looking her best. If you are going away on vacation, Alta Vista offers day boarding and long term boarding for dogs and cats at very reasonable rates.

In addition, the clinic has an in-house vet pharmacy and performs many laboratory procedures on the premises for your convenience. Open for appointments and emergencies seven days a week, the worry of getting your pet to the vet is eased considerably.

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When asked about clinic stories with happy endings Dr. Munjal says, “One example was when a cat came in with kidney failure and was old and uncooperative. When we explained the management of kidney failure to the owners they wanted to euthanize it.

We kept the cat in the clinic to stabilize her, and one of the staff volunteered to foster her. The cat is still alive today, two years after she was given the death sentence.”

Dr. Munjal lives in East Vancouver with his “beautiful wife” Seema, his daughter Vrinda and his son Vazul. He truly appreciates the friendly, family oriented Dunbar neighbourhood, which he finds to be very close knit. With lovely restaurants, the

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Dunbar Theatre, Stong’s Market, the library and community centre, it is a self-contained village.

In 2003 when Dr. Munjal was living in India he was awarded the distinction of being the best doctor in the district. With cards, gifts, friendly messages and compliments frequently directed to Alta Vista Animal Hospital, it is apparent that his Dunbar customers are as fond of Dr. Munjal as he is of this community. It is a symbiotic relationship of the best kind. www.altavistaanimalhospital.ca 4543 Dunbar Street 604-221-5858

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The Best Way to Learn and Play

by Hilary Feldman

Families in the neighbourhood have plenty of choice when it comes to finding a preschool.

Dunbar Village has four parent participation preschools offering programs for toddlers and preschoolers. Most of these schools have educated children, brought families together, and built community for at least 50 years, with Tom Thumb Preschool nearing its 70th anniversary.

Parent participation preschools share a common philosophy: young children learn through play. In fact, according to authorities across North America and Europe, play-based learning is the best educational approach for young children. Scientific studies show that children develop exploration, imagination, problem-solving, logic, and language skills through play. These children also go on to have greater social, emotional, and academic success. Parents concerned about "kindergarten readiness” can be assured that their children will have the necessary skills to navigate full-day kindergarten.

Each preschool has its own special character and community. At Crown Preschool, holidays offer valuable opportunities. Every October, children and their dads (or grandpas) create memories together by carving pumpkins, singing songs, and reading stories. The program incorporates cooking, from apple crumbles and potato latkes to “Stone Soup.” After reading the classic story about creating soup out of nothing, each child brings a vegetable and the class makes and eats soup.

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At Little People Preschool, every day brings new questions and discoveries. The flexible child-centred approach creates countless teachable moments. The children learn through doing and discovering. One day it might be making pasta, another day could find the class working with wood or on a field trip.

Along with open play and a brand-new playground, Tom Thumb Preschool uses an emergent curriculum guided by the children’s interests. Children are free to explore their interests through in-depth projects, which have included anything from gardening and flowers to puppets and trains.

Dunbar Memorial Preschool offers a large open-concept space incorporating a reading corner, science table, dress-up, and other preschool favourites. From lively circle-time discussions to music and movement, the emphasis is on children learning to express themselves.

One common question concerns the parent participation component.

Parents work together with teachers to create positive, supportive, and enriched educational environments for children. In practical terms, this means helping in the classroom once a month. It’s a precious opportunity to see your child learning and interacting at school. The higher adult-child ratio also provides enhanced learning opportunities, enabling programs like science, cooking, clay art, and field trips.

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In parent participation preschools, the whole family is involved and supported.

While children learn social skills, their parents develop lasting relationships and families build community.

Parents also enrich their skills through parent education topics such as first aid, building self-esteem in children, anger management, child development, and much more. As the mother of two preschool alumni, Kyle comments, “My children got to build relationships with other children and families. Little did I know that I would also learn so much from the preschool and being involved. The parent education proved valuable, teaching me important lessons about my own children and my parenting style.” Her experiences also taught her how small businesses operate and how non-profit organizations stay viable and successful.

Increasingly, parent participation is considered a key component of education.

The BC Ministry of Education states “Teachers and parents are considered partners in the child’s education. They consult and collaborate to create for the child a climate of respect, success, and joy necessary for lifelong learning.” Preschool is the first school environment and lays the foundation for a positive educational experience. Kyle says, “Families that join parent participation preschools are committed to making their

child’s experience at preschool the best it can be.” Preschool is also a great place for parents to learn techniques for supporting their children’s learning. John, a dad of two, remarks, “It’s community building in the sense that you’re not only involved in your kid’s education but also in the system that educates your child.”

Building relationships and growing community are integral parts of the parent participation approach. It might involve supporting another family, such as when a new baby arrives or an emergency arises. It could be cooperating through fundraising.

Or helping an outside cause, like the group of parents from Tom Thumb Preschool who support the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Family Dinner program. Together they plan, prepare, and serve a meal to the children and families in residence. This simple act is a powerful way to support families under stress.

The parent participation approach clearly resonates for many families. These preschools have been part of the Dunbar community for decades, leaving a lasting legacy. Some parents attended these preschools themselves.

Children graduate and go on to attend local schools, with their parents becoming involved as volunteers in school PACs, local sports organizations, Guiding and Scouting, and many other community groups.

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Lawn compaction impedes air, water and nutrient access to turf roots. Lawn aeration reduces soil compaction by punching holes in the soil with a coring machine. Thatch is a build-up of debris in the area between the soil surface and the blades of grass. De-thatching rakes up the top layer of unwanted thatch in the lawn.

2. Liming: Spring (When Rainfall Decreases) Lime is used on lawns to get a desirable pH, (6.0 7.0). Lime conditions the soil and will improve the growth of turf by reducing nutrient loss.

3. Moss Control: Spring

Great success is achieved using lawn sand for moss control. Expect to see moss turn black and die almost immediately.

4. Regular Fertilizing Program: Spring (When The Weather Warms Up)

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fall to help withstand stress, disease and winter temperatures. A fertilized lawn is stronger and better, by being more resistant to weeds and disease.

5. Proper Mowing Practices:

Properly mowed lawns are more tolerant of heat and drought. Only 1/3 of the grass height should be removed at one time. Healthy lawns are kept at a height of 2” - 3”. If cut too short, part of the root system can die back, causing weeds to overtake the lawn.

6. Top Dressing and Over-seeding: Spring or Early Fall

Lawns that lack a basic level of nutrients are best served by a top dressing of nutrient-rich organic matter. For lawns that require new growth it is ideal to over-seed with the correct grass seed mix.

The three best types for Vancouver are Perennial Ryegrass, Fescues and Kentucky Bluegrass. The ideal lawn has a combination of all 3 types. Shady lawns perform better with a higher percentage of Fine Fescue in the seed blend.

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La Notte Ristorante: Dunbar’s West Side Gem

by Sarah Gordon

photos by Sandra Steier

After our fair share of grey skies and rain this past winter, you may be fantasizing about packing your suitcase and heading to a warmer climate. In my dream I am vacationing at a Tuscan villa, sitting in the sunshine on a patio overlooking vineyards, sipping a full-bodied Chianti, and dining on home cooked Italian cuisine lovingly prepared by a local chef.

comfort food.” La Notte has been keeping its patrons well nourished since 1988.

Despair not. While this dream is not attainable for all of us, Dunbar’s La Notte Ristorante Italiano is yours to enjoy year round, and comes complete with a Tuscan atmosphere.

La Notte is known for its wide variety of pasta entrees and their ever-popular Osso Buco (offered every Friday night), as well as the perennial favourite Tortellini di Notte.

Marina Sedlic says, “The Insalata Alla Cesare (Caesar salad) has a cult following, people travel across the city for it.”

Ana Jukcic, also known as “Chef Mama” develops the recipes. Sedlic’s father steps in for maintenance duties. They are a very close team at La Notte, and if you haven’t already gathered, it is a fun atmosphere, lacking in pretence, where customers feel like they are part of the family.

Pesto, pizza, sauces, bread and virtually everything else served at the restaurant is made in house. They use the highest quality and freshest ingredients available and source out local options wherever possible. Sedlic says, “Nothing cures a bad day like a plate of the ladies' cooking...it is quintessential

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Sedlic is one of the three owners of La Notte in addition to her mother, Ana Jukcic, and her aunt Angie Jozic. Her mother’s best friend, Ana Bezjak, is affectionately known to customers as “Miss Piggy”, and has been a chef with the restaurant since it opened.

Sedlic is charming and vivacious. Her first job as a preteen was preparing salads and other dishes at La Notte. She would also sing at the restaurant when the original baby grand piano was on site. Today she oversees the front end of the business while her mother and aunt cook in the kitchen with Miss Piggy. While the family has a very long history with the restaurant, it was 2011 when they purchased the business from the previous owner.

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The menu is always evolving and Sedlic is pleased to report that La Notte has received Ocean Wise certification. This means the restaurant has been recognized for their commitment to serve sustainable, oceanfriendly seafood. The kitchen is happy to accommodate special diets and allergies, with gluten-free options available.

While La Notte is intimate enough for a cozy table for two with candlelight, it is also equally welcoming to family gatherings. If you happen to visit on a Friday or Saturday night you can enjoy the added bonus of live music.

Their customer loyalty is noteworthy. Sedlic reports that some patrons have moved to other locations including Whistler and Kelowna yet return to La Notte when they are in town. Their tremendously supportive local customers come from across Vancouver.

Sedlic is enthusiastically smitten with the Dunbar area. She finds the community to be very involved, where both residents and business owners take an interest in their neighbourhood, and notes, “Dunbar cares.”

This translates into the care that goes into small touches such as the flowers in

people’s gardens, the personal approach that merchants take when serving their customers, and the active role that the Dunbar Village Business Association has taken in uniting the community through special events and encouraging people to support their local shops and services.

When asked why Sedlic and her family are so passionate about Italian food she says, “Ultimately it is the ‘experience’ as much as the food. These days we are so connected with cell phones and email and social media but I believe that as a culture we are growing increasingly disconnected. Everyone is always in a rush, but it’s impossible to rush through a plate of spaghetti.” She concludes, “Friends and families sit down at our tables, break bread together and linger over rustic home cooked meals and reconnect. It is like a small celebration of sorts that is very beautiful in its simplicity.”

While I continue to dream of jetting off to Tuscany, I will be booking a table at La Notte for a little taste of Italy, close to home.

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Celtic Treasure Chest IHUA Bakery 5639 Dunbar St 3522 W 41st Ave 604-261-3688 604-261-0189 www.celtictreasurechest.com

Butter Baked Goods & Cafe 4907 Mackenzie St 604-221-4333 www.butterbakedgoods.com

Dunbar DQ/Orange Julius 3380 Dunbar St 604-733-2884 www.dairyqueen.com

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Mac’s Convenience Store 4449 Dunbar St 604-736-7528 www.mymacs.ca

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

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

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

Pacific Spirits Wine Cellar 4474 Dunbar St 604-738-1299

Village VQA Wines 3536 W 41st Ave 604-269-9433 www.villagevqawines.com

Dunbar Liquor Boutique 5460 Dunbar St 604-267-2337 www.dunbarlb.com

Restaurants | Cafes Beantown Coffee House 4231 Dunbar St 604-222-8455

Cosy Cafe 4455 Dunbar St 604-224-3133

Dunbar Pizza & Grill 3348 Dunbar St 604-732-4999

Blaq Sheep Coffee House & Bistro 5601 Dunbar St 604-261-8188 www.blaqsheepcoffee.com

Crepe & Cafe 3500 W 41st Ave 604-568-3123 www.crepecafe1.com

Dunbar Sushi 3626 W 16th Ave 604-568-5959

Brick Oven Pizzeria 4269 Dunbar St 604-228-1822

Domino’s Pizza 3480 Dunbar St 604-733-0188 www.dominos.ca

Cheshire Cheese Inn 4585 Dunbar St 604-224-2521 www.cheshirecheeseinn.ca

Dream Sushi 4385 Dunbar St 604-221-7874

Handi Cuisine of India 4432 Dunbar St 604-738-3186 www.handicuisine.com Jethro’s Fine Grub 3420 Dunbar St 604-569-3441 www.jethrosfinegrub.com

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FOOD | DRINK Restaurants | Cafes ... con’t Kokopelli Cafe 4593 Dunbar St 604-228-0818 www.kokopellicafe.ca

Riya’s Pizza 4464 Dunbar St 604-558-4466 www.riyaspizza.com

Sushi Inn Japanese Restaurant 4414 Dunbar St 604-739-3818

Kuma Japanese 3446 Dunbar St 604-739-0170

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

La Notte Ristorante Italiano

Spice Islands Indonesian 3592 W 41st Ave 604-266-7355 spiceislandsindonesian.com

The Dunbar Public House 4497 Dunbar St 604-222-9922 www.thedunbar.ca

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Mexi-Cali Diner 4424 Dunbar St 604-731-6517 www.mexicali.ca Moki’s Pizza 5530 Dunbar St 604-263-4440 www.mokispizza.com

Starbucks Coffee 4467 Dunbar St 604-222-8069 www.starbucks.ca Subway 4490 Dunbar St 604-263-4023 www.subway.ca

Tim Hortons 3463 Dunbar St 604-222-3130 www.timhortons.ca Wild Sushi 4288 Dunbar St 604-568-9668 www.wildsushi.ca

SERVICES Automotive Chevron Canada 5505 Dunbar St 604-261-4048

McDermott’s Body Shop 4508 Dunbar St 604-261-9212

Shell Canada 3596 W 41st Ave 604-263-9330

Children 4Cats Arts Studio 4293 Dunbar St 604-569-2426 www.4catsart.com

Acting UP! Musical Theatre

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Churches Dunbar Heights United 3525 W 24th Ave 604-731-6420 www.dunbarheightsuc.ca 34

Dunbar Evangelical Lutheran 3491 W 31st Ave 604-266-6818 www.dunbarlutheran.ca

Dunbar Heights Baptist 3996 W 17th Ave 604-224-1031 www.dhbc.ca

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 3778 W 28th Ave 604-224-5678 www.icvancouver.ca

Knox United Church

St Philip’s Anglican Church

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Dentists

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Dr David S. Book Inc. 3335 Dunbar St 604-224-5611 www.drdavidbook.com

Dunbar Dental Centre

Dr Pamela Davidson 3335 Dunbar St 604-224-5611 www.drpameladavidson.com

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

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

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215-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-2220

Vancouver Dental Implants 3335 Dunbar St 604-224-5611

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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 www.dunbardrycleaners.ca

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 Pressed 4 Time Dry Cleaning 3594 W 41st Ave 604-261-0440

Dunbar Dry Cleaning 4410 Dunbar St 604-736-5808

Education - Independent Creative Minds Early Learning 5351 Camosun St 604-263-4711 Crofton House School (girls) 3200 W 41st Ave 604-263-3255 www.croftonhouse.ca

Crown Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-228-1316 www.crownpreschool.ca Dunbar Memorial Preschool 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6065 dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca

New! Opening Soon Elite Montessori Academy (ad p. 3)

5520 Dunbar St 604-655-2045 www.elitemontessori.ca

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SERVICES Education - Independent ... con’t Immaculate Conception 3745 W 28th Ave 604-224-5012 www.icschoolvancouver.com

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

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Montessori Ivy School 3641 W 29th Ave 604-221-9300 www.ivymontessori.ca

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4428 Dunbar St 604-734-7374 www.journeytolearning.com Little House Tutoring 4895 Mackenzie St 604-266-1023 www.littlehousetutoring.com Little People’s Preschool 5600 Balaclava St 604-261-2219 www.littlepeople.ca Marineview Preschool 4000 W 41st Ave 604-261-2613 www.marineview.org

Opus Academy 5635 Dunbar St 604-267-3749 www.opusacademy.com

Pacific Rim Montessori Academy (ad p. 27)

1819 Larch St 604-726-8428 pacificrimmontessori.com St George’s School Jr Boys: 3851 W 29th Ave Sr Boys: 4175 W 29th Ave 604-224-1304 www.stgeorges.bc.ca

Sunflower Academy (ad p. 17)

4397 W 12th Ave 604-222-1114 www.sunfloweracademy.com

Teachers’ Tutoring Service (ad p. 18)

604-730-3410 www.tutor.bc.ca Tom Thumb Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-222-2550 www.tomthumbpreschool.ca

New! Westside Kumon Math & Reading Centre (ad p. 5) 3584 W 16th Ave 604-222-0182 www.kumon.ca

Education - Public Schools (School District #39) Acadia Road Elementary 4102 W 16th Ave 604-713-5950 go.vsb.bc.ca/schools/acadia

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

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

Carnarvon Elementary 3400 Balaclava St 604-713-5396 crn.vsb.bc.ca

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

Southlands Elementary 5351 Camosun St 604-713-5414

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

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

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

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

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

Pacific Eye Doctors 4292 Dunbar St 604-739-2022 www.pacificeyedoctors.ca

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Financial BMO Bank of Montreal 4395 Dunbar St 604-665-7093 www.bmo.com CIBC 4306 Dunbar St 604-665-7697 www.cibc.com

Edward Jones, Abbie Green (ad p. 5) 3560 W 41st Ave 604-731-6117 www.edwardjones.com H & R Block 4220 Dunbar St 604-713-1500 www.hrblock.ca

ScotiaBank 5659 Dunbar St 604-668-3707 www.scotiabank.com

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TD Canada Trust 4200 Dunbar St 604-654-6888 www.tdcanadatrust.com Vancity Credit Union 4445 Dunbar St 604-877-7000 www.vancity.com

Don Nybo & Co. Chartered Accountants 6-3615 W 19th Ave 604-228-1166

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

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

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

Sanga Yoga Studio 3458 Dunbar St 604-733-7264 www.sangayoga.ca

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

One World Karate 5600 Balaclava St 1-866-200-1880 www.oneworldkarate.com

Spire Wellness & Yoga 2885 W 33rd Ave 604-569-0963 www.s-pire.ca

New!

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The Dailey Method 3584 W 41st Ave 604-266-9191 www.thedaileymethod.com

Fitness

Crossfit Empower 3321 Dunbar St 778-873-4427 www.crossfitempower.com

Hair Salons | Barbers | Spas Arnold’s Coiffures Ltd 5628 Dunbar St 604-261-7434

Care Well Esthetics 4311 Dunbar St 778-999-8908

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

Duet 3231 Dunbar St 604-222-8715

Classy Hair Design 3434 Dunbar St 604-738-8221

Blink Beauty Bar 3562 W 41st Ave 604-261-8144 www.blinkbeautybar.com

Clippers Edge 4535 Dunbar St 604-224-0500

Great Clips 4484 Dunbar St 604-732-5123 www.greatclips.com

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

Dunbar Barber Shop 4264 Dunbar St 604-738-3165 Electrolysis by Natalie 3309 Dunbar St 604-518-6625

Hair Place 4311 Dunbar St 604-742-0299 Hair Zone 3378 Dunbar St 604-788-8233

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SERVICES Hair Salons | Barbers | Spas ... con’t

J’aime Les Cheveux 3591 W 26th Ave 604-714-1118

Kari’s Hair & Esthetics 3593 W 26th Ave 604-736-6700 Kiji’s Hair Place 3350 Dunbar St 604-742-0299 www.kijishairsalon.com Lavender’s Beauty Spa 1-3618 W 16th Ave 604-221-1166

Abundance Oriental Medicine 3368 Dunbar St 778-997-4628 Chaldecott Medical Assn 4186 Dunbar St 604-739-9881

Classic LifeCare (ad p. 18)

604-263-3621 www.classiclifecare.com Dr Brian Harris Inc. 3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-5015

Dunbar Physio (ad p. 24)

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

Pampered by Kadie 4238 Dunbar St 604-809-5395 www.pamperedbykadie.com

The Shop Hair & Esthetics 4446 Dunbar St 604-736-7467 theshophairandesthetics.com

Peymana Esthetics 3368 Dunbar St 604-739-3733 www.peymaneh.com

Top Barber Cut 5631 Dunbar St 604-696-0581

Rose Nails & Spa 3383 Dunbar St 604-221-2200 www.rosenailsandspa.com Skinetics Skin Care & Spa 4263 Dunbar St 604-266-7878

Health | Medical

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

Head and Heart Counselling 3309 Dunbar St 604-787-4008 headandheartcounselling.com

Alex Musial MD Inc. 4298 Dunbar St 604-731-3612

Mark Finch & Associates (ad p. 24)

202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-9505 www.markfinch.ca

Skinworks

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

www.skinworks.ca

(ad p. 5)

3568-3578 W 41st Ave

lifechiropracticandmassage.com 604-737-7100 dermatology 604-733-9711 plastic surgery

Massage Therapy on Dunbar (ad p. 5)

dunbarspinaldecompression.com

Insurance

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Vida Beautilities Hair & Esthetic Salon 4260 Dunbar St 604-732-3523

Life Chiropractic & Massage 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702

Dunbar Spinal Decompression 4192 Dunbar St 4168 Dunbar St 604-733-3376 604-742-0702 massagetherapyondunbar.com

Buntain Insurance 4295 Dunbar St 604-736-8855 www.buntaininsurance.com

Top Cut Barbers 4238 Dunbar St 604-739-0744

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

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

StudioHealth - ChiroWorks (ad p. 18)

5733 Collingwood St 604-269-3798 www.studiohealth.ca

Southlands Insurance (ad p. 3)

5540 Dunbar St 604-266-5433

www.southlandsinsurance.com

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Alta Vista Animal Hospital 4543 Dunbar St 604-221-5858

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

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

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

(article p. 14-16)

www.altavistaanimalhospital.ca

K & K Pet Foods 4595 Dunbar St 604-224-2513

Pets Beautiful

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SERVICES Pets

(ad p. 24)

5620 Dunbar St 604-261-5310 www.petsbeautiful.com

Specialty Alpha Electric & Appliance

Dunbar Painting

604-618-7684 2416paul@gmail.com

604-788-3382 www.dunbarpainting.com

(ad p. 18)

New! Bin Bros Recycling & Disposal (ad p. 12)

604-787-7416 www.binbros.ca Colin Hansen MLA 5640 Dunbar St 604-664-0748 www.colinhansenmla.bc.ca

Design by Fire (ad p. 24)

604.831-9206 www.designbyfire.ca Digital Photo Station 4485 Dunbar St 604-222-3513

Driving Miss Daisy (ad p. 18)

604-723-7247 www.drivingmissdaisy.net

Reid Brothers Plumbing & Heating

(ad p. 13)

(ad p. 7)

1636 W 75th Ave 604-263-0323 www.reidbrothers.ca

Dunbar Plumbing (ad p. 13)

604-312-2686 www.dunbarplumbing.ca

RE/MAX Select Realty

Higher Ground Gardens

(ad on back cover)

Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven 604-329-1430 vancouversbestlistings.com

(ad p. 26)

778-323-1502

www.highergroundgardens.com

Sage Construction

Jason Liu Realty 5737 Collingwood St 604-558-0666 www.jasonliurealty.com

(ad p. 7)

John James Pressure Washing

Sandra Steier Photography

778-867-2840

3349 Dunbar St 604-569-2692 www.sageconstruction.ca (ad p. 32)

(ad p. 18)

604-277-7437 www.sandrasteier.com

Molly Maid, Meg Roberts

Warline Painting

(ad p. 11)

(ad p. 25)

604-734-7260 www.mollymaid.ca

604-542-5064 www.warlinepainting.ca

Odenza Homes Ltd 4345 Dunbar St 604-221-7002 www.odenzahomes.com

SHOP - RETAIL Children Lavan Baby 4229 Dunbar St 604-221-0882

MacGillycuddy’s 4881 Mackenzie St 604-263-5313

Splash Toy Shop 4243 Dunbar St 604-228-8697

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SHOP - RETAIL Clothing | Accessories Chloe Angus Design 4273 Dunbar St 604-224-2456 www.chloeangus.com Dragon & Phoenix 3510 W 41st Ave 604-261-1317 www.dragonandphoenix.ca

Olindas 4305 Dunbar St 604-228-0022

The HOB Thrift Shop 4255 Dunbar St 604-733-1412 www.vancouverhospice.org

Still Fabulous Thrift Store

Twist Fashions Inc.

(ad p. 10)

110-3479 Dunbar St 604-566-9136 www.bcchildrens.ca

(ad p. 4)

2952 West 4th Ave 604-732-0199 www.twistfashions.com

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

KJM Country Gardens 7226 Blenheim St 604-266-1397 www.kjmcountrygardens.com

Gardenia Florist 5636 Dunbar St 604-269-9234 www.gardeniaflorists.com

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

Southlands Nursery 6550 Balaclava St 604-261-6411 www.southlandsnursery.com

Pharmacy Pure Integrative Pharmacy 4198 Dunbar St 604-732-3010 www.purepharmacy.com

Shoppers Drug Mart 4326 Dunbar St 604-732-8555 www.shoppersdrugmart.ca

Southland Pharmacy 3554 West 41st Ave 604- 266-2882

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

Blight’s Home Hardware (ad p. 4)

3322 Dunbar St 604-738-3312

Dunbar Cycles 4219 Dunbar St 604-224-2116 www.dunbarcycles.com

Dunbar Vacuum Ltd 3468 Dunbar St 604-733-8713 dunbarvacuum.com

Dunbar Greetings 3456 Dunbar St 604-731-3322

New!

Dunbar Lumber

www.blightshomehardware.com 3637 W 16th Ave

Carson Books 4275 Dunbar St 604-222-8787 Cheap Skates 3644 West 16th Ave 604-222-1125 40

Educational Book Supply 3548 W 41st Ave 604-677-8147

604-224-0434 www.dunbarlumber.com

Enmark Jewellers Ltd 4315 Dunbar St 604-224-3513

Dunbar Paint Centre 3601 W 16th Ave 604-224-0421 www.bmvan.com

Germaine’s Antiques 4268 Dunbar St 604-306-8364

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Specialty ... con’t Golden Rug Co.

Lawrence Books 3591 W 41st Ave 604-261-3812

Stationery 2000 3552 W 41st Ave 604-261-2001

Hob Too Thrift Shop 3470 Dunbar St www.vancouverhospice.org

Omega Custom Framing & Gallery 4290 Dunbar St 604-732-6778 www.omegagallery.ca

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

Kerrisdale Equipment Ltd 4522 Dunbar St 604-224-3255 www.kerrisdaleequipment.com

Restoration House Studios 3444 Dunbar St 604-644-8735 www.restorationhousestudios.ca

(ad p. 17)

3211 Dunbar St 604-224-3222 www.goldenrug.com

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SHOP - RETAIL

Upscale Garage Sale 3422 Dunbar St 604-733-0787 www.upscalegaragesale.ca

Sports & Activities Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club (ad p. 27)

3850 W 31 St 604 228 8428 dunbarlawnbowling.com

Dunbar Little League (article p. 8-9)

dunbarbaseball.ca

Vancouver United FC (Dunbar Soccer Association) vanufc.com Shamrock Equestrian Centre 3320 W 55th Ave 604-649-4586 Southlands Riding Club 7025 Macdonald St 604-263-4817 southlandsridingclub.com

UBC Thunderbirds www.gothunderbirds.ca West Side Warriors Football www.westsidefootball.bc.ca

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

Community Resources Artists in Our Midst www.artistsinourmidst.com City of Vancouver 453 West 12th Ave Phone 3-1-1 www.vancouver.ca Dunbar Community Centre 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6060 www.dunbarcentre.ca Dunbar Community Garden Dunbar St at W 40th Ave www.dunbarcommunitygarden.com

Dunbar Community Patrol 604-222-9824 www.dunbar-vancouver.org

Dunbar Village Business Association

Dunbar Public Library

604-635-1836 www.dunbarvillage.ca

(ad p. 10)

4515 Dunbar St 604-665-3968 www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca Dunbar Residents’ Association 604-222-9824 www.dunbar-vancouver.org

(ads p. 6, 30, 31, 43)

Southlands Heritage Farm 6767 Balaclava St 604-261-1295 www.southlandsfarms.com Vancouver Hospice Society 3470 Dunbar St 604-737-7305 www.vancouverhospice.org

Find a complete and easy to read directory online at www.dunbarlife.com

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April 15 - June 14, 2013 Apr 17

Dunbar Heights United Church Thrift Sale, 9:30am-1pm

Apr 19

Crofton House School - no classes

Apr 19

School District 39 Non-Instructional Day

Apr 21

The Vancouver Sun Run

Apr 22

Earth Day

Apr 22-23

St George’s School - no classes (term break)

Apr 23

Dunbar Garden Club Meeting, 7:30pm at Dunbar Community Centre

Apr 24

Dunbar Community Association Annual General Meeting for members at 8pm

Apr 25

Jeans Day in support of BC Children’s Hospital

Apr 26-27

Knox United Church Thrift Sale, Friday 5-830pm, Saturday 10am-1pm

Apr 27

Dunbar Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

Apr 27

St Philip’s Rummage Sale, 9am-12pm

Apr 30

Personal Income Tax for 2012 filing deadline

Apr 30

Vancouver-Quilchena Candidates Meeting

Apr 29

Dunbar Lawn Bowling Season starts

May

Salmonberry Days

May 1-7

BC Youth Week

May 4

St George’s School Spring Fair

May 5

Dunbar Lawn Bowling, Open House, 1pm (see ad p. 27)

May 5

Stong’s Market - Annual Garden Sale 7am-3pm

May 5

Vancouver Marathon

May 10

School District 39 Non-Instructional Day

May 11

A Growing Affair & Spring Plant Sale, 10am-4pm at 6804 Marine Dr

May 12

Mother’s Day

May 14

BC Provincial General Election

May 20

Victoria Day statutory holiday

May 21

Advertising deadline for summer issue of Dunbar Life magazine

May 26

Salmonberry Days Community Fair 11am-3pm at West Memorial Park

May 27-Jun 2 Bike to Work Week May 28

Dunbar Garden Club Meeting, 7:30pm at Dunbar Community Centre

June 1

Dunbar Little League Pancake Breakfast

June 6

St George’s Senior School last day of classes

June 14

St George’s Graduation

June 15

Dunbar Little League closing day

June 15

Dunbar Life magazine summer issue comes out

June 16

Father’s Day

View calendar online at www.dunbarlife.com/calendar

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