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A Guide to Local Shopping and Events

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Message from DVBA President

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Story: New District

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Story: Gift Giving by Sue Dvorak

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Champion of Dunbar Village: DEEP

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Story: Mexicali

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Dunbar Village Gift Guide

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Dunbar Directory

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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 Another year has flown by and here we are again, ready to warmly welcome the holiday season. Inside, you will find our Dunbar Village Gift Guide featuring local merchants’ suggestions on shopping locally for your holiday needs.

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If you complete the majority of your holiday shopping in Dunbar Village, send us an email at info@dunbarvillage.ca outlining your support of local businesses and be entered into the DVBA Loyal Customer Draw!

This month our Champion of Dunbar Village is Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness (DEEP). Since 2011, a group of dedicated volunteers have been discussing and preparing for the way in which this community will respond in the event of a fullscale earthquake. Their visionary plan is unique in Vancouver.

Be sure to mark your calendar for Dunbar Village for the Holidays on Saturday, December 3rd. Plan to do some shopping and enjoy the annual events the businesses bring to the Village. This year the DVBA will be asking for a donation to the Food Bank in exchange for a ride on the old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage that loops all three areas of Dunbar. Contributing to the festive fun, DVBA’s elves will hand out a holiday gift and serve complimentary hot chocolate and the a cappella trio Musically Yours will carol.

See back cover for carriage pick up times in all three areas of Dunbar.

In this issue, read about New District that opened last May. This is a full service liquor store with a difference - 98% of the wines they sell are not available in government

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We also feature Mexicali restaurant. Lee Quang, who is fondly known as Señor Lee, is Dunbar’s purveyor of California style Mexican food. Mexicali has been located in the neighbourhood for 12 years and offers substantial meals at reasonable prices.

Sue Dvorak’s humorous article takes a look at the fine art of gift giving - some people seem to be blessed with the ‘gift’ of shopping, while others find it a painful endeavour.

Dunbar merchants have so much to offer and are ready to make your holiday shopping and dining memorable. We encourage you to support your local businesses – you play such an important role in keeping Dunbar a vibrant neighbourhood.

On behalf of the Dunbar Village Business Association, we wish you all the joy the holiday season brings and a very happy 2017.

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New District:

From Vineyard to Table Story by Sarah Gordon

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The south end of Dunbar has recently gained a bit of a Main Street feel with New District wine shop having moved into the neighbourhood.

New District opened in May 2016 and is a full service liquor store with a difference - 98% of the wines they sell are not available in government liquor stores. Their goal is to shine the spotlight on small and medium sized wineries that may otherwise not be carried in larger stores due to the volume they would need to produce.

If you have gone on an Okanagan wine tour and returned home hoping to find that gem you tasted and fell in love with, you may very well find it at New District, and if you don’t, they will try their best to special order it (by the case is best!). The shop also carries wines

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from around the world that you won’t commonly find elsewhere.

“Every wine has a story behind it, and we are great storytellers at New District.”

Isaac Hampson-Thorpe Here you will also find beer - both larger brand names and craft beer - and craft spirits.

New District carries products from 20 different B.C. distilleries such as G&W Distilling, Long Table, Odd Society, Shelter Point and Victoria Spirits.

The interior of the store is beautiful and takes advantage of the shop’s high ceilings. Wine and spirits are displayed on tall custom

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Martin Farrell, DJ Kearney, Isaac Hampson-Thorpe shelves, industrial glass pendant lights hang from the ceiling, and rich coloured wood flooring conjures thoughts of wine barrels.

two are bartenders, and a number are former wine store managers; they can help direct you to the perfect bottle.

Tables are elegantly displayed with specials and themed selections to help make your search for the perfect bottle even easier, however you will never feel at a loss as New District is staffed with wine experts who are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about wine. All of the staff are certified wine educators, but also have other talents: one is a pastry chef, another is certified sommelier,

Store manager Isaac Hampson-Thorpe got an early start in the business. Family ties in B.C.’s wine country (Naramata) allowed him to spend time in the region and once he started working in a winery he never turned back. He has worked on both the retail side and as an agent and is currently enrolled at Sonoma State University, perfecting his industry acumen in the Wine Business Management program.

Like all of New District’s staff, Hampson-Thorpe is passionate about wine. He says, “New District is big on educating people, and simplifying the enjoyment of wine.”

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Multi-talented, she is a certified sommelier, wine educator, wine writer, judge, presenter and classically trained chef.

Kearney comments, “We are a strong team at New District. Isaac and I collaborate on the wine buying and merchandising. Our sales team are vastly experienced and dedicated to providing supreme customer service and a great shopping experience.“

“We are much more than the physical store however, with an online e-commerce store so customers can opt to shop from home or work.” DJ Kearney Their beautiful website offers curated wine selections, giving customers a mix of B.C.’s best, compiled by Kearney. New District does the legwork for you, to expertly hone in on the world of wine. A weekly email newsletter keeps customers informed of what’s new in store.

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(including the holiday season – and that strikes one errand off your busy to-do list).

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Having experienced a busy Thanksgiving, the New District staff is excited about the upcoming festive season. For the wine connoisseur on your gift-giving list, or to stock up for a busy month of entertaining and parties, New District’s advent calendar showcases 25 different wines and will be available in November.

The word is quickly spreading that New District is the new wine store in Dunbar.

Hampson-Thorpe mentions, “Many locals are connecting with the store. Others are coming from across the city.”

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The official grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, November 19 and promises to be a fun-filled event with wine tastings and an opportunity to meet the New District team. If you miss the opening you can always drop by for weekly beer tastings (Fridays) and wine tastings (Sundays), hosted by Assistant Manager Martin Farrell.

Hampson-Thorpe concludes, “Dunbar is a community that enjoys wine and spirits. It’s an exciting time for us. It’s a great neighbourhood and we are really happy to be here.”

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Gift Giving Story by Sue Dvorak Gift giving is a particular kind of art. The gift of “the gift” is a combination of thoughtfulness, artsiness, sleuth, timing and delivery.

The price of a gift does not ensure its meaning, however, if one must receive a meaningless gift, then expensive is nice.

I know people with this talent who are total pros. Gift shopping is a state of being for them, constantly on duty in search of perfect gifts. The women among them could be in labour, en route to the hospital and still zip into a shop to pick up the perfect housewarming gift for their co-worker’s renovated kitchen.

joy. That jumpy, magic moment while you await someone dear unwrapping a gift you know he or she is going to LOVE truly does make it better to give than receive. I hit that home run once, with my whole family and parents all at the same time, having created by some miraculous aligning of the universe, a photo memory book for a special period of time we all shared. The tears streaming down my daughter’s face as she looked through the book was my gift.

Occasionally the setting of the gift delivery becomes the part of the gift itself. Think of the smitten lover who sends a flower bouquet up the elevator to greet his waiting beloved.

Or the gift held out at the back porch door of an elderly couple by an unexpected visitor who travelled from afar.

Not possessing this gift, I have been known to approach Christmas shopping like immunization: as painful but necessary. When our kids were little I would book a babysitter for the entire day and be standing outside some immense mall at door opening, in runners and light athletic gear, hydrated, well fed and wearing a backpack. I did not know if the gifts people wanted were in that mall: I just knew that the gifts they were getting from me were in there. Back and forth I’d go to the car all day, like some retail triathlon participant, “getting the job done.” There was not a lot of art or beauty involved. I do miss the easy shopping days of visiting a giant toy store where a lot of primary coloured plastic was purchased, though none emitting terrible sounds or requiring batteries.

A favourite gift setting for me was our messy kitchen at home early one morning last April.

The day prior had been a particularly bad day and also our 25th wedding anniversary. That day was not a Hollywood romance movie but rather a grainy black and white documentary: a normal work day, followed by kids sports, building a crescendo with an evening computer meltdown and loss of a group EMBA project, two teenagers needing to pack for two separate school / team outings and peaking with an all-night emergency visit to Vancouver General Hospital. Discovering the next day, a gold gift bag containing a wooden box with a gorgeous long strand of pearls in our disheveled kitchen, unnoticed amid the chaos of the day before, struck me as the perfectly poetic, fitting way to receive a gift celebrating 25 years of marriage. Pearls among the mess.

Getting someone ‘the perfect gift’ is such a

Such are gifts in our ordinary lives.

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 Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness (DEEP) Story by Sarah Gordon

Photos by Sandra Steier

Do you recall the modest earthquake that struck the West Coast on December 29, 2015 and jolted many of us awake from our sleep?

How prepared were you for that event?

Almost a year later, do you have emergency supplies and a solid action plan in place or have you swept the occurrence under the rug as a one off event?

Since 2011 an active team of Dunbar citizens have been talking about and preparing for ‘the big one,’ a full-scale earthquake. Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness (DEEP) is a citizen’s grassroots effort to ensure Dunbar residents are able to take care of themselves after such a disaster.

Ann Pacey is one of DEEP’s energetic founding members. She is a member of various emergency related organizations and boards, including the Village Vancouver Transition Society (VV), which inspires individuals and organizations to take actions that build resilient and sustainable communities. DEEP emerged out of a presentation VV made to the Dunbar Residents’ Association (DRA) in 2011 to encourage neighbours working together.

“We’re all in it together. I was interested in the question of building community resilience when I started.” Ann Pacey At this meeting enthusiasm ignited and key members from the DRA including Susan Chapman, Jane Ingman Baker and Walter Wells formed a steering committee and joined forces with Pacey to start DEEP. Another key player who Pacey describes as “a tireless volunteer” is Katarina Halm, who dedicated great effort into compiling the wealth of information found in DEEP’s brochure, building their website and coordinating outreach.

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After a major disaster occurs people will be on their own for a significant length of time and will need to look within their local resource base, as city and emergency resources will be over extended. DEEP’s original vision was based on the Block Watch model, to build neighbour capacity block-byblock to collectively look out for each other and offer their skills in time of an emergency.

Block captains were invited to participate in the DEEP program adding new and interesting activities to their block parties.

Pacey says DEEP’s Block Watch model has been slow to gain wider participation however, perhaps with added awareness this could become a reality.

Pacey points out that people don’t have to share political, religious or cultural views in a time of a crisis. It is a time to rally together; having DEEP in place helps neighbours kick into action and assist one another.

“Now is the time to prepare, not when a disaster happens. If we are prepared we will be able to take better care of ourselves.”

Ann Pacey DEEP looks at actual events in other cities such as Christchurch and San Francisco, to learn from and apply those lessons, when (and based on plate tectonic research it is indeed when, and not if) a similar earthquake occurs on the West Coast.

Pacey stepped down as DEEP’s head when she moved out of Dunbar, but she still plays an active role and John Halldorson has taken over as director. He is a Dunbar Community Centre Association board member and as a retired Chief Warrant Officer in the Canadian Army Reserve for 43 years, had ample

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experience dealing with emergency response.

Halldorson says, “It is a bit of a struggle getting people involved and then keeping them interested.”

“DEEP does monthly presentations of various preparedness subjects and a couple of table top scenario exercises to run through what happens in an actual event.” John Halldorson He points to the good work DEEP has done increasing awareness and developing neighbourhood preparedness using the Map your Neighbourhood Program.

Map Your Neighbourhood creates a neighborhood map identifying locations of gas meters, propane tanks, and other hazards, as well as a list of all residents, particularly those likely to need help. It identifies those with key skills such as medical, ham radio, machinery operators or equipment, for example, chain saws, generators, and winches that might help in an emergency. Map Your Neighborhood teaches

a team approach to neighbourhood response, including communications and staying safe while helping.

“DEEP has a vision of being a stepping stone and coordinating point in the community during a emergency or disaster,” Halldorson reports. He is pleased to share, “DEEP is one step closer to this as Dunbar Community Centre Association has funded a shipping container which will contain emergency equipment like radios, enhanced first aid, tarps and search and rescue kits.

The Vancouver Park Board has authorized this container to be set up at Dunbar Community Centre. This dovetails perfectly with the City’s recently launched Disaster Support Hub (DSH) concept, will hopefully get city support and that may help us, as the only emergency preparedness community group in Vancouver.”

Imagining the prospect of having one’s home and life turned upside down is not pleasant, but thanks to the dedicated DEEP volunteers and their visionary preparedness plan, Dunbar is one step ahead of many communities. To learn more about DEEP visit their website (www.dunbar-deep.ca) and request a talk on a block level. After all, it’s always best to be prepared.

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Mexicali:

A Taste of Mexico on Dunbar Story by Sarah Gordon

Photos by Sandra Steier

If you are craving Mexican food, Mexicali is the place to visit for a casual meal. Lee Quang’s customers fondly refer to him as Señor Lee, and he is Dunbar’s purveyor of Californian style Mexican food.

Mexicali has been located in Dunbar for 12 years. Prior to that it was situated on Arbutus Street for 12 years before being destroyed by a fire. Quang was determined to find another West Side location to keep his loyal customers happy and knew he had hit the jackpot when he found Mexicali’s current home.

Quang arrived in Canada from Vietnam in 1988. He learned the art of cooking Mexican food when he worked in the kitchen at Las Margaritas restaurant on West 4th Avenue.

This style of cooking is far from his native Vietnamese cuisine but he learned on the job.

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but also were extremely supportive when he ventured out on his own. He says, “They became like family and taught me a lot.”

The small restaurant’s décor spotlights Mexicali’s logo (a cartoon chili pepper donning a sombrero) painted on the back wall. In addition, a large mural wraps around the restaurant to create the atmosphere of being on a tropical beach at sunset with palm trees swaying in the warm breeze.

Background music, Tejano style, plays over the sound system and gets toes tapping as you dine.

Mexicali is known for its large portions and very reasonable prices.

What is Quang’s secret? Customers order their meal at the counter, pay, and the food is

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delivered to the table. There are three kitchen staff, including Quang who must have a carbon copy of himself, because he is also out on the floor serving; it is almost as if he is a one-man show and he says this assists in keeping his costs down. Remarkably, he makes it look easy. He smiles and agrees but humbly adds that it is thanks to many of his regular customers who know the menu inside out, which simplifies his job.

He mentions that the community is very loyal, from families with young children to teenagers and adults; people are drawn to the tasty and filling meals. Like clockwork, after he mentions the support of students, a troop of St. George’s students files in to place their lunchtime order before heading back to class.

What do they keep coming back for? Diners are drawn to his quality ingredients and recipes, which are made as low fat as possible. While Mexican food can be spicy, Mexicali’s dishes are made to be on the mild side, although if you request spicy they are happy to turn up the heat!

A number of dietary requirements can be accommodated, from vegetarian to gluten free, nut free, low sodium and low fat. MSG is not found in any of the kitchen’s products and the cooks avoid preservatives to their greatest ability.

The menu includes quesadillas and other snacks (tacos, Redondo rollups) and appetizers (nachos, guacamole, chips and salsa, soups and salads). Entrees feature burritos, chile relleno, enchiladas, tamales, arroz con pollo (rice with chicken), chile con carne and vegetarian chili.

Menu standouts are the lunchtime specials, which offer unbelievable value. Quang indicates the teenage crowd is drawn to these specials because they include Mexi fries and a beverage. A favourite is the beef Redondo rollup – a grilled tortilla filled with ground beef, spices, lettuce, cheese, salsa and sour cream. The other crowd-pleasing specials are the soft or crunchy (your choice) beef tacos and the enchilada with rice and a choice of refried or black beans.

Freshness is the name of the game at Mexicali. Quang likes to shop locally and purchases much of his produce at Dunbar Produce. Don’t forget to try the He points out the local housemade salsa, Quang is merchants are his friends. extremely proud of it.

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Mexicali is not a licensed restaurant therefore expect a virgin margarita made with pure fruits and juices. The “slighty slushy Mexican limonada” is another popular beverage.

This busy restaurant owner has a young family (two daughters), works seven days a week and rarely takes holidays, yet he keeps smiling. He loves what he does for a living and it shows.

What is the most rewarding part of owning and operating his business? Quang is quick to point out it is his customers. He says, “They are very nice and supportive.” He

mentions that his customers come from all over to dine at his establishment and while some have moved away from the area they return for a meal at Mexicali, which he appreciates.

Running a restaurant is not an easy job. The hours are long; the rising cost of food makes keeping menu prices affordable a challenge and competition can be fierce. Quang has obviously found the magic formula – he is still smiling and relaxed after 24 years of running his own business!

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The Dos and Don’ts of Writing the Best

University Admissions Essays

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The Dunbar Village Harvest Festival

is presented by the Dunbar Village Business Association, a group of local business people who volunteer their time, energy and inspiration to make this event possible. To find out more about who we are, visit our website at www.dunbarvillage.ca.

MANY THANKS to the Dunbar Village businesses, community groups and volunteers for helping make Harvest Festival such a success. Please remember our very generous sponsors from the Dunbar business community when making future purchases.

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THE CHRISTMAS STORY Carols & Readings of the Season 8pm Friday, December 16, 2016

Ryerson United Church (2205 W 45th Ave at Yew St) Vancouver Chamber Choir | British Columbia Girls Choir Kevin Zakresky, Fiona Blackburn, Conductors The Christmas spirit can be expressed in so many ways: gently, robustly, ceremonially, intimately, poetically, grandly, angelically, rustically, liturgically or by the simplest song or phrase. Kevin Zakresky leads the Choir in a banquet of seasonal music, with a cameo appearance from Fiona Blackburn and the British Columbia Girls Choir.

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Our Gift Guide is designed to give you a sample of what’s available Hungry Dog Café in your own neighbourhood and will 3625 West 29th Avenue inspire you to find that perfect gift 604.657.5481 or 604.787.0562 close to home. Walk, cycle or ride the Hungry Dog Café offers gift certificates bus just and blocks from your home. homemade preserves for that special holiday Relax and shopstocking locallystuffer. this season in Dunbar CallVillage.

Sandie or Laura early and let the Dog help with your holiday catering needs or private functions.

Cabello Salon Spa

3518 West 41st Ave • 604.267.4247 • www.cabellosalonspa.com

Cabello Salon Spa offers a wide range of exclusive salon and spa services as well as a full range of hair care and skin care needs. This season we are proud to offer the gift of Kerastase. These beautiful gift boxes hold two products for all your hair care needs as well as a free full-size product. Comfort Zone, Dermalogica, and Eminence Organic Skin care also have value added gifts.

Happy Holidays from Cabello Salon Spa!

Harmonious Music Studio 3594 West 17th Avenue • 604.767.0136 www.harmoniusmusicstudio.com Music is a gift that will last a lifetime! Parents who support their children’s musical endeavours are providing the opportunity for creativity, self-expression, and achievement.

We provide private and group lessons to suit your needs.

Happy Holidays from Melisa Chui and the team at Harmonious Music Studio!

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DUNBAR VILLAGE GIFT GUIDE

Elements Academy of Martial Arts 4465 Dunbar Street • 604.568.3441 www.elementsacademy.com At Elements Academy you will find an empowering environment to learn and practice technical Kickboxing. Women’s Only and Coed classes available for all skill levels. Try a class with us today and give yourself the gift of POWER, STRENGTH, CONFIDENCE and COMMUNITY! Happy Holidays from Emma & Mysha and the rest of the team at Elements Academy!

Vancity 4445 Dunbar Street • 604.877.7453 www.vancity.com Take the guesswork out of gift buying with the Vancity Visa Gift Card.

Vancity Visa Gift cards are perfect for any occasion—give the gift of freedom and choice by giving the Visa Gift card.

Wishing the Dunbar Community a happy Holiday Season!

Save On Foods 3535 West 41st Avenue • 604.261.2423 www.saveonfoods.com Planning a party, or are you in need of a gift to take to a party? We can help with a great selection of platters, floral arrangements, and treats. See our selection of gift cards which are perfect for any occasion.

From all of our team, best wishes for the holiday season.

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Mac’s Convenience Store 4470 Dunbar Street • 604.736.9528 • www.macs.ca Share some happiness with your loved ones during this holiday season and take advantage of some fast and easy shopping that everyone will appreciate! Stop in and choose from a wide variety of Gift Cards available at your own local Mac’s Convenience Store!

Mac’s is open 24/7—even on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Happy Holidays from Farhan and his team!

Dunbar Dental Centre 215-3540 West 41st Avenue • 604.261.2220 www.dunbardental.ca Dr. Anna Pranata, Cyndi, and the rest of the team would like to wish everyone a peaceful holiday full of health and happiness. As always, we offer you our partnership in achieving your oral health goals this year and the next!

Like last season we will be putting together a holiday hamper for people in need. If you wish to join our efforts, feel free to drop off your item or donation at the office!

Kokopelli 4593 Dunbar Street • 604.228.0818 www.kokopellicafe.com Kopelli’s delicious loaves should definitely be on your holiday shopping list. They are the perfect item to have on hand for entertaining or for gifts! A slice of Jackson’s Maui loaf will honestly make you feel like you’re enjoying breakfast in Maui.

Make sure to drop by soon! The Maui Loaf, Banana Loaf and Pumpkin Loaf are all offered at 10% off until Christmas Day! Happy Holidays from Jackson and his staff at Kokopelli!

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DUNBAR VILLAGE GIFT GUIDE

Dunbar Greetings 3456 Dunbar Street • 604.731.3322 www.dunbargreetingstea.com Calling all tea lovers and those looking for a well-deserved break from busy shopping!

Pop into Dunbar Greetings, your neighbourhood gift shop, where you will be greeted with homemade cookies and a delightful cup of tea to enjoy while you browse.

Leave with a gift for yourself—a $5 tea card with a purchase of $30 of delightful tea.

Offer expires December 31, 2016.

The Dailey Method 3584 West 41st Avenue • 604.266.9191 www.thedaileymethod.com Get Longer Leaner Stronger and more Fit! The Dailey Method is a one hour full body workout that effectively strengthens, tones and lengthens the entire body. A wonderful gift for anyone wanting to feel stronger, healthier and happier this holiday season!

We are excited to offer new clients the Barre Buddy $99 Special for the month of December!

Team up with a friend and share a New Client Unlimited Month pass for just $99! ($60 savings) Wishing you much health and happiness this holiday season! From Karen, Jey and The Dailey Method Team

Sher’s Stationery 2000 3552 West 41st Avenue • 604.261.2001 Thank you so much for your wonderful support! This year we have a wonderful collection of children’s books, puzzles, and DIY robots with motors. We also have wooden hand carved jewelry boxes as well as diaries and journals by Paperblanks.

Get all your packaging, postal services and office services here. We also do passport photographs too.

Your Neighbourhood Post Office and One Stop shop.

Happy Holidays from Sher, Salim and Maria!

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Dunbar Physio 205–3540 West 41st Avenue • 604.266.3303 www.dunbarphysio.com Ease the stress of neck & back pain this season at Dunbar Physio (and massage).

We offer gift certificates for Physio, Massage and treatment accessories (massage sticks, foam rollers, hot/cold packs). We have been helping Dunbar move since 1984!

Dunbar Physio …because it doesn’t have to hurt.

Toorak Tile & Design Ltd. 3496 Dunbar Street • 604.739.5966 www.tooraktile.ca Once your shopping is finished, treat yourself to a new Bistro Cement floor tile and transform your space.

Choose from 19 patterns in over 50 colours.

The Bistro Cement tiles are suitable for any indoor area. Starting at $25.66 s/f.

Happy Holidays from Miranti & Richard!

Stong’s Market 4221 Dunbar Street • 604.266.1401 www.stongs.com Gift cards available in any denomination and lots of floral arrangements to choose from or ask our florists for a custom creation!

Happy Holidays from Stong’s Market!

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DUNBAR VILLAGE GIFT GUIDE

Image Optometry 4250 Dunbar Street • 604.293.3937 www.image.ca Give the gift of sight to your loved ones this holiday season.

Gift cards can be used for everything at Image Optometry: Any service and any product!

Happy Holidays from Image Optometry!

Hungry Dog Café 3625 West 29th Avenue • 604.787.0562 or 604.657.5481 Hungry Dog Café offers more than a delicious breakfast or lunch break from your busy Holiday. We also offer gift certificates and homemade preserves for that special holiday stocking stuffer.

Don’t forget to call Sandie early and let the Dog help with your holiday catering needs or private functions.

Pampered by Kadie 4260 Dunbar Street • 604.809.5395 www.pamperedbykadie.com Come and see your local Esthetician this holiday season and mention this ad for 10% off a wide range of services.

Specializing in organic Yum gourmet facials. Shellac mani and pedis. Waxing and massage. Diamond microdermabrasion treatments! Gift certificates available.

Happy Holidays from Kadie!

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The Celtic Treasure Chest 5639 Dunbar Street • 604.261.3688 www.celtictreasurechest.com The destination for your favourite British sweets, treats & eats.

Imported Christmas puddings and cakes arriving in time for the festive season!

While here, pick up UK themed novelties and stuff someone’s stocking with a bit of home.

Happy Holidays from Stephen and Cristina!

Massage Therapy on Dunbar 4192 Dunbar Street • 604.733.3376 www.massagetherapyondunbar.com Give the gift of Massage! Purchase a Gift Certificate for a relaxation or therapeutic treatment from one of our Registered Massage Therapists.

Open evenings & weekends 7 days a week.

Happy Holidays from: Vicki, Shalan, Megan, Amanda, Kirsty, Clare, Bethany & Caroline

Crossfit Empower 3321 Dunbar Street • 604.240.5098 www.crossfitempower.com Start the New Year right with a 60 minute Crossfit introduction at your local box—Crossfit Empower. Not only will you unlock your fitness potential; you will also be joining a community of supportive like minded individuals.

For more information please contact Coach Leon at 604.240.5098 or leon@crossfitempower.com Happy Holidays from us all at Crossfit Empower!

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DUNBAR VILLAGE GIFT GUIDE

Blight’s Home Hardware 3322 Dunbar Street • 604.738.3321 www.homehardware.ca Over the past few years, low-fat air cookers have been among the best-selling kitchen appliances worldwide. Purchase the Kuraidori Air Cooker 3L 1400W for $169.97 and say good-bye to oil this holiday and cook family meals with the power of air!

This exclusive to Home product useshigh speed hot air circulation and offers a multifunction design with 6 cooking programs with digital LED display. It includes a toast rack, low rack, high rack, tong, 4-piece skewer set and non-stick pizza pan. Dishwasher safe and designed with a cool to the touch lid handle and timer control.

Happy Holidays from the team at Blight’s Home Hardware!

Pacific Wine & Spirits 4474 Dunbar Street • 604.738.1299 www.pacificwineandspirits.com Pacific Spirits offers an outstanding selection of domestic and foreign specialty wines for the Holiday Season.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are happy to provide information and recommendations to ensure you choose the perfect wine for any holiday occasion.

Please join us at our in-store wine tastings every Friday and Saturday 4–7pm to sample some of these very special wines.

Best wishes for the Holidays from all of us at Pacific Spirits!

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FYidoctors 4292 Dunbar Street • 604.739.2002 www.fyidoctors.com Planning a winter holiday? Whether you’re jet setting to the beach or skiing the slopes, let FYidoctors help!

Choose from stylish frames and cool shades for the whole family!

Happy Holidays from all of us at FYidoctors Dunbar!

Life Chiropractic 4168 Dunbar Street • 604.742.0702 www.lifechiropractic.ca The Life Chiropractic Team is here to ease your holiday stress with chiropractic care, spinal decompression and massage therapy.

Our gift certificates for massage therapy make the perfect gift! Please email, call or walk-in to purchase your holiday gift certificates or schedule your next appointment.

Season’s greetings from Dr. Dan, Charlotte and Emma.

Olinda’s 4305 Dunbar Street • 604.228.0022 Flannel PJs. Great gift idea!! There’s nothing quite as nice as getting new snuggly warm pajamas for the holidays.

Made in Vancouver!

Happy Holidays from Olinda!

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The Shop Hair & Esthetics 4446 Dunbar Street • 604.736.7467 www.theshopondunbar.com YUMI LASH LIFT by Jag, Certified Technician and Master Trainer/Educator of BC. Long, beautiful, no fuss eyelashes! YUMI Lash Lift opens the eye area for a more youthful, brighter you! Natural lashes are lifted and then tinted. Lasts up to 12 weeks. Wake up and go! No Mascara. No Extensions. No Curler. No Maintenance.

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The Window @ Dunbar 4339 Dunbar Street • 604.221.4497 www.thedunbarwindow.com Whether you need help fixing your computer or are looking for some stunning antiques, The Window @ Dunbar has it all! Stop by and take a look at what we’ve got. Computer repair starting as low as $50 an hour!

Happy Holidays from the team at The Window @ Dunbar!

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Crofton House Winter Bazaar Presented by the CHS Parents’ Auxiliary

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Grocery | Specialty Bigsby The Bakehouse 4894 Mackenzie St 604-267-2253

IHUA Bakery 3522 W 41st Ave 604-261-0189

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

Mac’s Convenience Store 4470 Dunbar St 604-736-9528 mymacs.ca

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(ad p. 3) 3535 W 41st Ave 604-261-2423 saveonfoods.com Re-opening this winter!

Stong’s Market

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Weigh to Go Bulk Foods 3534 W 41st Ave 604-266-6206 Windsor Meat Co. 4889 Mackenzie St 604-638-2470 windsormeats.com

(ad p. 9) 4221 Dunbar St 604-973-0700 stongs.com

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

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

Restaurants | Cafes Blaq Sheep Coffee House & Breakfast Bistro 5601 Dunbar St 604-261-8188 blaqsheepcoffee.com Cheshire Cheese Inn 4585 Dunbar St 604-224-2521 cheshirecheeseinn.ca Cosy Inn Cafe 4455 Dunbar St 604-224-3133

Crepe & Cafe 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

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FOOD | DRINK Restaurants | Cafes ... con’t Jethro’s Fine Grub 3420 Dunbar St 604-569-3441 jethrosfinegrub.com

Moki’s Pizza 5530 Dunbar St 604-263-4440 mokispizza.com

Subway 4490 Dunbar St 604-263-4023 subway.ca

Kokopelli Cafe 4593 Dunbar St 604-228-0818 kokopellicafe.ca

Moon Sushi 4385 Dunbar St 604-221-7874 moonsushivancouver.com

Sushi Inn 4414 Dunbar St 604-739-3818

Kuma Japanese 3446 Dunbar St 604-739-0170

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

La Notte Ristorante (ad p. 5) 3307 Dunbar St 604-222-4033 lanotte.ca

Simon’s Kitchen 4418 Dunbar St 604-734-1135 Red Tuna Japanese 3592 W 41st Ave 604-266-7355

Mexicali

(article p. 28-30) 4424 Dunbar St 604-731-6517 mexicali.ca

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

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

SERVICES Automotive with Convenience Store Chevron Gas Station with Town Pantry 5505 Dunbar St 604-261-4048

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

Beauty | Hair | Spa Blink Beauty Bar 3562 W 41st Ave 604-261-8144 blinkbeautybar.com Cabello Spa & Salon 3518 W 41st Ave 604-267-4247 cabellosalonspa.com Care Well Esthetics 4311 Dunbar St 778-999-8908 Clippers Edge 4535 Dunbar St 604-224-0500 54

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

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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Beauty | Hair | Spa ... con’t J’aime Les Cheveux 3591 W 26th Ave 604-714-1118 Jade’s Feet & Spa 1-3618 W 16th Ave 604-221-1166 JD’s Barbershop 4345 Dunbar St 778-379-1829 jdsbarbershop.com Pampered by Kadie 4260 Dunbar St 604-809-5395 pamperedbykadie.ca

Rose Nails & Spa 3383 Dunbar St 604-221-2200 rosenailsandspa.com

Top Cut Barbers 4238 Dunbar St 604-739-0744

Sunflower Spa 3368 Dunbar St 778-379-2688

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

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

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

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Top Barber Cut 5631 Dunbar St 604-696-0581

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

(ad p. 16) 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. 24) 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

Prodent Dental Lab 101-3540 W 41st Ave 604-263-3111

Dentists on Dunbar 3335 Dunbar St 604-224-5611 dentistsondunbar.com

Dunbar Dental Centre (ad p. 18) 215-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-2220 dunbardental.ca

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

Dr Benjamin Pliska 103-2786 W 16th Ave 604-732-6333 vwda.ca

Dunbar Family Dental

(ad p. 10) 4210 Dunbar St 604-733-1616 dunbarfamilydental.com

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Technident 2000 Lab 100-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-1121 Westside Orthodontics 3619 West 18th Avenue 604-736-5705 westsidesmiles.ca 55

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SERVICES 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

Pressed 4 Time Dry Cleaning 3594 W 41st Ave 604-261-0440 pressed4timedrycleaning.com

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

Education & Performing Arts - Private 4Cats Dunbar 3354 Dunbar St 604-569-2426 4cats.com/dunbar

Dr. Yang Educational Centre 103-3540 W 41st Ave

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

Dunbar Memorial Preschool 4747 Dunbar St Ace Education Consulting Ltd 604-222-6065 Little People’s Preschool 210-3540 W 41st Ave dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca 5600 Balaclava St 604-620-4848 604-261-2219 Elite Montessori Academy littlepeople.ca Columbia International 5520 Dunbar St University Planning 604-655-2045 Monkey See Monkey Do 3393 Dunbar St elitemontessori.ca Montessori 604-332-9099 3525 W 24th Ave columbiaedugroup.com Elite Montessori Preschool 778-371-4659 103-3641 West 29th monkeyseemonkeydo.ca Creative Minds 604-655-2045 5351 Camosun St New Concept Chinese School elitemontessori.ca 604-263-4711 5739 Collingwood St 604-773-3858 Harmonious Music Crofton House School nccchinese.com Studio (ad p. 18) 3200 W 41st Ave 3594 W 17th Ave 604-263-3255 Opus Academy 604-767-0136 croftonhouse.ca harmoniousmusicstudio.com 5635 Dunbar St 604-267-3749 Crown Preschool opusacademy.com Immaculate Conception 3737 W 27th Ave School (ad p. 11) 604-228-1316 Reading Gate Academy 3745 W 28th Ave crownpreschool.ca 204-3540 W 41st Ave 604-224-5012 604-261-8984 icschoolvancouver.com vanwest.readinggate.com Crown Street Kids Club (ad p. 17) Journey To Learning St George’s School 3320 Crown St (ad p. 18) Jr Boys: 3851 W 29th Ave 604-760-4703 4428 Dunbar St Sr Boys: 4175 W 29th Ave cskc.ca 604-734-7374 604-224-1304 journeytolearning.com stgeorges.bc.ca Curiousity Corner Preschool 3455 W King Edward 604-261-4434 curiousitycornerpreschool.ca 56

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Education & Performing Arts - Private ... con’t Tom Thumb Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-222-2550 tomthumbpreschool.ca

Westgate Montessori School 3489 W 31st Ave 604-221-9300 westgatemontessori.com

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

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 West King Edward Ave 604-713-5454 kitchener.vsb.bc.ca

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

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

Edward Jones

(ad p. 31) 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

6-3615 W 19th Ave 604-228-1166

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald A. Nybo CPA (ad p. 25)

Fitness & Sports

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

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SERVICES Fitness & Sports ... con’t 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

The Dailey Method 3584 W 41st Ave 604-266-9191 thedaileymethod.com Third Eye Martial Arts 4256 Dunbar St 604-669-8707 temartialarts.com

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

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Envision Counselling 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-1120 envisioncounselling.ca FYidoctors - Dunbar 4292 Dunbar St 604-739-2022 fyidoctors.com/ vancouver-dunbar Gail Olive Masage Therapy 4-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-5856

(ad p. 11) 202-3641 W 29th Ave 778-681-3445 drpatriciagorman.com

Go Physiotherapy 2-3657 W 16th Ave 604-568-4628 gophysiotherapy.ca

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

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

Life Chiropractic 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702 lifechiropracticandmassage.com

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

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

Massage Therapy on Dunbar (ad p. 25)

4192 Dunbar St 604-733-3376 massagetherapyondunbar.com Mark Finch & Associates 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-9505 markfinch.ca

Pacific Mountain Centre (ad p. 18) 101-3309 Dunbar St Carolyne Abrams Osteopathic Practitioner 778-229-4532 lighthealing.ca Dr Sandra L. Clarke Registered Psychologist 604-730-9988 drsandraclarke.ca D Deborrah Dunne Reg. Clinical Counsellor 604-505-9806 counsellingbc.com

Preventum Personalized Health Care (ad p. 31) 3210 Dunbar St 604-731-9866 preventum.ca

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

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Health | Medical ... con’t Southland Medical Group 110-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-5340

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

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

Insurance Moving Soon!

Johnston Meier Insurance

Buntain Insurance

(ad p. 19) 120-3479 Dunbar St 604-736-3831 jmins.com

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

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

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

(ad p. 9) 4446 Dunbar St New: 4295 Dunbar St 604-736-8855 5540 Dunbar St 604-266-5433 buntaininsurance.com

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SERVICES

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

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

Specialty

Digital Photo Station 4485 Dunbar St 604-222-3513 Martin Bros Funeral Services 3398 Dunbar St 778-330-7799 mbfunerals.com

Sage Construction (ad p. 8) 3349 Dunbar St 604-569-2692 sageconstruction.ca

Southlands Heritage Farm 6767 Balaclava St 604-261-1295 southlandsfarms.com Visual Space Gallery 3352 Dunbar St 604-559-0576 visualspace.ca

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

MacGillycuddy’s 4881 Mackenzie St 604-263-5313

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Olinda’s 4305 Dunbar St 604-228-0022 59

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

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

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

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

Shoppers Drug Mart (ad p. 10) 4326 Dunbar St 604-732-8855 shoppersdrugmart.ca

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

Specialty Shops All Nations Stamp & Coin Enmark Jewellers Ltd 5630 Dunbar St 4315 Dunbar St 604-684-4613 604-224-3513 allnationsstampandcoin.com Germaine’s Antiques 4268 Dunbar St Blight’s Home Hardware 604-306-8364 (ad p. 17) 3322 Dunbar St Golden Rug Co. 604-738-3312 3211 Dunbar St blightshomehardware.com 604-224-3222 goldenrug.com Cheap Skates 3644 West 16th Ave Hob Too Thrift Shop 604-222-1125 3470 Dunbar St 604-737-7304 Dunbar Greetings vancouverhospice.org 3456 Dunbar St 604-731-3322 Kerrisdale Equipment 4522 Dunbar St Dunbar Paint Centre 604-224-3255 3601 W 16th Ave kerrisdaleequipment.com 604-224-0421 bmvan.com Lawrence Books 3591 W 41st Ave Dunbar Vacuum Ltd 604-261-3812 3468 Dunbar St 604-733-8713 Omega Custom Framing dunbarvacuum.com 4290 Dunbar St 604-732-6778 Educational Book Supply omegagallery.ca 3548 W 41st Ave 604-677-8147

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Sher’s Stationery 2000 3552 W 41st Ave 604-261-2001 Studio Gallery 33 4850 Mackenzie St 604-838-8670 studiogallery33.com 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

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Andrew Wilkinson MLA (ad p. 11) 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 (article p. 22-23) 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. 2, 37-41, 43-52, back cover) 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 Adera

(ad p. 4) 2200 – 1055 Dunsmuir St 604-684-8277 adera.com

Driving Miss Daisy (ad p. 25) 604-723-7247 drivingmissdaisy.ca

Dunbar Little League (ad p. 17) dunbarbaseball.ca

Dunbar Painting

(ad p. 35) 604-788-3382 dunbarpainting.com

Dunbar Plumbing (ad p. 25) 604-312-2686 dunbarplumbing.ca

Granville Gardens (ad p. 21) 49th and Granville 604-563-3540 granvillegardens.net

Inverglen Scottish Dancers Sandra Steier (ad p. 5) Photography 8886 Hudson St inverglenscottishdancers.com

JB McDermott’s

(ad p. 26) 604-277-7437 sandrasteier.com

(ad p. 21) 8162 Ontario St 604-321-0126 jbmcdermotts.ca

Scouts Canada 25th Dunbar Point Grey 31st St Philip’s scouts.ca

Kirkland Heating & Cooling

Vancouver Community Baseball vancouvercommunitybaseball.com

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

Reid Brothers Plumbing & Heating (ad p. 19) 1636 W 75th Ave 604-263-0323 reidbrothers.ca

RE/MAX Select Realty Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven (ad p. 35) 604-329-1430 vancouversbestlistings.com

Vancouver United FC (Dunbar Soccer Association) vanufc.com

Vera Vlaovich, Rogers Group Financial (ad p. 27) 604-737-6728 rogersgroup.com/ veravlaovich

West Point Grey District Girl Guides girlguides.ca

Higher Ground Gardens 778-323-1502 highergroundgardens.com

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November 2016 Nov 19

Crofton House Winter Bazaar, 10am-4pm (p. 52)

Nov 19

New District official grand opening (p. 15)

Nov 26

Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair 10am-5pm, Dunbar Community Centre

Nov 26

Immaculate Conception School Fair (p. 11)

Nov 26

St Philip’s traditional Christmas Fair, 11am-2pm. Gifts, attic treasures, preserves, Christmas cakes, silent auction, baking, children’s corner, and handmade crafts. Then pop into the Fireside Tea Room and be served.

Nov 26-27 Homes for the Holidays (p. 63)

December 2016 Dec 3 Dunbar Village for the Holidays (back cover) Dec 3 Holiday Gala at Shoppers (p. 10) Dec 4 Rogers Santa Claus Parade, 1pm, downtown Vancouver Dec 5 School District 39 Non-Instructional Day Dec 7 Festive Tree Lighting at Dunbar Community Centre, 6:30-8pm Dec 7 & 12 Night of Carols at La Notte. Reservations required. (p. 5) Dec 10 Breakfast with Santa, Dunbar Community Centre, 10am (pre-register) Dec 10 Celtic Christmas Show by Inverglen Scottish Dancers (p. 5) Dec 16

Dec 17

Dec 19 Dec 21 Dec 25 Dec 26

The Christmas Story - Carols & Readings of the Season, Ryerson United Church, 8pm (p. 39) Joy to the World Concert by Musica Intima at St. Philip’s Church.

Tickets $30, $25 & $15. www.musicaintima.org School District 39 Winter Break (Dec 19-30) The first day of winter (winter solstice) Christmas Boxing Day

January 2017 Jan 1 Jan 18 Jan 21 Jan 28 Jan 30

New Year’s Day Open House at Immaculate Conception School (p. 11) Dunbar Life magazine ad deadline for Feb 15 (p. 6) Chinese New Year - Year of the Rooster School District 39 Non-Instructional Day

February 2017 Feb 2 Feb 13 Feb 14

Groundhog Day Family Day in BC Valentine’s Day

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2016

SATURDAY/S UNDAY

11AM – 4PM

12TH ANNUAL

TICKETS:

homesfortheholidays.ca Beautifully Decorated Homes

A seasonal, self-guided tour of homes on Vancouver’s Westside.

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Gardenia Florist

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