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Join the local community-supported agriculture and share fresh veggies with your neighbours Receive fresh, local vegetables each week and support your community, local farmers and neighbours by Naiya Tsang Community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs are direct relationships between farmers and community members that involve a subscription to a farm’s harvests. The Community Care CSA gives you an alternative to your weekly trip to the grocery store for vegetables, with the bonus of supporting your neighbours and an educational schoolyard farm. For some, the price of fresh vegetables, let alone a weekly CSA share, can be out of reach. By buying a Community Care CSA share for $40 a week, you ensure that a family or individual facing multiple barriers receives a full box of fresh, local veggies for a highly subsidized cost. The community-supported agriculture program will be housed in a small summer market from 4 to 6 pm on Fridays starting in June (except for July 1) at the front entrance to Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce Street just south of the SkyTrain station. Photo courtesy of Collingwood Neighbourhood House
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Through partnership with Fresh Roots and the support of United Way BC, this program enables consistent, reliable and dignified access to local food, while ensuring your farmers are fully paid for their work.
Local artist wins community award Page 6
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Eating out in RC: Gong Cha Renfrew Page 7
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Community-supported agriculture - continued from page 1 How it works When you sign up, you will receive a Community Care CSA share of fresh, locally grown vegetables, and a lowincome family referred by Collingwood Neighbourhood House staff will receive the same share. For $40 a week over 10 weeks (for a total of $400), you receive a full CSA share each week. (This will be $22.50 worth of vegetables weekly, with the remaining cost going to subsidise the box of a low-income neighbour.) Your CSA box will include five to seven items including greens, root vegetables, fruits (like tomatoes and squash) and herbs, changing with the season, and containing a range of vegetables grown with care using organic practices. In addition, you will receive a weekly newsletter from Collingwood Neighbourhood House in collaboration with Fresh Roots that includes a fresh-sheet of what veggies will be in your box, a recipe and some tips and tricks for eating and storing your rad veggies.
Not interested in joining but still want to support a low-income neighbour to access fresh foods? You can make a donation to the program. 100% of these funds will go towards subsidizing a CSA for a neighbour in Renfrew Collingwood. Dates and times We are offering 2 CSA sessions this season that are each 10 weeks long. If you want to receive 20 weeks of vegetables, you are welcome to sign up for both the early and late season CSA. •Early Season: June 3 to August 5 (10 weeks) •Late Season: August 12 to October 14 (10 weeks) The CSA Pick-up will occur from 4 to 6 pm on Fridays (except July 1, when pickup in Thursday, June 30) at the front entrance to Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce Street. It will be housed in a small Summer Market, containing a pay-what-you-can table and booths from neighbourhood growers. For questions or if you are interested in buying a share, email foodhub@cnh.bc.ca.
Share your stories of Collingwood Do you enjoy living in the Collingwood area of East Vancouver? Do you have a special story or memory to share?
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We would love to hear about it, and possibly include it in a booklet to be completed by October 2022. The booklet will be written by Loretta Houben and include historical facts and photos, along with your stories. Current residents and newcomers to this area will enjoy reading about this popular, growing part of Vancouver. The project is supported by a 2022 Neighbourhood Small Grant. You can reach Loretta Houben by emailing her with your story (300 words or less) at rccseniorsconnection@gmail.com.
by Karen Vanon
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Collingwood Corner: The old Joyce bus loop by Loretta Houben Before the Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain station was built in the mid 1980s, the residents of Collingwood headed to the southeast corner of Joyce and Kingsway to catch the array of busses heading to downtown Vancouver, into Burnaby or down Joyce to Rupert Street. The loop was located behind the gas station and the 7/11 store. It was never located right at the corner, as some false claims declare.
Joyce Loop. Photographer unknown, photo from Nostalgic Vancouver Facebook Group 1947 Joyce Loop. Photo by Ted Clark Fonds, Richmond Archives
The proof is in the pudding! A few years ago (RCC News, April 2019), I wrote about the Home Gas station; Carleton Super Save, on that same corner in the 1930s. According to BC Directories, Vancou1970s Joyce Loop. Photo by D. Cooke ver Motors LTD station was built in 1930, then from 1931 until 1940, the Carleton Super Save was at 3304 Kingsway. From 1951 to 1954, Gomer Motors took over. Until 1955 Joyce and Kingsway Service Station was there. Econo station was in this location 1952 Joyce Loop. Photo by Ted Clark Fonds, Richmond Archives according to the 1974 photo included with this article. Loretta Houben is a long-time resident of Collingwood and contributor to the Another strong proof is photos. Ted Clark was a photographer deeply interested in the B.C. Electric Railway trams and the early bus systems in Vancouver. He took hundreds of photos that can be found in the Richmond Archives online, including the Joyce Loop. I find these photos fascinating, as I remember running to catch the #19 Stanley Park bus at 7:45 am each weekday. It left the loop every 10 or 15 minutes daily, turned onto Joyce and then left down Kingsway, heading all the way downtown. It stopped near Hastings and Granville where I exited to work at the United Kingdom building as a credit clerk in the late 1970s. When the Skytrain was built and began operating in 1986, the bus loop was moved to the Joyce Station at Joyce and Vanness on the west side. A new bus loop opened in August 2018 on the east side. The old bus loop property on Joyce was sold, and offices and stores were built there. Do you have memories or photos of this bus loop? We’d love to hear about them. Email rccnews-editorial@cnh.bc.ca
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Youth updates at Collingwood Neighbourhood House COMMUNITY NEWS The mission of this non-profit publication is to provide the residents, businesses and organizations of Renfrew/Collingwood with a medium for community communication. Paul Reid: staff writer and layout coordinator Lisa Symons: sales and distribution coordinator Julie Cheng: editorial coordinator
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by Ry Forsythe All Genders Group This new program out of Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) brings together gender-diverse youth and their allies for weekly meetups for peer-to-peer learning while discussing topics including gender in sports, gender in health (with a tour of the RISE Health Centre) and empowerment in the workplace. The youth enjoyed the new friendships and connections they’ve made with each other, the Youth Services team and RISE staff. They want to continue community activism, citing an interest adding a rainbow crosswalk to the community and attending Pride events this summer.
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2022 Peer 2 Peer Youth Showcase Peer 2 Peer is made up of youth volunteers, post-secondary mentors and staff who live and/or work within the Renfrew-Collingwood community. The youth-led, collaborative
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The All Genders Group plans to continue meeting in the summer and any interested participants can contact Ry Forsythe via mforsythe@ cnh.bc.ca for more information.
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program is a place for youth to feel empowered to create the change they would like to see and be in society. To celebrate the youth across CNH's various programs, on May 14 the Peer 2 Peer Program hosted the 2022 Peer 2 Peer Youth Showcase, which featured an opening presentation by local rapper Kalvonix, a dance performance by the Windermere Dance Club, games, raffle draws and plenty of food. The projects that the Peer 2 Peer youth have worked on since January include a health topics research study, an infographic on genderbased violence in the workplace, a documentary on gentrification and a social media info campaign on topics related to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Find event highlights on cnhyouth.com (under the Peer 2 Peer section) and on Instagram (@peer2peerprogram).
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This is a paid advertisement by Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver/ Dear Neighbours, Part of the charm of living in B.C. is getting to enjoy the wonders of our natural environment. For many of us that means looking forward to another camping season in our spectacular BC Parks. To help plan your next adventure there’s a new and improved reservation website which you can find at http://camping.bcparks.ca. B.C. Seeks Public Input on Consumer Experiences The province is launching an online public survey to help identify gaps in B.C.’s consumer protection laws and understand any effects they have on British Columbians. Input from people across the province is being sought on a wide range of consumer purchasing experiences with the goals of modernizing laws for the digital economy, protecting more vulnerable consumers, and ensuring the laws can be enforced effectively. Please consider taking a few minutes to share your feedback about buying products and services, which will help inform potential improvements to B.C.’s consumer protection laws. The consultations will close on June 13th, and are available in traditional and simplified Chinese, Punjabi, Tagalog and French. The survey link can be found here: https://feedback.engage.gov. bc.ca/698712 Improved Alert System for June Changes to the automated alert system will be in place by early June to notify residents of dangerously high temperatures like last year’s fatal heat dome. Alert Ready is a tool used by governments across the country to broadcast warnings on radio and television stations, as well as on compatible wireless devices. We’re expanding the Alert Ready system to include imminent threats from floods, wildfires, and extreme heat. The frequency of these emergencies is increasing due to climate change, and we’re making sure we have every tool at our disposal to keep people safe. Congratulations to High School Graduates Congratulations go out to all graduating students from Gladstone and Windermere Secondary Schools. A new chapter of adulthood begins as you head off to postsecondary, new job prospects, or perhaps a gap year to explore what opportunities lie ahead. This is an exciting time for all of you and your families and I wish you all the very best in your future endeavours. I am proud each year to sponsor scholarships for graduating students and look forward to attending this year’s graduation ceremonies! Lastly, if you have a community event that you wish to promote, my community office would be delighted to help spread the word. Please ask us for details on the types of events we can promote at 604-660-0314 or email adrian.dix.mla@leg.bca. My community office is open to provide services to constituents in person with appointments and via phone and email. Please give us a call at 604-6600314 or email us at adrian.dix.mla@leg.bc.ca, and we will get in touch with you as soon as we can. 聯絡辦 事處，請電郵 adrian.dix.mla@leg.bc.ca 或致電 604660-0314. 如欲親臨敬請預約。 Sincerely, Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway
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A-SLAM releases debut album Local musician ASLAM has released his debut album. The 4 U album has been three years in the making, he tells RenfrewCollingwood Community News. It is a blend of East meets West – heavy hiphop drums blended with Bhangra and Bollywood-inspired sounds, textures, themes and melodies. You can stream the seven-track 4 U album including one bonus track by searching this YouTube playlist: A-SLAM - 4U Album Official Audio + Lyrics (www.youtube. com/watch?v=1hDhfnzxhPw&list=PL ALuFv6t_M3X2gtZZ3m-RKe5HiqVvyJDA) You can also stream the album on your favourite platform here: http://hyperurl.co/aslam4U For the HQ mp3s chose “SoundCloud” and you will be able to download the tracks on to your computer.
Please drop A-SLAM a follow on your favourite platform If you want to support this project, just follow A-SLAM on Instagram and reshare any of his posts, or any of the songs you like direct from the steaming platform. If you create anything with his music please tag A-SLAM so he can reshare. https://www.instagram. com/hussein_dj_a_slam/
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ST. MARY’S SUMMER CAMP
Local artist Carmen Rosen receives BC Achievement Community Award by Julie Cheng
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St. Mary’s is excited to offer its first Summer Camp taught by experienced teachers. We are planning a wide range of engaging activities for children entering Grades 1-7 in September 2022. Carmen Rosen (2nd from left) celebrates her BC Achievement Community Award with longtime family and friends. Photo submitted
Questions about St. Mary’s Summer Camp send inquires to summercamp@stmary.bc.ca
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Renfrew-Collingwood artist Carmen Rosen was in Victoria to receive the BC Achievement Community Award on May 10, 2022. The award recognizes British Columbians who build better, stronger and more resilient communities. Carmen is the artistic director of Still Moon Arts Society and the force behind local projects such as the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival (now in its 20th year) , the Beaver Pond(er)ing Lodging living willow project, the Colour Me Local Dye Garden and Dyer’s Guild and Still Creek stewardship (which saw chum salmon return to Still Creek after 80 years). The book What Comes to Light: Sto-
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ries of Still Creek Lost and Found was published in 2017. “It was a great honour to receive the award on behalf of all the work we have done together as a community and it was very humbling to be in the company of amazing community advocates from across the province,” Carmen tells RCC News in an email. “It was lovely to be able to share the day with friends and community superstars Henry Lau, Emily Chan and Chitha Manoranjan as well as my mom Sheila Rosen, husband Alex Chisholm and longterm friends and mentors Terry Hunter, Savannah Walling, Susan Gordon and Paula Jardine.”
by Garry Moore
Some say love is kind. Others are not so sure I don’t know the truth about love. Mother of mine was very kind I suppose love is a summer flower that adorns the garden Now that I am old I ponder my days in search of poetry Much has been written of love. The Romantics come to mind Shakespeare gave us Romeo and Juliet T. S. Eliot offered The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock My father told me countless times that I was a wonderful boy. I loved him I do wonder to myself about hate and the injustice in the world I never planned for old age, but I might say I’m all right
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Gong Cha Renfrew
by Emily Tam
2887 East 12th Avenue and Renfrew 604-423-4995 m.facebook.com/gongcharenfrew/ Delivers on UberEats and DoorDash Gong Cha, the bubble tea chain, originated from Taiwan back in 2006 and has become a globally known chain since then, according to their website. There are many locations across Canada and the Lower Mainland, including one in our very own Renfrew-Collingwood, near the Renfrew SkyTrain station. Our branch recently acquired a new ice cream machine, and their team was gracious enough to invite several foodies to try out their new flavours. There are four flavours in total: matcha, Earl Grey milk tea, oreo and vanilla – but only two flavours are offered per day. I got to try matcha and Earl Grey milk tea, both delicious but catered to different palettes. My preference would be the matcha ice cream as it reminded me of a matcha mochi ice cream I’d eat as a child and used to be sold at T&T supermarket. That nostalgic feeling paired with their delicious bubble waffle definitely puts them near the top of my list of bubble tea chains I’d visit again, especially in the summer. My fellow foodie friends thought the matcha ice cream was quite sweet and preferred the Earl Grey. It had a well-rounded flavour and I would definitely recommend it to all the tea lovers out there.
Original egg wafflewith matcha ice cream combo, original egg waffle with Earl Grey milk tea ice The brown sugar oolong milk tea cream combo. is served both hot and cold, both equally tasty depending on how you are feeling in the day. I usually order cold bubble tea in the summer and hot bubble tea in the winter, which can be comparable to ordering steeped tea from Tim Hortons or milk teas at Hong Kong cafes. Gong Cha chains typically make drinks that are on the sweeter side and I tend to request 30% to 50% sugar instead of their regular sweetness. The next time I visit Gong Cha Renfrew, I would be interested in trying their flavoured bubble waffles because I only had the original one during this visit.
Picking up fully cooked bubble waffle.
Find more of Emily’s food reviews on her Instagram page, @hungrygirl_emily.
Matcha mango, brown sugar pearl oolong milk tea, peach smoothie with milk foam and coconut jelly, original egg waffle with matcha ice cream combo, original egg waffle with Earl Grey milk tea ice cream combo. Photos by Emily Tam
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RENFREW PARK COMMUNITY COMPLEX 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 2Y3 Complex Office: 604 257-8388 ext 1 Fax: 604 257-8392 Website: www.vancouver.ca/renfrewrec or www.renfrewcc.com Jointly operated by Renfrew Park Community Association and Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.
Looking for a cool off spot or even just something fun to do? Join us at any of the below parks for an afternoon of wading pools, games and crafts.
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Wednesday
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(2929 E. 22nd Ave)
Collingwood
11:30-4:30*
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(5275 McKinnon St.) (2750 E. 29th Ave)
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* No Wading Pool or Playgrounds—August 1st, 2022 ** Thursdays in July—Renfrew Wading Pool open until 6:00pm for Music in the Park
Bring a blanket or bring your beach chairs to enjoy our summer children’s concert series. Local performers are coming out to our park to share their wonderful talents with us over the month of July. All shows start at 6:00pm on Thursdays. Shows are free and seating is first come first serve (we just ask if you are brining chairs to be aware of people behind you). Too rushed to make dinner? Renfrew Park Youth will be hosting an evening cash only concession stand with pizza, hot-dogs, chips and pop and if all goes well, some cool treats like freezies and ice-cream bars to add to the festive feel. Concession will open at 5:00pm and will close at 6:30pm. The Renfrew Park Community Association is supporting this event, including the additional hours for the wading pool on performance nights. Bring on the sunny weather! (Rainy day plans will posted on our website and facebook page) July 7th—Children’s Entertainer— Come join a local children’s performer and sing, dance and bop along to all their great music and sounds. Once entertainment has been confirmed we will be updating our Website, Facebook page and you can search for it on the Vancouver Parks Board programregistration page, just search for Music in the Park. July 14th—Will Stroet of Will's Jams is a JUNO-nominated musician, nationally recognized educator and former CBC Kids TV star. His high-energy rock-pop music in English and French is full of witty wordplay and sing-along choruses, inspiring kids to be active, creative, caring and community-minded. July 21st—Meet Penny Pom Pom, a colourful ball of energy who embodies creative confidence and artistic freedom. Her multi-media show for young children is colourful, musical and interactive and focuses on the importance of creativity and self empowerment. Penny Pom Pom is excited by the world and finds inspiration to create art wherever life takes her in the form of song, dance, visual art and more! July 28th— Kung Jaadee— (Roberta Kennedy) is a professional storyteller, educator and published author belonging to the X̱ aayda (Haida), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations. She has performed at hundreds of festivals, schools and Aboriginal celebrations across Canada. She is the author of the popular children's books, Raven's Feast and Gifts from Raven (selected as a Local BC Book to Read), as well as curriculum textbooks, Haida Nation: Indigenous Communities in Canada and We Are Home.
I acknowledge that we are on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nation, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sel ̓íl ̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), where we live and work.
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CELEBRATING FATHERS by Sophia Han
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Happy Father’s Day, June 19
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Father’s Day is an occasion to celebrate the father figures in our lives. These people might be fathers, stepfathers, grandparents, fathers-in-law, uncles, older brothers and family friends.
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Being a father often means giving advice. Some examples of “fatherly advice” are “Put your best foot forward” or “A penny saved is a penny earned.” These sayings have been around for hundreds of years and are still used today.
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What advice did your father give you when you were growing up?
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Father’s Day around the world
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In Canada and the United States, the tradition of celebrating fathers in June has been around since the early 1900s, when many families honoured the fathers killed in World War I. However, Father’s Day did not become an official holiday in either country until the 1970s. In Spain, Italy and other Roman Catholic countries, fathers are celebrated on St. Joseph’s Feast Day in March. Interestingly, Taiwan celebrates Father’s Day in August. This is because the date (the 8th day of the 8th month, or “ba-ba”) sounds like the Mandarin word for “father.”
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For Father’s Day brunch, try the ube waffle from Liberte Cafe. Photo by Sophia Han
Canadians celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. It is not a public holiday, but many families take the opportunity to spend quality time together. Some popular options include brunch, dinner or outdoor activities like hiking or golfing. Whatever the activity, the important thing is to show appreciation for the people who raise us. Places to enjoy a Father’s Day brunch in RC Liberte Cafe & Restaurant 3670 Vanness Avenue
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VOCABULARY occasion – a special time giving advice – suggesting the best thing to do put your best foot forward – to try your best have been around – use have been around to talk about things that existed in the past and continue to exist growing up – the time you changed from a child to an adult since (date) – use since before a date to talk about when something first started in the past however – use however to contrast two things: “I like studying English. However, studying English is sometimes hard.” either – use either to talk about one of two things interestingly – use interestingly before a fact that is interesting take the opportunity – to use the chance to do something spend quality time – to do activities together in order to have a good relationship whatever (noun) – use whatever before a thing to say that the type of thing does not matter: “Whatever the weather, we will have a good time.”
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Registration for Summer Programs Now Open By Collingwood Neighbourhood House Children ages 6-12 can look forward to a summer of gymnastics, arts and crafts, and more in our summer programs, starting July 2022! These programs provide a fun and safe learning environment where they can play and beef up their skills and techniques in sports and the arts, while also meeting new friends. To sign up, please call 604-435-0323. Learn more about the programs’ health and safety guidelines by going to our website at cnh.bc.ca. Gymnastics Summer Camp Instructor: Lucinda Donaldson Ages 6 to 12 Monday - Friday, 9-4pm July 4-8; 11-15; 18-22; 25-29 August 2-5 (no class on August 1); 8-12; 15-19; 2226 Full day (9am-4pm): $150.00/week; $120 for first week of August Half-day (9am-12pm): $75/week; $60 for first week of August Maximum number of participants: 25 This camp, run by Gym Sense Gymnastics Education, will create an atmosphere of fun and excitement that encourages participants to safely learn new gymnastics skills and techniques. This program will educate, challenge, and entertain young children. Weather permitting, we will go outside to do fun and exciting field trips.
Rhythmic Gymnastics Instructor: Olympia Rhythmic Gymnastics Ages 6 to 12 Monday - Friday, 10am-3pm Week 1: August 2-5 Week 2: August 8-12 $120 for Week 1; $150 for Week 2 Maximum number of participants: 14 Everyone is welcome to immerse into the world of rhythm, graceful motion, and beauty. Camp practices will focus on flexibility and general physical fitness. We will be going outside after lunch to do exciting activities, weather permitting. Arts and Crafts Instructor: Julieta Hernandez Ages 6 to 9 Monday - Friday, 9:30am-3pm Week 1: July 4-8 Week 2: July 11-15 $140 full day Maximum number of participants: 12
Mixed Media Instructor: TBA Ages 7 to 12 Monday - Friday, 9:30am-3pm Week 1: August 2-5 Week 2: August 8-12 $120 for Week 1; $150 for Week 2 Maximum number of participants: 12 A fun and messy class of creation, learning, and making new friends. Acrylic painting, watercolour, painting, ink, printmaking, and more art techniques will be involved. The main project will be step-bystep, 3D mixed media creation. Come and have fun while creating masterpieces.
Children will learn a variety of visual art media, methods and contents in a free-flowing, fun environment where children can discover, experience and share the joy of the creative process. Techniques will include painting, collage, casting, relief and using recycled materials to create forms. Summer Sports Camp Instructor: Daniel Petkovic Ages 9 to 12 Monday - Friday, 1-3pm Week 1: August 2-5 (Soccer; no class on August 1) Week 2: August 8-12 (Basketball) Week 3: August 15-19 (Soccer) Week 4: August 22-26 (Basketball) $56.00 for Week 1; $70 for Week 2, 3, and 4 Maximum number of participants: 12
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A fun class for anyone who loves to play soccer and basketball. Learn to play the most beautiful game one week and learn how to improve your shooting and handles the next. This class will emphasize basic fundamentals and drills. Creative Writing Instructor: Rania Hatzioannou Ages 9-12 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am July 19, 21, 26, and 28 August 9, 11, 16, 18 $48 for four sessions Maximum number of participants: 14 This class is tailored to students who want to explore creative writing. The participants will be encouraged to share in several writing projects including fiction and non-fiction. The aim is to improve writing, grammar, and public speaking skills. No supplies are provided or shared: students must bring their own pencils, erasers, and sharpener. This class includes homework assignments. Must have an email address and access to internet at home.
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JUNE 2022 2022 February Collingwood BIA Expansion Meeting - Rescheduled
Happy Lunar New Year – 2022 Year of the How would you like to see the Collingwood BIA expand to the Tiger commercial properties along Joyce Street from Euclid to
Chinese Lunar New Yearare – February Wellington Street? If you a property12 owner or business operator along we invite come out Collingwood willJoyce haveStreet the return of theyou liontodancers visitto an information evening to learn more about the Collingwood th businesses on February 19 between 11:30 am. – 1:30p.m. Business Improvement Association and what being a part of the We invite you toRefreshments join in the parade and celebrating theavailable. Year of the BIA will entail. and light snacks will be Tiger. To register email: angela@shopcollingwood.ca or call To register your business contact Angela at 604.639.4403. anglea@shopcollingwood.ca
Covid – Updates: Covid – Updates: Covid protocols and Provincial Health Orders are continuing to All businesses COVID-19 Plans.the B.C.news employers change, andmust we reinstate encourage youSafety to follow andwill goonce to the again be required to perform an assessment and address protective controls for website frequently www.2.gov.bc.ca
ComingComing Events Events June 14 1 February BIA Expansion Meeting Chinese Lunar New Year 6:00 – 8:00p.m. @ Collingwood February 2 Neighbourhood House Ground Hog Day June 19 February 12 Father’s Day Chinese New Year Lion Dance Juneteenth 11a.m. – 1p.m. June 21 February 14 Summer Solstice Valentine’s Day Aboriginal Day February 21 Family Day
their workplaces in their Plans, and can include:
• permitting workers to work remotely or from home, if possible,
rd 10am-12pm • facilitating workers to stay at home they are feeling ill, Joyce Street Clean Up Party – April 23when
• placement of physical barriers between workers, when possible,
Collingwood Daystoiszone-based here again in full force. Our community • return access to worksites, hasn’t be able to celebrate Days at it’s fullest since • reducing crowdingCollingwood and mixing among workers in the workplace, 2019. Even• with theand rain wewashing had many families come out on cleaning hand procedures • requiring facePark. masks when in all common areas. Festival Day at Gaston WorkSafe BC has updated itsrdSafety Plan Planning Tool. will bring activities, , Collingwood Days Between July 15th – 23 workshops, movie nights, and ending with a full day festival atto Covid protocols and Provincial Health Orders are continuing Gaston Look for the ad in to this issue. change,Park. and we encourage you follow the news and go to the
website frequently www.2.gov.bc.ca
If you’d like to participate as in International Market, Sponsor or Volunteer to www.collingwooddays.com Love yourgo City – Vancouver The City of Vancouver has 22 BIAs representing diverse commercial the month February, theinVancouver We are also areas. lookingFor for some FoodofTrucks to join as well. Call BIA Partnership will be showcasing the treasures in our beautiful 604.639.4403. city. Check out on social media: #loveyourcity for information on contests and giveaways throughout the city. Visit the Clock Tower at the Mel Tobias Plaza (Joyce and Kingsway) for a photo op with the many hearts. Tell us what you love most about the City. Collingwood Micro Improvement Grants – Deadline March 4, 2022 The Covid Micro Grants helped over 20 businesses earlier this year and the CBIA is extending the program. Grants up to $1,000 are available to businesses to make improvements to their exterior and interior. For more information email info@shopcollingwood.ca or clink link tofor theBusiness! application: Shop Collingwood! It’son good https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds: US:d0ebd86d-ec97-4de1-9a77-31554f422a63
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