Urban Vancouver

MiLan Metis Healing Art Project - MMHAP

By earthmilan on July 8, 2008 - 12:12pm

MiLan Metis Healing Art Project - MMHAP - MiLan Art Ltd. presents evolved Canadian Metis Art/Accessories at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Main Branch on Georgia Street D/T Vancouver from July 1st. until September 30th. 2008 www.milanart.ca

Sins of the City Walking Tour

By cognoscento on July 8, 2008 - 9:06pm

This two hour walking tour--run by the Vancouver Police Museum--takes participants through the oldest parts of Vancouver, exploring the early (and roguish) history of our city. Covering ten city blocks, the tour visits numerous locations, including the site of one of Vancouver’s oldest brothel districts, the location of the city’s first saloon as well as the first police station (and jail). Opium dens, gambling houses and beer parlors are also featured topics of the tour. Tour runs every Wednesday at 2pm and Friday and Saturday at 4pm until October 1, 2008.

$15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. 24 hours advanced reservation required. Call 604-665-3346 or visit vancouverpolicemuseum.ca for information or to make a reservation.

Fit Camp Functional Circuit Training Series

By kinesiologists.ca on July 14, 2008 - 6:57pm

Kinesiologists.ca Fit Camp Functional Circuit Training Series

What: Come join us for our new high-intensity, motivating workouts designed to make you sweat while having fun in a group environment. Our trained kinesiologists, will take you through a series of exercises geared towards core training, muscular strength and endurance, power training, agility, and quickness.

Where: Kinesiologists.ca Kitsilano clinic @ 101-2025 West Broadway.

When: Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:00am-10:00am. Rain or shine!
Why: Why not?!!!
Who: Our team of kinesiologists have the knowledge base from a four year university education.
How: Purchase 10 sessions for $175.00 or 20 sessions for $300.00. We also welcome drop-ins for $20.00 per session.

2nd Annual Slow Food Cycle Tour Agassiz

By Christina_Beaudoins on July 16, 2008 - 1:44pm

Come to Agassiz (8km from Harrison Hot springs) on Saturday, August 9th to participate in a self-guided bicycle ride following the popular Circle Farm Tour.  Embark on a leisurely cycle and learn more about local food production.  Riding your bicycle, you will get to experience and taste local food products produced close to home, while getting to know and supporting your local farmers. 

Inspired by the success of Slow Food Cycle Sunday Pemberton and the popular Circle Farm Tour, SLOW FOOD Vancouver and the farmers of Agassiz are hosting this culinary adventure that will explore ten farms.  Some farms will be open to the public for this day only.  For example, you will have a rare glimpse of a large commercial dairy farm, and visit a sustainable land-based salmon farm.  You'll also visit a farm that grows 20 different varieties of garlic and another that makes unique artisan cheeses.

Many stops will feature special events, guided tours around specialty farms, and gourmet foods prepared with crops from Agassiz producers to sample and purchase. 

More info and registration at: http://www.slowfoodvancouver.com/index.php/AgassizTour

Strength Training Class

By energygroup on July 30, 2008 - 11:05am

Energy Group Fitness is Vancouver’s gym alternative. Our awesome instructors are going to make you sweat! Each class will increase your endurance, strength, cardio and self-esteem regardless of your size, age or fitness level! We’re a drop-in group fitness studio offering men and women an energetic, social and fun atmosphere.

All we do is group fitness! So if you like group fitness, want to try something new or want to change up your fitness routine, then check out our schedule and join us for one of our amazing classes! Try Group POWER® - “This class kicks booty!” says one of our members!

Getting started is easy! There are no long-term membership fees, time consuming guided tours, or heavy-duty sales pitches. We figure life is already busy enough, so working out should be the stress-free and enjoyable part of your day!

Join us! We're located at 1555 West 7th Ave studio 227.

Phone: 64.716.3704
Website: www.energygroupfitness.ca

Pimp My Blog: grow your readership

By raincoaster on July 31, 2008 - 2:46pm

Pimp My Blog is practical tips and tools for increasing your readership and influence, and applies to any blogging platform (with the exception of Tumblr, which is really only good for talking to the voices inside your head in my opinion).

It includes a very basic intro to social media like Facebook and Myspace for promotion additionally. I'll be teaching this one on Saturday, August 9th. This is a $150 course, also from 10-2. There are only eight places in each session, because it is quite intensive and hands-on.

Note that you must already have a blog of some kind, as we will be working directly on the blog during the class. If you'd rather practice on a throwaway blog, just register one at Wordpress.com or Blogger.com. Tumblr will NOT work with these tips without serious programming in advance.

Contact bloggingclasses AT gmail DOT com to register.

http://raincoaster.com

Get Fit this Fall :: Try Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp

By RCFAdmin on August 3, 2008 - 12:00am

WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP - Sept 2008 Registration Now Open
Presented by Raz Chan Fitness and Mobile Personal Training

Back to work, back to school, back to fitness. Work off those summer months with our popular Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp this September! Whether you're a new Bootcamp participant or returning from a summer break, experience a total body workout with partner drills, core ab exercises, squats to tone the lower body, and more. Suitable for all fitness levels. View video clips and photos of previous Bootcamp classes at http://www.razchanfitness.com.

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
All Bootcamps are 3x/week (12 sessions). Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates. Participants are required to come to class with handwraps and cardio boxing gloves.

*Note: All Saturday classes take place at 2875 St. Georges St. (near Fraser & Kingsway). Please view our online

FAQs for questions on our registration policy, missed classes, refunds, etc. at http://www.razchanfitness.com/links

VANCOUVER-WEST SIDE – select from three time slots
Class runs from Sept. 3 to Sept. 29/08
4588 Clancy Loranger Way

Mon/Wed/Fri - 5 pm to 6 pm

or

Mon/Wed/Fri - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

or

Mon/Wed – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm + Saturday – 10:30 am to 11:30 am

BURNABY – CENTRAL – select from two time slots

7th GRAND Wedding Show September 13 & 14, 2008

By vikassingh on August 9, 2008 - 8:55pm

Eye candy for brides and grooms, family and friends wanting to get a head start in planning a celebration of a life time! Whether you had a Valentine's Engagement, Spring Thing or Summer Engagement: now is the perfect time to begin planning for the big day. The latest trends, designs and a wedding fashion show unlike any other in the city.Come see for yourself why thousands of couples make their way to Vancouver's Autumn Wedding Spectacular - the 7th Grand Wedding Show! 4 shows: 2 days.September 13 & 14, 2008.

For tickets and more information visit GrandWeddingShow.com

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