It's finally summer! For real this time. The sun is due to be out all weekend and that means beach or patio time! What are your plans for the weekend?

Friday, July 6, 2012

VPL Summer Book Sale
10:00 am-9:00 am
Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street - Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms, Lower Level 
Lots of fiction for your summer reading plus DVDs, gardening, cooking, travel, children's and multilingual material. Items available will be refreshed throughout the sale hours. Priced from .55 to 2.50. All sales are final. 

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Hastings Sunrise, 2620 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Hastings North BIA and Hastings Sunrise CPC team up every year to organize a community event in July.  Held in the Sunrise Square Parking Lot (2500 Franklin St), this community event includes, street hockey, cultural shows, live performances, delicious food, a safety fair, carnival, games, face painting, a food bank and much more. Everyone is welcome to this event.

MEC PaddleFest Vancouver
10:00am - 5:00pm
Jericho Sailing Centre Association, 1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver
MEC Paddlefest is an urban celebration of all things paddlesport related. Whether you’re a beginner who’s never been in a boat, or an expert paddler looking to fine-tune your skills, there are plenty of learning opportunities both on water, and on land. Come make a splash with us at MEC Paddlefest Vancouver.

In My Life, Pearl of the Orient - Hong Kong
11:00am - 9:00pm
Aberdeen Centre, Central Atrium, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond
Get ready to be swept away on a journey to Hong Kong, Pearl of the Orient - without leaving the city!  See a LEGO® Skyline of the Iconic Victoria Harbour created by one of 13 LEGO® Certified Professional, Canada’s only Robin Sather. View historic photos & multimedia art exhibition show. Mini Showcase of Traditional Street Food Stalls, Ride the Rickshaw Photo Attraction, In My Life Musical Fountain Show and more!

This is East Van Book Launch
7:00pm
Interurban Gallery, 1 East Hastings, Vancouver
Come celebrate the launch of TIEV's 2nd book and 1st gallery show. Books available as soon as doors open. All images in the show available for purchase. $160 each with $150 of the proceeds going to the photographer and $10 to our host The Interurban Gallery (which is a non-profit / volunteer run community art space). First come first served, cash only. Jeremy Schmidt of Black Mountain will be DJ-ing all night long & wine and beer will be available for purchase.

Sunday, July 8, 2012