Following the Feb. 28 death from cancer of former Vision 麻豆传媒映画councillor and mayoral candidate Jim Green, there was a huge outpouring of grief from family, colleagues, friends and even strangers. But at the time there was no public service for Green, as well known for his dry sense of humour and pork pie hat as for his decades of community work and activism. Finally, a public memorial has been organized to honour Green. Its April 14 at the Orpheum Theatre from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., but anyone wanting to attend is asked to RSVP to [email protected] or jim.eventbrite.com. This is one event Id RSVP to soonthe seats will quickly be reserved. The service is open to everyone, but please note the memorial and all attending will be filmed. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Greens memory is asked to give to The CultchThe Jim Green Fund, 1895 Venables St., Vancouver, B.C., V5L 2H6. Meanwhile the park board is finalizing plans to name a public space after Green, possibly Trillium North Park in Strathcona. Condolences and memories may be sent to [email protected].
Kitsilano, Cambie, Robson
Whole Foods Market locations across the city are inviting shoppers to trade in one of their chemical-based cleaning products for an environmentally friendly version thats 100 per cent natural. Whole Foods has teamed up with AspenClean for its third annual product swap with a goal to remove as many chemical-based cleaners as possible from 麻豆传媒映画homes. Last years efforts resulted in the disposal of more than 2,000 bottles of harmful cleaning products. The free swap takes place Earth Day, April 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. at all of the locations. Before you go cleaning out the space under your sink, please note its one swap per participant.
Downtown
The Gathering Place is the place to be April 19 for an annual art show with a focus on the Downtown South community. More than 100 pieces of art, including paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery and mixed-media works will be on display. The show is April 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 609 Helmcken.
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Now you see it, now you dont. The Pacific Spirit Park Society and Metro 麻豆传媒映画have organized an event April 14 called Take Another Look, which encourages children to search for clues to the whereabouts of Snowberry the Mouse while following a trail along the forest floor. Adults have their own challenge as theyre tasked with locating ecological features in the park. The free event is for all ages. Meet by Southlands School on Camosun Street between 37th and 39th avenues. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. To find out about other Metro 麻豆传媒映画programs, visit the events calendar at metrovancouver.org.
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