麻豆传媒映画firefighters will be panhandling with their boots this Saturday (Sept. 15) as part of a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Members of 麻豆传媒映画Fire Fighters Union, Local 18, will be accepting cash donations dropped into their work boots from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the intersections of Robson and Thurlow, Robson and Burrard, Granville and Broadway Street, Broadway and Commercial Drive. Since 1954, Canadian Fire Fighters have been helping fight the battle against muscular dystrophy (MS)-a group of over 150 types of neuromuscular disorders characterized by the wasting away of muscle groups.
OLYMPIC PORTIONS
Six chefs will be competing for title of B.C.'s next top chef this fall at the 2012 Gold Medal Plates competition, an annual fundraiser for the Canadian Olympic Committee. The winner of the Nov. 16 event at the Westin Bayshore Hotel will then represent the province at the Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna next February.
Angus An (Maenam), Joe Campo (The Westin Bayshore), Quang Dang (West Restaurant + Bar), David Gunawan (Wildebeest), Lee Humphries (C Restaurant) and Taryn Wa (Savoury Chef Foods) will take on top chefs from Kelowna, Oliver, Penticton and Tofino.
Over the past six years, Gold Medal Plates competitions have raised more than $6 million for the Canadian Olympic Foundation. Sprint kayaker Adam van Koeverden, whose Olympic medals include one gold, two silvers and a bronze, will emcee the event, and more than 25 Olympians will be there filling their plates. Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy will provide the musical entertainment. For tickets or more information, call 604-646-3566 or visit goldmedalplates.com.
MUSEUM MENTION
The 麻豆传媒映画Maritime Museum has made the top 10 list of Marine Insight magazine's best maritime museums list.
The leading pelagic publication describes the local treasure trove of aquatic achievements thusly: "Built as a commemoration to the city's centenary, the 麻豆传媒映画Maritime Museum boasts of various relevant and important Canadian maritime artefacts. In its almost six decades of operation, the museum has played an important role to provide full satiation to the marine enthusiasts' desire to explore more about the domain."
The naval-gazing seaside attraction on False Creek joins the likes of the San Diego Maritime Museum, Sydney Maritime Museum, and England's National Maritime Museum as one of the finest facilities of its kind from across the seven seas.
"This is a wonderful acknowledgement of the quality of our 麻豆传媒映画Maritime Museum, its collection and of the depth of our maritime heritage in the North West," said executive director Simon Robinson in a release.
KICKSTAND KICK-OFF
A new non-profit bike space kickstarts on Friday (Sept. 14) underneath Astorino's Catering (1739 Venables St.).
Operating in tandem with the Britannia Community Centre, East Van Kickstand will offer drop-in work space for underprivileged Vancouverites to keep their bicycles rolling.
Run by skilled volunteer bike mechanics, Kickstand's plan is to empower cyclists and potential cyclists with mechanical skills and provide an accessible, inclusive workspace for cycle enthusiasts of all ages.
The grand opening event takes place from 2 to 6 p.m. includes a public BBQ, kids' activities, cake, bike blender smoothies, workshops and an official chain-breaking ceremony to laucnh the new service.
