Feb 08, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

It's Now or Never: Langara College Community Lecture
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms
Times up folks. Peter Prontzos explains how we have to drastically change the way that we think and act now if we are to avoid a host of catastrophes, including environmental devastation, increasing poverty and greater conflict. As anthropologist Marvin Harris understood, we have to get beyond our mystified consciousness and develop both self-knowledge and social knowledge. And then act. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Langara College, www.langara.bc.ca)
Date: Wednesday Feb 08, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Communications 604-331-4044

Feb 08, 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Incite @ VPL: Tess Gallagher & Merilyn Simonds
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
You are invited to an evening with Tess Gallagher and Merilyn Simonds. American poet, playwright and author Tess Gallagher will read from her latest collection of poems, "Midnight Lantern." Tess is the recipient of two National Endowment of the Arts awards and the Maxine Cushing Gray Foundation award, as well as a fellowship from the Guggenheim Foundation. Canadian journalist, novelist and gardener Merilyn Simonds will read from her collection of essays, "A New Leaf: Growing with my Garden." Merilyns previous works have been nominated for the Governor Generals Literary Award for Non-Fiction, translated into several languages, adapted for the stage, and named in multiple literary top ten lists. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Vancouver International Writers Festival)
Date: Wednesday Feb 08, 2012
Vancouver Public Library

Feb 13, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Psychology of Passion
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alma VanDusen Room
Join us for a public lecture about passion passion in love, work, play and life. Learn the Fighter method to overcome your fears and start leading the life you want to live. Presented by Patrick Myers, Ph.D., registered psychologist. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by the British Columbia Psychological Association)
Date: Monday Feb 13, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044

Feb 14, 2012
9:30 AM

Regular Council
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Feb 14, 2012
Agenda and Minutes

Feb 14, 2012
1:30 PM

City Finance and Services
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Feb 14, 2012

Feb 14, 2012
to Mar 01, 2012
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Lifestory: Memoir Writing for Seniors
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Morris J. Wosk Board Room
History does not solely belong to historians, but to anyone who remembers and to those who write their history down. Memoir writing is not something you have to be rich or famous or powerful to do, you just have to do it. Join award-winning author Ivan E. Coyote for a six-part writing workshop for seniors. Held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 14 to March 1. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register, please send a very brief sample of your writing (max 500 words) to programs@vpl.ca This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library.
Date: Tuesday Feb 14, 2012 to Thursday Mar 01, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Community Relations Librarian 604-331-4041

Feb 14, 2012
7:30 PM

Business Licence Hearing - CANCELLED
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Feb 14, 2012

Feb 15, 2012
9:30 AM

Planning, Transportation and Environment - CANCELLED
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Wednesday Feb 15, 2012

Feb 16, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #2: Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Pet
NEPP Workshops
Location: Roundhouse Community Centre - 181 Roundhouse Mews
We have all witnessed the recent earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand, Haiti and Chile and have seen first hand the devastation caused by these earthquakes. Living in Vancouver, we too could be faced with a major earthquake, yet few of us take the necessary steps to ensure our families are prepared. The key to better surviving a disaster is to ensure you and your family are prepared before the disaster strikes. But what about pets? We saw in Hurricane Katrina that people refused to evacuate if they were not able to take their pets with them. Don't let this happen to you. This session will cover the supplies you should have on hand, how to make your home safe, what to do if you are evacuated and other key steps in developing your family and pet emergency plan. Cost: Free
Date: Thursday Feb 16, 2012
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: 604.713.1800

Feb 16, 2012
7:30 PM

Court of Revision (BIA)
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Thursday Feb 16, 2012
Agenda and Minutes

Feb 22, 2012
9:30 AM

Business Licence Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Wednesday Feb 22, 2012

Feb 22, 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Incite @ VPL: Anne DeGrace, Robert Hough, Richard Wagamese
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. George, Alice MacKay Room
You are invited to an evening with BC author Anne DeGrace as she discusses her newest novel, "Flying with Amelia." This evening also features novelist Robert Hough and award-winning Ojibway author and storyteller Richard Wagamese. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. This event is co-sponsored by Vancouver International Writers Festival, www.writersfest.bc.ca)
Date: Wednesday Feb 22, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Development Department 604-331-4044

Feb 23, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

First Nation's Rights: The Gap Between Law and Practice - Seeking Justice Elsewhere
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
Robert Morales will discuss the Hulquminum Treaty Groups land claim case, focused on southern Vancouver Island. Years of negotiation hampered by myriad political mandates led the Hulquminum people to seek justice elsewhere - from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Lawyer's Rights Watch Canada, Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group and Amnesty International).
Date: Thursday Feb 23, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044

Feb 25, 2012
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Earthquake Preparedness - Be Prepared Not Scared
NEPP Workshops
Location: Britannia Community Centre - 1661 Napier Street
We have all witnessed the recent earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand, Haiti and Chile and have seen first hand the devastation caused by these earthquakes. Living in Vancouver, we too could be faced with a major earthquake, yet few of us take the necessary steps to ensure our families are prepared. This session will teach you how to be prepared for any emergency or disaster you may be faced with. You will learn personal and family preparedness, how to develop a family emergency plan, how to perform a home hazard hunt and how to prepare for your pets. Cost: Free
Date: Saturday Feb 25, 2012
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: 604.718.5800

Feb 27, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Mighty Jerome: Film Screening
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
Join us for movie night at the library! Mighty Jerome by acclaimed filmmaker Charles Officer is the story of the rise, fall and redemption of Harry Jerome, Canadas most record-setting track and field star. Gorgeous monochrome imagery, impassioned interviews and astonishing archival footage are used to tell the compelling story of what Harry Jeromes university coach, the legendary Bill Bowerman, called the greatest comeback in track and field history. Special guest Selwyn Jacob, producer of the film, will answer audience questions. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by the National Film Board of Canada)
Date: Monday Feb 27, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044

Feb 27, 2012
7:30 PM

Public Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Monday Feb 27, 2012

Feb 28, 2012
9:30 AM

Regular Council
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Feb 28, 2012

Feb 28, 2012
1:30 PM

City Finance and Services
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Feb 28, 2012

Feb 29, 2012
9:30 AM

Planning, Transportation and Environment
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Wednesday Feb 29, 2012

Feb 29, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Past Now: Photographic Images by Florence Roy - Langara College Community Lecture
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Room
Florence Roy describes how we are attached to the present and look to the future but we revere the Parthenon and Machu Pichu. We commemorate weddings, heroism, life as it was. Join us for an essay in photos. The 58th Langara College Community Lecture series is presented by current and retired Langara faculty. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Langara College, http://www.langara.bc.ca)
Date: Wednesday Feb 29, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044

Feb 29, 2012
6:00 PM

Special Council - 2012 Operating Budget (speakers)
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Wednesday Feb 29, 2012

Feb 29, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Opera Speaks Series
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice Mackay Room
Opera Speaks is an award-winning series of free public forums on themes and issues arising from the seasons operas. In these fascinating and lively sessions, esteemed writers, academics, practitioners, artists and other creative thinkers engage in penetrating discussion and dialogue that deepen the connections between the operas stories and our lives. Topic for the February 29 talk to be announced. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Vancouver Opera, http://www.vpl.ca)
Date: Wednesday Feb 29, 2012
Vancouver Public Library

Mar 01, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Lifestory: Reading Our Memoirs
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
History does not solely belong to historians, but to anyone who remembers and to those who write their history down. Join award-winning author Ivan E. Coyote for an evening of local talent as she hosts the wonderful results of a seniors writing workshop. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library)
Date: Thursday Mar 01, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044

Mar 01, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Earthquake Preparedness - Be Prepared Not Scared
NEPP Workshops
Location: Hastings Community Centre - 3096 East Hastings Street
We have all witnessed the recent earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand, Haiti and Chile and have seen first hand the devastation caused by these earthquakes. Living in Vancouver, we too could be faced with a major earthquake, yet few of us take the necessary steps to ensure our families are prepared. This session will teach you how to be prepared for any emergency or disaster you may be faced with. You will learn personal and family preparedness, how to develop a family emergency plan, how to perform a home hazard hunt and how to prepare for your pets. Cost: Free
Date: Thursday Mar 01, 2012
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: 604.718.6222

Mar 05, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Getting Started in Children's Books
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms
Interested in writing or illustrating books for young readers? Join seven professional childrens authors and illustrators to find out how they broke into this exciting and competitive field and how they built their careers. Audience members will have a chance to ask questions and get practical information on such topics as how to improve your work, what agents do, what to look for in a book contract and what the financial rewards are. Featuring: Denise Jaden, Julie Lawson, Jacqueline Pearce, Ellen Schwartz, David J. Smith, Max Tell and Kathryn Shoemaker. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by the Children's Writers & Illustrators of British Columbia Society)
Date: Monday Mar 05, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044

Mar 05, 2012
7:30 PM

Special Council (2012 Operating Budget - Decision)
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Monday Mar 05, 2012

Mar 06, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Earthquake Preparedness - Be Prepared Not Scared
NEPP Workshops
Location: Kerrisdale Community Centre - 5851 West Boulevard
We have all witnessed the recent earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand, Haiti and Chile and have seen first hand the devastation caused by these earthquakes. Living in Vancouver, we too could be faced with a major earthquake, yet few of us take the necessary steps to ensure our families are prepared. This session will teach you how to be prepared for any emergency or disaster you may be faced with. You will learn personal and family preparedness, how to develop a family emergency plan, how to perform a home hazard hunt and how to prepare for your pets. Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday Mar 06, 2012
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: 604.257.8100

Mar 07, 2012
9:30 AM

Business Licence Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Wednesday Mar 07, 2012

Mar 07, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Earthquake Preparedness - Be Prepared Not Scared
NEPP Workshops
Location: False Creek Community Centre - 1318 Cartwright Street
We have all witnessed the recent earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand, Haiti and Chile and have seen first hand the devastation caused by these earthquakes. Living in Vancouver, we too could be faced with a major earthquake, yet few of us take the necessary steps to ensure our families are prepared. This session will teach you how to be prepared for any emergency or disaster you may be faced with. You will learn personal and family preparedness, how to develop a family emergency plan, how to perform a home hazard hunt and how to prepare for your pets. Cost: Free
Date: Wednesday Mar 07, 2012
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: 604.257.8195

Mar 07, 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Incite @ VPL: Steven Price and Julie Bruck
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
Please join us for an evening with BC author Steven Price as he reads from his new collection of poetry "Omens in the Year of the Ox" and poet Julie Bruck shares her latest work, "Monkey Ranch." Steven Price's "Omens in the Year of the Ox" is part of a long-lived struggle to address the mysteries that both surround and inhabit us. It draws together moments both contemporary and historical, ranging from Herodotus to Augustine of Hippo, from a North American childhood to Greek mythology. "Monkey Ranch has all the antic sensuality and thrilling precision weve come to expect from Julie Brucks work. This volume has a pitch-perfect elegance that calms the ruckus just long enough for us to glimpse the vulnerability of everyone involved. Monkey Ranch is like the best sort of letter from a friendfull of gossip, lively observation, and serious wit." --Sharon Thesen (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Vancouver International Writers Festival)
Date: Wednesday Mar 07, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Development Department 604-331-4044

Mar 08, 2012
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Earthquake Preparedness - Be Prepared Not Scared
NEPP Workshops
Location: Thunderbird Community Centre - 2311 Cassiar Street
We have all witnessed the recent earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand, Haiti and Chile and have seen first hand the devastation caused by these earthquakes. Living in Vancouver, we too could be faced with a major earthquake, yet few of us take the necessary steps to ensure our families are prepared. This session will teach you how to be prepared for any emergency or disaster you may be faced with. You will learn personal and family preparedness, how to develop a family emergency plan, how to perform a home hazard hunt and how to prepare for your pets. Cost: Free
Date: Thursday Mar 08, 2012
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: 604.713.1818

Mar 09, 2012
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Home Energy Loan Program Presentation
City of Vancouver - Events
Location: Renfrew Community Centre, 2929 22 Avenue East
You are invited to learn about the new Home Energy Loan Program! The City partnered with Vancity to provide low interest loans to Vancouver homeowners (single-family and duplex) for energy efficiency renovations. During the session well explain how homeowners can: Find out how energy efficient your home currently is and how much more efficient it can be, Get unbiased and professional advice on what you can do to save energy and reduce utility costs, Apply for up to $16,000 in low-interest loans to improve your houses insulation, weatherization, furnaces and boilers, Access up to $4700 in grants from the provincial LiveSmart BC program and up to $4600 in grants from the federal ecoENERGY program. The target audience for the workshops is Vancouver owners of single family homes or duplexes, although all are welcome to attend. RSVP at http://energyloan.eventbrite.com
Date: Friday Mar 09, 2012
Contact: Javier Landaeta 6043740507

Mar 09, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Cafe Champlain
City of Vancouver - Events
Location: Champlain Heights Community Centre
Enjoy an intimate evening at Champlain's own Coffee House. Featuring original songs and poetry in a magical combination of Latin,Reggae and Rumba from The Rio Samaya Band also known as Pancho and Sal. Donations accepted at the door.
Date: Friday Mar 09, 2012
Contact: Maggie Vasicek 604-718-6575

Mar 10, 2012
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Seed Swap
City of Vancouver - Events
Location: 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5M 2Y3
Seeds are the heart of our food systems. Help us protect and support diversity in local gardens; come and check out open-pollinated, untreated seeds that are grown without herbicides or pesticides. Youll find fruit, flower, and veggie varieties. We welcome trades or donations of pesticide-free, non-GMO seeds from your own garden! Sat Mar 10 10:00-2:00pm Food Security Institute FREE
Date: Saturday Mar 10, 2012
Contact: Cheryl Palidda 604- 257-8388 -Ext 3

Mar 14, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Langara College Community Lecture Series
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms
Barack Obama promised change in US politics. He hinted at a more egalitarian, less militaristic society with more social justice. There is a strong argument that not only have these goals not been realised, but that they would be impossible to achieve in present-day US society. An analysis will consider the situation by reviewing US political history and US political culture. The Langara College Community Lecture series is presented by current and retired Langara College faculty. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Langara College)
Date: Wednesday Mar 14, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: 604-331-4044

Mar 15, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Earthquake Preparedness - Be Prepared Not Scared
NEPP Workshops
Location: Douglas Park Community Centre - 801 West 22nd Avenue
We have all witnessed the recent earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand, Haiti and Chile and have seen first hand the devastation caused by these earthquakes. Living in Vancouver, we too could be faced with a major earthquake, yet few of us take the necessary steps to ensure our families are prepared. This session will teach you how to be prepared for any emergency or disaster you may be faced with. You will learn personal and family preparedness, how to develop a family emergency plan, how to perform a home hazard hunt and how to prepare for your pets. Cost: Free
Date: Thursday Mar 15, 2012
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: 604.257.8130

Mar 20, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Home Energy Loan Program Presentation
City of Vancouver - Events
Location: Renfrew Community Centre, 2929 22 Avenue East
You are invited to learn about the new Home Energy Loan Program! The City partnered with Vancity to provide low interest loans to Vancouver homeowners (single-family and duplex) for energy efficiency renovations. During the session well explain how homeowners can: Find out how energy efficient your home currently is and how much more efficient it can be, Get unbiased and professional advice on what you can do to save energy and reduce utility costs, Apply for up to $16,000 in low-interest loans to improve your houses insulation, weatherization, furnaces and boilers, Access up to $4700 in grants from the provincial LiveSmart BC program and up to $4600 in grants from the federal ecoENERGY program. The target audience for the workshops is Vancouver owners of single family homes or duplexes, although all are welcome to attend. RSVP at http://energyloan.eventbrite.com
Date: Tuesday Mar 20, 2012
Contact: Javier Landaeta 6043740507

Mar 21, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #3: Apartment Living
NEPP Workshops
Location: Coal Harbour Community Centre - 480 Broughton Street
Many sessions offered for emergency preparedness focus on people who live in houses, yet this is not relevant for many people living in Vancouver. This session addresses the unique challenges that people living in apartments or condominiums face when preparing for emergencies or disasters. We have all witnessed the recent earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand and have seen the devastation caused. Living in Vancouver, we too could be faced with an earthquake, yet few of us take the necessary steps to ensure that we are prepared. This session will guide you through the preparation process by covering what is required to develop your emergency plan, how to conduct a "home hazard hunt" as well as what to do when an earthquake strikes while you are living in an apartment or strata.
Date: Wednesday Mar 21, 2012
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: 604.718.8222

Mar 21, 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Incite @ VPL: Tamara Faith Berger, Anakana Schofield and Ben Wood
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
An evening with Tamara Faith Berger, discussing her third novel "Maidenhead." She will be joined by Anakana Schofield and Ben Wood as they read from their debut novels, "Malarky" and "The Bellwether Revivals." Tamara Faith Berger's third novel "Maidenhead" traverses the desperate, wild spaces of a teenage girls self-consciousness. Anakana Schofield's "Malarky", brilliantly drawn in the cadences of contemporary Ireland, is an absolutely peerless tour-de-force. Part Secret History, part Brideshead Revisited for the 21st century, Ben Wood's "The Bellwether Revivals" is a page-turning, romantic, eerie tale of genius and, possibly, madness. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by the Vancouver International Writers Festival)
Date: Wednesday Mar 21, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044

Mar 26, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Out of the Blue: The Nature and Treatment of Clinical Depression
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms
Depression is one of the most significant public health challenges in Canada. It is, by some measures the single largest cause of long-term disability in the country. But what is it, exactly? What causes it? Is it really just a biochemical imbalance? And, most importantly, how do we treat it? What can someone do on their own to prevent or help overcome the problem? In this talk psychologist and author Dr. Randy Paterson sheds light on this complex disorder, and on some basic self-care strategies that turn out to be surprisingly potent. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Changeways Clinic)
Date: Monday Mar 26, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Communciations Department 604-331-4044

Mar 26, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Home Energy Loan Program Presentation
City of Vancouver - Events
Location: Sunset Community Centre, 6810 Main Street
You are invited to learn about the new Home Energy Loan Program! The City partnered with Vancity to provide low interest loans to Vancouver homeowners (single-family and duplex) for energy efficiency renovations. During the session well explain how homeowners can: Find out how energy efficient your home currently is and how much more efficient it can be, Get unbiased and professional advice on what you can do to save energy and reduce utility costs, Apply for up to $16,000 in low-interest loans to improve your houses insulation, weatherization, furnaces and boilers, Access up to $4700 in grants from the provincial LiveSmart BC program and up to $4600 in grants from the federal ecoENERGY program. The target audience for the workshops is Vancouver owners of single family homes or duplexes, although all are welcome to attend. RSVP at http://energyloan.eventbrite.com
Date: Monday Mar 26, 2012
Contact: Javier Landaeta 6043740507

Mar 26, 2012
7:30 PM

Public Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Monday Mar 26, 2012

Mar 27, 2012
9:30 AM

Regular Council
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Mar 27, 2012

Mar 27, 2012
1:30 PM

City Finance and Services
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Tuesday Mar 27, 2012

Mar 27, 2012
7:00 PM

Home Energy Loan Program Presentation
City of Vancouver - Events
Location: Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West Boulevard
You are invited to learn about the new Home Energy Loan Program! The City partnered with Vancity to provide low interest loans to Vancouver homeowners (single-family and duplex) for energy efficiency renovations. During the session well explain how homeowners can: Find out how energy efficient your home currently is and how much more efficient it can be, Get unbiased and professional advice on what you can do to save energy and reduce utility costs, Apply for up to $16,000 in low-interest loans to improve your houses insulation, weatherization, furnaces and boilers, Access up to $4700 in grants from the provincial LiveSmart BC program and up to $4600 in grants from the federal ecoENERGY program. The target audience for the workshops is Vancouver owners of single family homes or duplexes, although all are welcome to attend. RSVP at http://energyloan.eventbrite.com
Date: Tuesday Mar 27, 2012
Contact: Javier Landaeta 6043740507

Mar 28, 2012
9:30 AM

Planning, Transportation and Environment
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Wednesday Mar 28, 2012

Mar 28, 2012
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Health FairAdult
City of Vancouver - Events
Location: Renfrew Park Community Centre
Co-hosted by Adrian Dix, MLA Vancouver Kingsway and Renfrew Park CC. Visit displaybooths from various health agencies. Light lunch provided. Pre-registeration required. FREE
Date: Wednesday Mar 28, 2012
Contact: Cheryl Palidda 604-257-8388 - Ext 3

Mar 28, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Langara College Community Lecture Series
Library Events - VPL
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms
It is a common saying that the only two certainties are death and taxes. Thanks largely to medical innovations, however, it turns out that it is far from clear when exactly death occurs. We will explore why there is controversy over this, what the alternative definitions are, and the importance of arriving at a definition of death. The Langara College Community Lecture series is presented by current and retired Langara College faculty. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Langara College)
Date: Wednesday Mar 28, 2012
Vancouver Public Library
Contact: Marketing & Communciations Department 604-331-4044

Apr 03, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NEPP Workshop #1: Earthquake Preparedness - Be Prepared Not Scared
NEPP Workshops
Location: Sunset Community Centre - 6810 Main Street
We have all witnessed the recent earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand, Haiti and Chile and have seen first hand the devastation caused by these earthquakes. Living in Vancouver, we too could be faced with a major earthquake, yet few of us take the necessary steps to ensure our families are prepared. This session will teach you how to be prepared for any emergency or disaster you may be faced with. You will learn personal and family preparedness, how to develop a family emergency plan, how to perform a home hazard hunt and how to prepare for your pets. Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday Apr 03, 2012
More Information on Workshop Description
Contact: 604.718.6505

Apr 04, 2012
9:30 AM

Business Licence Hearing
Council/Committee Meeting
Location: Council Chamber
Date: Wednesday Apr 04, 2012