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The exquisite pink blossoms on the Japanese cherry trees that line our streets are a true sign that springtime has arrived in Dunbar. We eagerly welcome other spring rituals, among them the start of Little League season, lawn bowling, gardening, tennis, cycling, and walks in Pacific Spirit Park. Another sign of spring is the proliferation of rummage sales. Mark your calendar for the highly anticipated St. George’s School Spring Fair on May 5, Blenheim Bazaar “the world’s longest yard sale” on May 26, and the annual church sales. This issue of Dunbar Life contains a calendar of all the events in May for Salmonberry Days, organized by the Dunbar Residents’ Association. Dunbar Community Centre’s Salmonberry Days Festival is May 27. The Dunbar Village Business Association is proud to be part of both of these traditions through sponsorship and participation.
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Southlands Heritage Farm is our cover feature and a participant in Salmonberry Days. On the cover are the grandchildren of Rick and Jennifer Maynard, who are the owners of this active farm. Southlands Farm offers educational and riding programs as well as being home to a variety of farm animals. Did you know they also run a seasonal farmers’ market? Inside, read about The Celtic Treasure Chest. Steve Coulson and Cristina Ciccone bought this cherished store in November 2016 and are continuing the tradition of selling products imported directly from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Watch for collectibles to commemorate the May 19 royal wedding. We also feature 30 Minute Hit owned by Shannon Hann. Shannon teaches a high intensity boxing/kickboxing circuit for women — it is challenging, empowering and appeals to all ages and fitness levels. Take the time to enjoy all that spring has to offer from warmer days to trees budding, flowers pushing through the soil and birds hard at work constructing nests. Pedal around the neighbourhood or perhaps just go for a stroll and take it all in. As always, we thank you for choosing to support your local businesses.
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The Celtic Treasure Chest Dunbar’s Destination Specialty Shop Story by Sarah Gordon
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For many years Steve Coulson and Cristina Ciccone were customers of The Celtic Treasure Chest and were attracted to the shop for its fine assortment of products from the United Kingdom. When they discovered Steve and Lil McVittie were selling their established business Steve and Cristina started stocking up on products. Then they had an idea; rather than see the well-loved store close down (if nobody bought it) they ran through the scenario “what if we bought the business?” While neither of them had retail experience, they knew they loved the store and had sentimental attachment to it. They had been bringing their kids to The Celtic Treasure Chest since they were little to introduce them to Steve’s British heritage (he grew up in England). These were all signs that this was an interesting path to explore. They began imagining what their new life would look like and made the McVitties an offer. In November 2016 Steve and Cristina became the new owners of The Celtic Treasure Chest. Cristina is a registered clinical counsellor 8
and Steve is a computer programmer. Cristina continues to work part-time in her profession but Steve left his career behind to work at the shop. Their daughter Lalla attends UBC and works part-time managing the family business. Their son Gianluca also works at the store. Lalla says, “We have learnt so much about retail and imports.” The family has a lot of fun working together as a team.
Food and memories go hand in hand. The sight or taste of a particular food has the power to take people back to another place and time. Cristina and Lalla report that it is common for customers to feel nostalgic and they share some wonderful stories. Customers include expats from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand who miss their favourite products, and passers-by who are curious to see what is inside the shop with the flags outside. www.DunbarLife.com
People will share their childhood memories; Lalla remembers one customer bursting into the Murray Mints jingle. Another customer remembers eating Hula Hoop potato snacks off the end of her fingers (now they come in kid and adult finger sizes). Shopping experiences can be filled with emotion and some customers have been known to yell with excitement. Senior clients will come in regularly with their adult children to stock up on favourite products. “Last summer Dunbar was like little Ireland,” Lalla recalls. There was a huge influx of young Irish students in the area who couldn’t believe their good luck when they discovered the shop that made them feel like they were home.
cream, double Devon cream, British and Irish cheeses. Baked goods are made locally and fresh bread comes in weekly. Both the Scottish black top and Irish soda bread are very popular. As for the fresh Scotch eggs, it is difficult to keep them in stock; they sell out as quickly as they arrive. Look for them each Tuesday and Friday. Grocery items are plentiful and there is a list as long as your arm of what fills the store’s shelves including jams, marmalades, teas, biscuits, chocolates and sweets galore, beans, soups, chutneys, pickles, spreads, and baking supplies.
“The Celtic Treasure Chest has the feel of a small corner store. It is a destination specialty shop.” Cristina Ciccone At The Celtic Treasure Chest you will find products imported directly from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The neatly arranged shop has a deli and dairy section stocked with U.K. style sausages, bacon, meat pies, sausage rolls, pasties, Scotch pies, haggis, Scottish kippers, haddock, white (Mealy) pudding and black (blood sausage) pudding, clotted www.DunbarLife.com
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If you are a crisp fan (aka potato chips!) you will be impressed with what Lalla describes as “weird and fun” flavours. You will feel like you are on another continent when you explore the assortment of crisp choices from Marmite to roast chicken, roast steak, prawn cocktail, haggis and crispy bacon. In addition to the array of groceries, you will find a good selection of imported hand
soaps and health care products. Not to be forgotten are the collections of Royal Family memorabilia, flags, decorative tins and tea accessories. Cristina points out they have expanded their merchandise with some pop culture offerings such as Doctor Who and Harry Potter gift items, Little Miss and Little Mr. books, tins and lunch boxes. St. George’s Day is April 21 and The Celtic Treasure Chest will be on site with a booth at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown. The “British Invasion” event promises food, entertainment and a whole lot more. The May 19 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle isn’t far off now. To mark the occasion The Celtic Treasure Chest will be carrying collectibles from mugs to plates, fridge magnets and tote bags. Taking on this retail adventure has been extremely rewarding for Cristina and Steve. Cristina says, “We love challenges and learning new things. I am so proud we are able to do this.” The Celtic Treasure Chest 5639 Dunbar Street Vancouver, BC V6N 1W5 Telephone 604-261-3688 www.celtictreasurechest.com
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30 Minute Hit Kick and Punch Your Way Into Shape Story by Sarah Gordon
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Shannon Hann is the owner of 30 Minute Hit on West 41st Avenue. Four years ago she left behind careers in the public market sector and hospitality industry to kick off a new career in the fitness industry. Shannon says, “I decided to purchase 30 Minute Hit in June of 2014. I was ready to be my own boss and take on the challenges of running my own business. I’ve always been passionate about helping others and I felt this was a great opportunity to really make a difference in women’s lives.” Originally from Northern Ontario, Shannon attended Brock University in St. Catharines where she played on the Varsity Women’s Basketball Team and graduated with a degree in Health Science and Business Administration. After graduating, she travelled across Europe and lived in London, England and Australia before coming back to Canada where she planted roots in Vancouver. 16
“I absolutely love the healing effects of the forest as well as being able to visit places like Whistler, Tofino or the Okanagan in the summer,” she says. Shannon put her athletic and business administration background to good use when she purchased her 30 Minute Hit franchise. What does a 30 Minute Hit workout consist of? It is a high intensity boxing/kickboxing circuit designed just for women. It is challenging, empowering and appeals to all levels of fitness and all ages.
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The program was developed with the needs of the modern woman in mind. Many women are interested in kickboxing and martial arts workouts but have not taken part in these activities for several reasons such as time commitment or the intimidation factor that goes along with regular martial art schools involving both sexes. 30 Minute Hit addresses these realities by offering an effective 30 minute workout with no set class times, a child-minding area, as well as a professional instructor who is with members every step of the way to ensure proper technique at each station, while re-enforcing confidence and creating a culture of empowerment.
“Today, with women leading such busy lives, 30 minutes is often all they can dedicate to physical activity.” Shannon Hann Interval training is one of the most effective forms of exercise to increase metabolism and lose weight. The circuit is designed to get fast, proven, repeatable results. Members who commit to three visits a week see results in a short period of time, from increased strength to weight loss, stress relief, and increased mental and emotional health.
environment for women to make their health a priority. She mentions, “Because the workout is only 30 minutes, most of my members are from the Dunbar, Kerrisdale and Kitsilano areas. Having said that, once you become a member at one location, you are free to use the locations across B.C. and the rest of Canada and the United States. All memberships are unlimited and include free gloves and wraps.” “What I really love about this neighbourhood is its cultural diversity. I meet young people from other countries who are attending school and are living in the neighbourhood. I also meet women who have lived here their entire lives and are now raising their own families.” Shannon is aware that many of the small businesses in the area are still run by individuals and families. She appreciates this and comments, “It is something you see less and less in other areas of Vancouver.”
Shannon says, “At 30 Minute Hit we want to maximize our member’s time and effort by boosting energy levels and building self-confidence. When women feel more energized and confident, it translates directly into their professional and personal lives.”
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succeed and join our amazing community.” Whynn Mallette is also thrilled with the results. She says, “I have lost 67 pounds and a whole bunch of inches not to mention I am more confident than I have ever been.”
30 Minute Hit has an incredible team of motivated and energetic trainers who are committed to helping its community of women reach their goals. While Shannon is busy administering the business she remarks, ”It is very important to keep regular training hours on the floor because I love connecting on a personal level with members and watching their transformations both physically and emotionally.” Members’ testimonials speak for themselves; Lindsay Forestell has glowing words to share. “It is an amazing, energetic atmosphere. Whether it is the trainers or the other members hitting with you, I never leave without a smile. I’ve lost over 40 pounds and it motivated me to run a halfmarathon and sign up for a another. Every woman in the gym is rooting for you to
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Carlotta Ritchie concurs, “I have lost weight and increased muscle tone which forces me to unabashedly make people look at my flexed arms. I figure at 68 years old I don’t have to be modest about physical accomplishments. I have gained self-confidence and a sense of well-being.” Shannon concludes, “The best part of my job has always been being able to help reveal to women the power they already have inside themselves. Seeing the difference in a women’s self-confidence from the beginning of their free trial to their sense of accomplishment after they finish will always be such a rewarding experience for me.” 30 Minute Hit 3516 West 41st Avenue Vancouver, BC V6N 3E6 Telephone 604-569-3233 www.30minutehit.com/kerrisdale
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Saving water starts with preventing evaporation by installing mulch in early spring. Your gardens will retain the moisture they’ve accumulated during the rainy season. Mulching your garden after a thorough weeding also helps keep weeds down. A thick 3-4” layer of composted bark mulch creates a protective layer that helps block the sun’s heat, seals in moisture and prevents evaporation. Bark Mulch acts as an insulator for the garden, keeping the root structures and garden beds cool in the summer months. With less heat comes less evaporation meaning more moisture is retained after watering and therefore absorbed by your plants. You can think of bark mulch as a sort of sunscreen/blanket for your garden. It protects the roots of the plants from both the hot rainless summer droughts and also insulates against winter’s cold nights.
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Kirkland Metal Shop Ltd. A Family Business Story by Christa Andersen
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Christa Andersen, established 1984. The year I became a daughter, a sister, and future employee of Kirkland Metal Shop. Barney and Nancy Andersen (aka my heroes…aka my bosses) are the definition of grit, perseverance and love. They didn’t just pass on these qualities to their four children; they poured every ounce of it into their business and community. I was too young to remember my dad and his one employee hauling furnaces from our garage to jobs. I was crawling between my mom’s feet as she ran the business from our kitchen table, crunching numbers on her word processor. But I do remember when they took their modest home based business and their unwavering passion and took over a historic and respected heating company. Kirkland Metal Shop Ltd, established 1921. The year the Kirkland family established a necessary and revered local business. They
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of business this year. We may have relocated our store front, but that will never change the fact that our roots are forever embedded in the infamous tree lined streets of Dunbar, the historical train tracks of Kerrisdale (now the Arbutus Greenway) and in the homes of our fellow Vancouverites. On behalf of my family and the entire Kirkland team, we thank you for your trust, loyalty and continued support. And I’d like to personally thank you, for being a part of the creation of my own family’s history. Yours truly, Christa Andersen (aka The Boss’ Daughter) Kirkland Heating and Cooling 112 W. 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 Telephone 604-261-2525 www.kirklandheating.com
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Southlands Heritage Farm Grow. Educate. Protect. Story by Sarah Gordon
Photos by Sandra Steier
Big city life can cause people to lose track of the simple things, like taking time to slow down and appreciate nature. Fortunately for Dunbar there are many parks to gravitate to, but did you know that you don’t have to travel outside of the area to visit a very active farm complete with bountiful harvests, a menagerie of farm animals and educational opportunities galore?
roadside selling our produce and eggs to passers-by. Soon Diana Emrick from down the road joined in our lemonade stand type business. She sat with us and sold her famous pies, jams and cookies. Other neighbours joined in the market too, selling their homemade or grown delicacies. Volunteers came down to help us out, and we started to grow!”
Head south on Balaclava Street and at the corner of West 51st Avenue you will find Southlands Heritage Farm. Jennifer and Rick Maynard are the owners; they have lived in the neighbourhood for generations, but the idea of creating Southlands Heritage Farm bloomed in the spring of 2008.
The staff and volunteers are an integral part of the farm’s many operations and Jennifer and Rick appreciate each and every one of them.
Their original vision was to intensively farm their backyard (a separate property located nearby) in a sustainable way to demonstrate that food security is possible within the city. Jennifer says, “We felt awkward in our first summer as we took turns sitting on the
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The Maynards are long-term Southlands residents; Rick was born across the street from the farm, and Jennifer moved to the area as a teenager. One reason they purchased the farm was to save the existing heritage daffodil orchard. In the 1920s the market garden supplied cut flowers to local florists.
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If you visit in the spring you will still see hundreds of naturalized daffodils growing. In the autumn the farm is a pumpkin pickers’ paradise. Three enterprises operate on Southlands Heritage Farm’s 1.6-acre parcel of land: Southlands Heritage Farm, Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society (STaRS) and Pony Meadows. The Maynards are extremely grateful to their son Jordan. Jennifer says, “The whole farm idea was Jordan’s. All the structures were imagined and built by him and all the educational programmes devised by him.” The farm offers a wide range of educational programs that teach people of all ages about food systems and farm life. Armed with this knowledge, the goal is to help people make sustainable food choices. www.DunbarLife.com
Programs are also designed to inspire children and their parents to care for the planet, the land and animals. Sharing the knowledge of how to farm sustainably is vital; without farms there is no food.
Head farmer Sam Vermeulen says, “There are so many people you can learn so much from here. And we learn a lot too.” Farmer Markets are held every Friday during the summer. Organically grown, non-GMO produce includes everything from beets, to beans, kale, radishes, blueberries, plum, figs, rhubarb, lettuce, garlic, squash, chard, cucumbers, tomatoes and plant starts (basil and tomatoes). Free-range eggs in pretty pastel colours are sold year round, and before long veggies and fruit will be available at the market. 27
Farm camps are a popular choice for children wishing to learn how to care for animals, connect with nature and learn about healthy ways of life. Camps are held in the spring and summer for 6 to 16 year olds. See Southlands Farm’s website for more information.
The farm is also home to STaRS, a therapeutic horseback-riding program that was founded in 2000. This not for profit society is designed for children and adults with special needs who require alternative forms of therapy to aid in their physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. Office coordinator Christine Van Poelgeest manages the society’s fundraising. She says, “This is sanctuary for STaRS kids. They have a sense of belonging.” Maynard’s Pony Meadows offers a variety of horse riding lessons for riders of all ages. They also offer spring and summer camps to accommodate both beginner and more advanced campers. All campers gain hands on experience; they learn how to feed and care for ‘their’ pony as well as the basics of horse back riding. Judith Bouniol is the farm’s education director. Like all of Southlands’ staff she is passionate about this special place. Year round farm education occurs. She mentions last year 83 schools visited the farm, amounting to 3,000 children who participated in educational field trips. They come from far and wide; some schools like North Vancouver’s Windsor House come twice a week to the farm year round and use the farm as a teaching facility. Preschool classes are mesmerized by the wonder of it all. A walk across the farm to visit the Nubian goats becomes an adventure with stops along the way to observe insects and plants in an unhurried fashion. 28
Looking for a unique birthday party experience? Your child can spend their special day exploring with friends while meeting the sheep, chickens, bees and ponies, baking animal treats or learning to ride. Sleepovers are held in the eighteen-stall barn’s hayloft or groups can camp in the orchard. Children love participating in farm chores such as collecting eggs and feeding the animals. Judith mentions the magical experience of spending a night at the farm. She says, “It’s so quiet at night. It’s quite an experience to sleep here and be in the boots of a farmer.” If you have never visited, make sure you do – the friendly Southlands team love to share the farm with visitors. Come say hello to the chickens, goats, sheep, horses and donkey – you can even jump into a straw pile if you desire. Southlands Heritage Farm is a place where you can leave behind the distractions of urban life and get back to nature. Southlands Heritage Farm 6767 Balaclava Street Vancouver, BC V6N 0A7 Telephone 604-261-1295 ww.southlandsfarm.ca
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Life Labs 112-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-9815 lifelabs.com
FYidoctors - Dunbar 4292 Dunbar St 604-739-2022 fyidoctors.com
Massage Therapy on Dunbar
Gail Olive Masage Therapy 4-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-5856
Dunbar Eyecare Optometry 2-3554 W 41st Ave 604-263-8874 dunbareyecare.com
Healing Abundance Holistic Medicine 3593 W 26th Ave 778-997-4628
Dunbar Physio 205-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-3303 dunbarphysio.com
Hotz Consultants Ltd 208-3540 W 41st Ave 604-873-0013 hotzconsultants.com
Dunbar Psychological Services 216-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-1777 dunbarpsychology.com
Image Optometry 4250 Dunbar St 604-293-3937 image.ca
Dunbar Spinal Decompression 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702 dunbarspinaldecompression.com
Life Chiropractic 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702 lifechiropracticandmassage.com
www.DunbarLife.com
(ad p. 29) 4192 Dunbar St 604-733-3376 massagetherapyondunbar.com Mark Finch & Associates 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-9505 markfinch.ca
Pacific Mountain Centre (ad p. 11) 101-3309 Dunbar St
Carolyne Abrams 778-229-4532 lighthealing.ca
Dr Sandra L. Clark 604-730-9988 drsandraclark.ca
Beverley Kort
604-362-7847 iamlistening.ca Kathleen Wood 604-785-4015
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SERVICES Health | Medical ... con’t Preventum 3210 Dunbar St 604-731-9866 preventum.ca
Skinworks Plastic Surgery 3578 W 41st Ave 604-733-9711 skinworks.ca
Skinworks Dermapure 3568 W 41st Ave 604-737-7100 dermapure.com
Southland Medical Group 110-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-5340
Southland’s Physiotherapy 3579 W 41st Ave 604-263-8110 Tessa Cherniavsky Massage Therapy Clinic 203A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2757
Insurance Buntain Insurance
Johnston Meier Insurance 120-3479 Dunbar St 604-736-3831 jmins.com
Alta Vista Animal Hospital 4543 Dunbar St 604-221-5858 altavistaanimalhospital.ca
Barktholomews Pet Edibles 4883 MacKenzie St 604-568-3600 barktholomews.ca
Artistic Styling Salon for Pets 4188 Dunbar St 604-739-6822
Bosley’s Pet Food 3502 W 41st Ave 604-266-2667 bosleys.com
(ad p. 13) 4295 Dunbar St 604-736-8855 5540 Dunbar St - Southlands 604-266-5433 buntaininsurance.com
Rand & Fowler Insurance 4860 MacKenzie St 604-266-2357 randandfowler.com
Pets K & K Pet Foods 4595 Dunbar St 604-224-2513 Pets Beautiful 5620 Dunbar St 604-261-5310 petsbeautiful.com
Specialty Aedis Realty 2895 W 33rd Ave 604-688-8669 aedisrealty.com
Feature Projects 5733 Collingwood St 604-220-8907 featureprojects.com
Browns Restaurant Group 207A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-630-0885 brownsrestaurantgroup.com
New! Gryphon Living 5659 Dunbar St 604-620-8296 gryphonliving.com
Designers Collective 2885 W 33rd Ave 604-786-3868 designerscollective.ca Digital Photo Station 4485 Dunbar St 604-222-3513
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Invisionation Photography 5629 Dunbar St 604-253-4568 invisionation.com Martin Bros Funeral Services 3398 Dunbar St 778-330-7799 mbfunerals.com
Natural Balance Premium Home Builders 3288 Dunbar St 778-330-7607 naturalbalancehomes.com
Sage Construction (ad p. 13) 3349 Dunbar St 604-569-2692 sageconstruction.ca Visual Space Gallery 3352 Dunbar St 604-559-0576 visualspace.ca
www.DunbarLife.com
Andrew Wilkinson MLA (ad p. 5) 5640 Dunbar St 604-664-0748 andrewwilkinsonmla.ca
Dunbar Community Centre 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6060 dunbarcentre.ca Dunbar Community Garden dunbarand39thgarden.com Dunbar Community Patrol 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org
Dunbar Earthquake & Emergency Preparedness dunbaremergency.ca
Dunbar Theatre 4555 Dunbar St 604-222-2991
Dunbar Public Library 4515 Dunbar St 604-665-3968 vpl.vancouver.bc.ca
Dunbar Village Business Association
Dunbar Residents’ Association
Pacific Spirit Park Society pacificspiritparksociety.org
(ad p. 32-34) 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org
(ads p. 3, 31) dunbarvillage.ca
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COMMUNITY
Southlands Heritage Farm (article p. 26-28) 6767 Balaclava St 604-261-1295 southlandsfarms.com
Businesses Without Storefront in Dunbar Calico Communications (ad p. 12) 778-888-2249 calicocommunications.ca
Driving Miss Daisy (ad p. 14) 604-723-7247 drivingmissdaisy.ca
Dunbar Little League dunbarbaseball.ca
Dunbar Painting
(ad p. 5) 604-788-3382 dunbarpainting.com
Dunbar Plumbing (ad p. 21) 604-312-2686 dunbarplumbing.ca
Glen Chernen
(ad p. 2) glenchernen.com
Granville Gardens
(ad p. 14) 1550 W 49th Ave 604-563-3540 granvillegardens.net
Hammerberg Lawyers, Joel Zanatta (ad p. 11)
RE/MAX Select Realty Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven
Higher Ground Gardens
Sandra Steier Photography
1220-1200 W 73rd Ave 604-269-8500 hammerco.net
(ad p. 20) 778-323-1502 highergroundgardens.com
JB McDermotts
(ad p. 35) 778-839-8355 sandrasteier.com
(ad p. 21) 8162 Ontario St 604-261-9212 jbmcdermotts.ca
Scouts Canada 25th Dunbar Point Grey 31st St Philip’s scouts.ca
Jim Korchinski, Realtor®
Vancouver Community Baseball vancouvercommunitybaseball.com
(ad p. 14) Dexter Associates Realty 778-839-5808 korchinski.ca
Kirkland Heating & Cooling
(ad p. 22-23) 112 W 2nd Ave 604-261-2525 kirklandmetalshop.com
Reid Brothers Plumbing & Heating (ad p. 15) 1636 W 75th Ave 604-263-0323 reidbrothers.ca
www.DunbarLife.com
(ad p. 30) 604-329-1430 vancouversbestlistings.com
Vancouver United FC (Dunbar Soccer Association) vanufc.com
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (ad p. 47)
whitecapsfc.com/billet West Point Grey District Girl Guides girlguides.ca
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April 2018 Apr 15 Apr 22
Musica Intima Concert, St Philip’s, 2:30pm (p. 29) Vancouver Sun Run, downtown Vancouver, 9am
Apr 25
Dunbar Community Centre members Annual General Meeting
Apr 27
Non-Instructional Day School District 39 (check your own school)
Apr 27
Knox United Church Annual Thrift Sale 5-8pm
Apr 28
Knox United Church Annual Thrift Sale 9am-noon
Apr 28
St. Philip’s Church Spring Rummage Sale 9am-noon (p. 29)
May 2018 May 1-31 May 5 May 5 May 6 May 6 May 13 May 18 May 19-21 May 21 May 21 May 21 May 25 May 26 May 26 May 27
Salmonberry Days (p. 32-34) Dunbar Lawn Bowling Open House, 10am-noon St George’s Fair, 10am-4pm, 3851 W 29th Ave Dunbar Lawn Bowling opens for the season BMO Vancouver Marathon (road closures in Dunbar) Mother’s Day Non-Instructional Day School District 39 (check your own school) Stong’s Little League Tournament, Memorial Park West Family Day at Southlands Heritage Farm, 11am-3pm Advertising deadline for Dunbar Life summer issue (p. 36) Victoria Day Lord Byng Symphony, 7:30pm Dunbar in Bloom Tours, 10am-noon and 2-4pm. Open garden event showcasing the wide range of gardening styles in Dunbar. Pick up map ($2 donation) at Blight’s Home Hardware, JAK’s, Weigh-to-go Bulk Foods or The Celtic Treasure Chest. 12th Annual Blenheim Street Bazaar, 10am-2pm Salmonberry Days Fair, 11am- 3pm (p. 3, 29)
June 2018 June 15 June 16 June 17
Dunbar Life magazine comes out Season closing day and parade for Dunbar Little League Father’s Day
For updates and details go to www.dunbarlife.com/calendar
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Billet Family Program Give a home to the stars of tomorrow. New host families are needed in the UBC area.
Your family will receive: A unique and rewarding experience, sharing day-to-day life with a young player who is developing his professional soccer career and continuing his education. Two 2018 MLS regular season tickets to Whitecaps FC home matches Financial compensation to cover food and utility cost
As a family you provide: A family environment - a welcoming place in which the player can feel at home.
A safe and comfortable living space - a dedicated room with a double bed (or larger), desk and television (optional)
Physical nourishment - three nutritious, prepared meals per day, seven days a week (consider how much better your family will eat!) For more information visit
whitecapsfc.com/billet
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