Date of event Saturday, 24 November 2012 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (PST) 
Location of event ibrary Square Conference Centre, (Central Library) Alma and Peter Rooms, 350 West Georgia, Vancouver

The ancient wisdom of Buddha has remarkable insight and advice for our modern day lives. It gives us hope and practical methods, for accomplishing a peaceful world and a harmonious society through developing the capacity of our mind. What could be more meaningful than this? 

You are invited to this free event with Western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Delek,Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver.

12noon Talk
1:30pm Refreshment break
2pm Meditation

Please pre-register (even though it is a free event)
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4605318632?ref=ebtnebregn&ebtv=C

Date of event Dec 18th
Location of event the Heritage Grill 447 Columbia St, N Westminster

Join us for an evening of Ukulele fun with SWANK, Teresa Marie & Phil and Cypress Street Band. Song-Circle 8-9pm, Bands 9-12pm, at the Heritage Grill. No Cover, Close to Columbia Skytrain Station. You could win a Uke from Bonerattle Music, Contact [email protected] for more info

Date of event December 24, 2012
Location of event SOS Children's Village BC office, Surrey
 

This holiday season, we invite you to participate in SOS Children Village BC’s Holiday Lottery! Made possible by the generous support of the Air Canada Foundation and Helijet, there are two fabulous prizes to be won!

1^st Prize: An Air Canada trip for 2. This includes 2 economy class tickets for travel within North America, including Hawaii, México and the Caribbean

2^nd Prize: A Helijet trip for two to Victoria, BC. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20 and are on sale until December 24^th,2012. You can purchase tickets online at http://www.sosbc.org/news-events/events or by phone at 604-574-2964 ext.228.

The grand prize draw will be held on December 24^th, 9:30am at the SOS Children’s Village BC office: 102-5830 176A St., Surrey BC.

Winners need not be present to win/400 $10 tickets printed/600 2/$20 tickets printed. Winners consent to the release of their names by the licensee/BC Gaming Event License #49489SOS

Children’s BC is a local non-profit organization that works with vulnerable children, youth and their families, including those in foster care. We strengthen and support these families and children in need, help them shape their own future and we share in the development of their communities. For more information on SOS BC, please visit:http://www.sosbc.org/our-programs

Date of event Thursday, January 24, 7:00 p.m.
Location of event Central Library, 350 W. Georgia S., Alice MacKay Room
 

According to medieval European law, a monarch could claim any land discovered by one of his subjects that was occupied by non-Christians. Robert Morales, lawyer and chief negotiator for the Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, will unveil some of the continuing effects of this archaic doctrine.

Co-sponsored by Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group and Amnesty International

Admission is free. Seating is limited.
For more information on Library events, visit http://www.vpl.ca

Date of event Monday, January 28, 7:00 p.m.
Location of event Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
 

Please join us for a screening of award-winning director Jennifer Baichwal’s masterfully cinematic adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s bestseller Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth, which offers a fascinating look at debt and how it influences relationships, societies, governing structures and even the fate of the planet The film is an incisive and moving exploration of debt not simply as an economic consequence but as a primal human condition.

The film explores the link between debtor and creditor in a variety of contexts and situations – a years-long blood feud between two Albanian families; the BP oil spill; tomato farm workers in Florida and their bosses; media mogul Conrad Black and the US justice system – while addressing debt in all its forms: societal, personal, environmental, spiritual, criminal and, of course, economic.

Admission is free. Seating is limited.
For more information on Library events, visit http://www.vpl.ca

Date of event Tuesday January 15th @7pm
Location of event Gastown

Be sure to RSVP at http://dishcrawl.com/gastown/

With a charming mix of old and new, Vancouvers historic neighbourhood of Gastown provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of delectable dishes that will send your taste buds on a whirlwind ride! Join us on Tuesday January 15th for your opportunity to explore four incredible restaurants and meet the people behind the magic, all in one night.

It's a guessing game! We’re keeping the names of the restaurants we will be visiting a secret for now, but here and there we’ll give you some hints. Follow us on Twitter @Dishcrawlvan and be the first to know!

Where to Meet Us : All ticket holders will be notified of meeting location via email, 48 hours prior to the event.
I’m a Vegetarian : Vegetarian options are available, however we may not be able to accommodate other dietary restrictions. If you have any particular requests or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Cancellation Policy : Cancellations are taken only if given 48 hours advance notice. All Dishcrawl events are held rain or shine.

Questions? : Contact me! I'm Julia, your Vancouver Dishcrawl Ambassador! My email is [email protected].

About Dishcrawl : Food, Fun, and Exploration! We here at Dishcrawl aim to provide you with a premier culinary social experience by bringing together neighborhood restaurants, local chefs, regional food producers and fellow food enthusiasts. Join us if you'd like to embark on a one-of-a-kind gastronomic adventure!