Downtown
The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a Twitter for Beginners workshop with a focus on seniors at the Central Library Tuesday, July 5, from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m.
The session will demonstrate how to get started on Twitter, find and follow sources and use account features in this hands-on course. Learn how to set-up an account, begin following updates from other Twitter users and customize your profile and privacy settings.
The workshop takes place in the computer training room on level seven at the VPL, 350 West Georgia St. The VPL is also offering workshops called Ebook Basics for Tablets and Smartphones.
These sessions will show users how to find, check out and download ebooks from the VPL’s To Go collection. As well, participants will learn how to use a computer to transfer titles and download directly to an ebook or mobile device. The workshops take place Tuesday July 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and July 15 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. also at the Central Library. Both the Twitter and ebook workshops are free, but registration is required by calling 604-331-3603.
Jericho
The Jericho Sailing Centre is celebrating its 40th anniversary July 5 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., featuring a barbecue, live music, cake, ice cream and an ocean festival.
Check out sailing, paddling and rowing programs available through the centre. The cake will be cut and prizes, including Harbour Air flights and gift cards from Mountain Equipment Co-op, will be drawn at 1 p.m.
Guest speakers include Vision Vancouver park board vice chair Constance Barnes and commissioner Trevor Loke, as well as West Point Grey Liberal MP Joyce Murray.
Liberal MLA for Vancouver-False Creek Sam Sullivan, founder of the Disabled Sailing Association and former Vancouver mayor, will also be on hand to help dedicate one of two new Jericho rescue boats purchased with the assistance of a provincial gaming grant. The barbecue and live music will take place in the picnic area on the lawn located just east of the main building located at 1300 Discovery St. Visit jsca.bc.ca for more information.
Marpole
This is not one particular event, but rather a public art movement ongoing in Marpole that’s worth checking out.
The latest installations in an ongoing collaboration between the Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Marpole BIA and the city’s VIVA Vancouver program, include a new mural, two mini libraries and a “Duck Abacus.”
The new Leaves and Fishes mural at West 67th Avenue at Granville Street was painted on the street rather than a wall using non-toxic paint. More than 15 Emily Carr students worked on the mural.
As well, what’s called the new “Little Free Library” was created at Bean Around the World coffee shop at 8099 Granville St. at West Sixth Avenue. A second small library is open at St. Augustineʼs Anglican Church at 8680 Hudson Street at West 71st. Meanwhile the Duck Abacus can be found at Kiddy Junction Academy, 8860 Hudson St. at West 71st. The abacus is a fun and playful structure, including thousands of rubber duckies, which also serves as an educational tool about sustainability and environmental impact.
Sunset
The Sunset Community Centre is hosting Taste of the World luncheons for seniors offering samples of some of the finest cuisines from across the globe.
A different culinary adventure and country is featured each month along with an opportunity to socialize with friends aged 55 and older. The next two luncheons take place July 15 with Indian cuisine and Aug. 19 with a Mexican fiesta. All lunches take place from noon to 2 p.m. and cost $7.
Sunset Community Centre is also holding a free Canada Day celebration July 1 from noon until 4 p.m. with live music, a petting zoo, face painting, a bouncy castle, food trucks and cupcakes. Sunset Community Centre is located at 6810 Main St. Visit mysunset.net for more information.
Killarney
The Killarney Community Centre is hosting an afternoon of live bluegrass music Saturday, July 26, from noon until 2 p.m.
The Highrise Lonesome band will entertain the crowd with not only the classic sounds of bluegrass, but also some old-time and roots music. This program is provided free through funding by the Killarney Community Centre Society. Everyone is welcome to the centre, located at 6260 Killarney St. at East 49th Avenue.
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