Benefit Concert for Haiti & Pakistan

On Saturday the 27th of November there will be a benefit concert for Haiti & Pakistan at the amazing Hycroft Mansion Ballroom- 7:30 – 11pm.

There will be live music from the Burke Street Blues Band & the Ineffable Blues Band plus a silent auction.

Advance tickets are available from Dollar & Classic Gifts, 2881 West Broadway for $16, or $22 at the door.

EMBERS

http://www.embersvancouver.com

Closed for Remembrance Day

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Thurday the 11th of November in observance of Remembrance Day. We will reopen at 9am on Friday the 12th of November as usual.

EMBERS

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Furniture……

EMBERS is downsizing in preparation for our move and we have lots of furniture to give away and sell extremely cheaply.  We have several dark wooden desks, a lovely corner desk, various chairs and a variety of other miscellaneous items.  If interested, please call Emma on 604 692 0781 or email embersvancouver at gmail dot com.

EMBERS

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EMBERS is MOVING!

From Monday 29th of November onwards we will have an office in the Historic Woodwards Building! Our new address will be: Suite 310, 111 West Hastings St, Vancouver, V6B 1H4. Our phone number and email will remain the same and we will be open for business as usual.

EMBERS

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Rising Stars 2010

Our Rising Stars Event for graduates of our Build-a-Business Program now has a facebook invitation.  Click here to view and RSVP!

EMBERS

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Claudia Segovia Upcoming Shows!

Embers Build-a-Business graduate Claudia Segovia of Figa’s Closet has a number of upcoming shows:

Reflexions of the Mexican Soul.  UBC Library Gallery, Vancouver, BC
November 20th – Dec 22nd
http://mexicofest.ca/events3.html

Launchpad Gallery, Portland OR
Nov 5th – 27th
http://launchpadgallery.org/facing-fear/

Gateway Theater, Richmond, BC
Nov 29- Dec 22nd
https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/

Whistler Arts Council, Whistler, BC
January 7th-28th
http://www.whistlerartscouncil.com/

EMBERS

http://www.embersvancouver.com

Susan Katz- Evening the Frayed Edges Book Launch

Susan Katz is a creative writing instructor as well as a journalist and author. She has a special interest in creating public awareness of the lived experiences of people who are differently-abled. She inspires her students to weave their lived experiences into the fabric of our society.

Susan is launching a book this month called “Evening the Frayed Edges” , a collection of first-hand accounts of Mental Health Recovery which hopes to provide insight and education to both the public and health care professionals.”  Details are below.

 

THE RECOVERY NARRATIVE PROJECT WRITERS**

**Dori Jaffe, Deniz Burton Ismen, Jude Swanson, Margo Robinson, Susan J. Katz, and Susan Trapp**
WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO THE CELEBRATION OF THE LAUNCH OF OUR FIRST ANTHOLOGY:

EVENING the frayed edges:
a collection of first-hand accounts of Mental Health Recovery

Edited by Susan J. Katz
AT THE JOHN BRAITHWAITE COMMUNITY CENTRE
145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver

November 14 2010
OPENING AND GREETINGS BEGIN AT 4:00 PM

with music by Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan and Charles Kaplan
followed by WORDS AND READINGS BY THE AUTHORS
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
**BOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SIGNING AND PURCHASE**
and are also available from PeerNetBC, Odin Books, and People’s Co-op Bookstore

Click to follow their blog

EMBERS

http://www.embersvancouver.com

Bright Minds Bright Futures Direct Assistance Network Fundraiser!

MISSION STATEMENT
Direct Assistance Network
Empowering by Educating

Education is the only way to end inequality and injustice as well as further hope for a better world. Not only is it a fundamental human right, it enhances lives and will end generational cycles of poverty and disease. Society’s deeply rooted inequalities condemn millions of children in Africa-particularly girls-to a life without quality education and missed opportunities. A rights-based approach to education can address these issues. The key to a stable and peaceful Africa is its women, therefore, we must educate the “Girl Child” in order to help Africa. Let’s use our networks to directly help those in need of an education. Support our work in Africa.

The ‘Bright Minds Bright Futures’ Fundraiser will take place on Sunday the 7th of November at 811 Carnarvon St, New Westminster.

BRIGHT MINDS BRIGHT FUTURES FEATURES A COLLECTION OF LOCAL TALENT FROM THE VANCOUVER AREA WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME AND AMAZING SKILLS TO BE PART OF THIS EVENT.

PERFORMANCES BY:

Maffie Atwell (Singer)

Amanda Silvera (Singer, songwriter, model)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2te1LbG5iA

Farnaz Ohadi (Flamenco dancer)

Julia Cha (Flamenco dancer)

RW (HipHop ~ Spanish/English)
http://www.aurorastudiosonline.com/listen.html

Discreet Da Chosen 1 (HipHop)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E18m5E9DWwM&feature=related

Aisha Carof (Bellydancer)

AND MORE!!

Click here to view the facebook event or see poster below for more details:

EMBERS

http://www.embersvancouver.com

Rising Stars Event 7th December- Join us!

Rooted Nutrition Preserving Food Traditions Work Shop

Build a Business graduate Andrea Potter of Rooted Nutrition presents:

November 17th- Preserving Food Traditions.

Hands-on, discussion group & recipe exchange.  We explore the cultural, personal & environmental importance of keeping food traditions (especially food preservation) alive.  We will be making sauerkraut.  Participants should bring copies of a family recipe to exchange.

Class will be held from 2-5pm at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. 101-2245 West Broadway, Vancouver.  This particular class costs $25 to attend.  To register email rootednutrition@gmail.com.  Payment in full is required to secure your spot.

Early Bird special- sign up 14 days in advance to receive a $5 discount!

Andrea Potter is a certified chef & registered holistic nutritionalist.  She integrates these passions by teaching whole foods cooking classes and doing nutrition consultation.  She is passionate about food culture & the benefits of whole food.

 

EMBERS

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