BE MOVED

EMBERS has moved into our lovely new offices- Suite 310 111 West Hastings St, in the historic Woodwards Building.

We would like to highly recommend and thank ‘Be Moved’ moving company for their extremely efficient, courteous and affordable service.  For more information on their services call Wayne on 604 290  4877.

EMBERS

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Terminal City Rollergirls 2010 Christmas Sock Drive.

The Terminal City Rollergirls will be collecting new and gently used socks for the  2010 Christmas Sock Drive!  The socks donated will be benefiting the DTES low barries homeless shelter, First United Church, Urban Native Youth Association and The Downtown Eastside Womens Centre. …Sock Donation boxes will be set up at Rollergirl, SFU, Flaming Angels, and various other locations. Socks can also be donated to any member of their community service committee at these locations or in person: DaRukus: possilby the YMCA McFisty : Stardust Juawanna : Kerrisdale Arena, Redline Automotive, Sashay Day Spa, Kingswood Pub, and possibly the Frog n’ Firkin in Vancouver and Trail Appliances in Surrey Chic N’ Destroy : VAncouver Film Studio, Bridge, Flaming Angels Pretty Painful : Invoke Media Hitt n’ miss : Possibly High school in coquitlam??? Spidey Webher : SFU Avi Hater : Vancouver Coastal Health’s 3 Bridges, Buranby Center, Assertive Community Treatment team, Watari Family Services, Rollergirlave messages on facebook and we’ll get you in touch with the right person to pick those socks up! They will also be collecting socks at various league and fresh meat practices to make donations easier (To be announced….) Collection will go until the 22nd of Dec! SO GET YOUR SOCKS OFF! Click here to view the facebook event!

EMBERS

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Just over a week to go until EMBERS Rising Stars Event.

Just over a week to go until Our Rising Stars Event for graduates of our Build-a-Business Program.  Click here to view and RSVP!

Here are ways You can help our Entrepreneurs and EMBERS:

• Subscribe to our newsletter Our quarterly bulletin highlights news and views on our entrepreneurs and EMBERS programs. Many of our workshops are open to the public.
• Join us on Facebook Spread the word about the neat things EMBERS is doing to empower others to improve their lives.
• Be an event sponsor! Help make EMBERS Rising Stars a success ($500 – $1,000).
• Sponsor a Scholarship for the Build A Business program – $500 each.
• In Kind Service Donations Our entrepreneurs need assistance in Marketing, Web Design, Social Media, Branding & Logos, Legal and Accounting services, Printing, Office Space Support.
• Donate to EMBERS Make a donation through Canada Helps
• Invite EMBERS to be one of your corporate charities!
• Donate a Raffle Prize $50 or greater value

EMBERS

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Bruce Turnbull opens his newest exhibition “Stumble.Fall.Eaten” on Thursday November 18th

EMBERS Build a Business student Sheryl Hamilton has her own business promoting art.

Bruce Turnbull opens his newest exhibition “Stumble.Fall.Eaten” on Thursday November 18th.

Opening Reception: Thursday November 18th, 5 – 8 pm

(exhibition runs to December 11th)

Elissa Cristall Gallery, 2245 Granville Street (at 7th)

Tel: 604 730-9611

“Apres L’Hockey, encaustic on found object, 11″ x 57”

“I’m always looking for the beauty in things that have been discarded,” says Bruce Turnbull. “As I get older, I realize how important Dr. Seuss is to a well-rounded education,” he adds.

A renovation and construction manager by day, Turnbull uses discarded materials from building sites to create his art. He works with beeswax and oil paints that are fused to the surface with heat. With a whimsical approach to his work, Turnbull’s subjects range from hockey players and skiers to angels and bumblebees.

“The inspiring thing about Bruce is that his artistic work starts in demolition,” says D. Mackinnon. “He remodels your house, salvages the surfaces, and paints intelligently executed images on them. It has been most satisfying, for us, that our old home lives on in the form of beautiful art on our walls.”

Bruce Turnbull graduated from the Ontario College of Art in 1998 and completed his MFA at the New York Academy of Art, NY. His art can be found in public collections including the National Portrait Gallery of Canada, the Colart Collection, Quebec and private collections in Canada, the US, Europe and Asia. He is a two-time recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Award, a Canadian grant given to emerging artists.

Selected works can be viewed at: http://www.CristallGallery.com/UPCOMING

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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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

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Dangling Words: An Abstract Group Exhibit featuring AJ Brown

Dangling Words: An Abstract Group Exhibit featuring EMBERS Build a Business graduate AJ Brown.

Graffiti Co. Art Studio / Gallery
2nd floor of 171 East 1st Street, North Vancouver
Tuesday, October 26 until December 3
Reception: Thursday, November 18, 6 to 9 pm
Viewing Hours:
Tues. – Fri 1:30 – 6:30 or by appointment
Contact: sian@graffiticoart.com to book or for more information.

EMBERS

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A Little More Good……

One of EMBERS social entrepreneurs, Katie Jeanes, is promoting the good things that people are doing!

A Little More Good was founded on one simple idea: promote the good. With that in mind, we profile good ideas, good causes, and good companies in Vancouver. From social activism to sustainability to improving the world around you, we believe that everyone wants to be a part of something positive. We exist to help people find their niche in the city and get involved. Our aim is to make it easier for people to do good in their communities and help our readers add a little more good to their daily routine. For more information on how you can create positive change, go to www.alittlemoregood.com to find your passion and get involved.

EMBERS

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Queen Bee Luxuries Holiday Vending!

Embers Build a Business graduate Kara Downs just let us know that Queen Bee is going to be vending at four shows this holiday season, in addition to updating their site and Etsy with lots of fun loot for stuffing stockings to the utmost!

Britannia Christmas Craft Fair – Britannia Secondary School, 1001 Cotton Drive.
The craft fair runs 3 days: Friday, November 19th (3pm – 8pm)
Saturday, November 20th (10am – 5pm)
Sunday, November 21st (10am – 5pm)
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Urban Artisan Craft Fair – Davie & Pacific
A Roundhouse Special Event
Sat & Sun Nov 27-28, 10:00am – 5:00pm
$1 admission (includes door prize ticket)
Kids Craft Area • Door Prizes • Live Music
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Women’s Winter Faire
WHERE: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street @ East 15th Ave, Vancouver
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm. December 18 & 19, 2010
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Blim Christmas Market
Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver – 50 East Pender Street.
on Sunday, December 19 from 11:00-4:00pm.

Bee Lovely, Bee Gorgeous!

 

EMBERS

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EMBERS Rising Stars Event!

EMBERS Rising Stars is an annual event to celebrate the success of entrepreneurs who have completed our BUILD A BUSINESS program. Come join us on December 7th, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm at 28 West Pender Street for some great food and holiday shopping.

Click here for more details and to support our event!

EMBERS

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