Remember when mom took care of the house and dad went off to work? If you were like me, that was the context in which growing up occurred. My mom was amazing. She baked fresh bread every week and for dinner we always had a homemade dessert. She kept her house clean and her children safe and held her marriage together with patience, persistence, tolerance and love. Dad was amazing too. Every day he would go to work long hours in his construction trade and was home to eat dinner with the family. On weekends he would take us fishing or hiking or we would build things in his workshop. Read more
Word on the Street
Library Square (Homer & Hamilton)
September 24th, 11am-6pm
This year’s festival will feature a compelling roster of authors, editors and publishers engaged in readings, presenting thousands of books and magazines, showcasing celebrity authors, kids' events and much more.
Make sure to stop by and support the Vancouver Sun’s Raise-a Reader “book by donation” booth” where you will find Scholastic Canada and Leapfrog programs by donation! Music, food and entertainment will round out this annual celebration. Don't miss it!
For more information check out – http://thewordonthestreet.ca/vancouver.php
Walk for Life
Stanley Park
September 24th, 11am
This year marks the 21st year of the annual Walk For Life! This is not just another walk in the park. All of the money raised at this family friendly event makes a profound difference in the lives of children, women and men living with HIV in British Columbia. Start the day with you family walking the Seawall and Lost Lagoon, and then kick back and enjoy the onsite carnival style entertainment.
To register for Vancouver’s 2006 Walk for LIFE, or to donate, contact: www.bcpwa.org or call 604.915.WALK.
The Simon Fraser Society for Community Living
The Simon Fraser Society for Community Living provides choices and opportunities for children who require extra support, adults with intellectual disabilities, and their families.
Since 1928, people experiencing challenges have been turning to Family Services of Greater Vancouver—a community-based, not-for-profit organization providing crucial social services to children, youth, adults, and families across the lower mainland. They offer help, provide hope, and present opportunities— helping people realize and create possibilities for themselves. This is done through a combination of professional counseling, therapy, education, advocacy, planning, and other supportive services. Family Services work is about building healthy, vibrant tomorrows.
