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Vancouver, BC
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LanaLou's, 362 Powell Street
In the middle of the 300 block of Powell (Hoko's old spot) is a newly decorated restaurant named LanaLou's offering comfort food six days a week. The makeover includes real church pews, cherubs and chandeliers with a soundtrack of 80's punk favorites.
Open for just over 4 weeks the spot has already developed a following. And due to hits like apple pie stuffed French toast and local smoked salmon benny there is a steady stream of admirers on the weekends. Looks like someone just upped the competition for Deacon's Corner. Overall it's a cozy spot for brunch, lunch and dinner with live music on select evenings. The menu offers plenty of options for the cocktail crowd and veggie loves alike.
Hours of Operation
Tue-Thu 11 am - 8 pm
Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat 9 am - 2 am
Sun 9 am - 12 am
Closed Monday's but available
for private bookings and parties.
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Waste Drive at Pat's Pub
To celebrate Waste Reduction Week, the Strathcona BIA hosted an E-Waste Drive on Thursday October 21. We collected just over 1 ton of e-waste.
Spring Cleaning?
If you didn't have a chance to make it out to the event, don't worry. We will be hosting another E-Waste Drive the week of April 18-22, 2011 in celebration of Earth Day.
On Earth Day 2008 we collected 4 tons in under 4 hours. Let's make 2011 twice as huge!
If you have some old electronics that you need to get rid of now, give us a call. We will have Reboot pick it up for you, refurbish what they can, and recycle the rest through Free Geek. We'll even record it for you on the Resource Exchange. Give us a call today at 604-258-2727 and we will take care of your e-waste.
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East Side Culture Crawl Stop:
Octopus Studios, 393 Powell St
For five years Octopus Studios has provided low cost space for artists and artisans in a 3000 sqft workspace on Powell St. Currently the space is home to 14 artists, 10 of which will be exhibiting during the upcoming East Side Culture Crawl later this month. The artists range from painters and photographers to guitar craftsmen and soap makers. Beata Kacy who runs the space with her partner Nik Palmer says this will be the third year the studio has participated in the Crawl. They are expecting upwards of 800 visitors this year.
From her cozy studio space at the entrance of Octopus, Kacy offers courses in jewelry, soap making and other craft. "Whenever I learn something new I try to pass on the skills," she explains. Make sure to check out new items like industrial felt & leather belts, fuse glass and metal clay jewelry all available on the Crawl. Heading through Kacy's studio to the back of the building you enter a large space with vaulted ceilings and more studios in a loft section. In this space her partner Palmer creates fine custom leather goods with his son (www.palmerandsons.ca) using traditional methods, heritage materials, reclaimed leather and vintage tools to produce once of a kind bags, cuffs and bets.
Octopus Artists taking part in the Crawl 2010
Andriy Mishchenko, Photography
Focused on the easily-overlooked elements in our urban environments, the significance of stray objects, shadows, and negative space. Working without artificial light, he records scenes largely as he sees them. www.photic.ca
Krystian Guevara, Painting
Working in everything from film to video games and political illustrations, Krystian is currently focusing on painting. You may have seen his work on the cover of the Georgia Straight. www.contempogaleria.com
Sean Karemaker, Drawing
Sean documents small things that occur in strange places. He illustrates slow stories at high speed and captures mundane madness in passing. www.seankaremaker.com
Kim White, Guitar Builder
Founder and creator of Hobo Nation cigar box guitars, Kim also builds classical, and steel string guitars one at a time by hand. He is a member of the Guild of American Luthiers. www.hobonation.ca
Roksan Kohen, Drawing & Painting
Drawing on her international arts experiences Roksan observes and discovers the city around her. Utilizing oils, acrylics, water color, ink, sometimes working with mixed media she layers her ideas. www.roksankohen.com
Ellen Scobie, Mixed Media & Printmaking
Countless hours spent in front of the computer on marketing communications combined with training in hand-pulled lithographic prints has led Ellen to where she is today: creating mixed media works with photography, printmaking and painting.
www.ellenscobie.com
Suzy Stroet, Painting
Emily Carr & UBC graduate Suzy focuses on people and how they interact with, and inhabit the spaces they create. Addressing the ever-evolving nature of human made places and the tension between physical, digital, social and emotional spaces. www.suzystroet.com
Paul Tanner, Jewellery & Sculpture
With 10 years as a goldsmith under his belt Paul has also tackled 3D animation at VFS. Since then he has worked in the video game
industry as a character artist which he supplements with sculpting and jewlery making. www.polysprojects.blogspot.com
Guzin Taskiran, Photography
Born and raised in Turkey, Guzin liked the idea of painting with light and was quickly mesmerized by the spiritual power of the camera. She now works in Vancouver working primarily as a graphic designer and photographer. www.guzintaskiran.com
Don't miss Octopus Studios on the East Side Culture Crawl which runs November 26-28.
www.octopusstudios.com
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Aviva Community Fund Update
The Strathcona BIA has applied for an Aviva Community Fund grant to create a Micro-Gardening program in the Strathcona area. We have made it through to the semi-finals where we will compete with 29 other ideas for a chance to present to the judges in the final round. Please show your support for the Strathcona Green Zone by voting for our idea daily between December 2 and December 15. Every vote counts, so help us spread the word to your family, friends, and social networks, and help us make Strathcona a literal green zone.
Sign up for our Aviva reminders mailing list and not only will you get your reminder to vote, we'll also enter you into draws for great daily prizes.
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Vancouver Police Dept. Strategic Planning
The Vancouver Police Board & Vancouver Police Dept. has asked for your assistance in helping identify priorities for their 5 year strategic plan.
- What should the VPD's top priorities be for 2012-2016?
- What's working and what isn't?
- Have the main issued from 5 years ago changed?
Make sure your voice as a Strathcona property owner and/or business tenant is heard and join us on November 30th at the Strathcona Community Centre from 5-7 for a discussion followed by a Q&A session with VPD staff on policing priorities.
VPD Strategic Planning Feedback| Nov. 30| 5pm-7pm| Strathcona Community Centre, Seniors Rm | 601 Keefer St
RSVP for this session @ www.strathconabia.com
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 Strathcona Community
Mobile Patrol
Please note that the dispatch number for the SBIA community mobile patrol has changed to 778.227.1776.
If you have any questions regarding the patrol, etc. please do not hesitate to phone the SBIA office.
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Strathcona's Newest Mural:
1201 Franklin Street (Powell side)
Strathcona's newest addition to the mural program. Located on the back side of Boardroom Eco Apparel at 1200 Powell St. Check out the artists blog entries and mural progress here.
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Budget 2011: COV Needs Business Input
The City of Vancouver needs business input in creating a 2011 budget that reflects you priorities. Businesses play a crucial role in Vancouver's future. By sharing your ideas and participating in the City's budget consultation process, you can help create a strong future for Vancouver. Open houses and information displays are being planned throughout the city for October and November. Learn about how the budget is spent, current priorities, and how the operating budget affects everyday programs and services.
Provide YOUR input as a business owner on how Council prioritizes City spending and discuss the importance various services.
SURVEY
Fill out this years online survey for businesses at vancouver.ca/budget to read more about this year's budget process and fill out the online survey.
ATTEND
The City of Vancouver invites businesses to a special information
session on the 2011 City operating budget. City Council wants to hear from you on issues relating to budget planning and spending priorities. Business Open House | November 8th | City Hall | Main Floor Media Room | 4-8pm | Presentations at 5pm & 7pm
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Climate Smart on Special
The City of Vancouver (COV) and the Pacific Carbon Trust (PCT) have teamed up to offer Climate Smart programs to Vancouver-based small and mid-sized businesses. For the reduced rate of $500 you can attend training that takes you through the process of creating a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and developing reduction strategies with a focus on cost savings, operational efficiency and brand lift.
This training consists of three ½ day workshops scheduled over three months and typically costs $1500. Act fast as only a limited number of businesses can participate. If you are interested or want to learn more check out the attached PDF and contact Geneviève at Climate Smart.
Click for more information
To register please contact Geneviève Tardif at Climate Smart:
gen@climatesmartbusiness.com or 604.254. 6283 ext 250
Did you know that Strathcona business & Climate Smart graduate Sunrise Soya Foods introduced heating efficiencies that saves them $22,400 per year in natural gas?
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Fashionmark Solutions &
Diane Kennedy Eco-Boutique Fashion
#301-343 Railway Street
Ever wonder why some garments fit like a glove and others bunch up and show off the wrong bits? The key to a proper fit is an experienced pattern maker. Fashionmark Solutions on Railway has been in the business of fit for over 13 years, assisting their clients from sketch through pattern, grading, markers and specification.
Fashionmark can assist at any point in the pattern making process. But from start to finish there are a few basic steps: pattern making (sample below), grading (sizing), marker making and specification sheets. Owner Diane Kennedy notes it can take over 6 months from sketch to sales rack, and that's if there are no surprises. Fashionmark also helps with fabric yield so that the client gets the most out of their bolt, minimizing waste and increasing value.
Driven by a lifelong interest in fashion and design, Kennedy first looked into perusing fashion design in grade nine. In 2007 she launched a line of bamboo separates under her own name. She started the line because she was unsatisfied with the options available to plus size women, noting that none of her customers were designing for the demographic. "It's a huge market, 62% of the US population is over a size 16," explained Kennedy, "I realized who better to create a proper fitting line than a pattern maker?"
Items from the Diane Kennedy Fall 2010 Line
It proved to be an under served market; already the line is established in boutiques across Canada and the US. And due to popular demand the line is now available in sizes small through 3X. The secret to well fitted plus size garments goes back to the pattern. Many other companies develop their sizing from a sample size which falls around 4-6, instead of a plus size. Kennedy creates a separate pattern for each size range, ensuring a perfect fit.
As a strong advocate for supporting local jobs and manufacturing in Canada, Kennedy ensures her line is made locally in East Vancouver with premium Canadian knit fabric made from 100% Certified Organic bamboo fibers.
Stop by #301 -343 Railway during the East Side Culture Crawl to meet Diane and check out the line.
www.fashionmark.com
www.dianekennedy.ca
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NOVEMBERGreen Zone Connects Thursday November 18th, 2010 - 5:00pm
Vancouver Japanese Language School Preparing Business for Tough Times Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 7:30am -8:30am Strathcona Community Centre, Activity Room
RSVP @ www.strathconabia.com
Deadline November 18th
VPD Feedback Forum
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Strathcona Community Centre, Seniors Room
RSVP @ www.strathconabia.comCity of Vancouver Business Open House
Monday, November 8, 2010 - 4pm - 8 pm: presentations at 5 and 7 pm City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue, Media Centre, Main Floor
DECEMBER
Look out for a huge area warehouse sale in Strathcona coming this December as well as our Holiday Social!
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