Toast to the Coast is a fundraising event at the Vancouver Aquarium in support of conservation and education programs. The event was sold out and was a huge success! A lot of amazing people attended the event and I think over $60,000 was raised on Friday night! Ocean wise restaurants were serving delicious canapés and guest sampled wine from local BC wineries. Everything was so delicious and it was nice to know that all the food was sustainable and ocean-friendly!

There were a lot of silent auction items. I was most interested in the jewelery which was generously donated by Birks! I was eying one of the bracelets but unfortunately so were a lot of other people! Thank you to Toast to the Coast and the Vancouver Aquarium for hosting a wonderful event for such a worthy cause. 



 
 



 


 
 
 

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Vancouver Yoga Show

Admission is $15 at the door but you can print out your free pass to the show here or you can get complimentary passes at local Lululemon stores: : Kitsilano, Robson, Park Royal, Oakridge and The Lab
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre - Hall A



Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Technology Fair at Lansdowne Mall
Access the newest and latest technology. Hands on demos, seminars and activities on digital photography, computers, tablets, smartphones and home entertainment. Companies present include Epson, Microsoft, Toshiba, Targus, Acer, and more! There are also chances to win prizes throughout the day!
9:30am - 6:00pm
5300 No.3 Road, Richmond

Vancouver's Winter Farmers Market
10:00am - 2:00pm
Plaza of Nat Bailey Stadium
4601 Ontario Street & 30th, Vancouver

Kids Market's 27th Birthday
Cake, balloons, and a chance to win $250 shopping spree!
10:00am - 6:00pm
Kids Market
1496 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver 

Walk Richmond - Stevenson Village
Stroll through Steveston's historic fishing village while passing markets, galleries and shops.
10:00am
Garry Point Park
12011 7th Avenue, Richmond


Vancouver Yoga Show
Admission is $15 at the door but you can print out your free pass to the show here or you can get complimentary passes at local Lululemon stores: : Kitsilano, Robson, Park Royal, Oakridge and The Lab
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre - Hall A

Wedding Parfait Bridal Showcase
The Wedding Parfait is an informative wedding show featuring wedding service displays, mini workshops and spectacular fashion shows! Brides and grooms will also have a chance to win a “Round Trip for two Vancouver to Mexico” with Air Canada
11:00am - 9:00pm
Aberdeen Centre
4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond

Vertical Orchestra
TWO SHOWS: 7:00 & 9:00 PM
Promenade of the Vancouver Public Library’s Central Branch
350 West Georgia Street


Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Happy Feet Two Skating Event
Join Warner Brothers at 8 Rinks in their promotion for their upcoming movie Happy Feet Two. There will be face painting, swag and quite possibly advance screening passes to be given out at this event so don't miss it! Bring a food donation for the a delicious Bonchaz bun.
1:15pm - 3:15pm 
8 Rinks
6501 Sprott Street,  Burnaby

Vancouver Yoga Show
Admission is $15 at the door but you can print out your free pass to the show here or you can get complimentary passes at local Lululemon stores: : Kitsilano, Robson, Park Royal, Oakridge and The Lab
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre - Hall A

Urban Wedding Show
10:00am - 6:00pm
Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel
1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

Last Monday, I went to was Goldfish Seafood & Chop House for Taste of Yaletown. I heard a lot of good things about it and it seems to be always busy so I was pretty eager to try it out.

 

Complimentary Herb Bread with Balsamic Vinegar

We decided to order different items from the menu to be able to try out as many as possible. We started with Clam Chowder and Tempura Squid. K thought the chowder wasn't that good. It was seemed watered and I thought it was overpowered with parsley. Not sure if it was suppose to be like that. The tempura squid was quite good though.


For our mains, we ordered Pan Roasted Halibut Cheeks (which was featured on Breakfast Television) and the Seafood Bouillabaisse. Out of the two dishes, I loved the Halibut Cheeks the best! Mmmmm.

Pan Roasted Halibut Cheeks

Seafood Bouillabaisse

After the appetizers and mains, we were so stuffed that it was hard to eat anymore but there's always room for dessert!

Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla ice cream

Citrus Creme Brûlée

  
Friday, October 28, 2011

Kesler Autograph Signing at Canucks Team Store
First 150 fans to show their 11.12 Pharmasave Canucks calendar at the Team Store at 10am will get a voucher. Signing will take place at 4pm.
Team Store at Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Halloween Hunt at Cambie Village
Pumpkin decorating, crafts, magic, costume contest for dogs, chance to win XBox at City Square.
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cambie Street between West 8th and 18th & City Square 

Smirnoff Sampling Live on Location with the Beat94.5
Smirnoff sampling and a chance to win Kanye West and Jay-Z tickets.
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids are invited to go trick-or-treating at participating businesses. There is a costume contest as well. Photos will be taken at Brechin Maclean Photography at 200-3580 Moncton Street.
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Steveston Village, Richmond

7th Annual Night For All Souls
A night of music, flowers, tea, candles and prayers to remember the dead at Mountain View Cemetery. 
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Celebration Hall, 5445 Fraser Street at 39th. Avenue, Vancouver

Black Rose Cemetery
Go through the haunted cemetery in the evening. Scary. Suggested $2 donation or a non perishable food (given towards the Vancouver Food Bank)
6:00pm - 10:00pm
2426 Harrison Drive, Vancouver

Thrill the World 2011
Witness zombies dance to Michael Jackson's Thriller simultaneously all over the world!
7:00pm
Roundhouse Turntable Plaza, on Davie St. at Pacific Blvd., Vancouver 

Halloween Fireworks
~8:00pm
Gilmore Community School
50 S. Gilmore Avenue, Burnaby


Sunday, October 30, 2011 

Threshold Singers
Honouring the tradition of bedside singing
7:00pm
Celebration Hall, 5445 Fraser Street at 39th. Avenue, Vancouver

Black Rose Cemetery
Go through the haunted cemetery in the evening. Scary. Suggested $2 donation or a non perishable food (given towards the Vancouver Food Bank)
6:00pm - 10:00pm
2426 Harrison Drive, Vancouver

Monday, October 31, 2011

Film Screening: Forever
A film about Pere lachaise cemetery in Paris
7:00pm
Celebration Hall, 5445 Fraser Street at 39th. Avenue, Vancouver

Black Rose Cemetary
Go through the haunted cemetery in the evening. Scary. Suggested $2 donation or a non perishable food (given towards the Vancouver Food Bank)
5:00pm - 12:00am
2426 Harrison Drive, Vancouver

Dragon's Den fans take note! Kevin O'Leary will be at the Chapters on Robson this Tuesday, October 25th. There will be a Q&A session with the ruthless Dragon, followed by a signing of his new book: Cold Hard Truth.

Word of caution: Occupy Vancouver might show up to protest but everything should be peaceful.

When

 RSVP to the Facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=280151775330452

 



 After the speeches were done, the green ribbon made up of different leaves was cut.

Cutting of the green "ribbon"

Mayor Gregor signing autograph

Live Jazz music

Donor Wall

This amazing building is the greenest building in Vancouver and on it's way to becoming Canada's first certified living building. The unique undulating shape of the building is inspired by an orchid leaf and is designed by renowned architecture firm Perkins+Will. It is solar powered, 100% water-independent and completely carbon and energy neutral. It really is a beautiful and amazing building. If you haven't had a chance to go take a look at it, I recommend that you do.


As part of the celebration, admission to the beautiful VanDusen Garden was free. It was a perfect day to visit the gardens too. The autumn colours are so beautiful, it really is one of the best times to visit the garden.
The garden store was also having a moving sale and I took home some bulbs and spent the rest of the day weeding my garden. Such a beautiful day!




 
I love, love the reds and yellows of the maples. The colours are so vivid that you have to be there to fully enjoy the experience. It is breathtakingly beautiful.