August 26, 2008
Date: October 17th, 18th
Location: Broadway Church, Vancouver
Information: www.shalomseekers.com
Register now for Early Bird discount (regular rates apply after Aug 31st).
Street homeless has reached crisis levels in Metro Vancouver. But the visibly homeless represent just the tip of the iceberg. Over 58,000 households pay more than 50% of their income just for a roof over their heads and are at risk of homelessness.
At our first conference, in 2006, more than 250 people from across the Lower Mainland participated. This time around we have doubled our offerings and expect at least 500 to attend. We invite you to come and …
Connect
· Find out what others are doing in your area of interest and in your own city.
· Visit the Ministry Connections and ethical marketplace area.
Learn
· Interact with national and international keynote speakers with track records of success.
· Choose from 20 workshops.
Act
· Join with Christian ministries and their partners who are helping end the crisis.
· Join a thinkubator - hubs of learning, planning, advocacy and action.
August 25, 2008
Would you like to purchase more local food but find it difficult to find?
The Richmond Pocket Market is for you.
This mini farmers market collects locally grown food and sells it in 4 locations:
Richmond Hospital Lobby
7000 Westminster Hwy
Every Tuesday 2-5 pm
Garry Point Housing Co-op
11631 7th Avenue
Every Wednesday 4-6 pm
Knightsbridge I - NEW!
12551 Cambie
Every Thursday 10am-12pm
St. Alban’s Church Parking Lot
7260 St. Alban’s Road
Every Thursday 2-5 pm
Sign up for the free e-newsletter that includes market details and recipes at:
richmondpocketmarket@gmail.com
Poster - 4 locations
July Newsletter
Richmond Review Story
Richmond News Story
August 20, 2008
Attention Home Gardeners! Enter the Grow Local Fair and showcase your sustainably grown produce!
Share your successes and bring home a blue ribbon!
Entry deadline: August 29th
Event: August 31st
Categories include: Vegetables, Fruit, Homemade Jams & Jellies, Fruit Pies, Vegetable Cakes, Wild Edibles, Flower Arrangements, Harvest Baskets
This event is open to home gardeners within an 100 mile radius of Boundry Bay Earthwise Garden
Enter online at www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca
Event Poster
May 29, 2008
Looking for locally produced food?
Check out the new Local Food Guide for a map showing sources of tastey Richmond grown food.
May 25, 2008
On May 3rd 60 communities across British Columbia came out and stood to draw attention to the lack of affordable housing. In Richmond 30 people came out and stood at the corner of Granville and Minoru. We were joined by municipal and federal politicians and received support from many passing motorists.
In a short meeting afterward we decided to follow the lead from other communities and meet weekly. Initially we will be holding our Stands weekly at the same place (NW corner of Granville and Minoru) and same time 1pm-2pm Saturday. Weekly Stands are a major commitment so it is important that we pace ourselves.
We are seeking to recruit 4 “Captains” who will coordinate volunteers, take charge of the banner and be the group liaison for their week (each Captain will organize one Stand per month). If you can help, please contact David at affhousing@richmondprc.org
