September 20, 2011
Thanks to all who helped make our block party a success!
See a photo slideshow from our 11th Annual Block Party on Sept. 10th
It was another great event for the Mountain View Neighbourhood, with perfect weather and delicious food supplied by the legendary Memphis Blues eatery, as well as additional supplies from our new local grocery on Fraser Street – No Frills (Thanks, Dean!) and yummy ice cream.
Our committee made up of Sharole, Jackie, Lilli, Pete & Mike would like to thank many others for their participation.
Thank you to Laura, Mark and Yasmine who helped me man the pulled pork station for the day. Thanks to those who stayed behind and helped with the clean up. We left no trace we were there – which is good.
Both our MP Don Davies, and our MLA Mabel Elmore, came out to show support for our neighbourhood and join in the festivities
Fraser Court Seafood Restaurant kindly stopped by with 3 trays of specialty rice and noodles and Clare from Indulgences Desserts dropped off a lovely tray of exquisite sweeties. Thank you to both.
The entertainment provided by the Polynesian dancers and Diego were enthusiastically received. Thanks to Rani Wangsawidjaya and her crew! Big applause also to Lauren Kwan, LedMac's marketing coordinator who came out with the icecream truck!
Kelly Woods from Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House came out to share some fun. Cedar Cottage is a very supportive partner who helps us manage funding for our various projects, including the annual block party.
Two representatives from the South Vancouver Community Policing Centre stopped by to hand out pamphlets and reminders to call in any suspicious activity you see ongoing in the neighbourhood. They are more than willing to add a problem area to their rounds. The Community Policing office number is 604-717-2940.
Finally, special thanks to John Atkin, historian and his wife Robin Naiman from COV Mountain View Cemetery for attending and chatting with folks.
Posted by Mike Klassen at 12:42 PM | Permalink
September 9, 2011
Join us for Mountain View's 11th annual BBQ (4-8pm Saturday)!
Our 11th annual community block party is Saturday at 4-8pm!
Folks, please join us for the 11th Annual Mountain View Block Party!
Like last year we're going to assemble again along East 28th Avenue between Prince Albert & St. Catherines Streets. There will be some musical entertainment, face painting for the kids, and a display of our new Fraser Street plaques project. Here are the details:
DATE: Saturday, September 10th
TIME: 4:00 - 8:00 pm
LOCATION: 800 block East 28th Avenue (corner of Prince Albert St.)
We'll have some very yummy food, and ask that it would be great if you could bring a side dish or snack food such as chips or dips, as well as a chair to sit on. There will be delicious meat dishes provided as well as coleslaw, as well as a surprise treat for the kids and kids at heart!
Details to follow on activities planned for the party will follow. Be sure to sign up for our Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/vanmountainview or Twitter @VanMountainView.
Posted by Mike Klassen at 2:11 PM | Permalink
August 29, 2011
11th Annual Mountain View Block Party! September 10th 4-7pm
Our 11th annual community block party is coming soon!
Folks, be sure to "save the date" and please join us for the 11th Annual Mountain View Block Party.
Like last year we're going to assemble again along East 28th Avenue between Prince Albert & St. Catherines Streets.
DATE: Saturday, September 10th
TIME: 4:00 - 8:00 pm
LOCATION: 800 block East 28th Avenue
We'll have some very yummy food, and ask that it would be great if you could bring a side dish or snack food such as chips or dips. There will be delicious meat dishes provided as well as coleslaw.
Details to follow on activities planned for the party will follow. Be sure to sign up for our Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/vanmountainview or Twitter @VanMountainView.
Posted by Mike Klassen at 3:51 PM | Permalink
August 28, 2011
Fraser Street hip? Whaaa?
Fraser Street hasn't looked this hip for decades!
The Century development at 4550 Fraser Street just from its sheer size alone was going to shape the future of our community. It has brought a local grocery store within walking distance of most homes in the area, a Starbucks coffee shop (always a sign of civilization) and a Shoppers Drug Mart, all of which seem to be perpetually busy.
What the folks at Ledingham-McAllister decided to do was point out some of the hipness happening in our community with this truly sexy marketing video on YouTube.
It focuses on shops and restaurants like La Marche St. George, Les Faux Bourgeois, European Bakery, and The Outpost Café along with several others between Kingsway and 30th Avenue. While it's always good to be leary about hype or being "the next Main Street," we'll take the compliment nonetheless.
Posted by Mike Klassen at 6:05 AM | Permalink
August 27, 2011
Music in (Grays) Park - Final Performance this Sunday evening!
The last free concert in the series is Sunday evening, August 28th
We regret not giving a plug to this program earlier, but there is still one more show to see at Grays Park (33rd & St. Catherines). We have so much great musical talent in our community, including members of the legendary Henderson Family (that of Bill Henderson of Chilliwack). The Hendersons will all be there, went the famous Beatles' tune, and on Sunday we're going to hear the lovely voices of Camille and Saffron Henderson with "friends" and other family members playing too.
Also, SAVE the DATE: September 10th (4-7pm) is the Mountain View Neighbourhood Group's 12th Annual Block Party and BBQ. Stay tuned to our website, tweets or Facebook page for details coming soon!
Posted by Mike Klassen at 6:20 AM | Permalink
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