West End Transition Village Discussions - Village Vancouver2024-03-29T15:38:57Zhttp://www.villagevancouver.ca/group/westendtransitionvillage/forum?groupUrl=westendtransitionvillage&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWest End Community Potluck, Seed & Plant Swap, & celebrating the International Year of Pulsestag:www.villagevancouver.ca,2016-01-16:4670368:Topic:1216982016-01-16T23:41:03.507ZRoss Mosterhttp://www.villagevancouver.ca/profile/RossMoster
<p><a href="http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/west-end-community-potluck-seed-plant-swap-mini-workshop-1" target="_blank">Sunday, January 17 1-3 pm WE Community Centre</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/west-end-community-potluck-seed-plant-swap-mini-workshop-1" target="_blank">Sunday, January 17 1-3 pm WE Community Centre</a></p> WE Neighbourhood Food Network June Community Potlucktag:www.villagevancouver.ca,2015-06-12:4670368:Topic:1194222015-06-12T00:47:30.172ZRoss Mosterhttp://www.villagevancouver.ca/profile/RossMoster
<p><strong>Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 1pm to 2:30pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>West End Community Centre, Barclay Room<br></br> 870 Denman Street</strong></p>
<p>RSVP on event post or to WENFN (ross.wenfn@gmail.com)</p>
<p>Share some good food and conversation with neighbours. Bring something yummy to share and a cup, bowl, spoon, etc. if you're able to, and find out the latest with the West End Neighbourhood Food Network, Everyone welcome!</p>
<p>We'll have a seed library present - you can get some…</p>
<p><strong>Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 1pm to 2:30pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>West End Community Centre, Barclay Room<br/> 870 Denman Street</strong></p>
<p>RSVP on event post or to WENFN (ross.wenfn@gmail.com)</p>
<p>Share some good food and conversation with neighbours. Bring something yummy to share and a cup, bowl, spoon, etc. if you're able to, and find out the latest with the West End Neighbourhood Food Network, Everyone welcome!</p>
<p>We'll have a seed library present - you can get some free seeds for your garden or swap or donate some seeds</p>
<p>Watch for additional WENFN potlucks, workshops, and other activities at WECC and Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p>
<p>Ongoing: Food Scrap Drop Spots -- every Saturday from 10-noon @WECC through June 27th.</p>
<p>WENFN is sponsored by Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p> West End Neighbourhood Food Network March Community Potlucktag:www.villagevancouver.ca,2015-03-14:4670368:Topic:1175692015-03-14T20:14:29.684ZRoss Mosterhttp://www.villagevancouver.ca/profile/RossMoster
<p><strong>Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 1pm to 2:30pm</strong><br></br>West End Community Centre, Barclay Room<br></br>870 Denman Street</p>
<p><br></br><a href="https://foodwestend.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://foodwestend.wordpress.com/</a></p>
<p><br></br>RSVP on <a href="http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/west-end-neighbourhood-food-network-march-community-potluck" target="_blank">event post</a> or to WENFN (ross.wenfn@gmail.com) or with WECC (Activity #45809.102 WE - at 604.257.8333 or…</p>
<p><strong>Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 1pm to 2:30pm</strong><br/>West End Community Centre, Barclay Room<br/>870 Denman Street</p>
<p><br/><a href="https://foodwestend.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://foodwestend.wordpress.com/</a></p>
<p><br/>RSVP on <a href="http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/west-end-neighbourhood-food-network-march-community-potluck" target="_blank">event post</a> or to WENFN (ross.wenfn@gmail.com) or with WECC (Activity #45809.102 WE - at 604.257.8333 or <a href="http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/west-end-recreation-programs.aspx">http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/west-end-recreation-programs.aspx</a> or in person)</p>
<p>Share some good food and conversation with neighbours. Bring something yummy to share and a cup, bowl, spoon, etc. if you're able to, and find out the latest with the West End Neighbourhood Food Network, Everyone welcome!</p>
<p>We'll have a seed library present - you can get some free seeds for your garden or swap or donate some seeds</p>
<p>Watch for additional WENFN potlucks, workshops, and other activities at WECC and Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p>
<p>Ongoing: Food Scrap Drop Spots -- every Saturday from 10-noon @WECC and every Tuesday from 6-7:30 pm and Saturday from 10-noon @Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p>
<p>WENFN is sponsored by Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p> West End Neighbourhood Food Network January Community Potlucktag:www.villagevancouver.ca,2015-01-20:4670368:Topic:1165172015-01-20T20:20:58.310ZRoss Mosterhttp://www.villagevancouver.ca/profile/RossMoster
<p><strong>Sunday, January 25 from 1 - 2:30 pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>West End Community Centre, Barclay Room</strong></p>
<p><strong>870 Denman Street</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.foodwestend.wordpress.com" target="_blank">www.foodwestend.wordpress.com</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>RSVP</strong> on <strong><a href="http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/west-end-neighbourhood-food-network-january-community-potluck-1" target="_blank">event post</a></strong> or to WENFN…</p>
<p><strong>Sunday, January 25 from 1 - 2:30 pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>West End Community Centre, Barclay Room</strong></p>
<p><strong>870 Denman Street</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.foodwestend.wordpress.com" target="_blank">www.foodwestend.wordpress.com</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>RSVP</strong> on <strong><a href="http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/west-end-neighbourhood-food-network-january-community-potluck-1" target="_blank">event post</a></strong> or to WENFN (ross.wenfn@gmail.com) or with WECC (Activity #45809.101WE - at 604.257.8333 or <strong><a href="http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/west-end-recreation-programs.aspx" target="_blank">http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/west-end-recreation-programs.aspx</a></strong> or in person)<br/><br/></p>
<p>Share some good food and conversation with neighbours. Bring something yummy to share and a cup, bowl, spoon, etc. if you're able to, and find out the latest with the West End Neighbourhood Food Network, Everyone welcome!</p>
<p>We'll have a seed library present - you can get some free seeds for your garden or swap or donate some seeds</p>
<p>Watch for additional WENFN potlucks, workshops, and other activities at WECC and Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p>
<p><strong>Ongoing: Food Scrap Drop Spots</strong> -- every Saturday from 10-noon @WECC and every Tuesday from 6-7:30 pm and Saturday from 10-noon @Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p>
<p>WENFN is sponsored by Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p> Can you volunteer one or more shifts per month at a West End Food Scraps Drop Spot?tag:www.villagevancouver.ca,2014-11-12:4670368:Topic:1151302014-11-12T08:37:10.680ZRoss Mosterhttp://www.villagevancouver.ca/profile/RossMoster
<p><span class="font-size-2"><strong>Every Tuesday and Saturday volunteers receive food scraps from hundreds of the 45,000 residents in the West End. The take since June 2012 now totals over 50 tonnes of food scraps for composting to be recycled back into growing, also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2"><strong>Tuesday evenings (November 4, 11, 18, 25) from 6-7:30 pm & Saturday mornings from 10 am - noon at Gordon Neighbourhood…</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2"><strong>Every Tuesday and Saturday volunteers receive food scraps from hundreds of the 45,000 residents in the West End. The take since June 2012 now totals over 50 tonnes of food scraps for composting to be recycled back into growing, also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2"><strong>Tuesday evenings (November 4, 11, 18, 25) from 6-7:30 pm & Saturday mornings from 10 am - noon at Gordon Neighbourhood House.</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2"><strong>Saturday mornings from 10 am - noon at West End Community Centre. (November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29).</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2"><strong>Ongoing.</strong></span><br/> <span class="font-size-3"><strong><br/> Food Scrap Drop Spots are run entirely by volunteers. If you can help by volunteering for one or more shifts per month, please contact Ross at ross@villagevancouver.ca.</strong></span></p> VV/West End Neighbourhood Food Network Potluck Monday, July 14 6:30-8 pm, WECC, Barclay Roomtag:www.villagevancouver.ca,2014-07-14:4670368:Topic:1128762014-07-14T03:04:47.148ZRoss Mosterhttp://www.villagevancouver.ca/profile/RossMoster
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span class="font-size-5">VV/West End Neighbourhood Food Network Potluck</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span class="font-size-4">Monday, July 14, 2014 from 6:30 to 8 pm</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span class="font-size-4">West End Community Centre, Barclay Room</span></strong></span><br></br> <span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span class="font-size-4">970 Denman St.,…</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span class="font-size-5">VV/West End Neighbourhood Food Network Potluck</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span class="font-size-4">Monday, July 14, 2014 from 6:30 to 8 pm</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span class="font-size-4">West End Community Centre, Barclay Room</span></strong></span><br/> <span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span class="font-size-4">970 Denman St., Vancouver</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Share some good food and conversation with neighbours. Bring something yummy to share and a cup, bowl, spoon, etc. if you're able to and find out the latest with WENFN and VV.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">We’ll have a Seed Library there - you can get some free seeds for your garden or swap or donate some seeds.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Free. Everyone welcome!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">RSVP on event post or to ross.wenfn@gmail.com or register thru WECC (604.257.8333 or <strong><a href="http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/west-end-community-centre.aspx" target="_blank">vancouver.ca/westendrec</a></strong> or in person 45809.301WE)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">For further info: Ross at ross.wenfn@gmail.com or visit <strong><a href="http://foodwestend.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">foodwestend.wordpress.com</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">WENFN is sponsored by Gordon Neighbourhood House.</span></p>
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<p>Share some good food and conversation with neighbours. Bring something yummy to share and a cup, bowl spoon, etc. if you're able to, and find out the latest with the West End Neighbourhood Food Network, Everyone welcome!</p>
<p>VV will have a seed library present; bring some seeds to swap, if you'd like.</p>
<p>Watch for additional WENFN workshops, potlucks and other activities at WECC and Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p>
<p>Ongoing: Food Scrap Drop Spots -- every Tuesday from 6-7:30 pm and…</p>
<p>Share some good food and conversation with neighbours. Bring something yummy to share and a cup, bowl spoon, etc. if you're able to, and find out the latest with the West End Neighbourhood Food Network, Everyone welcome!</p>
<p>VV will have a seed library present; bring some seeds to swap, if you'd like.</p>
<p>Watch for additional WENFN workshops, potlucks and other activities at WECC and Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p>
<p>Ongoing: Food Scrap Drop Spots -- every Tuesday from 6-7:30 pm and Saturday from 10-noon @Gordon Neighbourhood House and every Saturday from 10-noon @WECC.</p>
<p>WENFN is sponsored by Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p> REMINDER - Neighbourhood Small Grants Deadline - Monday, April 7, 2014 - TODAY!tag:www.villagevancouver.ca,2014-04-07:4670368:Topic:1097732014-04-07T06:32:24.507ZRoss Mosterhttp://www.villagevancouver.ca/profile/RossMoster
<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>The Vancouver Foundation and City of Vancouver have a grant program to fund individuals between $50 and $1000 for community projects. The deadline for applications is Monday, April 7, 2014 at 5 pm. (TODAY!) The application and reporting process is relatively simple and can oft times be completed in 30-45 minutes. A co-applicant is required.</p>
<p>Here is the official site.…</p>
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>The Vancouver Foundation and City of Vancouver have a grant program to fund individuals between $50 and $1000 for community projects. The deadline for applications is Monday, April 7, 2014 at 5 pm. (TODAY!) The application and reporting process is relatively simple and can oft times be completed in 30-45 minutes. A co-applicant is required.</p>
<p>Here is the official site.</p>
<p><a href="http://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/neighborhood-small-grants" target="_blank">http://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/neighborhood-small-grants</a></p>
<p>See examples of grants in 2013 (lots about food).</p>
<p><a href="http://vancouverfoundation.ca/sites/default/files/documents/VF_GCNSG_2013_Recipients.pdf" target="_blank">http://vancouverfoundation.ca/sites/default/files/documents/VF_GCNSG_2013_Recipients.pdf</a></p>
<p>If you would like to look at some ideas relating to food and the West End, have a quick look at this page.</p>
<p>“Building a Neighbourhood Food Network in Vancouver’s West End”</p>
<p><a href="http://foodwestend.wordpress.com/faq/building-a-neighbourhood-food-network/" target="_blank">http://foodwestend.wordpress.com/faq/building-a-neighbourhood-food-network/</a></p>
<p><strong>From WE Neighnourhood Food Network's perspective, some things we would love to see in the West End are</strong></p>
<p>•Edible landscaping projects around buildings<br/>•New community/collaborative Gardens<br/>•Fruit tree and/or Berry orchard projects on Blvds.<br/>•Permaculture projects<br/>•Rooftop garden pilot projects<br/>•Pilot projects in which an apartment building owner lets renters have gardening plots around the building<br/>•Hosting of lecture, seminar, film showing, or performance on the topic of food<br/>•Programming tie in with the 2nd West End Food Fest <br/>•Develop a plan for networking food gardeners<br/>•Community Shared Meals/Drop-in Spaghetti Nights<br/>•Seed Library<br/>•Plastic Recycling Depot <br/>•Emergency Preparedness projects<br/>•More food workshops!<br/>•Other projects and activities promoting food access and justice and food resilience</p>
<p>If you would like some input on your idea, please send me an e-mail at ross.wenfn@gmail.com.</p>
<p>Cheers,<br/>Ross</p>
<p>Ross Moster<br/>Coordinator, West End Neighbourhood Food Network</p> WE Neighbourhood Food Network FREE Grow Your Own Sprouts and Grass workshoptag:www.villagevancouver.ca,2014-03-08:4670368:Topic:1089952014-03-08T17:26:36.774ZRoss Mosterhttp://www.villagevancouver.ca/profile/RossMoster
<p><strong>Tuesday, March 11, 2014 from 6:30pm to 8pm</strong><br></br><strong>Gordon Neighbourhood House</strong><br></br><strong>1019 Broughton St.</strong><br></br> <strong>Vancouver</strong></p>
<p>Sprouts are one of the most concentrated sources of nutrients on Earth. They can be grown in any climate, at any time of the year, in a limited space, for cent per liters. Come learn how to grow your own sprouts at home with no special equipment. Bring a jar if you want to take some stuff home to start right…</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday, March 11, 2014 from 6:30pm to 8pm</strong><br/><strong>Gordon Neighbourhood House</strong><br/><strong>1019 Broughton St.</strong><br/> <strong>Vancouver</strong></p>
<p>Sprouts are one of the most concentrated sources of nutrients on Earth. They can be grown in any climate, at any time of the year, in a limited space, for cent per liters. Come learn how to grow your own sprouts at home with no special equipment. Bring a jar if you want to take some stuff home to start right away.</p>
<p>VV will have a seed library present; bring some seeds to swap, if you'd like.</p>
<p><strong>RSVP on the <a href="http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/west-end-neighbourhood-food-network-free-workshop-topic-tbd-sprou" target="_blank">event post</a> or to ross.wenfn@gmail.com. Please pre-register.</strong></p>
<p>Watch for additional WENFN workshops, potlucks and other activities at WECC and Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p>
<p>Ongoing: Food Scrap Drop Spots -- every Tuesday from 6-7:30 pm and Saturday from 10-noon @Gordon Neighbourhood House and every Saturday from 10-noon @WECC.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://foodwestend.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://foodwestend.wordpress.com/</a></strong></p>
<p>WENFN is sponsored by Gordon Neighbourhood House.</p>
<p></p> West End Neighbourhood Food Network January Potluck Brunch this Sunday (Jan 19)tag:www.villagevancouver.ca,2014-01-18:4670368:Topic:1074362014-01-18T01:46:34.147ZRoss Mosterhttp://www.villagevancouver.ca/profile/RossMoster
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>West End Neighbourhood Food Network January Potluck Brunch this Sunday (Jan 19)<br></br>Posted by Ross Moster on January 17, 2014 at 5:42pm in West End Neighbourhood Food Network<br></br>Back to West End Neighbourhood Food Network Discussions<br></br>.</p>
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>West End Neighbourhood Food Network (WENFN) is a kicking off a series of monthly potlucks with a Sunday Brunch from 11-1 this Sunday (Jan 19) in the Barclay Room at the West End Community Centre (870 Denman…</p>
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>West End Neighbourhood Food Network January Potluck Brunch this Sunday (Jan 19)<br/>Posted by Ross Moster on January 17, 2014 at 5:42pm in West End Neighbourhood Food Network<br/>Back to West End Neighbourhood Food Network Discussions<br/>.</p>
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>West End Neighbourhood Food Network (WENFN) is a kicking off a series of monthly potlucks with a Sunday Brunch from 11-1 this Sunday (Jan 19) in the Barclay Room at the West End Community Centre (870 Denman St.).</p>
<p>Share some good food and conversation with neighbours. Bring something yummy to share and a cup, bowl, spoon, etc. if you're able to, and find out the latest with the West End Neighbourhood Food Network (Lots happening!)</p>
<p>Everyone welcome!</p>
<p>To register: WENFN (ross.wenfn@gmail.com) or WECC #45809.101WE (604.257.8333 or <a href="http://www.vancouver.ca/westendrec">www.vancouver.ca/westendrec</a>) or on the <a href="http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/west-end-neighbourhood-food-network-january-potluck-brunch" target="_blank">event post</a>.</p>
<p>We also have a series of free gardening and seed saving workshops coming up in February and March, as well as ongoing Food Scrap Drop Spots 3 times a week. Details here: <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1802283871?profile=original" target="_self">WENFN%20Upcoming%20Activties%20Jan-Mar%202014.docx</a></p>
<p>Cheers,<br/>Ross<br/>WENFN Coordinator</p>