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Mary Bennett's Groups
Mary Bennett's Discussions
Art + Community + Environment = Awesome
Started May 21, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Art + Community + Environment = Awesome Hi, I work for the Community Arts Council of Vancouver. One of our top 3 priorities is community environmental arts.This coming Wednesday, May 25, at the…Continue
Artists in Our Midst - May 1 & 2, 2010
Started Mar 25, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
I'm one of 30 plus artists involved in the annual Artists in our Midst - westside art walk/studio tour. Hope you'll drop by - 2605 West 5th Avenue May 1-2. I'll post an event too.…Continue
Folk Festival + Village Vancouver
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shelley Klotz Apr 15, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
In the past two (more?) years Village Vancouver has had a booth (and a blanket) at the Folk Festival. I plan to be there and can help in some way. The Community Arts Council of Vancouver might offer…Continue
Tags: commnity art, folk festival
Housing Coops
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Bennett Apr 7, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I live in Trafalgar Housing Coop (5th & Trafalgar) and interested in connecting with others who live in housing coops - especially in the Kitsilano area. At least 4 of us are attending the Coop…Continue
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Mary Bennett posted a status
"Bee Walk Sat at 1pm (NOTE CHANGE FROM ORIGINAL POST) http://ning.it/16obIXN then garden sign making 3-5pm (drop in) 1st and Trafalgar."
Vida Mas commented on Mary Bennett's event Vegan Soup at Mary's
"Dear Mary;
Is this meant to happen on June 19th? On my screen it reads May 19th!
Love
Vida"
Mary Bennett posted an event
Vegan Soup at Mary's at Mary's place
May 19, 2013 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
I'm hosting vegan soup 5:30-6:30please rsvp here or to maryinvancouver@gmail.com so I know how many are coming.No need to bring anythingSee More
Chris Diplock joined Ross Moster's group
Kitsilano Transition Village
Neighbours who share an interest in community, sustainability and resiliency. Potlucks, collaborative gardening, permaculture, demonstration sustainable village, block parties, drop-in spaghetti nights, emergency preparedness, community arts, vegan soup night, seed library/seed collective, canning, plastic recycling depot, sew-op, straw/feed deliveries, dinner groups, slow food/slow everything day, work parties, movie nights, folk festival, 5th Ave. Micro-Village, bees, chickens, Thanksgiving…See More
Mary Bennett's event was featured
Making your garden friendly to bees, butterflies and humans at 4th & Trafalgar
May 25, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
Hi, You're invited to come and brainstorm how to make roundabout (and bulge and other) gardens more community-friendly. Details here: http://roundaboutkits.eventbrite.ca/See More
Mary Bennett updated an event
Vegan Soup at Mary's at Mary's place
May 19, 2013 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
I'm hosting vegan soup 5:30-6:30 before heading to 2nd & Larch for Cric Crac! Storytelling evening ($6)please rsvp here or to maryinvancouver@gmail.com so I know how many are coming.No need to bring anythingSee More
Kitsilano Eco-Arts commented on Mary Bennett's event Making your garden friendly to bees, butterflies and humans
"come to our free workshop: make a sign; meet neighbours. http://roundaboutkits.tumblr.com/"
Mary Bennett's event was featured
Make a Bird from Recycled Plastic at Kitsilano, near Wired Monk coffee shop
May 13, 2013 from 11am to 2pm
A small group to experiment with making art from recycled plastic. Contact maryinvancouver@gmail.com for details.See More
Karen Hertz left a comment for Mary Bennett
"Hi, Mary. :-) Thanks so much for following up. I ended up having out of town guests for those few days so had to cancel a few things. Looking forward to future events such as that one. Thanks again! Karen :-)"
Jacquie Rolston commented on Mary Bennett's event Make a Bird from Recycled Plastic
"Interested, but have a busy schedule that day..."
Mary Bennett posted an event
Make a Bird from Recycled Plastic at Kitsilano, near Wired Monk coffee shop
May 13, 2013 from 11am to 2pm
A small group to experiment with making art from recycled plastic. Contact maryinvancouver@gmail.com for details.See More
Mary Bennett posted an event
Making your garden friendly to bees, butterflies and humans at 4th & Trafalgar
May 25, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
Hi, You're invited to come and brainstorm how to make roundabout (and bulge and other) gardens more community-friendly. Details here: http://roundaboutkits.eventbrite.ca/See More
Alexandra Ruel joined Ross Moster's group
Kitsilano Transition Village
Neighbours who share an interest in community, sustainability and resiliency. Potlucks, collaborative gardening, permaculture, demonstration sustainable village, block parties, drop-in spaghetti nights, emergency preparedness, community arts, vegan soup night, seed library/seed collective, canning, plastic recycling depot, sew-op, straw/feed deliveries, dinner groups, slow food/slow everything day, work parties, movie nights, folk festival, 5th Ave. Micro-Village, bees, chickens, Thanksgiving…See More
Jocelynn Rodrigues left a comment for Mary Bennett
"It was great to meet you too, Mary! I'm glad I got to go to one of the potlucks. :-) I'm looking forward to many more wonderful community gatherings. :-)"
Mary Bennett updated an event
Kitsilano Bee-Line Walk at starts at Wired Monk Coffee Shop
May 4, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
See more here: http://www.kitsilano.ca/2013/03/16/lead-a-janes-walk-and-show-off-our-neiighbourhood-on-may-4-5/Registering on eventbrite most appreciated: http://kits-bee-line-2013.eventbrite.ca/See More
Profile Information
- In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?
- Downtown East Side, Kitsilano
- Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...
- Potlucks, encouragement to bike more, drive less; gardening; composting, arts and celebrations - more parties and parades, please!
- There's a saying that "Transition is not a spectator sport". It's true! Village Vancouver runs on people power, and engaging in activities and projects together helps us accomplish more. Which groups, networks, neighbourhood villages, or projects do you think you might be interested in getting involved with? And what knowledge, skills, resources or other assets can you bring to the mix? (Don't be bashful!)
- Yes, I help with the Kits Village organizing.
- What would you like to see improved in Vancouver or in your community regarding sustainability or resiliency? Do you have an idea for a new Transition project or activity?
- I like the City's focus on greenest city and also the neighbourhood focus. It's great that the Vancouver Foundation have extended their neighbourhood small grants to the westside - it supports people like me - and probably you - to do some community building without trying to scrape $$ together or ask for contributions.
- I agree to read and abide by the Site Guidelines under the About tab on the navigation bar, remaining respectful in all communications on this web site.
- Yes
- Don't feel like answering all the questions now? No worries, just tell us briefly why you're interested in joining at this time, and you can come back and update your profile later.
- email: maryinvancouver@gmail.com
twitter: @Mary_Bennett
facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MaryBennettArtist;
websites: marybennett.net; trafifth.wordpress.com cacv.ca
About Me
I am
- a housing coop member
- a grandmother
- a gardener
- an artist
- administrator for the community arts council of vancouver
- a Unitarian
- a gemini
I like
- coffee
- food
- (most) people
- meetings (!)
- the National
More than you'd ever want to know about me at:
marybennett.net
I have a little blog about my immediate neighbourhood at
trafifth.wordpress.com
and have initiated a ning at
communityarts.ning.com
after learning about nings here.
drop by! or perhaps we'll meet at a potluck or coffee shop in the 'hood--I'm at the Cornerstone most mornings!
- a housing coop member
- a grandmother
- a gardener
- an artist
- administrator for the community arts council of vancouver
- a Unitarian
- a gemini
I like
- coffee
- food
- (most) people
- meetings (!)
- the National
More than you'd ever want to know about me at:
marybennett.net
I have a little blog about my immediate neighbourhood at
trafifth.wordpress.com
and have initiated a ning at
communityarts.ning.com
after learning about nings here.
drop by! or perhaps we'll meet at a potluck or coffee shop in the 'hood--I'm at the Cornerstone most mornings!
Mary Bennett's Photos
Nests for Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Added July 14, 2011 at 10:50pm 1 Comment
Days of the week Mixed Media Series
Added April 28, 2010 at 8:06am
Arts and crafts with Grandkids
Added April 28, 2010 at 8:00am
Collage Workshop April 2010
Added April 28, 2010 at 7:57am
Mixed Media Chakra Series
Added April 28, 2010 at 7:51am
Silent Auction in the Hallway April, 2010
Added April 28, 2010 at 7:45am
Trafalgar and 5th
Added March 10, 2010 at 8:11am
GARDENING
Added March 4, 2010 at 12:41pm
Mary Bennett's Blog
Artists in Our Midst - getting ready
Posted on April 28, 2010 at 8:13am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm exhibiting as part of Artists in Our Midst "art walk" on the westside for the second time this year.
Last year, I coordinated 3 other artists and had our work in the common room of my co-op. This year I decided to just do it in my apartment. I'm told that I'll get fewer people - people like to go to the group shows and also you have to go in the apartment and up a flight of stairs, which will deter some folks - mobility issues, energy or just feels too private.
I'm not nearly ready… Continue
Last year, I coordinated 3 other artists and had our work in the common room of my co-op. This year I decided to just do it in my apartment. I'm told that I'll get fewer people - people like to go to the group shows and also you have to go in the apartment and up a flight of stairs, which will deter some folks - mobility issues, energy or just feels too private.
I'm not nearly ready… Continue
Rainy days and seedlings
Posted on March 16, 2010 at 9:56pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Not fabulous gardening weather, but I've been out trying to eradicate the bluebells and considering where we can do more edible landscaping at my coop building.
On Sunday, I did a presentation at the Unitarian church using seeds/gardening as metaphor for "growing things in our own lives, our community and our city."
I called it:
radish acts of kindness and sweetpea acts of beauty
I learned that the phrase random acts, etc. is attributed to Anne Herbert and found some additional… Continue
On Sunday, I did a presentation at the Unitarian church using seeds/gardening as metaphor for "growing things in our own lives, our community and our city."
I called it:
radish acts of kindness and sweetpea acts of beauty
I learned that the phrase random acts, etc. is attributed to Anne Herbert and found some additional… Continue
Joining Village Vancouver + Spaghetti Dinners + Block Parties
Posted on March 2, 2010 at 11:54am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi, I'm eager to get engaged with Village Vancouver events. I know several of the steering committee members and live in Kits in a Housing Coop.
We have a common room and could host a Kits spaghetti dinner.
I'm organizing a block party for Carfree Days in Kits - on Sunday, June 20. You're all invited.
Mary
We have a common room and could host a Kits spaghetti dinner.
I'm organizing a block party for Carfree Days in Kits - on Sunday, June 20. You're all invited.
Mary
Comment Wall (19 comments)
- At 8:40pm on May 10, 2013,
Karen Hertz said… Hi, Mary. :-) Thanks so much for following up. I ended up having out of town guests for those few days so had to cancel a few things. Looking forward to future events such as that one. Thanks again!
Karen :-)
- At 11:21pm on April 14, 2013,
Jocelynn Rodrigues said… - It was great to meet you too, Mary! I'm glad I got to go to one of the potlucks. :-) I'm looking forward to many more wonderful community gatherings. :-)
- At 11:32am on October 21, 2012,
Valentine Prinet said… Hi Mary,
Thanks so much, it would be fantastic!
We can come and get them as soon as you want.
Cheers
Valentine&Alexis
- At 11:00am on August 8, 2012,
Sarah Tiferet said… Hi Mary,
I hope to be there. However, I also am invited to a brunch that day. I'll see how the day plays itself out.
Blessings,
Sarah Tiferet
- At 8:31am on July 10, 2012,
CBallantyne said… Hi Mary,
It was delightful to talk with you at the Village Vancouver potluck. Looking forward to seeing you again :)
- At 10:44pm on June 20, 2012,
Sonja Mulabdic said… Thanks Mary. Let's connect in August than.
Sonja
- At 10:50am on June 13, 2012,
Elaine said… Hi Mary,
I can definitely share some more kefir with you. If you're not using them I think that they can be chilled in the fridge (for up to a month at least) or frozen or dried (although, I've never personally tried either of these two options).
Unfortunately I've been out of town for the last 5 weeks, so my kefir have been dormant and need to be revived. I wish I could bring something to Car Free Day in Kits, but I just don't have anything right now. I'll let you know when there are some grains to share though!
Cheers,
Elaine
- At 10:04am on June 10, 2012, Ross Moster said…
Hi Mary,
You might also want to post the 5th Ave micro-village announcement as a new discussion or comment, so more Kits Villagers are aware of it.
Cheers,
Ross
- At 6:24pm on May 2, 2012,
Cabot Lyford said… Mary, I hope this comment gets to you. We haven't talked yet about closing the circle, although this might happen soon. As I learn about how this process works, I am certain that I will want to start another circle for those who are interested. You are welcome to come tonight (May 2). Email me directly for up to date info: cabot at telus dot net.
- At 4:20pm on May 2, 2012, Ross Moster said…
Note:
I don't see a post for tonight's event. Actual response is on the April 11th event post.
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