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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Opening of the Seine Net Loft Building at Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site of Canada - Steveston Village, BC

Opening of the Seine Net Loft Building

Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site of Canada Steveston Village

Voices of Britannia: The People, The stories, and the Future - Community engagement exhibit project at Seine Net Loft

The Opening of The Seine Net Loft Building at Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site of Canada was celebrated last Thursday September 26, 2013 with live music, self-guided tours, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Seine Net Loft is a significant part of historic Steveston's "Cannery Row", which included 15 canneries stretched along the Steveston waterfront between today's Garry Point Park and London Heritage Farm.

Information from the brochure:

"Net lofts like this building were constructed at cannery sites all along the Steveston waterfront to store and repair fishing nets. Their location on pilings over the water made it easy for fishermen to load and unload their nets directly from their boats. The building's size and cavernous interiors were designed to enable large cotton nets to be hung up to dry.

This Seine Net Loft was built in 1954-1955 by the Anglo-British Columbia Packing Company as part of the Phoenix Cannery complex, and was the last building of its type to be constructed specifically for the fishing industry..... In 2012-2013 the City of Richmond, with the support of Western Economic Diversification Canada, undertook a restoration project that would allow the community full access to this historically significant waterfront structure.

Like many industrial buildings on the waterfront, the Seine Net Loft has served many purposes in its 58-year history. The completion of this project has opened the door for the next phase of the building's life; a multi-purpose community gathering space for programs, exhibits and events."

For hours of operation and more information about The Seine Net Loft visit: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site website.

We want to thank Loren Slye president of the Steveston Historical Society for the invitation to the Grand opening of the Seine Net Loft building, and also Steveston Villager Artist Carmen Keitsch for the invitation and the guided tour in Steveston .

Richmond Mayor Malcom Brodie at the Grand Opening of the Seine Net Loft Building at Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site of Canada

Grand Opening of the Seine Net Loft Building at Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site of Canada

Loren Slye President of the Steveston Historical Society at the Grand Opening of the Seine Net Loft Building at Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site of Canada

Grand Opening of the Seine Net Loft Building at Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site of Canada

Voices of Britannia: The People, The stories, and the Future - Community engagement exhibit project at Seine Net Loft

Voices of Britannia: The People, The stories, and the Future

"Community engagement exhibit project at Seine Net Loft designed to gather and reveal the voice of the community by creating opportunities for visitors and community members to share their memories and visions of Britannia."

Opening of the Seine Net Loft Building, a set on Flickr.

Opening of the Seine Net Loft Building at Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site of Canada.
Richmond, BC
September 26,2013

A Sailor's Life for Me - Bill Roedde and the Story of Carita - Roedde House Museum - Vancouver

A Sailor's Life for Me

Bill Roedde and the Story of Carita

A Sailor's Life for Me Bill Roedde and the Story of Carita - Roedde House Museum - Aug 20 Oct 20 2013

A Sailor's Life for Me

Bill Roedde and the Story of Carita

August 20 - October 20 2013

Roedde House Museum

1415 Barclay Street

Vancouver, BC

The Roedde House Museum presents a new special exhibition: "A Sailor's Life for Me - Bill Roedde and the Story of Carita".

By Roedde House Museum:

Featuring original racing trophies, hand-drawn architectural plans of the Roedde Class sloops, and one-of-a-kind photos of Bill Roedde and of his beloved Carita, this intimate portrait of a sailor and Vancouverite is not to be missed.
Bill Roedde belonged to one of Vancouver’s earliest pioneer families who settled in the city in 1887. Taking up his father’s love of sailing, Bill joined the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club as a Junior member in 1905, and came to be “probably the best known and respected yachtsman on the Pacific Coast”. Honorary Life Member of the RVYC and champion racer, Bill is fondly remembered by all who met him. His legacy lives on thanks to the class of sloops that bears his name, and sails to this day.
As we remember him with a twinkle in his eye and characteristic big smile, "Old Bill" would be glad to see us embrace his passion as much as he did.
The exhibition will run at the museum from August 20 to October 20.

**This exhibition was made possible by the support of the Vancouver Maritime Museum and by the invaluable help and advice from Ted Davis, Larry Griffin and David Williams (RVYC)**.

Roedde House Museum

1415 Barclay St, Vancouver, B.C.

www.roeddehouse.org

Roedde House Museum Pictures

Roedde House Museum - 1415 Barclay St., Vancouver, BC

A Sailor's Life For Me - Bill Roedde and the Story of Carita - Roedde House Museum - 1415 Barclay St., Vancouver, BC

"A Sailor's Life for Me - Bill Roedde and the Story of Carita" Launch Exhibition

"A Sailor's Life for Me - Bill Roedde and the Story of Carita", a set on Flickr.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Starting Out: Fundraising Event in Support of The Lenami Godinez-Avila Memorial Fund - Vancouver

Remembering Lena

Remembering Lena - Starting Out Fundraising Event - October 3, 2013 - Vancouver BC

Remembering Lena

Starting Out

Sharing stories of first steps

Gracious Donors:

Tanille Geib, Catherine Adamson, TIPS Interior Decor, The Stallions of Champions

October 3, 2013

7:00 - 10:00 pm

Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac St., Vancouver BC

Tickets $17

For Further information on tickets, silent auction items and event details please visit the website and Social Media channels:

Website: ww.rememberinglena.com
Facebook Page: Remembering Lena
Twitter Account: RememberingLena
Facebook Event: Starting Out: Sharing Stories of First Steps
Buy the Ticket online for the Event: Here

Starting Out will be held on Oct. 3, 2013 at the Wise Hall in Vancouver, BC. We have a full set of curated stories from local Vancouverites to share, a band from Vancouver's local music scene, and a number of great auction items for you to bid on all in support of the Lenami Godinez-Avila Memorial Fund.

Watch this site for a full list of speakers and auction items in the coming month!

Tickets are only $17 and are available online by going to: www.rememberinglena.eventbrite.com

All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction go towards supporting the Lenami Godinez Avila Memorial Endowment at Simon Fraser University.

For more information, visit our newly designed website: www.rememberinglena.com

Event is for 19 years old humans and up!

Speakers:

Dr. Ray Hsu: One of "Vancouver's most promising young entrepreneurs" (Globe and Mail), Ray Hsu started out as a poet. Along the way, he published two books, taught writing in a US prison for over two years and gave a TED talk. He has since co-founded ROOM+BOARD, an online haven for those who write. Co

Shannon Shannon: Shannon Shannon owned and directed the Sanga Yoga Studio for eight years, mentored over 100 yoga teachers since 2004 and is currently in the process of writing her first book and rediscovering modern dance.

Some of the Items for Auction:
Beautiful set of Okinawa Ceramics

A piece by one of the fathers of muralism Mexican Artist David Alfaro Siqueiros.

Remembering Lenami:

Legislature tribute by MLA Spencer Herbert

A touching tribute to Lenami Godinez Avila by the MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert (MLA Vancouver-West End; Opposition Environmental Critic 2013, Opposition Tourism, Culture and the Arts 2012) made on the floor of the BC Legislature in May 2012. Reposted with permission from Hansard Services.

Lenami Godinez-Avila Legislature Tribute by MLA Spencer Herbert (MLA Vancouver-West End) from Remembering Lena on Vimeo.

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Lenami Godinez-Avila Memorial Video from Remembering Lena on Vimeo.

Pictures

Remembering Lena: Starting Out - Sharing stories of first steps

Starting Out: Fundraising Event in Support of The Lenami Godinez-Avila Memorial Fund - Oct. 3, 2013 - Vancouver

Check More Pictures at Flickr Photo Album.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Granville Island Fall Festival - Vancouver

Granville Island Fall Festival

Granville Island Fall Festival - September 26th, 2013 - Vancouver

Granville Island Fall Festival

Celebrating the bounty of our local harvest!

September 26th 2013

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Triangle Square

Granville Island Farmers Market

Vancouver

Pie Contest - Cooking Demos - Kid's Area - Seasonal Bounty - Fun Facts

Fall is here and Granville Island Farmers Market in Vancouver has organized their annual Fall Festival celebrating the bounty of local harvest. The festival will take place in Triangle Square on Granville Island across from the Public market.

People attending the festival will enjoy cooking demos, the Annual Pie Contest. There is also a kids area.

For more information visit: