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Message from DVBA President

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Discover South Dunbar

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Map of South Dunbar

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Map of Central Dunbar

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Back to School Road Safety

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Dunbar North: The Gateway

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Map of North Dunbar

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Sue Dvorak: Trick-or-Treat

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Dunbar Directory

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Photographer Sandra Steier

Editor & Writer Sarah Gordon

Cover: Jesse Tupper and Sheila Townsend with daughter Ruby and puppy Sheldon are Dunbar residents and owners of Prime Personal Training.

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A Message from DVBA Karen Wyder, President of the Dunbar Village Business Association Welcome to the fall issue of Dunbar Life magazine! I feel honoured to serve as the new President of the Dunbar Village Business Association. As a local business owner (I co-own The Dailey Method fitness studio with my sister Jey) I look forward to working with our Board of Directors on existing and new initiatives to make Dunbar an even more desirable place to be. Many thanks to Stephanie Brooks of Pacific Eye Doctors for her work as President last year! In addition to our volunteer Board of Directors of 12 business members who implement the DVBA initiatives, we also have a group of volunteer “Block Captains” who share information with the businesses and help us create community. It’s inspiring to witness everyone within our community who is willing to contribute to make Dunbar Village a neighbourhood of which we can all be proud. I’m also excited to be working with our new Executive Director, Lisa Clement, who is already generating marvellous ideas and showing a great commitment to the community. We are in the midst of planning another exciting Dunbar Village Harvest Festival! Our street festival takes place one week earlier this year on Saturday, September 20th from 11am to 3pm. We have wonderful things happening in all three areas of Dunbar, and all ages are welcome. Expect to hear live music, view community group displays, attend instructional workshops, and experience games and give-aways presented by the businesses. Our focus has been to ensure

that there is something for everyone. See the event brochure “pull out” at the centre of this issue for more details. Back by popular demand is “Passport to Dunbar.” Stamp your passport at all participating businesses during Harvest Fest, and then enter to win a stunning prize package donated by local merchants. Passports can be found printed on the pull out brochure. Additional passports can be found at the event and online at dunbarvillage.ca in midSeptember. Our free dog-friendly buses will whisk you to where you need to go during the event. In this issue of Dunbar Life, rather than profile one or two businesses, we decided to promote entire districts! Dunbar North (Dunbar from West 16th to West 19th) and Dunbar South (West 39th to West 41st and then along West 41st to Collingwood) have much to offer for those who may not be as familiar with these areas. Along with retail, we have many businesses here to serve you! Also in this issue, you may relate to Sue Dvorak’s comical Halloween article. We hope her story will inspire you to whip up a costume and take part in Trick-or-Treat in Dunbar Village. This non-scary event for little ghouls, pirates, princesses and more, takes place on Saturday, October 25 from 3-5pm. Merchants in all three areas of Dunbar Village will hand out candy to costumed kids. Volunteers are needed to help hand out candy and ensure safe street crossings during the event. If you have a non-scary costume and are willing to volunteer, please email Lisa at info@ dunbarvillage.ca Wishing you a happy autumn and looking forward to seeing you at our Harvest Festival & Trick-or-Treat in Dunbar Village events!

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Discover South Dunbar South Dunbar is the area along West 41st Avenue and on Dunbar up to West 39th Avenue. The area borders the community of Kerrisdale to the east. Access to south Dunbar is easy by car, bus, bike or by foot. The sidewalks are wide and free street parking is available. Many local residents can be seen walking their dogs, having breakfast, heading to an appointment and window-shopping. IGA MarketPlace is the anchor of south Dunbar. Many Westside residents enjoy the full service bakery, selection of organic foods, fresh flowers, deli and meat department, produce and bistro/coffee shop. IGA has plenty of customer parking. They offer free delivery for seniors on Tuesdays with a minimum $35 order. IGA is a huge supporter of the Dunbar Village Business Association. There are two gas stations with convenience stores. Shell is located on the corner of Dunbar Street and West 41st Avenue, and Chevron is on the corner of West 39th Avenue. Across from IGA MarketPlace the large Collingwood Professional Building houses a number of dentists and dental labs (Technident 2000 Lab, Prodent Dental Lab, Dr. Alex Chan, Dunbar Dental Centre), health providers (Southland Medical Group, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Office, Dunbar Physio, Tessa Cherniavsky Massage Therapist, Hotz Consultants â€“ Learning Disabilities and Psychology, Dr. Brian Harris, LifeLabs and Dunbar Psychological Services), educational services (Dr. Yang Education Centre, Educational Book Supply, Reading Gate, Ace Education) and business professionals (Innovative Info, Browns Restaurant Group, Bearclaw Capital Corp.) If you canâ€™t find free parking on the street there is hourly, daily or monthly pay parking available underground. 8

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Dunbar South Southland Pharmacy is a popular and convenient place to fill your prescription after visiting the doctorâ€™s office. Dunbar Eyecare Optometry is a locally owned, full service optometric clinic. They are one of only a few official sports eye injury prevention centres in Vancouver, and also provides occupational safety standard eyewear in the workplace. StudioHealth ChiroWorks is located just around the corner from West 41st Avenue on Collingwood Street with a beautiful brick and treed entrance offering chiropractic care, cold laser therapy, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, orthotics, gait analysis, Kinesio taping and massage therapy. Next door is Jason Liu of Luxmore Group providing real estate services for Chinese clients. Newer tenants include New Concept Chinese School, and Antai Smart Home Inc. Southlands Dental Group is located in the vintage building beside IGA and is now run by second generation dentist Dr. Joel Marcoe and partners Dr. David London and Dr. Jerry Hamovich. Marcoeâ€™s wife Lisa has a physiotherapy office in the same building.

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Dunbar South

Hungry? Blaq Sheep Fine Coffee has expanded to offer a breakfast and lunch restaurant next door with a “grazing menu” called Blaq Sheep Grazing House. Find a little bit of Paris at the corner of West 41st and Collingwood Street at Crepe & Café. A variety of crepes, breakfast and lunch items as well as freshmade desserts such as cookies and squares can be found in this charming cafe. Red Tuna Japanese Restaurant just opened beside Chevron and serves quality sushi. Each restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating. Moki’s Pizza is well known for its takeout thin crust pizzas, baked on the grill not the pan. Located beside Southland’s Insurance with easy parking.

One of a Kind Food Stores Celtic Treasure Chest is one of the largest retailers of British products imported from the United Kingdom. You will find everything from cheese to meat pies in the deli. The shelves are stocked with teas, crackers, sweets and more. IHUA Bakery is a Chinese bakery with a variety of buns. Weigh to Go Bulk Foods has everything from soups to nuts and is one of the few bulk foods places that allows you to scoop, pour, or portion out everything. 10

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Specialty Liquor Village VQA Wines has free in-store tastings and staff can help you pick the perfect B.C. wine. VQA stands for wines made from 100% B.C. grapes certified by Vintners Quality Alliance. Do you require help selecting wine, beer and spirits? Dunbar Liquor Boutique is pleased to assist.

Looking Good! 30 Minute Hit offers a high intensity action-packed boxing/kickboxing circuit workout just for women. Blink Beauty Bar is a hair salon offering cuts, colours, perms and more. Within the 3,600 square foot Cabello Salon and Spa you will find top spa services, five stylists and a huge selection of quality hair and makeup products.

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Dunbar South

Dragon and Phoenix Designer Consignment is Vancouver’s best women’s designer and mainstream consignment store for clothing and accessories since 1982. Skinworks is a modern and sophisticated medical facility with treatment rooms, a private operating room and a team of 30 staff. Dr. Carr is a leading specialist in cosmetic plastic surgery and Dr. Jang offers top-notch cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Jang can often be seen as a guest on local news programs and featured in magazine articles.

The Dailey Method is a unique combination of ballet barre work, core conditioning, muscle strengthening, yoga, and orthopedic exercises. They have a large exercise studio, lockers, fully equipped shower facilities and a retail section offering products from lululemon athletica. They also offer a fully staffed, onsite child-minding facility, plus free parking behind the building and on the street. Top Cut Barber services include hair styling, cuts, streaks, colour and shaving at reasonable rates. New to Dunbar, Vibes Fitness can help you achieve the same results in 15 minutes as you would with one hour of conventional training by using their WAVE Vibration machines.

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Bosley’s by Pet Valu is BC’s leading pet specialty retailer offering a full line of competitively priced nutritious, premium brand name pet foods, high quality accessories and supplies for dogs, cats, birds, fish and small animals. They are open seven days a week. Pet’s Beautiful was recently bought by Terry Chan who is an experienced groomer for dogs and sells pet food and supplies. 12

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Essential Services

Scotiabank is the anchor at the corner of Dunbar Street and West 41st Ave with plenty of customer parking. They are a leading financial services provider offering personal and commercial banking, wealth management, corporate and investment banking. Busy Bee is a full-service dry cleaner and tailor. Pressed 4 Time has been in the neighbourhood for over 20 years. This family-owned dry cleanerâ€™s services include alterations and free delivery service. Abbie Green, Financial Advisor, is a familiar face at Edward Jones.

Jon Little and Bill Wallace have deep roots in the community as owners of Southlands Insurance Brokers. Here you can arrange personal insurance service for car, house, travel, contractor, business and rental policies. Sherâ€™s Stationery 2000 is the place to buy postage, lottery tickets, pick up your Sears delivery, get copies made, faxes, scan, laminate, buy moving boxes or dollar stop shop.

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Education Elite Montessori provides an all inclusive curriculum for children 2 1/2 to 9 years old. With enrichment classes such as music, language and yoga, children can choose more areas to further develop their interests. Flexible childcare services are also available with short notice. Crofton House School has been located in Dunbar for over 70 years and is a private university preparatory school for girls. Opus Academy provides after-school enrichment and gifted education to prepare youth for post-secondary education. Preschools operate out of local churches at Marineview Chapel (Marineview Preschool) and Knox Church (Little Peopleâ€™s Preschool).

Christinaâ€™s Flower Shop and Gardenia Flowers are located across the street from each other. Both offer the finest flowers in store and on their websites to help you select the perfect bouquet for delivery. 14

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One of a Kind All Nations Stamps and Coins is a full service collectibles shop since 1949 with a large inventory of stamps, coins, militaria and sports cards on hand. Every Saturday they hold an auction. In addition, they offer appraisal services and sell supplies and books for collectors. Lawrence Books is a family owned bookstore that has been a fixture on the northeast corner of Dunbar Street and West 41st Avenue since 1989. The vast selection of used and rare books makes it a book collectors destination.

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Back to School Road Safety The Dunbar Parent Action Committee (PAC), in partnership with Genesis Security, City of Vancouver, ICBC, Vancouver School Board, Kerrisdale/Oakridge/Marpole Community Policing Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health, and the Dunbar Residents’ Association, is excited to announce its new program entitled “Keeping it Community & Kid Safe” (KiCKS) designed to heighten awareness in the Dunbar community with regard to the importance of: • Maximizing traffic safety for all schoolground users at all hours (playgrounds, gyms, sport fields, before and afterschool care); • Improving school community awareness of traffic management rules and parking regulations; • Providing in-school communication programs to educate students and parents on alternative travel options to and from school; • Improving health benefits, reducing stress and enhancing the overall learning environment through walk/ride initiatives;

• Reducing emissions and pollution by reducing traffic congestion around the school. As part of the launch of this program, we would like to highlight some of the key initiatives that are currently underway and will be ongoing throughout the year. Please check back throughout the school year to learn more about other programs the Dunbar PAC will be launching to help make our schools and community safer for our kids!

DID YOU KNOW? A pedestrian struck by a car travelling at 50km/hr is eight times more likely to be killed than if struck by a vehicle travelling at 30km/hr. Be aware and reduce your speed in school zones and park/playground areas. For each 1.6km/hr reduction in average speed, collisions are reduced by five per cent.

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Operation Slow Down: I go to School Here Genesis Security, in collaboration with all local Dunbar schools and the Community Policing Centre, has chosen to take an active role in keeping the Westside of Vancouver safe by providing their Free 24hr Community Patrol since 2005. In the meantime, our Community Patrol is helping to keep the school communities safe by providing advice and traffic controls in the school zone. As part of this initiative, we are launching OPERATION SLOW DOWN: I GO TO SCHOOL HERE, a campaign which involves a postcard that will be distributed to drivers who are not following the rules and regulations of school traffic management. Safety tips include:

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• Reduced speed in school zones: 30km/ hr; • Following school zone signage: no parking, no idling; • Patience while waiting for children in crossing zones; • Obeying all yield, stop and traffic control signals; • Stopping when a stop sign paddle is up; • Keeping school intersections clear: no stopping on school crosswalks, no U-turns or 3-point turns. Thank you to Genesis Security and its partners for doing such an amazing job at keeping our community patrolled and safe!

NEIGHBOURHOOD PACE CAR PROGRAM With fall approaching, speed reduction is a key element in keeping our community safe. Parachute’s Pace Car Community program speaks to the specific issue of traffic calming. Volunteers in the parent community agree to drive at the posted speed limit. These pace cars become a “mobile speed bump” slowing speeding traffic behind them. Traffic is not only calmed on one street, but throughout the neighbourhood. Watch for a PACE Car in your area!

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Let’s Eat! Domino’s provides the solution for those nights when you are too tired to cook or are looking to feed a hungry mob. In addition to pizza, Domino’s offers chicken wings, chocolate cake and other lunch or dinner choices. Dunbar Pizza not only offers pizza but also souvlaki, lasagna, ribs, salads and a full menu of Indian cuisine. They deliver.

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Dunbarites love sushi. If you are looking for a restaurant that combines adventurous cuisine (Squid Okonomiyaki – a savoury Japanese pancake) with mainstream (sushi, rolls and bento boxes combos), give Kuma Japanese Restaurant a try.

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Jethro’s Fine Grub is a local eatery serving up a “jammin’ breakfast and lunch.” Seven days a week you will find happy diners munching on the platesized pancakes and large portions of comfort food galore. Jethro’s was featured on the popular Food Network show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” You know it is good when there is always a line up!

A visit to La Notte Ristorante Italiano is like a mini trip to Tuscany. The restaurant is known for its wide variety of pasta entrees and their ever-popular Osso Buco, The Insalata Alla Cesare (Caesar salad) has a cult following, in fact people travel across the city for it.

Dunbar Dairy Queen/Orange Julius joined forces two years ago. Now you can have your Dilly Bar and wash it down with a Fruit Smoothie - all under one roof. Sweet! Stop in for their $5 Buck Lunch. They also have a delicious variety of flame-broiled burgers, ice cream cakes, kid’s meals, royal treats and more!

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Dunbar North Tim Horton’s is an establishment that cries out “I am proud to be Canadian!” Going strong for 50 years, many are addicted to their Timmy’s signature premium-blend coffee, Timbits, donuts, muffins, bagels, pastries, paninis and soups. Known for its wide selection of wine, beer, spirits, coolers and ciders, Dunbar’s B.C. Liquor Store is the place to get your dinner party, social gathering or celebration started. L’amour du vin winemaking is new to Dunbar but has been making quality wine in Vancouver since 2003. They can help you craft quality wine, ice wine, beer and cider on the premises plus they sell all the products and supplies: yeasts, honey, gluten-free beer, fruit wine/ cider, grains, bottles, and custom wine and beer crates.

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Rose Nails & Spa is always a busy place. They offer manicures and pedicures, gel and acrylic nails, waxing services, facials, and foot massages. Professional esthetician Peymaneh Nouri of Peymana Aesthetics is known for facials, eyebrow maintenance, manicures, pedicures and waxing. Hair Zone provides cut, colour, style and extension to hair. They also sell wigs and hair products. Yim’s Alterations is located inside the salon.

Dentists at Your Doorstep Located on West 18th Avenue at Dunbar, Dr. Colleen Adams and the Arbutus Westside Orthodontics team are dedicated to providing the highest level of care and attention to their patients. At Dentists on Dunbar Dr. David Book and Dr. Pamela Davidson provide the highest level of dental care in a warm and comforting environment. Esthetic, general and periodontal dentistry are offered. Dr. George Porteous is located upstairs on the corner of West 18th and Dunbar.

Shoes and Clothing Need TLC Too Gold Star Shoe Rebuilders has been in the business of repairing your shoes and boots since 1980. “Gold Star is one of those reliable, friendly places you know you can depend on for quality service at a great price.” A dry cleaner is a must have service in every neighbourhood. Pop by Mai’s Dry Cleaners and have your dry cleaning items tended to. Sewing is a skill that many people no longer know how to do or cannot find the time. If you are looking to have clothing altered or curtains hemmed Yim’s Alterations is at your service.

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Education Harmonious Music Studio offers a comprehensive music for children between the ages of 3 through 11. Through the use of keyboards, singing and creative movement they acquire solid music education in a fun group-based environment that enhances parent/child involvement. Tucked around the corner on West 16th Avenue, Westside Kumon's after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success worldwide. Whether your child is seeking enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning his or her academic career, Kumon is designed to help him or her develop a love for learning.

Fitness at Your Doorstep With three gyms in Dunbar North there is something to satisfy everyone and help you strive to be your personal best. Crossfit Empower’s membership ranges from age 10 to 70+ years old and represents every ability level. Their goal is to make you fitter through a fitness program that combines a wide variety of functional movements ranging from pull-ups to squats, push-ups, weightlifting, gymnastics, running, rowing, and a host of other movements. Prime Personal Training is passionate about providing weight loss and body transformation results by providing high quality professional personal training services. They train everyone from new moms, to doctors, to brides-to-be, to professional athletes. All of Primes’ training services are customized to each person’s individual needs. New! From beginners to elite athletes, Pulse Cycling Studio’s indoor spinning classes will improve your fitness, burn calories and help you attain your fitness goals through motivating classes, awesome instructors and high-energy music. Cheapskates is a consignment sporting goods store carrying great brands and quality products all year round. Find baseball gloves, hockey equipment, soccer shoes, racquets, skateboards, wetsuits, life jackets, weights and more. They have been in Dunbar since 1987. 38

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The Human Condition Dale Martin Jr., President of Martin Brothers Funeral Services recently brought his family’s 107 years of experience in the industry to Vancouver. “Funeral planning can be overwhelming, no matter the age of the person who dies, or the experience of the family. We are here to assist with every detail, in order to make the family’s experience as memorable and special as possible.” Gail Olive & Katherine Couch Massage Therapy. A visit to a registered massage therapist will help with chronic pain or simply help restore a feeling of wellness and relaxation. Head & Heart Counselling can help you feel better, overcome obstacles, and learn new tools. Therapist Katherine Young is a knowledgeable guide who can help you move forward to lead a more fulfilling life.

Let’s Renovate/Build Everywhere you turn in Dunbar new homes are under construction. Whether you are looking to build or renovate, Natural Balance Premium Home Builders is passionate about creating modern, sophisticated living spaces and sustainable homes. Sustainable translates into building healthy homes that improve the quality of life for the people who live in them. Sage Construction is a family affair. General contractors James Wise and his sons Christopher and Nicholas will coordinate your construction project from start to finish. Your home is your castle. When you embark on a new build or a renovation you want to be certain you have selected the best contractor for the job. Sage’s client testimonials speak for themselves. www.DunbarLife.com | September 1 - November 15, 2014

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For Your House and Home What is a community without a hardware store to turn to for your home maintenance essentials? Blightâ€™s Home Hardware owner Jeffrey Ho and his staff are eager to assist you in finding products. This was one of the first businesses to open on Dunbar Street in 1946 and is still going strong. Dunbar DĂŠcor is an upholstery service. Bring in your favourite chair, headboard or cat clawed footstool and they will reupholster it so it looks like new. They also provide in-home estimates. Dunbar Greetings has been in business for over 25 years. Here you can purchase a wide variety of services, supplies and snacks and also mail a letter at their full service Canada Post outlet. Dunbar Vacuum is a family business that has been going strong for 52 years selling and repairing vacuums, along with knife sharpening.

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Golden Rug is Vancouverâ€™s leading importer of fine rugs. Amongst the collection of over 3,000 carpets, including a stunning selection of Persian carpets, the only hard decision will be choosing amongst them. Have no fear, owner Ali Amini is extremely knowledgeable and will help you find the perfect carpet which will create a dramatic focal point in any room. Dunbar treasure hunters are fortunate to have Hob Too (Hospice Opportunity Boutique) in the community. You will find gently loved housewares, small furniture, glassware, vintage linen, artwork and curios, which is run by and benefits the Vancouver Hospice Society.

Toorak Tile & Design showcases an extensive collection of beautiful hand made tiles, natural stones, glass tiles, mosaics, and terra cottas from all over the world. They deal with exclusive factories which custom make stone patterns and mosaics designed by Toorak Tile & Design. With the assistance of owners Richard and Miranti Moreno you will find the perfect tiles for your home. At Upscale Garage Sale you will discover a world of quality modern, retro and antique furniture and accessories for your home or office. In this tasteful shop you will find collections of glass, crystal chandeliers, lamps and light fixtures, sterling silver and silver plate, artwork as well as paintings and hand-carved wooden ducks.

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The Trials of “Trick-or-Treat” by Sue Dvorak The scariest part of Halloween has been putting together six costumes each October. There are two types of parents: those who love collecting and creating Halloween costumes and those who do not. Unfortunately for my children, I do not. But like many quirks of family life they were blissfully unaware of this up until they had other standards to compare to. Long ago an enthusiastic costumecreator gave us two different sized adorable Dalmatian dog costumes she had made. For about ten Halloweens in a row someone in our family was dressed as a dog, as in “who wants to be the Dalmatian?”, again made possible by the fact my kids did not know that some children dress up as different things each year. The black gown and face mask combo was always a reliable basic option, which later became less ideal when our youngest child became terrified of all face masks, let alone intentionally scary ones. It got so bad that I had to keep secret which room I hid the masks in, because she would be unable to enter if she knew. Our daughter’s fear of masks led to some authentically scary Halloween experiences.

One year I opened the front door to greet a garden-variety group of trick-or-treaters. As observed by our two year old crouched on the stairs, one was wearing a mask. Our daughter’s continuous blood-curdling screams began and did not stop throughout the greeting and candy exchange. Initially the trick-or-treaters were suitably impressed by our fabulous sound effects but rapidly became alarmed. A bumble bee began to cry. They all ran down the driveway terrified. The entire exercise repeated itself in reverse when we went out later. A gentleman answered his door wearing a mask. He must have thought it quite a “trick” that we greeted him with a happy, polite chorus of “trick or treat!!” combined with incessant terrorized screaming. Savvy kids will notice that it becomes very unlikely you will be asked to sing a song for your candy if one member of your group is screaming without breathing. Just FYI.

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The costume deficit was aided by various donations: a pirate hat and accessories, a large duck outfit, a Darth Vader mask/helmet combo ( horrors!). Otherwise we have had some fall-back basics: princess variations and the ever-helpful “which-what-who,” the non-sensical combination of random items creating a unique character. For example our older son mixed the Dalmatian headgear (score one again for the Dalmatian), one boxing glove, a furry vest, heart-covered boxer shorts, leggings and cowboy boots. The answer to the question “what are you?” was simply: “Dressed up for Halloween!” I realize these lame costumes were brought about by maternal apathy but I like to consider them “child-centered creativity.” Some degree of neglect is good for our children: Halloween costumery seemed a convenient place for some neglect. Besides in Vancouver even the most epic costume becomes pathetic when one has to wear a raincoat over top. “Are you kidding?? Of COURSE Batman sometimes wore a raincoat!” Try rationalizing with an irrational fairy bawling because she has to wear rainboots instead of plastic high-heeled slippers with fur. We live on a naturally scary street. It’s a quiet

dead-end and on Halloween night there are few people out, owls hooting on branches and the odd coyote spotted standing silhouetted through light fog against the forest. Actually spooky. Our kids loved it: running down the street in the dark, dressed up, terrible costumes dragging along, collecting candy from SEVEN HOUSES! Imagine the joy upon returning home to sit around the table and regale about the magical evening. But in mid-elementary school our eldest was allowed to join a friend to trick-or-treat in the festive atmosphere found in the heart of Dunbar, on the rows and rows of tree-lined streets swarming with parades of kids in excellent costumes and entire families out, homes and yards lit up and decked out with thrilling decorations... and many, many houses to visit. She arrived back home, struggling under the weight of her heavily laden candy bag, stating in an definite, accusatory tone: “Okay, now THAT’s how you do Halloween!” And thus it all evolved. Halloween falls on a Friday this year: good for schools, worse for parents. The only advice I am qualified to give is to start working on the costume before the Thursday. Happy Halloween!

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Stong’s Market 4560 Dunbar St 604-266-1401 stongs.com

L’amour du vin 3458 Dunbar St 604-228-9463 lamourduvin.ca

Blaq Sheep Coffee House & Breakfast Bistro 5601 Dunbar St 604-261-8188 blaqsheepcoffee.com

Tryphe Specialty Foods 4495 Dunbar St 604-879-7439 tryphe.ca

Mac’s Convenience Store 4449 Dunbar St 604-736-7528 mymacs.ca

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Beantown Coffee House 4231 Dunbar St 604-222-8455

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Village VQA Wines 3536 W 41st Ave 604-269-9433 villagevqawines.com

Restaurants | Cafes Cheshire Cheese Inn 4585 Dunbar St cheshirecheeseinn.ca

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Cosy Inn Cafe 4455 Dunbar St 604-224-3133

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Kokopelli Cafe 4593 Dunbar St 604-228-0818 kokopellicafe.ca

Riya’s Pizza 4464 Dunbar St 604-558-4466 riyaspizza.com

Sushi Inn 4414 Dunbar St 604-739-3818

Kuma Japanese 3446 Dunbar St 604-739-0170

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(ad p. 18) 3307 Dunbar St 604-222-4033 lanotte.ca Mexi-Cali Diner 4424 Dunbar St 604-731-6517 mexicali.ca

Starbucks Coffee 4467 Dunbar St 604-222-8069 starbucks.ca

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Jethro’s Fine Grub 3420 Dunbar St 604-569-3441 jethrosfinegrub.com

FOOD | DRINK Restaurants | Cafes ... con’t

The Dunbar Public House 4497 Dunbar St 604-222-9922 thedunbar.ca Tim Hortons 3463 Dunbar St 604-222-3130 timhortons.ca Wild Sushi 4288 Dunbar St 604-568-9668 wildsushi.ca

SERVICES Automotive Chevron Canada 5505 Dunbar St 604-261-4048

McDermott’s Body Shop 4508 Dunbar St 604-261-9212

Shell Canada 3596 W 41st Ave 604-263-9330

Beauty | Hair | Spa Blink Beauty Bar 3562 W 41st Ave 604-261-8144 blinkbeautybar.com Cabello Spa & Salon 3518 W 41st Ave 604-267-4247 cabellosalonspa.com Care Well Esthetics 4311 Dunbar St 778-999-8908 Clippers Edge 4535 Dunbar St 604-224-0500

Duet Salon & Spa 3231 Dunbar St 604-222-8715 Dunbar Barbers 4264 Dunbar St 604-738-3165 dunbarbarbers.com Electrolysis by Natalie 3309 Dunbar St 604-518-6625 George’s Hair Styling 4196 Dunbar St 604-738-4603

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Great Clips 4484 Dunbar St 604-732-5123 greatclips.com Hair Place Kiji’s 4311 Dunbar St 604-742-0299 kijishairsalon.com Hair Zone 3378 Dunbar St 604-788-8233 J’aime Les Cheveux 3591 W 26th Ave 604-714-1118 49

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SERVICES Beauty | Hair | Spa ... con’t Jade’s Feet & Spa 1-3618 W 16th Ave 604-221-1166 Kari’s Hair & Esthetics 3593 W 26th Ave 604-736-6700 Kleanse Spa Bar 3593 W 26th Ave 778-928-5901 kleansespabar.com Pampered by Kadie 4238 Dunbar St 604-809-5395 pamperedbykadie.com

Peymana Esthetics 3368 Dunbar St 604-739-3733 peymaneh.com Rose Nails & Spa 3383 Dunbar St 604-221-2200 rosenailsandspa.com Skinetics Skin Care & Spa 4263 Dunbar St 604-266-7878 The Shop Hair & Esthetics 4446 Dunbar St 604-736-7467 theshophairandesthetics.com

Top Barber Cut 5631 Dunbar St 604-696-0581 Top Cut Barbers 4238 Dunbar St 604-739-0744 Touch of Beauty 3291 Dunbar St 604-221-0010 touchofbeautyspa.ca Vida Beautilities Hair & Esthetic Salon 4260 Dunbar St 604-732-3523

Churches Dunbar Heights United Church (ad p. 27) 3525 W 24th Ave 604-731-6420 dunbarheightsuc.ca

Dunbar Evangelical Lutheran 3491 W 31st Ave 604-266-6818 dunbarlutheran.ca

Arbutus Westside Orthodontics 3619 W 18th Ave 604-736-5705 arbutusortho.com Dr. Alex K H Chan 203-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2860 dralexkhchandentist.com

Dunbar Family Dental

Dunbar Heights Baptist 3996 W 17th Ave 604-224-1031 dhbc.ca

Marineview Chapel 4000 W 41st Ave 604-261-1444 marineview.org

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 3778 W 28th Ave 604-224-5678 icvancouver.ca

St Philip’s Anglican Church

Knox United Church 5600 Balaclava St 604-261-3747 knoxunitedvancouver.org

Dental

Dentists on Dunbar 3335 Dunbar St 604-224-5611 dentistsondunbar.com Dr. George Porteous 5-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-3115 Dunbar Dental Centre 215-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-2220

(ad p. 22) 3737 W 27th Ave 604-224-3238 stphilipsdunbar.com

Prodent Dental Lab 101-3540 W 41st Ave 604-263-3111 Southlands Dental Group 3579 W 41st Ave 604-266-6232 Technident 2000 Lab 100-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-1121

(ad p. 20) 4210 Dunbar St 604-733-1616 dunbarfamilydental.com 50

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Dry Cleaning | Alterations | Shoe Repair Busy Bee Cleaners 3556 W 41st Ave 604-263-2215 Dunbar 1 Hour Dry Cleaners 4479 Dunbar St 604-224-3818 dunbardrycleaners.ca Dunbar Dry Cleaning 4410 Dunbar St 604-736-5808

Gold Star Shoe Rebuilders 3308 Dunbar St 604-734-7477 goldstarshoerebuilders.com

Pressed 4 Time Dry Cleaning 3594 W 41st Ave 604-261-0440 pressed4timedrycleaning.com

Mai’s Dry Cleaners 3336 Dunbar St 604-739-6638

Yim’s Alterations 3378 Dunbar St 604-737-8822

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SERVICES

Money’s Dry Cleaning 4389 Dunbar St 604-224-5112

Education & Performing Arts - Private 4Cats Arts Studio 4293 Dunbar St 604-569-2426 4catsart.com Ace Education Consulting Ltd 210-3540 W 41st Ave 604-620-4848

Elite Montessori Academy (ad p. 18) 5520 Dunbar St 604-655-2045 elitemontessori.ca

Harmonious Music Studio (ad p. 7)

Acting Up! 604-263-9977 actingupmusicaltheatre.com

3271 Dunbar St 604-767-0136 harmoniousmusicstudio.com

Creative Minds 5351 Camosun St 604-263-4711

Immaculate Conception 3745 W 28th Ave 604-224-5012 icschoolvancouver.com

Crofton House School (ad p. 7) 3200 W 41st Ave 604-263-3255 croftonhouse.ca

Crown Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-228-1316 crownpreschool.ca Dr. Yang Educational Centre 103-3540 W 41st Ave Dunbar Memorial Preschool 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6065 dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca

Inverglen Scottish Dancers (ad p. 26) 5851 W Boulevard inverglenscottishdancers.com

Journey To Learning (ad p. 25) 4428 Dunbar St 604-734-7374 journeytolearning.com

Little House Tutoring 4895 Mackenzie St 604-266-1023 littlehousetutoring.com

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Little People’s Preschool 5600 Balaclava St 604-261-2219 littlepeople.ca Marineview Preschool 4000 W 41st Ave 604-261-2613 marineview.org Monkey See Monkey Do 3525 W 24th Ave 778-371-4659 monkeyseemonkeydo.ca Montessori Ivy School 3641 W 29th Ave 604-221-9300 ivymontessori.ca

New!

New Concept Chinese School 5739 Collingwood St 604-773-3858 nccchinese.com Opus Academy 5635 Dunbar St 604-267-3749 opusacademy.com

New!

Reading Gate 204-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-8984 vanwest.readinggate.com

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SERVICES Education & Performing Arts - Private ... con’t St George’s School Jr Boys: 3851 W 29th Ave Sr Boys: 4175 W 29th Ave 604-224-1304 stgeorges.bc.ca

Tom Thumb Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-222-2550 tomthumbpreschool.ca

Teachers’ Tutoring Service (ad p. 47)

Westside Kumon Math & Reading Centre (ad p. 26) 3584 W 16th Ave 604-222-0182 kumon.ca

604-730-3410 tutor.bc.ca

Education - Public Schools (School District #39) Acadia Road Elementary 4102 W 16th Ave 604-713-5950 go.vsb.bc.ca/schools/acadia

Kerrisdale Elementary 5555 Carnarvon St 604-713-5446 kerrisdale.vsb.bc.ca

Queen Elizabeth Elementary 4102 W 16th Ave 604-713-5408 queenelizabeth.vsb.bc.ca

Carnarvon Elementary 3400 Balaclava St 604-713-5396 crn.vsb.bc.ca

Lord Byng High School 3939 W 16th Ave 604-713-8171 byng.vsb.bc.ca

Southlands Elementary 5351 Camosun St 604-713-5414

Jules Quesnel Elementary 3050 Crown St 604-713-4577 quesnel.vsb.bc.ca

Lord Kitchener Elementary 3455 West King Edward Ave 604-713-5454 kitchener.vsb.bc.ca

Kerrisdale Annex Elementary 3250 W 43rd Ave 604-713-5488 kerrisdale-anx.vsb.bc.ca

Queen Elizabeth Annex 4275 Crown St 604-713-5482 queenelizabeth-anx.vsb.bc.ca

BMO Bank of Montreal 4395 Dunbar St 604-665-7093 bmo.com

H & R Block 4220 Dunbar St 604-713-1500 hrblock.ca

TD Canada Trust 4200 Dunbar St 604-654-6888 tdcanadatrust.com

CIBC 4306 Dunbar St 604-665-7697 cibc.com

RBC Royal Bank 4205 Dunbar St 604-665-5972 rbc.com

Trusha Desai Innovation Management

Don Nybo & Co. , CA 6-3615 W 19th Ave 604-228-1166

ScotiaBank

Edward Jones (ad p. 20) 3560 W 41st Ave 604-731-6117 edwardjones.com

Financial

(ad p. 23) 5659 Dunbar St 604-668-3707 scotiabank.com

go.vsb.bc.ca/schools/southlands

(ad p. 23) 604-738-0764 trushadesai.com

Vancity Credit Union 4445 Dunbar St 604-877-7000 vancity.com

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Fitness 30 Minute Hit 3516 W 41st Ave 604-569-3233 30minutehit.com Body Function 4345 Dunbar St 604-565-6630 body-function.ca Crossfit Empower 3321 Dunbar St 778-873-4427 crossfitempower.com

Elements Academy

Prime Personal Training

The Dailey Method

(ad p. 7) 3630 W 16th Ave pulsecycling.ca

Pulse Cycling Studio

Third Eye Martial Arts 4256 Dunbar St 604-669-8707 temartialarts.com

Spire Wellness & Yoga 2885 W 33rd Ave 604-569-0963 s-pire.ca

Vibes Fitness 5628 Dunbar St 604-428-8423 vibesfitness.ca

(ad p. 27) 3636 W 16th Ave 604-568-5220 primepersonaltraining.com

(ad p. 3) 3584 W 41st Ave 604-266-9191 thedaileymethod.com

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SERVICES

(ad p. 7) 4465 Dunbar St 604-568-3441 elementsacademy.com

Health | Medical Alex Musial MD Inc. 4298 Dunbar St 604-731-3612 Chaldecott Medical Clinic 4186 Dunbar St 604-739-9881 Dr. Brian Harris Inc. 211-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-5015 Dunbar Eyecare Optometry 2-3554 W 41st Ave 604-263-8874 dunbareyecare.com

Dunbar Physio

(ad p. 23) 205-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-3303 dunbarphysio.com

Dunbar Spinal Decompression 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702 dunbarspinaldecompression.com Envision Counselling 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-1120 envisioncounselling.ca Gail Olive Masage Therapy 4-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-5856 Head and Heart Counselling 3309 Dunbar St 604-787-4008

headandheartcounselling.com

Hotz Consultants, Ltd 208-3540 W 41st Ave 604-873-0013 Dunbar Pyschological Services hotzconsultants.com 216-3540 W 41st Ave Image Optometry 604-264-1777 4250 Dunbar St dunbarpsychology.com 604-293-3937 image.ca www.DunbarLife.com | September 1 - November 15, 2014

Life Chiropractic 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702

lifechiropracticandmassage.com

Life Labs 112-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-9815 lifelabs.com

Massage Therapy on Dunbar (ad p. 23)

4192 Dunbar St 604-733-3376 massagetherapyondunbar.com Mark Finch & Associates 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-9505 markfinch.ca Pacific Eye Doctors 4292 Dunbar St 604-739-2022 pacificeyedoctors.ca

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SERVICES Health | Medical Physical Medicine & Rehab 200-3540 W 41st Ave Skinworks 3568-3578 W 41st Ave 604-737-7100 dermatology 604-733-9711 plastic surgery skinworks.ca

StudioHealth Chiroworks (ad p. 7)

Southland Medical Group 110-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-5340

5733 Collingwood St 604-269-3798 studiohealth.ca

Southlandâ€™s Physiotherapy 3579 W 41st Ave 604-263-8110

Tessa Cherniavsky Massage Therapy Clinic 203A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2757

Home - Construction,Repair, Renovations Dunbar Painting (ad p. 26) 604-788-3382 dunbarpainting.com

Dunbar Plumbing (ad p. 29) 604-312-2686 dunbarplumbing.ca

Natural Balance Premium Home Builders 3288 Dunbar St 778-330-7607 naturalbalancehomes.com

Sage Construction (ad p. 20) 3349 Dunbar St 604-569-2692 sageconstruction.ca

Reid Brothers Plumbing & Heating (ad p. 22) 1636 W 75th Ave 604-263-0323 reidbrothers.ca

Insurance Buntain Insurance 4295 Dunbar St 604-736-8855 buntaininsurance.com

Rand & Fowler Insurance 4860 Mackenzie St 604-266-2357 randandfowler.com

Southlands Insurance (ad p. 21) 5540 Dunbar St 604-266-5433

southlandsinsurance.com

Pets Alta Vista Animal Hospital 4543 Dunbar St 604-221-5858 altavistaanimalhospital.ca

Barktholomews Pet Edibles 4883 Mackenzie St 604-568-3600 barktholomews.ca

Artistic Styling Salon for Pets 4188 Dunbar St 604-739-6822

Bosleyâ€™s Pet Food 3502 W 41st Ave 604-266-2667 bosleys.com

K & K Pet Foods 4595 Dunbar St 604-224-2513 Pets Beautiful 5620 Dunbar St 604-261-5310 petsbeautiful.com

Specialty Services Bearclaw Captial Corp. 214-3540 W 41st Ave 604-682-2201 bearclawcapitalcorp.com 54

Browns Restaurant Group 207A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-630-0885 brownsrestaurantgroup.com

Digital Photo Station 4485 Dunbar St 604-222-3513

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Driving Miss Daisy

Innovative Information 201-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-4685

(ad p. 47) 604-723-7247 drivingmissdaisy.net

Luxmore Group 5737 Collingwood St 604-558-0666 jasonliurealty.com

Dunbar Decor Upholstery 3350 Dunbar St 778-322-2070

Higher Ground Gardens (ad p. 24) 778-323-1502 highergroundgardens.com

Genesis Security

(ad p. 33) 604-669-0822 genesissecurity.com

Martin Brothers Funeral Services 3398 Dunbar St 778-330-7799 mbfunerals.com

RE/MAX Select Realty

Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven (ad p. 28) 604-329-1430 vancouversbestlistings.com

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SERVICES Specialty Services ... con’t

Sandra Steier Photography

(ad p. 46) 604-277-7437 sandrasteier.com

Molly Maid, Meg Roberts (ad p. 21) 604-734-7260 mollymaid.ca

SHOP - RETAIL Clothing | Accessories Dragon & Phoenix 3510 W 41st Ave 604-261-1317 dragonandphoenix.ca

MacGillycuddy’s 4881 Mackenzie St 604-263-5313

Olinda’s Hospice Opportunity Boutique 4305 Dunbar St 4255 Dunbar St 604-228-0022 604-733-1412 vancouverhospice.org

The Carrington Shoppe 3434 W 55th Ave 604-266-5725 thecarringtonshoppe.com

Twist Fashions

(ad p. 25) 2952 West 4th Ave 604-732-0199 twistfashions.com

Floral | Nurseries Christina’s Flower Shop 5615 Dunbar St 604-263-3011 christinaflowers.com

KJM Country Gardens 7226 Blenheim St 604-266-1397 kjmcountrygardens.com

Gardenia Florist 5636 Dunbar St 604-269-9234 gardeniaflorists.com

Quince Fine Florals 4870 Mackenzie St 604-263-0202 quincefineflorals.com

Pure Integrative Pharmacy 4198 Dunbar St 604-732-3010 purepharmacy.com

Shoppers Drug Mart 4326 Dunbar St 604-732-8555 shoppersdrugmart.ca

Southlands Nursery 6550 Balaclava St 604-261-6411 southlandsnursery.com

Pharmacy

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Southland Guardian Pharmacy 3554 West 41st Ave 604- 266-2882 55

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SHOP - RETAIL Specialty Shops All Nations Stamp & Coin Educational Book Supply 5630 Dunbar St 3548 W 41st Ave 604-684-4613 604-677-8147 allnationsstampandcoin.com Enmark Jewellers Ltd Blight’s Home Hardware 4315 Dunbar St 604-224-3513 (ad p. 23) 3322 Dunbar St Germaine’s Antiques 604-738-3312 4268 Dunbar St blightshomehardware.com 604-306-8364 Carson Books Golden Rug Co. 4275 Dunbar St 3211 Dunbar St 604-222-8787 604-224-3222 goldenrug.com Cheap Skates 3644 West 16th Ave Hob Too Thrift Shop 604-222-1125 3470 Dunbar St 604-737-7304 Dunbar Greetings vancouverhospice.org 3456 Dunbar St 604-731-3322 Kerrisdale Equipment Ltd Dunbar Lumber 4522 Dunbar St 3637 W 16th Ave 604-224-3255 604-224-0434 kerrisdaleequipment.com dunbarlumber.com Dunbar Paint Centre 3601 W 16th Ave 604-224-0421 bmvan.com Dunbar Vacuum Ltd 3468 Dunbar St 604-733-8713 dunbarvacuum.com

Korean Red Ginseng (ad p. 25) 2070 W 41st Ave 604-620-9066 kgccanada.com

More Bikes Inc 4229 Dunbar St 604-563-8118 morebikes.ca Omega Custom Framing 4290 Dunbar St 604-732-6778 omegagallery.ca Sher’s Stationery 2000 3552 W 41st Ave 604-261-2001 Splash Toy Shop 4243 Dunbar St 604-228-8697 splashtoyshop.ca Studio Gallery 33 4850 Mackenzie St 604-838-8670 studiogallery33.com Toorak Tile & Design 3496 Dunbar St 604-739-5966 tooraktile.com Upscale Garage Sale 3422 Dunbar St 604-733-0787 upscalegaragesale.ca

Lawrence Books 3591 W 41st Ave 604-261-3812

Community Resources Andrew Wilkinson MLA 5640 Dunbar St 604-664-0748 andrewwilkinsonmla.ca City of Vancouver 453 W 12th Ave Phone 3-1-1 vancouver.ca

Dunbar Community Centre (ad p. 5) 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6060 dunbarcentre.ca

Dunbar Community Patrol 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org Dunbar Public Library 4515 Dunbar St 604-665-3968 vpl.vancouver.bc.ca Dunbar Residents’ Association 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org

Dunbar Village Business Association (ads p. 4, 5, 8-17, 34-43, 57, 59) 604-635-1836 dunbarvillage.ca

Movie Theatre Dunbar Theatre 4555 Dunbar St 604-222-2991

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Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club 3850 W 31st Ave 604 228 8428 dunbarlawnbowling.com

Southlands Heritage Farm 6767 Balaclava St 604-261-1295 southlandsfarms.com

Dunbar Little League dunbarbaseball.ca

(see back cover) 7025 Macdonald St 604-263-4817 southlandsridingclub.com

Scouts Canada 25th Dunbar Point Grey 31st St Philipâ€™s scouts.ca Shamrock Equestrian Centre 3320 W 55th Ave 604-649-4586

Southlands Riding Club

Vancouver United FC (Dunbar Soccer Association) vanufc.com West Point Grey District Girl Guides girlguides.ca

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West Side Warriors Football westsidefootball.bc.ca

Vancouver Community Baseball

vancouvercommunitybaseball.com UBC Thunderbirds gothunderbirds.ca

Over 250 businesses to serve you!

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September 1 - November 15, 2014 Sept 1

Labour Day

Sept 2

School District #39 First Day of School (pending strike)

Sept 7

Dunbar Lawn Bowling Barbeque

Sept 9

Musical Evening at Dunbar Community Centre, 7pm

Sept 13

Treasured Bulb Sale, UBC Botanical Garden

Sept 14

Southlands Country Fair (see back page)

Sept 14

Terry Fox Run

Sept 19

Crofton House School Non-Instructional Day

Sept 19

Art in the Park, Dunbar Community Centre, 3-6pm (see p. 5)

Sept 20

Dunbar Village Harvest Festival (see centre insert)

Sept 23

First day of fall (Autumn)

Sept 26-28

Culture Days

Oct 9, 11, 16

Wild Edibles Foraging Lecture & Sampling and Field Tour, Dunbar Community Centre, various times.

Oct 13

Thanksgiving Day

Oct 14

Musical Evening, 7-9pm, Dunbar Community Centre

Oct 18-19

Apple Festival, UBC Botanical Garden

Oct 21

Advertising deadline for Dunbar Life - November 15 issue

Oct 24

School District #39 Non-Instructional Day

Oct 25

Open House at Crofton House School (see p. 7)

Oct 25

Trick-or-Treat in Dunbar Village (see p. 59)

Oct 31

Halloween

Nov 1

Open House at Crofton House School (see p. 7)

Nov 2

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2am

Nov 10

School District #39 Non-Instructional Day

Nov 11

Remembrance Day

Nov 11

Musical Evening, 7pm at Dunbar Community Centre

Nov 15

Municipal Election

Nov 22

Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair

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