Often car free for me...
Written by wazaroff
on 23 July, 2006
One of the great things about living near the Drive is that on weekends we will often leave our car where it belongs - parked in front of our house - and walk up the drive. We'll have breakfast, a playdate for our son, do our shopping and errands, pick up a book at the library.
One of the greatest things about our life since moving back to Vancouver three years ago is that we can have a fun, productive day without using the car at all.
I know this isn't what Bob was talking about, but I thought I'd throw that in...
You like libraries? Here's
You like libraries? Here's an event for you...
EVENT OVERVIEW: Help celebrate Cooperative Auto Network's newest branch location at Oarkridge Centre, on December 9, 2006 from 1pm-4pm, at the mall's auditorium. The public is invited to this free event. Please drop in to inquire about the advantages of car sharing, at the C.A.N. booth. Everyone is welcome. EXHIBITORS/PARTICIPANTS: Don Lum Ensemble, a 20+ member violin, cello, and viola orchestra Will play popular (e.g. Henry Mancini) and seasonal songs, every hour on the hour, to 10-15 minutes past each hour Silbury School & Resource Centre Independent school in the neighborhood for gifted kids Atomic Bikes' "black tie" free bicycle service Free minor bike tune ups, parts extra if needed. Steve will wear a black tie, hence its called a black-tie bike tune up! Junkology Kids arts & crafts table using recycled materials Al Pasternak PhD. Indoor Composting Learn about an indoor composting method that produces no foul odours and attracts no insects. This makes it ideal for use indoors in apartments and offices before taking it outside putting it into the ground or a regular compost bin. Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association Demonstrate long-term durability of electric cars, scooter, & skateboards Will also have a display of electric vehicles outside the auditorium. Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition Represents Vancouver cyclists and has pushed for more bike lanes Gifted Children Association of BC Stages workshops and meetings in Osler school (in this neighborhood) Solar Power Roadshow Solar car building and races for kids of all ages. Will provide free batteries for the pubic library cross-promotion (see below) Vancouver Public Library The libraries will advise their patrons that they can obtain free batteries at this event by presenting a library fine receipt dated from December 1st to December 9th inclusive. Batteries will be supplied by Solar Power Roadshow. (A felt-tip marker will be used to mark receipts.) Sustainable Building Centre Educates and informs about green buildings. Hope to see you there!
Please pass this on, to everyone, everywhere. Rob Matthies ( 6 0 4 ) 7 3 9 - 7 7 1 7
"Anybody Can Make Energy" is what we demonstrate in a fun way to kids from 6 to 60