Category Archives: Out & About

Driving the BC Book Prizes On Tour’s Vancouver Island leg

By monnibo | Published: May 9, 2013

On Sunday I got back from a week on the road up and down Vancouver Island with two authors shortlisted for The BC Book Prizes—Anne Fleming, author of a book of short stories entitled Gay Dwarves of America, and Alan Woo, children’s author of Maggie’s Chopsticks. Each year the BC Book Prizes sends finalist authors on tour visiting schools, libraries, and bookstores throughout the province. The tour is supported by sponsors and completely free for any locations we visit. In each community we aim to visit one high school, one elementary school, and hold a public evening event. From April Continue Reading »

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Knitter’s (Orthodox) Festivus

By monnibo | Published: January 24, 2013

For the past four years, the Terminal City Yarn Wranglers on Ravelry have had a secret Santa-style gift exchange. We originally called it “Festivus Miracle Swap-o-Rama” and I’ve participated every year (2009, 2010, 2011). I wear my gifts with pride and constantly get compliments on them. However, each year we’ve experienced scheduling constraints as December is such a busy month for people. So this year, we decided to follow the example of Orthodox Christmas which is celebrated in January (December 25 in the Julian calendar corresponds to January 7 in the current Gregorian calendar). Thus, Knitter’s Festivus Year4 was celebrated Continue Reading »

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Shop Local this Holiday Season: Vancouver Craft Fairs 2012

By monnibo | Published: December 7, 2012

This week is Buy Local Week in Vancouver, but there is no reason why we can’t buy local whenever possible. Hello Vancity has a great graphic on why buying locally helps communities. As a crafter, I like supporting other local artisans when possible. Make It Vancouver, Circle Craft Christmas Market, and Christmas at Hycroft already happened in November, so here are some upcoming Vancouver-based events in December. A lot of them are this weekend and next, so be prepared to fair-hop (ala pub crawl style)! Toque 2012 December 7 & 8, 2012 Western Front, 303 E. 8th Ave., Vancouver River Continue Reading »

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