Community
Great things are happening in #theheartofkits!
Canuck Place
Children’s Hospice providing pediatric palliative care, and making a difference in the lives of children and families in need in BC. For more info and ways to support, visit www.canuckplace.org or contact Caitlin Jung at caitlin.jung@canuckplace.org.
Car Free Day Kitsilano
For Vancouver’s Car Free Days in summer, Kits residents host street block parties with their neighbours! To host a block party, visit www.carfreevancouver.org or contact: kitsilano@carfeevancouver.org.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Providing counselling and other essential services to the most vulnerable people, from youth to adults in our community, and helping build strong families. The West Broadway BIA partners with FSGV and local merchants on the Caring Neighbours Holiday Fundraiser, raising donations for local families in need. For more info, visit www.fsgv.ca or contact giving@fsgv.ca.
SAVE THE DATE: Speakeasy Soiree – October 24, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm; Caring Neighbours Holiday Fundraiser, throughout December.
Hub Cycling
Through education, action and events in Metro Vancouver, HUB improves cycling conditions and nurtures healthier, happier and more connected communities! For more info, visit www.bikehub.ca, or contact info@bikehub.ca.
SAVE THE DATE: Bike to Work Week, October 21 to 27.
Kitsilano Business Leaders
Kickstart your day with networking and keynote presentations by business leaders! For more info, visit www.meetup.com/kitsilanobusinessleaders/ or contact Judy Reiman at judyreiman2@gmail.com.
SAVE THE DATE: Meetups on the second Thursday of the month, 7:30 am, at Foot Solutions on West Broadway.
Kitsilano Community Centre
An inclusive, organization, offering a variety of recreational activities for people of all ages. For more info, visit www.kitscc.com or contact Kelly Rolland at kelly.rolland@vancouver.ca.
SAVE THE DATE: Halloween Howl, October 26, 10:30 am-12:30 pm; Diwali in Kits, November 3, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm; Breakfast with Santa, December 14, 9:00 am – 10:00 am.
Kitsilano-Fairview Community Policing Centre (CPC)
Volunteers and police provide safety resources, patrols, audits and more for residents and businesses. Learn more at www.vancouver.ca/police/community-policing/kitsilano-fairview.htmlor contact kitsfaircpc@gmail.com.
Kits Fest
A sports and healthy living community festival at Kits Beach in summertime, celebrating diversity and inclusiveness for all ages and walks of life. To find out more, visit www.kitsfest.com or contact kitsfest@gmail.com.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Engaging community needs, from tots to seniors, through valuable and inclusive programs and services. For more info, visit www.kitshouse.org or contact Janick Hayek at janickh@kitshouse.org.
SAVE THE DATE: Autumn Fair, October 19, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm; Winter Market, November 30, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Kitsilano Secondary
Work Experience Program
Provides volunteer opportunities for students. For more info, contact Alicia Kersten at akersten@vsb.bc.ca.
Community Schools Team
Programs for youth in collaboration with community. For more info, contact Jasica Grewal at jjgrewal@vsb.bc.ca.
Alumni Association
Raising scholarship funds, fostering fellowships, and supporting school achievements, thereby strengthening relationships in the Kits community. For more info, visit >www.kssaa.ca or contact David Angel at davidangel@shaw.ca.
Kitsilano Showboat
Providing free multi-cultural entertainment to residents and visitors, and a venue for entertainers of all ages and abilities to perform at a world class venue, since 1953! The Showboat operates every summer from June to August at Kits Beach. For more info, visit www.kitsilanoshowboat.com or contact Barry Leinbach at kitsilanoshowboat@hotmail.com.
Music Heals
Supporting a wide range of music therapy services to communities in BC and across Canada, including access to music therapy for patients of all ages in hospitals, habilitation, bereavement support and more. For more info, visit www.musicheals.ca.
Small Business BC
Tools, resources and education at every stage of business. Visit www.smallbusinessbc.ca for events and free resources or contact expert advisors at askus@smallbusinessbc.ca. Small Business BC Awards nominations open in Fall!
St. James Community Square
Affordable space for educational, cultural, recreational and social activities, including St. James Hall and multi-purpose rooms. For more info, visit www.sjcommunitysquare.org or contact info@sjcommunitysquare.org.
Tourism Vancouver
The official source of tourist information for Vancouver – hotels, restaurants, things to do, events and much more! Plus, valuable member opportunities for businesses. For more info, visit www.tourismvancouver.com.
Residents Associations
Upper Kits
From Macdonald to Alma St., and W. 10th to W.16th Ave. For more info, contact upperkitsilanoresidentsassociation@hotmail.com.
West Kits
From English bay shore to Broadway, and Alma to Balsam and Vine. For more info, visit www.westkitsresidents.wordpress.com or contact westkitsresidents@gmail.com.
Vancouver Public Library – Kitsilano Branch
The VPL has been dedicated to your lifelong learning, reading and information needs! For more info, visit www.vpl.ca/branches/details/kitsilano_branch or contact info@vpl.ca.
West Side Family Place
A family resource centre offering parenting support and child-focused programming for families with children from birth to six years. For more info, visit www.westsidefamilyplace.com or contact Diane Elliot-Buckley at wsfp@telus.net.
SAVE THE DATE: Ghostly Gala: A Wicked Fundraiser for West Side Family Place, October 25, 7:00 pm.