PASTA DINNER! 

#30-8650 Cinnamon Drive (in Mountainside Village)

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THE GREAT EXCHANGE III

Your kid's toys and clothes can be loved again!

Saturday November 26th, 9:30am-12pm

Clothes/Toy Drop Off:

Thursday, Nov 24th, 2–4PM

AND Friday, Nov 25th, 7–9PM

Where:

Drop off and event at Ethos Coffee Shop:

#30-8650 Cinnamon Dr, Burnaby (Just off Forest Grove Dr)

What:

• Please bring near-new 0-12 years children’s clothes and toys.

• One token given for each accepted item.

• Shop with your tokens from 9:30am–12pm.

• Any and all items not exchanged will be donated to: The Free Store, located on Government St, Burnaby

• Place toys with small pieces in a clear Ziplock bag.

• Please make sure all items brought are gently used, clean and rip free, of consignment quality.

• Note drop off times above, items will not be accepted for exchange on day of event.

***  Household items and adult clothing will not be accepted

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Still need to carve your pumpkin? Bring it up to Ethos on Sunday Night at 6pm and show off your creativity - and we'll have the coffee bar open for some special drinks. 

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The Shire Community Music Program is gearing up for the fall season with a few changes and a number of opportunities for kids to grow in their musicality and musicianship. Fall offerings are listed below or contact us for more info at theshire@southside.ca.

Magic Flute Program (MF): The Magic Flute Music Program is a group music program designed for children that teaches the basics of musical language. This class is ideal for students who do not feel ready for private music instruction but want to build a strong foundation for later success in music lessons. It serves children and their families in their desire to enjoy music, enrich their lives, and participate in community by means of sharing music creatively. 

Rhythm Sessions Program (RS): Rhythm Sessions is a program that exposes and introduces Elementary School age kids to the acoustic guitar, rhythm and percussion. It’s a group session meant to equip the young musician personally and to learn to play with other musicians. Students must provide their own guitar and they are welcome to bring any percussion instruments they would like to experiment with. Other percussion instruments will be provided.

MF1: Ages 4-5 -  Tuesdays at 11:15am - $50 (Starting Oct 4th) 

MF2: Ages 3-4 - Fridays at 10:15am - $50 (Starting Oct 7th)

MF3: Ages 4-5 -  Fridays at 11:15am - $50 (Staring Oct 7th)

MF4: Grade K-1 - Tuesday at 3:30pm - $50 (Starting Oct 4th) 

RS1: Grade 2-4 -  Mondays at 3:20pm - $30 (Cancelled)

RS2: Grade 5-7 -  Mondays at 3:20pm - $30 (Starting Sept 26th)

RS3: Grade 2-4 -  Wednesdays at 3:20pm - $30 (Starting Sept 28th)

RS4: Grade 5-7 -  Wednesdays at 4:00pm - $30 (Starting Setp 28th)

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THE GREAT EXCHANGE II

Your kid's toys and clothes can be loved again!"

Saturday May 7th, 9:30am-12pm

Clothes/Toy Drop Off:

Thursday, May 5th, 2–4PM

AND Friday, May 6th, 7–9PM

Where:

Drop off and event at Ethos Coffee Shop:

#30-8650 Cinnamon Dr, Burnaby (Just off Forest Grove Dr)

What:

• Please bring near-new 0-12 years children’s clothes and toys.
• One token given for each accepted item.
• Shop with your tokens from 9:30am–12pm.
• Any and all items not exchanged or sold will be donated to: The Free Store, located on Government St, Burnaby
• Place toys with small pieces in a clear Ziplock bag.
• Please make sure all items brought are gently used, clean and rip free, of consignment quality.
• Note drop off times above, items will not be accepted
• for exchange on day of event.

***  Household items and adult clothing will not be accepted

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Saturday, April 2nd at 7:30pm, Wanda Mullholland from Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness will be joining us at Ethos to present both the issues and ways we can be involved in addressing homelessness in Burnaby. We'll have some special drinks on hand and it will be an opportunity for us to learn about an important issue and some ways we can be involved as a neighbourhood.

While Ethos is a family friendly environment this may be an evening to come without your kids so you can spend some quality time with Wanda. She will be giving a short presentation and then leaving lots of time for questions and dialogue.

For more info on Burnaby Task force on Homelessness visit their website.

See the full gallery on Posterous

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Interested in photography? The FG Photo Circle meets out of Ethos for a Photo Walk (1st Sunday of the Month - 2pm) and a Photo Social (3rd Saturday of the Month - 7pm) to share photos from the month. Have you checked out their Flickr Group yet?

Or you can visit the FG Photo Circle Web Site.

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Ethos Coffee House will be open again starting March 4th. We'll be open on Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. We look forward to serving coffee and fostering community in our neighbourhood. Check out the calendar for special evenings and events such as Open Mic, Homeless Awareness Night, the Great Exchange II and come in and see the latest gallery presentation.

See you March 4th.

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We're just finalizing our calendar and some new events over the next couple months...stay tuned... will be opening again soon...

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We had a couple great nights of good food, good company and good giving. Many thanks to Cheryl and Wanda from Progressive Housing and Burnaby Homeless Task force for helping us understand the homeless issues in Burnaby and learning ways to participate in helping out. Thanks to the many hosts, barista's and musicians who served throughout the weekend.

Over $600 was donated towards a water project in Ethopia (via Hope International Development Agency). A Van load of jackets, sweaters and socks were collected for Progressive Housing and Burnaby Homeless Task Force. A good amount of food was also donated for local families in need.

Thank you to all who contributed to the evenings. Stay tuned for more opportunities to love all, give hope and seek justice in the coming months.

Enjoy some of the pics from Saturday night.

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We have some amazing desserts, a special "Maybe This Christmas" drink menu and some live music on deck for this weekend. Music will be performed primarily by The Forest Creatures (Friday Night) and Jakobs Well (Saturday Night).

Come and meet some of the people from some great organizations serving our neighbourhood and world that we can partner with and support.

Come join us Friday or Saturday night between 6:00pm and 9:00pm.

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Dear Friends,

December 10th & 11th you are invited to participate in a mindful evening where Maybe This Christmas we will learn as a community the opportunities we have to open our minds and hands to those in need.

You will enjoy specialty drinks, desserts, and live music while learning about local and global social organizations that currently extend their hand to many marginalized people right here in Forest Grove and beyond.  We invite you to partner with us and these organizations and to consider your social responsibility by bringing either a practical or financial gift.

We are partnering with organizations such as Progressive Housing, Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness, Southside Community Church and Hope International Development Agency. We would love you to bring financial gifts or blankets, jackets and socks for those who need them.

If you would like to give to a local hamper please bring some of the following canned items:

• veggies
• fruits
• pasta sauces
• fish
• meat & soups
• snacks such as individual puddings, fruit cups, granola bars, fruit leather, cookies, nuts, crackers
• cereals

Discuss and keep tabs on the event with the facebook page.

 

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