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West Vancouver Track & Field Club Raffle Tickets on Sale at Caulfeild

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:58:15 -0700

On Saturday, April 14th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m the West Vancouver Track and Field Club will be at Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre selling raffle tickets as part of their 2012 fund-raising efforts. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.

2012 Funtastic Prize Raffle List of Prizes

(as of March 26, 2012)

Grand Prize:

Weekend/two night stay at the Tantalus Resort Lodge, Whistler ($500 value)

Other Prizes:

Private Catered Shopping Event, Marilyn’s of West Vancouver (up to $350 value)
Guided Kayak tour in Indian Arm for 2 people, Lotus Land Tours ($300 value)
Laser teeth-whitening session (1hr., in-office) by Dr. Kirsi Larjava, North Van. ($250 value)
1 day River Rafting Experience, Hyak Wilderness Adventures ($160 value)
2 seats on the “Sea Safari” boat ride, Sewell’s Marina, West Vancouver ($158 value)
2 Adult Day Ski Passes, 2012-13 season, Cypress Mountain ($140 value)
1 Adult Whale Watch Trip, Steveston Seabreeze Adventures, Richmond ($134.40 value)
Nike Free Run +2 Road Running Shoes (Women’s), Mountain Equipment Co-op ($120 value)
Nike Free Run +2 Road Running Shoes (Men’s), Mountain Equipment Co-op ($120 value)
Gift Card, Maple Leaf Garden Centre, West Vancouver ($100)
Ticket to Golf BC booklet, $2000 discounts, Furry Creek Golf Course (2 prizes, $89.95ea.)
Gift Certificate, Troll’s Restaurant, West Vancouver (2 prizes, $50 each)
Gift Card, Puccini’s Deli, North Vancouver ($50)
Gift Certificate, Salmon House on the Hill, West Vancouver (2 prizes, $50 each)
Gift Card, Different Bikes, West Vancouver (2 prizes, $50 each)
Gift Card, Safeway-Caulfeild Village, West Vancouver ($25)

More prizes to come – Check the club’s website for current list of prizes. www.westvantrack.com

Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.

West Vancouver Track & Field Club gratefully acknowledges the support of all of our prize donors.

Winning tickets will be drawn for prizes in descending order of prize value. Draws will take place on June 13th, 2012 at the West Vancouver Secondary School Track (1750 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver) at 5:30 p.m. Winners not present will be contacted by phone. For the full list of prize winners please visit the club website (www.westvantrack.com) after June 20, 2012. Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia.

Chances are 1 in 1,800 (total number of tickets for sale) to win the grand prize.
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Girl Guide Cookie Sale - 1st West Vancouver Brownie

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:41:46 -0700

On Wednesday April 11th from 3:30 to 5:15 the 1st West Vancouver Brownies will be selling Girl Guide Cookies at Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre. For people like me who like the traditional chocolate and vanilla flavours you are in luck!

Girl Guide cookies are the official fundraiser of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada. Funds raised through cookies sales support girls and women in Guiding by:

• Helping us provide diverse and exciting programs and activities

• Allowing girls the chance to discover new interests, learn valuable leadership skills and making lasting friendships

• Assist girls and leaders with attending camps and events

• Providing training and support for leaders

Cookie Story

In 1927, a Girl Guide leader in Regina baked and boxed up cookies for her girls as a simple way to raise money for uniforms and camping equipment. Little did she know that she was starting one of Canada’s greatest traditions - Girl Guide cookies!

There’s a lot of history behind Girl Guide cookies!

1927 - The first GGC cookies are sold in Regina, Saskatchewan.

1929 - GGC starts selling cookies.

1946 - Vanilla crème, maple cream and shortbread cookies are introduced.

1953 - Classic chocolate and vanilla cookies made their first appearance.

1960 - A special box commemorates the 50th Jubilee of GGC.

1966 - The classic vanilla and chocolate cookies are back!

1967 - GGC centennial cookies are sold.

1991 - During the Gulf War, every Canadian soldier was given a box of GGC cookies upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.

1992 -Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar, a former Member, carries GGC cookies into space.

1995 – The chocolatey mint cookies are sold in all provinces across Canada

2003 - All classic chocolate and vanilla and chocolatey mint cookies are produced in a nut-free and peanut-free bakery.

2008 - GGC introduced a bright new look for the chocolatey mint and classic cookie boxes to highlight the camaraderie, teamwork and variety of activities that Guiding offers.

2009 - GGC announced and launched reduced trans fat in the chocolatey mint cookies

2009 - GGC launches first national cookie selling rewards initiative- Cookie All Stars

2010 - The 100th anniversary cookie box is introduced for the classic campaign. The classic chocolate and vanilla cookies are now 0 g trans fat per serving.

Upcoming Community Events

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:26:00 -0700

Family Fun Night at Gleneagles - April 2012

Join us for a fun-filled, family friendly night out at Gleneagles Community Centre. Bring the kids, ages 3 - 12, buy some pizza and visit with friends while the kids burn off extra energy! Playmania inflatables, karaoke, face painting and more! Pre-registration is required.
Gleneagles Community Centre
Friday, April 13th 5:30 - 8 pm
Family Price = $15 / Kids’ Club Families = $10

Spring Garage Sale

Whether you’re looking to do some spring cleaning and could use some help to getting rid of your extras, or you’re in the mood for unearthing some new treasure, the West Vancouver Community Centre’s Garage Sale is the place for you!

West Vancouver Community Centre - 2121 Marine Drive
Saturday, April 28, 9 am - Noon
Tables are $30 to rent to display your wares
Please call 604-913-2712 to book a table

Community Corner - Food Scrap Recycling for West Vancouver

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:48:00 -0700

Curbside food scraps recycling will soon become available to single-family residences in West Vancouver. As part of the Green Can Program, North Shore residents living in single-family homes may include food scraps and food-soiled paper at the curbside with their yard trimmings for recycling.

The program will begin the first week of May 2012. To make it easier for residents to participate the District of West Vancouver will provide each household with a 46L wheeled Green Can for their food scraps. Residents can recycle food scraps in 3 easy steps:

Collect food scraps in a kitchen container of your choice.
Empty your kitchen container into your Green Can.
Place your Green Can curbside on your collection day.

What goes in: All food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard trimmings. What stays out: Plastic, including biodegradable or compostable plastic, and pet waste. Visit greencan.northshorerecycling.ca for more information.

Spa on the Rocks Puts on a New Face...On You!

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:22:00 -0700

It is hard to believe that Spa on the Rocks is celebrating it’s 19th year of business in 2012. Formerly known as Essenza Esthetics, Dave Shepard bought the company, changed the name to Spa on the Rocks and the rest is history. Dave told us “Angie Matthews, the original owner of Essenza, is still working with us providing esthetic treatments to Spa on the Rocks clients.”

In December 2011 Spa on the Rocks opened a new location at 2200 West 4th Avenue in Vancouver. Right now for a limited time only, both locations are offering a special on facials and Microderm Abrasion. For a limited time all facials are only $99.00. When asked what is popular in 2012 Dave offered “Our St Tropez air brush spray tan has become more popular as a result of the negative publicity of tanning beds.” He added, “Where else can you get 12 days of colour with no damage to your skin?”

Pharmasave - The Store With “Special Gifts”

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:20:00 -0700

Everyone knows that Pharmasave has the best selection of gifts on the North Shore and “this year looks even better” according to giftware manager Sophie McDonald, one of the people behind the great selection. “We are just back from the New York Gift Show so don’t miss the arrival of our exciting New York collections.” Sophie added “We are thrilled to introduce new bath, baby and home décor lines and as an added service we offer complimentary gift wrapping.”

Pharmasave is also announcing their Easter Colouring Contest which is open to all children who are 12 years of age or younger. The contest runs March 16th to April 2nd and you can drop into the store for complete details and rules. You can pick up their March 16th flyer for a Colouring Sheet or pick up one in store starting on Friday, March 16th.

Pastameli Announces New Value Menu

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:11:00 -0700

Pastameli of New York has been a mainstay of Caulfeild Village since 1987 and Bruce Meli is proud of his contribution. “We are celebrating our 25th anniversary this year at Caulfeild by offering our new Value Menu. All your Pastameli favourites now include our great house salad or home-made minestrone soup and a dish of Mario’s premium Spumone ice cream to finish off the meal.”

According to Bruce, “This has been added to all entrée items with no increase to our already low prices. In addition we are continuing our Sunday pizza special with 50% off all pizzas* and on Tuesdays we offer 50% off all of out pasta dishes. What a great way for the family to experience our Great Food, Great Value and Great Fun”. Pastameli also has take-out and delivery options. Check out the menus online at www.pastameli.com.

*4 pm - 9 pm Dine in only. Not valid with any other offer

Caulfeild Village Views Newspaper Arriving this week

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:11:01 -0700

The Caulfeild Village Merchants Association has published the first edition of a new community newspaper called Caulfeild Village Views. Watch your mail the week of March 19, 2012 for your copy.

It will be delivered monthly to every home from Westmount and West Bay in the east all the way to Lions Bay and Bowen Island.

Get a sneak peek by clicking on the links to the newspaper below.

Caulfeild Village Views Page 1			Caulfeild Village Views Page 2

If you would like to advertise, submit news, events or announcements pleased email info@caulfeildvillageshoppingcentre.com or call Mike at 604-562-5797

Caulfeild Village Welcomes New Tenant - Dollar Store Plus More

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:55:00 -0700

If you haven’t noticed a new Dollar Store With More in Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre, well it is time for a visit. Opened on November 19, 2011 the Dollar Store Plus More is a welcome addition to Caulfeild Village.

We asked Don and Sheri Rowles to fill us in on what it has been like to launch their new business. “We’ve hired local staff and had a wonderful response from the general public. Dollar stores are part of the mainstream retail and we feel welcome in Caulfeild.” When asked what surprises they have encountered Rowles replied, “We are stocking more higher end products and a wider variety in hardware. We’ve also upgraded our electronics and craft offerings. Generally we have better quality hardware.”

They expect their party business to grow in 2012. “We anticipate party supplies to make up 30 to 40% of our business this year and our focus is on seasonal events such as Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Canada Day and of course kid’s birthday parties.”

Windsor Meats Recipe Corner

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:50:00 -0700

Simple Beef Short Ribs

Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 2 Hrs 15 Min
Ready In: 2 Hrs 30 Min Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound beef short ribs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, sliced
1 clove garlic
1 cup beef stock
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle stout beer

Directions

Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour until coated. Shake off the excess flour. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook the ribs until browned on each side, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Return the ribs to the skillet and pour in the beer. Stir, scraping the bottom of the pan, until all of the browned bits have mixed in with the liquid. Pour in the beef stock, cover and simmer over low heat until very tender, about 2 hours. If your ribs are very fatty, (which most tend to be) you can let the sauce cool and skim the fat off of the top before serving.

Caulfeild Merchant Spotlight - Windsor Meats

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:52:00 -0700

Windsor Meat Co. has been an active member of the North Shore community for over 60 years with locations in Caulfeild Village, Edgemont Village and the newest location in Mackenzie Heights. When asked what makes Windsor different Bett Prosperi-Porta the owner of Windsor Meats stated “We specialize in local fresh, natural non-medicated beef, pork, lamb and poultry. All our beef is 28 days aged “AAA+” Canadian beef resulting in the absolute best tasting and most tender beef available.”

For the true steak connoisseur, dry aged New York and Rib Eyes are aged 45 days on site. “Our selection of exotic meats is also one of the widest available such as Elk, Bison, Venison, Ostrich, Rabbit, Goose and Duck” according to Prosperi-Porta.

“Our fresh all natural sausages, cordon bleu, meat loaf, meat balls, kabobs, 100% pure burgers are made in house daily.”

In addition Windsor offers a large selection of domestic and imported cheeses, deli meats, condiments, Italian pasta, sauces, olive oils, olives, balsamic vinegars and specialty English grocery items. Prosperi-Porta added “Our trained butchers and chefs will be happy to custom cut to your specs and offer cooking or meal solutions that enhance our locally raised natural product.”

See our Beef Short Ribs recipe in tomorrow's blog post.

Community Corner - Roundabout Installation at Marine Drive and Keith Road in Horseshoe Bay

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:40:00 -0700

Construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Marine Drive and Keith Road is expected to start March 1, 2012. The District plans to take full advantage of the two-week Spring Break for round-about construction. Currently, crews have begun the watermain work which has to be completed before the roadworks begin.

The main features of the design include:

Roundabout with splitter islands
New street lighting
Improved bus stop facility with new sidewalk
Improved crosswalk across Marine - removal of the pedestrian signal
Improved laning on the bridge deck

The District is working with the school and the local neighbours to limit the impact and delays where possible. It is very important that parents carpool, or walk their children to school as much as possible. Safe walking routes will be provided.

J. Gregory Men’s Apparel Spring Collection In Stock

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:39:00 -0700

As one of the leading men’s wear stores in Vancouver you can always count on J. Gregory Men’s Apparel to lead the way in men’s fashions. Speaking to manager Jeremy Johnston we learned there are some great new lines this spring. “Bill and I are excited about our Spring collection and we are fully stocked in a wide range of sizes.”

When asked what he sees as hits this spring, “Robert Graham shirts and jeans in blue denim and black denim are going to be popular along with Stenstrom shirts and Bugatti jackets.”

Caulfeild Art Gallery and Custom Framing Introduces Giclée Printing

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:36:00 -0700

Giclée photo finishing is a new way of printing a photo or image on canvas with an oil-based ink that makes it appear like it’s an original. Caulfeild Gallery provides high quality fine art reproduction services to artists and anyone requiring high quality
Giclée prints.

Luis Sopena who was awarded “Business Person of the Year” at West Vancouver’s Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence in 2010 pointed out that “Artist’s needing single or multiple copies will benefit from our service, as the technology allows for low-cost, one-off prints. They also make great gifts.” Luis invites you to bring any photos or images that you would like to transform into a painting and looks forward to providing custom framing services including canvas mounting, shadow boxes and dry mounting. www.caulfeildgallery.com

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre Goes Into The Newspaper Publishing Business

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:07:00 -0700

It does not matter how each Caulfeild retailer or service refers to you we recognize almost all of our customers, patients, clients, patrons, clientele and friends are from our surrounding community. Caulfeild Village Views is our way of giving the community a voice and keeping in touch.

We plan to publish monthly until June and then start up again in September through to the end of the year and welcome advertising inquiries from local businesses.

Our rates are reasonable and design services are available. We also welcome your participation and will make every effort to publish local news and events. Please email us at info@caulfeildvillageshoppingcentre.com or call Mike at 604-562-5797.

New Caulfeild Newspaper Announced

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:31:00 -0800

Watch your mail in early March 2012 for the first edition of the Caulfeild Village Views. It will be a 2 page "broadsheet" publication with local news and events. If you are interested in advertising call Mike Blaney at 604-681-5512 or email info@caulfeildvillageshoppingcentre.com

Christmas at Caulfeild

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:20:00 -0800

The decorations are up and the Christmas lights are on so please come and visit us at Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre for your Christmas shopping, a coffee, a meal or just to see what's new.

Cauldfeild Village Halloween Trick or Treat 2011

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:14:26 -0700

Please join us Monday, October 31, 2011 for our annual trick of treat from 3pm to 6pm. All of the merchants will be particpating and your kids can have fun in a safe environment.

Some of last year's participants:

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre Welcomes Dollar Plus More Store

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:26:00 -0700

We are pleased to announce there is new Dollar Store With More store replacing the Roger's Video store in Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre. Scheduled opening is around November 19, 2011.

Your Dollar Store with More is Canada's leading dollar store franchise chain with over 140 locations across Canada. Since 1998, Your Dollar Store with More has been fine tuning their franchising system to offer the most proven products and methods for operating successful dollar stores in today's changing marketplace.

Stay tuned for more information.

Merchant Meet and Greet at Pastameli Restaurant

Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:52:35 -0700

We held a Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre merchant "meet and greet" on Monday, June 27th at Pastameli Restaurant which was well attended. Lots of discussion about our upcoming Sidewalk Sale in July.

Pictured here from left to right are Goli from Healthworks, (her husband), Marilyn from Marilyn's Boutique, (Bill's wife Loretta), Luis Sopena of Caulfeild Gallery and Bill Van Unen from J. Gregory Menswear.