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October 2014 issue of RCC News is here

The new issue is full of the many wonderful people, events and programs happening in our neighbourhood!

RCCNews October 2014Get your October 2014 issue of the RCC News at your local coffee shop, grocery store, library and community centre.

Or click on the cover image to view the new issue.

In this issue:

  • VIVO Media Arts Centre comes to Renfrew-Collingwood
  • Renfrew Park Community Centre still going strong at age 50
  • Windermere grads mark 50 years
  • Eating Out: Lotus Seed vegetarian restaurant
  • Job search tips for a successful interview

Do you have a local story to tell or an event to share? We’d love to hear about it! Email rccnews-editorial@cnh.bc.ca.

The deadline for the November 2014 issue is October 14. From 300 to 400 words, with high resolution photos in a jpg at least 1 MB file size.


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Become Italian for a while at Il Mercato Farmers Market at the Italian Cultural Centre

Photos © Barbara Faggiotto Photography for Il Centro

All Photos © Barbara Faggiotto Photography for Il Centro

Friday, September 19
Friday, October 17
Friday, November 21
3:00pm–7:00pm

3075 Slocan Street
Vancouver near Grandview Highway
Near Renfrew Skytrain station and Central Valley Greenway

Il Centro Italian Culture Centre’s Il Mercato, a Farmer and Italian Night Market, continues every third Friday of the month until November 21.

Bring home a taste of Italy from the next markets on September 19 and October 17!

Come shop and stay for live Italian music and children’s activities. More info at http://italianculturalcentre.ca/blog/il-mercato-italian-night-market/

Get your fresh veggies for dinner at the Italian Night Market

 

 

 

 

 

 

Il Centro flour from the Italian Night Market

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Vancouver’s first Italian Night Market kicks off today – August 15 at the Italian Cultural Centre

Italian Night Market at Il Centro Italian Cultural CentreIl Centro Italian Cultural Centre is proud to present Il Mercato, the city’s first Farmer and Italian Night Market starting Friday, August 15 at 3:00 pm. The Italian Cultural Centre is located at 3075 Slocan Street at Grandview Highway in East Vancouver.

The mercato will run every third Friday of the month until November 21, 2014.

This market is the first of its kind in Vancouver bringing together the tastes of Italy with the produce grown from local farms. The community is invited to come shop for a vibrant assortment of fresh fruit and vegetables, handmade products from local artisans and delicious food prepared by Il Centro’s chef.

Stay for live Italian music featuring the classic mandolin and accordion, and children’s activities provided by Il Centro’s Italian school teachers.

The Italian Cultural Centre is conveniently located close to the Renfrew Skytrain station and the Central Valley Greenway bike path. It’s worth a stop on your way home from work to get a taste of Italy!

SPECIAL OFFER

The first 50 shoppers to the mercato on Friday, August 15 will receive a coupon for a 10% discout on Italian language classes offered at Il Centro.