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Contenders Sign-Up For The 2014 Aprons For Gloves Restaurant Rumble

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If you’re in the restaurant trade it’s time to sign up and tryout to be a contender for Restaurant Rumble 2014. All interested would-be pugilists are invited to go to the Aprons For Gloves website and register now. “Contender Sign Up” closes April 11th so get on it now. Tryouts will be held on Saturday April 12 + Sunday April 13 at Action Boxing, 769 East Hastings Street. You must complete the contender forms, waivers and get the medical form signed by a doctor. Bring your signed documents and your $200 deposit with you to tryouts in order to participate. Sorry, no exceptions!

    Roll Up Your Sleeves and Reconnect with Food, Land, and Community at UBC Farm This Summer

    UBC Farm has released its summer workshop schedule, with hands-on classes and guided outdoor experiences that connect people to food, nature, and each other.

    The Garden Adds a Long-Overdue Wine Bar Energy to Strathcona

    The Garden in Strathcona has expanded into evening service, adding wine, cocktails, and a menu of share plates to its familiar café-and-retail setup.

    THIS Gallery’s $200 Art Show Opens Friday, May 15

    More than fifty artists. Every work priced at $200. THIS Gallery’s upcoming fundraiser exhibition turns small-scale sculpture into something energetic, accessible, and worth showing up for.

    Casa Molina Is Throwing a Proper Spanish Party This Sunday

    Paella pans, hand-carved jamón, vermut, gin & tonics, and laughter drifting between tables. Casa Molina is turning two this Sunday and throwing a full-day Spanish taberna-style party to mark it.