By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer
Saturday, February 7, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Revamp your style in the new year while keeping textiles out of landfills. Bring up to 10 items to the swap after filling out a brief survey. The swap is hosted by Threading Change, a youth-led organization “created to address systemic injustices and inequities” in the fashion industry. Fashion and education are coalesced in this event to promote sustainable shopping habits. If you are looking to define your personal style by resisting fast fashion microtrends and taking inspiration from those near you, this clothing swap is right up your alley!
Online
Thursday, January 8, 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
On January 8, Nature Vancouver, a natural history society, will be hosting a Rocky Point Bird Observatory (RPBO) online presentation, presented by Ann Nightingale, former RPBO president and an expert on bird migration. Those interested can request a Zoom link via email a few days in advance. The presentation will cover owl identification, ecology, and seasonal presence for spotting in the region. The audience can also learn about volunteer programs, such as the Nocturnal Owl Monitoring program, which might give some inspiration to partake in owl conservation in the region.
Studio Session – Free Acting Workshop
Sunday, January 11, 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Get your first (and free) taste of acting in a two-hour session at the Studio for Actors acting workshop on January 11. This workshop will cover acting techniques and training approaches used in full-length acting courses, including scene study fundamentals that may prove useful for increasing your emotional range and reducing nervousness or tension. This workshop might even instill confidence for a presence on the stage and even contribute to your professional development, whether you are a hobbyist or a professional!
Online
Thursday, January 15, 5:00–7:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
Get a range of expert advice from highly accomplished authors across multiple styles of writing. Choose between honing non-fiction skills, like research and interviews from editor and former journalist Christina Myers, or learning fiction writing techniques like crafting characters and scenes from award-winning author Carleigh Baker. The workshop also invites participants to uncover either strategies to dismantle writer’s block and get words on the page with Loghan Paylor, author of The Cure for Drowning, the third-bestselling queer novel in Canada in 2024, or learn how to infuse contemporary experiences and personality into poetry with award-winning poet Raoul Fernandes.
