Fresh! Fraser Valley

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Update August 9, 2010:

Tickets for Fresh! Fraser Valley are now available at www.FreshFraserValley.com!  Click here to enjoy 13 dynamic local professionals in 20 minute workshops. These workshops will be helpful, fun and informative for any professional in any industry.

The Fresh! local business showcase will be like no other you have experienced before! Here you will find only locally owned, independent Fraser Valley businesses. Discover the local gems in your community, try samples, shop and enter to win great vendor draws and door prizes. Click here to register for your Fresh! showcase tickets.

Spaces are still available in the Fresh! business showcase. If you run a locally owned, independent Fraser Valley business – this is where you will want to be on September 25th! Activity providers, restaurants, boutiques, service businesses and entertainers – we welcome you. Please review our Fresh! Fraser Valley 2010 Exhibitor’s Kit for all of the details.

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Field Trip: Delta Grand Okanagan Resort

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

We were recently invited to stay at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort.  What an incredible experience it was – you must, must plan a trip to Kelowna and experience this fabulous accommodation! We had an absolutely fabulous three days here and we know you will love it!

The Delta Grand Okanagan Resort is a waterfront hotel with over seven acres of property.  260 hotel rooms plus 60 condos and suites means a lot of people can enjoy this amazing resort! We were treated to a gorgeous suite in the Royal Private Residence Club which offers 70 luxury waterfront villas.

When we arrived at the hotel, we immediately felt welcomed by the hospitable, attentive front desk staff.

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Save the Date – Fraser Valley Blogathon 2010

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

In 2009 I participated in Blogathon, a 24 hour blogging ‘marathon’ that sees bloggers writing new posts every 30 minutes from 6AM through 6AM the following day.  Why? For charity of course!  I collected donations to benefit the Langley Animal Shelter Society.

The 2010 Blogathon in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley will be held on August 21, 2010 at 6AM (until 6AM August 22nd).  I will be hosting an on-location event here in the Fraser Valley, while Rebecca & Raul will once again be organizing an awesome Vancouver location for anyone on that side of the bridge :)  

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Happy Anniversary Roadhouse Bake Shoppe

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Congratulations to Roadhouse Bake Shoppe!  It is their one year anniversary this week and on Saturday, July 3rd they are celebrating… you’re invited!  Mouth watering baked goods, a fantastic selection of cheeses, condiments, olives, bread animals, deli meats and gourmet foods produced by local artisans.

From 10AM – 4PM enjoy vendor demos, in-store specials and lots of samples.  The Roadhouse Bake Shoppe will be unveiling their brand new pastry line-up this day as well!  

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babycheeks Book Drive

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

If your children have tired of some of their gently used books, take them over to South Surrey’s babycheeks.  They are presently collecting kids books to include in their Book Drive on July 17th and 18th, 2010.  Visit the store that weekend to choose some new reads for your little ones, all by donation to Free the Children.

This is a great way to clear out some clutter and to get some new reading material for the summer break!

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Pulse Faves at Frosting Cupcakery

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Frosting Cupcakery in Langley celebrated their 1st anniversary celebration this weekend and we were thrilled to be invited to attend.  We set up our Pulse Faves game and had lots of willing participants.  Since the theme of the day was obviously cupcakes, we asked guests to share their favourite Frosting Cupcakery cupcake flavours.  We’re not sure all of these actually are flavours offered by Frosting, but we love the enthusiasm and sweet answers from some of the kids!

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Frosting Cupcakery 1st Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Congratulations to our friends at Frosting Cupcakery in Langley!  They are celebrating one year in business this week and FVP is thrilled to be part of the celebrations!

On Sunday, June 27th, join us at Frosting Cupcakery for an afternoon of fun.  The Fraser Valley’s own Greg Neufeld will be playing at 2:30PM, the Langley Chiefs will be testing your hockey skills, free cupcakes… it’s going to be quite the celebration!

Team FVP will be on location playing FV Faves – let us know your favourite Frosting Cupcakery cupcake flavour and we’ll post your smiling face on our blog!

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Canada Day Flash Mob Dance

Monday, June 14th, 2010

This is just way too much fun!

Feeling the pride and buzz after the 2010 Olympics, Langley’s Maria Martini joined forces with Marlise McCormick who was the Associate Director of Choreography for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games’ Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Together with award-winning songwriters Bob Buckley and Brian Gibson, they are planning a 1000 person flash mob dance at Langley’s Canada Day festivities.

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Tracycakes Opens In Fort Langley

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Today will be an exciting day for cupcake lovers in Fort Langley! Tracy Dueck’s third cupcake cafe will open today at 23170 96th Avenue, in the most adorable little house!

Tracycakes Fort Langley is Tracy’s third cafe, an addition to existing locations in White Rock and Downtown Abbotsford.  Besides their award-winning cupcakes, Tracycakes serves fresh, from-scratch lunch items, snacks, high teas and sweets.  Be sure to check out the new Fort Langley cupcake called ‘Remember When’. This new location features an intimate dining area, a private party room for large groups, plus a garden patio.

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Boonie’s BBQ & Soul Food

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

This morning I was chatting with a client who recommended a great new BBQ restaurant.  I just happened to be free for lunch and in the area, so I stopped by Boonie’s BBQ & Soul Food to check it out.

It’s a fairly unassuming location inside of the Quality Inn Hotel beside Home Depot in Langley, definitely a hidden gem. The special of the day was catfish nuggets, which sounded interesting. All I could smell was a deep smokey goodness, which I knew had to be ribs – so I ordered myself a half rack with two sides.  Choosing the sides was quite the task: coleslaw, collard greens, real southern mac ‘n cheese, seasoned fries – how can you choose?

Service was swift and before we knew it, two mouth watering dishes arrived on our table.  

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