From Follow Me Foodie

So I just got this in my e-mail… a Cupcake Challenge!!!

Follow Me Foodie’s inviting the general public,  the cupcake connoisseurs and lovers of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, to join them in sampling and judging Vancouver’s Best Cupcake! Through collaboration with notable Foodies and Bloggers in Vancouver, as well as the general public, they’re presenting awards and notoriety for the business voted as baking the most favourable cupcake at the event.

Mix and mingle with yummy bakers and test a variety of cupcake flavours and recipes! With prizes awarded throughout the day, this is a tasty event that you will certainly not want to miss.

When: Sunday, June 20th 2010
Where: Yaletown Roundhouse Community and Recreation Centre
Time: 11:00am to 3:30pm
Admission: Free!

You can get more info from Nicole at nicole@nicolemarieevents.ca or 604-836-1614

So Just a quick update. I’m Volunteering for the Olympic and the Paralympic and am stationed at the Village which is pretty much the center of everything I’m at the Sports Information Desk in the National Olympic Committee (NOC) Centre

Village life ROCKS! At least my 1st 2 shift was…Just did it this past weekend.

Got a chance to chat with:

Great Britain’s Chef de Mission – he’s been to 5 Olympics as an NOC. Grew up in Hong Kong!
Germany – was looking for a place to have a great cup of cappuccino that’s not Starbucks…lol
Japan – got the nicest jacket I’ve seen so far.
Ukraine – wearing overall style snow pants … in the city!
Poland – got an alternate jacket..and I think Ukraine or Sweden does too…They’re easily mistakable…they’ve got the same color jackets.

Athletes’ Living room is gorgeous..They’re using the old Vancouver Salt Company’s shell for this place. It’s supposedly going to become a bar/lounge when this is all over.

Where I am, the NOC Service Center is the site of a future London Drugs.

The meal served to the workforce was kinda bland…not a whole lot of flavor or oil…very healthy!

Athletes are all suppose to arrive by the 4th…welcome ceremonies at the Village starts on the 6 and runs til the 11th. I get to miss all that since my next shift is not til the 18th so I won’t be able to share about those…

oh PS. I heard Team Canada’s hockey team is some other ones (Sweden) might stay at the village too.. If I get a chance to talk to Steve Yzerman (since he’s team manager and will have access to NOC Center), I’ll let you know! The plan is to create a form that he has to sign since we’re not allow to ask for autographs or pictures.

More Updates to Come.

I want all you readers to help with giving 50,000 pairs of shoes to those in need in 50 days.

The goal is simple – to use social media (blogging, other social network tools) to raise awareness and have 50,000 pairs of shoes donated in 50 days.

Donate Your Pair Today!

It’s only 5 bucks (USD) it’ll provide 2 pairs of shoes for the people in Haiti!

Tweet this, Re-tweet, FB it share it!

CityCaucus.com has compiled a list about all the cool and unique events and their venues which, supposedly, starts January 2010
Getting excited! Are you?

We’re looking at about 20 Yaletown restaurants offering 3 courses meals at a set price of $25, $35, and $45.

And you’re doing a good dead while you eat!! A portion of the proceeds raised from each participating restaurant will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank! So feel good while you eat!

Here’s a list of the participating restaurants. Many of the Taste of Yaletown participating restaurants use OpenTable® for online reservations. Just click on the “Reserve Online” link beside the restaurant’s name or contact the restaurant directly.

Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar
View Menu | Reserve Online

Cactus Club Cafe
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant

Capones Restaurant & Live Jazz Club
View Menu | Reserve Online

Charm Modern Thai
View Menu | Reserve Online

Earls
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant

Elixir Restaurant
View Menu | Reserve Online

Fuse Pan Asian Express
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant

George
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant

Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar
View Menu | Reserve Online

Goldfish Pacific Kitchen
View Menu | Reserve Online

Hamilton Street Grill
View Menu | Reserve Online

Hurricane Grill
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant

Milestones
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant

Provence Marinaside
View Menu | Reserve Online

Rodney’s Oyster House
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant

r.tl (regional tasting lounge)
View Menu | Reserve Online

Section (3)
View Menu | Reserve Online

Shakin’ Not Stirred
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant

Simply Thai
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant

Urban Thai Bistro
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant

V Yaletown
View Menu | Contact the Restaurant at 604-688-5954

Yaletown Brewing Co.
View Menu | Reserve Online

That event is the – World Police and Fire Games

These games include Lawn Bowls, which are being held at the Stanley Park Bowls Club.

Here are the details for anyone who would like to catch some of the action:

Tuesday, August 4: Men’s and Women’s Pairs. Play for the men begins at 9:00am and for the women at 10:30am. Men’s Gold medal game will be at 6:45pm; the last game of the Women’s round robin will also be played at 6:45pm.

Wednesday, August 5: Mixed Pairs. Play begins at 9:00am and the Gold Medal Game will be played at 4:30pm.

Thursday, August 6: Open Fours. Play begins at 9:00am and the Gold Medal Game will be played at 4:30pm.

This will be an international quality event and Canada will be well represented by the likes of Jim Dipalo, George Cubiss and Cary Manns (who will be getting a great warm-up for the Canadian Men’s Championships in the 3rd week in August.

Everyone in the Lower Mainland is invited and encouraged to come and watch bowlers from around the world.