Mary Bennett Author Mary Bennett is a passionate Kitsilano booster. She calls herself a community catalyst - she sparks connections wherever she goes. And while she does occasionally leave Kitsilano, you'll see her all over Kits. Favorite haunts are Kits House, VPL Kits Branch and the coffee shop at 2610 West 4th. Mary's an artist and a member of ArtistsinourMidst.com. Facebook: MaryPetersonBennett Twitter: @Mary_Bennett Website: marybennett.net

May 26, 2016

Creative Kitsilano neighbours come together for a salon

Kitsilano has long been a nurturing neighbourhood for creative folk. At least as far back as the 60s and 70s, the...

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March 24, 2016

Cool art show at The Naam vegetarian restaurant through March 31

From now until March 29, you can go to the Naam Restaurant any time 24/7 and view Jackie Conradi-Robertson’s...

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February 1, 2016

You’re a poet even if you don’t know it. Check out Kits Poetry Group.

Are you a closet poet? Want to get together with others who write — or like — poetry? In 2015, Sarah...

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January 23, 2016

Dine Out in Kits: 7 restaurants offering three-course meals for $20

Dine Out Vancouver is an annual event by Tourism Vancouver to encourage us all to try some new restaurants with a set...

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December 14, 2015

Winter Art Show Open House at David Eby’s Office December 17

  MLA David Eby walked through the new winter-themed art show in his community office and quipped, “When we walk...

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November 18, 2015

Get Your Social Group On with a Groupon in Kits

If you, like me, have lots of friends but not a lot of space for entertaining, I encourage you to support our local...

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October 9, 2015

Are You Grateful To Live in Kitsilano? Here’s How To Show It.

‘Tis the season to give thanks and we in Kits have a lot to be thankful for. A couple of years ago with the...

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July 10, 2013

Get Inspired to Build Community at Khatsahlano! Festival–Free Herbs, Bee Houses & Little Free Libraries

Come and pick the herbs. Herb digging “by appointment” Several Kits residents who have received...

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June 14, 2013

Kits Eco-Arts Joins Forces with Kitsilano Car-Free Day to Host a Free Garden Workshop Saturday, June 15

Between Kits Car-Free Days (Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16) and Vancouver Draw Down  (Saturday, June 15) there...

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May 21, 2013

Learn How to Cultivate Kitsilano Community through Gardening at a Free Workshop May 25

There are 500 Green Streets gardens allocated to volunteer gardeners and 250 still available. What are Green Street...

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