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Instructor Spotlight: Mohammad Reza Atashzad

August 20, 2024 No Comments

Watercolour artist Mohammad Reza Atashzad never goes anywhere without his painting supplies. “My life is filled with paintings that reflect my memorable experiences [see Marine Building and Sound of Glory paintings below, l-r]. Through my art, I document and write my life story,” says Atashzad, who has been teaching art classes at the Kerrisdale Community Centre for the last nine years. Drawing and painting as a child, he was influenced by both his mother, a handicraft artist,

Calling for Volunteer Day Camp Assistants

June 13, 2024 No Comments

Join our team as a volunteer day camp assistant! Kerrisdale’s Summer Safari Day Camps are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers (ages 16-plus) to join our team and help create magical experiences for children aged 6-12. Camps run Monday to Friday (July 2-August 30 with the exception of stat holidays) from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Each week is a different week with different campers. What You’ll Do: Why Volunteer with Us? Requirements: If interested, please contact

Summer Registration Is Open!

June 12, 2024 No Comments

Get ready for summer by signing up for a new or returning program! Three ways to register: • Online via our clickable Summer 2024 Guide • In person at our front desk (5851 W. Blvd., Vancouver) • By phone at 604-257-8100

Arbutus Greenway Clean-up Project

November 22, 2021 No Comments

On October 26, 2021, Kerrisdale Youth Leaders (Grade 8-12) collaborated with the Kerrisdale’s Girls Group (Grade 4-7) to organize an Arbutus Greenway clean-up project. In an hour-long event, 11 Kerrisdale Youth Leaders and Girls Group members, accompanied by 2 City of Vancouver staff members, collected litter to clean the neighborhood from the Kerrisdale Community Centre to 51st Avenue. The group of young changemakers, armed with trash pickers, gloves, and garbage bags, collected several bags of

Earth Fest-May 5

April 26, 2018 No Comments

Earth Fest

Youthful Leadership

August 11, 2017 No Comments

As volunteer Co-Chair of the Youth Committee, Johnson Li leads by example. A bright young man, he has decided to make a difference in his community by helping others to lead. Currently, he is working with members of the Board and others on the Youth Committee to create programs that help youth build leadership and career skills. A few years ago, Johnson decided to improve his lifestyle and started to go to the Kerrisdale Community

VANCOUVER REGIONAL HERITAGE FAIR-May 20

May 11, 2017 No Comments

Vancouver Regional Heritage Fair Saturday, May 20, 2017 2:30pm – 4:30pm Kerrisdale Community Centre 5851 West boulevard Come and meet characters from our past … explore issues and events that have shaped Canada, brought to you by 120 selected students from Vancouver elementary schools. Vote for your favourite project as People Choice Awards! Open to the public. Free Admission

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Instructor Spotlight: Mohammad Reza Atashzad