The Word on the Street Book & Magazine Festival (Sunday Sept 26, 2010)

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Vancouver’s The Word On The Street is back for its 16th year with another full free day of indoor and outdoor author events, exhibits, performances, a marketplace, and all-round reading and writing excitement.  Festival-goers will find 100+ diverse readings and acts that are all free in a lively environment that includes a marketplace with 150+ interesting book and magazine-related exhibitors.  Drop by on Sunday, September 26 (11am to 5pm) at Library Square and CBC Plaza (Homer and Hamilton Streets between Robson and Georgia).

Sabai Thai Spa

The word “Sabai” means relaxation and comfort in the Thai language.

Marc by Marc Jacobs – totes for charity

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Designed for Holt Renfrew, check out these limited edition Marc by Marc Jacobs tote bags.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs tote is the perfect accessory to compliment any wardrobe, for work or play. Made of durable nylon and with two sturdy straps, the tote is both fashionable and functional, fitting comfortably over the shoulder and ideally shaped to carry textbooks, magazines, files and more.

These will only be available in-store from September 30th until October 10th (or while quantities last). Priced at $48, a portion of proceeds will go to Vision Spring, a non-profit organization providing low-cost eyeglasses to the developing world.  For those who are eager to reserve their bag, visitors to HoltRenfrew.com can reserve their totes online, with a choice of colour and preferred store for pick-up.  Online reservations are available until September 26, 2010.