Portuguese Things To Do
February 2024

Now that events are back in full swing, I am reviving my list of Portuguese Things To Do starting with February! I will update this list as I discover new events, so check back often. Obrigada!

MONDAYS – SATURDAYS

Luso Canadian Association – Located in Kitimat, they are open from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm from Monday to Saturday.

FRIDAYS

Portuguese Cultural Centre of BC – Located in Burnaby, they have been serving a delicious hot lunch every Friday for years now. There are also games and sports on their many TVs. All are welcome to attend.
Casa de Macau – Located in Richmond, members can come and play some Mahjong on the first and third Friday of every month.

SATURDAYS

Casa de Macau – Located in Richmond, members can drop in every second and fourth Saturday for music, tombola, etc.

SUNDAYS

Luso Canadian Portuguese Club – Located in Penticton, their doors are open every Sunday at 2:00 pm with dinner served at 5:00 pm (please RSVP). They also have board games for all ages to enjoy.

Portuguese Canadian Cultural Society of Osoyoos opens every Sunday from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 – Malassada Festival at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Parish in Victoria

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 – Jantar e Baile de S. Valentim – Valentines Dinner & Dance

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 – Carnival at the Luso Canadian Association in Kitimat

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 – Filhoses/Malassadas For Sale at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 – Dinner and Dance at the Espirito Santo Hall in Surrey

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 – Family Fun Night at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 – 11th Annual OneWorld Multicultural Festival in Penticton

FEBRUARY 24 & 25, 2024 – Consular Residence in Prince George, BC

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Do you have any photos of Gomes Grocery?

In 1962, Maria and Armindo Gomes started up Gomes Grocery, a Portuguese bakery and grocery store, located at 810 Union Street in Vancouver. It was sold in 1993 and is now known today as Union Market. Maria and Armindo’s grandchild, Jesse Smith, is in search of some old photos of the market when it was still owned and operated by Jesse’s grandparents.

This is where you come in. Jesse is putting together a scrapbook of photos and stories about Gomes Grocery for her grandfather (sadly, Jesse’s grandmother has passed away). If you have a photo of Gomes Grocery/Union Market between 1962 to 1993, Jesse would love to have a copy of it. If you don’t have a photo but do have a story or fond memory of the market, Jesse would very much be interested in that too! You can send your photos and/or stories to her email address: jesse_c_g_smith@hotmail.com

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