CEED Pod

07/03/2024

Jenny will be joining Holly in the Arntzen Sisters appearance on the CEED Centre Farm Market performance stage tomorrow, June 4th. Hear spectacular songs then fill your fridge with incredibly fresh veggies from Thornhill and Whonnock farms. And maybe grab a hotdog and cinnamon bun at the garden cafe (by donation) while chatting with the friendly people that find community here.

05/24/2024

Two great events side by side in the same place: Sat., June 15, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. CEED Centre Family Block Party and the Artisan Craft Market by the Sewing CEEDlings.

08/03/2022

Josh will be managing the CEED Centre Farm Market this Thursday from 10:00 to 2:00. Come down to see his selection of veggies from Triple Creek Farm and Christian and Elaine's Farm. Triple Creek Farm is bringing Beets, Blueberries, Eggs, Garlic and new Potatoes. Christian and Elaine’s Farm is offering Chives, Cucumbers—fresh and pickling, Green Beans, Garlic, Kale, Oregano, Parsley, Peas, Swiss Chard, Thyme and Zucchini. You can pre-order select veggies.

06/16/2022

The CEED Centre Society is hiring for its second Canada Summer Jobs position. Here is what the right candidate will have as their main responsibilities. Students actively continuing in post-secondary education are eligible in the age range 18-30 years. This is an 8-week posting.

Farm market manager/Program assistant

Responsibility Set 1
-plan, setup and manage a weekly, one-day, farm market stall on-site. Manage produce receivables, customer relations, point-of-sale tracking, bookkeeping, ordering, marketing and sales. Manage market volunteers. Work in a team of 2-3 people.

Responsibility Set 2
- Co-facilitate three weekly 2-hour programs, including a seniors group, community discussion and art group.

Responsibility Set 3
- Help community members access the Internet and provide basic Internet and computer training. Help seniors learn to operate their devices. Help with social media content and publishing.

Responsibility Set 4
- Keep the Neighbourhood House facility and gardens clean, and contribute to the Society and its community with your unique skill set.

05/28/2022

A great opportunity for eligible women interested in becoming heavy equipment operators. It takes place here in Maple Ridge.

03/31/2022

We are teaming up with Cinema Politica Ridge Meadows to screen Jack Emberly's investigative documentary, Fairy Creek Blockade--As I See It. Admission is free for the first 25 to register (604-463-2229) for the screening on April 14 at 7 pm at the CEED Centre Neighbourhood House. Jack will lead a discussion of the issues that the video raises.

02/14/2022

In CEED Pod Episode 11, Jerrica, new proprietor of the Good Wolf & Co. cafe, which draws its inspiration on her experience as a corrections officer, tells us how the provincial prison system has evolved in her time and where we need to take it from here on.
https://ceedpod.buzzsprout.com

02/11/2022

Check back here in a few days for the next CEED Pod episode featuring Jerrica Hackett. A former corrections officer, Jerrica says that corrections is a catchall for the failures of society. Hear her take on how to free society from the cycle of recidivism. Hosted by Alisha and Christian.

11/30/2021

This is glimpse of what we do with our many free programs and services. Check out our website and Podcasts for the why.

The amazing students of Vancouver Film School helped us express what we are and do. Look for more of our Get to Know Us posts over the next couple of months.

11/10/2021

In this second to last episode on the 100 Year War on Salmon, we present License to Kill, with Geoff Clayton as 007.

In License to Kill, Entrainment Rears Its Ugly Head, Jack Emberly continues his conversation with salmon historian and ARMS co-founder Geoff Clayton on the misdirection provided to community members by both the power company that diverts Alouette ...

11/02/2021

Episode 8 features a thought-provoking interview with Japanese-Canadian and Dutch heritage Maple Ridge citizen, Trevor Takasaki. Learn what keeps him up at night. Then let the energetic voice of Anna Hendry sooth your soul with her original song and covers.

09/09/2021

Another chance to show city planners that you'd like better infrastructure for cycling. Join the Hub's go by bike week event and log some commuting bike kilometers. The stats help convince the planners that it's true--people love to bike when it's safe.

08/18/2021

Episode 6! Give it a listen. https://ceedpod.buzzsprout.com/

07/29/2021

Chloe Leung and Charlotte Lin, two students from the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems had the opportunity to virtually interview Christian Cowley, who is the Executive Director of CEED Centre Society located in Maple Ridge.

Curious to learn more about CEED Centre Society? Head over to the Can You Dig It blog to learn more about Christian’s journey managing the community garden and their strategies to ensure the health and safety of their members during this unprecedented time!

https://cydi.ca/2021/07/29/ceed-centre-organic-community-garden/

07/08/2021

Spotlight on Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows people & issues

06/21/2021

06/21/2021

Episode 4 is coming this Wednesday, the 23rd June. In Segment 2, join Amy in conversation with Kristen Dobbs about Wellness on the farm and her podcast "the Struggle is Real." You'll also be treated to the Froggy Symphony, written and performed by Jack. Christian's poem, Tiny Ripples, reflects his memories of canoeing on a lake high on a mountain plateau in B.C.'s Thompson-Nicola region. In Segment 1, catch up on Part 3 of Jack's conversation with Christian about Geoff Clayton's epic battle over restoring water flows in the Alouette watershed for salmon--a glimpse at the 100 Year War that has been waged on salmon by power companies and ineffective government agencies. You can check out our new Patreon site at https://www.patreon.com/ceedpod if you'd like to support CEED Pod. You can find CEED Pod at https://ceedpod.buzzsprout.com.

06/15/2021