Two Ways to do Valentines Day in Vancouver

I just got this email from the Vancouver Public Space Network and I thought that I would share. I hear New Mind Space is doing Queen of Hearts again this year, but they've gone to plan B, painting on the snow due to the horrible weather out there. The VPSN's plan is blatantly ripped from the New Mind Space idea a few years ago, but the best form of flattery is in fact imitation right?

The second plan is something I've heard of before as well, but I'm having trouble remembering from where. Neat idea, though 5pm will probably be tough for a lot of people.

Happy Heart Day!

Come one come all to the 2nd annual heart stamping in the city. Last year, with paints and heart shaped sponges a dedicated group of us stamped Yaletown, Granville, and Robson Square. Most of our hearts stayed around overnight until Valentine's Day and while stamping most on-lookers gave us two thumbs up for our work. It was great fun and we're hoping for the same this year. And so, if you are interested in taking part in this today, meet us at Robson Square at 8:30pm. Bring washable paints (emphasis on washable and preferably in the bottles that say "washable" in case we are hassled at all) also feel free to bring colourful chalk or any other temporary surface treatments. Come and join our crafty crew and spread the love...with paint!

any questions, call katie @ 778.829.0440 after 7pm.

3 Minute Kiss Freeze

At 5:00 pm start walking through the waterfront Skytrain station, on February 14, 2008. Time your time piece to the atomic clock

At 5:20 pm, FREEZE in a KISS. The kiss can be on the lips, on the cheeks, on the hands, on the wall, whatever - explore your creative options.

Make sure your alarm on your watch is set for 5:23 pm, at which point we will all casually move out of our kiss and keep walking moving as if nothing has happened. Yes, it's basically like a flash mob but toned down a notch.

To be specific, the Kiss Freeze will be main atrium area, or main lobby, that you enter off of water street, at the waterfront station. See picture.