Salsa by the Sea Outdoor (weather permitting) salsa dance classes Thursdays until Aug. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. followed by open free dancing until 8:30 p.m. at Ambleside Landing, West Vancouver. $6. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com
Shipyard Pals Walking Tours Travel back in time as Shipyard Sal and Sam combine songs, stories and vignettes about Burrard Dry Dock Shipyards Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. until Aug. 30 at Shipbuilder's Square, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. Free. 604-990-3700 x8008 [email protected] nvma.ca
Summerfest at Lonsdale Quay Market Until Aug. 30 visitors can take part in Feel-Good Fridays with Zumba classes from noon to 1 p.m. and Dance Saturdays that include demonstrations and lessons 2-5 p.m. at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. All charitable proceeds collected through efforts at SummerFest will benefit the BCSPCA. lonsdalequay.com
ONEONEONE-ONON-ONEONEONE COMPUTEROMPUTEROMPUTEROMPUTEROMPUTEROMPUTEROMPUTER ASSISTANTANTANCE Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader Thursday, July 31, 2-4 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca
Memorial Dedication A ceremony for the 100th anniversary of Canada entering the first World War Monday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m. at Cates Park, North Vancouver. Be a part of history in dedicating a unique jade stone memorial to honour those who gave their lives for freedom. There will also be a parade of flags, guest speakers and songs of tribute.
Movie Nights in the Plaza North Vancouver City Library will host free screenings of popular family movies on Fridays starting at sunset in front of the library at 120 West 14th St. Schedule: Aug. 8, 8:40 p.m., Nut Job; and Aug. 22, 8:24, Frozen. Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase. nvcl.ca
civic plaza craft fair Juried artists and crafters will sell their creations Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Civic Plaza, Lonsdale Avenue and 13th Street, North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca
Royal Tea-By-The-Sea A tea with goodies and a celebration of the British
Monarchy will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, 2-4 p.m. at Dundarave Park, West Vancouver. Participants are encouraged to wear fancy hats. Minimum $5 donation. [email protected]. royaltea.ca
dog days of summer Visit Bowen Island for a family fun
day full of tail wagging fun including contests, dog parade, exhibits, refreshments and dog-themed entertainment Sunday, Aug. 10, noon at The Union Steamship Co. Marina lawn, Snug Cove. Free. 604-947-0707 x2
salish sea summer gathering Join
together in the fight against Kinder Morgan, this event will bring people together across cultures to participate in canoe paddles, a salmon barbecue plus hear from indigenous and environmental activist speakers plus music by Chilliwack,
Holly McNarland and Vice Vaccaro on Sunday, Aug. 10, 12-8pm at Cates Park, 200 Block Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver [email protected]
Home Office Computer Basics: Hardware, Software and Networking Receive tips on optimizing your home-office setup Monday, Aug. 11 or 25, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver.
The presentation will cover hardware, networking (file-sharing and printer-sharing), customer management relations applications, data management and analysis, and mobile device integration. Registration required. 604-929-3727 nvdpl.ca
Hop into Hoopla Training Sessions Learn how to stream or download movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks from Hoopla, a Netflix-like service for North Vancouver libraries, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2-3 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca
E-Reader and Tablet Clinic Book an appointment for one-on-one assistance with iPads, androids, e-readers and more Thursday, Aug. 14, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca
outdoor movie night Re/Max Rossetti Realty will host a screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Delbrook Park, Thursday, Aug. 14 starting at 8: 30 p.m. Attendance is by donation of food items in support of Harvest House. realestatenorthshore.com/movie-night-2014
Soup Tent Initiative Members of the Sacred Circle of the
Great Mystery Shamanic Society will distribute hot soup and coffee for those in need Monday, Aug. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. at Waterfront Park (north side), North Vancouver.
Persian book club Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Participants must be fluent in Persian. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca
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