Brazil Fest Join the official celebration of Brazilian culture Sunday, Sept.14, 4-9 p.m. at Shipbuilders' Square, North Vancouver. Event includes live music, samba, percussion, sapoeira, futevolei, Brazilian food, kids activities and more. The event is a fundraiser for the Brazilian Cultural Association, Vila Isabel Charitable Society and Oficina Curumim.
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Seymour salmonid society Annual open house Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Seymour River Hatchery. Event includes educational tours, salmon barbecue, activities for kids and prizes. Free bus ride to hatchery from parking lot. Free to attend, bring cash for barbecue. seymoursalmon.com
Bc Thanksgiving food drive The sixth annual event will deliver donation bags during the week of Sept. 15-20 to various neighbourhoods throughout North Vancouver. Food donated will go to the Harvest Project. Bags will be picked up Sept. 20 and brought to a collecting station at 941 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. For more information contact Corrinna Cheyne corrinna@telus.net, 604-929-7989, bctfooddrive.org
Canadian Federation of University Women - West Vancouver All women are invited to join a social-information meeting to outline the club's purpose and interest groups Monday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Stephen's Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. 604-729-4043
Family Movies at the Library The Nut Job will be screened Monday, Sept. 15, 6:30-8:10 at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8141. nvdpl.ca
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, Sept. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Waterfront Park (north side), North Vancouver.
Ease into e-Books Learn the basics about library e-books Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2-3 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Learn the differences between various file formats, which devices will work with the library's collection and how to find, checkout and download content. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca
Hiring fair North Vancouver City Library will host its first-ever hiring fair on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 12-4 p.m., 120 West 14th St. Exhibiting employers include Seaspan, RBC, City of North Vancouver, First Nations Health Authority, VanCity and more. nvcl.ca
Author Talk at Your Library Roxanne Davies and Michele Carter will talk about the book Olga: The O.K. Way to a Healthy, Happy Life Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca fall art classes Life drawing (non-instructional) for adults. Hone figure drawing skills in this creative environment with a different live model each week, Wednesdays,
Sept. 17-Oct. 22 and Nov. 5-Dec. 10 at Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver. Six sessions, $75 or $15 for drop-ins. Please bring drawing materials. Register online nvartscouncil.ca or by phone 604-988-6844.
Hop into Hoopla Training Sessions Learn how to stream or download movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks from Hoopla Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2-3 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca
west vancouver historical society will hold a general meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Centre, 695 21st St. North Shore author Adrienne Brown will discuss her book The Life and Art of Harry and Jessie Webb. wvhs.ca
Emergency preparedness and you Learn about safe food and water supplies, what to put in your home emergency kit and more Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7-9:30 p.m. at the North Shore Emergency Management Office, 147 East 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-969-7000, nsemo@cnv.org
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your event to listings@nsnews.com.
