lonsdale quay farmers market A diversity of vendors and crafters, including baking, jam, jewelry and more every Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. until Oct. 24 at East Plaza, which is located at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.
A mbleside Farmers market A variety of organic and conventional farmers with a selection of baking, syrups, jams and more every Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. until Oct. 25 at 1500-block Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver.
Call for New Members Sing with the Pacific Spirit Choir. This classical community choir will present works by Vivaldi, Bach and Brahms accompanied by a professional orchestra in 2015/16. Info: Gerald van Wyck, 604-808-5231, [email protected] or pacificspiritchoir.com
library summer hours All North Vancouver District Public Library locations are now closed on Sundays throughout the summer.
For more information on library hours visit nvdpl.ca.
Turn the Cover on books to discover An adult summer reading club will run until Sept. 5. Visit any North Vancouver District Public Library branch to get a bingo book card and start reading. Complete one line and then you can enter the completed card for a chance to win a $50 book voucher. Participants can also give a mini book review with each entry. nvdpl.ca
dance saturdays Part of SummerFest, interactive hip hop dance demonstrations by Perform Art Studios, followed by dance performances Saturdays until Sept. 5, 12:30-1:45 p.m. and Salsa Studio will also hold dance lessons including the merengue, bachata and salsa, 2-4 p.m. both at Lonsdale Quay Market, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com
summerfest Face painting, balloon designs, mehndi and henna tattoos and more Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays until Sept. 6, noon-4 p.m. at Lonsdale Quay Market, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. All ages welcome. lonsdalequay.com
Drop-in walking tours The North Vancouver Museum and Archives will be holding free drop-in walking tours of the historic Burrard Dry Dock shipyards and the North Vancouver waterfront Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays,
1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. throughout July and August. Tours will include songs, storytelling and live theatre with costumed guides Shipyard Sal and Sam. 604-990-3700 x8008 [email protected]
drop-in Lynn canyon walking tours Stop by Lynn Canyon Park and meet Molly and Max Mountaineers as they take visitors on a journey through North Vancouver's mountaineering history using songs, stories and live theatre Wednesdays and Thursdays, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. throughout July and August. 604-990-3700 x8008 [email protected]
bbq lunch on the plaza Cedar Springs PARC and Parkgate Community Services Society are inviting the public for lunch and live music Wednesdays in July, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. $6 seniors, $8 public and $10 for one adult and up to two children. Highchairs available. myparkgate.com
Salsa by the Sea All levels are welcome to participate in outdoor (weather permitting) salsa dance classes Thursdays, July 2-Sept. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Ambleside Landing, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. $6. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com english conversation circle Engage in lively English conversation
Saturdays, July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Class runs until Aug. 29. 604-925-7400, westvanlibrary.ca
show and shine The Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society is inviting car enthusiasts to the annual Show and Shine Sunday, July 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shipbuilders' Square, Wallace Mews Rd., North Vancouver. For more information or to register (limited space available), contact Sylvia Braddick, 604-786-3706 or Brian Pratt, 604-298-1930.
b.c. corvette club waterfront park show and shine Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the B.C. Corvette Club Sunday, July 5, 10 a.m. at Waterfront Park, 200-block West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and awards presentation 2-3 p.m. Free for members; $10 for non-members.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
first annual motorcycle poker run Cruise from North Vancouver to Whistler and back with a motorcycle poker run Sunday, July 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event starts with breakfast and first card draw, and ends with a return to Toby's North Shore for a burger, beer, final card draw and prizes. Register and raise funds to help Hollyburn Family Services Society's homeless programs. To register or for more information, contact Joy at [email protected] or 604-987-8211 x223. hollyburn.ca
shipyard salsa Shake it up with an evening of Latin dance and live music on the waterfront Tuesdays, July 7-Aug. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Shipbuilders' Square, Wallace Mews Rd., North Vancouver. Open to all levels and ages, lesson included, singles welcome. nvrc.ca
coffee, conversations and connections Offers a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting Tuesday, July 7, 9-10:30 a.m. at Eagles Hall Lounge, 170 West 3rd St., North Vancouver. Doors open and registration starts at 8:35 a.m. $16.50; $20 at the door for walk-ins who are not registered.
theconnectedwoman.com summer soiree Celebrate summer with the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and Digby Leigh and Company, welcoming the new board and recognizing members with milestone anniversaries Tuesday, July 7, 5-8 p.m. at Bite at The Quay, second floor, 123 Carrie Court, North Vancouver. The evening will include networking, appetizers and cash bar. Members $25, non-members $45. nvchamber.ca
village arty party Participate in a variety of visual art offerings including painting, printmaking and creative upcycling Wednesday, July 8, 6-8 p.m. at Lynn Valley Village, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Visit stations located throughout the village and learn lots of new arty crafty techniques. All ages and abilities welcome. nvrc.ca
Village Family Fun Fest A family event with big games, activities, art opportunities and entertainment Wednesday, July 8, 6-8 p.m. at Lynn Valley Village, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free; all ages welcome. 604-987-7529
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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