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Kids' stuff
Your Whole Child: Author Barbara Coloroso will speak about effective parenting and teaching strategies Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver. Admission $20/$15. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Living local IN Lynn Valley It's in our nature
One of the most popular areas to live on the North Shore is also one of the oldest. Somewhere between 1860 and 1870, British Royal Engineer John Lynn settled on a piece of land at the mouth of a North Shore creek that would come to bear his name. Over the next few decades, the population of the North Shore grew and in 1912 a streetcar line was completed to Lynn Valley where Lynn Canyon officially opened as a municipal park. From it's early years as a rough and tumble mill town to the modern recreational and residential enclave we know now, the partnership between the natural beauty of the area and the people who have called it home is a source of immense pride for those who live there today. With its pioneer past celebrated in local public spaces, Lynn Valley's present and future are where the action is - and action hardly begins to cover the range of activities and facilities available.
Local designer offers eco-friendly options
Designer Patty Nayel calls her modular dress design the “Mr. Potato Head” of wedding dresses.
Ladner actress wins award
Ladner actress Katelyn Mager was a winner at the 34th annual Young Artist Awards in Los Angeles last weekend.
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Author Talk: Annie Paquette will talk about her book Left, Right, then Center: A story From the Middle, an insightful and humorous spiritual memoir Wednesday, May 8, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-9870286, ext. 8144.
Kids stuff
North Vancouver City Library's Teen Photo Contest and Gala: Until May 10, teens in grades 6-12 are invited to email to the library a single photo in which they have captured this year's theme "The Right Place at the Right Time." A panel of experts will evaluate the submissions and the short listed entries will be displayed throughout the library. The winners will be announced at a gala on Art Contest for North Vancouver Students: As part of the North Vancouver RCMP's anti-graffiti program they will partner with the city and district to invite students to participate in the beautification process of North Vancouver. Selected art will be enlarged and wrapped around utility cabinets. The theme will be "Nature of the North Shore." Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, May 15, 4 p.m. Info: Cst. Julia Bitar, 604-969-7424 or julia. bitar@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Students showcase heritage
IF you've ever wondered about the history of the Pacific National Exhibition, the Lynn Valley log flume or legendary North Vancouver mountaineer Phyllis Munday, you might get answers from some local kids.
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The Grand Boulevard Ridgeway Resident's Association will hold its annual general meeting Sunday, May 5, 1-3 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, 530 East 12th St., North Vancouver. The guest speakers will be Michael and Michelle Binkley discussing the issues caused by the Richardson expansion. Everyone is welcome.
Arts Calendar
Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
What's going on
North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Each month features a different theme. Fee: $7/$5.
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Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, April 28, May 12 and 26, 1: 152: 15 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Tech-savvy teens will help with questions about computers, mobile phones, PDAs and other high-tech devices. Info: nvcl.ca.
kids' stuff
Start With Art: An exhibition that aims to educate children and cultivate the love of art and art collecting will run until May 4 at the Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Artwork is priced in a kid-friendly range and is only available for purchase by kids 16 and younger. Info:
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Book Lover's Roundtable: Share your favourite books and add to your list of must-reads Thursdays, April 25, May 30 and June 27, 3: 30-4: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
The fundamental things apply as dogs
BENEATH the furry coat of every dog beats a surprisingly fervent heart.
What's going on
North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Each month features a different theme. Fee: $7/$5.
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Pitch-In BC: Registration is now open to get involved with this year's campaign to pick up litter in the community from April 21 to 27. Registration: pitch-in.ca or 1-877-PITCHIN.
NV salon shows off
ZAZOU Salon and Spa has won the People's Choice Award at the Beauty Council's annual Show Off celebration of hair fashion.
