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Waterfront Productions Shipyard Tours: An animated and informative walking tour of the former Burrard Dry Dock site led by guides dressed as Second World War shipyard workers leaves from the PGE Railway Station at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, North V

Waterfront Productions Shipyard Tours: An animated and informative walking tour of the former Burrard Dry Dock site led by guides dressed as Second World War shipyard workers leaves from the PGE Railway Station at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, Wednesdays-Sundays at 1: 30 and 3 p.m. until Sept. 4. Learn about North Vancouver's maritime history, "victory" ships, colourful characters and local lore. Info: 6049903700, ext. 8008.

Pier Night Market: Enjoy hot food, live music, artisans and entertainment every Friday until Sept. 23, 5-11 p.m. at Shipbuilders Plaza, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. Info: www.northshoregreenmarkets.com.

The Prints Show: A photography silent auction in support of InspireHealth, Thursday, Aug. 18, 5-8 p.m. in the Lynn Valley Village Community Meeting Room, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. Info: www.theprintsshow.com.

Dancing In The Street: The Bobcats will play a family street dance Aug. 19th, 7-9: 30 p.m. on Highland Boulevard at Edgemont Boulevard in North Vancouver. Free.

American Graffiti Show and Shine: Churchill House Retirement Community will host a car show on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. There will hot rods to view and music and dancing at this free event. Enjoy a barbecue for a $5 donation. Info: 6049041199 or www.chartwellreit.ca.

Cypress Challenge: A cycling fundraiser for pancreatic cancer research in memory of Jack Poole will take place Saturday, Aug. 20 at Mulgrave school, 2330 Cypress Lane, West Vancouver. Sign in begins at 7: 30 a.m. and the race will start at 9 a.m. followed by a cheque presentation at 10: 30 a.m. The event is open to everyone with the determination to pedal up Cypress Mountain. Fee: A suggested minimum donation of $25 online or $40 in person. For more information go to: www.glotmansimpsoncyling. ca.

Summer Concert Series: Free concerts at Shipbuilders' Square all summer. Headliners: Aug 20, Dirty Radio; Aug. 27, Dustin Bentall and Kendel Carson. For more info and full lineups: www.cnv.org/concertsinthesquare.

The West Vancouver Historical Society will host their annual barbecue Saturday, Aug. 20, noon-3 p.m. on the lawn of the Gertrude Lawson House, 680 17th St. Food refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Donations will be accepted. Orders will be taken for copies of their book celebrating West Vancouver's Centennial in 2012.

Concours d'Elegance: A BMW car show organized by the BMW Car Club of B.C. features judging and viewing, Sunday, Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Waterfront Park., North Vancouver. Free to view, $10/$20 to sign up a car. Info: www.bmwccbc.org/events/concours.

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