Summer Artisan Craft Fairs: Local artisans and crafters will display and sell their handcrafted items Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Civic Plaza, 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation Cultural Arts Festival: Experience aboriginal cultures with live performances, a scavenger hunt, canoe tours and demonstrations of ancient coastal technologies Sunday, Aug. 19, noon-6 p.m. at Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen in Deep Cove. Info: www. twnation.ca.
Join Mashid Yaraghi for a French conversational session Thursday, Aug. 23, 7-9 p.m. at the Café for Contemporary Art, 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafefor contemporar yar t@ gmail.com.
Language and Liberation: A number of fluent Lil'wat speakers will celebrate their cultural resilience Friday, Aug. 24, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at the Café for Contemporary Art, 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. The event will feature a talking stick circle, traditional Salishan/ everyday tacos fusion feast, art sale and music. Admission by minimum donation of $25. Advance tickets available at the Café for Contemporary Art. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafefor contemporar yar t@ gmail.com.
Dog Wash Fundraiser: The West Vancouver B.C. SPCA will hold dog wash fundraisers Aug. 26 and Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ambleside Park, 1020 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Fee: minimum $20 per wash. All proceeds go to help animals.
Salsa by the Sea: All levels and ages are invited to learn Latin American dancing Thursdays, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. until Aug. 30 outside the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $6. Weather permitting.
SummerFest Dance Saturdays: Demonstrations and interactive dance lessons every Saturday until Sept. 1, 2-4 p.m. at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Info: www. lonsdalequay.com.
Call for Members: Carousel Chorus, a non-auditioned community choir, is welcoming men and women of all vocal types as new members. No experience necessary. The choir performs one concert a year for friends, family and the community as well as outreach concerts for seniors. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday, 7: 309: 30 p.m. from September to May. A meet and greet Open House will take place Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7: 30 p.m. at Cloverly elementary, 440 Hendry Ave., North Vancouver. Info: June, 604-929-1405. - compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com. To post to our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
