Playground Open House: The District of West Vancouver is asking for the community's help in designing a new playground for John Lawson Park. Open houses will take place Aug. 22 and 25, 10 a.m. tonoon in the park at the foot of 17th Street. Info: www.westvancouver.ca/ parks.
Join Mashid Yaraghi for a French conversational session Thursday, Aug. 23, 7-9 p.m. at the Cafe for Contemporary Art, 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@ gmail.com.
Language and Liberation: A number of fluent Lil'wat speakers will celebrate their cultural resilience Friday, Aug. 24, 6: 309: 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 cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com.
A Summer Carnival will take place Aug. 25 and 26, noon to 6 p.m. at Osaka Supermarket in Park Royal, south mall. There will be free food sampling booths, live cooking shows at 1: 30 and 3 p.m. on both days, and a kids' zone with various games and more.
Deep Cove Daze: Musart will present this annual festival Sunday, Aug. 26 from noon to 8 p.m. in Panorama Park, North Vancouver. There will be three stages with entertainment, craft artisans, a children's midway, food vendors, a beer garden and water sports demonstrations. Free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Info: brandon@musart.ca, 604-924-6871 or www.musart.ca.
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.
The North Shore Antique/Collector Car Show will take place Sunday, Aug. 26, 1-4 p.m. at the foot of Fell Avenue (behind the auto mall), North Vancouver. Participating vehicles should assemble between noon and 12: 30 p.m. Info: 604-990-0577.
Mercedes-Benz in the Park: Collectors will show off their shiny specimens at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: www.mbcavancouver.org.
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: 30-9: 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.
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