Culture Cram In celebration of Culture Days, North Vancouver District Public Library is offering space for free to the community for connecting with each other through culture. Applications are due by Aug. 13 and the forms can be obtained at [email protected] or 604-990-5800 x8115.
Shipyard Pals Walking Tours Travel back in time as Shipyard Sal and Sam combine songs, stories and vignettes about Burrard Dry Dock Shipyards Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 and Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. until Aug. 30 at Shipbuilders' Square, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. Free. 604-990-3700 x8008 [email protected] nvma.ca
Summerfest at Lonsdale Quay Market Until Aug. 30 visitors can take part in Feel-Good Fridays with Zumba classes from noon to 1 p.m. and Dance Saturdays that include demonstrations and lessons 2-5 p.m. at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North
Vancouver. All charitable proceeds collected through efforts at SummerFest will benefit the BC SPCA. lonsdalequay.com
Movie Nights in the Plaza North Vancouver City Library will host free screenings of popular family movies on Fridays starting at sunset in front of the library at 120
West 14th St. Schedule: Aug. 8, 8:40 p.m., Nut Job; and Aug. 22, 8:24, Frozen. Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase. nvcl.ca
civic plaza craft fair Juried artists and crafters will sell their creations Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Civic Plaza, Lonsdale Avenue and 13th Street, North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca
Royal Tea-By-The-Sea A tea with goodies and a celebration of the British Monarchy will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, 2-4 p.m. at Dundarave Park, West Vancouver. Participants are encouraged to wear fancy hats. Minimum $5 donation. [email protected]. royaltea.ca
dog days of summer Visit Bowen Island for a family fun day full of tail wagging fun including contests, dog parade, exhibits, refreshments and dog-themed entertainment Sunday, Aug. 10, noon at The Union Steamship Co. Marina lawn, Snug Cove. Free. 604-947-0707 x2
Salish Sea Summer Gathering Join together in the fight against the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion Sunday, Aug. 10 from noon to 8:30 p.m. with 20 musical acts including Chilliwack, Holly McNarland, Vince Vaccaro and Klash Akt at Cates Park, 200-block Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver. The event will include a salmon barbecue, info fair, artisan market, indigenous foods, a green energy zone and more. twnsacredtrust.ca
Home Office Computer Basicscs: Hardware, Software and Networking Receive tips on optimizing your home-office setup Monday, Aug. 11 or 25, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. The presentation will cover hardware, networking (file-sharing and printer-sharing), customer management relations applications, data management and analysis, and mobile device integration. Registration required. 604-929-3727 nvdpl.ca
Public Speaking Champion Sharookh Daroowala will do a special presentation of his speech for the upcoming 2014 World Championships of Public Speaking competition Monday, Aug. 11, 7:15 p.m. at North Shore Toastmasters, 2026 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.
Hop into Hoopla Training Sess ions Learn how to stream or download movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks from Hoopla, a Netflix-like service for North Vancouver libraries, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2-3 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca
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