The Pacific Spirit Choir is looking for new members. This year's season will include the Faure Requiem, Handel's Messiah and the St. John Passion by J.S. Bach, all accompanied by a professional orchestra. Rehearsals take place Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45 p.m. starting Sept. 11 at the West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Info: Gerald van Wyck, [email protected], 604-808-5231 or pacificspiritchoir. com.
Salsa by the Sea: Love the music, rhythms and dance of Latin America? Learn to
salsa on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. until Aug. 29, outside the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver (weather permitting). Drop-in fee: $6. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com or 604-925-7290.
Waterfront Theatrical Walking Tours: Shipyard Sal and Sam will sing, dance and tell stories about Burrard Dry Dock during the Second World War Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. during August at Shipbuilder's Square, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8008.
Summerfest 2013 will return to Lonsdale Quay Market and will run every weekend until Sept. 1. This family friendly festival will feature a variety of free activities for all ages. For a full schedule of events and info: lonsdalequay.com.
E-Magazines are Easy with Zinio: Learn about Zinio, the North Vancouver District Public Library's online magazine service Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Info: nvdpl.ca.
E-Magazines are Easy with Zinio: Learn about Zinio, the North Vancouver District Public Library's online magazine service Thursday, Aug. 29, 2-3 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-929-3727. Info: nvdpl.ca.
Tech Connect - Introduction to Mac: Learn the essentials like setting preferences and file management as well as apps and other topics Thursday, Aug. 29, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca.
Movie Night in the Plaza: Bring a blanket or chair Friday, Aug. 30, 8:45 p.m. for a screening of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs at North Vancouver Civic Plaza at 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue. Suitable for the whole family. Hot popcorn and cold drinks will be available for purchase. Free. Info: nvcl.ca.
Show and Shine: Mercedes Benz Club of America will host its annual car show Sunday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shipbuilders' Square, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or mbcavancouver.org.
Music in the Park: Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of music and art at Capilano River Regional Park, Cleveland Dam, Capilano Road, North Vancouver. Schedule: Sept. 2, David Blair, noon; Rose Ranger, 1 p.m.; Justin O'Donahue Trio, 2 p.m.; Patrick Ernst Trio, 3 p.m.; Blackberry Wood, 4 p.m.; High Society Band, 5 p.m. Info: nvartscouncil.ca or 604-988-6844.
West Vancouver Youth Band will hold a new member information night Wednesday, Sept 4, 7:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre 2121 Marine Drive. No experience necessary. Accepting all musicians ages nine to 19 for band and string. Two years experience is required for strings. Info: westvanyouthband.ca or 604-922-7996.
Fundraiser Barbecue: JJ Bean, 333 Brooksbank Ave, North Vancouver will hold a barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 31 from noon onwards. Proceeds will help send six staff members to El Salvador to build houses for Habitat for Humanity. Info: 604-984-8630.
Meet and Greet Open House: Carousel Chorus, a non-auditioned community choir based on the North Shore is welcoming men and women of all vocal types to join the choir. Anyone interested in joining is invited to an Open House on the first day of practice Tuesday, Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. at Cloverly elementary, 440 Hendry Ave., North Vancouver. The choir performs a spring concert for friends, family and the community as well as several outreach concerts at seniors' residences in late fall and spring. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: June, 604-929-1405.
One-on-One Computer Assistance: Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2:30-4 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-929-3727. Info: nvdpl.ca.
West Vancouver SPCA will hold a dog wash fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1020 Marine Dr. All proceeds will help the animals. Minimum donation: $20. Info: 604-922-4622.
Computers at the Library: North and West Vancouver public libraries offer free ongoing computer classes. For information, dates and locations, visit nvdpl.ca, nvcl.ca or westvanlibrary.ca.
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