Meet Alexander McCall Smith, author of the Ladies Detective Agency series, on Saturday, Sept. 3, 3 p.m. at St. Catherine's Anglican Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. Admission: $10. Tickets are available at 32 Books & Gallery. Info: www.info@32books.com.
Espiritu Vocal Ensemble, a high-profile community choir that performs a wide variety of music, is looking for motivated singers for the upcoming fall season. Singers should have basic music reading skills. Rehearsals take place Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Call 604-922-2513 to set up an audition time.
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.
Book Launch: Author Sheryl Salloum will discuss her new book The Life and Art of Mildred Valley Thornton on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 7-8: 45 p.m. at the Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration required: 6049840286, ext. 8144.
Canadian Federation of University Women - North Vancouver: Marilyn Gullison, founder of Operation Eyesight in Vancouver and president of HUGGS Canada (Helping Underprivileged Girls and Guys Study), will speak about this initiative to help educate young people in rural India, Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Van. Info: 6049801274 or www.vcn.bc.ca/cfuwns/.
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