New Member Information Night: The West Vancouver Youth Band will hold an information meeting Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. This session is for musicians ages 9 to 19 interested in joining any of the four levels of the band. No experience is necessary for those joining beginner band. Space is also available in the strings ensemble for violin, viola, cello and bass players. Two years' experience is required for strings players. Info: Cynthia Hadley at 604-922-7996.
Candlelight Tribute Commemorating Women and War: The public is invited to light a candle, which will burn all night in silent tribute to Canadian service men and women both past and present Saturday, Sept. 8, 5: 45 p.m. at the North Vancouver Cemetery on Lillooet Road. Candles will be provided. A reception will follow at Boal Chapel. Info: 604512-3667 or 604-619-5670.
Neptune Bulk Terminals Community Open House will take place Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1001 Low Level Rd., North Vancouver. Learn more about your waterfront neighbour. There will be site tours, kids activities and more. Info: 604-983-4410.
Parkgate Community Centre will host Family Day Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. There will be fun for the whole family with activities for all ages including Flow Show, an extreme mountain biking demonstration.
Tag You're Knit: A knit-in and installation of temporary public artworks referred to as yarn bombing will take place Saturday, Sept. 8, noon-4 p.m. at Rey Sargent Park, North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or [email protected].
Coho Festival: An annual celebration of the return of the Coho Salmon to the North Shore Sunday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.6 p.m. at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. Festival activities include environmental displays, visual arts exhibitions, entertainment by local and visiting performers and the famous salmon barbecue. All net proceeds help to support salmon enhancement projects including stream stewardship. Info: www. cohosociety.com/coho-festival.
Kids at the Window: A fundraising exhibition of sculptures and paintings Sunday, Sept. 9, noon-5 p.m. at Ukama Arts, 4718 Woodvalley Pl., West Vancouver. There will also be a silent auction. Money raised will go towards a kindergarten in Northern Zimbabwe.
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.
Meet Your Mayor: Drop in to the Lynn Valley library's fireplace area for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton, Monday, Sept. 10, 9-10: 30 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check www.nvdpl. ca for updates as dates and times may be subject to change.
Thanksgiving Food Drive: The North Shore food bank will deliver food donation bags to various neighborhoods during the week of Sept. 10-14. The bags will be picked up on the morning of Sept. 15. Those who don't receive a bag can still drop off non-perishable food donations at the collecting station at 941 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 778330-7343, 604-980-9029 or www.bctfooddrive.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, 6049291405.
Pierre Trudeau! History Wars: Second in a series of debates exploring some of the most compelling subjects in Canadian history - how they came to be and why they are important for us to consider today, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7: 30 p.m. at the Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Admission starting from $25. Tickets: 6049225324, ext. 103 or www.tickets@ leahcostello.com.
An Annual General Meeting of the members of the West Vancouver Community Arts Council will take place Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
Dog Wash Fundraiser: The West Vancouver B.C. SPCA will hold dog wash fundraisers 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.
Change for Change: As Canada bids farewell to the penny, you can donate your pennies and change to The North Shore Disability Resource Centre by dropping them off at 3158 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Call 604-985-5371 for pick-up.
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