Bowen Island Steamship Days: Celebrate the history of Bowen Island with live music, food, performances, guided walks and old-fashioned fun like pie-eating contests, bobbing for apples and tug-of-war. Until July 15. For more information visit www.steamshipdays.com.
UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program: Low income individuals can seek free legal advice at clinics at the North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. It will be open Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. until August 17. To book an appointment call 604-822-5791.
Learn to Fish Program: The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. is offering classes for families every Sunday until Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at Rice Lake in North Vancouver's Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Learn techniques, etiquette and basic fish biology. Gear will be provided. Participation is by donation. Registration required: 604-504-4716. Info: www.gofishbc.com.
SummerFest - Dance Saturdays: Demonstrations and interactive dance lessons every Saturday until Sept. 1, 2-4 p.m. at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Info: www.lonsdalequay.com.
Pipeline Talk: Former B.C. environment minister Rafe Mair and Wilderness Committee director Ben West will take to the podium to lead a public discussion titled "Pipelines and Oil Tankers and their Impact on B.C.'s Pristine Wilderness and Coast." Wednesday, July 11 from 7-9 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, 530 East 12th St.
City of North Vancouver Open House: The city is currently working on updating its resident parking policy. The outcome of this project will change the way the city manages onstreet parking in residential areas. The public is invited to an open house on Thursday, July 12, 57 p.m. at City Hall Atrium, 141 W. 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-7333, www.cnv. org/ResidentParkingPolicy
Computer Training - Introduction to Facebook: Learn how to set up a Facebook profile, add pictures, find friends and family, and control content and privacy settings Thursday, July 12, 11: 45 a.m.-12: 45 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration not required. Info: 604-929-3727.
Party-at-the-Pier Festival: This family friendly event will feature marine-themed activities and displays along with entertainment Sunday, July 15, 11 a.m.4 p.m. at Shipbuilders' Square, 105 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. The festival will kick off with a free concert by Lions Gate Sinfonia on Saturday, July 14 at 7: 30 p.m.
