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. 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.
Party-at-the-Pier Festival is a family friendly event that 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.
Ease into E-Books: Learn all the basics about library e-books at a free information session Wednesday, July 18, 2-3: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Shaping Active, Healthy Communities: A community dinner and walkabout will take place Thursday, July 19, 6-9 p.m. at the Grouse Inn, 1633 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. The event will start with a free tapas dinner followed by a keynote presentation by Dr. John Millar and then an interactive walk guided by local civic planners. RSVP: Teresa Tang, 6047307364 or [email protected].
Vancouver Home & Design Show Summer Getaway: A sneak peek at this fall's popular lifestyle show Thursday, July 19, 6-8 p.m. at the centre court of Park Royal, north mall. The event will include a live mannequin fashion show, wine and whisky tasting lounge, multiple vacation giveaways and more.
Haiti Village Health Fundraiser: Evans and Francesca, a group whose goal is to build a child and maternal health clinic in Haiti, will host a fundraiser Friday, July 20, 6: 30 p.m. at Mosquito Creek Bar & Grill, Westview shopping centre, North Vancouver. Cost: $20, which includes a burger and beer. Tickets: [email protected] or at the door. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 draw and toonie toss.
compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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