Summer Artisan Craft Fairs: Local artisans and crafters will display and sell their handcrafted items July 22 and Aug. 18-19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Civic Plaza, 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
Dog Wash Fundraiser: The West Vancouver BC SPCA will hold a dog wash Sunday, July 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1020 Marine Dr., West Vancouver (in Ambleside Park). Fee: minimum $20 per wash. All proceeds go to help animals.
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. Clinics 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 Aug.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.
Salsa by the Sea: All levels and ages are invited to learn Latin American dancing Thursdays, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. until Aug. 30 outside the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $6. Weather permitting.
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.
Waterfront Tour: Join Shipyard Sal for a free walking tour of the historic Burrard Dry Dock shipyard Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1: 30-3 p.m. until Sept. 1. Meet at the corner of Carrie Cates Court and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8008.
Mountaineer with Molly: Learn about mountaineering's past on Sundays, 1-4 p.m. until Sept. 2 at Lynn Canyon Park, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver.
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 the office, 3158 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Call 604-985-5371 for pick up.
Pitch Your Pennies for Good: The public is asked to donate their discontinued pennies to the North Shore Community Resources Society and they to be donated to a good cause in the community. Pennies, rolled or not, can be dropped of at the community resources office in Capilano Mall, 201-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-7138.
Stamp Collection Fundraiser: Got any used postage stamps? Bring them in to the receptionist at the North Shore News, 126 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Collection is for the fraternal organization Order of the Eastern Star, which uses money from the sale of stamps to purchase medical supplies to make and provide dressings for cancer patients throughout the province.
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