The Squamish Nation 24th Annual Youth Pow Wow takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, July 10, at Capilano Reserve Park, 100 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. There will be a traditional salmon barbecue, native arts and crafts and dance competitions.
A New Yorker's Sense and Sensibility: Visiting American author Cathleen Schine will read from her most recent book The Three Weissmanns of Westport Wednesday, July 13, 7: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7403 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
Computer and Internet Basics in Farsi: Drop in to the North Vancouver City Library at 120 West 14th St. for a free class Thursday, July 14, 3-4: 30 p.m. The demonstration-style class will cover basic features and functions of a computer, browsers, navigation and effective searching on the Internet. Info: www. nvcl.ca.
The North Shore Restorative Justice Society will hold its inaugural fundraising event Thursday, July 14, 6: 30 p.m. in the banquet hall of Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. There will be a buffet dinner, silent auction, speaker and live entertainment. Admission: $40. Tickets: teresa@nsrj.ca. Money raised will start a school-based initiative entitled Learning From the Virks: A Story of Courage and Compassion.
Party at the Pier: Celebrate our maritime community with The Lower Lonsdale Business Association's fifth annual free family festival July 16 and 17 at the shipyards located at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver. There will be marine-themed activities and displays along with entertainment on the Shipbuilders' Square stage and adjacent piers. The festival will kick off with a concert on Saturday at 7: 30 p.m. and continue on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com.
Seaside Market: Local produce, pottery, jewelry, children's clothing, artwork, handbags, stencilled signs, wraps and scarves are just some of the items to be found at this market next Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the waterfront in Horseshoe Bay.
Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
