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 Aug. 17. To book an appointment call 604-822-5791.
Learn to Fish Program: The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. will offer classes for families every Sunday (excluding July 1) until Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at Rice Lake in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver. Learn techniques, etiquette and basic fish biology. Gear will be provided. Participation by donation. Registration required: 604-504-4716. For more information visit the website at www.gofishbc.com.
Annual Take a Police Officer to Lunch: A networking barbecue and an opportunity to thank the law enforcement community for their work Wednesday, June 6, 11: 30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Stella Jo Dean Plaza, 147 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Tickets are $20 and include lunch for one plus an officer. Tickets: www.nvchamber.ca.
Literary Visits: Poet and artist Pierre Coupey will read from a selection of his poems in progress, show slides of his work and discuss the relationships between poetics and painting Wednesday, June 6, 7-8: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Idea Series: The Prescott and Wesgroup will launch a series of free interactive conversations with local experts discussing topics relevant to the way we live on the North Shore Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6-8 p.m. at The Prescott PreView Centre, 101-1133 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Registration recommended: www.theprescott.ca/events or 604-969-3333.
North Shore Area Transit Plan: TransLink will attend community events throughout the North Shore to gather feedback on 13 projects. Open House Schedule: June 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Lions Bay General Store and June 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Lonsdale Quay SeaBus Terminal. Comments can also be made at www.translink.ca/ nsatp or [email protected].
Bye Bye Balmoral: Community members are invited to a farewell party Friday, June 8, 5-7 p.m. at Balmoral junior secondary, 3365 Mahon Ave., North Vancouver. Guests are invited to wear orange and black or dress for the era of their attendance. There will be prizes, cake and a silent auction of memorabilia. Info: Gill Zuccato, 604-903-3400 or [email protected].
Philippine Days Festival: An exposition of Philippine arts and culture will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Waterfront Park, North Vancouver. This year's theme will focus on honouring seniors, aged, veterans and elders. The family event will feature a kid's zone, Filipino cuisine and shopping. Info: philippinedayfestival@ gmail.com.
A Classic Boat and Car Show will take place Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Burrard Yacht Club, 10 Gostick Pl., North Vancouver. The show is dedicated to bringing together vintage wooden vessels and classic automobiles. Entry is by donation to the Disabled Sailing Association.
Garage Sale: Kiwanis Lynn Manor will hold a sale Saturday, June 9, 10: 30 a.m.-3: 30 p.m. at 2555 Whitely Court, North Vancouver. Info: Hilary, 604-868-7184.
Pedalheads Fundraiser: Families with kids on bikes are invited to participate in a treasure hunt Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Princess Park, North Vancouver. Trials Stars will perform a bike show at noon. Entrance is by donation and proceeds will go to North Shore Neighbourhood House. Registration: [email protected] or 6048746464. Info: www.pedalheads. ca/2012/04/the-great-pedalheads-treasure-hunt-vancouver-2011/.
Highlands United Church will hold a furniture sale Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. to noon at 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 6049873177.
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