Bee Friendly Workshop: Beekeepers Ric Erikson and Sharon Lissette will talk about how fascinating and important our native bumble bees are and what can be done to help them, Wednesday Sept. 21, 7: 30-9 p.m. at Deep Cove Cultural Centre, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Admission by donation.
Building a Healthy Community - the Essential Ingredients: The Capilano Gateway Association will host a presentation on how thoughtful municipal design and public policy can significantly assist in the reduction of physical and mental health problems in a community, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7: 30 p.m. at the Capilano Rugby Club, 305 Klahanie Court, West Vancouver. There will be a question and answer session following the presentation. Info: www.capilanogatewayassociation.blogspot.com.
Discover Your Roots: A session to learn how to research your family tree Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2-3: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7403.
Focus on the Future: The Canadian Federation of University Women will host a series of three interactive workshops led by professionals who are in leadership positions in their respective careers. Gaining Credibility as a Leader will take place Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7: 30 p.m. at Summerhill Retirement Residence, 135 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Balancing Work and Personal Life will take place on Oct. 26 and Aligning Your Work with Your Values will be on Nov. 23. Free. To reserve a seat, email audreyhj@shaw.ca with your name, contact information and career issues of interest.
Rethink Food and Waste: View the documentary film What's on Your Plate? about kids and food politics and listen to speakers on the topic of how schools are working to support local good food programs Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Free.
Boat Show at the Creek: The fifth annual boat show will take place Sept. 22 and 23, noon-6 p.m., Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mosquito Creek Marina, 415 Esplanade, North Van. There will be more than 200 boats on display, marine vendors, children's activities, beer garden and more. Admission: $12. Info: 604-987-4113 or www. mosquitocreekmarina.com.
Helping Your Executor: A free presentation of practical tips on how to financially and emotionally assist your family after a death Thursday, Sept. 22, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Learn about saving on estate fees, understanding probate and freezing funeral costs. Registration required: 604-987-4471.
Irwin Park Elementary will hold its annual carnival and barbecue Thursday, Sept. 22, 5-7 p.m. at 2455 Haywood Ave., West Vancouver. There will be games, food, inflatables, cake walk, face painting, dunk tank and more.
Imagine Reality: A two-part writer's workshop will take place Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 10-11: 30 a.m. at the West Vancouver library, 1950 Marine Dr. Learn how to make fictional characters feel real by using memories. Info: 604-925-7403.
North Shore Chorus will hold their annual garage sale Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. David's United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. There will be house-
hold items, antique jewelry, books, clothing, kids toys and furniture. Info: www.nschorus.com.
Dog Wash: The SPCA will hold a dog wash Sunday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1020 Marine Dr., West Vancouver (west of Park Royal Village and behind the soccer fields). Minimum donation $20 per wash. Support your local shelter and enjoy a complimentary coffee and snack while you wait. All proceeds go to help the animals.
Cops for Cancer Barbecue: A lunch benefitting the Canadian Cancer Society's research into childhood cancers will take place Monday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Civic Plaza, Lonsdale Avenue and 14th Street, North Vancouver. The event will also include head shaves and a meet 'n' greet with the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast riders. Info: www.copsforcancerbc.ca.
Family Film Night: A series of free family friendly films will be shown on Tuesdays at 6: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Schedule: Oct. 4, Gnomeo and Juliet; Oct. 18, Despicable Me; Nov. 1, Toy Story 3; Nov. 15, Cars 2 and Nov. 29 to be announced. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Computers at the Library: North and West Vancouver public libraries offer free ongoing computer classes. For more information, dates and locations, visit www.nvdpl.ca, www.nvcl.ca or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
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.
