Pier Night Market: Enjoy hot food, live music, artisans and entertainment every Friday until Sept. 23, 5-11 p.m. at Shipbuilders Plaza, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. Info: www.northshoregreenmarkets.com.
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 the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Maine 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, 34: 30 p.m. The 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: [email protected]. Money raised will start a school-based initiative titled 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.
Edgemont Village Show and Shine: Car enthusiasts are invited to this annual event Sunday, July 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout Edgemont Village, North Vancouver. There will be a pancake breakfast, music, voting, giveaways and awards for the cars and their owners. To register your vehicle contact Gerry Simons at seatosea@ shawcable.com. Info: www. edgemont-village.com.
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