Help Shape the 20-year Plan for Lynn Valley Town Centre: Have your say on the future of Lynn Valley Town Centre by visiting identity.dnv.org and giving feedback by July 5. Read key background information and view four options being explored.
Longboarding Community Meeting: Parents and students are invited to join the West Vancouver Police Department, School District, municipal officials and special guests at a public safety meeting Wednesday, June 26, 6-8 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Registration required: wvsd45. bc.ca. Info: Bev Pausche, 604981-1054 or Jeff McDonald, 604-925-4736.
Book Lover's Roundtable: Share your favourite books and add to your list of must reads Thursday, June 27, 3: 30-4: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
Open House: New William Griffin Community Recreation Centre will have designs on display and project members will be on hand to answer questions Thursday, June 27, 5-8 p.m., 851 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Info: dnv.org/new-wgcrc.
Open House: Learn how you can become involved in building community spirit and view options for the new Lynn Valley Town Centre, Thursday, June 27, 7: 15 p.m. at Lynn Valley Community Room, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Light refreshments provided. Info: lvca.ca.
Salsa by the Sea: Love the music, rhythms and dance of Latin America, learn to salsa on Thursday, June 27, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m., outside the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver (weather permitting). Drop-in fee: $6. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com or 604-925-7290.
Take a Police Officer to Lunch Barbecue: Thank those in the law enforcement community who make North Vancouver a safer place to live and work Thursday, June 27, 11: 30 a.m.2 p.m. at Stella Jo Dean Plaza, 147 East 14th St. Cost includes lunch for you and a police officer: $25 non-members/$20 members. Info: [email protected].
Technology Class: Learn how to use Skype Thursday, June 27, 2-3 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required: 604925-7405.
Pirate Dessert Fundraiser: West Vancouver Baptist youth group will host a fundraiser Friday, June 28, 7 p.m. at 450 Mathers Ave. All proceeds will go towards a week-long service trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Suggested donation: $20. Info: 604-922-0911.
Summerfest 2013 will return to Lonsdale Quay Market starting June 28 and will run every weekend until Sept. 1. This family friendly festival will feature a variety of free activities for all ages. For a full schedule of events and info: lonsdalequay. com.
Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks: Dress in the national colours of red and white to celebrate Canada's birthday Monday, July 1, 4: 30-10: 30 p.m. at John Lawson Park, West Vancouver. Bring a picnic or enjoy a selection of barbecued treats while watching a line up of live entertainment with fireworks at 10: 30 p.m. Info: westvancouver.ca/canadaday.
Canada Day in the Neighbourhood: Everyone is welcome to Pemberton Heights celebratory parade and picnic Monday, July 1, 10 a.m. at Sowden Park, North Vancouver. Bring a picnic or buy it at the park. There will also be a best dressed bike competition, face painting, activities and races.
North Shore Canada Day Parade and Breakfast: A parade will start at 13th Street and Grand Boulevard and proceed to Mahon Park, North Vancouver Monday, July 1
beginning at 10 a.m. A pancake breakfast will be available prior to the parade from 8 to 10 a.m. There will also be a post parade Open House including a barbecue and entertainment at the Royal Canadian Legion, 118-123 West 15th St. Info: northshoreparade.org.
North Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations: Celebrate Canada's birthday Monday, July 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Waterfront Park. All ages are invited to enjoy this free event with entertainment, activities, performances and more than 25 vendors at an artisan's fair. This year there will be initiatives to make the celebration "green." Info: northvancanadaday.com.
One-on-One Computer Assistance: Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader Tuesday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-929-3727. Info: nvdpl.ca.
West Vancouver SPCA will hold a dog wash fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1020 Marine Dr. All proceeds will help the animals. Minimum donation: $20. Info: 604-922-4622.
BC SPCA encourages penny donations to help animals in need. The West Vancouver SPCA will collect donations (rolled pennies are preferred) at 1020 Marine Dr. Info: spca. bc.ca.
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 3158 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Call 604-985-5371 for pick-up.
Pitch Your Pennies for Good: The North Shore Community Resources Society is collecting pennies, rolled or not. They can be dropped off at the community resources office in Capilano Mall, 201-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604985-7138.
Stamp Collection Fundraiser: The Order of the Eastern Star is collecting used postage stamps. Stamps can be dropped off at the reception desk at the North Shore News, 126 East 15th St., North Vancouver. The fraternal organization 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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