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.
Salsa by the Sea: Love the music, rhythms and dance of Latin America, learn to salsa on Thursdays, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. until Aug. 29, outside the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver (weather permitting). Drop-in fee: $6. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com or 604925-7290.
Summerfest 2013 will return to Lonsdale Quay Market 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 lineup 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.
Celebrate Canada Day with a barbecue in Horseshoe Bay and help the Lookout Society serve those who are homeless Monday, July 1, 11: 30 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Bayview Convenience Store, 6396 Bay St., West Vancouver. There will be hamburgers and drinks by donation.
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.
Songs and Stories: Composer Michael Conway Baker will share show biz, film and concert music stories past and present Tuesday, July 2, 12: 301: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free. Registration required: 604-929-3727.
Hair to Spare: Hair donations and head shaving event in support of the Canadian Cancer Society will be held on Saturday, July 6, 1-3 p.m. at Lynn Valley Village, Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway, North Vancouver. Info: hairtosparevancouver@ gmail.com.
Whey-Ah-Wichen Canoe Festival: Everyone is welcome to come to this family friendly event on Saturday, July 6, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, July 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cates Park, 4100 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver. First Nations paddling teams will compete in traditional canoe races. Along with the races there will be displays, Aboriginal arts and crafts plus Salmon barbecue.
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 604985-5371 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, 201935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-7138.
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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