The North Shore Canada Day Parade is only a few weeks away and the organizing committee still has some openings for group applications and volunteers. Application forms are available on the website canadadaynorthshore.org or call 604-721-4462 for more information.
Philipp ine Days Fest ival An exposition of Philippine arts and culture to celebrate the 116th anniversary of independence June 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Waterfront Park, North Vancouver. The family event will feature a parade, live performances, booths, a kids' playland, Filipino cuisine and shopping. philippinedaysfestival.com
Splash - Family Fishing Day and Watershed Tours A free opportunity to try your luck at catching rainbow trout Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rice Lake in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver. There will also be exhibits, a barbecue, bouncy castle, face painting and shuttle tours to Seymour Falls Dam and the Seymour Fish Hatchery. 778-452-4584 [email protected]
Soup Tent In itiative Members of the Sacred Circle of the Great Mystery Shamanic Society will distribute hot soup and coffee for those in need Monday, June 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at Waterfront Park (north side), North Vancouver.
Ease int o E-Books Learn the basics about library e-books Tuesday, June 17, 2-3 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Learn the differences between various file formats, which devices will work with the library's collection and how to find, checkout and download content. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175. nvdpl.ca
Meet Your Mayor Drop in to Lynn Valley library's fireplace area for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton Tuesday, June 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check nvdpl. ca for updates as dates and times may be subject to change.
Brown Bag Lunc h Talk David and Margaret Rolfe will describe with illustration their boating trips on the River Thames primarily between Windsor and Oxford Wednesday, June 18, noon at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Bring a "brown bag" lunch; coffee
and tea provided. Free, but donations appreciated. 604-926-4381
Disast er resp ons e and You A workshop on how to respond during a disaster, what to think about if asked to evacuate, what to put in a "grab and go" bag, what resources are available and more Wednesday, June
18, 7-9 p.m. at North Shore Emergency Management Office, 147 East 14th St., North Vancouver. nsemo.org
Draft Off icial Community Plan A public meeting to consider additional public input on proposed changes to the draft OCP prior to the preparation of a final plan
in bylaw form Wednesday, June 18, 6-9 p.m. at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 West 14th St. 604-990-4220 Culture Aw areness and Workplace Succ ess Free workshop for internationally trained new Canadians Wednesday, June 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The session will help participants learn what culture differences mean in career searches, identify challenges, understand culture norms and employer expectations and develop success strategies. nvcl.ca Email [email protected]
