Road to Summer The North Shore Women's Centre is holding an online silent auction until July 13 at 9 p.m. Bid on getaways, event tickets, restaurant gift cards and more. All proceeds will go to North Shore Women's Centre programs and services - empowering women and girls in the community. 32auctions.com/roadtosummerSalsa by the Sea Outdoor (weather permitting) salsa dance classes Thursdays until Aug. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. followed by open free dancing until 8:30 p.m. at Ambleside Landing, West Vancouver. $6. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.comSummerfest at Lonsdale Quay Market Until Aug. 30 visitors can take part in Feel-Good Fridays with Zumba classes from noon to 1 p.m. and Dance Saturdays that include demonstrations and lessons 2-5 p.m. at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. All charitable proceeds collected through efforts at SummerFest will benefit the BC SPCA. lonsdalequay.comShipyard Pals Walking Toursrs Travel back in time as Shipyard Sal and Sam combine songs, stories and vignettes about Burrard Dry Dock Shipyards Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 and Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. from July 2 to Aug. 30 at Shipbuilder's Square, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. Free. 604-990-3700 x8008 [email protected] nvma.caGetting Started with Library E-Books - IPIPads and Tablets Learn how to use the BC Libraries' e-books website Thursday, July 3, 2-3 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca
Harpists' Concert Four world-renowned harpists playing music ranging from classical to tango to jazz, all written or arranged by harpists Friday, July 4, 7 p.m. at Pyatt Hall, VSO School of Music, 843 Seymour St., Vancouver $20/$15. Tickets available at the door or ordered in advance through [email protected]. Cash only.
Uploading and Editing Photos Online Learn how to use Flickr to upload and edit digital photos Saturday, July 5, 2-3:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.caShipbuilders ' Square Show and Shine Fifty of the best hot rods and customs in the Lower Mainland will be on display Sunday, July 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Shipbuilders' Square, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. There will also be a full day of family entertainment including live music.
North Shore Stories - Adventures in Storytelling An evening of community storytelling Wednesday, July 9, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Registration required. nvcl.caMovie Nights in the Plaza North Vancouver City Library will host free screenings of popular family movies on Fridays starting at sunset in front of the library at 120 West 14th St. Schedule: July 11, 9:16 p.m., Up; July 25, 9:01 p.m., Despicable Me 2; Aug. 8, 8:40 p.m., Nut Job; and Aug. 22, 8:24, Frozen. Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase. nvcl.caPers ian book club Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Participants must be fluent in Persian. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.caSoup Tent Initiative Members of the Sacred Circle of the Great Mystery Shamanic Society will distribute hot soup and coffee for those in need Monday, July 21 from noon to 2 p.m. at Waterfront Park (north side), North Vancouver.
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. spca.bc.caStamp 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 provide dressings for cancer patients throughout the province.
Computers at the Library North and West Vancouver public libraries offer free ongoing computer classes. For information, dates and locations, visit nvdpl.ca, nvcl.ca or westvanlibrary.ca.
Compiled by Debbie CaldwellEmail information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected]. To post online, go to nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
