Culture Cram In celebration of Culture Days, North Vancouver District Public Library is offering space for free to the community for connecting with each other through culture. Applications are due by Aug. 13 and the forms can be obtained at [email protected] or 604-990-5800 x8115.
Salsa 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 Van. $6. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com
Shipyard Pals Walking Tours 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 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 and 3 p.m. until Aug. 30 at Shipbuilder's Square, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. Free. 604-990-3700 x8008 [email protected] nvma.ca
Summerfest 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 BCSPCA. lonsdalequay.com
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory In honour of the North Vancouver District Public Library's 50th anniversary they will be holding a competition in the style of the one held in the children's classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a book that is also celebrating its 50th anniversary. Fifty golden library cards will be hidden throughout the three libraries and those who find them will be entered for prizes. Contest closes Sept. 27. nvdpl.ca
Disc uss ion Lounge Drop by for a group discussion on local issues Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 x8168 nvdpl.ca
ONE -ON -ONE COMPUTER ASSISTANTAN CE Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader Thursday, Aug. 14, 2-4:30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca
outdoor movie night Re/Max Rossetti Realty will host a screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Delbrook Park, Thursday, Aug. 14 starting at 8:30 p.m. Attendance is by donation of food items in support of Harvest House. realestatenorthshore.com/movie-night-2014
Healthy Aging Lecture - A Younger You in 30 Days Nutritional researcher and author Brad King will hold a seminar Friday, Aug. 15, 2-3:30 p.m. at Amica at West Vancouver, 659 Clyde Ave. RSVP. 604-921-9181 amica.ca
17th Annual bmw car club of bc Celebrate the cars of club members and the BMW marque Sunday, Aug. 17 at Waterfront Park, North Vancouver. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cars by entering one of two categories: display or judged. The event also includes a unique onsite hot dog vendor. Registration fees $20-$30, register at karelo.com
Soup Tent Initiative Members of the Sacred Circle of the Great Mystery Shamanic Society will distribute hot soup and coffee for those in need Monday, Aug. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. at Waterfront Park (north side), North Vancouver.
computer basics and windows 101 Learn the basics of computers and computing, and receive an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system Monday, Aug. 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. The course is designed for seniors, but anyone is welcome. Free, no registration required.
Persian book club Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose 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.ca
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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