The Squamish Nation 27th AnnAnnAnnual Powwow will take place Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. at Capilano Reserve Park, 100 Mathias Rd., West Vancouver. There will be a traditional salmon barbecue, native arts and crafts and dance competitions. $5. [email protected]
The Labour Day Chinook Classssic Catctch andnd Release Fishing Derby takes place Monday, Sept. 1, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mosquito Creek Marina, 415
West Esplanade, North Vancouver. The derby will feature more than $50,000 in cash and prizes and will include a breakfast and wrap-up dinner. The non-profit event will aid the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Registration required. labourdaychinookclassic.com
Music in the park Take in majestic views while enjoying jazz, folk, blues, country and more, Monday, Sept. 1, noon-5 p.m. at Capilano River Regional Park. The event also includes food carts and live demos by local artists. Free. metrovancouver.org
Cap U Street Party for new or returning students, faculty and employees Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way. The party includes carnival-style games, app-based scavenger hunt, live performances and more. capilanou.ca/CUSP/
Authors in our community Join Sanford Osler on a journey through B.C.'s rich and colourful canoe culture with his book Canoe Crossings Wednesday, Sept. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr.westvanlibrary.ca
Getting ststarted with library downloadable audiobooks Thursday, Sept. 4 from 2-3 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950
Marine Dr. Learn how to use library downloadable audiobooks with the OneClickdigital website. Online registration available. westvanlibrary.ca
North Shore firefighters car wash Sunday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Denny's restaurant parking lot at Capilano Rd. and Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Proceeds go to Lions Gate Hospital. Donations will also be accepted throughout the day from restaurant patrons. lghfoundation.com
Coho Feststival The annual celebration of the return of the coho salmon to the North Shore will be Sunday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. Activities include a salmon barbecue, live music, Coho Swim, Coho Walk, Coho Run, kids' park, Squamish Nation Village and stewardship zone. Net proceeds support salmon enhancement projects including stream stewardship. cohosociety.com
