North Van High 60th Reunion Grads, family, friends and other students are welcome to attend a reunion Thursday, Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m. at Capilano Heights Chinese Restaurant, 5020 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-6550
AUAUDITIOITIOITIOITION CALL for tenors/basses for Sound Eclectic, a new 24-voice jazz ensemble, Sept. 9 and 10. North Shore location and time TBA. 604-929-6534 [email protected]
North Shore firefighters car wash Sunday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Denny's restaurant parking lot at Capilano Road and Marine Drive, North Vancouver. Proceeds go to Lions Gate Hospital. Donations will also be accepted throughout the day from restaurant patrons. lghfoundation.com
Coho Festival 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. Festival 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. cohosociety.comDare to be Heard - Literary Salon Come read your story, poem or memoir piece Monday, Sept. 8, 7-8:45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. This free session, hosted by the North Shore Writers Association celebrates local writing without critiquing. Authors at all stages of the writing journey and interested listeners are welcome. nswriters.org getting started with pinterest Get inspired and organized with Pinterest Thursday, Sept. 11 from 2-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Online registration is available. westvanlibrary.cataste of dundndarave Visit more than 40 businesses, sample food and wine, receive coupons and discounts Thursday, Sept. 11 from 5-8 p.m. between 24th and 25th streets in Dundarave Village, $20 adults, $5 children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through the West
Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 604-926-6614, westvanchamber.comnetworking breakfast Speaker Cathy Kuzel will share her techniques to navigate a room, create connections and make a timely exit Thursday, Sept. 11 from 7:15-9 a.m. at Browns Socialhouse Lynn Valley, 1255 Lynn Valley Rd. Presented by North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, $25 for members, $39 for non members. Register online business.nvchamber.ca/eventsComputer basics A gentle introductory class Friday, Sept. 12, 2-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. No experience necessary. westvanlibrary.camaking a dent food drive The Salvation Army, in partnership with Craftsman Collision and SaveOn Foods, is hosting a food drive Saturday, Sept. 13, 1-5 p.m. at SaveOn Foods, Lynn Valley, 1221-1199 Lynn Valley Rd. For every food item and dollar donated, Craftsman Collision will donate $1 to The Salvation Army.
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, Sept. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Waterfront Park (north side), North Vancouver.
Local Author Series A reading with Michael Pond, author of The Couch of Willingness: An Alcoholic Therapist Battles the Bottle and A Broken Recovery System and Judy MacFarlane, author of Writing with Grace: A Journey Beyond Down Syndrome Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7-9 p.m. North Vancouver City Library120 West 14th St. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca
Boat Show at the Creek Mosquito Creek Marina will present this annual show Sept. 18 and 19 from noon to 6 p.m., Sept. 20 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 415 West Esplanade Ave., North Vancouver. The event will feature over 150 boats, display booths, hospitality tents and demonstration slips for sea trials. $12. 604-987-4113 mosquitocreekmarina.com
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