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
AUDITION CALL for tenors/basses for Sound Eclectic, Vancouver's hottest new 24-voice jazz ensemble Sept. 10. North Shore location and time to be determined. 604-929-6534 [email protected]
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.ca
Taste Of Dund Arave 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.com
Networking 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/events
Computer Basics A gentle introductory class Friday, Sept. 12 from 2-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. No experience necessary. westvanlibrary.ca
BRAZIL FEST Join the official celebration of the Brazilian culture Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept.14 from 4-9 p.m. at Shipbuilders' Square, North Vancouver. Includes live music, samba, percussion, sapoeira, futevolei, Brazilian food, kids activities and more. The event is a fundraiser for the Brazilian Cultural Association, Vila Isabel Charitable Society and Oficina Curumim. bcavancouver.com
MAKING A DENT FOOD DRIVE The Salvation Army, in partnership with Craftsman Collision and SaveOn Foods, is hosting a food drive Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1-5 p.m. at Save On Foods, Lynn Valley, 1221-1199 Lynn Valley Rd. For every food item and dollar donated, Craftsman Collision will donate $1 to The Salvation Army.
NEPTUNE TERMINALS OPEN HOUSE Local residents are invited to 90 minute tours to see operations firsthand Saturday, Sept. 13, 20 and 27, 9 and 11 a.m. at 340 Brooksbank Ave., North Van. RSVP. 604-983-4410 [email protected]
SEYMOUR SALMONID SOCIETY Annual open house Sunday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Seymour River Hatchery. Includes educational tours, salmon barbecue, activities for kids and prizes. Free bus ride to hatchery from parking lot. Free to attend, bring cash for barbecue. seymoursalmon.com
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNUNIVERSITY WOMEN - WEST VANCNCOUVER All women are invited to join a social/information meeting to outline the club's purpose and interest groups Monday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Stephen's Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. 604-729-4043
SOUP TENT ININITIATIVE 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.
BC THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE The 6th annual event will deliver donations bags during the week of Sept. 15-20 to various neighbourhoods throughout North Vancouver. Food donated will go to the Harvest Project. Bags will be picked up Sept. 20 and brought to a collecting station at 941 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. For more information contact Corrinna Cheyne [email protected], 604-929-7989, bctfooddrive.org
HIRING FAIR North Vancouver City Library will host its first-ever hiring fair on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 12-4 p.m. 120 West 14th St. Exhibiting employers include Seaspan, RBC, City of North Vancouver, First Nations Health Authority, VanCity and more. nvcl.ca
FALL ART CLASSES Life Drawing (Non-instructional) Adults. Hone figure drawing skills in this creative environment with a different live model each week, Wednesdays, Sept. 17 to Oct. 22 and Nov. 5 to Dec. 10 at Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver. Six sessions, $75 or $15 for drop-ins. Drawing donkeys onsite, please bring drawing materials. Register online nvartscouncil.ca or by phone 604-988-6844.
WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY will hold a general meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Centre, 695 21st St. North Shore author Adrienne Brown will discuss her book The Life and Art of Harry and Jessie Webb. wvhs.ca
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND you Learn about safe food and water supplies, what to put in your home emergency kit and more Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the North Shore Emergency Management Office, 147 E 14th St., North Vancouver.
604-969-7000 [email protected]
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 Library, 120 West 14th St. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca
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