Time, place and space Join artist Richard Tetrault Wednesday, Sept. 24 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver, for a discussion and visual presentation on how he sources visual material and draws inspiration from the Downtown Eastside. For more information visit ferrybuildinggallery.com
Discussion lounge at the library Share and discuss with others local issues and more Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. No registration required. 604-929-3727, x. 8168
first world war centenary lecture series Join historians Garrett Poman and Allan Orr for three lectures Thursdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 9 from 6:30-8 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Lectures cover causes of First World War and its peace arrangements in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Fishing derby Hosted by the District of North Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society Friday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. sharp at the Lions Gate Marina, 1331 McKeen Ave. Tickets $75
per participant, includes free boat launch, T-shirt and barbecue. For those unable to attend there is a raffle draw for a trip to Queen Charlotte Lodge, Haida Gwaii. For tickets email firefishingderby@ gmail.com or visit Highwater Tackle, 201 Lonsdale Ave.
North shore culture days A three-day national celebration to raise awareness of arts and culture will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, 5 p.m. to Sunday, Sept. 28, 6 p.m., at various locations on the North Shore. This event includes more than 50 free, hands-on and interactive activities for all ages. Mayors and musicians kick off the event Friday, Sept. 26 5 p.m. at Shipbuilders' Square. For more information visit artsoffice.ca.
B.C. Piano Competition An afternoon and evening of performances by young pianists, adjudicated by concert pianist Ian Parker, Saturday, Sept. 27, semi-finals at 2:30 p.m. and finals at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and Suites, 700 Old Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver. $35 for both events or $20 for one.
celebrating 50 years North Vancouver District Public Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary Saturday, Sept. 27 1-4 p.m. at Lynn Valley Village, in the plaza. The event includes a puppet show, storytimes, face painters, cupcakes and more. The library will also announce the winners of the Find a Golden Library Card competition. Event will go rain or shine, with festivities taking place in the Community Room if the weather is poor.
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Culture Days Presentation on Prohibition Author Daniel Francis will present the history of North American prohibition from a Canadian perspective Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m. at the North Vancouver Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd. 604-990-3700 x8016 nvma.ca
Deep cove lions club along with Parkgate Community Centre, are holding a win/win shredding event Saturday, Sept. 27 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parkgate Community Centre parking lot, 3625 Banff Court. A commercial shredding truck will be on hand to shred sensitive documents for a small donation. Proceeds help benefit the My Parkgate Break program.
Neptune Terminals OpOpen House Local residents are invited to 90 minute tours to see operations first hand Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 and 11 a.m. at 340 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. RSVP. 604-983-4410 [email protected]
Play with words Participants learn how to create words, banners and garlands using repurposed materials Saturday, Sept. 27 1:30-3 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Learn how to incorporate upcycled materials to create on-of-a-kind projects. Free admission, no registration. nvcl.ca
Tedx West VancouverED's theme of Rethinking Education, Saturday, Sept. 27 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, which is located at 1700 Mathers Ave., will continue the conversation from previous event in May 2013. General admission $75. kaymeekcentre.com
Author talks Authors Raina Telgemeier, Sisters, and Kazu Kibuishi, Amulet, will present their books Sunday, Sept. 28 7 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Tickets can be purchased online at kidsbooks.ca. For more information call 604-986-6190 or email [email protected].
Master Class Students will perform their piano pieces and the teacher will instruct the student on stage so the audience can hear the improvements that the teacher suggests Sunday, Sept. 28, 2:30 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. $10.
Royal canadian air cadets The 103 Thunderbird Squadron will host an open house and registration Sunday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at JP Fell Armoury, 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. The event will include demonstrations of the band, field survival skills and more. For more information visit the website at cadets.ca, 103air.com - Compiled by
Debbie Caldwell
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