Annual food festival Hosted by the Lonsdale Quay Market will run until Oct. 5. The event explores an array of foods and preparation. There will be market tours, an educational seminar Oct. 5 at 12:30 p.m., as well as kids' activities Oct. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Free, registration required for all events. Email name, number of participants and event to [email protected]
Blessing of the animals Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. George's Ave., North Vancouver. Four-legged and winged friends are welcome to be blessed and join everyone for refreshments outside, weather permitting, following the service. 604-985-0408, st-andrews-united.ca
Friends of the library book sale Friends of the North Vancouver District Library will host a fundraising book sale until Oct. 5 at the Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Bags will be available for purchase, otherwise please bring bags. Times vary, visit nvdpl.ca for more information.
Harvest tea and fabric sale Hosted by the Bowen Island Fibre Arts Guild Sunday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rustique Bistro, 433 Bowen Island Trunk Rd. Event includes tea, scones and goodies, as well as fabric,
Yarn and handcrafted items for sale. $10. 604-947-2454, biac.ca
Life Chain North Shore Pro Life will host a silent vigil in support of the sacredness of life Sunday, Oct. 5, 2-3 p.m. in front of Lions Gate Hospital on East 13th Street, North Vancouver.
Pumpkinfest Bring the family and celebrate the harvest season with old-fashioned fun Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. and the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. westvanpumpkinfest.ca
A night of networking The Ambleside Business Association is inviting the public Tuesday, Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m. at Cafe Ca Va, which is located at 860 Marine Dr.,
West Vancouver, for adult beverages, canapes and discussion. Meet the mayor, council and district staff. RSVP to [email protected]
Internet And online searching Improve your internet searching skills Thursday, Oct. 9, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, which is located at 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
North shore community foundation has opened the application process to North Shore community groups for more than $77,000 available in grants. Application forms are available at nscommunityfoundation.com. The deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 15. raffic and Transit - What's the Plan This keynote luncheon will feature TransLink's plan for improved transportation and transit in the Lower Mainland with a focus on specific future solutions for the North Shore Wednesday, Oct. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, which is located at 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. $65/$49. nvchamber.ca
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, Oct. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at Waterfront Park (north side), North Vancouver
