Grind for kids Sign up to pledge $1 or more for every trip up the Grouse Grind from the opening of the season until Sept. 1, to benefit B.C. Children's Hospital. grindforkids.com
Sustainable vehicles for the 21st century Discover how electric-and hydrogen-powered vehicles provide more sustainable transportation alternatives in the Lower Mainland Wednesday, May 27, 6:30-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. $10 sustainablevehicles.eventbrite.ca
Internet plus Learn handy tips and tricks to get the most out of time online Thursday, May 28, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Online registration available. westvanlibrary.ca, 604-925-7405
Taste of ambleside
Sample food, wine, receive coupons and more from 50-plus businesses in Ambleside Thursday, May 28, 5-8:30 p.m. along Marine Drive and Bellevue Avenue from 13th to 19th Streets, West Vancouver. Also includes live music and prize draw for a gift basket. $20 adults/$5 children under 12. westvancouverchamber.com, [email protected], 604-926-6614. Tickets also available at West Van Florist.
Lynn valley days carnival Festivities begin with a pancake breakfast Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. at Lynn Valley Field off Mountain Highway, North Vancouver, followed by a parade at 9:30 a.m. from Mollie Nye Way along Lynn Valley Road. The event also includes rides, entertainment, a cookshack, exhibitors, face painting and more, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lynn Valley Field. The annual gala dinner under the stars will take place Friday, May 29 from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. $90. Partial proceeds from the Lynn Valley Days weekend will go to North Shore Search and Rescue. lynnvalleyday.ca
Dorothy lynas elementary spring carnival Dorothy Lynas elementary will hold a spring carnival Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4000 Inlet Cres., North Vancouver. Event includes rides, balloons, bake table, smoothies, silent auction and more. Free; all ages welcome. dorothylynas.com
Parade of renovated homes A showcase of 11 professionally renovated homes in Metro Vancouver, including one in North Vancouver, Sunday, May 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Locations vary. $10 to view all homes. gvhba.org
Salud! toast to the animals An elegant evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment and more Sunday, May 31, 6-9 p.m. at Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Cross Creek Rd., West Vancouver. $75 All proceeds go to the West Vancouver SPCA.
spca.bc.ca/salud
Sheep shearing festival Join in the fun featuring farmer and custom sheep shearer Lorea Tomsin Sunday, May 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Maplewood Farm, 405 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver. There will be pony rides, crafts, face painting, duck herding and more. $8.85/$5.75 604-929-5610, maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
North shore hospice fundraiser An afternoon featuring music by Jane Mortifee and food by restaurateur chef John Bishop Sunday, May 31, 2-4 p.m. at North Shore Hospice, 319 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Hosted by Journeys with Heart, with Vicki Gabereau as MC. Minimum donation request to attend $25 and a tax receipt will be issued. Space is limited so pre-registration is encouraged. Please register by May 28 to [email protected] or 778-945-9007.
Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction The winner will be celebrated with a wine and cheese reception and excerpts from the short-listed books Wednesday, June 3, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Registration required. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca
Foster Family Opportunity The North Shore Ministry of Children and Family Development is looking for foster parent(s) for children of all ages and they will hold an information session Wednesday, June 3, 6:30-8 p.m. at 301-224 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. People who are willing to go that extra mile to provide safe loving homes for the foster children of the North Shore are needed. RSVP. 604-904-4300
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