THE FOOD BANK'S MOST WANTED To mark hunger awareness week (Sept. 21-25), the Greater Vancouver Food Bank will be saddling up and hitting the road to kick off its fundraising season Wednesday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. The public is asked to make cash and non-perishable food donations.
AWARD NOMINEES NETWORKING RECEPTION A cocktail reception from 5-6 p.m. will be followed by announcements for the 18th Annual Business Excellence Award nominees featuring a glimpse of winning short films from last year's event created by the film students at Capilano University Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m. at the Bosa Centre at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. $49 for nonmembers/$25 for members. More information at nvchamber.ca
DEMOCRACY CAFE-WORKSHOP 1: CIVICS 101 Discuss the characteristics of the Canadian system of government and democracy Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7-9 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration encouraged. 604-984-0286 x8144, nvdpl.ca
FEN BURDETT ARTIFICIAL TURF SPORTS FIELD An open house to get the community's input regarding the planning of a new field and amenities for the stadium in Mahon Park Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m. at Carson Graham secondary, 2145 Jones Ave., North Vancouver. 604-983-7333
PUBLIC INFO MEETING Salal Architecture has submitted a detailed development permit application to build a veterinary clinic and emergency animal hospital at 2580 Capilano Rd.
The building will also include the District of North Vancouver's animal shelter. Learn more about this project and provide input Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. at Capilano library (Potlatch Room), 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver
ENGLISH CORNER Enjoy English conversation while making new friends Friday, Sept. 25, 10-11:30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7400, westvanlibrary.ca
CULTURE DAYS More than 50 free arts, culture and heritage events will take place at various locations across the North Shore Sept. 25-27. Complete schedule at artsoffice.ca.
SHRED FOR MYPARKGATE BREAK The Deep Cove Lions along with Parkgate volunteers invite people to bring their sensitive documents for shredding in exchange for a donation to support MyParkgate BREAK! on Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Parkgate Community Centre parking lot, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver.
MyParkgate BREAK is a social recreational program for seniors with early to moderate dementia.
TROLLEY DANCES A trolley ride will transport guests to four secret locations where audiences will be entertained by site-specific performances Sunday, Sept. 27, noon to 5 p.m. Tickets: $25/$15 or $70 for a family of four.
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