A Giant Observatory on Grouse Mountain - An Early 20th-Century Dream: North Shore Historical Society will hold a presentation on the Grouse Mountain Observatory Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. at the Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Info: Roy Pallant, 604-986-8969.
Into the World of Elephants: A multimedia presentation by veterinarian-photographer Dag Goering and author Maria Coffey on their quest to save elephants Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6-7: 30 p.m. at Gleneagles elementary, 6550 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Admission by donation. Info: 604-921-1970.
Canadian Federation of University Women - North Vancouver: Dr. Carol Matu-sicky, former executive director of the B.C. Council for Families, will be part of a multidisciplinary panel of experts to discuss childcare and child poverty at the club's meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-1274 or cfuwnnvwv.vcn.bc.ca.
Networking Breakfast: Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto will be the featured guest speaker at a North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday, Oct. 11, 7: 15-9 a.m. at Holiday Inn & Suites, 700 Old Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver. Tickets: $35/$25. Registration: business. nvchamber.ca/Events/details/ october-11-2012-networkingbreakfast-127.
The North Shore Business Showcase will feature 85 tables on display, offering an opportunity to learn more about businesses and service organizations in the community Thursday, Oct. 11, 4-8 p.m. at Park Royal Shopping Centre, north mall. There will be guest speakers every half-hour, starting at 5 p.m., covering topical business information. Free. Info: westvanchamber.com.
Estate Sale: Mount Seymour United Church will hold a sale of art, jewelry, pottery and more Friday, Oct. 12, 7-9: 30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 13, 911 a.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. The Friday sale has an admission of $5 and will include a cash wine bar and complimentary appetizers. Admission to Saturday's sale is free. All proceeds to charity.
Delbrook's Birthday Bash: Delbrook Community Centre will celebrate its 30th birthday with an open house Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-3 p.m. at 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. The event will include sports, arts and crafts and cookie decorating. Info: northvanrec.com. Gigantic Flea Market: Highlands United Church will hold its annual sale Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. There will be china, silver, jewelry, linens, kitchenware, furniture, books, clothing, handbags and collectibles. Info: highlandsunited.org.
Instrument Drive: Fairfield Music will host an open house Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3-1225 East Keith Rd., North Vancouver. The music school is asking the community for old working horns that can be donated to the Alpha Boys school in Kingston, Jamaica. There will be a barbecue and entertainment. Info: victoriaskafest.ca/alpha.
Monte Carlo Night: Holy Trinity elementary invites all current and former students and parish members to join the school for a gala fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. at 128 West 27th St., North Vancouver. There will be food and entertainment. Admission: $55. Info and tickets: Cinzia Scurrah, [email protected] or Donna Klingspohn, [email protected].
Pumpkin Fest: A weekend of old-fashioned fun that celebrates the harvest season Oct. 13 and 14 at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Many family-friendly events will be offered all weekend long. Info and schedule of events: westvanpumpkinfest.ca. Funds raised benefit the West Vancouver Community Centres Society.
Pumpkin Patch Fun: A fall celebration Saturday, Oct. 13, noon to 4 p.m. at Cypress Park school, 4355 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Fee: $20, which includes two pumpkins, pony rides and a bouncy castle. There will also be carnival games, a bake sale, food, face painting, cupcake decorating, a dunk tank and more.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell
