Dog Days of Summer: Celebrate with a poochrelated parade, contests and food, and support B.C. dog guides at Bowen Island's Union Steamship Marina, Aug. 12. Events start at noon. Info: 604-947-0707.
Lox Talk and Bagels: Cecilia Point, Musqueam Indian Band member, speaks about the need to protect an ancient burial site located in the Marpole area of Vancouver. Aug. 12, 10 a.m at North Shore Jewish Community Centre, 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Fee: $10 (includes lox and bagel breakfast). RSVP required. Info: 604-925-6488, www.harel.org.
Coho Festival Volunteer Fair: Find out more about volunteering for the Coho Festival on Aug. 12, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre. Info: www.cohosociety.com.
Summer Artisan Craft Fairs: Local artisans and crafters will display and sell their handcrafted items Aug. 18-19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Civic Plaza, 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
Hot Rod Show: Park Royal Village hosts its seventh annual Hot Rod Show, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: www.shopparkroyal.com.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation Cultural Arts Festival: Experience aboriginal cultures with live performances, a scavenger hunt, canoe tours and demonstrations of ancient coastal technologies Sunday, Aug. 19, noon-6 p.m. at Cates Park in Deep Cove. Info: www.twnation.ca.
UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program: Free legal advice for low-income individuals at clinics at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays until Aug. 17. To book an appointment, call 604-822-5791.
Learn to Fish Program: The Freshwater Fisheries Society of British Columbia is offering classes for families every Sunday, from 10 a.m. to noon, until Aug. 19 at Rice Lake in North Vancouver's Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Learn techniques, etiquette and basic fish biology. Gear will be provided. Participation is by donation. Registration required: 6045044716. Info: www.gofishbc.com.
Salsa by the Sea: All levels and ages are invited to learn Latin American dancing Thursdays, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. until Aug. 30 outside the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $6. Weather permitting.
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