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nsnews.com north shore news SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2017

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MODEL BEHAVIOUR Grade 4 students Bigyata Satyal, Lana Slipicevic, Haven Sanpedro and Tristan Otuomagie of Queen Mary elementary in North Vancouver show off their displays for a model gallery March 3 at Presentation House Gallery. Beyond the Classroom and PHG were recently exhibiting works from “My Gallery Is . . . ,” an educational program designed to expose students to art-making, curation and local history. PHOTO KEVIN HILL

PETS FOR ADOPTION Harry & Sally Bonded pair of 1 year old budgies. They are fun and enjoy playing around.

Sour Cream 6 month male rate, and his brother Onion, looking for a family to learn and play with.

Sailor A young, friendly Pigeon. He enjoys time out of his cage, to stretch his wings.

WEST VAN SPCA

Freya Adult cat with early kidney disease treated by supplements and special food. Epitome of a lap cat, very affectionate and loves being groomed. Gets along well with other cats, seems to like males best. DNV ANIMAL SHELTER

Dwight Senior cat who has kidney disease and touch sensitivity, which some may mistake for him being curmudgeonly. He is looking for a retirement home where he can relax and enjoy his golden years. DNV ANIMAL SHELTER

Matilda Ginny Bennie Young cat; her high energy and personality can be a handful, Young and healthy, but does not play well with other cats. Torties A little heartbreaker with big round eyes; can go quickly from purring to have a reputation for unique personalities, tend to be strong-willed, playful so needs a home that can match his energy level. Enjoys taking but she is affectionate when she gets to know you. She long naps curled up with his sister, Carly. Must be adopted together. would do best on her own in a home without young children. a bit hot-tempered, and can be very possessive of their human. DNV ANIMAL SHELTER DNV ANIMAL SHELTER VOKRA

Mature, gentle, playful, and down to earth cat enjoys face rubs, sofa & bed time cuddles. A lap cat at heart, also extremely tolerable to noise, guests and an energetic household. Great with older kids, other cats & dogs.

Landon 8 - 9 year old beautiful lab/pit cross. Landon is a calm fellow and loves to go for walks.

VOKRA

Brent A young black kitty, loves ear scratches and dinner time. He loves chasing toys and playing with his best friend Groucho and they must be adopted together. VOKRA

Tilley

Checkers

Jock

CROSS OUR PAWS

DOGWOOD RESCUE

Charlie

THE ONE DOG RESCUE

Taz

An active Husky cross puppy looking for a dog experienced home with older kids. He is 12 weeks old and needs a detached home with a large, secure yard on the North Shore.

CROSS OUR PAWS

A 1 year old playful German Shepherd/Malamute/St Bernard A 12 week old Malamute mix pup in need of a breed experienced A young, exuberant dog who loves to communicate. Very home. She requires a detached home that has a large, secure energetic, intelligent, affectionate little guy, maybe 2 1/2 yrs who is friendly with other dogs and people. Needs a very old. Medium sized. Loves retrieving - even in the dark. Needs active home with older children only. Very trainable, smart yard with a tall fence. She is very sweet but can be vocal! lots of exercise and consistency. No young children. and wants mental as well as physical exercise. • A VOICE4PAWS CANINE RESCUE SOCIETY gr8k9s62@shaw.ca

• DISTRICT ANIMAL SHELTER 604-990-3711

• ANIMAL ADVOCATES SOCIETY

• DOgWOOD SPORTINg DOg RESCUE

www.animaladvocates.com

lichen-t@shaw.ca • 604-926-1842

• BOWEN ISLAND SHELTER bylawofficer@shaw.ca • 604-328-5499 • CROSS OUR PAWS RESCUE www.crossourpawsrescue.com • DACHSHUND & SMALL DOg RESCUE 604-944-6907

• DORIS ORR D.O.N.A.T.E. 604-987-9015 • FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS info@fota.ca • 604-541-3627

• FUR & FEATHERS RESCUE 604-719-7848

• gREYHAVEN EXOTIC BIRD SANCTUARY www.^reyhaven.bc.ca • 604-878-7212 • THE JOURNEY HOME DOg RESCUE thejourneyhomedo^rescue.ca • 778-371-5174 • THE ONE DOg RESCUE theonedo^rescue@shaw.ca • 778-918-0395 • PACIFIC ANIMAL FOUNDATION www.pacificanimal.or^ • 604-986-8124 • RABBIT ADVOCACY gROUP OF BC www.rabbitadvocacy.com • 604-862-1843

• SNAPPS www.snappsociety.or^ • 778-384-3226 • VANCOUVER kITTEN RESCUE www.vo]ra.ca • 604-731.2913 • VANCOUVER SHAR PEI RESCUE vspr@shaw.ca / vancouversharpeirescue.com • WEST VAN SPCA www.spca.bc.ca/westvancouver • 604-922-4622 • WESTCOAST REPTILE SOCIETY www.wspcr.com • 604-980-1929

DARE TO BE HEARD – A LITERARY SALON Read your story, poem or memoir piece at this free drop-in session hosted by the North Shore Writers Association, which celebrates local writing without critiquing the first Monday of each month (October-December and February -June), 6:30-8:45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Authors at all stages of the writing journey and interested listeners welcome. nswriters.org LET’S TALK Develop English language skills by discussing current events at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Beginners: Mondays, March 13, 20 and 27, 10:15-11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Intermediate: Tuesday, March 28, 7-8:30 p.m. 604-9257400 westvanlibrary.ca HELPING TROUBLED FIRST NATIONS YOUTH A talk by Samaya Jardey of the Snuneymuxw First Nation who heads the program Through an Aboriginal Lens sponsored by the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association Tuesday, March 14, 9:45-11 a.m. at West Vancouver Presbyterian Church, 2893 Marine Dr. All are welcome. 604-770-4570. NOROUZ – PERSIAN FIRE FESTIVAL An ancient festival to celebrate the arrival of spring Tuesday, March 14, 4-11 p.m. at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. The event will include fire jumping, live music, entertainment, dancing, a DJ and Persian food. $5. BRITISH PACIFIC PROPERTIES 85 YEARS OF HISTORY The West Vancouver Historical Society welcomes Geoff Croll, the first president of BPP, to speak Wednesday, March 15, 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre, 695 21st. St. wvhs.ca THE FUTURE OF 3D DESIGN AND 3D PRINTING All ages are welcome to a free program where four short presentations will be made exploring the impact of 3D design and printing technology on the education system in our communities. The seminar will be followed by a Q&A and discussion Wednesday, March 15, 7-8:30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. nvcl.ca ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The B.C. SPCA West Vancouver branch will hold its annual general meeting Thursday, March 16, 5:30 p.m. at 1020 Marine Dr. (Ambleside Park, south of soccer field). The meeting is held for the purpose of electing members of the community council for the branch, as well as conducting any other branch business. All members, volunteers and friends of the B.C. SPCA are welcome to attend. CASUAL FRIDAY NIGHTS Monthly art classes for adults the third Friday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver. Schedule: March 17, paper beads (recycle magazines into jewelry).

$35, materials included. FREE ST. PATRICK’S DAY CONCERT The Lynn Valley Services Society presents The North Shore Celtic Ensemble Friday, March 17, 10 a.m.-noon at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration is required as space is limited. mollienyehouse.com FUN AND GAMES AT LONSDALE QUAY MARKET Lonsdale Quay Market welcomes spring breakers to play board games between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. March 17-April 1. Jenga, Twister, Monopoly Deal, Uno and Checkers will be available at the Visitors Centre, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS Wear your green clothes and venture out to Lonsdale Quay March 17 and 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to enjoy Celtic dancing, local artisans, food and drinks. Samples of Irish Stew from Sharky’s and Green Leaf Brewing’s stout will be offered March 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m. lonsdalequay.com DEVICE CLINIC Sign up for a 30-minute appointment at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., and receive individualized help using iPads, Androids and other mobile devices. Bring your questions and device Saturday, March 18, 10:30 a.m.noon. Register: 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca NOROUZ GALA The Canadian Iranaian Foundation presents their 12th annual Norouz Gala Saturday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.midnight at the Pinnacle Hotel, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. Partial proceeds from this black tie optional event will benefit the CIF’s postsecondary scholarship fund. Tickets: 604-800-1977 or info@ cif-bc.com SEEDY SATURDAY The Edible Garden Project invites the public to join in its garden season kickoff Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Bring your packaged and labeled seeds to trade, gather and get advice from local gardeners and professional growers and/or register for one of three free workshops. ediblegardenproject.com GETTING STARTED WITH INSTAGRAM Sign up and learn how to use Instagram, the photography and video app that allows you to share images with your friends. Participants must be familiar with the Internet, tablets and smartphones. West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., Tuesday, March 21, 2-3:30 p.m. Register online: westvanlibrary.ca. BOOK LAUNCH Curator and author Bill Jeffries and artist Ron den Daas introduce two new publications, The Mackay Creek Series and Wild New Territories, at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th. St., Wednesday, March 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration required. nvcl.ca.