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Page Six Giving and Galas

It’s been almost 20 years since I wrote my first article for the newspapers. It helped start my career and I owe it all to one person who was willing to give me the chance to show them what I could do.

That person turned out to be my editor and, eventually, my friend.

Sadly, we lost him to pancreatic cancer three years ago. Gone too soon. I miss him to this day.

Later that same year I held the hand of my aunt as I watched her battle ovarian cancer. Her fight was short (only seven months) and we as a family took turns sleeping on the hospice floor so that we could be there with her when she died. Another - gone too soon.

I know I’m not alone here. I know many of us have been through this and unfortunately, will go through more.

Happily, I have many other friends and family members who have beaten cancer and other diseases. Others are still fighting - and I think of them often and am inspired by their strength.

The month of May marks the height of the spring gala season. For us, that means two or three events almost every night. And while we dress it up in fancy clothes and celebrate the occasions with gourmet dinners and champagne, I want to remind you just how important these events are.

Pancreatic cancer and ovarian cancer are hard to diagnose and are not often discovered until it is too late. This is why they are incorrectly perceived as being a hopeless cause and, sadly as a result, not a popular one.

AIDS and breast cancer once shared this same fundraising fate. But thankfully today, due largely to the generosity of the many people who donated money for research, there is both new hope and new life.

Shockingly, heart disease continues to be the number one killer in both the US and Canada. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms

of cancer combined. In Canada, heart disease and stroke kills seven times as many women as breast cancer.

You see causes need a voice - and that voice needs to be heard in order to spread awareness.

It’s the reason you’ll always find the pages of these magazines full of the faces of people you know and the causes they support. They’re the friends and neighbours who move mountains in the hopes of one day curing all the cancers of the world.

Be it poverty or pain, I believe we always have the power to help. It’s a theme I hope you’ll remember throughout this month and beyond.

It’s a theme that I was reminded of yet again as I attended the Lupus Society Gala last weekend.

As gala chair, I watched everyone enter the beautifully decorated ballroom at the Four Seasons. Snapping photos on their iPhones and sharing smiles - I suddenly had a thought.

Turns out Apple spent $6 billion dollars in 2014 alone developing technologies like the iPhone. As a result, they have changed the world.

And while that kind of money solves a lot of things, I believe it takes more than money to help make it all happen.

We have made quantum leaps in technology and we can be more hopeful than ever. But solving problems takes passion. Finding a cure takes creativity. And the more people we get involved, the better chance we have of making it all come true.

So please get up and get involved - and thank you for remembering to give.

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Deepak Chopra has both shocked and rocked the world with his alternative theories of everything from medicine to metaphysics. A man of great thought, he can both provoke and entertain.

Stating that he plans to live to be well over 100 years-old, and armed with an arsenal of hopeful hypotheses, he is making many of us rethink our own future, and future well-being.

So is he a wise man far ahead of his time, or a pop icon celebrity who is out to challenge everything we know about our own brief history of time?

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Deepak Chopra

Many say it all started with an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show back in the 1990s.

A philosophical man from the start, Chopra found himself thrust onto the world stage as a type of spiritual guru who quickly gained a faithful following all around the world.

Twenty plus years later, Chopra shows no sign of slowing down. He is the author of over 75 books, many of them bestsellers, and countless published articles. Opening himself up to both philosophical and spiritual criticism, he pulls no punches when taking on the likes of heavyweights such as Stephen Hawking, astronomer Phil Plait and more.

An Indian-born American, Chopra was trained in traditional medicine and was Chief of Staff at the New England Memorial Hospital in the 1980s. Since then, he’s become a staunch advocate of alternative medicines and Ayurveda (Hindu traditional medicine). The mind-body connection is a strong and critical link in all his works.

Speaking in Vancouver recently at the prestigious “Lift the Children” gala, Chopra

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met with VIPs at a special private reception where he spoke briefly and posed for pictures with invited guests.

Small in stature but big on charisma, he was dressed elegantly in basic black complete with his new sparkly signature Swarovski crystal encrusted eye glasses (a gift from his children).

Chopra is an easy person to like. He’s stylish, fun to talk to and conducts himself in a manner that is approachable and warm.

His soft voice, gentle nature and kind smile easily charm friends and fans alike.

When he speaks, he goes places most of us can’t follow. His language is basic, but the topics are existential and sometimes difficult to grasp.

Using terms like “quantum healing” and “vedanta philosophy”, Chopra tries to bring it all down to a level of simple understanding.

Problem is, this stuff is anything but simple and those of us who are not members of the Sheldon Cooper club will struggle to keep up.

He expertly inserts humour and side stories about real life to help keep his audience grounded and interested in topics that quickly run the risk of turning complicated and boring for the casual listener.

He truly wins over his audience when he starts to tell tales of his young grandson and his questions about dark matter, the earth and the ocean. Born to Indian son Gotham Chopra and his Chinese wife Candice Chen, Chopra claims the youngster is a prodigy in the making and that they all affectionately call him their little “Chindian”.

Using an almost Socratic-like method otherwise, Chopra appeals to logical human nature to eliminate hypotheses he finds contradictory. And just like Socrates himself and the famous “I know that I know nothing” quote, he is firm in the belief that we, as humans, can’t really know that much about the universe, since it remains largely unexplored, unidentifiable and unknown.

“Less than 0.01% of the Universe is visible,” he says. “The rest is dark matter or particle dust. That’s why we call it ‘nothing’. That’s why we seem to know nothing.”

As obvious as this statement seems, grasping the metaphysical world isn’t easy at any level. It quickly becomes confusing and is not material meant for a light-hearted evening dinner chat.

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His metaphysical teachings mystify most people, but when he starts talking medicine and the mind-body connection, faces do begin to light up.

Chopra states that when you take fecal matter from a healthy mouse and implant it into a diseased mouse, the diseased mouse can be cured.

accepted conventions of life, health and happiness.

So the question remains. Is Chopra a charlatan making the most of the spotlight - or is he a true spiritual leader sitting on the brink of a new “theory of everything” discovery?

We may never know.

One thing is for certain. While most of us continue on with our day worrying about the mundane, Chopra is shaking things up with new concepts that shouldn’t be ignored.

Love him or hate him, he definitely puts the “deep” in Deepak - and all while putting on a pretty good “Cho”.

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But unlike typical “shock-jock” media personalities who delve into outrageousness just for the sake of it, Chopra truly believes all he says and is compelling enough to make you want to believe it too.

His stories involving fecal matter implantation in rodents however definitely got a reaction from the crowd.

Describing an experiment involving mice, Chopra states that when you take fecal matter from a healthy mouse and implant it into a diseased mouse, the diseased mouse can be cured.

Abdul Ladha, left, Deepak Chopra and Craig Turner at the Pan Pacific reception.

He says the same is true when you take organic fecal matter from a younger mouse and implant it into an older mouse. And while Chopra stops short of advocating this method to help halt the aging process, the implication is definitely there.

With statements like these, it’s easy to see why Chopra attracts criticism. But his ability to think outside the box and to challenge systems and symbioses that we think of as untouchable seems healthy enough on the surface. If nothing else, they are worth exploring first before rejecting.

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Still, his detractors say he can cause harm. They put his popularity down to being nothing more than a trend that society has glommed onto into an age where people have an increasing dissatisfaction or anti-scientific attitude towards traditional medicine.

Yet his followers seem open to at least listening to methods that might, in fact, change the way we think of all of our

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Deepak Chopra was the featured guest speaker at the recent Lift the Children Gala held at the Pan Pacific Hotel. The gala evening was followed by a second event held at the palatial home of West Vancouver’s Abdul Ladha. The organization, which was founded by Vancouver businessman John Volken, seeks to help over 10,000+ orphans in over 80 orphanages in Africa and works to provide food, shelter, education and healthcare. In Africa, over 1 million children are orphaned every year and 19,000 children die every day. To make a donation go to www.liftthechildren.org

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Lift the Children founder John Volken with Abdul Ladha.

West Vancouver’s Cary Pinkowski and wife Katerina come out in support.

West Vancouver’s Cindy Beedie, left, and Kristy Brinkley.

Global TV’s Sophie Lui, left, Robin Gill, Shalina Kajani and husband John Daly.

Gala MC Pamela Martin, right, and her mom attend the gala.

West Vancouver’s Malcolm Hasman with daughter Katie at the gala.

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Jazzing up a Classic When Max Zipursky sits down to play in the lobby of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, it’s on a Fazoli.

And when OpenRoad Auto Group unveiled their $1 million Porsche 918 supercar at a recent invite-only event, again it was Max Zipursky and Fazioli that played along.

In fact, Max Zipursky is one of the best jazz piano players around - so it only makes sense that he plays on one of the best pianos ever made.

“As soon as you start playing, you’re immediately captured by the sound. Such a crisp and beautiful tone. It’s unlike any other piano,” says Zipursky as he sits thoughtfully at the keyboard. “I know it was created initially for classical players, however my idol Herbie Hancock plays jazz on a Fazioli. Anyone who sees one is immediately drawn to it. And now you see it more and more in the jazz world too.”

Playing since the age of 15, Zipursky graduated with a Major in Jazz Piano from Capilano University. He has made several albums and plays with various groups and trios in some of Vancouver’s most luxurious locations and at several of the city’s most exclusive VIP affairs.

As such, Max has had the privilege of playing on almost each and every style of Fazioli piano ever made, including the rare and stunningly beautiful 24 carat gold leaf Fazioli valued at $535,000.

And while the pianos themselves are visually beautiful, Max and his music are proof that a Fazioli is truly an amazing instrument of inspiration through and through.

“It allows me to take my music to places I never thought possible. It lets me express myself freely - and I find because of the extreme attention to detail, the outcome is beyond anything I could ever imagine.”

This shared passion is evident whenever, and wherever, Max plays.

There’s an inseparable and magical connection between musician and instrument which seems to cross all borders and speak all languages.

“I guess music and the piano have been two of the main things that have been a constant in my life.

I’ve made so many connections by speaking music. There’s no barriers, no real rules, - just raw passion.”

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An elegant gala evening which featured celebrity “watermark” memory moments on how water has positively affected our lives. Keynote speech by scholar Wade Davis, National Geographic explorer, author, writer and photographer who is also best known for his book/movie The Serpent and the Rainbow.

Live musical performances by Jill Barber and Colin James. Hosted by Order of Canada recipient and tv producer Denise Donlon and Jon Curleigh.

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Jazz singer/songwriter Jill Barber and husband Grant Lawrence of CBC radio.

Delta Land Development president Bruce Langereis with daughter Amy and Wade Davis.

Celebrity scholar, author and explorer Wade Davis, who hails from West Vancouver, and former MuchMusic host and Gemini Award winner Denise Donlon.

Musicians Colin James, left, and Chris Caddell entertained the crowd with a live performance after dinner.

Canadian icon, artist and author of the famed Generation X Douglas Coupland with businessman James Riley.

NHL legend and Edmonton Oilers VP Kevin Lowe, left, with Jeff McCord and gala auctioneer Jon Curleigh.

Olympic gold medallist Ashleigh McIvor and former Whitecaps soccer captain Jay DeMerit cite their engagement by a Pemberton waterfall as their celebrity “watermark” moment.

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Cat’s Meow - May 2015

By Catherine (Cat) Barr

Gala season is in full swing and everyone is dressing up for a good cause. The Vancouver International Auto Show Gala started the season with a new kind of car show, as did the newly revamped BC Army Gala which paid tribute to our troops in style. It was also an honour to be asked to be this year’s Gala Chair for the BC Lupus Society and help raise money for this very special cause. Congrats to everyone involved and thank you for your hard work.

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Businessman and philanthropist Frank Giustra seen at the Lift the Children / Deepak Chopra Gala VIP reception with West Vancouver’s Janelle Washington, left, Sharlene Ludwig, Leah O’Neill and Linda Getz.

Daniel Whittle, seen here with Global TV’s Kate Gajdosik, helped organize the BC Army Gala.

Looking stunning at the BC Army Gala is Alexis Davy who also sat on the organizing committee.

Charlotte Doering, left, and Denai Johnson welcome Vancouver’s elite concierges to a special appreciation awards and dining event at Francesco’s restaurant.

James Carter, general manager of Carter GM North Van and wife Leslie at the Vancouver Int’l Auto gala.

Taking home the 2015 Community Driver Award at the auto gala is Brian Jessel, of Brian Jessel BMW.

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Hey girlfriends! Making it a night out for a good cause at the Looking Glass gala are North and West Vancouver girls Jan Pallone, left, Susan Nash, Patricia Morson, Jennifer Hewlett, Joanne McLeod and Eva Francis. See more photos from this event on Page 19.

Dick Lau, of Cam Clark Ford in North Vancouver, attends the Vancouver Int’l Auto Show Gala event.

Penny Mitchell Group Re/Max Masters Realty David and Kim Nevar, left, join Turner Media’s Craig Turner to pay tribute to our troops at the BC Army Gala event held at the Hyatt in Vancouver.

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Seen at the Vancouver Int’l Auto Show Gala are Akash Sablok, left, and OpenRoad Auto Group CEO Christian Chia.

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Helping hand out the awards as guests arrive at the Vancouver Int’l Auto Show Gala are hostesses Danielle Gordon and Chelsea Proteau.

Craftsman Collision’s Greg Hatswell, left, with Dueck Auto Group’s Greg Keith at the Vancouver Int’l Auto Show Gala.

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Light the Way Gala for the Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders Rocky Mountaineer Train Station www.lookingglassbc.com

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This annual event brings together clinicians, doctors, families and friends who believe that coming together for one evening of celebration can make the next day brighter for the over 250,000 individuals in British Columbia who suffer with eating disorders.

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Champagne reception and mingling while shopping for silent auction items. Gourmet dinner followed by a live auction hosted by media personality Pamela Martin and auctioneer Howard Blank. Live music and dancing by the Moon Coin Show Band.

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Deborah Grimm, left, and Pamela Martin at the reception.

Volunteers Jennifer Peacock, left, and Sherine O’Connor greet guests at the door.

Trixie Hennessey, left, and Dolores Elliott.

Looking Glass’ executive director Stacey Huget and board chair Malcolm Leitch.

Radio star “Bro Jake” Edwards and his leading ladies, Tanis Statham, left, and wife Lori Edwards.

Rebecca Kenward, left, with board director Debbie Slattery and Kari Boyle.

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Ovarian Cancer Canada’s Love Her Gala Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel ovariancanada.org

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Cocktail reception with fab food and shopping for silent auction items. Fashion show by Marilyn’s of West Vancouver and VG Shoes. After the fashion show, the men of the audience were invited to strut their stuff on the catwalk and turn out their pockets to donate to the cause, much to the delight of the entire audience. Over $200,000 was raised - congratulations to all.

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Media personality and VG Shoes owner Vicki Gabereau with the hilariously funny Jessica Holmes, who was also the evening’s MC. Gala co-chair Cam Watt wraps up in the evening’s signature blue feather boa.

Famous fashionista Marilyn Diligenti with husband Dr. Wayne Smith.

West Vancouver ladies Joanne Baxter, left, and Tanya Todd.

Ovarian cancer survivor Diane Johansen, left, with Tracy Kolwich, Ovarian Cancer Canada manager of Pacific Region.

Supporting the cause are Laura Necochea, left, Stacey Cook and Barbie Murphy.

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Sager Legal Advisors LLP | 1495 Marine Dr | 604-922-8881 www.sagerllp.com The law firm of Sager Legal Advisors LLP is located in picturesque West Vancouver. Our firm serves a broad range of regional, national and international clients, by providing them with a diverse spectrum of legal services.

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Raising money to assist in the development of a Child and Youth Mental Health Centre.

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Real Estate Professionals - Directory Listings Welcome to our Directory Listings page for the Real Estate Category. Here you’ll find recommended real estate agents and Enhanced Listings for your local area. These pages are a sampling of what you’ll find online via our websites and our social media channels where we tweet out your messages every day. For a complete list of all our featured categories please go to www.WestVancouver.com and/or www.NorthVancouver.com and join us for free today.

Holly Wood | RE/MAX Masters Realty | 604-561-9699 www.vancouverhomesbyhollywood.com There truly is NO PLACE LIKE HOME. As a leading West Vancouver and Coal Harbour Realtor, you will get SOLD on my Real Estate experience and results. I have worked with many non-resident buyers and sellers as well as local clients and am a certified Luxury Homes Marketing member.

Karim Bhatia & Kasha Rudner | Angell Hasman and Assoc. | 604-506-2751 www.karimbhatia.com TEAM WORK, NO STONE UNTURNED. Whether you are buying or selling your first home or investment property, we have the marketing knowledge, proven skills and extraordinary quality of service to make your purchase both enjoyable and successful.

Aimee Middleton | Angell Hasman and Associates | 604-805-5383 www.luxurywestvancouverhomes.com Aimee specializes in West Vancouver properties. Her focus is providing clients with a successful and rewarding real estate experience through integrity and dedication. Uniting truly special properties with discerning buyers locally and globally, Aimee strives in offering exceptional client service.

Sean Hulscher | Angell Hasman and Associates | 604-671-5313 www.seanhulscher.com Twenty-eight years of helping people move has given me an excellent understanding of what it takes to make the selling of your home a pleasant and profitable experience. When selling, marketing via the internet and print media, plus setting the right price is paramount to getting you the best price.

Geoff Taylor | Angell Hasman and Associates | 604-908-0800 www.geoffrealestate.com Blending his extensive background anchored in the advertising and marketing industry, Geoff brings a creative, results-driven approach to buying and selling real estate in Vancouver. This unique mix ensures his clients stand out in a cluttered real estate market.

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Restaurants - Directory Listings Welcome to our Directory Listings page for the Restaurants Category. Here you’ll find recommended businesses and Enhanced Listings for your local area. These pages are a sampling of what you’ll find online via our websites and our social media channels where we tweet out your messages every day. For a complete list of all our featured categories please go to www.WestVancouver.com and/or www.NorthVancouver.com and join us for free today.

Zen Sushi Restaurant | 2232 Marine Drive | 604-925-0667 www.zensushi.ca The philosophy at Zen has always been to provide the highest quality of service and to provide our clients with a traditional Japanese culinary experience with a touch of West Coast flair. We believe that Japanese cuisine is an art.

Thai House Restaurant | 116 West Esplanade | 604-987-9911 www.thaihouse.com The Thai House Restaurant Group has evolved into one of Vancouver’s most recognizable and reputable restaurant chains by offering award winning authentic Thai cuisine and innovative Thai fusion entrees and tapas plates.

The Beach House at Dundarave Pier | 150 – 25th Street | 604-922-1414 www.thebeachhouserestaurant.ca This lovingly restored heritage building sits on the shores of Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver.

Large heated oceanfront patio, cozy dinner seating, or just relax in the bar. You won’t want to miss our upper deck, hand-crafted cocktails and west coast inspired menus.

Olive & Anchor | 6418 Bay Street | 604-921-8848 www.oliveandanchor.com Olive & Anchor offers a unique dining experience in a relaxed and friendly setting, with a focus on great food and great service. Chef Lisa Kim has created a menu that elevates old favourites while offering something different owing to her background in fine dining.

Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar | 25 Wallace Mews | 604-929-7437 www.pierseven.ca Pier 7 restaurant + bar is open 7 days a week for lunch, brunch, and dinner. We feature ocean views and city views. The year round heated patio dining is on two levels, the menu is seafood focused with seasonal offerings of meat and poultry.

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Carson Graham 50th Anniversary Denim and Diamonds Gala Carson Graham Secondary School

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Celebrating over 50 years of school history, this gala evening of fund raising was highlighted by memorabilia from the past and all in support of school programs.

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Ever wanted to to go back to school? Like looking at your old yearbooks? This evening had it all. Fun Vegas style gaming and live music by Johnny and the Walkers also helped everyone dance through the decades which also included a silent auction and lots of reminiscing.

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Three cheers for all the ladies who helped plan such a great event - Robin Leskiw, Jennifer Vincent-Jones, Margi Spooner, Jen Curleigh, Manami Dueck and Laurie Oseen Let’s hear it for the boys - Kevin Spooner, left, Bart Dueck and Byron Stanley Committee members Emma Tymm-Nash, left, and Laurie Oseen School alumnus Steve Basin and wife Annette Parents Karen and Andrew McCredie

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May 2015 Events Calendar

For a full list of events please visit www.WestVancouver.com and www.NorthVancouver.com

Caulfeild May Day

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM MAY 9 Join the merchants of Caulfeild Shopping Centre for their annual celebration of May. The centre is located off Exit 4 of the Upper Levels Highway, at 5375 Headland Drive, West Vancouver.

There will be stage entertainment all day, pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, the Olde Caulfeild fire truck, face painting, a coffee garden, collector cars, a dunk tank, a beer garden, pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, buskers and entertainers for all ages. There will also be a maypole dance!

Shipyards Night Market 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM - FRIDAYS MAY 1 - SEP 25

Every Friday night, the Wallace Mews Shipyards in North Vancouver is transformed into a vibrant night market! Located moments from the Lonsdale Quay, this event is a short, fifteen minute SeaBus ride away from downtown Vancouver.

It’s going to be a great day at the club, so feel free to come on down for some bowls, beverages and BBQ. Activities for the kids, face painting, sponsor tents, great food and lots of laughs.

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM JUN 6

MAY 29 - MAY 30

This annual event takes place in West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. It will be a funfilled day of activities and festivities for the whole family.

With over 100 years of community sprit, this family day and gala are always enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

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Opening day is right around the corner and we are having a Community Open House!

West Vancouver Community Day

Lynn Valley Days

Saturday’s Parade at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM is followed by the exhibitions and the carnival.

The parade starts from Karen Magnussen Arena. Stake out your spot along the parade route, along Lynn Valley Road to Mountain Hwy. The parade ends at Lynn Valley Park, where the celebrations continue. There will be a full day of entertainment and family fun, including a car show, games, rides and races.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM MAY 9

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Friday night is the always popular gala featuring cocktails, dinner and dancing under the big tent with two live bands.

West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club Opening Day BBQ

This free event features fun for the whole family. Starting at 5 PM, come down and have dinner in our hot food alley where we have over twenty food trucks serving up local savoury and sweet favourites. After dinner, take a stroll through our artisan and farmers market where you will find all kinds of must have, handmade and locally grown items.

Each year, Community Day has a theme that engages and captivates the many participants and thousands of spectators.

This year’s theme is Into the Future.

There is a running race (The Ambleside Mile), the parade and the main event at Ambleside Park. westvancouver.ca/calendar/community-day

Lastly finish off the night by having a cold one in our outdoor beer garden located across from the stage where we have live music all night! www.northshoregreenmarkets.com

Submit your events online anytime at www.WestVancouver.com www.NorthVancouver.com or call (604) 926-9293 to inquire about event sponsorship

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