The Volunteer Program Check-Up

Presenter: Lindsay Baker Time: 2PM-4PM Cost: $20 members | $30 non-members Info: http://volunteerconnections.net/festivals-events Registration: http://ashtos.wufoo.com/forms/community-volunteer-connections-and-avrbc-present/ Evaluate the effectiveness of your volunteer program against 14 organizational standards. Identify your strengths and weaknesses as well as potential opportunities and areas that need more development. Use this objective assessment tool to build a business case for additional staff, […]

Volunteer Recognition

Presenter: Carol Dixon Time: 10AM-12PM Cost: $20 members | $30 non-members Info: http://volunteerconnections.net/festivals-events Registration: http://ashtos.wufoo.com/forms/community-volunteer-connections-and-avrbc-present/ When a tea, no matter how lovely, doesn’t work anymore. Carol is one of our favourite presenters. You won’t want to miss her straightforward and practical ideas delivered with a pinch of humour!

Risk Management Strategies for Volunteer Involvement

Presenter: Clare O’Kelly Time: 10AM-12PM Cost: $20 members | $30 non-members Info: http://volunteerconnections.net/festivals-events Registration: http://ashtos.wufoo.com/forms/community-volunteer-connections-and-avrbc-present/ In this workshop we will discuss possible liabilities that should be considered in your volunteer program and explore preventative measures that will help you minimize risk. We’ll look at time-tested procedures that will help Ensure that your volunteers will be […]

How can we become a more united and inclusive community?

The North Shore, like other Lower Mainland communities, attracts people from all over the world. In recent decades, significant Chinese, South Asian, Persian and Filipino populations have settled in the area, with many forming cultural communities alongside what previously existed. Join us an our expert panel as we discuss how can we make the most […]

Acoustic Jam with "Fowlie and Friends" (Every Thursday)

Hear some of the great talent North, West Vancouver and Lions Bay offers! Please join Fowlie and Friends every Thursday night at Hugos Eagle Harbour at 6:30-9:00pm. All ages. Bring your instrument and get ready to play a couple of songs! Sign up is encouraged in advance at: info@karenfowlie.com

West Vancouver Police Chief Peter Lepine Retires

Michael Smith, mayor of the District of West Vancouver and Chair of the West Vancouver Police Board, confirmed the retirement of Chief Constable Peter Lepine today. “I thank Chief Constable Lepine for his 5 years of service to the West Vancouver Police Department, the citizens of West Vancouver, and his 35 years of service to […]

Pat Metheny Unity Group

The Cap Jazz Series is proud to present the Pat Metheny Unity Group at the Vogue Theatre on Monday, March 3 @ 8 PM. With over 20 Grammy awards to his name and a new album, Kin (←→), just released, legendary jazz guitarist, Pat Metheny and the Unity Group will make their Vancouver debut. With […]

Fibre Arts

The walls and halls of West Vancouver Memorial Library are covered in fibre arts this month, inspired by the exhibition TEXTILES at the Library. The exhibition features the work of more than 20 Vancouver fibre artists, working in a variety of media and techniques, and showcases both the quality of work being done in the […]

Exclusive Meet and Greet with Hillary Clinton in Vancouver

WestVancouver.com, NorthVancouver.com and CatherineBarr.com, in cooperation with the Vancouver Board of Trade, have been given special permission to give away an exclusive VIP Meet and Greet opportunity for the upcoming Hillary Clinton event on Wednesday March 5, 2014 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. You’ll also have your photo taken with the former first lady and […]