On behalf of SFU Renewable Cites. LVCA is sharing with you the Housing Solutions Lab – a project that explored housing opportunities for older adults interested in home sharing, secondary suites or laneway houses. The final products of the lab are all available through Seniors Housing Navigator resource website.
Continue reading25th Annual Arts in the Garden
Arts in the Garden hosted by North Van Arts is an annual outdoor community event based on the North Shore. A perennial favourite for art and garden lovers everywhere. Gardens and all variety of artists will be positively blooming and workshops will help everyone to grow their talents!
This year it takes place this coming Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, bringing visual artists, musicians, performers, and workshops to ten outdoor spaces across the North Shore.
This event is an encounter of people and is in its 25th year running. Hosted on the last weekend of May, Arts in the Garden has been bringing arts to garden spaces across the North Shore since 1999. The event has been expanding and changing ever since its creation, gradually adding a minimum of two visual artists in each garden, and live music throughout the full event weekend. In 2021, the online event expanded to include performance arts, engagement activities, and workshops. Each of these elements were brought into 2022’s in-person event, along with Feathers and Fungi, a workshop series hosted at Maplewood Flats in partnership with Wild Bird Trust of BC.
All Arts in the Garden locations are listed on the webpage panels linked in the menu, or through the ‘read the event guide’ tab below. Garden pages include parking and transporation information.
The Event Guide: https://issuu.com/katherinegc335/docs/aig2024-brochure-single It is online only.
Most garden spaces have an entry fee of $5 cash. West Vancouver Memorial Library, Harmony Garden, Loutet Farm and Maplewood Flats have entrance by donation. Children under the age of 12 can enter for free.
$35 Garden Passes are available for purchase online or at CityScape Community ArtSpace (335 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver) in advance of the event, or at each garden venue during the event weekend. North Van Arts members get a 10$ discount on the garden pass. Call 604-988-6844 for more information.
PREPARE FOR THE WEEKEND
Bring Cash: Garden entry fees and donations are cash only! Some artists and performers will be selling their work at the event, so bring cash and your card so that you are prepared to make a purchase.
Look for Signage: Each garden will be marked by a tent hosting one or two volunteers ready to greet you.
Locations and ticket details here:
https://northvanarts.ca/events-exhibitions/arts-in-the-garden-2024-2/
We’re on Instagram!
ANNOUNCEMENT
LVCA is on Instagram!
Follow us and see more of what we do at here at Lynn Valley Community Association.
We’ll have exciting posts to share with you, so make sure you won’t miss out on anything.
Click the link below and check it out! Don’t forget to follow 
https://www.instagram.com/lynnvalleyca
We’re also on Facebook so make sure you like our page to keep up to date with events and news in our community. https://www.facebook.com/lynnvalleycommunityassociation/
As you know, LVCA is a volunteer run organization so there might be a learning curve. *smile* If you’re proficient at social media and know your way around, we’d love to have you on the team.
New Housing Legislation Info Sessions
The following is an extract of
https://www.dnv.org/community-environment/new-provincial-housing-legislation
In November 2023, the provincial government passed legislation intended to increase housing supply and improve affordability in all B.C. municipalities.
Continue readingEggs-citing Easter Fun! Saturday, March 30th
Hop along to the Lynn Valley Village on Saturday, March 30th, between 10am and 12pm for some Eggs-cellent Easter Fun with the Lynn Valley Community Association.
LVCA invites you to join us for some free family fun and games. Put your best sleuthing skills to work and ‘get cracking’ with a scavenger hunt… prizes for all!
Colour an Easter card that will be collected and distributed to a senior in our community. Take home an Easter craft and be amazed by our roving magic show!
Arrive early for a special Easter storytime starting at 10:15am in the Community Room.
Come chick it out!
And the 2023 Winner is …
With the last ornament packed away. lights wrapped, carpets rolled up and
the stands and sand bags tucked away for another year, we finally get down to
the challenging task of counting the ballots and announcing a winner for Best
Overall Tree.
This year we introduced an online voting option. As with everything ‘new’, there’s always a learning curve so thank you so much for your patience!
The Parade of Trees once again extended onto the plaza at Lynn Valley Centre and we were thrilled to welcome new participants!
We know you’ve been eagerly awaiting the results so without further ado,
here they are . . . *drumroll please*
Best Tree Overall: Sitka Coast Construction
Honorable Mention: Silver Harbour Seniors Activity Center
Best School Tree: Boundary Elementary School
And a special mention to St. Clements with their ‘Building Community Spirit’ Theme. Your theme encapsulated what LVCA is all about.
A special thank you once again to our Partners: (click on the name to be directed to their websites)
Great Canadian Landscaping Company
North Vancouver Recreation and Culture
RONA: BH Allen Building Center Ltd.
Lynn Valley Village Absolute Landscaping And to you, our “You + One” Shining Stars, your generosity is duly noted and so appreciated!We were thrilled to support the Spectrum Mothers Support Society and the work they do in our community.
Our thanks to this great team who stepped up to chip up the trees onsite with our donation going to Scouts Canada. Davey Tree Expert Company, we love you!
A special thank you to Gillian Konst and Stefanie Donohoe for their dedication, tireless energy and incredible positive energy for making it all come together. And a big thank you to all of you who pitched in to make this event come together – our sponsors and volunteers. It takes a community to make events like this a success. PS Let us know if you want us to save you a tree for next year!Vote for Your Favourite Tree!
It’s that time again! LVCA and over 70 sponsors have transformed Lynn Valley Village and the Bear Plaza into a magical display of lights and decorations!
This year we have our voting online. It’s a simple google form with the businesses, organizations and individuals that have sponsored a tree in the LVCA 13th Annual Parade of Trees listed for you to vote.
The trees are listed in alphabetical order with their corresponding number. Choose that ONE tree that you feel captures the holiday spirit.
For your vote to count, you need to submit your name and a valid email address. PLEASE only vote once.
Visit the Parade of Trees, explore the creative decorations and themes and from now until December 24th, you can vote for your fave. We’ll be announcing the winners in the new year so stay tuned!
Voting Link: https://lvca.ca/2023-parade-of-trees-voting-form/
Kids! Want a fun activity? Download our “Parade of Trees Scavenger Hunt Activity Sheet” and follow the clues to find the tree that matches.
Dogs, People and Parks
In keeping with the guidance in the Parks and Open Spaces Strategic Plan 2012, the North Vancouver District is working to continue developing guidelines for parks and trail planning that promote safety and enjoyment for all.
They have heard many comments and requests from the community that relate to dogs in District Parks. Along with a desire to create new opportunities to recreate with dogs in parks, they also hear about conflicts relating to interactions with dogs, waste management, environmental concerns and more.
The District wants to hear from you whether you are a dog owner or not.
This survey will take about 15 minutes to complete all sections. Most questions are optional so you don’t have to answer every question, however, click through to the end of the survey to ensure your responses are submitted.
Deadline DECEMBER 5TH.
13th Annual Parade of Trees is Coming!
Although it might seem early, a successful event requires a lot of work months in advance so we have been busy preparing for our 2023 Annual Parade of Trees and now it’s YOUR turn!
Continue readingEXTENDED TO OCT. 1ST! Bookmark Design Contest
There’s still a chance to have your creation in books around Lynn Valley!
Create a bookmark with what you love the most about Lynn Valley.
Use crayons, paint, pastels and your imagination!
Winning designs will be distributed at the library.
How to enter:
- Bookmark design should be 21x9cm in dimension (8×3.5 inches)
- Scan and email your entry to lynnvalleyca@gmail.com or
- Put it in an envelope and drop it off at 3171 Mountain Highway on or before OCTOBER 1ST, 2023
Remember to include your name, age, and a way to reach you.
EXTENDED!
CONTEST CLOSES 5PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2023.
By submitting your entry you agree to have your design reproduced, shared and distributed for all to enjoy!