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5th Annual PumpkinFest returns to West Vancouver Back this October for its fifth year, the West Vancouver Community Centres Society’s PumpkinFest fall festival will be the biggest yet.

PumpkinFest has quickly established itself as an important part of our community, bringing families together much like the old-time country fall fairs it is modeled after - and raising over $140,000 for the Society in the process.

With its back-tobasics theme, the festival brings families together to share experiences today’s kids often miss – like sitting on an antique tractor, learning how great-grandpa made rope, petting cuddly farm animals and even learning how to milk a cow.

There’s a traditional Home & Harvest show

and competition, where proud locals show their best canning and baking, their biggest sunflowers and their fanciest handmade quilts. There’s an artisan market, an art show and sale, and a very busy “Family Zone” with all sorts of fun and creative activities for kids.

Even though many of the exhibits and the entertainment – PumpkinFest has three separate stages – are of the modern age, they are all put on by members of the community, just like the fall fairs of old. The local police, fire, ambulance and emergency services people will all be on site with interactive exhibits, and like any good fall fair there will be lots to eat.

So come on down, ride a pony, walk a pig, grab a hot dog and see what’s going on.

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Entertainment Schedule

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Main Stage Katie B & The Buzz 10:00 am Celtic Ensemble 10:40 am West Vancouver Youth Band 11:40 am Groove & Tonic Set 1 1:30 pm Awards 2:10 pm Groove & Tonic Set 2 2:30 pm Patio Stage Scarecrow Scramble Celtic Junior Ensemble Dance Pl3y

11:15 am 12:30 pm 1:10 pm

Acoustic Stage A mix of talented buskers - Schedule at the stage SAC Seniors’ Activity Centre The Londoners 1:00 pm Lily Lee Spirit Room Scottish Dancers 1:30 pm Admission, entertainment and most activities are free or by donation.

Tickets ($2 each, available on site) are required for: Pony rides 2 tickets Petting farm 2 tickets Photo booth 1 ticket Button making 1 or 2 tickets Food & beverages

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Sponsored by Onni Contest & show for the best crafts, baking, veggies & canning

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Fountain Food Court Pizza by Panago + Happy Water Hot Dogs by Tiddlycove Lions Club Pulled Pork Sliders by Windsor Meats Popcorn & Cotton Candy by Kiwanis Club Ice Cream & Coffee by Lottie’s Gelati Stand Coffee & Cookies by Bean Around the World Seniors’ Activity Centre Licensed Cafeteria & Patio BBQ by SAC Cafeteria Pumpkin Bistro Skewers & Salads by Philippe Segur Catering Craft Beer by Bridge Brewing

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MYSTERY SUSPENSE PANEL Join Mauro Azzano, Robin Spano and Sam Weibe as they share their latest novels and writing experiences Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca

PLEASURE FAIRE WALKING TOUR Join former Presentation House Gallery director Bill Jeffries on a walking tour of a former counter-culture community in North Vancouver and to reflect on the impact of the 1972 Pleasure Faire Sunday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Free.

Teens, adults and seniors welcome. nvma.ca ST. FRANCIS DAY PET BLESSING Everyone is invited to bring along their furry, feathery or scaly friends (pets) to worship and for a blessing at the St. Francis Day service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 at St. Stephen’s Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver.

604-926-4381 DEMOCRACY CAFE WORKSHOPS Nonpartisan community conversations about Canadian democracy Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration encouraged. westvanlibrary.ca

FALL ADULT ART CLASS A non-instructional program titled Life Drawing will be offered Wednesdays, Sept. 30-Nov. 4, 7-9:30 p.m. at Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver. $75.

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PERFECT POISE Fiona Smith, associate director at Goh Ballet Academy, introduces students to basic ballet poses at Gleneagles elementary last spring.

Registration opens Oct. 1 for the afterschool Goh Ballet Academy Dance Program being offered at Gleneagles. Visit sd45.bc.ca for more information. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN DEEP COVE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB will resume classes with a free “Bring a Friend Night” Tuesday, Sept.

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Beginner and intermediate classes continue every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. at Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School, 420 Seymour River Place,

North Vancouver. 604929-2866 DEMOCRACY CAFE WORKSHOPS Nonpartisan community conversations about Canadian democracy Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration encouraged. 604-983-6350 myparkgate.com

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ARTISTS FOR KIDS OPEN HOUSE A 25th anniversary celebration with hands-on art making activities and an opportunity to explore the latest exhibition Thursday, Oct. 1, 3:30-5:30 at the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. gordonsmithgallery.ca NETWORKING AND LEARNING The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will present Michel Falcon, a customer and employee experience consultant, who will talk about six ways to leverage

customer experience to grow business and employees Thursday, Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m. at BlueShore Financial, 1080 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. $20/$15. nvchamber.ca TASTE OF THANKSGIVING Taste seasonal bites from classics to foodie favourites Thursday, Oct. 1, 5-8 p.m. at Whole Foods Market at The Village at Park Royal. $10. All proceeds will support Pauline Johnson elementary.

DEJA VU VINTAGE MARKET More than 30 vintage vendors will be selling furniture, home and garden decor, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, home baking and more Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Pipe Shop at Shipbuilders’ Square, Wallace Mews Road and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver. $5 admission. dejavuvintagemarket.com Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com. To post online, go to nsnews. com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

Lots of winners at PumpkinFest CONTESTS FOR ALL AGES AND INTERESTS

The Home & Harvest competition at PumpkinFest is always a hit, just as similar events have been popular since the days of the old fall fairs.

With 24 categories of crafts, kitchen and garden skills, Home & Harvest has something for everyone.

But PumpkinFest also offers many more ways to try your skills on event day.

New this year is the Scarecrow Scramble, an event that promises to be as entertaining as it is fun for the participants. Presented with bare stands and a big box of surprise clothing and miscellaneous “stuff ” contestant teams will have 15 minutes to create their masterpiece, with judging immediately after.

Scarecrows Two scarecrow contests this year: a “do ahead” and a “scramble”. Get your team together and email us for details. pumpkinfest@westvancouver.ca

Family Zone Races Races, crafts and fun activities all day for the kids.

Garden Competition Bring or email photos of your garden project; the best one gets a fall cleanup valued at $500 from The Great Canadian Landscaping Company. pumpkinfest@westvancouver.ca

Scavenger Hunt Find the Scavenger Hunt tent on the map, start there, follow the clues and collect your stamps for a prize.

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