Page 10 News from the Vlf'esf Vancouver Museum & Archives uamh i$9s West Vancouver Museum & Archives Exhibitions & Events March - May 1995 Birds of Prey: An Exhibition of the Owls of Canada March 7 - April 13 Featuring sixteen owl species native to Canada with mounted specimens and sound. This superb traveling exhibition is produced by the Royal British Columbia Museum, with assistance of the Museum Assistance Program. ♦ Owls Slide Presentation Wed, March 22, 7:30 pm by Kevin Bell, Director of Lynn Canyon Park Ecology Center. Free. Please pre-register at Museum, 926-9254. West Vancouver's Cultural Facilities: An Historical Tour An insiders look at historic Klee Wyck, The Ferry Building Gallery, Silk Purse, and the Gertrude Lawson House, home of the West Vancouver Museum & Archives. ♦ Wednesday March 15, 9:00 - 12:00 noon Lead by Cathy Matheson, Supervisor of Cultural Services, and Jacqueline Gijssen, Curator of the Museums & Archives. Tour begins at the Museum & Archives, and participants must register in advance by calling 926-3266. Fee: $10. Donation Thank Yous Effie Sutherland & Margery Andrews, library books, Anne Mitchell, sheets for wrapping exhibit cases in storage; and Barry Macintosh, roll of plastic. Juvenile Common Barn Owls, (Tyto alba) The Sporting Life: Summer Recreation in West Vancouver 1910-1950 Opens May 2, 7:30pm Featuring the costumes and equipment from the adventurous early years of West Van. From hiking and camping in the 1910s, Dundarave regattas in the 20s, golfing at Capilano in the 30s and the avid fishermen of the 40s, this exhibit looks at the fun side of life in e£o*ly West Vancouver. ♦ Sporting Costume Slide Presentation Wed, May 17, 7:30 pm by co-curator and costume historian, Kerri Ward. Note: Many thanks to those who responded to our request for sporting materials. We are still looking for more information and artifacts from pre-1950 Tennis and Badminton. Please call the Museum at 926-9254 if you can help. West Vancouver Museum & Archives 17th & Esquimalt 926-9254 NOW Birds of Prey: Owls of Canada SHOWING March 7 - April 13, 1995 Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12:00noon to 4:30pm (closed Sunday & Monday) The Museum will be closed for Easter and exhibit installation April 14 - May 1 The West Vancouver Museum & Archives are operated by the District of West Vancouver Parks and Recreation Dept.