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SUMMER 97 WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM & ARCHIVES EXHIBITIONS FIBE! A History of Fire Fighting in West Vancouver m m' Ongoing to Oct 31 From its beginnings, the West Vancouver Fire Department was completely staffed by volunteers. Brigades were established in local mercantile districts and volunteers were alerted to fires by the whine of an air raid siren. But as West Vancouver grew and fighting fires became more complex, professionally trained fire fighters were needed. Offered in partnership with the West Vancouver Fire Service Museum & Archives Society and the West Vancouver Fire Department, this exhibit highlights the growth and development of fire services in West Vancouver and through some fascinating collections, examines the changes in fire fighting technology. At the North Vancouver Museum & Archives see FlBEl The history of fire fighting as it developed in the Province of BC. Photo: Cautfeild Fire Hall, 1956 PROGRAMMES & EVENTS July July 12 August 8-17 August 14 July & August July & August Canada Day Come celebrate Canada Day and the Museum & Archives 3rd birthday. Citizenship photos and stories & Canada Day poster contest entries on display. FREE ADMISSION Hosereels & History Fascinating exhibit tour by Captain Tom Bell of the West Van Fire Department. Saturday, July 12 1:30-2:30pm Harmony Arts Festival Watch for concerts and artists talks at the Museum & Archives. Robert Banks & the Painted Machine Graphic artist Robert Banks talks about his passion for painting images of machines and fire trucks. Thursday, August 14 3:30pm Seniors Teas & Tours Come to the Museum & Archives for a tour of our current exhibit FIRE! and enjoy a cup of tea in our beautiful gardens. To book your group please call Carol at 925-7295 Kids FIRE! Programme Includes a tour of FIRE! with hands-on activities. To book your group or birthday party please call Susan at 925-7295. WstVbnocxMcr INFORMATION West Vancouver Museum & Archives 680 17th Street, at Esquimalt West Vancouver, BC V7V3T2 925-7295 phone 925-5915 fax Museum Gallery & Gift Shop Tuesday - Friday 12:00 noon - 4:30pm Archives Hours Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00 noon - 4:30pm* Summer Hours * June 24 - Aug 31 Museum Gallery & Gift Shop Tuesday - Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm Archives Tuesday & Wednesday 11:00am - 5:00pm Gift Shop Featuring a variety of nature and history books and specif' y gifts by North Shore artists Group Tours & Education Programs Tours of the Museum exhibit; the historic Gertrude Lavv^cn House, and educational programs for schools and other groups are available through advance booking. Please cal! 925-7295.