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WINTER 97 WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM & ARCHIVES EXHIBITIONS Closes April 10 ^est Vancouver COLLECTS! Part 2 Experience the passion of collecting through the eyes of local West Vancouver residents. Alongside the Museum & Archives’ founding Lawson family, photography and school collections, newly featured community collections include an impressive selection of Coast Salish baskets, a fascinating assortment of early twentieth century work related technologies and a variety of items from the Guides of West Vancouver, who are celebrating their 75th anniversary. SPECIAL EVENT February 16 VvbstWxxxNcr r^deum A Ard>ivcs Antiques & Collectible! The Identification & Core Show A Fundraiser for the North and West Vancouver Museums & Archives. 1:00-4:00pm West Vancouver Seniors Centre, 695-21 St Street, WV. Back by popular demand. North Shore antique dealers and the professional staff of the museums & archives will advise on your heirlooms and treasures. Watch for advertisements and r^istration coupons in the North Shore News. Participants must preregister: fee $ 10, maximum of 2 items per participant. The support of North Shore antique dealers and the North Shore News is gratefully acknowledged. Opening April 22 EXHIBITIONS FIRE! A History of Fire Fighting in West Vancouver 7:00 pm Reception Featuring collections from the West Vancouver Fire Services Museum & Archives Society and offered in partnership with the Society and the West Vancouver Fire Department. This exhibit highlights the growth and development of fire services in our community, changes in technology and the changing role of the firefighter. At the North Vancouver Museum see FIRE! The history of fire fighting as it developed in the province of BC and watch for special events throughout the summer as the three North Shore fire departments role out their historic and modem vehicles into your cojn-munity. FIRE! at the North Vancouver Museum & Archives opens April 10th. FIRE! INFORMATION West Vancouver Museum & Archives 680 17th Street, at Esquimalt West Vancouver, BC V7V3T2 925-7295 phone 925-5915 fax Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12:00 noon - 4:30pm Archives Hours Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00 noon - 4:30pm Wheelchair Access Museum galleries are fully wheelchair accessible. Archives research can be arranged by appointment. Gift Shop Featuring a variety of nature and history books and sp>edalty gifts by North Shore artists. Group Tours & School Education Programs Tours of the Museum exhibits, the historic Gertrude Lawson House, and educational programs for schools and other groups are available through advance booking. Please call 925-7295.