FALL 97 WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM & ARCHIVES EXHIBITIONS Ooses October 31 F/RE! A History of Fire Fighting in West Vancouver 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. Opens Chapman Lxmd November Surveying: 90 Years of Land Development in West Vancouver PROGRAMMES & EVENTS 18 From early land surveys and work for logging operations to the development of the British Pacific Properties, this company and family business has grown along side the development of the community. Offered in partnership with Chapman Land Surveying Ltd this exhibit highlights the development of surveying in West Vancouver and the changes in tools and technology of the trade. CHRISTMAS SALE November Museum Gift Shop 25 to 29 Visit the Museum Gift Shop for a variety of specialty items from unique books to crafts, art works and jewelry by local artisans. Sept 25 Sept 27 Oct 4 & Nov I Get to Know Your House 7:00 - 9:00pm Have you ever wondered when your home was built? Or who lived there prior to yourself? This workshop will highlight where can conduct your research and what types of documentation you can consult when researching your home. Fee: $16.05. Pre-register, 925-7270 Lawson Creek Forestry Walk 10:00 - 2:00pm Join forester and historian Hugh Johnston for a forestry heritage walk of the Lawson Creek area. Bring a lunch and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Rain or shine. Meet at the trailhead, 10am sharp on the west side of Pinecrest Bridge on Pinecrest Drive. You can pick up a detailed map of the area at the West Vancouver Museum & Archives (680-17th St. & Esquimalt). Fee: $7.50. Pre-egister, 925-7270 Victorian Santas 9:00am - 4:00pm Suzanne Turner & Dianne Johnson will lead this workshop on making your own Victorian Santa. This is a perfect gift or addition to your Christmas decor. Fees include all supplies. Bring your own glue gun & luncdi. Limited space. Fee $ 125. Pre-register, 925-7270. *Note» pre-registration for all courses begins September 13. Call 925-7270. cont. over.. VfcstWxxxMsr pssa Hjnun A ArdMi INFORMATION West Vancouver Museum & Archives 680 17th Street, at Esquimalt West Vancouver, BC V7V3T2 925-7295 phone 925-5915 fax Gallery Hours Tuesday - Saturday 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 specialty 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.