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 » URARV - f?’’'-JI issa HISTORY-ONICS VOL. 16 NO. 1-*-......XEBRUARY 1998 -- THE NEWSLETTER OF THE WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Full Slate of Events Set for Heritage Week, Feb. 15 - 22 West Vancouver Heritage Achievement Awards at Museunij Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2pm This years National Heritage Week promises to be a fun and interesting affair; with a variety of exciting events planned for the week of Feb. 15-22. Whether you explore the great outdoors or prefer a quiet evening at one of the local restaurants hosting heritage dinners^ you will find something of interest. The Museum & Archives kicks off celebrations Feb. 15 at the West Vancouver Senior Activity Centre at 2 pm with their popular and entertaining Antiques & Collectibles, The Identification and Care Show. So, dust off those family heirlooms or odd artifacts that have stumped you over the years and have an expert offer an opinion. Watch the North Shore News for sign up information and registration forms. As always, a highlight of the week \vill be the presentation of the West Vancouver Heritage Achievement Awards, presented to individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the heritage of our community. Take note, in order to coincide with the National event, the Historical Society has changed its General Meeting date to February 18. You will find a schedule of Heritage Week events in the Museum & Archives insert included with this issue. For more information on Heritage Week events, look for informational flyers at the Library and other municipal buildings or phone the Municipal Hall, 925-7236, or the Museum & Archives, 925-7295. NEXT GENERAL MEETING /tu Will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 7pm in the Activity Room of the West Vancouver Senior Activity Centre, 695 21st Street, (entrance to parking off Fulton Avenue, between 21st & 22nd) FEATURE PRESENTATION ‘A Trip Around the Sound* North Shore author Doreen Armitage will be Guest Speaker at our February 18 meeting. Her recently published history of Howe Sound and Whistler is a colourful account of the first peoples, early European explorers, the miners and other newcomers who came to farm and log the Howe Sound valleys and slopes. Doreen Armitage's interest in Howe Sound was developed over 25 years of boating, hiking and exploring wilderness areas of the region. Her presentation will include slides and readings from her book Around the Sound, which has been highly acclaimed by reviewers such as Peter Newman and John Goodman. Look forward to the Wednesday, Feb. 18th Meeting. It will be a dandy! Important Change - Next General Meeting Wed., Feb. 18-7 pm Senior Activity Centre PHOTO: CHRIS J.LEGER Author Doreen Armitage See Book Introduction on Page 3 WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Current Exhibition 680 17th Street, Tel 925-7295 - Fax 925-5915 Gallery Hours Tuesday.- Saturday. 12- 4:30 pm Chapman Land Surveying: 90 Years of Land Development in West Vancouver â€" Plan to Make this Exhibition Part of Your Heritage Week â€"