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FALL 98 WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM & ARCHIVES EXHIBITIONS to Sept 20 Chapman Land Surveying: 90 Years of Land Development in West Vancouver This fascinating display chronicles the development of West Vancouver as well as the development of surveying tools and technologies. Oct 6 to Dec 18 Klondike Gold L'Or Du Klondike This bilingual exhibition tells the story of the Gold Rush from the point of view of miners, First Nations as well as the popular press. An exciting component of this exhibit is the CD-ROM “Discovery” game which combines historic and contemporary documents to examine the Klondike experience. Come celebrate the centennial of the Klondike Gold Rush! Nov 24 to Nov 28 SPECIAL EVENTS Christmas Gift Shop Sale Visit our Gift Shop for a variety of specialty items from unique books to crafts by local artisans. Items in stock include a beautiful selection of hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, paintings and gift cards by distinquished local artists. PROGRAMS & EVENTS SEPTEMBER Preserve Your Photos & Paper Materials Thursday September 17, 1998 7:00 - 9:00pm This workshop will help you preserve your most precious things through the use of proper storage conditions and conservation supplies. Bring in your own family photo albums for hands-on experience! Fee: $ 16.05 #161 Lawson Creek Forestry Heritage Walk Saturday September 26, 1998 10:00am - 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 Dr. Fee: $7.50 #224 OCTOBER Tracing your Family Tree Saturday October 10, 1998 1:00-3:00pm Are you curious about your family’s lineage and origins? Tracing the history of your family and ancestors can be a little daunting but it is a very rewarding undertaking. This workshop provides the necessary suggestions and tips that will get your genealogical research off on the right start. Fee: $ 16.05 # 144 BC Museum of Mining Thursday October 15, 1998 9:00am - 4:00pm Begin this day of mining history with a tour of the Klondike exhibit at the West Vancouver Museum & Archives. Then join us for a trip to the historic Britannia Beach Mine where we will pan for gold and have a tour of the mine site. Price includes all admission fees. Wear sturdy shoes as the tour involves walking through a former industrial site. Please bring a lunch. Fee: $26.75 #792 Introduction to the Internet Thursday October 15, 1998 7:00 - 9:00pm If you are new to the internet or just starting out, attend this workshop to learn about the various features of going on-line. New or casual users are recommended for this workshop. Fee: $ 16.05 #151 INFORMATION West Vancouver Museum & Archives 680 17th Street, at Esquimalt West Vancouver, BC V7V3T2 925-7295 phone 925-5915 fax Gallery Hours Tuesday - Saturday 12:00noon - 4:30pm Archives Hours Tuesday & Wednesday I2:00noon - 4:30pm Wheelchair Access Museum galleries are fully vy/heelchair 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 Lavy^on House, and educational programs for schools and other groups are available through advance booking. Please call 925-7295.