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The Beginning - cont’d. There have been many outstanding graduates from the West Vancouver Schools. A 50*1* Anniversary Party held in 1977 was attended by graduates from 1927 on. There are literally thousands who have achieved success from the quiet beginning in 1911 to our present day. Something New in the West Vancouver Museum Enduring Traditions installation picture by Urbanpictxrres.com - 2007 Stituyntm Enduring Traditions Historic and Contemporary Squamish and Coast Salish Art. - Until August 31s*» 2007 Enduring traditions explores the artistic expression of the Squamish and Coast Salish people who utilize unique Coast Salish design elements and composition to create striking masterworks. This exhibition brings together both historic, contemporary artworks, photographs and offers an opportunity to appreciate treasured objects, some on public display for the first time. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4:30p.m. For information phone 604-925-7179. West Vancouver Museum 680 - 17**^ Street, West Vancouver, B.C. Enduring Traditions Lecture Series from 6:3Qpm at the Museum. May 23’^‘^ - Jennifer Kramer A Contemporary Salish Vision: The Art Of Xwa lack tun (Rick Harry) June 13*h â€"Karen Duffek Value and Valuing: Northwest Coast Art Today July 4*^ â€" Aaron Nelson-Moodv Footprints of Our Ancestors Upcoming Public Programs information West Coast Modern Home/Garden Tour June 30‘*’ â€" 9:30 to 12:00pm and 1:30 to 4:00pm West Coast Home/Garden Tour Reception 4:00pm to 5:00pm Page 6 tCont’d. next columnl Upcoming Public Programs - cont’d. Summer Art Weeks July 16‘" to 20th (age 6 - 8) - July 23rd to 27th (age 6 - 8 ) July 30‘** to August 3"^^ (age 9 - 12) Dancing Traditions - Scottish Country July ll*^** , 25‘^’, August 8‘'’ & 22"^. Each session from 7:30pm First Nations Cuisine July Id**’ - 11:30 to 1:30pm. Wearing Traditions Clothing of The Northwest Coast-July 28-1:00 to 3:00pm. Tea and Tour at The Gertrude Lawson House July 19‘^ - 2:00 to 3:30pm. August 10^’' - 2:00 to 3:30pm. Japanese Tea Ceremony August IS^J* - 2:00 to 3:30pm. Contact Kiriko Watanabe, Assistant Curator, at 604-925- 7179 for more information and to register in advance for these programs. West Vancouver Fire Services Museum & Archive Society - Courtesy of Pamela Friedrich The West Vancouver Historical Society recently made a donation to the West Vancouver Fire Services Museum & Archive Society in their efforts to build a permanent home for the vintage fire trucks, equipment, tools and archival material they have been accumulating since 1986. The group’s treasures have been a traveling exhibition, moving from fire hall to fire hall for nearly two decades. Until now, the Jeep and trucks have been stored at different fire halls in the municipality, which was creating a shortage of parking space. With some municipal funding and equal parts fundraising, the former firefighters cleared the land and built the storage building for the three antique fire engines - all popular attractions at local parades, especially among children and autophiles. Pamela Friedrich and Bonnie Kyle on behalf of the Historical Society attended the very successful Open House for the Fire Museum and Archive Society on October 7*^^, 2006. The event was on the grounds and inside the new building behind No. 4 Fire Station at 965 Cross Creek Road in West Vancouver. Several dignitaries, including our acting Mayor, Vivian Vaughan, and our local MLA Joan McIntyre attended and were invited to speak at the event. Many of the firefighters at the new building site today, including Tom Bell, Rick Titcomb, Howard Moody and director Aime Lehouillier vividly remember when the red Jeep was used by the (Cont’d. page seven)