Local News – Front Porch Blog
Our Neighbourhood News: From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife
Hi there neighbours, and a very warm welcome to our blog, From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife.
Why do we call it ‘From the Front Porch’? Because that’s where the real news of a community is shared – on front porches and sidewalks, and in coffee shops and playgrounds. So sit down and stay awhile…. and check back regularly, so we can keep you in the Lynn Valley loop.
Visit here for musings on local life from our neighbourhood observer, Lynn O’Malley, and stories from our editor Robin Thorneycroft. Our realtors Jim Lanctot, Kelly Gardiner & Melanie Butchart bring news from the world of Lynn Valley real estate, and we have a range of guest voices from your local neighbours.
If you have any tidbits of interest, please send them along to our neighbourhood news-gatherer, Robin, at [email protected]. We can’t guarantee we’ll be able to post them all, but we’ll do our best to spread the word on this blog or on our Facebook site!
100th Lynn Valley Day a sunny success!
"This was, by far and away, the absolutely best Lynn Valley Day ever." So said an elder of the valley, who has been attending these annual affairs since the 1960s. And to judge by the comments we heard on Saturday and in the days that followed, she wasn't alone in ...
Friday Night Live crew celebrate a year of laughs
On Friday, June 1, the AddLibretto theatre sports troupe will once again throw some seemingly random questions out to the audience at Lynn Valley United Church. "What do people ask advice about?" might be one of the questions, or "What's something worth celebrating?" Within seconds, the off-the-cuff answers are used ...
No need to leave the Valley this weekend!
Be sure to get all your chores before Friday this week, because you won't want to miss a minute of the goings-on in Lynn Valley this weekend. We're confident the weather will cooperate, so get your calendar out and make note of the following! If you're one of the lucky ...
Meet our Mother’s Day contest winner!
In our recent Mother's Day contest, we asked LynnValleyLife readers to tell us the most important lesson they learned from their mother. We're happy to introduce you to Eryn Arnott, who wrote the following: "The best lesson I learned from my mom was how to love unconditionally. Although my mom ...
Take a walk on the wild side at Lynn Headwaters event
The 100th Lynn Valley Day shindig may be over as of Saturday evening, but the celebration of local heritage will continue on Sunday with an event at Lynn Headwaters Park. Wilderness At Your Doorstep gives people the chance to learn more about the mountain folds and forests that have shaped ...
Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge celebrates 100 years
BY TRICIA EDGAR: In 2012, Lynn Canyon Park is 100 years old. Let’s go on a walk through the trails of the canyon a century ago. If you’d visited then, what would you have seen? It’s a sunny day, and you decide to take the small rail car up from ...
“Book” some time for library sale
Another Library Book Sale is coming up on Lynn Valley Day weekend, which gives us a swell excuse to show you this great video from the last sale, filmed by local videographer John Durrant. We know it will make you want to come out to the library on May 25 ...
Can you take a ticket, run a ride, or tote a table?
We know you've been meaning to give Shirin a call and just haven't gotten around to it.... so now's your chance! Shirin is the busy soul in charge of matching volunteers to various Lynn Valley Day tasks. Events are often a lot funner (yes, we've decided that's a word) when ...
Kids invited to paint the town red (and blue, and green…)
Kids, get your crayons sharpened! There's a contest just for you this Lynn Valley Day, and since it's the 100th anniversary of this special community festival, we hope lots of you will get involved. Two of the colouring sheets honour the logging industry that put Lynn Valley on the map ...
Want a new book (or CD, or DVD)? Just ask!
FROM LYNN O'MALLEY: I'd seen the invitation so often, I'd long ago stopped seeing it. You know the one - the "Suggest a Purchase" button on the North Van Library website. Usually, I'm happy to have any excuse to purchase my own books, as my groaning shelves will attest. But ...
Help plan LV’s future – your health depends on it!
FROM THE EDITOR: Do you consider yourself an opinionated person? If so, this is the week for you! I can't remember being asked for my opinion quite so often. Between the North Van District Open Houses presenting the new Lynn Valley Town Centre proposal, to tonight's Healthy Communities Conversation Cafe, ...
Visions of the valley await your voices and views
There was quite a buzz around the boards set up near the Lynn Valley Mall centre court today, as district planners toured visitors around several graphic displays that gave glimpses into the future of Lynn Valley Town Centre. Since the Official Community Plan was approved last June, planners have been ...
Eat for Education! (Come on, it’s for the kids….)
Everyone loves a good excuse to go out to dinner - well, here's a GREAT excuse for you! The second annual Eat for Education has now come to the North Shore - specifically, to Lynn Valley. That means that a portion of food sales purchased on Wednesday, May 2nd at participating ...
Kids clean up at Earth Day event
FROM EVENT ORGANIZER JODY LABRIOLA: A BIG thank you to all who came out on Saturday and helped with our community garbage pick-up event. It was a success! We cleaned both fields for Argyle Secondary (and all around the school), Fredrick Road (between Mountain Highway and Fromme), Croft Road (including DNV laneways), Baird ...
Argyle students campaign to stamp out “R” word
BY DENISE NEWALL, STUDENT REPORTER: Argyle Secondary is constantly striving to make the school a safer and more welcoming environment for the entire student body. But now an Argyle club has taken that philosophy and created a campaign and Youtube video it hopes will benefit not just local students, but ...
Bob Rasmus takes pride in the Lions
FROM THE EDITOR: If you’ve attended a Lynn Valley community event any time in the past two decades, chances are you’ve crossed paths with a Lion – a certain Lynn Valley Lion, that is. Bob Rasmus is known to many as the former owner of RJR Contruction Management, a company ...
Start weekend with Easter breakfast
Planning your Easter weekend? It looks like we'll have a mixed bag, weather-wise, but either way we're encouraging you to get out and support some of our local events. Start your Saturday with a pancake breakfast put on by the Lynn Valley Lions as part of the festivities being offered ...
New programs starting in LV Community Room
Spring has sprung, along with a new round of rec commission programs in the Lynn Valley Community Room in Lynn Valley Village. Whether it's walking, dancing, martial arts, skipping or talks on street sense and nutrition, there's something for all interest groups. First classes in some programs start April 11, ...
LV realtor featured in fractional real estate story
We were delighted here at LynnValleyLife when local writer Gail Johnson asked our sponsoring realtor Jim Lanctot to share his experience in fractional real estate ownership. Her article was recently published in Yahoo! Canada's Finance section, and gives insight into the possibilities - and pitfalls - presented by the shared ownership of recreational ...
Finn’s friends have formed landmark charity
From Lynn O'Malley: There aren't many of us who can claim our lives have had the same immediate impact as that of a little boy named Finn. Finn Sullivan was a Lynn Valley lad - brother to Sarah and Baird, son of Patrick and Samantha - who was diagnosed with ...
Lego-lovers invited to ‘camp’
If you have a Lego enthusiast at home, they'll want to know about a special Lego Camp happening at Upper Lynn Elementary this spring. Starting April 5 and running every Thursday afternoon until May 10, the camp will have intermediate Lego crafters building new skills in construction and robotics. Details ...
New yoga and arts program for families
Families wanting to experience movement, creativity, music and yoga with their children will have the opportunity to try a new class offered in the program room adjacent to the kids' section in Lynn Valley Library. Megan Johnson of One Soul Yoga is offering a six-week Yoga and Arts programs for ...
Tuesdays with Morrie: live-theatre treat comes to Lynn Valley!
Lynn Valley United Church is thrilled to announce a special one-night performance of the critically acclaimed play by Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher, “Tuesdays with Morrie,” on Tuesday, April 3, at 7 p.m. Featuring the multi award-winning actor Antony Holland and local rising talent Joel Grinke, this story speaks of connection, loss and ...
LV artist exhibits work at district hall
Local artist lives a colourful life Lynn Valley artist Ishrat Khan has experienced a rich life, including immigrating to Canada from his native India in 1965. Yet another highlight will be the exhibition of his work in the District Foyer of North Vancouver District Hall, beginning with a reception on ...
Quiz: Who’s the patron saint of real estate?
If you answered Joseph, father of Jesus and husband to Mary, you're right. Here at LynnValleyLife, we discovered that today (March 19) is the traditional feast day of Joseph so thought we should mark the occasion with some interesting information (which may even help you sell your home!) Though it ...
Seniors to munch and mingle at Mollie Nye
BY ANDREA WINTERBOTTOM, Vancouver Coastal Health: For over 20 years the Congregate Meals Program, or “The Diners’ Club,” has been serving nutritious, affordable evening meals to seniors at four North Vancouver locations. Starting on Wednesday, April 11, this Vancouver Coastal Health program is expanding by offering lunches at Mollie Nye ...
Food scrap collection? Let’s lead the way!
FROM LYNN O'MALLEY: As of the first week of May, we Lynn Valleyites have the chance to step up and really prove ourselves. That’s when the North Shore Recycling Program is extending its weekly yard waste pick-up service to include food scraps. This is exciting news for the majority of ...
LV-TV brings tea to our desktops!
You've probably seen the sign up every year - "Heritage Tea at Mollie Nye House this weekend, 2 pm". How many of you have gone and checked it out? We know, life is busy; kids need driving and groceries need buying. But events like the tea are respite from the ...
How’s your thyroid these days?
You may already have met our local naturopathic physician, Dr. Sacha Elliot of Canopy Health, in our Merchant Profile section. Dr. Elliot has kindly sent us an article she's written for LynnValleyLife readers who may have questions about their thyroid, and what it does, and why you may want to ...
Argyle Cabaret Night turns 30
April 19 UPDATE from the organizers: Don't delay in getting your tickets for the 30th Annual Argyle Cabaret, 30 and Counting! This exciting event, happening on Friday, May 11th from 7 pm to midnight, is a major fundraiser for the Argyle Music Association. Tickets are available this Saturday, April 21st in ...
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