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2026
January
In this issue:
- Message from the Board Chair – Joanne McKenna
- Share your feedback for a chance to win!
- Lunar New Year Celebration with Newcomers
- Free Family Day Activities
2025
November
In this issue:
- FREE Pancake “Brickfast” with Santa
Saturday, December 6, 9-11 a.m. - Build community, buy a brick.
Give the gift of community by purchasing a personalized engraved brick at the West Van Community Centre. - Donation Drive – Winter Care Kits
Until December 15, donation bins will be located at the West Van Community Centre - Give back to your community centre!
Pay it Forward
In this issue:
- November 15 is National Philanthropy Day, a moment to celebrate generosity and the power of giving. It is a wonderful opportunity to pay it forward, support your neighbours, and give back in any way you can.
October
In this issue:
- FREE Community Forum: Navigating a strained healthcare system
November 4, 6pm at the West Van Seniors’ Activity Centre. - PumpkinFest 2025
A huge thank-you to our community, sponsors, and volunteers. - Give back to your community centre!
Special PumpkinFest Issue
In this issue:
- PumpkinFest is this Sunday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Free public swimming, public skating, drop-in gymnastics and access to the fitness centre.
- Give back to your community centre!
September
In this issue:
- PumpkinFest advance tickets on sale now! Secure your pony ride and petting farm tickets.
- We’re seeking a new Board member with experience in finance and investment planning
- Wrap-up celebration for the participants of (SWEAP), funded by EWV
- The Purple Chair Campaign shines a light on the hidden impacts of overdose
- Invest in an engraved commemorative brick to honor someone special.
- An Enhance West Van membership is required prior to registering for programs at the WVCC.
August
In this issue:
- PumpkinFest advance ticket sales starting Wednesday, September 10 at 9 a.m.
- Final call for PumpkinFest Sponsors – please contact Jodi Weiderick,
- We’re seeking a new Board member with experience in finance and investment planning
- Register for fall programs at the Community Centre, Aquatic Centre, and Ice Arena.
- Active Rehab: Cancer Thrivers Program starts up in September
- Invest in an engraved commemorative brick to honor someone special.
July
In this issue:
- Thank you to the many community members who attended the council presentation for the Skate Forward initiative.
- PumpkinFest! Save the date – Sunday October 5th.
- Final call for PumpkinFest Sponsors.
- New EWV-funded Nordic Ski Machine in the Fitness Centre.
- Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) Program.
- Invest in an engraved commemorative brick to honor someone special.
June
In this issue:
- Show your support for ice sports in West Vancouver
- Community-minded businesses – be a sponsor for PumpkinFest 2025
- Download Annual Report 2024
- Introducing our Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 year.
- Blackout Theatre Camp for newcomer children
- Summer camp inclusion program
- Summer activity registration starts on Thursday, June 19.
May
In this issue:
- Show your support for ice sports in West Vancouver
- Notice of Annual General Meeting on May 29 at 6 p.m.
- Buy a Brick Campaign
- Give back to your community centre!
April
In this issue:
- Last chance to register – Forum on Wildfire Preparedness
- Give back to your community centre!
March
In this issue:
- Join us for our April community Forum on Wildfire Preparedness
- Enhance West Van donor reception
- Survey Results: seasonal registration times
- Hockey lessons for kids on the autism spectrum
- Leave your Legacy – one brick at a time!
- Give back to your community centre!
February
In this issue:
- The Boom Booms – A Concert for Community
- Keep the Flame Alive!
- Send us your 2010 Vancouver Olympics photos!
- BC Family Day weekend – free fun for the whole weekend!
- Live! Music Series
- Enhance West Van supports newcomers
January
In this issue:
- Message from the Board Chair – Peter Katevatis
- Live! Music Series – celebrate Lunar New Year
- Indigenous culture workshops
- Our donor wall is waiting for your name
- Enhance West Van membership