TALKS/FORUMS

Philosophers’ Cafe — Finding Our Way Home

Is housing to be considered a basic utility for all, or a market commodity for a few? With Moderator Randall MacKinnon. • West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. • Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m.-noon • Free, westvanlibrary.ca

Boom or Bust(ed) — Real Estate on the North Shore

Emilie K. Adin, North Van City’s Deputy Director of Community Development, presents local real estate issues. • West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. • Sept. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. • Free, westvanlibrary.ca International Approaches to Prostitution: Germany, Sweden & Canada This panel will discuss the impact of the different approaches to prostitution adopted by Sweden and Germany. Speakers will also examine Canada’s new prostitution law with a focus on Vancouver. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. • Free, eventbrite.ca to register, 604-872-8212

Libby Davies: Reflections on a Life in Politics

Libby Davies has a long and storied history working in East Vancouver politics and community organizing. In conversation with Am Johal and Jackie Wong to talk about her political and community organizing work over 40 years in East Van. • Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St. • Sept. 21, 7 p.m. • Free, registration required, sfu.ca/sfuwoodwards/events

Searching the Past: Locating History and Treating the Whole Child: The ASD to ADD Revolution

Dr. Berne discusses possible causes and promising therapies to help children and adults who have received a diagnosis of Autism or Attention Deficit Disorder. • Banyen Books and Sound, 3608 W. 4th Ave. • Sept. 21, 6:30-8 p.m. • Free, banyen.com/events/berne-2016

Object Knowledge: Inside the MOV’s Collection

An insider’s perspective of the Museum of Vancouver’s collection, presented by Curatorial Associate Jillian Povarchook. • Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St. • Sept. 22, 7 p.m. • $15/$11, museumofvancouver.ca, 604-736-4431