Carson 40th Reunion: Former Carson Graham members of the grad class of 1971 are invited to the upcoming 40th year reunion. The reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Lucas Centre. Go to www. carsongrad71.myevent.com for more info and to register.
Mastering Your Digital Point and Shoot Camera: A beginners course that will cover basics such as settings and use of flash Oct. 11 and 13, 7-9: 30 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Bring your camera and manual. Fee: $60. Registration: 604-9257270. For more information go to www.ferrybuildinggallery.com.
Meet Your Mayor: Drop in to the Lynn Valley library's fireplace area for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton Tuesday, Oct. 11, 9-10: 30 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check www.nvdpl.ca for updates as dates and times may be subject to change.
Genocide Survivor Yannick Tona will share his story about the horrific consequences of discrimination, prejudice and intolerance to encourage young people to take action against genocide Wednesday, Oct. 12, 11: 30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Cedar Building, Room 148 at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
The Ultimate Traveller: A series of travel talks on faraway places with photographs by world traveller Peter Langer will take place on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Schedule: Oct. 12, The Himalayas - Nepal and Tibet; Oct. 19, India - The North; Oct. 26, India - The East; Nov. 2, Sri Lanka and Nov. 9, India - The South. Fee: $15 per session. Registration: 604-925-7270.
Canadian Federation of University Women - North Vancouver: CFUW is a national organization committed to improving women's status and human rights. The club meets on the second Thursday of the month, September to May, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Marylou Coyle, geologist and pilates instructor will speak on physical and mental unity and well-being at the Oct. 13 meeting. Info: 604-990-8372 or www.cfuwnvwv. vcn.bc.ca.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library will hold their bi-annual sale Oct. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. There will be a pre-sale for members on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 8: 30 p.m. Info: www. westvanlibrary.ca/support/ friends_library.php.
Sibling Rivalry: A parenting seminar presented by counsellors Colleen and Patti Drobot Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver Fee: $15. Limited free child minding and light beverages will be offered. Registration: 6049836350 or www.northvanrec. com.
Bottle Drive: Handsworth secondary music department will hold a bottle drive on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students will be collecting from houses in the Handsworth area from Paisley Road to Grouse Mountain between Mosquito Creek and the Capilano River. Leave refundables in a visible location. For more information email [email protected] or call 604-551-0050.
Eek-O Friendly Costume Swap: Bring a costume to swap or donate to support the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre and take any costume you need Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lavish & Lime, 272 East First St., North Vancouver. Both kids and adult costumes are welcome along with accessories. There will also be colouring and face painting.
Homelessness Action Film Night: A showcase of two films that highlight homelessness Saturday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Homeless advocate Judy Graves will be a guest speaker and share her experiences of working with the homeless. Men's socks and underwear will be collected for the North Shore Outlook Shelter. Info: www. covechurch.ca or www.mtseymourunited.com.
Malambo Grassroots Fundraiser: A scrabble/bridge and duplicate bridge fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 1: 30 to 5 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. There will also be a Zambian crafts table with handmade items for sale, refreshments and a silent auction. All funds raised will go towards Malambo Grassroots initiatives. Info: www.malambograssroots.ca.
Pumpkin Fest: An old fashioned community harvest festival will take place Oct. 15 and 16 in West Vancouver. On Saturday there will be a family golf tournament from 11: 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gleneagles and a Girl Guides and Scouts campfire and sing-along at 6 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre Plaza, 2121 Marine Dr. followed by a community dance. On Sunday there will be a variety of activities and workshops at the community centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.pumpkinfest2011.org.
Pumpkin Fest Dance: An inaugural dance will take place Saturday, Oct. 15, 6: 30-11: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. There will be live music from the Adam Woodall Band, appies and desserts. Drink tickets: $7 each or three for $20. Admission is $25 for one person, $40 for two and $50 for the whole family and can be purchased at 6049257270. Childminding available by donation.
Pumpkin Patch: Lynn Valley elementary will hold a fair Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 3207 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. There will be games, food, prizes and face painting.
Pumpkin Patch: Lynn Valley preschool will hold a fundraiser and open house Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3220 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. There will be a haunted house, cookie decorating, live snakes, face painting and more.
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