Saving Lives One Penny at a Time: The Lions Gate Gogos, which supports the Stephen Lewis Foundation, has collected $7,127.51 in pennies since 2008 and would like the public's help to reach a goal of $10,000 before the penny is withdrawn from circulation. Donations can be dropped off until June 30 at the following locations: Seymour Art Gallery, Highlands Cleaners, The Red Tulip Gift Gallery, Village Fish Market and North Shore Smile. Information or pickup: [email protected].
Why Did My Mother Save This? Join clutter coach Anna Camporese for tips and ideas on how to survive while helping parents with the downsizing process Thursday, April 26, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-987-4471.
Fire Services Recruitment Information Session and Open House: The North
Shore municipalities will host this event for potential candidates Saturday, April 28, 1-3 p.m. at the District of North Vancouver Fire Training Centre, 900 St. Denis Ave. Fire services personnel and municipal staff will be on hand to provide information on the role of firefighters, qualifications required and steps in the application process. Info: www.cnv.org/careers, www. dnv.org/careers or www.westvancouver.ca/careers.
Better Food - Better World: A free Earth Day celebration Sunday, April 29, noon at the Ethical Kitchen, 1600 Mackay Rd., North Vancouver. There will be gardening activities for kids, building backyard bird feeders, planter projects, live music and a community lunch made with 100 per cent organic and Canadian ingredients.
Snacking Secrets: Learn how to plan healthy snacks that preschoolers will eat (without ruining their dinner) Wednesday, May 2, 7-8: 15 p.m. at Grand Boulevard preschool, 520 East 20th St., North Vancouver. Fee: $10 per person. Registration required: karen. [email protected].
Drop-in Book Club: The club will meet Wednesdays, every six weeks through June from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Books will be distributed at the end of each meeting for the following month's discussion. Dates and books to be discussed: May 16, Just Kids and June 27, The Imperfectionists. Info: www. nvcl.ca or [email protected].
Your Child's Sexual World is Bigger Than You Think: A parenting workship with a presentation on "Love, Sex and Good Relationships" Friday, May 25, 7-9 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $15. Free child minding will be available. Registration: www. northvanrec.com.
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