Drop-in Book Club: A new club will start Wednesday, Oct. 19 and meet every six weeks through June from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Interested participants can pick up a copy of the first meeting's book at the library's information desk and from then on books will be distributed at the end of each meeting for the following month's discussion. Dates and books to be discussed: Oct. 19, A Visit from the Goon Squad; Dec. 7, Room; Jan. 11, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks; Feb. 22, The Sentimentalists; April 4, Freedom; May 16, Just Kids and June 27, The Imperfectionists. Info: www.nvcl.ca or hschiller@cnv.org.
Table Matters: A North Shore discussion about urban agriculture and sustainable food sys-tems will take place Friday, Oct. 28, 1-5: 30 p.m. at Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. Learn about budding North Shore food projects. Free. Registration required by Oct. 19 at www. tablematters2011.eventbrite. com. Info: 604-904-6482 or margaret.broughton@vch.ca.
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. 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.
Going Digital - How to Use Library E-books: A free information session to learn how to search for and check out e-books Thursday, Oct. 20, 7-8: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl.ca or 604-998-3450.
Big Book Sale Fundraiser: The Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library will host a sale on Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Oct. 23 noon-4 p.m. at
Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Books and audio visual materials prices range from 50 cents to $2. On Sunday everything is half price and a bag of books can be bought for $3 or a box for $6. Sale proceeds will provide book prizes for children's reading programs.
Getting to Know Your Neighbours and Your Neighbourhood: Have fun while connecting with fellow Lower Lonsdale residents Saturday, Oct. 22, 1-4 p.m. at Quayside Village Co-housing, 510 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Many representatives from local com-munity groups will be available to provide helpful information about what they have to offer. Music and light refreshments will be offered. Info: Camilla, 604-990-8021 or lcamundsen@ shaw.ca.
Pumpkin Patch Fun: Cypress Park school will hold a fall celebration Saturday, Oct. 22, noon-4 p.m. at 4355 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Admission: $20 per family which includes two pumpkins, pony rides, bouncy castle and face painting. There will also be carnival games, a bake sale, food, cupcake decorating and more.
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