My Favourite Things Photo Contest: North Vancouver Museum and Archives will hold a social media "show and tell" until May 15 in conjunction with their latest exhibit "Made in B.C. - Homegrown Design." Submit images of your favourite things and explain why you love them via Facebook, Twitter or email. Info: www.northvanmuseum.ca.
Technology Class: An Introduction to Facebook and Twitter Tuesday, April 10, 2-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr.
Computer Class - Press Display, Mango Languages: A free demonstration-style class Thursday, April 11, 7-8: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Learn how to read newspapers from around the world and how to take online language courses. Registration not required. Info: 604-998-3450 or www.nvcl.ca.
Canadian Federation of University Women - North Vancouver: CFUW is a national organization committed to improving women's status and human rights. The North Vancouver club meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., September to May, at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. The April 12 speaker will be Gail Hunt, teacher, author, quilt-maker and currently the builder of a "green" house, who will speak on building a home to grow old in. Info: 6049801274 or www.cfuwnvwv.vcn. bc.ca.
Deep Cove Bookworms: A book club that meets the second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. in a private home will hold its next meeting April 12. New members welcome. Info and location: [email protected] or 604-980-4011.
Join Jane: Drop by the fireplace area at Lynn Valley library for informal one-on-one chats with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite Thursday, April 12, 10-11 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
West Vancouver Friends of the Library Book Sale will take place April 13 and 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. There will be a friends only pre-sale Thursday, April 12, 68: 30 p.m.
The Norse Myths: An adult storytelling weekend will take place April 13 and 14, 7: 30 p.m., April 14, 10 a.m. and April 15, 10: 30 a.m. at Vancouver Waldorf school, 2725 St. Christophers Rd., North Vancouver. Listen to tales of Viking gods told by 25 professional storytellers from near and far. On Saturday evening there will be a Norse feast. Admission for the entire weekend (including feast) is $45 with adjusted rates for partial participation. For tickets or more information email [email protected].
Your Child's Sexual World is Bigger Than You Think: A parenting series with a presentation on "How to Talk to Your Kids About Sexuality" Friday, April 13 and on Friday, May 25 the topic will be "Love, Sex and Good Relationships."
Workshops will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $15 per session. Free child minding will be available. To register visit the website at www.northvanrec. com.
Collectibles and Antiques Sale: The elegant, the unusual and forgotten treasures will be for sale Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m.-noon at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont
Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: churchoffice@highlandsunited. org.
Fitness for Families: A fundraiser for Family Services North Shore will take place Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lynn Valley Village, Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway, North Vancouver. A family-focused event with face painting, a boot camp class, massages, craft table and more.
Starry Nights - Black and White Gala: A fundraiser for the Sutherland family of schools Saturday, April 14, 7 p.m.-midnight at Sutherland secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver. There will be a live band, food, silent auction, games and door prizes. Admission: $40. Info and tickets: www.starrynights.sutherlandnetwork.org.
Orienteering and Outdoor Skills: Learn orienteering and outdoor exploration skills Sunday, April 15, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. at Capilano River Regional Park, North Vancouver. Test your abilities on activities to prepare you for outdoor adventures. For ages 10 and older. Fee: $8/$4.25 or $21.25 for a family. Registration required: 604432-6359. Info: www.metrovancouver.org.
Spirituality of Wine: A social gathering, bible study and wine appreciation class April 15, 7 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Fee: $25 per session. Registration: 6049872114 or [email protected].
Canadian Federation of University Women - West Vancouver Branch is an organization committed to improving women's status and human rights as well as offering fellowship and professional contacts. Meetings are the third Monday of every month, 7 p.m. at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. David Ley, Canada research chair of geography, will talk about gentrification at the April 16 meeting. New members welcome. Info: 604-925-8445 or www.cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca.
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