BCAA's Great Battery Roundup: In support of Environment Week in Canada, the British Columbia Automobile Association will collect used automotive batteries until June 19 and arrange for them to be properly recycled. Batteries can be dropped off at any Fountain Tire location throughout the province. BCAA will also pick up used automotive batteries from homes and offices located within the Lower Mainland free of charge. Info: www.bcaa. com/greatbatteryroundup.
UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program: Low income individuals can seek free legal advice at clinics at the North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. It will be open Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. until Aug. 17. To book an appointment call 604-822-5791.
Learn to Fish Program: The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. will offer classes for families every Sunday (excluding July 1) until Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at Rice Lake in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver. Learn techniques, etiquette and basic fish biology. Gear will be provided. Participation by donation. Registration required: 604-504-4716. Info: www.gofishbc.com.
Philippine Days Festival: An exposition of Philippine arts and culture will take place June 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Waterfront Park, North Vancouver. This year's theme will focus on honouring seniors, aged, veterans and elders. The family event will feature a kid's zone, Filipino cuisine and shopping. Info: [email protected].
Soapbox Derby: The community is invited to cheer on children ages 10-12 who have designed their own soapboxes and will be racing Sunday, June 10, 10 a.m.-noon on Carnation Street between Berkley Road and Emerson Way, North Vancouver. Info: 604-724-1581.
Library to Go: Learn how to get started with e-books Tuesday, June 12, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration: 604-925-7405. Info: www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Parkgate Poets Present: Read your poetry aloud or listen to the work of local poets Wednesday, June 13, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-929-3727.
Computer Training - Introduction to Meetup: Learn how to find groups in your community where you can meet other people who share similar interests, from hiking to starting a new business Thursday, June 14, 11: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3727.
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