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 Monday, Dec. 10, 9-10: 30 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check nvdpl.ca for updates as dates and times may be subject to change.
TransLink Public Consultation: TransLink is looking for public comments on plans to change several bus routes on the North Shore and will hold a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11, 4-7: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Check proposed route changes and submit comments online at translink.ca.
Choosing a Tablet or E-reader: Learn about tablets and e-readers and how to select the right one for your needs Thursday, Dec. 13, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. The session will include hands-on demonstrations. Free. Registration required: 604-929-3727.
Technology Class: An introduction to e-books and e-readers Thursday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required: 604-9257405. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
Technology Class: Learn how to get started with Library to Go e-books Thursday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required: 604-9257405. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
North Vancouver City Library Holiday Hours: The library will be closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1. On Monday, Dec. 24 it will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Monday, Dec. 31 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: nvcl. ca.
Book Launch: Janet Pavlik will give a presentation on the new book Echoes Across Seymour Sunday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. at the Blueridge Community Association meeting at Blueridge elementary, 2650 Bronte Dr., North Vancouver. Info: deepcoveheritage.com.
Parenting Lecture Series: Parenting expert Christopher Burt will give a series of lectures about issues that affect parents of preschool, elementary and teenage children. Promoting Peer Social Competence with Preschoolers will take place Wednesday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. at the North Shore Jewish Community Centre, 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Admission: $35 per couple, $20 per person. Info and registration: 604-925-6488 or [email protected].
Change for Change: As Canada bids farewell to the penny, you can donate your pennies and change to The North Shore Disability Resource Centre by dropping them off at 3158 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Call 604-985-5371 for pick-up.
Pitch Your Pennies for Good: The North Shore Community Resources Society is collecting pennies, rolled or not. They can be dropped off at the community resources office in Capilano Mall, 201-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604985-7138.
Stamp Collection Fundraiser: The Order of the Eastern Star is collecting used postage stamps. Stamps can be dropped off at the reception desk at the North Shore News, 126 East 15th St., North Vancouver. The fraternal organization uses money from the sale of stamps to purchase medical supplies to make and provide dressings for cancer patients throughout the province. - compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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