Transportation Referendum: A public information session Learn more about the upcoming referendum and the key elements of the plan that will affect North Shore residents Wednesday, March 11, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca
Capilano Universe March Lecture: Capilano Library is hosting a Capilano Universe Lecture on the topic of building connections with Vietnam hill tribes Wednesday, March 11, 7-8:45 p.m. at 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration not required but seating limited. nvdpl.ca
One-on-one Technology Assistance: Sign up for a half-hour of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media and more Wednesday, March 11, 3-4:30 p.m. at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Register at 604-929-3727 x8168
The Ultimate Traveller: A series of travel talks accompanied by photographs with world traveller Peter Langer Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Schedule: Discovering the Beauty of India, March 11. $15 per session. 604-925-7270 ferrybuildinggallery.com
Parkgate Men’s Singers: A casual barbershop-style singing program March 12 and April 1 and May 6, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Lyrics and music for popular songs, mostly from the ’40s and ’50s, will be provided along with piano accompaniment. Registration required. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca
5 Days for the Homeless Campaign: A nationwide campaign to raise awareness about homeslessness and at-risk youth runs until March 13 at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Donations of clothing, nonperishable food items and personal hygiene products can be dropped into the donation box by the main entrance on campus, or at Hollyburn Family Services Soceity, 255 West 1st St., North Vancouver. 5days.ca
One-on-one Technology Assistance: Sign up for a half-hour of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media and more Friday, March 13, 1-4 p.m. at Capilano Library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Register at 604-987-4471 x8175.
Norouz Festival: A free spring celebration Sunday, March 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. There will be live and DJ music, local and international folk dance, kids arts and crafts, face painting, artwork from local artists and more.
Healthy Heart Clinics: Make an appointment for a one-on-one 45-minute consultation with a London Drugs pharmacist and get an assessment of the likelihood of developing heart disease March 11, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at 2032 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver (604-980-3661) and March 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Park Royal North, West Vancouver (604-926-9616). $20. londondrugs.com/healthyheart
Soul Power Healing: Join certified soul healer and teacher Sara Baker to learn self-healing techniques Wednesday, March 11 and 25, 7 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave. West Vancouver. Admission by donation. 604-928-7781
Stuffies Storytime: A special storytime, including songs, stories, felts and rhymes, for all stuffed toys and their firends of all ages Wednesday, March 11, 10:30-11 a.m. at Capilano Library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver.No registration required. nvdpl.ca
Tag Meeting: Teen Advisory Group is a forum for West Vancouver teens to have their say in teen collections and programming Wednesday, March 11, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
Lego Madness: Play, create and experiment with Lego Thursday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. For children aged five to 12. No registration required. nvdpl.ca
Library E-books and Online Resources: Grades 5 and up are invited to learn how to access e-books and online resources on computers or tablets Thursday, March 12, 2-3:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Register at nvcl.ca. 604-998-3450
Liights, camera, action! Fun with iMovie: For ages eight and up, be in front of the camera or behind the scenes to create an exciting movie trailer using iMovie Thursday, March 12, 2:30-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. westvanlibrary.ca
Pajama Storytime: Bring a teddy bear and wear your pajamas for a fun evening of stories and songs by the fireplace Thursday, March 12, 6:45-7:15 p.m. at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. All ages welcome. No registration required. nvdpl.ca
DIY Animated GIFs: Plan, stage and execute mini scenes to be animated into GIFs using an open-source software Thursday, March 12, 4-5:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. For teens in Grades 7 and up. Register online. nvcl.ca
A House for Hermit Crab Black Light Puppet Show: Presented by the Ecology Centre Puppeteers, Hermit Crab has found the perfect house but its a fixer-upper, Friday, March 13, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Suggested donation $2 per person or $5 per family. Space is limited and seating is on first come basis. 604-990-3755
Learn About Birds of Prey: Meet and learn about birds of prey from the Orphaned Wildlife Society (OWL), a local organization that rescues and rehabilitates owls and raptors Friday, March 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
Open Gaming For Teens: For Grades 7 and up, drop in to play Wii, PS3 or board games Friday, March 13, 2-5 p.m. and Saturday, March 14, 2-3:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Bring a favorite E- or T-rated game or play one provided. nvcl.ca
Getting To Know Dementia: Learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, how changes in the brain affect behavior, the different types of support available and how to begin planning for the future Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in North Vancouver (exact location will be given upon registration). This is an introductory workshop suitable for family members or friends of someone with a recent diagnosis or for anyone wanting to learn about dementia. Registration required. 604-984-8347 [email protected]
Capilano Flower Arranging Club: Join Irantaj Zargarpour, teacher of Sogetsu Ikebana and Western Flower Arranging, for a demonstration on parallel and line designs Wednesday, March 11, 7:15 p.m. at Delbrook Rec Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.
Seed Starting: seeding for success Learn how to start a vegetable garden indoors and get a head start on the growing season Saturday, March 14, 10-11:30 a.m. at Loutet Farm, 1400 Rufus Ave., North Vancouver. $8.25 eventbrite.ca
