New Rock Choir Impromptu is a community choir with a difference. They sing classic and contemporary rock, pop and Motown songs and operate on a drop-in basis. There is no need to have any musical experience. The group meets each Thursday night at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gathering from 6:30 and singing from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $10. 604-613-6842 impromptumusic.ca
Lonsdale quay farmers' market Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 25 at 123 Carrie Cates Court. Market includes conventional and organic produce, jewelry, photography and more. The Oct. 18 market will include a scarecrow contest with judging at noon. For more information visit artisanmarkets.ca
Ambleside farmers market Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 26 in the 1500-block of Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver. Market includes herbs, bread, organic and traditional produce, French crepes and more. The Oct. 19 market will include a scarecrow contest with judging at noon. For more information visit artisanmarkets.ca
Bowen Island applefest Enjoy all things apple and more Sunday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Orchard, a five-minute walk from Snug Cove. Event includes afternoon tea, apple pie contest, live music and more. Free.
Hop into Hoopla TrTraining Sessions Learn how to stream or download movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks from Hoopla Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2-3 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca
Strata Educational Seminar Learn about proactive steps your strata can take to control premiums and all that is involved in a claim process Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. $10. Registration required. ccivancouver.ca/events/seminar-october14-2014
Let's Talk - Resolving Conflict Through Mediation A seminar for those looking for effective and economical ways to resolve conflict whether it involves family matters, strata conflicts, or complex commercial disputes Wednesday, Oct.
15, 7:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. 604-990-0098 [email protected]
North shore community foundation has opened the application process to North Shore community groups for more than $77,000 available in grants. Application forms are available at nscommunityfoundation.com. The deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 15. NE-ON-ONE Technology ASSISTAASSISTAASSISTAASSISTAASSISTAASSISTAASSISTANCECE Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader Wednesday, Oct. 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-929-3727 nvdpl.ca
Traffic and Transit - What's the Plan This keynote luncheon will feature TransLink's plan for improved transportation and transit in the Lower Mainland with a focus on specific future solutions for the North Shore Wednesday, Oct. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 138 Victory Ship Way,
North Vancouver. $65/$49. nvchamber.ca
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Getting started with library downloadable audiobooks Thursday, Oct. 16 2-3 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Learn how to use audiobooks with OneClickdigital. Online registration is available. westvanlibrary.ca
Keys to Job Search success A career expert will talk about the factors that increase the chance of success in job searches Thursday, Oct. 16 1:30-3:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. nvcl.ca
Persian Book club Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose Thursday, Oct. 16 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial library, 1950 Marine Dr. Participants must be fluent in Persian.
westvanlibrary.ca
West Vancouver air cadets 525 pathfinders are holding a bi-annual fundraiser Oct. 17-19. The cadets will be in uniform at various locations, including Park Royal, Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre, Ambleside and Dundarave. Money raised will go towards the program, which provides training and activities to youth.
Ancestry library edition tour A guide through the treasures held in Ancestry Library Edition by a genealogist Friday, Oct. 17 2-3:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
loutet farm pumpkpkin patch Bring the family to pick a pumpkin from the patch Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. Go on a farm tour, make apple cider and enjoy some family-friendly entertainment. Pumpkins cost from $5-$10. Cash or credit cards accepted. All proceeds support the Edible Garden Project's food security projects. ediblegardenproject.com
highlands gigantic flea market Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Highlands United Church, which is located at 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Includes collectibles, kitchenware, toys, kids books and more. highlandsunited.org
Genealogist in residence Sign up for a 40-minute consultation to ask a genealogist about researching family pasts Oct. 18, 19 and 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Oct. 22, 2-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, which is located at 1950 Marine Dr. Soup Tent InInitiative Members of the Sacred Circle of the Great Mystery Shamanic Society will be distributing hot soup and coffee for those in need on Monday, Oct. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at Waterfront Park (north side), North Vancouver.
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected]. To post online, go to nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
