Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, May 12 and 26, 1: 152: 15 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Tech-savvy teens will help with questions about computers, mobile phones, PDAs and other high-tech devices. Info: nvcl.ca.
Pro-Life Vigil: An annual Mother's Day vigil Sunday, May 12, 2-3 p.m. at Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver. For more information, call 604984-9094.
Canadian Workplace Culture: North Vancouver City Library is offering a free interactive workshop for internationally-trained new Canadians Wednesday, May 15, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. at 120 West 14th St. Registration is not required. Info: nvcl.ca.
A Mother's Day Fashion Show and Tea will take place Wednesday, May 15, 1: 45 p.m. at Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. There will also be live entertainment. Tickets: $8. Info: silverharbourcentre. com or 604-980-2474.
West Vancouver Historical Society will hold its annual general meeting Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Speakers from the fire museum will be featured at the meeting.
Handsworth Grad Class of 1973: A 40th reunion will take place Saturday, May 18, 5-11 p.m. at Cheers restaurant (upstairs), 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. Tickets: $30, includes appetizers. Payment can be made out and sent to: Handsworth Grad 1973 40th Reunion, 270 East 10th St., North Vancouver, B.C., V7L 2E1. Info: Pat Comey, [email protected].
Parenting Lecture Series: Parenting specialist Christopher Burt will give a series of lectures about issues that affect parents of preschool, elementary and teenage children. Troubled Teens - Difficult Conversations will take place Wednesday, May 22, 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].
Tech Connect: A drop-in presentation about online legal resources Wednesday, May 29, 7-8: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Learn how to go beyond Google to find authoritative legal information. Info: nvcl.ca.
Technological Class: Introduction to Learn about apps Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info and registration: 604-9257405.
Book Lover's Roundtable: Share your favourite books and add to your list of must reads Thursdays, May 30 and June 27, 3: 30-4: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
Tech Connect - Genealogy Resources: Learn about Ancestry Library Edition and start discovering your family tree at a drop-in presentation Wednesday, June 12, 7-8: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca.
BC SPCA encourages penny donations to help animals in need. The West Vancouver SPCA will collect donations (rolled pennies are preferred) at 1020 Marine Dr. Info: spca.bc.ca.
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 Cap-ilano Mall, 201-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. For more information, call 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.
Computers at the Library: North and West Vancouver public libraries offer free ongoing computer classes. For information, dates and locations, visit nvdpl.ca, nvcl.ca or westvanlibrary.ca.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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