Pitch-In BC: Registration is now open to get involved with this year's campaign to pick up litter in the community from April 21 to 27. Registration: pitch-in.ca or 1-877-PITCHIN. Groups wanting to receive free Pitch-In week bags for their project must register by March 15.
CoolDrinks: A casual gathering to connect and inspire community members interested in taking action on climate change will meet Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6: 30-9 p.m. at the Café for Contemporary Art, 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Guest speakers will discuss climate change and what will happen to the shores with rising sea levels and what we can do to adapt. Fee: $10 which includes snacks. Registration: [email protected]. Info: coolnorthshore.ca.
Parenting Lecture Series: Parenting specialist Christopher Burt will give a series of lectures about issues that affect parents of preschool, elementary and teenage children. The Problem With Discipline (K-7) will take place Wednesday, Feb. 27, 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 office@ harel.org.
Public Info Session on Higher Energy Standards for Buildings: The community is invited to attend a session to learn more about new energy standards and provide comments and feedback Wednesday, Feb. 27, 4-7 p.m. at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 West 14th St.
The Ultimate Traveller - European Journeys: A series of travel talks accompanied by photographs with world traveller Peter Langer Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Schedule: Cruise through Central Europe, Feb. 27; Impressions of the Balkans, March 6; Impressions of Turkey, March 13 and Impressions of Malta, March 20. Fee: $15 per session. Registration: 604-925-7270.
Cultural Plan 2013-2023 - Creative Spirit North Vancouver: The Arts Office invites the public, the arts and cultural community and creative industries to an information and input session Thursday, Feb. 28, 4-6 p.m. at Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration: info@ artsoffice.ca. Info: artsoffice. ca.
Introduction to Facebook: Learn how to set up a profile, add a picture, find friends and family and control content and privacy settings Thursday, Feb. 28, 3: 30-4: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. No registration required. Info: nvdpl.ca.
Technology Class: Learn how to get started with Library to Go e-books Thursday, Feb. 28, 2-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required: 604-925-7405. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
Gleneagles 10th Anniversary: In celebration of its anniversary, Glenagles Community Centre will have a week of fun and activities March 1-8 at 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Schedule: March 1, 10: 30 a.m., official celebration; March 1, 7 p.m., Grade 6/7 dance; March 2, 7 p.m., adult dance with Wunderbar; March 7, 5-6: 30 p.m., Rockridge zone choral concert and March 8, 5: 30-8 p.m., family fun night birthday celebrations. Info: westvancouver.ca/
Me to We Fundraiser: Argyle secondary students Rebecca Knight and Sarah Breakey will hold a fundraiser during Lynn Valley United Church's Friday Night Live event March 1, 7 p.m. at 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. There will be entertainment with improv actors AddLibretto and Celtic music by Reeltime as well as a silent auction and refreshments. Funds raised will go to the Me to We Foundation and towards the girls' trip with the foundation to Kenya to help build a school. Admission by suggested donation of $10.
Digital Media Youth Expo - Explore Your Passion: Learn about educational and employment opportunities in digital media Saturday, March 2 from noon to 4 p.m. at Argyle secondary, 1131 Frederick Rd., North Vancouver. There will be demos, workshops, presentations and postsecondary booths. Info: dmacademy.ca.
Carving Connections Legacy Pole: The story of Gwaii Haanas is being carved into an ancient red cedar to celebrate the unique relationship between the Haida Nation and the Government of Canada. Carver Jaalen Edenshaw will explain how his design represents the connections between the land, sea and people of Haida Gwaii Sunday, March 3, 2 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr.
International Women's Day: Celebrate the achievements of all women around the world Sunday, March 3, 2 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Naomi Yamamoto, Homa Mojiri, Dee Dhaliwal, Alicja Tesorowski and Sara Eftekhar will share their stories of how they reached their goals and became successful. Registration: 604-696-1121 or [email protected].
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