Realtors Care Blanket Drive: The 17th annual drive will run until Dec. 5 across the Lower Mainland. Real estate offices will act as drop-off depots for gently used blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothing, coats, new socks and underwear for men, women and children. Realtors will pick-up, sort and deliver the donations. For a list of drop-off locations go to www.blanketdrive.ca.
Carson Graham's Global Initiatives class will host a Mardi Gras themed games event on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m. at the Balmoral Campus, 3365 Mahon Ave., North Vancouver. The event is a fundraiser for their humanitarian trip to Vincente Guerrero, Mexico this upcoming March. Food and drink will be available for a low cost and admission is by donation ($5 recommended).
The North Shore Theatre for Children is looking for adult actors for the upcoming puppet show Tina and Ted. Auditions are on Dec. 4 and 8. To book an appointment send your resume and headshot to: [email protected] attention Nora.
Table Matters: A North Shore discussion about urban agriculture and sustainable food systems was recently held and a follow-up meeting will take place Monday, Dec. 5, 6: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Rd. Info: margaret. [email protected].
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 Tuesday, Dec. 6, 9-10: 30 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check www.nvdpl.ca for updates as dates and times may change.
Drop-in Book Club: The club will meet Wednesdays, every six weeks through June from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Books will be distributed at the end of each meeting for the following month's discussion. Dates and books to be discussed: Dec. 7, Room; Jan. 11, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks; Feb. 22, The Sentimentalists; April 4, Freedom; May 16, Just Kids and June 27, The Imperfectionists. For more information visit www.nvcl.ca or hschiller@ cnv.org.
Introduction to E-Readers and E-Books: Learn about the Kindle lending program, e-readers on the market and library e-books Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10: 30 a.m.-noon in the Welsh Hall at the West Vancouver library, 1950 Marine Dr. No registration required.
An Open House for the Lynn Valley Underpass will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7, 5: 30-7: 30 p.m. at Sutherland secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver. The public is invited to share their thoughts and suggestions on designs being considered for the pedestrian and bicycle facilities at the Lynn Valley Road/Highway 1 Interchange. Info: www.cnv. org/lynnvalleyunderpass.
Deep Cove Bookworms: A book club that meets the second Thursday of the month will hold their next meeting Dec. 8, 7-9 p.m. in a private home. New members welcome. The group chooses the books; primarily fiction (both classic and modern). Email [email protected] for location and info.
Join Jane: Drop in to the Lynn Valley library's fireplace area for informal one-on-one chats with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite Thursday, Dec. 8, 10-11 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Author Reading: The second installment of North Vancouver City Library's local author series will take place Wednesday, Dec. 14, doors open at 6: 30 p.m. for refreshments and the program begins at 7 p.m. at 120 West 14th St. Andrea Winterbottom and Ed Griffin will read from their respective books on teaching creative writing to prisoners followed by a question and answer period. For more information visit www.nvcl.ca or hschiller@ cnv.org.
Computers at the Library: North and West Vancouver public libraries offer free ongoing computer classes. For more information, dates and locations, visit www.nvdpl.ca, www.nvcl.ca or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
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