Drop in, Log in, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 10, 24, April 14, 28, May 12 and 26, 1: 15-2: 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.
CoolDrinks: A casual gathering to connect and inspire community members interested in taking action on climate change will meet Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6: 30-9 p.m. at the Café for Contemporary Art, 138140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. This interactive meeting will include speakers Warren McKay, president of Cool North Shore, and neighbourhood leaders Tarah Stafford and Barbara McMillan. Fee: $10. Includes snacks.
Registration: registration@ coolnorthshore.ca. Info: coolnorthshore.ca.
Ease Into E-Books: Learn the basics about library e-books at a free information session Wednesday, Jan. 30, 7-8 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration: 604-929-3727.
Parenting Lecture Series: Parenting expert Christopher Burt will give a series of lectures about issues that affect parents of preschool, elementary and teenage children. Promoting Peer Social Competence with Preschoolers will take place Wednesday, Jan. 30, 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].
Small Business Workshop: FocalPoint Business Coaching will host a free workshop Wednesday, Jan. 30, 5: 307: 30 p.m. at Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Cross Creek Rd., West Vancouver. Learn how to improve business as it relates to increasing revenues and team effectiveness. Info: 604-616-8733 or carolfraser. focalpointcoaching.com.
Author Reading: Robert Jan-ning will read from his recently self-published first book West-coast Reign: The British Columbia Soccer Championships, 1892-1905 Thursday, Jan. 31, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-987-0286, ext. 8144.
Lynn Valley Parent Participation Preschool will hold an open house Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 3220 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Children welcome, refreshments served. Come by and meet the teachers and check out the school. Info: 604-785-6697.
Pacific Arbour Speaker Series: New York Times columnist David Carr will talk about truth and lies in life and art Sunday, Feb. 3, 7: 30 p.m. at Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Admission: $28/$25. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre. 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 604985-5371 for pickup.
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 Capilano Mall, 201935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-7138.
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.
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