Big Book Sale: Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library are hosting a fundraising sale with everything half price on Sunday, Oct. 28, from noon to 4 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. There will be a variety of books and audio visual materials at prices ranging from .50 cents to $2. A bag of books costs $3 or a box for $6.
Halloween Movie Night: Watch a family-friendly Halloween movie Friday, Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. in the Food Court at Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. There will be a costume party and treats. Tickets: $5/$3 with proceeds going to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. Info: capilano mall.com/events.
Harvest ThoughtLuck Open House: A community engagement event on food and sustainability on the North Shore takes place Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2: 30-5: 30 p.m. at CSU Lounge in the Library Building, Cap-ilano University. The event will explore how the campus community can eat, grow and compost food on campus. Information: Studentfood.ca or email [email protected].
Speaker Series: Raconteur Warren Kinsella will talk about his latest book Fight the Right - a handbook that investigates our current political era Monday, Oct. 29, 7: 30 p.m. at Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Admission: $18/$15. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www. capilanou.ca/nscucentre.
CoolDrinks: A casual gathering to connect and inspire community members interested in taking action on climate change will meet Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6: 30-9 p.m. at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. October's discussion will be about different North Shore sustainable transportation alternatives. Fee: $10 which includes snacks. Registration: [email protected]. Info: www.coolnorthshore.ca.
Ultimate Traveller Series - In the Footsteps of the Incas: Cultural travel photographer Peter Langer will hold presentations on Peru and Bolivia Wednesdays, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, 7 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Fee: $15 per session. Registration and info: 604-925-7290.
Getting Started with Library to Go eBooks: Nov. 1, 2 p.m., Computer Training Room, West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: westvanlibrary.ca or 604-925-7405.
Investment Workshop: David Parfitt from Capilano Investment Club will demonstrate how to make wise and informed investment decisions. Thursday, Nov. 1, 7-8: 30 p.m., North Vancouver City Library. Free, no registration required. Info: nvcl.ca.
A Passport to . . . Spain! Fundraising event for West Vancouver Memorial Library, featuring tapas, flamenco, wine bar and fashion show. Friday, Nov. 2, 7: 30-10: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Tickets: $125. Info: westvanlibrary.ca or 604925-7425.
Treasure Chest of Hope: Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver's 12th annual gala in support of the North Shore Schizophrenia Society takes place Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Cross Creek Rd., West Vancouver. Tickets are $75. Ticket purchase and info: 604-980-0108 or email [email protected].
Elegant Flea Market: Sale will feature jewelry, hardware, antiques, linens and electronics Saturday, Nov. 3, 8: 30 a.m.-3: 30 p.m. at the West Van United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.
November is National Novel Writing Month: Want to write a novel? Come to the West Vancouver Memorial Library and write like the wind, with the goal of completing 50,000 words by Nov. 30. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in November, 1-5 p.m., Elizabeth Musto Room at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
Mary Novik: National Novel Writing Month Writer in Residence: Join the prizewinning author of Conceit for a 30-minute consultation Nov. 3, 4, 8 and 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: westvanlibrary.ca. Registration: 604-925-7403
Introduction to Meetup: Learn how to find groups in your community where you can meet other people who share similar interests, from hiking to starting a business. Thursday, Nov. 1, 3-4 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 3: 30-4: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver District Public Library, Parkgate Branch, 3675 Banff Court. Info: nvdpl.ca.
Lions Gate Gogos present Kazuri Jewelry: Sale of Kazuri jewelry Saturday, Nov. 4, 24: 30 p.m. at Molly Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Proceeds will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Info: lions [email protected]. Cash or cheques only.
St. Thomas Aquinas Craft Fair: Sunday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.4 p.m. at the school, 541 West Keith Rd., North Vancouver.
Israel? Palestine? What's it All About?: Learn more about the current situation in Palestine and Israel and what under-lies the conflict Mondays until Nov. 5 (except Thanksgiving Monday), 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Free. Facilitator: Rev. Marianna Harris.
Debate: Should Canada be a Warrior Nation? Part of History Wars, a series of provocative debates exploring some of the most compelling subjects in Canadian history. Monday, Nov. 5, 7: 30 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: $45 adults, $25 students. Info and tickets: 604-922-5324 ext. 103.
Parenting Lecture Series: Parenting expert Christopher Burt will give a series of lectures about issues that affect parents of preschool, elementary and teenage children. The Problem With Discipline (Teens) will take place Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the North Shore Jewish Community Centre, 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Admission: $35 per couple, $20 per person. For more information and registration call 604-925-6488 or email [email protected].
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Campaign: The shoebox campaign invites the community to fill a shoebox with small gift items for needy children in other countries. Boxes can include small toys, art/craft items, toiletries, games etc. North Shore Alliance Church at 201 East 23rd St., North Vancouver will serve as a distribution and collection hub for the North Shore for this year's campaign. Collections will take place until Nov. 25. Info: 604-985-7155, [email protected] or samaritanspurse.ca.
Rummage and Bake Sale: Kiwanis Towers Social Club will hold a rummage and bake sale Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.2 p.m. at 170 West 2nd St., North Vancouver. Proceeds support seniors' activities at Kiwanis Towers.
Girls' Night In: Holiday shopping event on Friday, Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m at Capilano elementary, 1230 West 20th St., North Vancouver. Vendors will sell jewelry, clothing, skincare products, household items and more, and will donate 20 per cent of sales to the school. Admission: $5. Info: capilanopac. com.
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 of at the community resources office in Capilano 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.
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