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: May 16, Just Kids and June 27, The Imperfectionists. For more information visit the website at www.nvcl. ca or [email protected].
West Vancouver Historical Society will hold its annual general meeting Wednesday, May 16, 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. The board will be elected, followed by guest speaker Barrie Chapman with tales of the early West Vancouver telephone system.
Input Needed: The District of West Vancouver is planning for a post-disaster standard public safety building. The public's input is needed at open houses prior to council making significant decisions for the project. The open houses will begin at 7 p.m. and participants are encouraged to come anytime between 7 and 9 p.m. as there will be no formal presentation. Dates and locations: May 17, Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave.; May 24, Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr. and May 31, West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Staff and subject matter experts will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. For more information visit the website at www. westvancouver.ca/psb.
Car Wash: The North Vancouver City Firefighters will hold a fundraising car wash by donation Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 165 East 13th St. All proceeds will go to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Clothesline Fill A Truck: The Canadian Diabetes Association will collect gently used clothing, small household and electronic items Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lynnwood Inn, 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Proceeds support the Canadian Diabetes Association and diabetes research, education and advocacy. For more information visit the website at www.diabetes.ca/fillatruck orcall 1-800-505-5525.
How to Start and Run a Book Club: Learn tips and tricks for making a book club the best on the block Wednesday, May 23, 7-8 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Book Talk: J.J. Lee will talk about his book Wednesday, May 23, 7: 30-9 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. The Measure of a Man is a story of fathers and sons, of fitting in and standing out and discovering what it means to be your own man.
Ease into E-Books: Learn all the basics about e-books at a free information session Thursday, May 24, 2-3 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Join Jane: Drop by the fireplace area of Lynn Valley library for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite, Thursday, May, 24, 10-11 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
Your Child's Sexual World is Bigger Than You Think: A parenting workshop with a presentation on "Love, Sex and Good Relationships" Friday, May 25, 7-9 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $15. Free child minding will be available. Registration: www.northvanrec.com.
Delbrook Grad Reunion: Hilltoppers from the class of '72 are invited for a 40th reunion Saturday, May 26, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 700 Old Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver. Tickets: $40. For more information visit the website at www.delbrook72gradreunion.ca or call Patti at 6042280253.
Deep Cove Bookworms: A book club that meets the second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. in a private home will hold its next meeting June 14. New members welcome. Info and location: [email protected] or 604-980-4011.
Saving Lives One Penny at a Time: The Lions Gate Gogos, which supports the Stephen Lewis Foundation, have collected $7,127.51 in pennies since 2008 and would like the public's help to reach a goal of $10,000 before the penny is withdrawn from circulation. Donations can be dropped off until June 30 at the following locations: Seymour Art Gallery, Highlands Cleaners, The Red Tulip Gift Gallery, Village Fish Market and North Shore Smile. lionsgategogos@ gmail.com.
Stamp Collection Fundraiser: Got any used postage stamps? Bring them into the receptionist at the North Shore News, 126 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Collection is for the fraternal organization Order of the Eastern Star, which 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 more information visit the website at www.nvdpl.ca, www.nvcl.ca or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
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