Bike and Gear Swap: The North Shore Mountain Bike Association will present the 2013 annual swap Saturday, April 13, 10: 30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Jaycee House, 1251 Lilloett Rd., North Vancouver. Sellers can drop off items April 10, 11 and 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission: $2. Info: rachid@ nsmba.ca or nsmba.ca.
Canadian Federation of University Women - North Vancouver: Longtime Canadian diplomat and SFU adjunct professor Jon Scott and wife Carolyn will speak at the club's meeting Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. The Scotts will speak about their experiences representing Canada around the world in 37 years, and discuss the benefits of a career in the foreign service. Information: 604-980-2167 or visit cfuwnvwv. vcn.bc.ca.
WAXX: A production by Handsworth secondary students April 11-13, 7 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. A story which follows seven generations of the Waxx family spread out over 150 years. Admission: $17/$14. Tickets: centennialtheatre.com, 604-984-4484 or at the school.
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale: Browse through a wide array of books, CDs and DVDs for adults and children at the sale April 12 and 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. There will be a pre-sale for members only Thursday, April 11, 6-8: 30 p.m. Annual memberships can be purchased at the door for $10. Information: westvanlibrary.ca.
Technology Class - Getting Started with Library to Go E-Books: Learn how to use the Library to Go website, place holds and check out e-books with a library card Thursday, April 11, 2-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required: 604-925-7405. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
Amazing Family Race Day: Capilano Mall will host a celebration for the upcoming addition to the Royal Family Saturday, April 13 from noon to 3 p.m. at 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Families will have to work together to complete a variety of challenges set up around the mall. There will be lots of free prizes, musical performances, arts and crafts and more. Info: capilanomall.com.
Law Day: An Open House will take place Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the North Vancouver Courthouse, 200 East 23rd St. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear a number of presentations regarding various matters dealt with by the North Vancouver Provincial Courthouse including criminal, family, youth, and First Nation courts. The police will kick-start the event with a "simulated" crime scene to give the public an awareness of what happens from a 911 call through to sentencing and conviction. Info: fcyjc@ westvancouver.ca.
Rummage and Bake Sale: Kiwanis Towers Social Club will hold a sale Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 170 West Second St., North Vancouver. There will also be a lunch available. All proceeds from the event will go to activities for seniors in the building.
Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, April 14, 28, May 12 and 26, 1: 152: 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.
Canadian Federation of University Women West Vancouver: Shiral Tobin, producer of Early Edition on CBC Radio 1 will speak on ethics in journalism Monday, April 15, 7 p.m. at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. New members are always welcome. Info: 604925-8445 or cfuwnvwv.vcn. bc.ca.
Lecture Series - Biologically-Respectful Tourism and Environmental Stewardship: Capilano University's Catherine Evans will present the Sunshine Coast as a case study to explore the relationships among biological diversity, tourism and the role community organizations have played in promoting environmental stewardship Tuesday, April 16, 7-8: 45 p.m. at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver.
North Shore Writers Festival: Readers and writers will meet for this year's festival April 19 and 20 at Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The festival will feature readings from Canadian authors Helen Humphreys, Terry Fallis, Tanis Rideout and Evelyn Lau; a literary trivia night; a panel of local foodies sharing their experiences writing and blogging about food; a panel discussion that will illuminate what happens after your writing is published and a reception. Complete schedule: northshorewritersfestival. com.
One-on-One Computer Assistance: Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader on Friday, April 19, from 1: 30-4 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is required: call 604-9874471, ext. 8175. Information: nvdpl.ca. 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.
50 Years of Living with the Great Bears: Hear from author, photographer and bear expert Charlie Russell Tuesday, April 23, 7: 30 p.m. at Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. Russell has spent 50 years researching and living with grizzly bears, black bears and Kermode Spirit bears in B.C. and eastern Russia. Admission: $28.75/$23.75/$18.25. Tickets: ticketstonight.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. Troubled Teens - Difficult Conversations will take place Wednesday, May 22, 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].
BC SPCA encourages penny donations to help animals in need. The West Vancouver SPCA will collect donations (rolled pennies are preferred) at 1020 Marine Dr. Info: spca. bc.ca.
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 pick-up.
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.
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.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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