Saving Lives One Penny at a Time: The Lions Gate Gogos, which supports the Stephen Lewis Foundation, have collected $7127.51 in pennies since 2008 and would like the public's help to reach a goal of $10,000 before the penny is withdrawn from circulation.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. Info or pick-up: [email protected].
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.
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. This event is free. Registration is required. To register call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
North Shore Area Transit Plan: TransLink will attend community events throughout the North Shore to gather feedback on 13 projects that have found to be high priorities for the next 10 years. Open House Schedule: May 23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Civic Plaza Farmers Market; May 26, 9 a.m.-4: 30 p.m., Lynn Valley Park; June 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ambleside Park; June 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Lions Bay General Store and June 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Lonsdale Quay SeaBus Terminal. Comments can also be made at www.translink.ca/nsatp or [email protected].
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.
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 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. Info: www. westvancouver.ca/psb.
Join Jane: Drop by the fireplace area of Lynn Valley library for oneon-one chats with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite, Thursday, May, 24, 10-11 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
Parkgate Community Services Society will hold an annual general meeting and community recognition event Thursday, May 24, 7 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Deep Cove Heritage Society's new book Echoes Across Seymour will be launched and community awards and a reception will follow. Everyone welcome. RSVP: 604-983-6350 or info@ myparkgate.com.
Big Book Sale: The Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library will hold a sale May 25, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., May 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and May 27, noon-4 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. A huge variety of books and audio visual materials will be available ranging from .50 cents to $2. On Sunday everything will be half price and a bag of books will sell for $3 and a box for $6.
Introduction to Facebook: Learn how to set up a Facebook profile, add pictures, find friends and family and control content and privacy settings Friday, May 25, 3: 45-4: 45 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration not required. Info: 604-929-3727.
Lynn Valley Days: A 100 year celebration will take place May 25 and 26 in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver. There will be something for kids of all ages including a parade, food, live music, dancing, karaoke, midway rides, contests, community sponsors, a car show and more. Rain or shine. There will also be a dinner and dance gala on Friday at 6 p.m. with tickets costing $80. Info and schedule of events: www.lynnvalleylife. com/category/lvd/.
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 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. Info: www.delbrook72gradreunion. ca or Patti, 604-228-0253.
Handsworth Class of 72 will hold a class reunion Saturday, May 26, 7 p.m. at the Hurricane Grill, 999 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Tickets: $30. Info: Alison Mitchell (Nicol), [email protected].
Rights of the Child: An entertaining and informative celebration in support of creating a better world for children and their future Saturday, May 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. The event will include stage performances and activities for children. Info: www.connectforkids.ca.
Spring Fair: St. Pius X elementary will hold a fair Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1150 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. Activities will include cake walks, a 17 foot slide, bottle drive, bouncy castle, crafts, face painting and a plant sale.
Barbecue Against Bottles: The group Together Against Plastic Bottles will host a community barbecue to raise awareness about the social, economic and environmental issues surrounding bottled water Saturday, May 27, 1: 30 p.m. at Ridgeway el-ementary, 420 East Eighth St., North Vancouver. There will also be live performances and information booths. For more information visit the website at www.wix.com/tapbottles/tapbottles.
Dog Wash Fundraiser: The West Vancouver BCSPCA will hold a dog wash Sunday, May 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1020 Marine Dr., West Vancouver (in Ambleside Park). Fee: minimum $20 per wash. All proceeds go to help animals.
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. For more information send an email to [email protected] or call 604-980-4011.
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