Green Fair: School and student displays on green initiatives Thursday, April 18, 3 p.m. at Sutherland secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver. There will be special guests and community resources and connections. Info: 604-903-3396.
Introduction to Twitter: Learn the basics of Twitter, including how to set up an account, send and respond to tweets, follow people and use it as a news source Thursday, April 18, 2: 30-3: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3727 or nvdpl.ca.
TEDxWestVancouverED is a new event that will present bold ideas around Rethinking Education by presenting dynamic thinkers and speakers from the West Vancouver School District and beyond. The deadline for ticket applications for this May 11 event at Kay Meek Centre is Thursday, April 18. Info and tickets: tedxwestvancouvered. com.
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 Friday, April 19, 1: 30-4 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-987-4471, ext. 8175. Info: nvdpl.ca.
Annual Product Swap: AspenClean invites the public to swap their conventional chemical household cleaning products for 100 per cent natural items Saturday, April 20, 1-3 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in The Village at Park Royal. One item per person. 1800-Got-Junk will be on hand to give advice on recycling household items.
Large Spring Sale: Highlands United Church will hold a sale Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Furniture, china, toys, books, sporting goods, clothing, fabrics, flower pots and baskets will be just some of the items available. Info: 604-980-6071.
Red and Black - Carson's Back: An opening celebration and fundraiser for the new Carson Graham school will take place Saturday, April 20 at 2145 Jones Ave., North Vancouver. There will be tours and cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m. and a dinner and dance from 7 to midnight. The event will also include live and silent auctions. Admission: $45. Tickets: carsonredandblack.eventbrite. ca or carsonrednandblack@ gmail.com.
Seymour Heights Parent Participation Preschool will hold an open house Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at 800 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9291813 or shppp.ca.
Spring Bazaar: Cedar Garden Assisted Living will host its annual bazaar Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1250 Cedar Village Close, North Vancouver. There will be homemade soup, baking, used goods, crafts, a silent auction and more. All proceeds go directly to the seniors to enhance their recreation programming. Info: 604-904-6435.
Starry Nights Black and White Gala: A fundraising event for the Sutherland family of schools Saturday, April 20 from 7 p.m. to midnight at 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver. There will be live music, dancing, live and silent auctions and appetizers. Admission: $40. Tickets: starrynights. sutherlandnetwork.org.
Stock Market Trading in Uncertain Times: Stock market veteran Keith Richards will present his latest book and share his opinion about coming markets and defensive strategies Saturday, April 20, 10-11: 30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr.
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. Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, April 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.
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.
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