BCAA's Great Battery Roundup: In support of Environment Week in Canada, the British Columbia Automobile Association will collect used automotive batteries until June 19 and arrange for them to be properly recycled. Batteries can be dropped off at any Fountain Tire location throughout the province. BCAA will also pick up used automotive batteries from homes and offices located within the Lower Mainland free of charge. Info: www.bcaa. com/greatbatteryroundup. UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program: Low income individuals can seek free legal advice at clinics at the North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. It will be open Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. until Aug. 17. To book an appointment call 604822-5791.
Learn to Fish Program: The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. will offer classes for families every Sunday (excluding July 1) until Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at Rice Lake in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver. Learn techniques, etiquette and basic fish biology. Gear will be provided. Participation by donation. Registration required: 6045044716. Info: www.gofishbc.com.
Parkgate Poets Present: Read your poetry aloud or listen to the work of local poets Wednesday, June 13, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-929-3727.
Computer Training - 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 new business, Thursday, June 14, 11: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3727.
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.
Idea Series: The Prescott and Wesgroup will launch a series of free interactive conversations with local experts discussing topics relevant to the way we live on the North Shore Thursdays, June 14, 21 and 28, 6-8 p.m. at The Prescott Pre-View Centre, 101-1133 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Registration recommended: www.theprescott.ca/ events or 604-969-3333.
Call for Crafters and Artisans: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will hold a jury session for upcoming craft fairs. Applications: www. nvartscouncil.ca or at CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. To book a jury appointment call 604-988-6844.
Email information for your nonprofit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected]. To post to our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
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