The Grand Boulevard Ridgeway Resident's Association will hold its annual general meeting Sunday, May 5, 1-3 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, 530 East 12th St., North Vancouver. The guest speakers will be Michael and Michelle Binkley discussing the issues caused by the Richardson expansion. Everyone is welcome.
Women's Self Defense Seminar: All ages are welcome to this free seminar Sunday, May 5, 1-3 p.m. at Brockton school gymnasium, 3467 Duval Rd., North Vancouver. Registration: 778-834-1317 or [email protected]. Drop-ins also welcome.
Occupational Health and Safety Week: Watch an outdoor dramatic sequence of marine rescues, an on-the-water fire fighting demonstration, a high-angle rescue from a crane, a hazardous materials decontamination demo and heavy equipment simulators Monday, May 6, 11: 30 a.m.-1: 30 p.m. at Shipbuilders' Square, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. There will also be a lunch, interactive exhibitors and talks by Walter Gretzky and paralympian Josh Dueck who suffered workplace injuries. Info: worksafebc.com/news_room/campaigns/naosh_week.
Meet Your Mayor: Drop in to Lynn Valley library's fireplace area for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton Tuesday, May 7, 9: 30-10: 30 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check nvdpl.ca for updates as dates and times may be subject to change.
Author Talk: Annie Paquette will talk about her book Left, Right, then Center: A story From the Middle, an insightful and humorous spiritual memoir Wednesday, May 8, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-987-0286, ext. 8144.
Death Café: A public salon which offers a safe and friendly environment to talk about death and dying Wednesday, May 8, 7-9 p.m. at Casa Nova Café, 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Registration required: [email protected].
Housing Forum: The District of West Vancouver is considering allowing coach houses and will hold a public forum with a distinguished panel to speak on the topic Wednesday, May 8, 7 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver.
Macbeth: Windsor secondary students will perform this Shakespeare play May 8-11, 8 p.m. at 931 Broadview Dr., North Vancouver. Admission: $15/$10 and two for one on May 8. Tickets and info: 604-9033700.
Tech Connect: A drop-in presentation about two of the library's most popular products: Zinio Online Magazines and Press Display Online Newspapers Wednesday, May 8, 7-8: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca.
Watershed Connection: Learn about North Vancouver's watersheds through dialogue, interactive watershed activities and meeting other community members Wednesday, May 8, 6-9 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. RSVP: northvancouverwatershed. eventbrite.ca.
Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, 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.
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 office@harel. org.
Technological Class: Introduction to Learn about apps Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info and registration: 604-9257405.
Book Lover's Roundtable: Share your favourite books and add to your list of must reads Thursdays, May 30 and June 27, 3: 30-4: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
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