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. Groups wanting to receive free Pitch-In week bags for their project must register by March 15.
Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, Feb. 24, March 10, 24, 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.
Public Info Session on Higher Energy Standards for Buildings: The community is invited to attend a session to learn more about new energy standards and provide comments and feedback Wednesday, Feb. 27, 4-7 p.m. at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 West 14th St.
CoolDrinks: A casual gathering to connect and inspire community members interested in taking action on climate change will meet Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6: 30-9 p.m. at the Café for Contemporary Art, 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Guest speakers will discuss climate change and what will happen to the shores with rising sea levels and what we can do to adapt. Fee: $10 which includes snacks. Registration: [email protected]. Info: coolnorthshore.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. The Problem With Discipline (K-7) will take place Wednesday, Feb. 27, 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: 604-9256488 or [email protected].
The Ultimate Traveller - European Journeys: A series of travel talks accompanied by photographs with world traveller Peter Langer Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Schedule: Cruise through Central Europe, Feb. 27; Impressions of the Balkans, March 6; Impressions of Turkey, March 13 and Impressions of Malta, March 20. Fee: $15 per session. Registration: 604-925-7270.
Introduction to Facebook: Learn how to set up a profile, add a picture, find friends and family and control content and privacy settings Thursday, Feb. 28, 3: 30-4: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. No registration required. Info: nvdpl.ca.
Technology Class: Learn how to get started with Library to Go e-books Thursday, Feb. 28, 2-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required: 604-925-7405. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
Author Reading: Robert Janning will read from his recently self-published first book Westcoast Reign: The British Columbia Soccer Championships, 1892-1905 Wednesday, March 27, 7: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr.
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.
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