GET INSPIRED ABOUT SINGING and join North Shore Chorus. The group has openings for all voice types for the 2013-14 season and perform a wide range of music with regular concerts. They rehearse Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. [email protected] nschorus.com
AUTHOR VISIT - SMALL POX AND THE TSILHQOT'IN WAR Tom Swanky will discuss the role of smallpox in B.C.'s legendary Tsilhqot'in War Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca E-
MAGAZINES ARE EASY WITH ZINIO Learn about Zinio, the North Vancouver District Public Library's online magazine service Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2-3 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca
TECHNOLOGY CLASS Learn how to use your new e-reader or download e-books from the library Thursday, Sept. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
E-MAGAZINES ARE EASY WITH ZINIO Learn about Zinio, the North Vancouver District Public Library's online magazine service Thursday, Sept. 19, 2-3 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca
SEVENTH ANNUAL BOAT SHOW at Mosquito Creek Marina, 415 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 from noon to 6 p.m., Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $12/oneday or $25/four-days, kids 12 and under free. boatshowatthecreek.ca
ALZHEIMER COFFEE BREAK will take place on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver United Church, 2162 Esquimalt Ave. Drop in for a cup of coffee and a scone or muffin. Proceeds from donations to Alzheimer Society. 604-926-9420 BARGAINING 101 Learn what retailers don't tell you and find out how to pay less for food, appliances, travel and more Saturday, Sept. 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
COUNTRY FAIR Mollie Nye House will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an old fashioned country fair Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. There will be bakers, crafters and gardeners showing off their wares as well as children's activities and games that would have been popular 100 years ago. mollienyehouse.com
NINTH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL Lower Lonsdale Business Association will hold a free family event with local talent, kid's activities and food samples on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Waterfront Plaza at Lonsdale Quay Market, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com
NORTH VANCOUVER CITY LIBRARY invites the public to help celebrate its fifth birthday Saturday, Sept. 21 at 120 West 14th St. There will be a cake cutting at 1 p.m. followed by a magic show with Tricky Ricky as well as other activities. nvcl.ca
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS Grosvenor will hold information sessions regarding the former SuperValu site in Edgemont Village Sept. 21, 2-5 p.m. and Sept. 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE In order to help feed those who rely on food banks, donation bags will be delivered to various neighbourhoods throughout North Vancouver from Sept. 16 to 21. The bags will be picked up the morning of Sept. 21. Those who don't receive bags can drop off non-perishable items at 941 Lynn Valley Rd. on Sept. 21. 778-330-7343 bctfooddrive.org
WEST VANCOUVER SPCA will celebrate its 30th anniversary in the community with an open house, barbecue and a dog wash fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1020 Marine Dr. A team of firefighters will be lending a hand. All proceeds will help the animals. Minimum donation $20. 604-922-4622
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, Sept. 24, 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.
DELBROOK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION will hold its annual general meeting Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room B at the North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Rd. Agenda: nominating a councillor, Delbrook Community Centre site, Griffin update and officers' election.
COMPUTERS AT THE LIBRARY North and West Vancouver public libraries offer free ongoing computer classes. For information, dates and locations, visit nvdpl.ca, nvcl.ca or westvanlibrary.ca.
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