Community Bulletin Board

BOOK SALE Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library will host a sale Sunday, Oct. 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Van. nvdpl.ca/about/friends

MONSTARS AND BEASTS A spooky and fun haunted house created by local artists will be open Oct. 27-30, 6-11 p.m. and Oct. 31 from noon to midnight at 1335 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. $10/$5. All proceeds will be donated to Make and Break Arts Foundation supporting creativity in the community. monstarsandbeasts.eventbrite. com/

DROP EVERYTHING

AND READ DAY All branches of the North Vancouver District Public Library are inviting the community to stop by and read for 20 minutes on Monday, Oct. 28 at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd. and Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court. nvdpl.ca

2014 BUDGET OPEN HOUSES Learn more about the District of West Vancouver's proposed 2014 municipal budget Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. and Thursday, Nov. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr. westvancouver.ca/budget

AUTHORS IN OUR COMMUNITY An evening of adventure with Patrick Hill, sailor and author of So Where Do You Go At Night?, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca

LOANS YOU DON'T WANT North Vancouver City Library in partnership with Vancity will present an information session about loans and what to watch for Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7-8:30 p.m. at 120 West 14th St. Learn about good versus bad loans, payday loans, pawn shop loans, credit card cash advance, interest rates and fees, repayment terms and late payments. nvcl.ca

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING A meeting to discuss a redevelopment proposal for 1561-1583 Oxford St. to construct a six-storey purpose-built rental apartment building Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 700 Old Lillooet Rd., North Van.

HALLOWEEN FAMILY DANCE Harmony House Music Studio presents a fundraising dance Friday, Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m. at Ambleside Youth Centre, 1018 Marine Dr., West Van. $10/person or $20/family. 604-376-6979

NITE OF HOPE A Roaring '20s gala fundraiser in support of breast cancer research Friday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m. at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Van. Champagne reception, four-course meal, raffle, complimentary wine, auctions and entertainment. $200. niteofhope.com/northshore