LIONS BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL (kindergarten-Grade 3) will hold open houses Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 250 Bayview Rd. The school features open-plan classrooms and cross-phase learning, an on-site preschool and afterschool care.
PHOTOGRAPHY 101 Professional photographer Scott Robarts will guide participants through the basics of photography Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER This global
women's organization is looking for new members who work to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month (next meeting Nov. 13), 7:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. 604-922-8342
SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS A series for new and aspiring entrepreneurs at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Schedule: How to develop cash flow projections and planning for tough times, Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Identifying customers and clients: The keys to market research and developing a marketing plan, Nov. 14, 1-4 p.m. and Understanding your credit: 10 things a lender looks for in a business plan, Nov. 15, 1-4 p.m. vancity. com/eachonegrowone
UNITY IN DIVERSITY AWARD Winners will be announced from among nominated individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to promoting understanding and mutual respect between diverse groups serving West Vancouver Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr.
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN - NORTH VANCOUVER An education panel comprising Superintendent of North Vancouver School District John Lewis and three North Vancouver school principals will lead a discussion addressing changes and challenges currently facing B.C. schools at the club's meeting Thursday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Van. Prospective members welcome. 604-988-2353 cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca
MONEY SKILLS FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM A threesession workshop designed to help participants increase their knowledge and confidence in the tasks of daily money management Thursdays, Nov. 14, 21 and 28, 6-8 p.m. at North Shore Women's Centre, 131 East Second St., North Vancouver. Limited space. 604-984-6009.
WRITER IN RESIDENCE Are you and inspiring writer? If so, sign up for a 30 minute consultation with author and CBC radio personality Jen Soofong Lee Thursday, Nov. 14 or 21 or Saturday, Nov. 16 or 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7403 westvanlibrary.ca
LEGACY OF CELTIC SPIRITUALITY Kathleen Deignan will present "My Druid is Christ: Praying and Practicing the Celtic Mysteries" through word, image and song Friday, Nov. 15, 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. George's Ave., North Van. Admission by donation. 604-988-8835 [email protected] merton.ca
AUTHOR TALK Join local author Michael Hetherington for a discussion about his first novel The Playing Card Saturday, Nov. 16, 3-4 p.m. at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Van. 604-929-3727 x8166
BOOK LAUNCH Aliette Frank will launch her latest publication Dreams, Guns & Gorillas Saturday, Nov. 16, 2-4 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park
Rd., North Vancouver. As well as a reading, the event will integrate a presentation of Frank's artwork. dnv.org/ecology/
THE GIFT OF DYSLEXIA Dyslexic expert Sue Hall will explain what dyslexia really is Saturday, Nov. 16, 2:15-3:45 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North
Vancouver. Hall will also talk about methods that can reach the source of the learning challenges, to correct them, rather than simply treat the symptoms. Registration preferred. 604-921-1084 [email protected]
RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE Kiwanis Towers' Social Club will hold a sale Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 170 East Second St., North Vancouver. Proceeds will go to activities for seniors in the building. Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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