E-Magazines are Easy Learn about Zinio, the North Vancouver District Public Library's online magazine service Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Parkgate library (3675 Banff Court, 604-929-3727) or Friday, Dec. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Capilano library (3045 Highland Blvd., 604-987-4471) Learn how to set up accounts and how to find, checkout and download magazines. Registration required. nvdpl.ca
SEASONAL SOIREE
A free evening of seasonal celebration Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. There will be music, entertainment, libations by donation and much more. Food bank donations accepted. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org
HONOUR A LIFE The North Shore Hospice Society and North Shore Palliative Care Program welcome all who have lost loved ones Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. There will be a non-denominational service followed by a candlelit walk to the Seawalk Garden.
LEARN SKYPE Get an account set up and learn how to Skype in time for the holidays Thursday, Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca
CAROL SHIPS PARADE OF LIGHTS Ships will be in the Lonsdale Quay area on the evening of Dec. 7, the Ambleside/Dundarave area Dec. 8 and 23 and Deep Cove area Dec. 21. carolships.org
CHRISTMAS IN AMBLESIDE There will be carolers throughout the Ambleside Business District in West Vancouver along with free apple cider at Fresh Street Market Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A window dressing competition will also be taking place and visitors can vote for their favourite. The community is encouraged to bring donations for the Harvest Project Food Drive.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL An evening of family entertainment Saturday, Dec. 7, 4:30-8 p.m. at Shipbuilders' Square, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. There will be roving entertainment, a juggling show, a Santa visit, lighting of the city Christmas tree, musical entertainment, coffee, hot chocolate and more.
Blanket The country in Warmth Urban Barn will provide a fleece blanket to Covenant House and The Bloom Group with every $5 donation received until Dec. 8. Urban Barn is located in The Village at Park Royal.
Choosing a tablet or e-reader Learn how to select the one that's right for you Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2-4 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca
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, Dec. 10, 9-10 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check nvdpl. ca for updates as dates and times may be subject to change.
Getting craftybracelet making Learn how to make an easy, colourful friendship bracelet. Materials provided, ages 8 and up Wednesday, Dec. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca
E-Readers and tablets Find out more about the types of tablets and devices that are coming out this holiday season Thursday, Dec. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca
Join Jane Drop by Lynn Valley library's fireplace area for an informal oneon-one chat with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite Thursday, Dec. 12, 10-11 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Author talk Grant Lawrence, the West Vancouver-raised CBC Radio broadcaster, musician and award-winning author will read from his new, much-anticipated memoir, The Lonely End of the Rink Sunday, Dec. 15, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca
BC SP CA encourages penny donations to help animals in need. The West Vancouver SPCA will collect donations (rolled pennies are preferred) at 1020 Marine Dr. spca.bc.ca
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