DESIGNING TODAY'S SCHOOLS FOR TOMORROW'S WORLD A panel discussion with architects, designers, and educational technology experts to hear the latest research influencing innovation in architecture and design in K-12 educational facilities Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7-9 p.m. at Mulgrave school, 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver. RSVP. mulgrave. com/community/mulgravepresents/index.aspx
THE ULTIMATE TRAVELLER - REMOTE ISLAND WORLDS 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: Impressions of East Timor, Feb. 5; Impressions of the Philippines, Feb. 12; Impressions of Madagascar, Feb. 19 and Impressions of Sri Lanka, Feb. 26. Fee: $15 per session. 604-925-7270 ferrybuildinggallery.com
INTRODUCTION TO MAC OS X MAVERICKS Learn tips and tricks about ways to find information, and become an effective Mac user Thursday, Feb. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Van City Library, 120 West 14th St. 604-990-3450 nvcl.ca
OPEN HOUSE The City of North Vancouver will host an Open House to allow for feedback on the new proposed zoning changes that will let current one-unit "single family" residential zoned properties in the mid-block area to a new two-unit "duplex" residential zone Thursday, Feb. 6, 4-6:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 West 14th St. 604-982-3936 [email protected]
OPEN HOUSE TransLink will host a meeting for the public to have a say on the proposed service changes to Route C15 (Indian River/Deep Cove/Phibbs Exchange) Thursday, Feb. 6, 3:30-7 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver.
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MOUNT SEYMOUR PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE will take place Friday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. View the classroom and speak with the teachers. Call to confirm attendance. 604-924-1378 mtseymourpreschool.org
OLYMPIC VIEWING watch the games on a screen in the middle of Lonsdale Quay Market from Feb. 7 to 23 at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com
PUBLIC TALK Michael W. Higgins will discuss A man called John and a man called Louie: Pope John XXIII and Thomas Merton and the relationship between these two towering spiritual leaders Friday, Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave, North Vancouver. 604-988-8835 merton.ca.
24 HOURS OF WINTER To celebrate the launch of the Olympics, Grouse Mountain will feature allnight skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and snowshoe tours, starting Saturday, Feb. 8 at 8 a.m. running through to Sunday, Feb. 9 at 10 p.m. There will also be a torch parade, junior hockey tournament, dance party, ziplining and more. grousemountain.com/events/24-hours-of-winter-2014. The annual Snowshoe Grind Challenge will also return Sunday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. Registration: grousemountain.com/events/grouse-mountain-snowshoegrind-challenge-2014
COME CELEBRATE Asian New Year on the North Shore with performances, lucky draws, games and complimentary treats Saturday, Feb. 8, 1-4 p.m. at Park Royal South, West Vancouver. facebook.com/CanadianChineseOutreach Committee
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