Author Talks at the Library - A Call to Nurse Launch of a book of memories of life on and off duty in a hospital training school from 1901 to 1978 Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m. at Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144
North Shore Stories North Vancouver City Library will host an evening of storytelling to celebrate Mother's Day Wednesday, May 7, 7-8:30 p.m. at 120 West 14th St. Featuring participants from the My Mother's Story project that focuses on the extraordinary lives of ordinary women. Registration required. nvcl.ca
Screening For The Frontlines
The Beyond Boarding Veggie Bus will be premiering Northern Grease, a documentary that combines snowboarding, surfing, art and activism in Northern B.C. on Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. at North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Event is by donation, all proceeds go to Frontline Indigenous communities. vimeo.com/83930684
Developer Information Sessi on Darwin Properties Ltd. invites the public to a second Open House to view the revised development plans and provide input for 725 Marine Dr. Thursday, May 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at North Shore Kia. 604-990-4206 [email protected]
A Fashionable Cause A Mayan cultural fashion show and dance featuring Ballet Folklorico Nahualli Friday, May 9, 6-9 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, 530 East 12th St., North Vancouver. $45, which includes wine and a Mexican dinner. 604-819-7982 [email protected] mayacornconnection.ca
What's Your Passi on A presentation of middle years program personal projects Thursday, May 9, 6-7:30 p.m. at Rockridge secondary, 5350 Headland Dr., West Vancouver. Projects represent a significant event in the life of both the school and the students.
Charity Barbecue M&M Meat Shops will hold a fundraiser for Crohn's and Colitis Canada Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at local shops. Supporters will receive a hamburger or hot dog, a drink and a bag of chips for a minimum donation of $3. mmmeatshops.com
children's chair auction will be held on Saturday, May 10, 1-5 p.m. at West Vancouver Rec Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Come see these works of art and bid on a treasure for a child or a home or a garden. All proceeds go through the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign to help African grandmothers caring for the grandchildren orphaned by AIDS.
Emergency and Earthquake preparedness The North Shore Latter Day Saints Church will host a free presentation and exhibition by the North Shore Emergency Management Office Saturday, May 10, 10-11:30 a.m. at 941 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Lonsdale spring celebration Get to know your neighbours and your neighbourhood Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 21st and Lonsdale. North Vancouver. There will be fun activities for all ages including recreation demos, live performances, community displays, lawn bowling challenges and more.
melanoma fundraiser The Save Your Skin Foundation will hold its annual event featuring Hot Lucy-Stage 4-Blues Night on Saturday, May 10, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. at Lynn Valley Legion, 1630 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Proceeds will help raise critical funds and awareness needed to help fight one of the most common, deadly, and preventable forms of cancer. $25. eventbrite.ca/e/hot-lucy-stage-4-blues-nighttickets-10872254205.
Reachout to Africa A super-sized garage sale to raise funds for orphans and vulnerable children in Southern Africa Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Hillside Baptist Church, 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
treat your mom Lonsdale Quay Market is giving kids the opportunity to treat their moms to a special outing, at no cost to them, to relax and enjoy North Vancouver's prime waterfront view and delicious market treats Sunday, May 11, 11 a.m. at 123 Carrie Cates Court. lonsdalequay.com/events.php
Demo-Style Computer Class - Introduction to iPad A look at apps, settings, touch navigation options and a couple of tools Tuesday, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. nvcl.ca
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