CALL FOR MEMBERS French club is looking for new members. The group meets for casual conversation in French Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Martin's Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. 604-929-3629
WOMEN'S ENGLISH SKILLS AND SUPPORT GROUP The North Shore Multicultural Society is offering a program for immigrant and refugee women Mondays and Wednesdays until Nov. 4, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Properties Family Hub in Chartwell elementary, 1300 Chartwell Dr., West Vancouver. The group provides a safe space for
women to learn English, make friends, and get information about services in the community. Child minding is provided for newborns to age five.
Registration required. 604-988-2931 [email protected]
LEARN ENGLISH Build confidence in both English speaking and writing skills with ESL classes Wednesdays, Oct. 14-Nov. 18, 9:15-10:45 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Contact Mollie Nye House to book an appointment for a 30-minute assessment prior to the start date. $90. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com
LIBRARY TRUSTEE OPEN HOUSE Learn what the library does for the community and how the governance provided by the library trustees makes it happen Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. RSVP. 604-990-5800 x8107 [email protected]
A PERSIAN EVENING Celebrate the International Day of Cyrus the Great and the First Declaration of Human Rights Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Floor. nvcl.ca
STRATEGIC PLAN RECEPTION Learn about what will guide West Vancouver Memorial Library's decisions over the next five years and why Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30-8 p.m. at 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7403
FALL ADULT ART CLASSES DIY silkscreen classes will be offered Thursdays, Oct. 15-29 at Maplewood House, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., 399 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver. $140. Registration required. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca
INTRO TO IPAD Review the basics of using an iPad tablet, look at apps, navigation options and cool new tools Thursday, Oct. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Drop-in. nvcl.ca
PERSIAN BOOK CLUB Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literature Thursday Oct. 15, 2-4 p.m. in the Elizabeth Musto Room, West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
SO YOU'RE AN EXECUTOR Avoid the pitfalls with advance planning and join as the panel of financial, trust and estate experts share their experience and knowledge Thursday, Oct. 15, 7-8 p.m. at BlueShore Fin ancial, Parkgate branch, 3680 Mt. Seymour Pkwy., North Vancouver.
blueshorefinancial.com
TECH TALKS Navigate the digital marketplace with Cyri Jones and learn how to market yourself and your business Thursday, Oct. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
CEO FALL SERIES KEYNOTE LUNCHEON Presented by the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, Ro bin Silvester, president and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver, speaks Friday, Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. Members $49; non-members $79; table of eight $392. nvchamber.ca
A THEORY OF EXPANDED LOVE: MEET THE AUTHOR Acclaimed Canadian playwright and author
Caitlin Hicks signs copies of her book Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. Indigo Books Park Royal South.
FAMILY HOCKEY NIGHT The North Vancouver Wolf Pack Junior Hockey Team will play the Richmond Sockeyes Saturday, Oct. 17 at Harry
Jerome ice arena, 123 East 23rd St., North Vancouver. Family activities include meeting the players, face painting and more. Puck drop at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 (kids under 18 are free). Proceeds donated to Family Services of the North Shore.
GLORIOUS GRISAILLE Adult art class with
Maureen Coles Saturday, Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $90. Registration required. nvartscouncil.ca
LOUTET FARM PUMPKIN PATCH Bring the family to Loutet Farm at the corner of East 14th Street and Rufus Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pumpkins cost $5-$10. There will be local entertainers, kid-friendly tours and an apple press demonstration. All proceeds benefit the farm.
PUMPKIN PATCH AND COUNTRY FAIR Lynn Valley elementary school and Lynn Valley Parent Participation Preschool are hosting a Preschool Pumpkin Patch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Elementary Pumpkin Patch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Both are Saturday, Oct. 17, 3207 Institute Rd., North Vancouver.
STRACHAN HARTLEY ANNUAL LEGACY FOUNDATION RUN A five/10 kilometre race Sunday, Oct. 18 at 9:15 a.m. (registration opens at 8 a.m.) at Handsworth secondary, 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. All funds raised will go directly to Vancouver-based Streetfront and Take a Hike programs. shlf.ca/run
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Guests are welcome on the third Monday of each month 7 p.m. at Westerleigh Parc, 725 22nd St., West Vancouver. On Monday Oct. 19, B.C. conservation officer for the Sea to Sky region, Simon Gravel, is the guest speaker. New members welcome.
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