Delbrook Community Association will hold its annual general meeting Wednesday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m. at the District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall in Meeting Room A, 355 West Queens Rd. All Delbrook residents are welcome. Info: [email protected].
Learn to Speak with Confidence: Author Jim Francis will lead a workshop on overcoming fear of public speaking Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7-8: 45 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Local Author Series: Young adult author Eileen Cook will read from Unravelling Isobel Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. A question and answer period will follow the reading. Free. Info: www.nvcl.ca or hschiller@ cnv.org.
Toastmasters Open House: Come and see what a typical meeting is like Wednesday, Jan. 18, 5: 45-7: 30 p.m. in the Education Centre at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. The organization is made up of people who help themselves and others improve speaking and leadership skills.
Join Jane: Drop in to the Lynn Valley library's fireplace area for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite Thursday, Jan. 19, 10-11 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Paperless Reading - How to Use Library Audiobooks: Step-by-step instructions on searching for and checking out audiobooks, including practical tips and links to support pages Thursday, Jan. 19, 7-8: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Winter Art Class - Life Drawing: Work on figure drawing skills with a different live model each week Thursdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 23, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver. Fee: $75 or drop-in $15. Donkeys available, but drawing materials are required. Presented by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca/education/adults.
Winter Art Class - Paint Together: An acrylic class for beginner painters Fridays, Jan. 20-Feb. 24, 9: 30 a.m.-noon at Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver. Fee: $145, materials not included. Presented by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca/education/adults.
Early Years Childcare Fair with guest speakers, activities and refreshments will take place Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. There will be resources from pre-schools, daycares, businesses and program providers from all over North Vancouver. Free.
Members of The Great Helping Hand Society are looking for donations of clothing as well as volunteers to assist in an upcoming free lunch, Jan. 21, for residents of the Downtown Eastside. For information, to make a donation or to volunteer, phone Dave Rai, 604808-7373. Info: thegreathelpinghand.org.
Introduction to E-Books and E-Readers: Learn how to work e-readers and download e-books from the library Saturday, Jan. 21, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. For more information visit www.westvanlibrary.ca.
Winter Art Class - A Pair of Pears: An acrylic painting class for beginner artists with some experience Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver. Fee: $75, materials not included. Presented by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca/ education/adults.
Spirituality of Wine: A social gathering, bible study and wine appreciation class Saturdays, Jan. 22, Feb. 19, March 11 and April 15, 7 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Fee: $25 per session. To register call 604-987-2114 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Stamp Collection Fundraiser: Got any used postage stamps? Bring them into the receptionist at the North Shore News, 126 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Collection is for the fraternal organization Order of the Eastern Star, which uses money from the sale of stamps to purchase medical supplies to make and provide dressings for cancer patients throughout the province.
Clean Out Those Cupboards: St. Andrew's United Church and preschool will be collecting bagged clothing and linens at the church office, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver until Jan. 24 for a fundraiser. All clothing, accessories, bed and table linens, and backpacks will be accepted. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.
ESL (English as a second language) Book Club: Improve your reading and conversation skills by reading and discussing the novels Picture This and New Year's Eve Tuesdays until Feb. 28, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. in the Elizabeth Musto Room at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. The books will be available to borrow. Registration and info: 604-925-7403 or at the info desk.
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