Author Reading: Robert Janning will read from his recently self-published first book Westcoast Reign: The British Columbia Soccer Championships, 1892-1905 Wednesday, March 27, 7: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. For information visit westvanlibrary.ca.
One-on-One Computer Assistance: Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader Wednesday, March 27, 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is required. Call 604929-3727.
Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver Awards Dinner: Join the soroptimists for a buffet dinner and presentation ceremony to recognize women from the North Shore community as they receive signature so-roptimist awards Wednesday, March 27, 6: 30 p.m. at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. Naomi Yamamoto, MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale will be the guest speaker. Tickets: $40. To make reservations call Lois Taylor at 604-987-7579 or email [email protected].
One-on-One Computer Assistance: Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader Thursday, March 28, 2-4 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Info: nvdpl.ca.
45th Annual Southern Straits Classic: The West Vancouver Yacht Club will host a competitive sailing event from March 29 to 31. In addition to the on-water activity, there will also be activities taking place near the start line at Dundarave Pier, 25th Street and Bellevue Avenue. The community is invited to enjoy a Lions Club pancake breakfast, music from the West Vancouver Pops Band, live commentary about participating boats and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Festivities will begin on March 29 at 9: 30 a.m. and the race's starting sequences will begin at 10: 25 a.m. For information visit southernstraits.ca or call 604-921-7575.
Nature Festival - Sizdah Bedar: Welcome in the Persian New Year at an Iranian picnic celebrating family and nature on Sunday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver.
EarthWorks: Ecological expert William Rees will address the question what is blocking sustainability? Tuesday, April 2, 7: 30 p.m. at Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
Monday Movie Nights:
The West Vancouver Memorial Library will screen movies on Mondays, 6: 30 p.m. at 1950 Marine Dr. Schedule: April 8, Searching for Sugar Man; April 15, To Rome with Love; April 22, Farewell, My Queen and April 29, Beasts of the Southern Wild. Information: 604-9257407 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Basketball Academy Parent Information Evening: The West Vancouver School District, in partnership with Basketball BC, is considering a basketball academy program for the 201314 school year that will be open to boys and girls in grades 8-11. Learn about this program Tuesday, April 9, 7-8: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver secondary, 1750 Mathers Ave. Info: sd45.bc.ca/ ps/basketball-academy.
Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, April 14, 28, May 12 and 26, 1: 15-2: 15 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Tech-savvy teens will help with questions about computers, mobile phones, PDAs and other high-tech devices. For information, visit nvcl.ca.
Pitch-In BC: Registration is now open to get involved with this year's campaign to pick up litter in the community from April 21 to 27. To register visit pitch-in.ca or call 1-877PITCH-IN.
Stamp Collection Fundraiser: The Order of the Eastern Star is collecting used postage stamps. Stamps can be dropped off at the reception desk at the North Shore News office, located at 126 East 15th St., North Vancouver. The fraternal organization uses money from the sale of stamps to purchase medical supplies to make and provide dressings for cancer patients throughout the province.
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