Authors in our Community: Author Jim Francis will share ways to leave fears behind and become a great presenter - just some of the 50 suggestions featured in his new book How Not to Suck at Public Speaking Wednesday, Feb. 29, 7: 30-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: www.westvanlibrary.ca.
The Norwood Queens Community Association will hold a meeting Wednesday, Feb. 29, 6-8 p.m. at the District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Rd. All Norwood, Queens and Delbrook residents are welcome. Info: [email protected].
Cycling Safety and Bike Map: The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition - North Shore group will hold a public input meeting Thursday, March 1, 6-8 p.m. in the Welsh Hall at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. The input session will cover the topics of cycling safety on the Sea-to-Sky Highway and the North Shore bike map.
Parks Master Plan: A full draft of District of West Vancouver's parks master plan will be available for public review, feedback and input at the following open houses: Wednesday, Feb. 29, 5-8 p.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr. and Tuesday, March 6, 5-8 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Info or to view the full draft: www. westvancouver.ca/parks.
The Ultimate Traveller: 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: Chile, Feb. 29; Easter Island, March 7; Argentina, March 14 and Ecuador, March 21. Fee: $15 per session. Registration: 6049257270.
An Evening with Senator Mobina Jaffer: The Lions Gate Gogos will host a talk with Senator Jaffer who will address the topic, "Building Partnerships to Bring Affordable Drugs to Africa," Saturday, March 3, 7-8 p.m. at St. Clement's Anglican Church, 3400 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. The evening will also include drumming with The Upbeats. Admission by donation with all proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
The North Vancouver Women's Softball League will be taking in-person registration
Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Karen Magnussen Community Centre, 2300 Kirkstone Rd. Ages 19 and over are invited to participate. Info: www.freewebs.com/nvwsl08/ or email NVWSL@ yahoo.ca.
Proposed Low Level Road Project: A consultation program on modified design and options for the Low Level Road will be launched in March. The program will include open houses and workshops so the public can choose which events to become involved in. Open houses: March 3 and 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Ridgeway elementary, 420 East Eighth St., North Vancouver and March 7, 5-8 p.m., Pinnacle Hotel, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. Workshops will take place March 3, 8 and 24 and registration is required. Info: www. portmetrovancouver.com, www.cnv.org or 604-665-9066.
North Shore Pro Life Society will hold its annual general meeting Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m. at Saint Thomas Aquinas school, 541 West Keith Rd., North Vancouver.
Author Talk: Principal of Edmonds Community School David Starr will talk about his book From Bombs to Books: Refugee Children, Their Families and an Exceptional Canadian School Thursday, March 8, 7-8: 45 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Computer Class - Internet Basics in Farsi: A free demonstration-style class Thursday, March 8, 3-4: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Learn what's available on the web and how to find it. Registration not required. Info: 604-998-3450 or www.nvcl.ca.
Deep Cove Bookworms: A book club that meets the second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. in a private home will hold its next meeting March 8. New members welcome. Next book: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz. Info and location: lauriekienlen@ yahoo.ca or 604-980-4011.
Ease into E-Books: Learn the basics of library e-books at one of the North Vancouver District Public Library's free sessions. Schedule: March 10, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. Registration: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Wednesday, March 14, 2-3 p.m. at Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court. Registration: 604-929-3727. Thursday, March 15, 7-8 p.m. at Capilano Library, 3045 Highland Blvd. Registration: 604-987-4471.
Spirituality of Wine: A social gathering, bible study and wine appreciation class March 11 and April 15, 7 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Fee: $25 per session. Registration: 604-987-2114 or [email protected].
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