Lawn Bowling Orientation Day: If you have always wondered about the game of lawn bowling, come to an orientation Sunday, March 24, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club, 2160 Lonsdale Ave. No experience is required and coaching is provided. Info: Lynn, 604-929-2135, [email protected] or northvancouverlawnbowlingclub.ca.
Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, March 24, 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. Information: nvcl.ca.
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. Info: 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 required: 604-929-3727.
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 soroptimist awards Wednesday, March 27, 6: 30 p.m. at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Van. Naomi Yamamoto, MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale will be the guest speaker. Tickets: $40. Reservations: Lois Taylor, 604-987-7579 or [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 March 29-31. 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 music from the West Vancouver Pops Band, live commentary about participating boats and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Festivities will begin March 29 at 9: 30 a.m. and the race's starting sequences will begin at 10: 25 a.m. Info: southernstraits.ca or 604-921-7575.
Nature Festival - Sizdah Bedar: Welcome in the Persian New Year at an Iranian picnic celebrating family and nature Sunday, March 31, 10 a.m.-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.
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. Registration: pitch-in.ca or 1-877-PITCHIN.
Parenting Lecture Series: Parenting specialist Christopher Burt will give a series of lectures about issues that affect parents of preschool, elementary and teenage children. Troubled Teens - Difficult Conversations will take place Wednesday, May 22, 7 p.m. at the North Shore Jewish Community Centre, 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Admission: $35 per couple, $20 per person. Info and registration: 604-925-6488 or office@ harel.org.
Change for Change: As Canada bids farewell to the penny, you can donate your pennies and change to The North Shore Disability Resource Centre by dropping them off at 3158 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Call 604985-5371 for pick-up.
Pitch Your Pennies for Good: The North Shore Community Resources Society is collecting pennies, rolled or
not. They can be dropped off at the community resources office in Capilano Mall, 201935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-7138.
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, 126 East 15th St., North Van. The fraternal organization uses money from the sale of stamps to purchase medical supplies to make and provide dressings for cancer patients. Computers at the Library: North and West Vancouver public libraries offer free ongoing computer classes. For information, dates and locations, visit nvdpl.ca, nvcl.ca or westvanlibrary.ca.
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