Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes will be available until Nov. 18 at North Shore Alliance Church, 201 East 23rd St., North Vancouver. Pack a shoe box and make a difference to a child living in desperate circumstances. Info: www.samaritanspurse.ca/occ.
Farewell Reception and Party: A celebration for departing West Vancouver Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7: 30 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave. There will be cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live jazz and special guests Vicki Gabereau and Kristen Nash. Admission: $45. Advance tickets only: 604-913-3634 or www. kaymeekcentre.com.
Krystallnacht Commemoration Ceremony: Rajiv Jhangiani from Capilano University will give a lecture on the psy-chology of genocide and stories of the actual Krystallnacht events from Holocaust survivors Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7: 30 p.m. at Congregation Har El, 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-6488.
SpeakerHub Toastmasters will hold an Open House Wednesday, Nov. 9, 5: 45-7: 30 p.m. in the Education Centre at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver.
The organization is dedicated to help others improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly supportive environment. Info: Justin, 604-981-6635 or www. toastmasters.org.
The Ultimate Traveller: A series of travel talks on faraway places with photographs by world traveller Peter Langer will take place on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Schedule: Nov. 9, India - The South. Fee: $15 per session. Registration: 604-925-7270.
Unity in Diversity Award: The Baha'i community of West Vancouver will present an award to an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to promoting understanding and mutual respect between diverse groups Wednesday, Nov. 9, 5: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr.
Canadian Federation of University Women - North Vancouver: Columnist Trevor Lautens and former City of North Vancouver Coun. Barbara Perrault will speak on civic issues at the club's meeting on
Thursday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-2167 or www.cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.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 their next meeting Nov. 10. New members welcome. The group chooses the books; primarily fiction (both classic and modern). Email lauriekienlen@ yahoo.ca for location and info.
Honour: Their Stories, Our History: A documentary screening that features Canadian veterans, Thursday, Nov. 10, 3 p.m. at Churchhill House Globe Theatre, 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. RSVP: 604-904-1199.
Join Jane: Drop by the Lynn Valley library's fireplace area for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite, Thursday, Nov. 10, 10-11 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Cat Adoptions: Anyone interested in adopting a rescued kitten or cat is invited to attend an adoption event held by the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pet Smart, 1325 Main St., North Vancouver. To start the adoption process in advance of this event, apply online at www.orphankittenrescue.com.
Medically Assisted Dying and the Law: Wanda Morris, executive director of Dying with Dignity Canada, will explain the laws regarding assisted dying in Canada and around the world, Saturday, Nov. 12, 1: 303: 30 p.m. at the North Shore Unitarian Church, 370 Mathers Dr., West Vancouver. Morris will update the audience on current challenges to the criminal code around assisted dying. Info: 604-926-1621 or www. nsuc.ca.
The Occupy Movement and the Financial Meltdown, What is to be Done? The Centre for Socialist Education will sponsor a public meeting to host guest speaker Miguel Figueroa, leader of the Communist Party of Canada Sunday, Nov. 13, 5 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver.
Family Film Night: A series of free family friendly films will be shown on Tuesdays at 6: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Schedule: Nov. 15, Cars 2, and Nov. 29, Winnie the Pooh. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
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