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Effective Job Search Strategies for Newcomers: North Vancouver City Library is offering a free workshop for internationally trained new Canadians Wednesday, March 20, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. at 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: nvcl.ca.

Effective Job Search Strategies for Newcomers: North Vancouver City Library is offering a free workshop for internationally trained new Canadians Wednesday, March 20, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. at 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: nvcl.ca.

Tech Connect - Genealogy Resources: Learn about Ancestry: Library Edition and start discovering your family tree Wednesday, March 20, 78: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Drop-in. Info: nvcl.ca.

The Ultimate Traveller - European Journeys: A travel talk accompanied by photographs with world traveller Peter Langer Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m. at Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Van. Topic: Impressions of Malta. Fee: $15 session. Registration: 604-925-7270.

EUCCA AGM: The Edgemont and Upper Capilano Community Association will hold its annual general meeting Thursday, March 21, 7-9 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Highlights will include updates/presentations by Turning Point Society, Canfield Edgemont Senior Living and the Edgemont Village local area plan refresh.

The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BCSPCA) West Vancouver branch will hold its annual general meeting Thursday, March 21, 5 p.m. at the West Vancouver SPCA Animal Shelter, 1020 Marine Dr.

Join Jane: Drop in to Lynn Valley library's fireplace area for informal one-on-one chats with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite Thursday, March 21, 10-11 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Technology Class: E-book and e-reader help Thursday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Information: westvanlibrary.ca.

The West Vancouver Historical Society will hold a general meeting Thursday, March 21, 7: 45 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Bill Millerd, artistic managing director of the Arts Club Theatre, will speak on West Vancouver canneries and Vancouver theatre.

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, 604929-2135, lynnleedham@ hotmail.com or northvancou-verlawnbowlingclub.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. For 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. Call 604-9293727.

Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver Awards Dinner: Join the so-roptimists 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. Reservations: Lois Taylor, 604-987-7579 or loista@ shaw.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 Thursday, March 28, 24 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Info: nvdpl.ca.

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