2015 Budget Open Houses Learn more about the District of West Vancouver's proposed municipal budget Nov. 19, 6-8 p.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr. and Nov. 26, 7-9 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. There will be a presentation at the beginning of each open house, with a question period to follow. westvancouver.ca/budget
Online TooToo ls for Self-Publishing Learn about the best self-publishing tools available online Wednesday, Nov 19, 4-5:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
West Vancouver Historical So ciety will hold a general meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Author and historian Daniel Francis will discuss the subject of his biography, Mayor Louis D. Taylor.
Builders Fo rum Builders, contractors and designers are invited to learn about the new BCBC requirements before they come into effect Thursday, Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m. at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 West 14th St. cnv.org/buildersforum
Getting Started with Library E-Boo ks Learn how to use the BC Library e-books website with your iPad or tablet Thursday, Nov. 20, 2-3 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. westvanlibrary.ca
Persian Boo k Club Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose Thursday, Nov. 20, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Participants must be fluent in Persian. westvanlibrary.ca
children and hyper-sexualization: countering exploitative child images A community forum and panel discussion Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Admission is free and open to all interested community members. For more information call 604-925-8445 or visit cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca
ladies' extravaganza Dykhof Nurseries and Florist presents their eighth annual extravaganza Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 460 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Event includes live entertainment, door prizes, demonstrations, snacks and refreshments. Early bird tickets $20, at the door $25. Ticket proceeds go to the Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society. For more information call 604-985-1914 or visit dykhofnurseries.com
On the Waterfront Western Stevedoring will host tours for the community to see first-hand the work that takes place at Lynnterm Thursday, Nov. 20, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. at Lynnterm East Gate, 15 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-904-2800.
U40 (Under 40) Ev ent An evening of wine and light snacks with Gabrielle Loren, from Loren Nancke and Company, who will be discussing taxes, GST and more Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. at Blueshore Financial, 1250 Lonsdale Ave. Members $5, non-members $10. To purchase tickets, visit business.nvchamber.ca
early years fair Families are invited to learn more about community programs and services for the early years, including preschool, child care centres and more Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Police and fire departments will be on site with a police cruiser and fire truck. For more information visit westvancouver.ca
Silent auction Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club is holding a silent auction in support of ski racing on the North Shore Saturday, Nov. 22, 7-11 p.m. at Lupins Cafe Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver. The event includes a buffet dinner, one free drink and tram ride. Auction items include Grouse Mountain winter family passes. Tickets are $55. For more information contact [email protected]
introduction to eboo ks and e-readers Learn about the basics of e-books and e-readers Saturday, Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
relive the 1980s Parents and alumni of St. Thomas Aquinas High School are invited to a 1980s-themed event to raise awareness about building a new school Saturday, Nov. 22, 7-11 p.m. at 541 West Keith Rd., North Vancouver. The event includes a live band, door prize draw and one free beverage. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. For more
information visit aquinas.org/news/relive-1980s
Intro to faceboo k Learn how to share news and photos, add friends, send and receive messages and more Thursday, Nov. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Registration not required. For more information visit nvcl.ca
build your owown website Learn how to build a website using Wordpress Tuesday, Nov. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free; registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca
Author talk Join 88-year-old Gloria Allan for the release of her first novel, A Walk on Broken Glass: Elisabeth, Empress of Austria Tuesday, Nov. 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St.
ho p into hoo pla Learn how to stream or download content on your computer, tablet or smartphone for free Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2-3 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175
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