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Call for Board Members: Living Systems Counselling has immediate openings for volunteer board members who have an interest in Bowen Family Systems theory and who would like to contribute to their mission by lending expertise with fundraising, marketing, grant writing or other areas. Meetings are held every third week of the month for approximately two hours. Living Systems is a provider of counselling, training, education and research based on Bowen Family Systems theory. Info: Mark Smith, marksmith1@ shaw.ca, 604-720-5889 or livingsystems.ca.
Green Guide
Compost Coaching: Free personalized, at-home support for using the Green Can or backyard composter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you're guaranteed to learn something new. Offered by the North Shore Recycling Program on behalf of all three North Shore municipalities. Book appointments at coaching.northshorerecycling. ca or 604-984-9730.
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Author Talk: Annie Paquette will talk about her book Left, Right, then Center: A story From the Middle, an insightful and humorous spiritual memoir Wednesday, May 8, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-9870286, ext. 8144.
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The Grand Boulevard Ridgeway Resident's Association will hold its annual general meeting Sunday, May 5, 1-3 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, 530 East 12th St., North Vancouver. The guest speakers will be Michael and Michelle Binkley discussing the issues caused by the Richardson expansion. Everyone is welcome.
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Transitions: An empowering women's circle led by counsellor Ruta Yawney Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Find out what inspires you by listening to your heart, accessing your intuition and focusing your imagination through imagery and music. Bring a mat, blanket/pillow and dress comfortably. Fee: $50. Registration: ruta@rutayawney.com or 604-928-0883.
Health notes
Call for Board Members: Living Systems Counselling has immediate openings for volunteer board members who have an interest in Bowen Family Systems theory and who would like to contribute to their mission by lending expertise with fundraising, marketing, grant writing or other areas. Meetings are held every third week of the month for approximately two hours. Living Systems is a provider of counselling, training, education and research based on Bowen Family Systems theory. Info: Mark Smith, marksmith1@ shaw.ca, 604-720-5889 or livingsystems.ca.
kids' stuff
Start With Art: An exhibition that aims to educate children and cultivate the love of art and art collecting will run until May 4 at the Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Artwork is priced in a kid-friendly range and is only available for purchase by kids 16 and younger. Info:
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Scotiabank MS Walk: A two-or five-kilometre route along the shore Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. Each route is also accessible by wheelchair, scooter or stroller. There will be refreshments, music, snacks and activities at the finish line.
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Women's Bowling: Women of all ages are invited to join a bowling group Wednesdays, 9-11: 30 a.m. at North Shore Bowl, 141 West Third St., North Vancouver. No experience necessary. No fee to join, just $16.50 to bowl three games. Info: Cathy, connect@theconnectedwoman. com or 604-985-1212.
Kids' stuff
Spring Break Book Buddies: A program that matches children from ages six to 10 with teen reading mentors will run until March 28 at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. During 30 minute sessions, Big Book Buddies listen to their Little Buddies read aloud and help them choose books to take home. Registration: 604984-0826, ext. 8141 or at the library. Info: nvdpl.ca.
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Dragon Boat: All ages and levels of experience are invited to join a women's team that trains two days a week in Deep Cove. Info: Cait, 604-773-5235 or catbell52@yahoo.com.
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March is Nutrition Month: Registered dieticians will be on hand to answer questions and share tips, valuable tools and guidance to help families reach their nutrition goals Wednesday, March 20 , 3-7 p.m. at the Real Canadian Superstore, 333 Seymour Blvd., North Vancouver.
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Kids' stuff
Reading Tails: Emma, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog, will help kids read Wednesdays until March 13, 4-5 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. To register for a 20-minute appointment call 604-9257408.
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Shred for the Cure: A ladies night in support of the B.C. Cancer Foundation returns to Mount Seymour every Monday night, 5-10 p.m. until March 11. Participants can pick up vouchers at the following North Vancouver locations: The Boardroom, 2057 Lonsdale Ave. or North Shore Ski and Board, 1625 Lonsdale Ave. Bring the voucher to guest services and it will be exchanged for a complimentary lift ticket once a donation is made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation. Info: mountseymour.com/events or 604-986-2261, ext. 2.
kids' stuff
Reading Tails: Emma, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog, will help kids read Wednesdays until March 13, 4-5 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. To register for a 20-minute appointment call 604-925-7408.
Green guide
Invasive Plant Management Workshop: The community is invited to provide input and be part of a discussion on strategy to deal with invasive plants Tuesday, March 5, 5: 30-7: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 West 14th St. RSVP by March 1 to eng@cnv.org. Info: cnv.org/invasiveplants.
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Grooving on Health Party: Studio Wild will host a fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 24 from 11: 30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. at OneDance Creative Art Centre, 286 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Admission by donation with all profits going towards funding for The Hashimoto's Project. Schedule: studiowild.ca. RSVP: info@studiowild.ca.
