Past Events in "January 1, 2013"
Cultural Olympiad 2010
From January 22 to March 21, the best artists in Canada and around the world will play in our own backyard. Genre-bending theatre; stunning virtuoso dance; fierce, fresh music; breathtaking visual and digital art extravaganzas — Cultural Olympiad 2010, presented by Bell, will bring it all to Metro Vancouver and the Sea to Sky corridor.
Date: May 14, 2009 - March 8, 2010Arthritis Chronic Pain Management
WHEN: Tuesday, March 9, 2010; 6:30 – 8:30pm
WHERE: Capilano Branch Library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver
Free. Registration is required. Call 604 987 4471
Based on the Arthritis Self-Management Program this two hour forum introduces participants to self-management skills and the principles of pain management:
- Learn about the physical causes of pain in arthritis
- Learn how to better manage stress and fatigue
- Learn about the benefits of exercise and how to use medications wisely
Mary Wilson is our presenter and one of our long-time volunteer leaders for The Arthritis Society. She leads the Arthritis Self-Management Program on the North Shore and is a patient partner with the UBC Rheumatology program teaching new doctors how to work with patients. Mary is a personal trainer and conducts Arthritis Joint Works exercise programs on the North Shore.
Date: March 9, 2010 - March 9, 2010Meet Your Mayor
WHEN: Wednesday, March 10th: 9:30 – 11:00 am
WHERE: Lynn Valley Main Library, Fireside Area, 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
Everyone welcome; No registration required; Free.
Drop in to the Lynn Valley Main Library’s fireplace area for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton
Richard Walton is in his second term as Mayor of North Vancouver District (2005 to present) after serving three years as Councilor (2003 - 2005) and seven years as a North Vancouver School Trustee (1986 - 1993). During his term as Mayor, Richard Walton serves on numerous boards including the Municipal Finance Authority of BC and the Fraser Basin Council. He is also Vice Chair of the Board of Metro Vancouver, and sits on the Environment and Energy, Port Cities, Intergovernmental and Parks Committees.
Date: March 10, 2010 - March 10, 2010SFU Philosopher’s Café
WHEN: Every third Tuesday of the month. Next café March 16th, 2010 7:00pm
WHERE: Lynn Valley Main Library Community Meeting Room,1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
Join us for our next SFU Philosopher’s Café on March 16th. At this café we will discuss the topic of Mind and Body specifically: “Do we have a mind that is distinct from our brain?†Sure to be a fun and stimulating evening – these cafés are one of our most popular programs!
About the SFU Philosopher’s Café Series:
Comfortable surroundings for vibrant street level discussions on burning issues of the day. No formal philosophy training required; real life experience desired.
Philosophers' Cafés are organized by Interdisciplinary Programs in Continuing Studies at Simon Fraser University in cooperation with the dedicated, peripatetic moderators.
Date: March 16, 2010 - March 16, 2010Using the Library 24/7
WHEN: Thursday March 11; 2:30pm – 4:00pm
WHERE: Parkgate Branch Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver, Phone: 604-929-3727
Parkgate sessions are drop-in.
Learn about the wealth of resources available to you through the library’s website. Find out how you can search for thousands of articles, books, and internet sites, around the clock.
Date: March 11, 2010 - March 11, 2010Introduction to Email
WHEN: Thursday March 25; 10:30am – 12:00pm
WHERE: Parkgate Branch Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver, Phone: 604-929-3727
Learn all the basics about email in this hands on session.
Date: March 25, 2010 - March 25, 2010Using MS Word
WHEN: Thursday March 18; 2:30pm – 3:30pm
WHERE: Lynn Valley Main Library,1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver- Sessions are held in the Technology Classroom, Second Floor.
Basic introduction to MS Word for beginners.
Phone 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 to register for sessions.
Date: March 18, 2010 - March 18, 2010Book Talk: It can Happen to You
WHERE: Parkgate Library, Meeting Room, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver
Lynn Crymble is a local author living in the Seymour area, who has written an hysterically funny novel set on the North Shore. Penny, the writer of a financial advice column in the local newspaper (a thinly disguised North Shore News) and married to an aging realtor who acts like Don Juan, finds a fortune in a paper bag. And ‘poof!’ her life changes completely!
Everyone welcome; registration is required, please call
604-929-3727