An Introduction to Social Networking: Social Networking for Beginners -- mentoring sessions: Tuesdays Feb. 17-Mar. 31 two secessions a day 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30. Space is limited, pre-register at the Lynn Valley Main Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286.

Child Car Seat Safety Check: Offered by the BCAA traffic safety foundation, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. at BCAA Park and Tilford Mall, 333 Brooksbank Ave. Drop in. Info: 1-877-247-5551 or www.childseatinfo.ca.

Computers at the Capilano Branch Library: E-mail for Beginners: Learn how to set up and use your own web mail account, such as Hotmail, Gmail and more, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2-3:00 p.m., 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Please pre-register for sessions: 604-987-4471. All sessions are free of charge.

10 Steps to an Effective Estate Plan: Community members are invited to a free estate planning seminar offered by Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 3 p.m. at the John Braithwaite community centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-904-3553.

Theologians' Cafe: Religion -- Poison, Perfume or Peace? will be the topic of discussion at this series held at Brewster's Coffee House, 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Sponsored by West Vancouver Presbyterian Church, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7:30-9 p.m. Info: Cathy at 604-926-6513.

Capilano University Textile Arts Programs: Ruth Scheuing will describe the University's textile arts diploma and certificate programs and in particular the part-time advanced certificate, Thursday, Feb. 19, 8:45-9:30 p.m. at West Point Grey community centre, 4397 West Second Ave., Vancouver. Scheuing will also discuss the tapestry and jacquard weaving options. Info: www.gvwsg.com or e-mail dmrussell@shaw.ca or contact Dawn, 604-576-8101.

Galileo -- Gateway to the Stars: Join Raminder Samra, HR MacMillan Space Centre's astronomer, for a discussion of some of astronomy's biggest discoveries and the major questions astronomers are studying today, Thursday, Feb. 19, 7-8 p.m. in the Peter J. Peters Room at West Vancouver Memorial library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7405.

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Capilano Library: Learn about the renovations, seismic upgrades and new technology, Saturday, Feb. 21, 3-4 p.m. at 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Space is limited. Registration: friendsnvdpl@gmail.com. or 604-839-4029.

Heritage Cream Tea: Enjoy a cup of tea, scones, conversation and musical entertainment, Saturday, Feb. 21, 1 and 2:30 p.m. sittings at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Join Lynn Valley's historian Roy Pallant in the living room at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion on a Lynn Valley school saved. Admission: $7/$6. Tickets and info: Joni, 604-987-5820.

Hike for Hunger Torchlight Parade: In celebration of Scouting week, the North Shore Scouts and Guides will be parading up Lonsdale Avenue to the Memorial recreation centre at East 23rd Street and St. Georges Avenue., North Vancouver, where they will host an indoor singalong campfire, Saturday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. They will also be raising donations and awareness for the North Shore's Harvest Project.

North Shore Neighbourhood House Celebrates 70th Anniversary: People of all ages across the North Shore are invited to drop by the House at 225 East Second St., North Vancouver for coffee or hot chocolate, Saturday, Feb. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Preschool Open House: Village parent participation preschool at 3150 Colwood Dr., North Vancouver, will be holding an open house, Saturday, Feb. 21 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Preschool Open House: Grand Boulevard parent participation preschool at 520 East 20th St., North Vancouver will be holding an open house, Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Info: 604-987-2294.

Katy's Burger Bash in Support of Blood Cancer Research: Enjoy a beer and a hamburger, Sunday, Feb. 22, 3-6:30 p.m. at Troller Pub, 6422 Bay Street, Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver. Tickets: $15. With each ticket sold, $10 will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.

North Shore Business Tradeshow: Consumers can view new product lines, evolving technology, creative strategies or tried, tested and true products and services, Wednesday, Feb. 25 from noon to 6 p.m. at Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-4488.

Computers at the Parkgate Branch Library: Social Networking Tools, introductory session. Get to know social networking tools such as Facebook, Flickr, Friends Reunited, Classmates and more, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., 3675 Banff Ct., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3727.

-- Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell

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