COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR Compiled by Ann Hamilton What's Going On ts a free service provided for non-profit groups. Submission requests should be made on an official What's Going On form, which is available at reception, and recelved by the News at least one week prior to the event. The News endeavors to ensure items appear in the paper at least once before the event takes place, but space constraints may limit the number of submissions printed. For guaranteed publication contact classi- fied (986-6222) or display advertising (980- 0511). MONDAY, MAY 9 Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic. 2, 4, 5:30 &.8'p.m,-Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th St, N.V. Donors are remind- “ed to bring identification. Info: 877- 7810. Strength-Training for Osteoporosis. . Free public lecture. 7 p.m. W.V. Senior Acitivity Centre, 695 21st St, W.V. . Info: 987-1729, : Send in your event listings. ‘ ONGOING EVENTS . Meditation Evening. 7-8:30 p.m. The - Serenity Shop, 228 Lonsdale Ave., ‘N,V. Info: Ferren, 988-4778. . » ANAD Eating Disorder Support Group. -7;30-9 p.m. North Lonsdale United pd FOLLOWING i is a selection - of volunteer opportunities available | through North Shore Community Services (NSCS)... - a. handyperson i is needed to do “minor repairs for a North Shore agency. that has two locations. The volunteer should know how to do “general repairs to facilities and ‘equipment, and will need his or her own tools. * °° ; “An environmental organiza- 3 tion located in Barnaby has open- ings for several volunteers in tecep- tion; transportation and mainte- nance.. Your. own vehicle is - renuited for any of these positions. - Board members are needed for -. al organization that operates sever- - . al group homes on the North Shore. ” People with expertise in managing” Church, N.V, Info: 684-2623, North Shore Toastmasters Club. Learn public speaking in a friendly, supportive environment. Guests wel- come, YMCA, 1735 Inglewood Ave., W.V. 7:15-9:30 p.m. Info: Bob, 984- 6666 or Trev, 925-0975, Al-Anon family groups for family and friends of people who have drinking - problems. Daytime & nighttime meel- ings, Mon. through Sun. Info: 688- 1716. TUESDAY, MAY 10 Free speaker evening. Health & Healing. 7-9 p.m. The Serenity, Shop, NV. Info: 987-8726, °°" . Charity Bazaar. Park Royal Shopping Centre, South Mall. All day Tues. & Wed. proceeds to animals in distress & other charitable organiztions, Info: 929- 2471, Send in your event listings. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 __ Soapstone Carving. Info: W.V. Recreation Centre, 926-3266. . Grief Recovery Group. May 11-June 15. No fee. Pre-registration & 6-week buildings or in finance are particu- larly needed. ; _A companion is needed fora man with a disability. The volun- teer will take him on outings that both enjoy and will offer friendship - _and support. Friendly visitors to go for: walks or drives and visit with peo- _ple of all ages who are living with . Chronic health problems are always needed. Even one or two hours a week can make a difference. - An on-call office assistant is needed for an arts organization. The volunteer would be asked to work as needed to help with mailouts and other office duties. If you are interested in volun- teering, call 985-7138. NSCS is a member agency of the United Way. ‘Apply Now For oes Summer Semester May 9-Aug. 12, 1994 FIRST AND SECOND YEAR UNIVERSITY. ~ TRANSFER PROGRAMS in Arts, Science, Commerce and Cumputer Science. All courses are recognized for transfer credit _ by UBC, SFU and UVic. e FIRST YEAR UNIVERSITY TRANSFER ‘PROGRAM in Engineering A three semester program preparing students for admission to 2nd Year Applied Science (Engineering). - HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM ~ An accelerated GR11/12 program for students wishing to fulfill entrance requirements to ‘university. Provincial Grade 12 examinations “ - are written upon completion of the program. -ENGLISH STUDIES PROGRAM (ESL) An intensive multi-level ESL program for academic, social, or professional purposes. REGISTRATION: May 9th, 1994 (Late registration ends May 14th) For further information, contact: The Admissions Office, COLUMBIA COLLEGE 6037 Marlborough Ave., Burnaby, B.C. VSH 3L6 (Located near Metrotown) a _ Tel (604) 430-6422 attendance commitment required, 7:15- 9:15 p.m. St. Catherine’s Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., N.V. Info: 922-9134 or 922-3780, For more coming events, see Classified's Community Notices, For arts & entertainment listings, see the Around Town colums in Wednesday's North Shore Now section, f PERSONAL INJURY | Free Initial Consultation Douglas W. Lahay_ . CLARK, WILSON BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS 800-885 West Georgia Street, Van. 687-5700 f 24 HOUR MESSAGE 643-3161 HW ICBC's policies are not law. | will get you a fair settlement or trial award. Shaw Cable 4 is again broadcasting its program of interviews with local MLAs. You can hear the interview with your North Vancouver Lonsdale MLA on: Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday . Sunday Monday renewal, the 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver British Columbia Canada V7J 3H5. May 10 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 If you like this type of programming, please let Shaw Cable know. I would ‘be happy to do a monthly interview. The provincial legislature is in mid- session so I’m spending a [ot of time in Victoria. Please write’ me ‘ whenever you have something to say or better yet, if you see me on the bus, seabus or shopping, stop and say hello. I’d like to know what you think about forest training parliamentary reform or any other issue on your mind. * attendance. “6:30 pm 9:00 am/9:00 pm 5:00 pm 9:00 am ; 3:00 pm/9:00 pm 3:00 pm David Schreck, MLA (North Vancouver Lonsdale) Legislative Office: Parliament Buildings ' Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4 Phone: (604) 356-3003 _ Community Office:. 140 B Lonsdale Avenue _ North Vancouver V7M 2E8 Phone: (604) 986-2254 initiatives, Our graduates are in demand! Mfice Administration Programs The Office Administration Department at Capilano College offers specialized programs that train students for success in today's business world. The Office Technology Programs Leam accounting, computer, administrative, communication and organizational skills. Administrative Assistant, Accounting Assistant, and General Office Assistant programs are available. In addition, we offer programs especially designed for English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Evening information meetings are scheduled for May 25 and June 29 at 7 p.m. in Room H212. Daytime information sessions are also available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call to confirm your attendance. The Legal Secretarial Program Leam procedural law in courses that emphasize litigation, corporate, conveyancing, family law and probate procedures, Technological skills for the legal office worker are acquired through hands-on computer information processing. An information meeting is scheduled for May 11 at 6 p.m. in Room H212. Please call to confirm your 1 The Medical Office Assistant Program ‘Train for employment in a number of medical settings — medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. Leam medical terminiology, anatomy and physiology, and medical transcription and all the essential! skills for this high demand field. Information meetings are scheduled for May 25 and June 29 at7 p.m. in Room H215. Please call to confirm your attendance. All programs stress excellence in clerical skills, Our graduates are in demand! Seats in these programs fill quickly, so apply now — call 983-7594.