Bingo: Every Monday at 6:30 p.m., North Vancouver Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver.

Drop-in Contract Bridge: Every Monday and Thursday, 12:30-3 p.m., in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook recreation centre. Fee: $1. For more information, call 604-987-7529.

The Canadian Federation of University Women West Vancouver branch meets on the third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: 604-921-9111.

Espiritu: If you enjoy singing with a dedicated group that does a fabulous array of repertoire, auditions for all sections of singers are being held now. Tenors and a paid tenor section leader are most welcome, Mondays from 7-9 p.m. at the Mt. Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-922-2513. Previous choral experience and basic music reading required.

Friendship Toastmasters Club meets to improve communication and leadership skills every Monday, 7:15 -9:15 p.m., at Delbrook recreation centre, North Building, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.friendshiptoastmasters.com.

Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Basic and intermediate classes every Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Braemar elementary school, 3600 Mahon Ave., North Vancouver. Info: May, 604-926-3174 or Keith, 604-929-3975.

Mount Seymour Lions' Club meets on the first and third Monday of every month and new members are welcome. Info: Gerry St. Laurent at 778-386-7045.

North Shore Photographic Society: Learn the basics and refinements of photography at weekly meetings held on Mondays from September to June at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 2347 Inglewood Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.nsps.ca.

North Shore Toastmasters: Practice public speaking and communication skills in a friendly environment, Mondays, 7:15-9:15 p.m. in West Vancouver. Everyone is welcome. Info: Jill at 604-984-7437 or www.toastmastersnorthshore.org.

North Shore Women's Centre Family Law Clinic: A family law specialist is available one Monday per month for a one hour free consultation. Info and registration: 604-984-6009.

North Shore Writers' Association meets on the third Monday of every month (except during December and summer months) at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.nswriters.bc.ca.

North Vancouver Outdoors Club meets the last Monday of each month and has ongoing trips and weekly events. Info: 604-983-6444 ext. 296 or www.northvanoutdoorsclub.ca.

North Vancouver Rotary Club meets every Monday, 6:30 p.m., at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St. Prospective members are welcome. Info: Kevin Evans at 604-985-6535.

Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschool-age children, with free child care and workshops, meets Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Lunch is served. Info: 985-1122 ext. 28.

The 'WayCup' Cafe: Share views and have fun. Activities for ages 15-19. Movies, games, dancing, great food and a lot more. Every Monday from 7-9 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-389-3357 or www.wayaware.com.

6th Field Engineer Squadron Museum: Almost 100 years of local military history is on display the first Monday of every month (except during holidays), 7-9 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-669-5852.

A Chance For Woman to Meet Other Woman New to West Vancouver: The West Vancouver Newcomers Club welcomes all women new to the community within the last two years. The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the West Vancouver Yacht Club, 5854 Marine Dr. West Vancouver. September's meeting will be on the second Tuesday. Info: Jan 604-926-1661.

Bingo: Fraternal Order of Eagles holds bingo every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-10 p.m. at the Alano Club, 176 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-4141.

Blind Bowling: For legally blind people of all ages. New bowlers welcome for this fun program sponsored by the North Shore Optimist Club meeting every Tuesday at 2 p.m., (except June-September) at North Shore Bowling Lanes. Pick-up and drop-off can be provided. Info: Len Baldwin at 604-985-2943.

Burstin' with Broadway: Men do you like singing? You can join this 90 member choir for people of all ages. Practices are held Tuesdays, starting Sept. 9, at the Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1407 or www.burstinwithbroadway.com.

Drop-in Duplicate Bridge: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12:45-4 p.m., in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook recreation centre. Fee: $1. Info: 604-987-7529.

Carousel Chorus is looking for soprano, alto, tenor and bass singers. It meets Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Queen Mary elementary, 230 West Keith Rd., North Vancouver. Info: Judy at 604-980-2021 or judymould@hotmail.com.

Club Quay Speakers Toastmasters meets every Tuesday, 5:10-7 p.m. on the second floor of Chadwick Court (next to the SeaBus terminal) in North Vancouver. Info: Joyce, 604-980-5644.

Deep Cove Swing Band meets every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., at Seycove Community School, 1204 Caledonia Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for an experienced bass player and saxophonist, preferably tenor. Info: Bernie at 604-420-4085.

District Dialoguers Toastmasters: An excellent opportunity to practice public speaking and leadership skills every Tuesday, noon-1:15 p.m., at the North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Rd. Guests and new members are welcome. Info: Lloyd, 778-881-1455.

Euchre: every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 118 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Everyone is welcome. Info: Glen at 604-980-0462.

Formerly Married Club: Social group meets the first Tuesday of every month for fun and friendship. Info: Pat 604-922-3460, Bob 604-987-4536 or Dawn 604-929-1173.

Intensive Parenting Training: Westcoast Family Resources Society North Shore offers a free workshop on Tuesday mornings. Call Nancy at 604-417-3406 for information, time and venue.

AskAway: A free online information service is provided by libraries throughout B.C., Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit your local library's website and click on AskAway.

The Coast Character Doll and Paper Group meets monthly on the North Shore for workshops and discussions regarding construction, techniques and supplies used in doll fabrication and paper work at regular meetings and other designated times. New members welcome. Info: Doreen Marlor at 604-984-8540.

Community Resource Library: North Shore Disability Resource Centre has books, publications, audiotapes, videos and DVDs on topics related to children and adults with disabilities and is open to the general public Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at 3158 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-5371.

Developmental Disabilities Association collects household items that are gently used. These donations provide a significant source of income to support the association's programs and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. To schedule a pick-up call 604-273-4DDA or visit www.develop.bc.ca to find a donation bin near you.

Friends of the North Vancouver City Library: A non-profit group dedicated to promoting and enhancing the services and programs of the library through fundraising activities such as the annual book sale, hosting the North Shore Writers' Festival and assisting with literacy programs is looking for new members. Annual membership fee: $10. Info: friends@cnv.org or Jane Watkins at 604-990-4226.

Hair Loss: West Coast Wigs and Real Hair Studio will be providing free hair loss and hair replacement workshops. Find out what options you have for hair loss issues. Info: 604-980-3211 or www.westcoastwigs.com.

J.P. Fell Pipe Band needs drummers of any age and level of experience to participate in community-based street parades and concerts. Drums, uniforms and instruction supplied. For more information call Pipe Sgt. Milton Cameron at 604-921-6522.

Laudate Singers: North Shore-based chamber music choir has an opening for an advanced bass singer with choral experience. Info: laudatesingers@hotmail.com or 604-831-3158.

Maple Leaf Singers is holding auditions for female and male singers for the season beginning in September. Info: Anne Baird at 604-922-9827.

North Shore Community Resources Society: Community services provided include programs such as child-care resource and referral; seniors' one-stop information; community housing action committee; volunteer North Shore and volunteer access for people with mental health issues or developmental disabilities; caregiver support, legal information and advocacy. Info: 604-982-3320, 604-985-7138 or www.nscr.bc.ca.

Referral Program: North Shore Community Resources Society provides an ongoing service for parents, child-care providers, early childhood education students and the community. Info: 604-985-7138, www.nscr.bc.ca or at the office, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the top of the escalator in Capilano Mall, North Vancouver.

Salsa, swing, social ballroom and Latin dancing: for couples and singles Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, Thursdays and Saturdays at Anne Macdonald Studio and Fridays at Parkgate Community Centre. For more information call 604-985-6203.

Salvation Army Foodbank is always in need. Donations can be dropped off at Family Services, 105 West 12th Street, North Vancouver. For more information call 604-988-7225.

Watershed Tours: Free adult-oriented tours, Thursday through Sunday. Two daily four-hour tours, either by bus or on foot, 8 a.m. to noon or 12:30-4:30 p.m. Meet at the upper parking lot of Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver. For a schedule or to register call 604-432-6430 or visit www.metrovan.org. Advanced registration is required. A limited number of Chinese speaking tours are also available.

West Vancouver Police Department neighbourhood concerns: If you have issues or concerns the police should know about occurring in your residential or business neighbourhood, send the police an e-mail by going to the website www.westvancouverpolice.ca and clicking on neighbourhood concerns. Anyone e-mailing the police can remain anonymous. The website also contains recent crime statistics and media releases on criminal activity occurring in West Vancouver.

Women's Settlement English classes: The North Shore Multicultural Society offers classes for immigrant and refugee women with children up to five years old, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Daycare is provided. Register in person Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. For more information call Tricia at 604-988-2931.

-- Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell

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