A40 - North Shore News - Wednesday, November 7, 2012
PARENTING
Heroic efforts inspire thanks From page 24
at the unfeeling cruelty of the government. It was not until Sept. 2, 1988 that Brian Mulroney announced a Redress Settlement which acknowledged the offences against Japanese Canadians during and after the Second World War and ensured that in future no Canadian would be subject to this kind of injustice. Torn Apart is suitable for readers aged eight to 12.
Skrypuch’s title is for a slightly older audience that includes adults. Reading either or both will reinforce your gratitude for the heroic efforts made by those who fought for us.
Fran Ashdown worked for many years as the children’s librarian at the Capilano branch of the North Vancouver District Library. She will be thinking of her father, an RAF radio officer, on Remembrance Day. For more information check your North Shore libraries.
NEWS photo Paul McGrath
Always room for cello VANCOUVER Fiddle Club Orchestra members Rob Waring (left), Ann Louise Filbert and Janice Hamilton invite the public to their upcoming concert Evening of Scottish Music and Dance, Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Tickets, $15, available at the door or by calling 604-980-6072. Info: vancouverfiddleorchestra.ca.
what’s going on
West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-982-8311.
Bingo: Every Monday at 6:15 p.m., North Vancouver Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604988-3712.
Meals on volunteers Wednesday mornings.
Wheels needs on Monday, or Friday
Info: Diana, 604-922-3414. North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Each month features a different theme. Fee: $7/$5. Polynesian Dance Classes: Beginner classes for adults and children, Sundays and Mondays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145
Canadian Federation of University Women — West Vancouver Branch: The CFUW is an organization committed to promoting education, improving women’s status and human rights as well as offering fellowship and professionalcontacts.Meetings are every third Monday, 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. New members welcome. Info: 604-925-8445 or www.cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca. Contract Bridge: Every Monday and Thursday, 12:303 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-987-7529. English
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