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Community events
Mission genealogists May 23, the Mission Genealogy Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact missiongen@gmail.com or phone 604-820-5523 for details.
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Five Love Languages: A program based on the book by Dr. Gary Chapman for those interested in improving their relationship with others Wednesdays, May 22-June 5, 7 p.m. at West Vancouver Baptist Church, 450 Mathers Ave. Fee: $25, includes workbook. Registration: 604922-0911 or westvanbaptist. com.
Cupcakes for critters raises $360K for SPCA
In a first-ever national fundraiser benefitting SPCAs and humane societies, National Cupcake Day has raised more than $360,000 across Canada to help animals in need.
Check out survey, open house
Do you have an animal issue in your community you'd like to see addressed?
In THE NOW
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Gift pennies to needy animals
SPCA branches across the province, including Abbotsford, are collecting donations (pre-rolled pennies preferred) until May 31.
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Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, May 12 and 26, 1: 152: 15 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Tech-savvy teens will help with questions about computers, mobile phones, PDAs and other high-tech devices. Info: nvcl.ca.
Heat and cars hurt canines
Every year, animal control officers are called out more than once to aid dogs stuck in hot cars for too long.
Registration open for annual BC SPCA walk
THE Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk is being hosted in 34 communities across the province on Sept. 8 and participants can start signing up now.
Community Events
The Chilliwack Hospice Society's Suicide/Homicide Grief Support Group begins May 2. With Mother's Day approaching, the society also hosts a Pregnancy/Infant Loss Support Group meeting May 8. To register or for further info, call Lucy at the Chilliwack Hospice Society at 604-795-4660.
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Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, April 28, May 12 and 26, 1: 152: 15 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Tech-savvy teens will help with questions about computers, mobile phones, PDAs and other high-tech devices. Info: nvcl.ca.
Pets+renter=challenge
To say that Tanner and Teka are glued to Tricia Thomas would be an understatement.
kids' stuff
Start With Art: An exhibition that aims to educate children and cultivate the love of art and art collecting will run until May 4 at the Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Artwork is priced in a kid-friendly range and is only available for purchase by kids 16 and younger. Info:
Roses and Rotten Tomatoes
A dump truck full of rotten tomatoes to Mayor Watts and roses to Mayor Jackson regarding the Now article "Clean up your side of Scott Road." The so-called "renos" being done to the restaurant on the corner of 82nd and Scott Road that has been going on for years is the biggest eyesore and such an embarrassment! Watts needs to come down harder on owners of establishments who neglect their places - they are making our neighbourhoods look disgusting! Thank you Mayor Jackson for calling Watts out on this topic.
Alleged Abby puppy mill owner in court
A man accused of running a puppy mill in Abbotsford and Chilliwack is arguing that his rights were violated when B.C. SPCA investigators searched a property where some of his dogs were being boarded.
Accused in puppy mill case argues his rights violated
A man accused of running a puppy mill in Abbotsford and Chilliwack is arguing that his rights were violated when B.C. SPCA investigators searched a property where some of his dogs were being boarded.
