Fashion show: Wearable Art Vancouver presents Slow Clothes: The Art of Fashion, a showcase of one-of-a-kind artist-made garments and accessories by well-known North Shore and Metro Vancouver fibre artists. Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Millenium Park in West Vancouver. Part of the Harmony Arts Festival. Get your seat early. Lunch and beverages will be available in the lounge.
Special sale: Mark your calendars for a special sale with Vancouver brands Adhesif Clothing and Bronsino Designs on Saturday, Aug. 31. Enjoy live music, refreshments, wine by donation, discounts on current season stock from both designers, and the chance to win a prize. The party is from noon to 8 p.m. and is located at Adhesif Clothing Store at 2202 Main St. in Vancouver. Space is limited. RSVP to [email protected].
Thrifty chic: The Thrift Shop at Mount Seymour United Church (1200 Parkgate Ave., just off Mount Seymour Parkway) is open Thursdays, 2-8 p.m.
Make way for summer fashions by clearing out unwanted clothing and accessories and donating them to the Canadian Diabetes Association's Clothesline program. Clothesline accepts gently used clothing, all cloth-based items, shoes, boots, books, toys and more. Visit diabetes.ca for dropoff locations.
North Shore Needle Arts Guild meets the second Thursday of the month and offers instruction in embroidery and beading at St. Martin's Anglican Church hall in North Vancouver. Info: 604-922-4032.
Priority is given to North Shore events and organizations. If your business or charity is planning an event, send your information as early as possible to [email protected].
