Eagle Harbour Fun Run: The seventh annual five-kilometre run/walk to promote community awareness will take place Sunday, June 9, 9: 45 a.m. at Parc Verdun, 5500-block Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Fee: $55 per family or $25 for individuals (includes lunch). Registration: eventsonline.ca/ events/eagle_harbour.
MEC Bikefest: Try out gear, test ride a new bike, browse exhibitors' booths, get deals at the bike swap or learn skills at a clinic June 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Inter River Park, North Vancouver. There will also be races, performers, entertainment, food vendors and kids' activities. Info: events.mec.ca/event/2142/ mec-bikefest-north-shore-june8th-9th-jun08.
Recreational Paddle Crafts Demo Day: Test and compare kayaks, stand up paddleboards or surfskis Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre and Deep Cove Outdoors, North Vancouver. Industry representatives and experts will be on hand to assist and answer questions. Info: 604-987-2202.
Stride to Turn the Tide: Participate in an annual walk organized by the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers group Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m. at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. The walk builds awareness about the HIV and AIDS pandemic and raises funds to support African grandmothers and the children in their care. Walkers can walk as far along the seawall as they choose. Registration will open at 9 a.m. There is no fee to participate but donations will be accepted. Info: grandmotherscampaign.org/ events/national-events/stride-to-turn-the-tide.
Alateen Meeting: A group for ages 10-18 where alcohol is a problem in the family meets every Monday at 7: 15 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604688-1716.
Women's Health Clinics: London Drugs will offer clinics designed for women looking for further information on their journey through menopause Tuesday, June 11, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at 2032 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver or Wednesday, June 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Park Royal North. Sign up for 30-minute one-on-one sessions with a pharmacist for an in-depth review about health and symptoms. Appointments: Lonsdale, 604-980-3661 or Park Royal, 604-926-9616. Fee: $20. Info: healthblog.london-drugs.com/new-london-drugs-womens-health-clinic.
Achieving Peace of Mind with Money: Learn about achieving financial peace of mind in order to move forward with confidence and enjoy life Wednesday, June 12, 7 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Admission by donation. Info: 604987-6959 or northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca.
A Blood Donor Clinic will take place Wednesday, June 12, 1-8 p.m. at North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Future appointments can be made at blood.ca or 1-888-236-6283.
The North Shore Empowering Women's Circle will hold an interactive workshop led by counsellor Ruta Yawney and her guest Dr. Anita Tan-nis Thursday, June 13, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Churchill House, 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. Learn about finding balance during life transitions. Admission by donation. Info and registration: [email protected] or 604-928-0883.
The B.C. Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society Support Group will meet the fourth Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. at The Summerhill, 135 West 15th St., North Vancouver. There will be the occasional guest speaker. Free. RSVP: 604878-8383 or bettymacm@shaw. ca.
Easter Seals 24-Hour Relay:
Registration is open for this full day and night relay that starts Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. at Swangard Stadium in Central Park, Burnaby. Funds raised help to send kids with disabilities to Easter Seals camps. Registration: 24hourrelay.com, [email protected] or 604873-1865.
Family Caregiver Series: Information about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, communication strategies, understanding changes in behaviours, future planning, advocacy and legal issues and self-care for caregivers June 15, 22 and July 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Adult Day Centre, 990 22nd St. Registration: Kerri Sutherland, 604-984-8348 or [email protected].
Ride to Conquer Cancer: Save the date for the fifth annual ride benefitting the B.C. Cancer Foundation. On June 15 and 16 thousands of men and women will embark on a two-day, more than 200-kilometre cycling journey between Vancouver and Seattle. This year, participants can select one of two route options. Registration and info: conquercancer.ca.
Seek the Peak: Test your fitness, stamina and overall mental toughness alone or tackle a 4,100-foot climb with a team of four Saturday, June 15 at 8 a.m. The 16-kilometre route starts from Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, heads up the Grouse Grind to the top of the Peak of Vancouver. Funds raised will go to the B.C. Cancer Foundation's work against breast cancer. Registration: seekthepeak.ca.
Living Well Talks: Lions Gate Cardiac Rehab and Cardiometa-bolic Clinic will offer a series of free seminars on heart health Mondays from 6: 30 to 7: 30 p.m. in the Cardiac Rehab office, 200-101 West 16th St., North Vancouver. Topics: June 17, cardiac risk factors and exercise and heart health. Info: vancouverhearthealth.com.
Whistler Water One Climb: Wear blue and climb the Grouse Grind to raise money to bring clean water to more than 10,000 people in Kenya Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a pre-climb rally at 8 a.m. at the base and an after party at noon at the top with inspirational speaker Spencer West. Fee: Suggested that participants raise a minimum of $25. Registration: oneclimb.ca.
The Art of Healthy Living: A series of workshops with Vancouver's top health and wellness professionals will run until June 23 in West Vancouver at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., Ambleside Youth Centre in Ambleside Park and Lawson Creek Studio, 1756 Argyle Ave. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com. Registration: 604925-7270.
Husbands Only Caregiver Support Group: Husbands caring for a wife with Alzheimer's disease or dementia are invited to register for this group, which meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Registration and info: Kerri Sutherland at 604-984-8348 or [email protected].
Mood Disorders: The North Vancouver MDA support group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 7: 309: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Free. Info and registration: 604-988-4327, 604-873-0103.
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