PROM DRESS SALE
Sentinel secondary's student-led Cinderella Club will host a sale of formal wear next Friday, Nov. 15, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the school gymnasium, 1250 Chartwell, Dr., West Vancouver. The sale is in support of the Cinderella Project, a federal charity that provides underprivileged high school graduates with formal attire so they can attend their graduation festivities with pride.
TEXTILE ARTS STUDENT SALE
Shop for one-of-a-kind accessories, apparel, art and craft created by students enrolled in CapU's textile arts program next Monday, Nov. 19 and Tuesday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days in Room 201 of the Arbutus Building at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
COATS FOR KIDS
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association has launched its 18th annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, a group whose outreach helps to provide a brighter Christmas for families in need. Donate coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts for distribution to children, teens and adults from Nov. 18 to Dec. 6 at any one of the following North Shore drop-off sites.
In North Vancouver: Dick's Lumber & Building Supplies, 160 Hanes Ave. (Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.); Alchemy Construction Ltd., 1537 Welch St. (Monday Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.); Multivista Construction Documentation, #203 -38 Fell Ave. (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); Solid Wood Home Services Inc., #106 -2411 Dollarton Hwy. (Monday-Friday , 8 a.m.-3 p.m.) In West Vancouver: G.D. Nielsen Developments Ltd., 2405 Bellevue Ave. (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)
FOOD DRIVE
Isabelle's Bridal (220 West Esplanade, North Vancouver) is holding its annual food drive for the Harvest Project. Bring in 10 or more cans of food for the food bank to receive a generous discount on your dress purchase. Call 604-986-5200 to book an appointment. The food drive ends Dec. 14.
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 Van. 604-922-4032.
Compiled by Layne Christensen Fashion File is a weekly column. Priority is given to North Shore events and organizations. Send your info as early as possible to [email protected].
