sample sale Christine Lingerie, run by West Vancouver designer Christine Morton, is holding a sample sale Aug. 15 and 16 at 821 Powell St. in Vancouver. One-of-a-kind samples and inventory from last year will all be on sale. christinelingerie.com
First in B.C. Free People is opening its first boutique in the province at Park Royal later this month. A grand opening event will take place Aug. 29 from 6-8 p.m. The first 50 guests will receive reusable canvas totes filled with mini succulents and goods from Free People and Tarte Cosmetics. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a photobooth for guests. freepeople.com
Lions Gate Quilters Guild meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's and St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, 2641 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. New members welcome. 604-926-7098 or lionsgatequiltersguild.com
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. 604-922-4032.
THRIFTY CHIHIC The Thrift Shop at Mount Seymour United Church (1200 Parkgate Ave.) is open Thursdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Half price sale on selected goods every week.mtseymourunited.com
Compiled by Christine Lyon Email [email protected]
