Wearable art Award-winning fashion designer Fariba Mirzaie will be exhibiting some of her wearable art collection in a solo exhibit entitled Surrender until Aug. 24 at The Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. silkpurse.ca
First in B.C. Free People is opening its first B.C. boutique at Park Royal and will mark the occasion with a grand opening event on 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 to enjoy as well.
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.
Thirfty Chic 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 T
Compiled by Christine Lyon
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