44 dresses Sofiabella Tween Clothing Boutique has kicked offits third annual 44 Dresses campaign. The store is currently collecting gently used party dresses, shoes and accessories for Grade 7 grads in North Vancouver who might not have the means to buy new outfits for their graduation celebrations. Donations should be dropped offby March 31 at 3068 Highland Blvd. in Edgemont Village.
fashion blooms The inaugural Fashion Blooms for Pacific Autism Celebrity Fashion Show takes place Friday, April 1, starting at 11 a.m. at CPrime Modern Italian Steak Wine, 1015 Burrard St., Vancouver. Includes champagne reception, wine, lunch, auctions, and celebrities modelling Holt Renfrew brands. Tickets: $125. The Pacific Autism Family Centre is a project of West Vancouver residents Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia and her husband Sergio Cocchia. pacificautismfamily.com
THRIFTY 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
