NORTH VAN HEARING VOICES GROUP A drop-in support group for people who hear voices and would like to talk about their experiences in a supportive, non-judgemental environment meets every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the YWCA, 318-260 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Andrea, 604-983-6018
CHELSEA'S CHALLENGE A fivekilometre walk/run in memory of Chelsea Steyns, a North Shore mother of two sets of twins who lost her battle to a rare form of brain cancer will be held Sunday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Funds raised will go to the family trust fund. sites.google.com/site/chelseasw01
COHO RUN A 14-kilometre journey from Kitsilano Beach over to Ambleside Park Sunday, Sept. 8. Walkers start at 8 a.m. and runners at 9 a.m. Registration required. cohosociety.com
COHO SWIM Choose from 1.5-or three-kilometre options starting and finishing close to the welcoming pole at Ambleside beach Sunday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. Swimmers must wear wetsuits. Registration required. cohosociety.com
BACKCOUNTRY 101 A free clinic dedicated to packing for an overnight hiking trip Mondays, Sept. 9, 16 or 23, 6-7:30 p.m. at Mountain Equipment Co-op, 212 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. Registration required. events. mec.ca
CREATING A POSITIVE HOMECARE EXPERIENCE A presentation and informative discussion that will focus on common caregiver issues Monday, Sept. 9, 3-5 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Health Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. 604-982-3320 UNDERSTANDING ME RESPECTING YOU A free group for men who are abusive in their relationships Mondays, Sept. 9-Dec. 16, 5:30-8 p.m. at Family Services of the North Shore, 101-255 West First St., North Vancouver. Registration: 604-988-5281 x202
COUPLES GROUP THERAPY A free group for couples who are experiencing communication difficulties in their relationship Tuesdays, Sept. 10-Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Family Services of the North Shore, 101-255 West First St., North Vancouver. Registration: 604-988-5281 x202
DIABETES AND FEET Join Dr. Tim Kalla for a presentation on diabetes foot risk assessment and understanding of complications Tuesday, Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m. at Lions Gate Hospital Gym, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Free admission with a pair of new socks for North Shore Homelessness Action Week. Registration: infobc@diabetes. ca or 604-732-1331 x272.
PADDLE SPORT RACE SERIES Competitive and non-competitive, novice to experienced paddlers are invited to paddle any type of craft Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Deep Cove, North Vancouver. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. with a warmup at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Deep Cove 5 Knot Can Race. $5. Registration required: 604-929-2268 or tuesdaynightracing.com
ARTHRITIS SELFMANAGEMENT PROGRAM Learn techniques that will provide knowledge and skills to better manage arthritis Wednesdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. $25, which includes The Arthritis Helpbook.
MUSIC THERAPY RIDE A charity motorcycle ride designed to raise funds for community-based music therapy services in B.C. will go from Vancouver to Whistler Saturday, Sept. 14. musictherapyride.org.
WALK TO REMEMBER The Save Your Skin Foundation will host a nationwide five-kilometre walk in memory of those lost to melanoma and other skin cancers Saturday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. The Vancouver walk will take place at Kitsilano Beach. saveyourskin.ca
GROUSE GRIND CHALLENGE Registration is now open for the 2013 ClearlyContacts. ca event taking place Sunday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. There will be two race categories. Athletes who can complete the Grind in under 45 minutes are encouraged to register in the Grouse Grind Mountain Run and those who prefer a more leisurely pace can participate in the Solo Challenge. Proceeds will support B.C. Children's Hospital. ggmr.ca
PAP CLINIC A free clinic will take place Monday, Sept. 16, 4-5 p.m. at North Shore Women's Centre, 131 West Second St., North Vancouver. Testing for sexually transmitted infections will also be available at the same time. Registration required. 604-984-6009 Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected]. To post online, go to nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
