GROUSE GRIND CHALLENGE The 2013 ClearlyContacts.ca event is 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
TERRY FOX RUNS Sunday, Sept. 15 at: North Vancouver's Inter River Park, registration 9 a.m., run start 10 a.m.: and, West Vancouver's Ambleside Park, registration 8 a.m., run start 9 a.m. terryfox.org
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
FAMILY TO FAMILY COURSE An intense 12-week education course for families dealing with serious mental illness Tuesdays, Sept. 17-Dec. 3, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Family Support Centre, 205-1865 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. The free course is taught by trained family members who themselves have ill relatives and many years experience dealing with the system. northshoreschizophrenia.org
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
