ATOMIC SUPERPRESTIGE CYCLO-CROSS will take place Sunday, Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m. at Mahon Park, North Vancouver. jeffvanm@gmail. com atomicracing.com
STRACHAN HARTLEY LEGACY RUN will take place Sunday, Oct. 20 Handsworth secondary, 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. Registration starts at 8 a.m. shlf.ca/run.
WHY JUST RUN Navigate the maze of the Lynn Valley area Sunday, Oct. 20 at 9:30 a.m. Meet at Jaycee House,
1251 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver. $10/$5. gvoc. whyjustrun.ca.
BALANCE AND MOBILITY Learn great tips and practical guidance from certified trainers with extensive training in strength, stability, balance and mobility. Monday, Oct. 21, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7403 westvanlibrary.ca
LIVING WELL TALKS
Lions Gate Cardiac Rehab and Cardiometabolic Clinic will offer a series of free seminars on heart health Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cardiac Rehab office, 200-101 West 16th St., North Vancouver. Topics: Oct. 21, heart disease, mental health, exercise and heart health; Oct. 28, cardiac risk factors, exercise and heart health; Nov. 4, heart physiology, heart disease, exercise and heart health.
vancouverhearthealth.com
BLOOD FROM BOARDERS
All longboarders and supporters are encouraged to donate blood Tuesday, Oct. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at Canadian Blood Services, 4750 Oak St., Vancouver. blood.ca/partnersforlife
CAREGIVER EVENT - TUESDAY WALK AND TALKS
Stroll on the Ambleside Seawalk and get to know other caregivers Oct. 22, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the covered picnic area in John Lawson Park, West Vancouver. 604-982-3320
GETTING TO KNOW DEMENTIA
Learn about the different types of support available and how to begin planning for the future Tuesday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 212-1200 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-384-8347 [email protected]
ART OF HEALTHY LIVING
A presentation on Tapping into the Soul's Voice with practitioner and spiritual director Sara Baker Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Learn about tapping on energy meridians to help alleviate physical and emotional challenges. $15. 604-925-7270 ferrybuildinggallery.com
HALLOW'S EVE RUN
Join Mountain Madness for a half-marathon or 10-kilometre trail race Sunday, Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. Start and finish at Jaycee House, 1251 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver. mountainmadness.ca
BIKE TO WORK WEEK HUB:
Your Cycling Connection is encouraging the community to cycle to work from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3. Participants can sign up on the interactive website at btww.ca to find commuter stations, map their routes, calculate calories burned and track reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email [email protected]