Persian and Canadian Community Walk for Cancer to support Lions Gate Hospital Foundation in memory of Soheil Roohani Sunday, July 6, 11:30 a.m. at Mahon Park, North Vancouver. $25.
Blood - A Family Portrait Canadian Blood Services experiences notable decreased donations heading into the summer months so they will be holding donor clinics in North Vancouver: July 9, 1-8 p.m. at North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave. and July 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lions Gate Hospital (gymnasium), 231 East 15th St. 1-888-236-6283 blood.ca
Meditation Drop-In: Relax into an evening of stress-reducing calm every Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. at The Oracle, 103-1346 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. The classes are led by experienced meditators with a different theme each week. Admission by donation. 604-984-9098
Wonder Women Run4Mom A memorial run to honour women who struggle with significant life challenges like mental illness, addiction and domestic violence Saturday, July 26. This is a virtual event powered by FitCause, so anyone can join. Wearable technology is needed or a fitness app like Nike +, RunKeeper or the Moves app. Participants choose their distance, the more points and steps that get racked up will go towards showing the world how far participants can go to break the silence. There will be a pep party for registrants on Thursday, July 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will go towards support for Battered Women's Services and the Canadian Mental Health Association. fitcause.com/missions/wonder-womenrun4mom
North Shore Parkins on's Family Caregiver Group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Amica West Vancouver, 659 Clyde Ave. This is a special group for caregivers, family and friends of people living with Parkinson's to share ideas, caregiving coping strategies, information and resources, good conversation, and more. 604-662-3240 [email protected]
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email info for your nominal fee event to [email protected].
