Spirit of the Shore Half Marathon: Run the scenic route through West and North Vancouver Sunday, Oct. 5, 7:30 a.m. starting at The Village at Park Royal. spirithalfmarathon.com
Health Month at the Library: The West Vancouver Memorial Library at 1950 Marine Dr., will host programs and activities planned to get participants up and moving, eating right and sleeping better. Schedule includes: Embrace Challenge with a New Spirit, Oct. 6, 1-3 p.m.; Future Planning in Case of Incapability, Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m.; and Are you Aching for a Good Night's Sleep? The West Vancouver Community Centre at 2121 Marine Dr. will offer free health classes. Schedule includes: yoga, Oct. 7, 3-4 p.m.; and tai chi, Oct. 10, noon-1 p.m.. westvanlibrary.ca
Energy Balancing with Chi Kung: Experience greater flow of energy in your body and more Tuesdays until Dec. 16, 7-9 p.m. at 103-1346 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. By donation, with proceeds going towards foundations in Mexico and Indonesia. 604-984-9098 [email protected]
24Fit camp Challenge: Workouts every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Brockton school, 3467 Duval Rd., North Vancouver. People of all fitness levels are welcome. Includes complete wellness evaluation, body scan analysis and coaching. Free. 604-230-5075
Brain Injury Recovery: Founders of the Valentus Clinic will do a presentation on achieving better balance in the brain Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at North Shore Naturopathic Clinic, 156 West Third St., North Vancouver. 604-986-7774
Full Moon Ride: Cycle the Spirit Trail to Ambleside Beach Tuesday, Oct. 7, 7-9 p.m. Meet at the fountain at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Bring a hot drink to enjoy while sitting on a log on the beach appreciating the moon. meetup.com/north-vancouverslow-bicycle-meetup
Qigong Classes: Transform stress into inner peace and vitality Wednesdays until Dec. 10, 9:45-11 a.m. at Silk Purse Art Gallery, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. First class by donation, drop-in fee $20, discount for paying in advance or seniors. 604-916-0857
Living with Stroke: A new program from the Heart and Stroke Foundation Wednesdays, Oct. 8-Nov. 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre, 144 East 22nd Ave., North Vancouver. The program is designed to help stroke survivors and their families improve their quality of life, cope with challenges and more. To register call 1-888-473-4636 or email [email protected].
World Sight Day Fundraiser: Lynn Valley Optometry at 255-1233 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver will donate 100 per cent of their regular exam fees (not including MSP billings) rendered on Thursday, Oct. 9 in support of Optometry Giving Sight, a global fundraising initiative. 604-987-9191
Local Volkssport Club will host a noncompetitive five/10-kilometre walk in the Horseshoe Bay area of West Vancouver Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. 604-682-8390
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
