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North Shore Kidney Run: Support the Kidney Foundation at a 2.5 kilometre walk or five km fun run Sunday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. (registration 8 a.m.) at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. northshorekidneyrun.

The following is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.

Seniors Acting Up Needs New Members: A cabaret group that performs at seniors facilities twice a month rehearses Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $18 per season.

Many investors have trouble finding a good financial advisor but by asking a few important questions, I believe you can increase your chances of hiring one of the good ones and also be more sure that they are the right fit for your needs.

I caught up with Iola Knight a few days before the 22nd Annual Pioneer Skiers Reunion, held Wednesday, Sept. 17 this year on Hollyburn Mountain. A photograph from her collection takes us back to the spring of 1946.

The West Vancouver branch of the BC SPCA is holding a dog wash fundraiser this weekend. On Sunday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. pet owners are invited to bring their pooches to the shelter, located at 1020 Marine Dr., for a good scrub down.

Your metabolism is the sum of energy your body expends each day. With a high metabolism, you can eat more and not gain weight. But raising your metabolism and keeping it elevated usually requires considerable effort.

While chatting with a friend, he commented on how stressful his weekend was. I asked him if he read my column from last weekend about how dogs actively seek joy in every situation presented to them. And he said "Yes.

Program sees artworks adorn hospital walls

Last week saw the unveiling of a new beverage festival in the form of Top Drop Vancouver. The initial two-day event, which focused on terroir-based smaller wineries, was well received and looks set for success.