Living

I adore doughnuts. But the fried variety is definitely not a dieter’s best friend, so I have had to curb my enthusiasm on a regular basis.

Doug Querns, MLA Naomi Yamamoto, Marilyn Campbell and Les Hasman take part in the ninth annual Strides for Strokes fundraiser in support of the North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre, held along the West Vancouver waterfront June 14. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

Brothers Vincent and John Galvani recently organized events at their schools to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Vincent organized a walk at Gleneagles elementary while John presented a bingo fundraiser at West Vancouver secondary.

Highest honour West Vancouver entrepreneur and philanthropist Jim Pattison received the highest award given by the City of Vancouver at a ceremony on June 23.

A Celebration of Creativity, featuring highlights of The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care's permanent art collection, July 4-27 at West Vancouver's Ferry Building Gallery. Opening reception: Friday, July 4, 6-8 p.m.

The other day I meandered my way up towards the northern end of Lake Okanagan to check out 50th Parallel Estate for the first time.

The West Vancouver SPCA branch is reaching out to the public for help covering some costly vet bills incurred by a dog that was recently dropped off at the shelter in bad shape.

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.

I was watching my dogs eat bones the other day and was enthralled by it.

Growler Run Bridge Brewing will host a 10-kilometre run around the brewing community in North Vancouver where participants can carry growlers for a chance to win free beer, Sunday, June 29 at 8:30 a.m. $35.