Thanksgiving Food Drive: The North Shore food bank will deliver food donation bags to various neighborhoods during the week of Sept. 10-14. The bags will be picked up on the morning of Sept. 15. Those who don't receive a bag can still drop off non-perishable food donations at the collecting station at 941 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-330-7343, 604-980-9029 or www.bctfooddrive.org.
An Annual General Meeting of the members of the West Vancouver Community Arts Council will take place Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
Author Reading: Patrick Taylor will read from his Irish Country series and preview his forthcoming book Irish Country Wedding Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7-8: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: www.westvanlibrary.ca.
Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club will start their 50th season with an information night Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7: 30 p.m. at Hollyburn elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver.
Info: 604-986-8256.
Canadian Federation of University Women - North Vancouver: Three members who are active at the local, national and international levels will speak on the organization's work at the club's first meeting of the year Thursday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-9076 or www. cfuwnnvwv.vcn.bc.ca.
Coming Together Pow Wow: Come partake in a traditional powwow put on by the First Nations Issues Committee Thursday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the grass area in front of the Birch Building at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. There will be traditional drumming, song and dance and a barbecue. Host drum will be Oceanside Dakota.
Info: 778-887-3655 or www. csu.bc.ca.
Hair to Help: Supernova will hold a cut-a-thon Thursday, Sept. 13, 4-8 p.m. at its salon located at 200-124 West First St., North Vancouver. Money raised will be donated to Friends for Life, an organization that cares for people suffering from long term illnesses. Info: 604-904-8448 or www.supernovasalon.com.
National Pet Adoption Weekend: Those looking to adopt a pet can do so Sept. 14 and 15, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at PetSmart, 1325 Main St., North Vancouver. Every adoption will benefit local shelters and rescue agencies.
Breakfast at Tiffany's: North Shore women are invited to a fundraiser for North Lonsdale United Church Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. at the West Royal complex, 328 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Gentlemen will be serving the ladies goodies as they browse for jewelry, scarves, home decor, art and antiques. Tickets: $15 for the breakfast which runs until noon; free admission from noon to 2 p.m. Reservations: 604-985-4911.
Caulfeild History Day: Learn about the origins of this neighbourhood as part of West Vancouver's centennial celebrations Saturday, Sept. 15, 1-5 p.m. at Tiddley Cove. The day will include guided historic walking tours, photo and artifact displays with stories from local historians, local paintings, live music, traditional fun and games for children, street performers, food, and more. Info: www. wandercaulfeild.com.
Celebrate Lynn Can-yon Park and Suspension Bridge's 100th anniversary Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. This family-fun event will feature period costumes, live music, cake and giveaways. Info: 6049902459.
Lady Bug Run: Deep Cove preschool will hold its annual fundraising run Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. at Myrtle Park, North Vancouver. Info: 604-839-0552.
Chelsea's Challenge: A five-kilometre run/walk Sunday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m. in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver. The course is relatively flat and includes a portion of Rice Lake. Fee: $25/$15 or $30 on race day. Registration: www. eventsonline.ca/events/ bc_chelseas/data/index. All proceeds go towards Chelsea Steyn's treatment and care, a North Vancouver mom who is battling a rare form of brain cancer.
Testament of a Naked Man: A one-man dramatic interpretation by Angus Stuart of the life and death of Jesus Christ Sunday, Sept. 16, 3 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. George's Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $10 with all proceeds to Guatemala Mission Peace House of Healing and Reconciliation in Santa Cruz del Quiche. For more information call 604-985-0408 or email [email protected]
Dog Wash Fundraiser: The West Vancouver B.C. SPCA will hold dog wash fundraisers Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ambleside Park, 1020 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Fee: minimum $20 per wash. All proceeds go to help animals.
Change for Change: As Canada bids farewell to the penny, you can donate your pennies and change to The North Shore Disability Resource Centre by dropping them off at 3158 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Call 604-985-5371 for pick-up and more information.
Pitch Your Pennies for Good: The North Shore Community Resources Society is collecting pennies, rolled or not. They can be dropped of at the community resources office in Capilano Mall, 201-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-7138.
Stamp Collection Fundraiser: The Order of the Eastern Star is collecting used postage stamps. Stamps can be dropped off at the reception desk at the North Shore News, 126 East 15th St., North Vancouver. The fraternal organization uses money from the sale of stamps to purchase medical supplies to make and provide dressings for cancer patients throughout the province.
Computers at the Library: North and West Vancouver public libraries offer free on-going computer classes. For information, dates and locations, visit www.nvdpl.ca, www.nvcl.ca or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
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