Eek-O Friendly Costume Swap: Bring a costume to swap or donate to support the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre and take any costume you need this Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lavish & Lime, 272 East First St., North Vancouver. Both kids and adult costumes are welcome, along with accessories. There will also be colouring and face painting.
Scarlet Lounge presents A Day of Hope next Tuesday, Oct. 18, 3-8 p.m. in the salon, 1868 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. The event is in support of cancer survivor Edith Karsai, with 30 per cent of the proceeds to be donated to the Canadian Lung Association and the remainder to go towards Karsai's care. There will be a sale of Design by Nuala Jewelry. Door prizes, raffle and refreshments. Silent auction closes at 7: 30 p.m. Info: 604-922-5778.
Personal Appearance: On Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5 p.m. at Sephora Pacific Centre, meet the Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand tokidoki's creator Simone Legno and be the first to experience his exclusive new holiday makeup collection, 24 Karat. Arrive early (store opens at 10 a.m.) for a chance to get a limited-edition tokidoki T-shirt or skate deck autographed by the artist - minimum purchase required. Info: 778-331-3942.
West Coast Women's
Show: The men of the 2012 Firefighters Calendar, including North Vancouverite Matthew Haines, will take to the Main Stage at the West Coast Women's Show, Oct. 21-23 at Tradex in Abbotsford. On Friday, Oct. 21 at 7: 30 p.m., catch the Calendar Firefighters Fashion Show (benefiting the Firefighters Charitable Foundation) or the 911 Fashion Show on Saturday, Oct. 22, 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $12, $9 for seniors and youth, $4 for children ages six to 12. Cash only at the gate. Info: www.westcoastwomen.net.
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