Face Forward: Karma Face Cosmetics and The Five Agency present Face Forward, a celebration for those who have paid it forward and a grateful opportunity to carry forward the notion, Wednesday, June 6, 7-10: 30 p.m. at the Shangri-La Hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a live musical performance by Vancouver's own Will Blunderfield, guest speakers, empowering fashion by local designers and bid on items during a silent auction. Tickets: $50, by phone at 604684-2787. Call centre hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday Proceeds to YWCA Canada.
Fashion Fundraiser: Enjoy an evening of fashion and make a difference for the BC Centre For Ability at Jacqueline Conoir Boutique & Studio, 164 West Fifth Ave. in Vancouver. Jacqueline Conoir will donate the proceeds from an auction of six designs from the fashion show as well as 10 per cent of the evening's sales to the foundation. Hosted by Ronnie Negus, of the Real Housewives of Vancouver, with Mandy Ross as emcee, the evening will also include the launch of jewelry designer Bun's lipstick line and live art provided by artists Raymond Chow and Monika Blichar. Tickets: $125, at www.luvngraceaffair.com.
Craft Jury: On Friday, June 15 the North Vancouver Community Arts Council will hold a jury session for the Canada Day Craft Fair (July 1) and the Civic Plaza Craft Fairs (July 21-22 and Aug. 18-19). Artisan's wares must be handmade by the submitting artist. For details and a downloadable application form, visit www.nvartscouncil.ca.
