Capilano University Textile Arts Grad Show: The graduating class from the university's textile arts program showcase their work in this show, which opened Thursday and continues to June 8 at CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Students explore a range of approaches and techniques to textile arts. The works in the exhibition range from silk-screening, printing and various surface treatments with dyes and stitched designs, to woven, felted and knitted pieces. On Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. artists will be at the gallery to discuss the works in the exhibition as well as the techniques and thought processes used in their creation. For an online catalogue designed by students, visit grad2013.textileartscapu. com.
Plum promotion: Now through May 21, visit any one of Plum clothing company's seven Vancouver area store locations (including 1567 Lonsdale Ave.) and make a donation to Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland. The local fashion manufacturer and retailer will match donations up to $25. In return, the store will enter each donor's name in a draw for a $350 gift certificate to Plum. Prize draw is Friday, May 31. Big Sisters is a child and youth mentoring charity that facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower girls to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens. To find out more, visit bigsisters.bc.ca.
Portobello West is the best place to shop for locally made art, clothing, accessories and sweets. On Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 11a.m.-5 p.m. visit Creekside Community Centre in the Athlete's Village to shop new and returning local vendors as well as bid on donated items in a silent auction to support Enterprising Women Making Art, a program of Atira Women's Resource Society. Info: : www.portobellowest. com.
Hair Appliance Trade-In: Bring any working or nonworking hair appliances to a Chatters salon location, including Park Royal South, and receive up to $20 off any new hair appliance, now through June 24. Working hair appliances will be donated to local women's charities, including YWCA's of Canada. Non-working hair appliances will be recycled. Save $10 on new hair appliances priced at or up to $99.99. Save $20 on new hair appliances priced at or over $100. For details, call 778279-7780 of visit the salon's website, chatters.ca.
Make way for spring fashions by clearing out unwanted clothing and accessories and donating them to the Canadian Diabetes Association's Clothesline program. Clothesline accepts gently used clothing, all cloth-based items, shoes, boots, books, toys and more. Visit diabetes.ca for dropoff locations.
North Shore Needle Arts Guild meets the second Thursday of the month and offers instruction in embroidery and beading at St. Martin's Anglican Church hall in North Vancouver. Info: 604-9224032.
Thrifty chic: The Thrift Shop at Mount Seymour United Church (1200 Parkgate Ave., just off Mount Seymour Parkway) is open Thursdays, 2-8 p.m.
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