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BC Bike Race: A race for kids Saturday, June 29, 9: 30 a.m. (registration begins at 8: 30 a.m.) at Argyle secondary, 1131 Frederick Rd., North Vancouver. There will be prizes for best costumes. Entry fee: $2. Info: bcbikerace.

Lawn Sprinkling Schedule: Mornings-only (4-9 a.m.) watering regulations will be in effect until Sept. 30. Even numbered addresses - Monday, Wednesday or Saturday mornings and odd numbered addresses - Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. Info: www.

CYCLING advocates have won a small victory for North Shore bicycle commuters who cross the Stanley Park Causeway.

A 17-year-old girl is recovering well in hospital after she was found unconscious and unresponsive while scuba diving in West Vancouver Saturday.

WEST Vancouver police have been urging the public to be more cautious about what they leave in their vehicles but the message, apparently, isn't getting through.

SUNDAY North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

THE word sensible doesn't always go hand-in-hand with the words elite athlete or, more particularly, rugby player, but when it comes to Harry Jones, there really is no other word that will do.

SUMMER may have officially started this week, but unofficially, the Lower Mainland will likely have to wait a couple of weeks for barbecue weather to kick in.

Help Shape the 20-year Plan for Lynn Valley Town Centre: Have your say on the future of Lynn Valley Town Centre by visiting identity.dnv. org and giving feedback by July 5. Read key background information and view four options being explored.

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.