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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.

POINSETTIA SALE: Sentinel secondary's Interact Club is holding a poinsettia sale to raise money for ShelterBox, a disaster relief charity which provides shelter for survivors in need. The plants come in red, pink or white and cost $12.95.

CAPILANO Suspension Bridge Park continues to build on its success, and was recently named the top tourism business in the country. The park received the Air Canada Business of the Year award at the 2012 Canadian Tourism Awards held in Gatineau, Que.

WV council wants feedback on mid-rise plans for 1300-bl. Marine

North Shore libraries look to the future while building community ties

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. 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.

Local Volkssport Club will host a non-competitive five/10kilometre walk in the Ambleside area of West Vancouver Sunday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. Info: Verni, 604682-8390.

Sentenced criminals exempt from law change

Toy drive: Get Dressed women's clothing boutique (Westview Shopping Centre and Parkgate Village) and Techniks Hair Studio (225 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver) are collecting toys for Family Services of the North Shore for distribution to the Ch

TWO properties on the north end of Citrus Wynd in West Vancouver were granted permits Monday allowing for three-storey buildings along with a basement and a garage to be built on each lot.