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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.

WEST Vancouver recently handed out its community awards for outstanding civic commitment. The district recognized nine West Vancouverites for leadership and engagement in the arts, environment, and heritage.

District of North Vancouver Regular council meeting, Monday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Public hearings, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. dnv.org City of North Vancouver Special council meeting and public hearing, Monday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. cnv.

SEVERAL Canadian Olympic athletes made their rounds on the North Shore following London 2012.

Dogway Dog Rescue Society's Jennie Callan (left) with Lady and Cherry Latour with Martha Stewart and Gremlin at The End of the Line General Store in Lynn Valley Nov. 10 during an adoption day for dogs in their care.

AFTER years of hovering in the hearts and minds of the arts community, the idea of a West Vancouver Arts Centre is finally moving forward.

Wine Tasting Series: Guests are invited to try a sampling of three wines from La Frenz Winery, each paired with a savoury, wine-inspired appetizer Nov. 19 and Nov. 20, 5: 30-7 p.m. at Hamilton Street Grill, 1009 Hamilton St., Vancouver. Tickets: $25.

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.

THE District of West Vancouver's commitment to fiscal responsibility has been recognized with an award for its 2012 budget.

LOCAL businesses were honoured at the North Shore Chamber of Commerce's 15th annual Business Excellence Awards at the Pinnacle Hotel.