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UNESCO World Heritage Site: Nicknamed "The Jewel of the Pacific," Valparaiso was declared a World Heritage Site based upon its improvised urban design and unique architecture.

NOTICES Seniors Peer Support: Caring volunteers ages 55+ are needed to assist other seniors to help maintain their independence and to access resources in the community.

Richardson's Low Level Road terminal operating at capacity

THE North Shore Kidney Run was held Sept. 23 in West Vancouver's Ambleside Park. Below left, participants limber up before the event's start. Below right, runners make their way to the finish line.

NOTICES Swirl: Wild Woman Workouts' next movement series will hold classes relating to energy Sundays until Nov. 4, 11: 30 a.m.-1 p.m. at OneDance Creative Arts Centre, 286 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Dropin fee: $20. Info: studiowild.

"OBSESSED with home décor? You may have self-image problems." So said one headline in a recent Globe and Mail. I'm thinking of inscribing it in gold leaf around the mirror in my bathroom.

District of North Vancouver Regular council meeting, Monday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. dnv.org City of North Vancouver Regular council meeting, Monday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m. cnv.org District of West Vancouver Regular council meeting and public hearing, Monday, Oct.

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.

Bridal trunk show: West Vancouver's Blush Occasions will host a trunk show Sept. 28-30 featuring a preview of Vera Wang's spring 2013 bridal collection. Blush is at 1403 Bellevue Ave. Viewing is by appointment only, by calling 604-925-3218.

EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 Finding Nemo 3D (G) - Fri, Mon-Thur 7, 9: 35; Sat-Sun 1: 15, 3: 55, 7, 9: 35 p.m. The Master (14A) - Fri, Mon-Thur 6: 30, 9: 30; Sat-Sun 12: 30, 3: 30, 6: 30, 9: 30 p.m.