Friday, November 23, 2012 - North Shore News - A29
LOOK November to Prostate Cancer Canada. The fundraiser is in support of Movember, a global campaign that sees men grow their “mo’s” to raise awareness and funds for men’s health initiatives. On Friday, Nov. 30, the salon will also provide haircuts for a minimum $20 donation. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the salon will host an after-shave party at Mist Ultra Lounge in West Vancouver. Admission is $30. Tickets and bookings: 604-926-0168. 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 Christmas Bureau. In return for your donation of a new unwrapped toy, shoppers will receive a a $10 gift card for purchases at Get Dressed. One gift card per customer. Coats for Kids: The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will hold its 17th annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau until Dec. 7. North Vancouver drop-off locations: Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies, 160 Hanes Ave., MondayFriday, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Alchemy Construction Ltd., 1537 Welch St., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. West Vancouver drop-off location: G.D. Nielsen Developments Ltd., 2405 Bellevue Ave., Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Shear Bliss Hair Studios will donate $1 from every men’s hair service in the month of
Great Stuff: Unique gifts by more than 40 local artisans, jewellers and craft artists will be on exhibit and for sale TuesdaysSundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. from Nov. 30 to Dec. 21 at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Late night shopping Fridays until 8 p.m. Opening reception: Friday, Nov. 30, 4-8 p.m. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com. Thrifty chic: The Thrift Shop at Mount Seymour United Church (1200 Parkgate Ave., just off Mount Seymour Parkway) is open Thursdays, 28 p.m. 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. — Compiled by Layne Christensen Fashion File is a weekly column. Priority is given to North Shore events and organizations. If your business or charity is planning an event, send your information as early as possible to lchristensen@ nsnews.com.
Coats an ideal Xmas donation From page 27
mountainous climate. Knowing that Adhikari would likely have to leave the country to find work and support his family, they began brainstorming how they could help. “Rather that writing a cheque, was there any way we could work together where we get him involved in actively helping out his child and his niece?” they asked each other. The couple decided on Jackets for Jasper, recalling that every other shop in Nepal carries high quality GoreTex and down jackets that are suitable for climbing Mount Everest. Adhikari teamed up with a local manufacturer and recently sent over the first batch of jackets. Made with 100 per cent goose down, they are water-resistant
and ideal for cold, damp days in the city. Colours include black, teal and magenta; some are plain while others are embroidered. Currently, only adult sizes are available. The couple will be receiving more jackets soon and they’re hoping residents on the North Shore will consider grabbing one, especially because at $85-$95 they are 50 per cent less expensive than the competition. Reid said some businesses have even opted to buy the jackets and distribute them to those in need — a holiday donation that’s effectively doubled. “They get to see their donations on the backs of people who actually need them.” Those who are interested in purchasing jackets can go to jacketsforjasper.com. The company will be hosting open houses so that customers can see the garments first hand.
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