When Kathy Mackintosh moved to Raleigh from Pittsburgh in 2002, she struck up an instant friendship with her new hair stylist, Renee Jankowsky. When Renee, of Generations Salon and Day Spa, learned that Kathy had multiple sclerosis, she decided to help by organizing fundraisers, such as the Don't Stop the Movement Runway Show planned for Feb. 22.

The decade-themed event will feature a cocktail hour, live music, an auction and a runway show where models and local celebrities will don the latest fashions while moving to music of the 1970s, '80s and '90s. Cocktail hour and the auction begin at 7 with the runway show following at 8 and ending at 10:30.

Tickets start at $75 and all proceeds will benefit the National MS Society to fund research, education and services for people with multiple sclerosis in Eastern North Carolina. For tickets or more information, go to www.nationalmssociety.org/nct or call 834-0678. Generations is at 10370-101 Moncreiffe Road in the Brierdale Shopping Center.

Author Janet Steddum on Feb. 21 will read from her book, 'The Battle for Falls Lake.'

THE LIFE OF A BEAVER

Did you know the beaver is North America's largest rodent?

Find out more about these creatures from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Lake Lynn Community Center. After getting a closer look at a beaver's skull, fur, and tracks, each participant will make a craft to take home. This class for children 6 to 8 years old. The fee is $5 per child. To register: 831-6640.

BOOK DISCUSSION

Janet Steddum's interest in Falls Lake runs deeper than most residents' who rely on the reservoir as a water source or for recreation.

Her self-published book, 'The Battle for Falls Lake,' takes a look at the politics surrounding the reservoir's conception and what life was like for the communities that were uprooted when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers condemned 40,000 acres of private land to build the lake, completed in 1983.

Steddum will discuss her book at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Northern Wake Regional Center at 350 Holding Ave. in Wake Forest. The appearance is part of the Friends of the Library Speaker Series.

A DOUBLE DOSE OF LOBSTER BINGO

The Wake Forest Kiwanis Club's first Lobster Bingo fundraiser last year was so successful that the club decided to have two sessions for this year's event.

The first game begins at 5 p.m. and the second starts at 8 p.m. Feb. 22 at The Factory on S. Main Street in Wake Forest. Refreshments will be served and a pizza dinner will be available for purchase at the 5 p.m. game. Three bingo cards sell for a buck, or one for 50 cents. Don't forget to buy raffle tickets for a grand prize drawing at 7 p.m. Prizes will include lobsters, shrimp, gift cards for restaurants and seafood cookbooks. Proceeds go to various programs supported by the Wake Forest Kiwanis Club. Call 609-6777 for more information.

GET OUT THE GORP

Don't waste hours or gas driving to popular spots when there are plenty of nearby trails to explore close to the Triangle.

Chris Chao knows the best hiking trails in the area and he'll let you in on his secrets at Hiking the Triangle, a free class at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at REI at North Hills on Six Forks Road. Call 571-5031 to register or for more information.