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GALLERIES Café for Contemporary Art: 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-3403379 or [email protected].

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EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 3D (14A) - Fri-Thur 12, 4, 8 p.m. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (14A) - Fri-Thur 1, 5, 9: 15 p.m.

The holidays are a time to eat, drink and be merry. But it can also be stressful. Many people travel to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, and it's easy to forget the impact this can have on both parties.

The best part of doing your Christmas turkey on your barbecue isn't just how it frees up the oven for hors d'oeuvres and side dishes, but the unique and flavourful taste that only a barbecued cooked meal can deliver.

OTHER NORTH SHORE DANCERS ALSO IN THE PRODUCTION: Alexis Romero Stephanie Lowe Jessie Taylor Jordan Fulde Hayley McCormick Gabrielle Hill Ireland Murdock Mia Watkins Caitlin Lowe Katrina Becker-George Ally Middlemass Sophie Higgins Olivia Annicciaric

INGREDIENTS Pie Crust: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup all-vegetable shortening, chilled and cubed 3-6 tbsp ice water 8 candy sticks 1/2 cup wildberry fruit spread 1 egg, lightly beaten Glaze: 1 cup icing sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice IN

While studies show that most people put on an average of five pounds over the holidays, it can be avoided. A good approach to the holiday season is to maintain and sustain your weight, which might sound easy but it isn't with so much temptation.

SEYMOUR SCOUTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISING SALE will take place until Dec. 23 at Parkgate Village shopping centre at the corner of Mount Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

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