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North Shore residents CaraLynne McLean and Helen Yeung will be part of an upcoming free panel discussion timed with National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Feb. 1-7.

The West Vancouver Memorial Library board of trustees has announced its members for 2015. Retired lawyer Mary Jo Campbell, who has been vice-chair since 2013, takes over as chair.

The new year is always a good time to reflect on the changes we want to make in life. For many, a new year's resolution might be set on improving health, quitting smoking or travelling more.

The BC SPCA is inviting animal lovers to get in the kitchen, put on an apron and "bake a difference" next month. Canada's third annual Cupcake Day, benefitting SPCAs and humane societies across the country, is set for Monday, Feb. 23.

Horrasias Balabyekkubo, Patti DeSante of event presenter 3mindAMP and Miss Universe Canada 2014 finalist Lavanya Hiremath attend Fashion Practice: Fashioning Peace and Joy at the Silk Purse Gallery in West Vancouver.

Dear Mattie: Which style of coat should I get this season? — Chilly in Cypress Dear Chilly: This is my favourite time of year. Almost everything is on sale, especially coats.

CARE ITEMS NEEDED The Cinderella Project is seeking donations of personal care supplies. From Jan. 28 until Feb.

SFU professor Tim Takaro addresses those in attendance at a recent Cool Drinks event, entitled The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health, presented by Cool North Shore at West Vancouver’s The Coffee Bar.

First aid is something we know we have to think about but somehow it never seems to make it to the top of our to-do list. We know that our kids can get sick or have accidents and we worry about whether we will be prepared.

Bring friends and family together for the big game