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Lynn Valley’s Gina and Katherine Alpen practise their traditional Ukrainian dance steps in preparation for Malanka (Ukrainian New Year), which will be celebrated Jan. 17, 2015.

National Seniors Day was marked at Parkgate Community Centre and library last month.

Instructor Martine Fox leads a yoga class at West Vancouver’s North Shore Volunteers for Seniors. The non-profit organization presents a wide range of programming Monday through Friday, and is now offering new $120 half-year memberships.

Holiday bazaar The North Vancouver Holiday Bazaar takes place Nov. 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carson Graham secondary, 2145 Jones Ave. The bazaar will feature vendors, Christmas music, food stands, refreshments and more. Admission: $2.

When it comes to coiffing hair, two North Vancouver-based stylists are among the best in the country, and they have the hardware to prove it.

The Living Lab’s Kate Mullen and Laurie Soul promote the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association’s 19th annual Coats for Kids campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.

Jaden Pomeroy, 8, gets some help from Evergreen urban ecology project co-ordinator Dylan Rawlyk with planting sword ferns and other native plants around Mosquito Creek Park earlier this fall.

Remember, in this three-part series we are writing about activities to help prepare your child to be successful at school. Helping your child become more independent, socially prepared and academically strong begins during the early years.

It seems Christmas arrives earlier every year. The store windows are decorated for the holidays and exterior lights are appearing everywhere on homes around the North Shore. Many families have a tradition to put up their tree Dec.