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Connoisseurs explain why '70s polyester is not your friend

North Vancouver florist Sam Solis gives a demonstration with orchids at a recent monthly meeting of the Capilano Flower Arranging Club. The club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m.

West Vancouver Child and Family Hub co-ordinator Laura Lee Kent admires a drawing by Amestris Moshiri at the Properties Family Hub Preschool.

Fall is a tempting time for technology enthusiasts and normal people alike. With the holiday shopping period approaching, a lot of new devices and products will be thrown at us and we'll be tempted to upgrade our devices. Resist. Flee temptation.

Now that the holiday season is upon us it's a wonderful opportunity to get started on your holiday cards. Everyone appreciates a homemade card.

Janice Beesley is a retired daycare supervisor, preschool teacher and kindergarten teacher.

Parent-child mother goose A group experience for parents and their young children focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together every Monday until Dec. 15. Toddler classes 9:15-10:15 a.m.

The recent flooding of streets and homes in North Vancouver has left many families scrambling to save their soaked possessions. My sympathies go out to all those residents affected by the flood.

Restoration at the Dale: The Lighthouse Park Preservation Society is looking for volunteers to help remove invasive plants and plant native species Saturday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Chances are if you think of biscotti your mind conjures up images of dry-as-dust versions sold in some gourmet coffee shops. If you didn’t dip those in your latte you’d probably break a tooth on them. Remove all such visions from your head.