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Incorporate cooling strategies into the design

Awesome Art Ages five and up are invited to help decorate the library for this year's Summer Reading Club program with posters and arts and crafts Wednesday, July 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver.

Calvin Gray Gaulin, 17, Carson Graham secondary Art teacher: Diane Fairey Favourite art: pen and ink Favourite artist: Jon Shaw His teacher writes: After watching a video on the image-development strategies used by various artists, Calvin's work just

During the course of my work I am often asked to visit the private gardens of professionals and hobbyists alike. It's a nice perk that goes along with the job.

Be Like Ada is an organization dedicated to getting girls interested in computer coding and programming.

Summerfest at Lonsdale Quay Market Until Aug. 30 visitors can take part in Feel-Good Fridays with Zumba classes from noon to 1 p.m. and Dance Saturdays that include demonstrations and lessons 2-5 p.m. at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.

Decorate with Flowers, by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring, Chronicle Books, 144 pages, $27.95.

North Shore Fruit Tree Project: Do you have fruit trees in your yard that need picking? The North Shore Fruit Tree Project will pick unwanted fruit and donate it to local charities. To donate, call 604-983-6444 x640 or email nsftp@shaw.

Summer is a season of abundance, when stores and farmers markets are packed with stacks of gorgeous local veggies.

Good service is a relative thing. This is an idea espoused by my good friend and frequent dining partner, Gil.