Living

One of this year's hot products for summer entertaining is the indoor/outdoor LED light ball. This ball light is fantastic for entertaining on your outdoor deck or decorating a room for an indoor soiree.

Summer is here and there are more kids out on the streets playing street hockey, riding their bikes and walking to the park. We want our children to get outside and play and be active.

Readers theatre camp Children ages eight and up who love performing and stories are invited to attend this camp every Wednesday in July and August, 2-4 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Free.

Food Charter Celebration: Join Table Matters Network for a celebration of municipalities endorsements of the North Shore Food Charter and learn about the latest plan to bring the charter to life Thursday, July 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Consider local regulations as well as environmental impact

"Summertime and the livin' is easy," goes the song, but not for the birds. For them it's a busy time of raising their families and preparing for the challenges of autumn.

The question of what separates humans from other animals is one for the ages.

Judith Harrington offers up flowers from her garden for participants to smell at a recent gathering of Current Conversations at Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre.

The North Shore Keep Well Society recently hosted its annual volunteer appreciation event June 25 at North Vancouver’s Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre.

Irene Ode puts the finishing touches on a stained glass table lamp as instructor Neil Lerner helps assemble its base during a program session at Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre. silverharbourcentre.com