Living

From N.S. to the North Shore, adventurer goes the distance

Current Conversations A lively gathering that will include movement, stimulating conversation, new ideas, laughter and an opportunity to reconnect with old friends or make new ones Fridays, 1:30-3 p.m.

A West Vancouver resident is vying for the title of Miss BC. Tanya Halata, 22, is among 50 hopefuls from across the province who will compete for the Miss BC, Mrs. BC and Miss Teen BC crowns June 30.

Studio produces fused glass jewelry and decor

Beauty Block party Skoah, Stripped Wax Bar and Noir Lash Lounge are throwing a party Friday, June 27, 5 to 8 p.m. at 50 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Enjoy booking specials, sweet treats and chat with specialized beauty experts.

Garden Plots at the Lynn Valley Lions Community Garden are available to District of North Vancouver residents. Those interested in a plot can either volunteer to work at the garden or submit their name to a list.

Nine-year-old Melody is going to visit her dad this summer. She lives in North Vancouver and her dad lives in Winnipeg. She's going to go by airplane and she will be travelling alone.

Movies at the library Celebrate the end of school and the beginning of summer with a family movie night; Frozen, Thursday, June 26, 6:30-8:15 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Ct., North Vancouver. Registration required.

Natasha Sexton, 16, Mountainside secondary Art teachers: Sara Place and Erica Wilson Favourite art: pen and ink, sketches, mixed media Favourite artists: Edward Gorey and Robin James Her teachers write: Natasha's strength comes from constant practice

When I became an adult, got a job and my own place, I noticed that suddenly I had a lot of keys: for home, the car, storage locker, bike lock and the office. Keys were the symbol of a busy, grownup life.