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Have you ever wondered how bartenders make those little rose garnishes or fruit rind twizzles that arrive on the edge of your cocktail? The time and effort bartenders take to make these creations for dinner plates and beverages always impresses me.

Many years ago I heard a story about an eight-year-old I will call Dylan. Dylan was playing in his friend's backyard. He lived two doors down from Dylan's home. At around 5 p.m. Dylan's mother leaned out the back door and called him to come home.

Landen Anderson, 7, Lynnmour elementary school Art teacher: Karen Keys Favourite art: 3D animation, bold inkwork Favourite artist: Bill Watterson His teacher writes: For his young age, Landen is an amazing artist.

We are blessed on the North Shore with a fine diversity of finches. Finches are noted for their short, thick bills, an adaptation for seed cracking or even hard-shelled insects.

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Break the Silence, Inspire Change The North Shore Women's Centre will host author readings followed by a panel discussion in honour of International Women's Day Wednesday, March 5, 6-8 p.m., North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.

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The North Shore Regist ered Music Teachers present the 43rd annual music festival and workshops until March 14 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver.

Jabbing, attacking and counterattacking to outwit an opponent, all while trying to score points with the prick of a sword on a mat less than two metres wide. The sport of fencing is centuries old and still a challenging but popular sport.

A warm, comforting bowl of oatmeal laced with brown sugar and cream is a lovely way to start a winter day. Oatmeal is a versatile ingredient to use in baked goods lending a chewy, nutty element to the finished product.