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Three-year-old Alex O’Neill is surrounded by some of the items that will be up for grabs at the Highlands Preschool Children’s Sale on Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to noon, at 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

Capilano Garden Club: Guest speaker Glenna Partridge will discuss gardening in a downsized world of patios and balconies Monday, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome: $25.

My 17-month-old grandson decided to help me the other day. He picked up a can of beans and looked at me. I asked him to bring it to the kitchen and with a minimum amount of direction he did so. We were both thrilled with this, his first actual chore.

For many, Valentine's Day is when we let our special someone know how much they mean to us. It can, however, also be a day where one shows appreciation, love and friendship.

Family and friends puppet show Celebrate Valentine's Day with a warm and fuzzy storytime extravaganza for children ages three to eight Friday, Feb. 14, 1:30-2 p.m. and 3:30-4 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. Registration required.

As the saying goes, "Gardeners often have to take the test before they learn the lesson." Even experienced, trained horticulturists and landscapers fail when first attempting something new or out of their comfort zone.

Midwinter brings many wonderful birding opportunities to the North Shore's parks and natural areas. For example, it's the best time of the year to enjoy a fine diversity of waterfowl. Local waterfowl can be classified into swans, geese and ducks.

If you're planning on renovating your home or building a new one you undoubtedly have some definitive ideas on what you'd like to see built.

Unless you’re blessed with a lover’s heart and a poet’s hand, expressing your feelings for another person can be difficult.

We asked local independent schools to talk about how they teach non-academic skills essential for future success, such as persistence, teamwork and resilience. Their responses were included in our Independent Schools special section.