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Intermediate Bridge Lessons Silver Harbour Centre will offer an eight-week series of lessons Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon starting Jan. 29 at 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $35. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.

The Hired Belly's tasting calendar is filling up as should be yours. Vancouverites enjoy a long association with Sonoma County. As a popular wine touring destination, Sonoma features a laid-back feel, as well as an amazing range of varieties.

Notices 24Fit Challenge A casual, fun, non-judgemental group to help in reaching your next level of fitness will start on Jan. 12 in the Lynn Valley area. Free. Call 604-783-3085 for details.

Let this be the year you challenge the fear of changing the way you manage your money.

I woke up the other morning clinging to the side of the bed.

MUSIC IN FASHION The Lions Gate Sinfonia presents Music in Fashion on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. at Centennial Theatre.

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Sabby Shore, 7, Lynn Valley elementary Art teachers: Jay Connop and Joanne Clemente Favourite art: drawing Favourite artist: Bill Reid His teachers write: Sabby demonstrates great observational skills, originality and a strong sense of composition in

CAP KODALY ORFF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN Book a free trial class for your baby or toddler Tuesday mornings at St. Catherine's Church or Thursday mornings at West Vancouver Community Centre.

As we begin 2014 it's interesting to discover that the trends of necessity may have more staying power than the trends of fancy, and converging factors may shape the year ahead in gardening and society.