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The Hired Belly has been polishing his crystal wine ball to come up with a few fearless predictions for 2014.

The following is a selection of volunteer opportunities from community organizations, available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.

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Looking into the eyes of a new canine companion, be it a puppy or an adopted adult dog, it's hard to imagine what the future will hold.

Dance Live Band Dance Dance on one of the best dance floors on the North Shore the last Thursday of the month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Members, singles and nonmembers are welcome to attend. $12.

Couples group therapy A program for couples that are experiencing communication difficulties in their relationships Tuesdays, Jan. 7-March 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Family Services of the North Shore, 101-255 West First St., North Vancouver.

Walking into any wine store or the wine section of the liquor store can be intimidating. Row upon row of wine bottles sit on their lofty shelves seeming to dare you to pick them.

This is the time of year for New Year's resolutions, as well as when economists and analysts make predictions for the year to come.

The Hired Belly has been polishing his crystal wine ball to come up with a few fearless predictions for 2014.

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