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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.

We are very excited when our little one begins to talk. He says "Mama" and we beam, particularly if he's actually looking at Mom when he says it.

Once again, 'tis the season to be dieting. To help ease into your new routine, imagine you're at a magnificent health spa with a world-renowned chef whipping up gorgeous, palate-pleasing meals.

Winter on the North Shore offers many wonderful birding opportunities from a fine diversity of waterfowl to raptors and small birds.

The bills are in the mail. Few other statements offer such certain and universal truth this time of year.

Wednesdays Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3:15-5:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. David, 604-922-1035.

In late November I was a guest on a Calgary radio talk show answering questions about cutting the cable cord.

Runner up Brian Laurie lines up his shot in the B division final during the recent West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre Snooker Tournament.