Living

North Shore realtors Donald Watson, Michele De Fehr, Jonathan Shandler and Elizabeth Dyer are taking part in the 19th annual Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Realtors Care Blanket Drive Nov. 18-25.

When it comes to privacy in the bathroom, there really aren't a lot of options for window treatments, especially when the most common forms such as window blinds and fabric drapes are prone to mildew. An alternative choice is adhesive window films.

Any food you eat with your hands is fun and Mexico's classic street food, the taco, is no exception.

Art teacher: Dianne Silverwood Favourite art: painting and drawing horses Favourite artist: Dad, "because he can draw." Her teacher writes: Naomi is a passionate artist. She adds detail and colour to her pieces that make them stand out.

FRED PENNER will perform on Friday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Van. kaymeekcentre.com PRO-D DAY DRUMMING WORKSHOP Join Milton Randall, explore drumming as a form of language and self-expression Friday, Nov.

The other day I watched my 15-month-old grandchildren engaged in a strange move. They were each touching their knees and then bending down to touch their toes. Hmm. What were they trying to tell me? Their mother knew.

CITY PARKS STEWARDS INVASIVE PULL An event full of blackberry removal. Get your hands dirty, and let's see how much we can remove together Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon, Mosquito Creek Park. Meet at the park near West 16th and Fell Ave.

I meet many inspirational people in my daily work and I also search relentlessly throughout the Internet, looking for inspiration. Sometimes inspiration is hard to find.

When describing a house as a heritage building the thoughts of gable roofs, wood brackets and mullioned windows might come to mind but here on the North Shore it's a little different than you'd think.

Jack Lonsdale's has been a popular neighbourhood destination since 1988.