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Bluedog Guitars in North Vancouver was designated one of the top 100 music instrument and product retailers in the world by the National Association of Music Merchants.

THE HUMMINGBIRD SINGERS OF ELDERCOLLEGE are looking for a senior alto, lead/soloist to join their choir and perform a wide variety of music for seniors. Rehearsals are Fridays, 2 p.m. at Churchill House, 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver.

Therapeutic touch practitioners reaching out to community

While the idea might be taboo, mixing business and pleasure is the foundation of The Board Meeting. The group recently formed a North Shore chapter to attract local professionals and business owners to casually network every Friday night.

Human's name: Dawn Boddington, a volunteer puppy raiser for BC Guide Dog Services Pet: Golden retriever puppy Sunny (Sundance), a BC Guide Dog in training Favourite treat: Sunny isn't allowed treats Favourite activity: "Jacket off" time with the kids

According to numerous sources including www.breastcancerfund.org, there are many cancer causing ingredients, such as parabens being used in modern skincare. People have become concerned about what their skin is absorbing from beauty products.

Dogs were given an incredible tool for selfpreservation called biting. Nature gave them this tool as part of their fightfor-survival instinct and it has gotten them pretty far up the evolutionary chain within their own species.

NORTH VAN HEARING VOICES GROUP A drop-in support group for people who hear voices and would like to talk about their experiences in a supportive, non-judgemental environment meets every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

DESIGNER BRANDS AND BOUTIQUES including Max Mara, Bluebird and Gianni Maanaki will showcase fall fashions on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the 2013 Luxury & Supercar Weekend at VanDusen Botanical Garden. For details and a full schedule, visit luxurysupercar.

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