Living

WHEN he took to the stage to accept his Lifetime Achievement Award at last week's Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, chef Alain Rayé didn't go alone: he took his La Régalade restaurant team and his family up with him.

Scenery part of appeal

Little Moments, Big Memories: Cobs Bread will celebrate Big Brothers Big Sisters 100th anniversary with a scone fundraiser. On May 4 and 5 Cobs will donate 50 cents from every scone sold to local Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada agencies.

AN upcoming health forum is intended to arm arthritis patients with the most up-to-date knowledge about how to protect themselves from heart attacks, strokes and blood clots and how to live a longer, healthier life.

I came down the stairs into a sunlit living room and found all of my dogs lounging in the early-morning rays. All three of them lifted their heads to watch me descend the stairs and I could see the contentment in their faces.

Musical Memories Concert: The Keynotes will perform a variety of songs and musical styles to celebrate 20 years of singing together Sunday, April 28, 1: 30-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Tickets: $7.50.

- The North Shore Bucket List Festival, Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2: 15 p.m. at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier. Cost: $25 (includes breakfast and lunch). Info and registration: northshorehospice.ca.

Aspires society members team up for b.c. youth week event

Humans' names: Michael Lovely, Claire Lovely and Erin White Pets: Lucy, a cockapoo, and Charlie, a retriever-corgi Favourite treat: Lucy likes cat food; Charlie likes apples and strawberries Favourite activity: Both dogs love Mosquito Creek trail Pet

I'VE followed the fortunes of B.C.'s smaller wineries with interest for some time now, so when an invite to drop by and check out some new releases from a handful described as "wine farmers" popped into my inbox I was all over it.