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Stylists Janine Cannon (front) and Kelsey Storey remove the ornaments from Zazou Salon and Spa's tree at Shipbuilders Square during the wrap-up of Christmas by the Sea.

Adventures in Cooking: Maureen Goulet of Ambrosia Adventures will host an Easy Entrees class Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 6: 45 to 9: 30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. Learn how to entertain in style with three make-ahead entrees.

THE SHORT DAYS OF JANUARY CAN BE HARD FOR CANADIANS TO STAND AND EVEN HARDER FOR HOUSEPLANTS TO TOLERATE.

IT HAS OFTEN BEEN SAID THAT FOR NATURE SEEKERS, EACH MONTH, EACH WEEK AND EACH DAY HAS ITS OWN SPECIAL REWARDS - AND WINTER IS NO EXCEPTION.

I travelled to Seattle over the holidays and had the pleasure of visiting the wildly contemporary Seattle Central Library designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.

HITTING kids just isn't a good way to teach them how to behave. In 1978, when I first started my speaking business, the idea that disciplinary tactics should not include physical punishment was almost revolutionary.

ITALIAN is one of the most popular ethnic cuisines in North America, and understandably so.

I admit, I saw it coming a good 50 feet away, a group of women out for a walk with their dogs heading toward me. The dogs all varied in size from small to large breeds.

QUESTION: My friend, Psychic Sherry, tells me that bikes reflect your personality and that I need to choose a bike to reflect mine. Do you have any advice regarding what bike would be best for me? Answer: Psychic Sherry's right.

Human's names: Sarita Jit Pet: Coco Favourite treat: Fresh beef bones Favourite activity: Walking in Mosquito Creek Park If you would like to appear in Pet Pause with your pet, please send information to tpeters@nsnews. com.