Living

FOR a lot of people, cucumbers only bring to mind an everyday addition to a green salad or a filling for tea sandwiches. Not that I'm giving a bad rap to cucumber sandwiches - I love them.

IT'S A LONG WEEKEND. Time to kick back and have a little fun. Today, we feature the third Seniors Quiz in the long history of this column. Feedback on last year's quiz was that it was far too easy and a little too dour.

THERE are days when I've just gotta get outta town. The urge to set my sights in a direction and go takes over. I want to see where the winding road takes me.

THE Hired Belly has been doing a little virtual globe trotting over the past few weeks, including a side trip to South Africa, which this month is in the spotlight at BC Liquor Stores.

WITH an international dragon boating competition in their sights, members of the North Shore Dragon Busters are stopping at nothing to ensure their level of preparedness.

North Shore Green Market: Find locally made jewelry and fashionable wares at these farmers markets 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays at North Vancouver's Civic Plaza (14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue) and Thursdays at Lynn Valley Village as well as 5 to 10 p.

Island is an easy ferry ride away

Art teacher: Christina Schnetzler and May Smyth Favourite art: Drawing Favourite artist: Myself Her teacher writes: Even at her young age, Angela shows a keen understanding for the elements of design.

IT is a beautiful summer afternoon. You settle yourself on the bleachers to watch eight-year-old Riley play soccer. The game is a lot of fun. The parents in the stands are friendly and enjoying watching the kids.