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Plenty of joy from Joie Farm

LAST week's nod to Alsace turned out to be a fortuitous coincidence with the release of Joie Farm's latest crop of whites and ever popular rosé.

Girl power

REPRESENTATIVES of a long-serving female mentorship program hope community members step up to the plate to help fill an important need. Timed with National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, representatives of Big Sisters of B.C.

Interval train for a 30-minute workout

IT'S the oldest excuse in the book: "I don't have time to work out." People often think that if they want to get serious about getting in shape, they need to spend hours a day at the gym.

Lend a paw to furry fundraiser

SHOW your love for animals this weekend by taking part in Bosley's big fundraiser. On April 14 and 15, Bosley's aims to raise more than $300,000 for national pet organizations and shelters.

Health grants available

STAFF of Pacific Blue Cross recently announced the launch of their new Community Connection Health Foundation.

What's going on for seniors

Ladies Golf Group: New members are invited to join this seniors group that plays Wednesdays at 9 a.m. from April to September at Murdo Frazer Par 3 Golf Course, 2700 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver.

Mood affects decisions

WE all know going to the supermarket when we are hungry means we will probably buy more food than if we shop on a full stomach.

Add polish to work wardrobe

DEAR Mattie: What should I wear to work? Styling in Edgemont Dear Edgemont: This is a very exciting time for a professional wardrobe. The look this season is made up of many separates that, put together, look like a modern suit.

Spring Fling

IT'S finally starting to look like spring around here, so what better time to experiment with colour in your makeup routine.

A promise

Jen Pospiech (left) and Kylie Nabata participate in the recent Tanning is Out event at Handsworth secondary, as part of the Tan Free Grad Challenge, for which students pledge to be tan free for graduation and prom. Info: www.cancergameplan.ca.