Living

Grape Juice Wine Auction: A fundraiser for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Thursday, April 26, 5: 30-8: 30 p.m. at Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver, 1860 Burrard St., Vancouver.

- Babies on the Bus by Karen Katz, Holt (unpaged) $17 KAREN Katz is the author of many books for babies and most parents find her signature bright pastel coloured illustrations and adorable roundheaded infants instantly recognizable.

HARD to believe, but it's barely 20 months since former BCWI director Christine Coletta and husband Steve Lornie - along with an extended family of industry heavy hitters - unveiled their Haywire Winery.

DURING volatile times, a financial advisor can be invaluable. Unfortunately, many investors seem to share a few common frustrations with the service they receive.

FRANKIE Hester returned to the North Shore to begin her new life. Retired from a career in health care, she was free to focus on family, art and her vocation as a palliative care and hospice volunteer. She was born Frances Mulcahy in 1943.

WHENEVER I walk up to the doors of my local animal shelter to make a food donation, tears begin welling up in my eyes and a big lump forms in my throat.

- North Shore MS Walk: A two or five-kilometre walk open to people of all levels of ability (wheelchairs, scooters and strollers welcome) in support of the MS Society of Canada, Sunday, April 29, at West Vancouver's Ambleside Park.

"GO Canucks go! Go Canucks go! Go Canucks go!" Vancouver won't be the only community cheering on their favourite team when our local boys take on the Los Angeles Kings in today's must-win game in round 1 of the NHL playoffs.

NOTICES Straight Talk on End of Life Rights: Learn about nine critical rights as a health care patient and what to do now to ensure the care you want later. Monday, April 23, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m.

Katerina Frost, marketing manager for Hangers in Park Royal's south mall, shows off a Jeans Day button the denim retailer is selling in support of BC Children's Hospital.