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THE Pacific National Exhibition announced the lineup Tuesday for their massive new Summer Playland Festival set for July 6-8. The roster will feature 21 acts performing on two stages (PNE Amphitheatre and Park Stage) over three days.

Jayme Knox (left) and Lorraine Elliott show how to wear a spring look two ways during a customer appreciation event April 15 at West Vancouvers Orquidea boutique.

Coastal City Ballet presents Hansel & Gretel, Centennial Theatre, Sunday, May 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets 604-984-4484. COASTAL City Ballet debuts its new ballet this weekend with a North Van teen in the title role.

Clothing sale: North Shore Alliance Church, 201 East 23rd St., North Vancouver, will host a clothing sale this Friday, May 4, 1: 30-4 p.m. to raise funds for four youths travelling to Rwanda this summer for a mission trip through Youth Unlimited.

? Lil B at Five Sixty, Thursday, April 26. THE world's longest ever 15 minutes just might belong to Lil B.

The Lower Mainland Green Team will hold an invasive plant removal for youth Wednesday, May 2, 9: 30 a.m. to noon at Mosquito Creek, North Vancouver. Meet at Fell Avenue and 17th Street. RSVP and info: www.meetup.

Seasonal employment good for teens

LAST week Michael A. Goldberg spoke to the Lynn Valley Community Association and made a very compelling argument that smart density in the right place is good for our neighbourhoods.