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AS Vancouver's craftbrewing scene gets more national and international attention, you might think that places like the Alibi Room in Gastown or Central City Brewing in Surrey are the only places to get a good pint in town.

WHEN you are in a pinch to wrap a quick gift, sometimes the best wrapping ideas are sitting right in your own home. Gift wrap doesn't always have to be traditional.

Le Bistro Chez Michel at 224 West Esplanade will have specials of steamed mussels served with fries in a choice of a variety of sauces until Oct. 6 in celebration of the annual Belgian Festival.

ASK any child today about the 3Rs and instead of Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmatic they are likely to say Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

NORTH Shore residents are invited to attend the 2011 Naturally Autistic International People Awards and Convention, running from Sept. 23 to 25 on the North Shore.

Deana lancaster talks to Alyssa Schottland-Bauman, founder of health consulting firm, nourished

HOT pink: Gender stereotypes be darned as it's their colour of choice.

NOT that we need more reasons to drink Riesling, but last week's visit by Ernie Loosen ("Dr. L.") provided more reminders as to why this really is the most versatile and glorious of grapes.

"YOU should talk to my mom," said George Robinson, a butcher at Queensdale Market. "She and my dad looked after most of the Cubs and Scouts in North Vancouver for years." Margaret Robinson shows me a treasured family photograph.

Balance and Mobility Training Part Two will take place Monday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Steadyfeet certified instructors Judy Bjornson and Susan Bock Smith will give a demonstration. Info: 604-987-9395.