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Children's Summer Reading Programs: The North Vancouver City Library's "Read to Me" and "Summer Reading Club" programs are now underway. Registration is required at 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl.ca.

FOR MOST LOWER MAINLAND GOLFERS IT'S A WORD THAT EVOKES MISTY EYES AND DREAMS OF A WORLD THEY WILL LIKELY NEVER LIVE TO SEE. "Is it true what they say?" some ask. "The greens. Tell me about the greens," say others.

Spend any time at all on the trails, beaches and in the neighbourhoods of North and West Vancouver and you will quickly come to realize: this is one pet-friendly community.

ORGANIZING AN OUTDOOR SOIRÉE CAN BE CHALLENGING AND COSTLY.

AFTER a long, wet, rainy spring and cool start to summer, it's good to see that the plants in the garden are providing much needed bursts of colour.

That was a long, chilly spring. While many of us have been counting down the days until 30-degree weather, pets may not share the same enthusiasm. The hot weather can bring discomfort to our four-legged friends.

Pier Night Market: Enjoy hot food, live music, artisans and entertainment every Friday until Sept. 23, 5-11 p.m. at Shipbuilders Plaza, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. For more information go to www.northshoregreenmarkets.com.

THE FOLLOWING is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.