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A Perfect Blend: Local cuisine, boutique wines and cultural performances will take centre stage at Sun Peaks Resort during the fourth annual Wine and Culture Festival July 15-17.

Start simple and continue to challenge yourself

NOTICES Seniors Acting Up: A cabaret group that performs for seniors twice a month, rehearses Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver.

Many years ago I received a call from a dog trainer -- a comrade of sorts. She explained that she was sending me a client with a dog that was highly reactive and unpredictable with its aggressive outbursts.

How much oak do you like in your Chardonnay? And will that be staves or barrels? The first question comes up quite a bit. The second not so much.

You know what they say about "the way to a man's heart ..." (a woman's heart as well, if the truth be told). With these recipes, you can have a really beautiful dinner for Valentine's Day without the expense of going to a restaurant.

Our little ones may be small in size, but there's one thing for sure: they have the biggest hearts. Let them celebrate this Valentine's Day by sharing some of their favourite sweets with those they love.

n Footloose by Dean Pitchford and Tom Snow, an Exit 22 production at Capilano University to April 3. Box office: 604-990-7810.

The hot sun bakes my body as I sit looking out into the magical bay of La Ventana, Baja.