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The holiday season is a time for families and friends to get together, but it can also mean a greater risk for fire.

Woman with Alzheimer's walks out of LV care home

Now Christmas is come North Shore Folk & Blues presents a musical celebration of seasonal songs and history Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. at Anne MacDonald Hall, 333 Chesterfield Ave. $10. 604-986-3078 Lynn Valley Christmas Saturday, Dec. 21, noon-8 p.m.

The Mingle of the Jingles North Shore Connexions Society will hold a holiday variety show and silent auction to support and celebrate community inclusion on Thursday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. $15.

Judge orders repayment of $70K loan for stock trades

e-readers and tablets Find out more about the types of tablets and devices that are coming out this holiday season Thursday, Dec. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required.

Capilano U instructor will attend funeral in S. Africa

Holiday Open Houses The North Vancouver District public library branches will host free holiday open houses with refreshments and a festive atmosphere. Schedule: Dec. 11, 2-4 p.m., Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd. and Dec. 12, 2-4 p.m.

In our Friday, Dec. 6 issue we incorrectly identified the special guests at the Dec. 11 Celestial Sounds concert at Highlands United Church as the Canadian Brass. The actual guests are the Capilano Brass.

Like a convict on parole or a limbo contest entrant, the key to a good centrepiece is in keeping a low profile.