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GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca. The Bakehouse: 2453 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.

Now that we've hit the two-week mark in December, it's time to break out those sweaters, dust off those decorations and get into the Christmas spirit.

When changes and improvements are made to a major component of our community, there are bound to be moments where local residents experience delays and, at times, inconveniences

'TIS the season to hit the slopes and the Canadian Ski Council is once again selling its annual SnowPass. The pass is available to kids in Grade 4 or Grade 5, or nine-or 10-year-olds (who were born in 2002 or 2003).

OVER the last decade, the desire to grow food at home and in community gardens has grown rapidly, pushed along by people of all ages who feel that our food supply is in jeopardy.

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North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine to 17 with at least two years experience of violin and an interest in Celtic music, are invited to play in a lively ensemble. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at Handsworth school, 1044 Edgewood Rd.

VCH survey aims to boost North Shore's vitality

UNIQUE GIFTS: Work by more than 40 local artisans, jewellers and craft artists are on sale Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. until Dec. 21 at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Late night shopping Fridays until 8 p.m.

A Dec. 9 North Shore News story quoted North Vancouver resident Hazen Colbert as being critical of the proposed Seylynn development. Colbert was actually speaking about the possible development at Lynn Valley Centre.