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WEDNESDAY Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 155: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. Info: David, 604-9221035.

"Assessment of all aspects of a child's life within three months after he or she begins school is essential to understanding that child's capacity to learn.

"A good man is good for all of man, and man, is a good man important." So begins Man Up!, a gritty play that takes its audience on the dark and difficult journeys of young men who have been all but forgotten by society.

TRANSLINK is looking for public comments on plans to change several bus routes on the North Shore. The changes are being considered as part of the transportation authority's desire to make its service more efficient.

Nature and Water Photo Contest: The Nature Trust of B.C. invites amateur photographers who are residents of B.C. to enter its 2012 photo contest until Dec. 7. Photos of nature in B.C.

SUPPORTERS, critics and everyone in between will have a rare second chance to bend City of North Vancouver council's collective ear on Onni Group's proposed development for the Lonsdale Safeway site.

Realtors Care Blanket Drive: Lower Mainland real estate agents will collect gently used blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothing, jackets, new socks and underwear until Dec. 3. Drop-off locations can be found at blanketdrive.ca.

THE B.C. Office of the Ombudsperson has refused to consider a complaint lodged by City of North Vancouver Coun. Pam Bookham last week relating to a public hearing for a controversial tower development in Central Lonsdale.

North Van man loses $100K, 3-year fight

NEWS outlets are abuzz with the "inappropriate" relationship between Florida socialite Jill Kelley and U.S. General John Allen