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Playday at Delbrook: A parent and tot facilitator-led social time Tuesdays, 10: 15 a.m.-12: 15 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.

t has been 25 years in the making, but apple lovers have a new variety to sink their teeth into. I The new apple variety, named Salish, was introduced at UBC's annual apple festival in early October.

A recent press release from the B.C. Association of Farmers' Markets notes that a study by Seattle University between 2003-2011 found organic fruits and vegetables in season are either cheaper or of equal value at a farmers' market. The B.C.

Habitat opens a ReStore on North Shore

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.

Comfort Keepers will host free support and information sessions for individuals caring for aging parents or family members with chronic illnesses the third Tuesday of every month, from 10: 30 a.m. to noon at 206-1801 Welch Ave., North Vancouver.

Seniors' Gathering - All About Chocolate: Charlie Sigvardsen from Charlie's Chocolate Factory will speak Tuesday, Nov. 13, 10-11: 30 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca or 604-998-3450.

Public asked to comment on wide-ranging plans

NIGHTTIME construction noise will continue on Marine Drive this November and possibly into December as Park Royal construction crews hustle to get the road ready for holiday shoppers.

Clara Cherry has always liked to cook. "My dear husband used to say, we never need to go out for dinner because I like your cooking better," says Cherry with a laugh.