Koalas Are Endangered; A Flood of Invasive Species

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What's Happening: This is what's going on this week

Wine Tasting Party -- 7 p.m. Friday, Michael's Restaurant, 415 Broadway, Highland. Wine, fun and games, hors'doeuvres (at 6:30 p.m.), auction, music, attendance prizes, silent auction. Tickets $25. Hosted by Oldies But Goodies Relay for Life Team. Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society.

Green Thumb: Texture, leaves add interest even after blooms leave bold shrubs

Most gardeners delight in the color and fragrance of blooms on their flowering shrubs, even if that pleasure is short-lived.