In the Community

THE third annual Aviva Community Fund competition launched recently and $1 million is up for grabs. According to a written statement, the annual initiative, presented by Aviva Canada Inc.

Art teachers: Marnie Armstrong and Dianne Silverwood Favourite art: oil and pastels Favourite artist: Ross Penhall Her teachers write: Emmas enjoyment of art is evident from the smile on her face when she is creating a work of art.

Nourish Your Community: Too much fruit on your trees? If you have a hard time eating all of your fruit, don't let it go to waste. Donate it.

Are Your Family Roots in a Tangle? The genealogy librarian at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., will be on hand to help anyone frustrated by a tricky family tree Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-7400 or www. westvanlibrary.

Art teachers: Suzanne Brumec and Kelly Munro Favourite art: drawing and painting Favourite artist: Jackson Pollock His teachers write: Kelly is such an enthusiastic art student! Before he begins to work, he has a clear vision of what he wants to crea

WEDNESDAY Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver under the direction of Nicolas Krusek. There are opportunities for string players.

Rhylie Balkwill, 12, Montroyal elementary

THIS summer, the North Shore's passion for baseball was out in full force during the 2011 Little League National Championships. But North Vancouver dad Stephan Grisbrook, whose three sons play the sport, noticed that something was missing.