In the Community

At the Reading Link's Grand Challenge last month, The Fantastic Four, a homeschool team comprised of Sasha Mazzarella, Mairead Wong-Moon, Emi Tong and Kate Robertson won first place and the coveted trophy at the event.

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.

Young artist: Ella Woodfield, 13, Vancouver Waldorf School Art teacher: Phil Fertey Favourite art: Surrealism Favourite artist: Salvador Dali Her teacher writes: Ella is a very strong visual artist whose work is imbued with a unique sense of aestheti

Argyle French Immersion students Georgia Swant and Rachel Johnson savour the end of the school year at a breakfast celebration for the program's 35 graduating students.

Michaela Ljuljovic,18, Saint Thomas Aquinas Secondary Art teacher: Judith A. Frigon Favourite art: Drawing Favourite artist: Banksy Her teacher writes: Michaela is creative and imaginative, always producing amazing works of art.

Sophie Konrad,15, Carson Graham Secondary Art teacher : Meghan Parker Favourite art : Sketches and process work Favourite artist: Pablo Picasso Her teacher writes: Sophie’s artwork is full of whimsy and wonder.

Grab some tackle, cast a line and show dad you care this weekend during the Family Fishing Society ’s annual Family Fishing Weekend on Sunday.

Remember when the Grouse Grind opened last month only to close a few weeks later for seasonal repairs and maintenance? Well, the popular trail is anticipated to reopen again on Thursday, June 21.