In the Community

It’s a good time for some dryland training. West Vancouver’s Aquatic Centre will be closed until Sept. 24, as the pool area undergoes annual maintenance.

The hills above Ambleside will soon be alive with the sound of music. If you have ever aspired to be a von Trapp family of singers, this is your cue.

North Shore soccer teams from Faly Academy sent four teams this summer to play in the Paris World Games in July. Youth on the U11, U13, U15 and U17 teams made sure to attend the games with a copy of the North Shore News in hand.

New program described as gentle entry to university

Milestones Park Royal recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of their renovation by throwing a fundraising party for the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue.

Museum docents Garry Johnston and Lene Burgmann discuss the North Vancouver Museum and Archive’s current Chief Dan George show. The museum is currently recruiting adults and seniors with enthusiasm for history to become docents.

Art teacher: Angela Tancon Favourite art: Drawing Favourite artist: Wendy Munroe (my grandma) Her teacher writes: Samantha has a keen sense of observation and enjoys using her creativity in her art.

Recent Argyle Secondary grad and incoming McGill University student Jessica Haight has just published her first children’s novel, Big Adventures Come in Small Packages , which follows the story of Cinnamon, a determined young guinea pig.