In the Community

North Vancouver "Champ" Zakary Sharp, 10, rode on The War Amps playsafe/drivesafe float in Penticton's recent Peach Festival parade promoting a message to kids to "spot the danger before you play.

Glass Tiger lead singer Alan Frew (at right) brought ’80s fever to Ambleside Park Sunday evening, singing classics such as “Someday” and “Don’t Forget Me When I’m Gone,” as part of the first-ever Rock Ambleside Park music festival from Aug. 18-20.

Liz McLean, truffles the Pads dog, Sue Corcoran and Alana Vereczkey go back to school to prepare for the 40th reunion of Argyle Secondary grads. The reunion is scheduled to take place Sept. 30 at the Holiday Inn North Vancouver.

Tina Turner tribute artist Luisa Marshall entertains at Lonsdale Quay, as part of the SummerFest concert series Aug. 19. photo Paul McGrath, North Shore News

Tetsuzo Hirai tickles the ivories at Lonsdale Quay on one of the community pianos placed across North Vancouver in six public spaces including John Braithwaite Community Centre, North Vancouver City Hall, Lynn Valley Village, Lions Gate Hospital, HOp

Art teacher: Matthew Burnett, Windsor Secondary Favourite art: Anime/cartoons Favourite artist: Yana Toboso Her teacher writes: Ocian is an intrinsically motivated art student.

Anyone can join the Impromptu community rock choir this Thursday at Lonsdale Quay

At first glance it might look like your everyday book club.

Lisa Dooling from Neptune Bulk Terminals presents a cheque for $10,000 to Murray Mollard from North Shore Community Resources Society.

Pizza Hut restaurants throughout B.C. raised $87,167 for the 2017 JDRF Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes with North Vancouver contributing $4,203.