In the Community

Turn up the volume and enjoy the dancing lights

Members of the North Shore Business Club present a cheque for $1,000 to the Chalet Lights Charity which in turn supports The Harvest Project, Shriners Care for Kids and the B.C. Epilepsy Society.

Maura Fitzpatrick from Children of the Street Society receives $2500 from Shirley Keeper of the North Shore Community Foundation to support delivery of school based prevention workshops for young people.

Celeste Whittaker and Maureen Bragg serve up tea and treats to David Ballantine and Tania Kazemi as they prepare for the 13th annual Traditional Tea at Mollie Nye House at 940 Lynn Valley Rd. on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. Tickets: $5.

While not a traditional door-to-door wassailing, the annual Shoreside Celebration brings families together in a free, Christmas get-together.

Mary-Sue Atkinson and Leanne Gilhuis sign cards to Canada's finance minister during an event at St. David's United Church in West Vancouver on Nov. 13.

11th Seymour District Scout Group members Lily Johnston, Jenna, Ryan and Rachel MacMillan, David Vennesland and Caden Johnston show off one of the Christmas trees they’re selling at Parkgate Village until Dec. 23 or all trees are sold out.

It’s not always easy cooking potatoes. Boiled, baked, scalloped, or fried, it takes some effort. Especially when they’re mixed with beets.