In the Community

Christmas Bureau Urgently Needs Sponsors: Over 100 low income families, including children and seniors who rely on the generosity of the community families at Christmas and throughout the year do not have sponsors this year.

Author Reading: The second instalment of North Vancouver City Library's local author series will take place Wednesday, Dec. 14, doors open at 6: 30 p.m. for refreshments and the program begins at 7 p.m. at 120 West 14th St.

Emily Wang (left), Ali Henderson, Yasamin Jamalian and Katie Ritchie rehearse a flamenco dance for the upcoming Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts' Winter Concert Saturday, Dec. 10 at Centennial Theatre. There is a matinee at 2 p.m.

Dog walker Lisa Brasso (left), Taz the Australian shepherd and dog walker Micki Ashurst encourage the pet-loving public to donate to the seventh annual Dog Handlers Christmas Pet Food and Supplies Drive.

VERA BULOWSKI, 9, MONTROYAL ELEMENTARY Art teacher: Catherine Saltzberg Favourite art: abstract art Favourite artist: Vincent Van Gogh Her teacher writes: Vera is developing a strong interest in art.

TWO North Vancouver residents were among five B.C. artists who were recently awarded Carter Wosk B.C. Creative Achievement Awards for Applied Art and Design.

DECEMBER 2011 DECEMBER 2 . Park & Tilford Garden Light-up Celebrate the start of the season with the annual light up of over 50,000 lights. Bring your whole family to our Celebration from 7-9 p.m.

A couple take in a test of the Christmas light display at Capilano Suspension Bridge. The lights are on for the holidays starting today until Jan. 1, 5-9 p.m.

SABRINA LALONDE, 14, KEITH LYNN SECONDARY Art teacher: Sara Place Favourite art: anime Favourite artists: Atsushi Õkuba and Hayao Miyazaki Her teacher writes: Sabrina is a truly gifted young artist.