In the Community

H. Riley, 6, Cleveland elementary Art teacher: Monica Medilek Favourite art: Painting and drawing Favourite artist: Bobbie Burgers Her teacher writes: This student enjoys arts and crafts. She likes to put a lot of detail into her artwork.

Angus Lee and Kenny Wu man the YAHU booth at the third annual Hey (helping every youth) Day at Park Royal Shopping Centre March 9. Instigated by MP John Weston, the event exposes youth to the culture of volunteering.

OKSANA Szulhan puts the finishing touch on a decorated egg. She will be teaching enthusiasts the basics of Ukrainian Easter egg decoration, or pysanka, at a workshop for those aged 10 and up on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

BOSTON'S Northeastern University recently recognized two North Shore students for distinguishing themselves academically.

Art teachers: Kate Lechleiter and Barb Scobie Favourite art: watercolour painting Favourite artist: Henri Matisse Her teacher writes: Isabella loves to take her time to create beautiful works of art.

Art teacher: Denise Esterer Favourite art: 3-D drawings in pencil or pen Her teacher writes: Pieter creates detailed 3-D drawings that express movement. The images are like a frozen moment when something extraordinary is occurring.

BALLET BC apprentice Scott Fowler will perform as a guest soloist with Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie in their upcoming performances of AllOneWord: The See Series.

SUNDAY North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.