In the Community

Stamp Collection Fundraiser: Got any used stamps from Christmas cards or other envelopes? Bring them into the receptionist at the North Shore News, 126 East 15th Street, North Vancouver.

ALLY CAMPAGNOLO, 16, WINDSOR SECONDARY Art teacher: Matt Burnett Favourite art: drawing Favourite artist: Vincent van Gogh Her teacher writes: Ally is determined to be good at all art mediums and processes.

THANKS to a grant from the B.C. Rehab Foundation, a North Shore-based organization serving people with special needs will receive a $3,500 funding boost to make their facilities more accessible.

Zach Blakeman, Martin Snowball and Jack Trembath of the West Vancouver senior boys rugby team are excited about their Jan. 7 fundraiser. Bartlett Tree Service has donated a chipper for the teams Christmas tree chip-up.

THE Cause We Care Foundation has chosen North Shore Crisis Services Society's HOPE's Place as a recipient for a donation from its Emergency Fund.

Just let go

Rainforest Programs for Adults - Forest Pharmacy: Learn about forest plants and common weeds that heal Sunday, Feb. 4, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv.

Holiday Hi-Light Festival: Park & Tilford will have a display of more than 50,000 lights at the community gardens until Dec. 31 at 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.