In the Community

TAJLIYA JAMAL, 15, SENTINEL SECONDARY Art teacher: Barbara Sunday Favourite art: surrealism and concept art Favourite artists: Xia, Camilla D'Errico Her teacher writes: Tajliya is truly gifted in visual art.

THE FOLLOWING is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.

St. Martin's Church Choir: Choristers of all ages and abilities are invited to sing with St. Martin's Church choir, a traditional Anglican church located at St. George's Avenue and Windsor Street, North Vancouver. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings.

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. Info: Diana, 604-922-3414. Art in the Park: Free outdoor art classes every Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. until Aug. 26 at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver.

Watershed Tours: See where your water comes from with guided bus and walking tours until Sept. 16 at the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve or the Capilano Watershed. Registration required: 604-432-6430 or toursreg@metrovancouver. org. Schedule: www.

Samantha Webb, 12, Gleneagles elementary

Playground Open House: The District of West Vancouver is asking for the community's help in designing a new playground for John Lawson Park. Open houses will take place Aug. 22 and 25, 10 a.m. tonoon in the park at the foot of 17th Street. Info: www.