In the Community

Boundary elementary student Megan Humphrey, 8, prepares to make a Grouse Grind ascent in support of Grind for Kids, a fundraiser running annually from June to October in support of B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Georgia Lewis, 6, perches atop a giant pumpkin in Glenn and Andrea Dixon’s North Vancouver pumpkin patch. The massive gourd, estimated to weigh 1,000 pounds, will be entered in the annual Aldor Acres Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off this Saturday, Oct.

Norvan Saguiped, 17, Argyle secondary Art teacher: Murray Bulger Favourite art: Surrealism/dream art Favourite artist: Salvador Dali His teacher writes: Norvan expresses his personal experiences through strong symbolism and surreal designs.

Representatives of the West Vancouver Municipal Employees' Association recently awarded a number of $1,000 scholarships.

Galleries ARTEMIS GALLERY 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca B.C. MILLS MUSEUM AT LYNN HEADWATER PARK 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Rev. Stephen Muir and parishioner Mo Cechini are preparing to host the inaugural St. Agnes Anglican Church Gala on Oct. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the church hall, 530 E. 12th St., North Vancouver.

Yolande Martinello and Julie Papajohn of the Artists For Kids program invite the public to A Taste of Art, an open house event at the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.