In the Community

A North Vancouver woman's future in music is looking bright after receiving a high honour from The Juilliard School in New York City.

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Art teacher: Grace Love Favourite art: landscapes and nature Favourite artist: Vincent van Gogh Her teacher writes: Maya is a wonderful artist. Her pictures are full of details and vivid colours, allowing the viewer to see a full story.

Members of the North Shore Ultimate League lost some sleep but gained some donations for charity during a nationwide ultimate Frisbee game earlier this summer.

byoV (bring your own voice) Community Choir is now accepting registrations for the 2013/2014 year. The year is divided into three terms that cost $40 each, with rehearsals on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3:15-5:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. Info: David, 604-922-1035.

Madeline King takes to the stage in John Lawson Park Saturday as local youth bands got a chance to showcase themselves as part of West Vancouver's Harmony Arts Festival. The arts festival runs to Aug. 11. Go to harmonyarts.ca for details.

Patricia Banning-Lover (with shovel), co-founder of the Wild Bird Trust, MLA Jane Thornthwaite (to her left), Mayor Richard Walton (behind her) and WBT board members and supporters officially broke ground July 31 on the long-hoped-for Nature House at