In the Community

Art teacher: Nancy Dale Favourite art: animation Favourite artist: Pablo Picasso Her teacher writes: Sophie is a very thoughtful artist.

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WEST Vancouver native Shannen O'Brian, the founder of Vancouverbased social enterprise Karma Exchange, recently received an email on behalf of Sir Richard Branson.

My Favourite Things Photo Contest: North Vancouver Museum and Archives will hold a social media "show and tell" until May 15 in conjunction with their latest exhibit "Made in B.C. - Homegrown Design.

LESS than 10 months after launching a fundraising campaign, the backers of Lions Gate Hospital's new psychiatric facility have met their $25-million target. The plan now, they say, is to keep on going.

Matthew Asari, 11, inspects his motorized elevator built during Capilano University's March Break camp, Lego Robotics Intermediate: Motorized Machines. The camp gave participants a variety of interactive learning options.

GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.

Wednesday The Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 305: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver under the direction of Nicolas Krusek. There are opportunities for string players.

THE B.C. Association of Optometrists has elected its new executive, which includes newly appointed secretary-treasurer, Dr. Pavan Avinashi, who practises in North and West Vancouver.