In the Community

EMILY MILES, 12, BOUNDARY ELEMENTARY Art teacher: Laura Hall Favourite art: Still life Favourite artist: Ted Harrison Her teacher writes: Emily is a conscientious student who finds much enjoyment in artistic expression.

ESL (English as a second language) Book Club: Improve your reading and conversation skills by reading and discussing the novels Picture This and New Year's Eve Tuesdays until Feb. 28, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m.

Woodland Walk: The community is invited to a cleanup day to help Ross Road elementary's Environment Club to create a woodland walk and outdoor classroom Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 2875 Bushnell Pl., North Vancouver.

ESL (English as a second language) Book Club: Improve your reading and conversation skills by reading and discussing the novels Picture This and New Year's Eve Tuesdays until Feb. 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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.

ESL (English as a second language) Book Club: Improve your reading and conversation skills by reading and discussing the novels Picture This and New Year's Eve Tuesdays until Feb. 28, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m.

WEST Vancouver is accepting applications for community grants until Jan. 31.

Maya Bennett shows her Bill Reid-inspired banner design for Artists for Kids.