In the Community

NORTH Vancouver's Margaret Benson has been named the Coast Mental Health 2012 Courage To Come Back Award recipient in the medical category.

Capt. Jason de Roy on behalf of all three North Shore municipalities invites interested firefighting candidates to a fire services recruitment information session and open house on Saturday, April 28. The session runs 1-3 p.m.

Art teachers: Todd Clark and Ieke Giesey Favourite art: drawing Favourite artist: Pablo Picasso Her teacher writes: Pardis is inspired by portraiture. She enjoys sketching facial features in full detail.

RIDGEWAY elementary is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, and everyone who has been a part of the school's history is invited to join in.

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 Tsleil-Waututh Nation Child and Family Development Centre has received national recognition for its innovation related to early childhood education.

Double Take: Presentation House Gallery will hold a photography contest designed to inspire and encourage youth. Students are requested to choose an older image and show how the same place, person, object or building has changed over time.