In the Community

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.

CrossTalk - Religion and Politics: MLA Ralph Sultan will speak on the challenge of faith in the public life Wednesday, March 21, 7 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave.

North Vancouver Spring Home Expo will take place until March 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Karen Magnussen Community Centre, 2300 Kirkstone Rd.

PHYLLIS McNeil and Audrey Brown will be pouring tea for St. Andrews United Centennial Heritage Fashion Show and Tea on Saturday, March 24 at 1 p.m.

"YOU can hear the hum," says Madelyne MacKenzie. She's talking about the conversation at the fellowship lunch, held on the last Wednesday of every month at West Vancouver United Church.

- A Journey Through Time, organized by the West Vancouver Historical Society, March 21-April 28, at the West Vancouver Museum. Opening reception, Tuesday, March 20, 7-9 p.m. Info: westvancouvermuseum.ca. IT'S A TELLING PHOTOGRAPH.

THE student leadership council of North Vancouver's Sutherland secondary was one of three B.C. school groups recognized by the B.C. Council for International Cooperation as leaders in civic and global engagement.

Kenza Addouche jumps the flames in anticipation of Norouz, the Iranian New Year at Ambleside Tuesday.

CHLOE BREBNER, 11, HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY Art teacher: Cheryl Ham Favourite art: sketching Favourite artist: Andy Warhol Her teacher writes: Chloe loves to express herself through drawing and painting.