In the Community

Sarah Newton (left), Olivia Poon, Katie Fournell as Tina, Becky Oben and Lena Dabrusin perform in Tina and Ted, An Environmentally Friendly Fairy Tale. The puppet show, presented by North Shore Theatre For Children, runs Feb.

Masi Niro, 9, Sherwood Park elementary Art teacher: Susannah Howick Favourite art: pastels Favourite artist: Thomas Moran Her teacher writes: Masi is a naturally talented artist. She works very hard and loves to learn about different techniques.

Looking at children enjoying sports on the North Shore's playing fields, it's easy to forget that it takes hours of hard work by dedicated volunteers to make it all happen.

Building on a Legacy of Excellence

REPRESENTATIVES of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation Leadership Grants Program recently handed out 50 grants to charities across Canada and one North Shore organization was among the recipients.

Local Author Series: Young adult author KC Dyer will read from Facing Fire Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. A question and answer period will follow the reading. Free. Info: www.nvcl.

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.

Kitten and Cat Adoptions: The Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association will hold an adoption event Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at PetSmart, 1325 Main St., North Van. To start the adoption process in advance of this event, apply online at www.