In the Community

Dog walker Lisa Brasso (left), Taz the Australian shepherd and dog walker Micki Ashurst encourage the pet-loving public to donate to the seventh annual Dog Handlers Christmas Pet Food and Supplies Drive.

VERA BULOWSKI, 9, MONTROYAL ELEMENTARY Art teacher: Catherine Saltzberg Favourite art: abstract art Favourite artist: Vincent Van Gogh Her teacher writes: Vera is developing a strong interest in art.

TWO North Vancouver residents were among five B.C. artists who were recently awarded Carter Wosk B.C. Creative Achievement Awards for Applied Art and Design.

DECEMBER 2011 DECEMBER 2 . Park & Tilford Garden Light-up Celebrate the start of the season with the annual light up of over 50,000 lights. Bring your whole family to our Celebration from 7-9 p.m.

A couple take in a test of the Christmas light display at Capilano Suspension Bridge. The lights are on for the holidays starting today until Jan. 1, 5-9 p.m.

SABRINA LALONDE, 14, KEITH LYNN SECONDARY Art teacher: Sara Place Favourite art: anime Favourite artists: Atsushi Õkuba and Hayao Miyazaki Her teacher writes: Sabrina is a truly gifted young artist.

Ross Road elementary students Ryan Harris (left), Nicola Birrell and Brendan Harris show off an array of sock snowmen created as a class project for the school's annual Christmas Fair. The event takes place Friday, Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m.

Christmas Countdown - Holiday Entertaining Made Easy: Learn tips, tricks and tools from the experts at Beachside Forno and Liberty Wines Tuesday, Nov. 29, 6: 30 p.m. at Beachside Forno restaurant, 1362 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Circle Dance: Participate in traditional and contemporary folk dances to music from many cultures Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. No experience necessary. Info: 604-986-3395.